Tag: Purple Access

Minnesota Vikings potential spending spree: Purple Access

How will the Minnesota Vikings spend their money in free agency? Purple Access explores that topic and more.

Free agency is less than a week away and the Minnesota Vikings could look significantly different when the 2024 season kicks off.

Going into free agency, the Vikings are going to have at least $37 million in cap space to spend. How are they going to spend it? Will they be trying to put it toward a few good players or trying to fill multiple holes? The strategy that general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah uses will tell us a lot about how he wants to continue building this team.

Along with trying to figure out how the Vikings will approach free agency, the guys look at multiple other topics, including whether or not a quarterback should play right away and the potential of an 18 game season.

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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Purple Access: The contracts of Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson

Purple Access discusses the important contract decisions with Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson

We are just nine days away from the start of the legal tampering period. That will allow the Minnesota Vikings to take the next step in trying to win a Super Bowl.

The discussion on Purple Access is focused on the contracts of Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson. Those contracts, along with Danielle Hunter’s, are going to determine a lot for the future of this franchise. What else could impact the 2024 Vikings and beyond?

  • Is Spencer Rattler an option for the Vikings after Round 1?
  • Thoughts on Josh McCown becoming quarterbacks coach?
  • Does Russell Wilson make sense for the Vikings?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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Purple Access: Vikings future plans without Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins, the NFL Draft and a position in round one that isn’t a quarterback are the topics of discussion on the latest episode of Purple Access

The one topic that will continue to circulate around the Minnesota Vikings is the future of Kirk Cousins.

Based on his play this season, it’s almost a certainty that the Vikings would want him back. He was playing at a near MVP level before he tore his Achilles tendon, but that injury can be a major detriment in both athleticism and arm strength.

What should the Vikings do? It’s not just as simple as picking a player, as you have to factor in the financial element and how the Achilles tear will impact Cousins physically. Plus, do the Vikings like a quarterback enough to take one high in the draft? What other positions should the Vikings consider targeting early in the draft if taking a quarterback isn’t an option in the first round?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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Purple Access: Can Vikings defense carry them to the playoffs?

The latest episode of Purple Access discusses the Minnesota Vikings new struggles on defense and if Nick Mullens has a leash.

The Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting situation with just three games left. They are 7-7 with a chance to both in the NFC North and make the playoffs as a wild card.

What happened to the Vikings defense? They were a dominant force but were taken advantage of by the Cincinnati Bengals. How did that happen? Can it be fixed?

Nick Mullens also struggled at times as the starting quarterback against the Cincinnati Bengals. He did, however, play really well and was making throws with anticipation. What kind of leash will he be on moving forward?

Lastly, Ty Chandler finally got the opportunity to start for the Vikings at running back and he took advantage of it with a big game. Why did it take so long for him to get this kind of opportunity?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

Vikings turnover issues continue: Purple Access

The latest episode of Purple Access discusses the Vikings consistent turnover issues

The Minnesota Vikings continue to put themselves in poor situations. Against the Denver Broncos, they turned it over three times and it turned into nine Broncos points and that ended up being the deciding factor in a 21-20 loss.

It’s incredibly frustrating that the Vikings continue to turn the ball over. What can they do to fix it? Can the Vikings defense keep carrying the team by playing well when the offense continues to turn it over?

The playcalling has also come into question. How much is it the fault of playcalling versus the execution? The guys break that down along with a short preview of Monday night’s game.

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access on the Purple Daily YouTube channel.

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Josh Dobbs’ sustainability moving forward: Purple Access

The latest episode of Purple Access breaks down the sustainability of Josh Dobbs’ performance and why there is hope to see growth

How the Minnesota Vikings beat the Atlanta Falcons was incredibly exciting and unsustainable. Quarterback Josh Dobbs found a way to thrive considering he was only in Minnesota for five days.

Calling it unsustainable feels harsh, but it’s fair. You can’t live on head coach Kevin O’Connell talking to Dobbs through his headset Madden-esque playcalls. What did the film show with Dobbs’ performance that both is and isn’t sustainable?

Also on the docket was the running back position. Why is the running game struggling? Can Ty Chandler step up in the wake of Cam Akers’ torn Achilles tendon?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access.

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Can Hockenson step up? Purple Access

Who willsstep up with Justin Jefferson out? The latest episode of Purple Access breaks it down

The Minnesota Vikings will be without wide receiver Justin Jefferson for at least the next four games. How are the Vikings going to handle it?

They signed two wide receivers from the practice squad in N’Keal Harry and Trishton Jackson, but haven’t made a roster move outside of that to bring in anyone new.

That leaves the Vikings with internal options to replace his production. How will they do that? T.J. Hockenson had three passes that he should have caught last week against the Chiefs and there is some discussion about whether or not he is worth the money. How has his performance been and has the misses from the Chiefs game clouded the judgment of many?

This is also a big opportunity for rookie Jordan Addison. He has caught a touchdown in three of his games thus far and has shown some positive signs. Can he step up in a big way for the Vikings without Jefferson to draw coverage?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access.

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When do the Vikings sell? Purple Access

If things continue to go south, the Vikings could approach the trade deadline like a Major League Baseball team

The Minnesota Vikings are in a peculiar position with an 0-3 record but have mostly played good football. What does that mean for the future? We genuinely don’t know yet.

0-3 teams don’t have a great track record of making playoffs, as they only make it 2.4% of the time with the last one being the 2018 Houston Texans. At what point do the Vikings sell?

It’s a difficult conversation to have, especially with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah having said that he won’t tank. At what point does selling not become tanking anymore? That is a question worth exploring and it involves Major League Baseball.

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access, including how much Cam Akers and Dalton Risner will play on Sunday.

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Vikings need help in trenches: Purple Access

What can the Vikings do to improve in the trenches?

The Minnesota Vikings fell to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 34-28 on Thursday night. While the loss is important, the real discussion comes from how the Vikings played.

There was some good on Thursday night and in the first two games. Quarterback Kirk Cousins and wide receiver Justin Jefferson have combined for 309 yards on 20 receptions with Jordan Addison blooming as a potential star.

Despite the success the Vikings had, there were plenty of warts. They allowed 259 yards on the ground with a defensive line that both didn’t play well nor were they put in a great position to succeed.

How can the Vikings fix that moving forward? Do they need to look at bringing in someone to bolster the trenches? How much will bringing in outside help impact the Vikings this season?

Join Vikings Wire’s own Tyler Forness and Judd Zulgad as they discuss this, the Vikings’ immediate future, and more on the latest episode of Purple Access.

T.J. Hockenson and the roster: Purple Access

The latest Purple Access dives into the 53-man roster and Hockenson’s contract

On Thursday morning, the Minnesota Vikings locked up one of their cornerstone pieces by signing tight end T.J. Hockenson to a contract extension that keeps him in Minnesota through 2027.

What does the extension mean for the Vikings long term? Did the Vikings make a mistake and tip their hand during free agency with the signing of Josh Oliver?

The guys also talk about the 53-man roster. There were quite a few interesting takeaways with the initial roster. Why did they only keep eight offensive linemen? Is that a concern? What about keeping six safeties?

All of that and more on the latest episode of Purple Access.

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