Purple Mafia -Minnesota Vikings Podcast-

The Minnesota Vikings defense has been scaring us all season, yet so many times, they've pulled through with the big stop at the end, be it an INT, or simply a stop to end the game. Sure, the "Dona-SHELL" defense looked pretty good until the last few minutes of the second quarter, but that's when the bleep hit the fan... Luckily, the Vikings emerged victorious for the 10th time this season! facebo...

For the first time in a least 20 years, it's safe to say that a Minnesota Vikings head coach, out dueled Bill Belichick! The Patriots, despite playing very well for over three quarters, and looked like they might win this game, were undisiplined way too often in this game, which cost them dearly. facebook.com/purplemafiashow @purplemafiashow @paladinolive paladinolive@yahoo.com @PigskinPodNet @dra...

Reality set in early and often Sunday afternoon, starting with the strip sack of Kirk Cousins, and it felt like the Vikings never recovered. The Dallas Cowboys don't wear pinstripes, but they sure seem like the do versus the Vikings of late, shades of the Yankees dominance over the Minnesota Twins. facebook.com/purplemafiashow @purplemafiashow @paladinolive paladinolive@yahoo.com @PigskinPodNet @d...

There is something different about this Vikings team compared to so many others. They literally just win games, whether pretty, ugly, scary, or an epic battle of "Can you top this?". It's becoming more of we hope it never ends, and this team ultimately reaches immortality when the time comes in February. We certainly hope so, and we shall soon find out, but we know for sure that this team is for r...

The Minnesota Vikings just keep finding ways to win, in games they would not have won last year, or frankly, not in the last few years at the very least. Kirk Cousins returned to Washington for the first time, and was heckled with fans trolling Kirk's famous "You like that?!" line at him, as the Commanders were beating the Vikings by ten. Thankfully, Kirk and Co. got the last "You like that?!" in...

The bottom line is that this Minnesota Vikings team is winning games they would not have last season. This team is not finding ways to lose, they are finding ways to win, no matter how ugly or how graceful. Za'Darius Smith continues to bring an incredible pass rush to this team, and Dalvin Cook finally eclipses 100 yards rushing Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto...

The Minnesota Vikings survived another ugly game, as the Miami Dolphins shot themselves in the foot, time and again. The Vikings showed up when needed, and got another clutch victory, and somehow are now 5-1! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/purplemafiashow @p...

In a game that initially looked like the Vikings first blow out win of the year, the momentum changed oh so much, to a point it appeared the Vikings might lose, or at the very least, have to take their chances in overtime. As the Bears were cutting through the Vikings defense once again, Cam Dantzler suddenly came up with the ball, stripping Ihmir Smith Marsette to finally put the Bears out for go...

The Minnesota Vikings have found a way to win ugly games like this, and that's a heck of a lot better than losing these kind of games the past few years. At 3-1, this team has a chance to be the most successful in Kirk Cousins career, after that, what could happen next? Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for C...

The Vikings came back from down 14 points, and then 10 points later on in a game that looked as if it wasn't going to go their way down the stretch. When finally in striking distance, the return of KJ Cluch happened, with two huge plays, the second resulting in the game winner! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign...

The Minnesota Vikings had another east coast meltdown and once again on Monday night for Kirk Cousins who drops to an abysmal 2-11 in such games. It wasn't just Kirk though, most of the team on both sides of the ball was dominated, including the coaching staff in this one. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up fo...

The Minnesota Vikings were able to stymie and contain Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers in Kevin O'Connell's debut as Vikings head coach. Ed Donatell's (aka Donatello) defense looks like something fun and special going forward, along with the whole vibe, and more creative offense! Makes you think about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! (Retro only of course) Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use...

The Minnesota Vikings and NFL Season is upon us! With a new regime, some legitimate changes have taken place, even if it involves backups and failed draft picks, it's good to start somewhere. We talk about who is remaining on the 53 man roster, along with predictions as to how this season will pan out here and league wide! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com A...

Here we are to get caught up after being away a good three months, with preseason football upon us. Please forgive the poor audio for the first 19 minutes of the show, I had the wrong microphone setting, so I deeply apologize. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/...

We review this bizarre draft, to say the least. The good news is, the Minnesota Vikings secondary should be significantly better. The offensive line is a step or two closer to being complete as well. The fear is, have we allowed two receivers to torture us for the next ten years in our own division? Time will tell. As always, we get to all of your comments on social media! Vig It App Referral: Pal...

The NFL Draft is almost upon us, and we all know, this is where championship teams are made. Will the Vikings go cornerback? Will they surprise us with a wide receiver or something else? We also get caught up with free agency and get to your comments on twitter and facebook! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up...

NFL Free Agency is upon us, and as per usual, the salary cap situation takes center stage. The most frustrating part of this is the feeling that we're running everything back again, which really doesn't feel right when a team changes leadership. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get...

The annual granddaddy of them all is here! We put a bow on the 2021 Minnesota Vikings season and go over all of the drama that ultimately lead to regime change. We then talk about the future with free agency and a little hint of draft talk. We then get to fan interaction, which ends with the awards of the year, along with two new Purple Mafia Hall of Fame inductees! Vig It App Referral: Paladinoli...

In this episode, we discuss a lot of what new Vikings Head Coach Kevin O'Connell had to say in his introductory press conference. We then dive into what reports are saying as to what Kirk Cousins and his camp are seeking going forward. As usual, we hear from you in fan interaction! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to s...

We review Super Bowl LVI, and talk about all the ups and downs of the game. Before all of that we get into the new hires for Kevin O'Connell's coaching staff moving forward, as we await the official announcement of the new head coach. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! faceb...

Sorry for the delay, as other commitments got in the way, but when has this show been about breaking news? Kevin O'Connell will be the next Minnesota Vikings head coach. Despite the frustration of the Minnesota brass not hiring Jim Harbaugh, we have the young offensive mind that most of us were hoping for, now hopefully we find out that O'Connell is the right choice! Vig It App Referral: Paladinol...

The Minnesota Vikings have a new General Manager in Kwesi Adofo Mensah. The hope now is that he is how he appears to be, an intelligent, thoughtful, humble and excellent leader for this franchise going forward. Your host reviews another epic weekend, and previews Superbowl 56 in what could be something truly special indeed. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com...

The Minnesota Vikings are down to two finalists to become the new General Manager, along with some interesting head coaching candidates coming to the surface. It was a weekend of emotion, frustration, joy and anger, but it certainly didn't lack excitement, particularly Sunday. Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign u...

More information emerged about the goings on with Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman the past few years, it just wasn't good. We review the Wild Card weekend, and preview the Divisional Round! Vig It App Referral: Paladinolive Use my referral link for the Crypto.com App: https://crypto.com/app/mt4ysj25P7 to sign up for Crypto.com and we both get $25! facebook.com/purplemafiashow @purplemafiashow paladi...

Forgive the strangeness of this show, but with so much going on, including the firing of both GM Rich Spielman and Mike Zimmer, it had to be produced in this fashion. The Minnesota Vikings refused to lose on Sunday, staying as close to .500 as possible, which sums up the direction of this franchise, it's leadership and it's quarterback the last four years, change was and is needed on all levels. V...