Thor Talks Purple: a Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Thor reacts to the introductory press conference of new Vikings GM Nolan Teasley and highlights some key info and answers that we learned during the presser. Who will have final say of the 53-man roster? The triangle of authority may have shrunk to a dynamic duo. What will Teasley do about bringing in his own people, and will he be involved in the team's QB battle? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at...

Judd joins Thor to share some modest proposals a day before Nolan Teasley is formally introduced as the new Vikings GM and both guys have ideas for the team ahead of that press conference. Teasley needs to be the only decision that matters on the roster final sayings, and the Wilfs should let their new GM blow out and revamp the scouting and drafting department of the franchise. Plus press confere...

Thor reacts to the Vikings hiring Nolan Teasley as their new general manager and shares what he's heard and knows about the new GM. Teasley's history in the NFL, his career in Seattle, how he approaches drafting and much more! 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 .

Thor touches on some of the Vikings participating in a celebrity softball game, and website banging the drum for one side of the QB competition, and then dives into the first mock draft for the 2027 NFL Draft. Who areb the top names that would make sense for Minnesota and could we see the team go heavy on the offensive side with early selections next year? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor answering listener questions about the ongoing QB battle, the Vikings' GM search, if he thinks the Vikings should've gone elsewhere with their first roundpick last month, and much more on the latest TTP! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Thor finishes his last from last week and evaluates the three positions that the Vikings will need to address as a top priority in the 2027 NFL Draft and shares a few of the top names already being discussed at those groups. Plus the Vikings' QB competition is officially underway as both Murray and McCarthy took the field in Eagan. Plus more on the latest Thor Talks Purple! See Privacy Policy at h...

Judd joins Thor to dive deep into the candidates for the Vikings' GM position and the two discuss who they think fits the best for the job, who they would choose, and who they ultimately think will actually get the hire. Plus other thoughts on why some may have red flags around them, and other notes and tidbits! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding listener questions regarding a world where the Vikigs had traded down in the first round, the usage of linebacker Jake Golday, who the lead coaching candidate would be upon a KOC firing, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...

Thor counts down his top eleven position groups where the Vikings will need to start their work on to add reinforcements in the 2027 Draft. Plus reports that the Vikings are done with he exploratory process of their new GM search. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd joins Thor to share some modest proposals which include the Vikings putting a shot clock on Harrison Smith's decision on if he's returning in 2026 or not, and to be serious about having a legitimate QB competition in camp. Plus 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 dives into his 2026 NFL draft process rankings and takes all aspects into account and shows where they Vikings land in comparison to every other team. What were the biggest hits to their rank, and what helped them rise up? How much could things shift retroactively if the team is right about their Caleb Banks selection in the first round? Plus more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Thor opens the mailbag for an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP and fields questions about 1st round selection Caleb Banks, what the draft would've looked like under Kwesi Adofo-Mensah or Ryan Grigson, the talents of some UDFAs, 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 .

Grant Cohn of 49ers on SI joins Thor to share in expert knowledge on newly signed wide receiver Jauan Jennings! What talents is Jennings bringing to Minnesota? What sort of usage can fans expect? How will he integrate into Kevin O'Connell's offense? Plus much more on the latest Thor Talks Purple! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

Thor fields questions from listeners regarding the GM search for Minnesota being officially underway, his ideal WR3, Vikings rookies he's most excited about and much more on the latest Ask Thor Anything edition of 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 leads the show with thoughts on a column from over the weekend of the Wilfs potentially selling the Vikings soon which was very quickly countered with reports of them having no intention of doing so. Then he dives into his UDFA class ranking for the Vikings and explains where they fell amongst the rest of the league and what factored into they landing where they did! See Privacy Policy at htt...

Thor opens up the mailbag on 'Ask Thor Anything' Thursday and fields questions about how impactful the draft selections will be in 2026, if any of them or UDFAs can beat out guys on the 53-man roster for a job, and more regarding the fallout of the NFL draft among other topics! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Thor goes one by one down the Vikings' list of UDFA signings and dives into each player profile highlighting what made the Vikings want their signature. Who has the best chances of making the 53-man roster? Could any signings surprise as a diamond in the rough? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd joins Thor to walk through each draft selection of the Vikings after having time to analyze each pick and discuss where the Vikings made picks that they needed to and others where the selection may have been questionable. How could they have selected better to cover more areas of need? Plus thoughts on each prospect! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

Thor goes pick by pick from what the Vikings did over the past weekend and shares his thoughts on each move made by Minnesota and what his take on each player is. What were the more savvy moves? How many guys did they pull up the board? Plus more on 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 discusses some of his top targets for the Vikings on Day 2 of the draft and mocks rounds two and three to display how Minnesota needs to identify sure fire prospects. Plus 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 unveils his brand new Vikings catered draft board with tiered prospects that make the most sense for Minnesota ahead of Day 1 of the NFL Draft. What will the Vikings do in round 1? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

CBS Sports' Mike Renner joins Thor to run through each of their best drat sleeper fits for the Vikings that the team could snag with a Day 3 pick! Sharing reasons why they are worthy of the Vikings time and how they could thrive in Minnesota! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Judd joins Thor to chat about Rob Brzezinski's press conference yesterday in which he spoke ahead of the NFL Draft and the two work together to analyze his comments and what they mean for the Viking slater this week. Plus the final round of Judd's Deep Deep Draft Sleepers at the cornerback and safety positions! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...

Thor shares his thoughts on reports of the Eagles maintaining interest in Jonathan Greenard and how the Vikings may approach the idea of trading him as we near the draft. Plus a dive into some players who popped on Thor's specific Viking ranking, and a 7-round mock draft! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...

Thor goes through a list of top-30 visits the Vikings have had in the defensive side of the ball and shares his thoughts on the players and how they measure up on his Thor 500 board compared to the overall consensus ranks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .