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Judd Zulgad joins Thor Nystrom for a 'Modest Proposal' edition of TTP with asks of the Vikings to stay open minded to adding to the running back room and a more desperate plea to add at he edge position before Week 1. What's the level of comfort at the center position right now, and a look at the new Rivalry edition jerseys!

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Thor Nystrom reacts to the Vikings' second preseason game in which the team was kept out of the end zone. He shares his thoughts and notes on the QB showings of JJ McCarthy and Carson Wentz, the ongoing RB3 battle, and which receivers emerged with notable days. Plus talks about the mad man tendencies we're already seeing from Brian Flores on defense, and more!

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Thor and Mackey live stream the first half of Minnesota Vikings - Baltimore Ravens preseason game! The boys provide thoughts on JJ McCarthy's first half, a dominant performance by Dominique Orange and the Vikings defense, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom talks about the big joint practices the Vikings have seen from Dallas Turner and whether or not a huge season could be incoming. The linebacker room for Minnesota is looking as strong as ever, the safety room takes another hit with injuries, Thor shares a couple diamonds in the rough, and previews Saturday's preseason game!

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It's an Ask Thor Anything edition of TTP with Thor Nystrom fielding questions from listeners about the Vikings wide receivers, the impact of some rookies on the squad, controversy currently happening in college football, and much more!

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Thor Nystrom catches up on the latest Vikings transactions after signing Joshua Gray today ahead of joint practices, then runs through some options he thinks the Vikings may want to keep tabs on if the snapping issues at camp persist, then a 3-round mock draft!

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Judd Zulgad joins Thor Nystrom to revisit their original 53-man roster projections for the Vikings and go head to head, comparing their latest predictions for what Week 1 will look like in Minnesota.

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Coming off the team's first preseason game, Thor Nystrom discusses Minnesota losing Jamal Adams to injury for the season, whether or not they should look to replace him, his positives and negatives from the day, breaking down individual performances, and more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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Thor runs through the Vikings unofficial depth chart prior to the team's preseason matchup against the Giants. What sort of surprises are there in how the depth chart fell, who will look to rise up the chart as the preseason rolls on? Plus the biggest topics to look for on the field tomorrow!

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with a HUGE mailbag of listener questions covering everything from the team's decision to name Kyler Murray as the starting QB, KOC's job security, the future for JJ McCarthy, general training camp questions, and much more!

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Following yesterday's news of Kyler Murray winning the Minnesota Vikings QB competition, Thor Nystrom discusses Kevin O'Connell and the team's decision. Breaking down the timing of the decision process, what is next for JJ McCarthy, the head coach's comments on the announcement, and starting to get into what the Vikings offense will look like with Kyler Murray at the helm. Plus more!

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Dislaimer: The boys recorded this episode before the Vikings announced Kyler Murray is QB1... Judd Zulgad joins Thor Nystrom for a 'Modest Proposal Tuesday' edition of TTP with proposals for the Vikings to play both JJ McCarthy and Kyler Murray in the preseason, and to start whichever QB flat out wins this QB battle. Plus a conversations of who'd be the leader in the clubhouse for Mr. Mankato, and more!

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Thor shares his thoughts and notes on the ongoing QB battle after the Vikings' Sunday night practice, whether or not we're seeing separation and how much of a competition it actually is. It looks like the team has more expected depth at WR, the Flores defense continues to cook, and more on the latest TTP!

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Thor goes in depth on what he's noticed at training camp so far regarding the Vikings installing more of Frank Smith's running game schemes the introductory of Pistol into the fold. Plus some leftover mailbag questions from listeners on Thursday's show!

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding a large number of listener questions regarding the Vikinsg quarterback competition, plus who is surprising at camp, college football sleepers, and much more!

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After taking in Tuesday's practice in-person, Thor reports on his notes and observations about the extra work on shotgun snaps, rookie DB Charles Demmings continuing to turn heads, the ongoing QB battle, the installation of Frank Smith's running game, and more!

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Judd Zulgad joins Thor Nystrom to share some modest proposals for the Vikings including an urge to give WR Tai Felton a real chance at camp after an impressive first couple of days, and a push to go out now and get some insurance at the center position before it's too late. Plus the Sports Dad highlights a few players who look to have progressed the most since last season!

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Thor discusses Saturday's practice where Kyler Murray seemed to hit a stride and look more comfortable in the Vikings offense, what will the process look like with full padded practices starting this week? Notes about injuries, transactions, and rookie defenders already playing a key role. Plus a 3-round mock draft!

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Following taking in Thursday's training camp in person, Thor shares his biggest notes and takeaways from the QB snaps, defensive surprises, and more on the latest Thor Talks Purple!

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of Thor Talks Purple with Thor fielding listener questions regarding the Vikings QB battle, possible trade scenarios, what he's looking at specifically in training camp, college prospect questions, and much more!

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During yesterday's press conference the Vikings announced the extension of RT Brian O'Neill, Thor reacts to the new contract and shares his thoughts on comments made by Kevin O'Connell about the timeline for the QB battle, Plus more from Nolan Teasley, and a 2-round mock draft!

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Thor Nystrom and Judd Zulgad react to the news of the Vikings signing Jamal Adams and listing him as a LB on the roster. How will Brian Flores use the veteran on his defense? What does this mean for other members of the tea? Plus modest, or maybe radical, proposals for the Vikings as training camp is set to kick off.

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Thor spent the weekend watching film of Kyler Murray's and brings his main takeaways to the table! What are mMurray's biggest positives, negatives, and how will he fit best into Kevin O'Connell's game plan? Who on the Vikings will be able to benefit from his play style the most?

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Thor fishes through the leftover mailbag questions from Thursday, addressing questions about the Vikings run game, Zavier Scott's path to a roster spot, and what could unfold with Kyler Murray if he were to lose the QB battle. Then a 3-round mock draft!

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It' an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with questions regarding Nolan Teasley recreating history by trading a wide receiver, expectations for rookie Jakobe Thomas, the SEC potentially breaking off from the NCAA, and much more!

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Judd joins Thor to go head to head with their dueling 53-man roster projections for the Vikings. The two go position by position and shore who they're keeping, who they're cutting, and the thought process behind each decision!

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Thor recently published his top 50 running backs for the 2027 draft on his substack but dives in deep on what five players are atop his rankings that the Vikings should keep an eye on. Complete with NFL player comps, how they'd fit in for Minnesota, and more!

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It's an 'Ask Thor Anything' edition of TTP with Thor answering questions from listeners about how dependent the Vikings are on Brian Flores, the likelihood of the NFL expanding to Europe, where Jordan Addison ranks amongst NFL receivers, and more!

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Fantasy football expert and noted Sam Darnold truther Brian Johnson joins the show to share his insight and opinions on Minnesota Vikings players fantasy football value! Where do Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison fall in ADP and are they worth a pick at those positions? Are there any Vikings players to steer clear of on draft day? Plus much more!

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Thor is joined by Judd for a Modest Proposals edition of TTP! Judd wants to see the Vikings get Jordan Addison more involved in the run game, while Thor is urging Brian Flores to commit to the youth and start more of the kids on defense. Plus discussions about the recent sale in the NFL, training camp around the corner, and more!

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Thor concocted his list of the top 25 drat selections made by Minnesota since 1995 and runs through the countdown. Do you agree with his rankings? Then a 3-round mock draft with a plethora of Day 2 picks after trading back!

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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!

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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!

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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?

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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 more!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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 comparisons and more on his Substack at substack.com/@cffjacko! Plus no decision yet from Kevin O'Connell on the QB1 for Minnesota.

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