Thor Talks Purple: a Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Thor looks at the PFF annual QB report that dives into each NFL quarterback's previous year and discusses the more situational driven statistics and explains what they mean. Plus some leftover mailbag questions from Thursday's show and then another crack at the 17-0 and Build-A-Player games! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with questions from listeners about adding another running back, the important stats to look at when evaluating QBs, college prospect rankings, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

After publishing his Mock Draft 1.0 on Substack, Thor runs through the top options that would be available for the Vikings to take in the first round of the 2027 NFL Draft. Who did he originally mock to Minnesota? Who will fit into the back of round 1 where the Vikings will be able to pick from? How much will the Vikings benefit from teams going QB heavy with the top picks of the draft? See Privac...

Judd joins Thor for a Modest Proposal Tuesday with ideas for the Vikings to increase their depth at running back and to be aggressive later this summer when turning over the bottom portion of the roster. Plus a discussion about ESPN's recent rankings of NFL rosters with the Vikings landing outside the top twenty teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Thor goes through each Vikings position group and predicts who gets kept and who gets cut for the team's 53-man roster. Will anyone be a surprise cut? Do any potential free agent signings need to be factored in? Plus a three round mock of the 2027 NFL Draft! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with Thor answering listener questions regarding getting more draft equity in 2027, if we'll see Nolan Teasley snuff out leaks inside the front office, possible trade ideas for the Vikings, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor takes a peek at the Vikings draft holdings in the 2027 draft and predicts where compensatory picks could come into play, showing where Minnesota stands in equity amongst the rest of the league. Plus a 3-round mock of the 2027 draft! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a 'Modest Proposals' Tuesday on Thor Talks Purple with Judd Zulgad joining the show! An idea for the Vikings to work in Jake Golday to the Andrew Van Ginkel role before catastrophe strikes, and a dive into the latest Vikings news with Kevin O'Connell mentioned in the body cam footage released of Diana Russini's traffic stop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Thor reacts to the news of Ryan Grigson parting ways with the Vikings to take a role with the Cleveland Browns, sharing his thoughts on his time in Minnesota, then discusses the hiring of Andrew Healy and what he brings to the organization. Plus leftover mailbag questions and trying to build the perfect QB! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Thor answers listener questions regarding a potential bounce back year for Justin Jefferson, the new front office's path to buikding through the NFL draft, the QB room and the looming QB1 decision, his favorite football helmets, and more on the latest Thor Talks Purple! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor reacts to the news and shares his thoughts on the NFL announcing they won't hold a supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby and what the next possible steps there are to take for Sorsby and his camp. Reaction to the NCAA's new 5-for-5 eligibility ruling and what this could mean for the landscape of college football. A new 'Who's Thor Watching?' with LSU TE Trey'Dez Green being the focus, and mor...

Judd joins Thor to share modest proposals about wanting to see Johnny Hekker throw the ball more, Demond Claiborne needing to get worked into a regular role on game days, and conversations about special teams, the defensive line, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor shares his thoughts on the weekend reports that the Green Bay Packers will miss Micah Parsons for the first portion of the season, including the Week 1 matchup against the Vikings and how that could change the landscape of the NFC North. Plus insight on two signings the Vikings made last week. Then a three round mock draft! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Thor answers some of the leftover mailbag questions from Thursday's episode about the new GM's QB preference, a trade idea involving Justin Jefferson, and more! Plus trying to draft a perfect team on the 17-0 game! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with Thor fielding questions from listeners about the QB battle and it's ramifications on relationships with each QB, the asset management of Kevin O'Connell, his dark horse picks for NFL rookie of the year, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor hit the film room last night and breaks down the strengths and weaknesses he uncovered in Brendan Sorsby's game ahead of the NFL supplemental draft, should Minnesota make a legitimate bid? What does he excel in and where does he need improvement? Would he be a good fit with the Vikings? Plus a look at the four new front office additions Nolan Teasley has made for the Vikings! See Privacy Poli...

Thor runs through his thinking on whether or not the Vikings should make a bid for Brendan Sorsby in the supplemental draft and what the price would be if they do. Judd joins and weighs in with his thoughts on the matter and discusses if that would impact his feelings on Nolan Teasley. Plus an idea to get Josh Metellus back to his bread and butter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Thor discusses the possible fallout of the QB decision and how KOC will handle whoever is named QB2, then a news segment 'Who's Thor Watching?' with a highlight on a Louisville edge rusher. Plus a mock exercise with the Vikings trading up to pick 4! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor is joined by Scott Fish and Steve Jackson on the Friday episode of Thor Talks Purple. Scott Fish discusses the upcoming Scott Fish Bowl happening this weekend in Minneapolis, find more information at scottfishbowl.com . Steve Jackson joins the program to share the World Cup equivalent of the Vikings and each opponent they face in the 2026 season. Check out Steve's full article relating to CFB...

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions from the audience about KOC's handling of the QB situation, if there had been an alternative route that would have been better for the team, Jake Golday's role in the defense, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor shares his thoughts after the first day of Vikings mandatory minicamp and results from the day. JJ McCarthy seemed to thrive with Kyler Murray sharing a quote on what's been the toughest part about adjusting to the Vikings offense so far. Plus a spin from Monday's show in which Thor examines what a situation could look like with Kyler Murray be the QB traded to a desperate team and how it imp...

It's a 'Modest Proposal Tuesday' with Thor and Judd offering up proposals to the Vikings to add some depth at edge rusher, use the cap space you have, and more! Plus some of the mandatory minicamp storylines to watch for as Judd prepares for three straight days of camp notes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...

With all the smoke swirling around a potential JJ McCarthy trade Thor examines what the value could be in return for the Vikings to be used in the 2027 NFL Draft. Is there a QB Minnesota should keep tabs on? How many needs could be addressed? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor reacts and shares his thoughts on recent reports of the Vikings QB competition nearing its end, what that means for the future, and discusses the Vikings' wide receiver room! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's an Ask Thor Anything edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding questions from the audience about new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley's openness to drafting a QB in the 2027 NFL Draft, how he could overhaul the Vikings scouting department, and how he'll run the front office. Plus more on college prospects, potential draft strategies, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...