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NFL Draft prospect SLEEPERS on Thor's 500 big board; Thor has his 500 big board out; Who are the sleepers and where does Thor differ from the consensus big board; Plus, Dex has a take on the NFL playoff format and more on Football Takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor unveiled his Thor 500 rankings today and dives into where the draft prospects that Minnesota has met with fall within his ranks and how that rank may differ from the national consensus. 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.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving the NFL Draft! How many picks will the Vikings make; Will the Vikings trade back; Jonathan Greenard's future with the Vikings; Plus, latest Vikings mock draft news and more on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are here with their Mikes of the week! 00:30 - Alex Boone tries to guess who won The Masters04:00 - Could you attend a sporting event with no phone?; Could you win The Masters if you started each hole on the edge of the green? 11:00 - How the F are NFL Draft prospect offensive linemen SO big? 20:00 - What matters more for projecting NFL offensive linemen -- tape or measurements? 29:00 - An update on the Dianna Russini - Mike Vrabel scandal! 36:00 - JaMarcus Russell popped off about his critics! 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 modest proposals for the Vikings to compile more picks for next year's draft and to be very open to trading back from pick 18 if specific players aren't available. Plus a new edition of Judd's deep deep draft sleepers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which NFL prospects have the Minnesota Vikings met or been connected with; The Vikings have keyed on certain positions; What are the betting odds saying about the Vikings; Why the Vikings have to nail this draft and more Vikings news on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 offensive tackles in the 2026 NFL Draft! 02:00 - Austin Barber (Florida) 07:00 - Travis Burke (Memphis) 09:00 - Markel Bell (Miami) 13:40 - Caleb Lomu (Utah) 16:00 - Blake Miller (Clemson) 18:30 - Max Iheanachor (Arizona State) 21:50 - Spencer Fano (Utah) 25:00 - Kadyn Proctor (Alabama) 29:00 - Monroe Freeling (Georgia) 32:00 - Francis Mauigoa (Miami) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft! 02:15 - Nate Boerkircher (Texas A&M) 05:20 - Jack Endries (Texas) 08:10 - Eli Raridon (Notre Dame) 12:50 - Tanner Koziol (Houston) 16:00 - Justin Joly (North Carolina State) 19:30 - Sam Roush (Stanford) 22:30 - Oscar Delp (Georgia) 25:00 - Max Klare (Ohio State) 28:30 - Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt) 32:30 - Kenyon Sadiq (Oregon) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor takes hold of the entire NFC North with a little help from AJ and mocks the entire 7-round draft for all four teams. Is Dillon Thieneman the lock for Minnesota at 18? How does no first round pick hurt Green Bay? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings unorthodox NFL Draft ideas; Could the Vikings draft a tackle; What's the chance the Vikings trade up in the draft; Do the Vikings have another bigger move up their sleeve; Which players on the Vikigns could be traded at the draft or beyond; Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Minnesota Vikings defense be even BETTER in 2026; Or will the Vikings defense is going to regress; Plus other Vikings news on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The NFL Draft is less than two weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings still have questions to be answered. Roster moves to be made, positions to be filled, a new General Manager to name a few. Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad is joined by The Minnesota Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins as they discuss the Minnesota Vikings General Manager search, their upcoming NFL Draft approach, and perhaps even a pursuit of Dexter Lawrence? 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 player profiles for some of the latest confirmed top-30 visits for the Vikings, discusses a report of a trade-heavy draft this year, and gets into a 7-round mock based off the Vikings' confirmed visits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings future with Kyler Murray BEYOND 2026 season; What does Kyler have to do for the Vikings to re-sign the quarterback; Does Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell have another level to get to; Latest Vikings news on Brian O'Neill, NFL Draft and more; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 edge rushers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 01:45 - Dani Dennis-Sutton (Penn State)04:20 - Jaishawn Barham (Michigan) 09:40 - Akheem Mesidor (Miami) 14:50 - Derrick Moore (Michigan) 18:20 - Zion Young (Missouri) 20:55 - T.J. Parker (Clemson) 26:00 - Keldrick Faulk (Auburn) 32:30 - David Bailey (Texas Tech) 36:00 - Arvell Reese (Ohio State) 40:20 - Rueben Bain, Jr. (Miami) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey dive into the controversy surrounding those Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini photos from a Sedona resort… 00:30 - DFQ: WTF happened with Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini? 21:00 - DFQ: Do you ever get jealous of players who won Super Bowls? 35:00 - DFQ: How many NFL coaches actually played the game? 39:00 - DFQ: How careful are NFL players to avoid dumb injuries off the field? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Minnesota Vikings and Dillon Thieneman are being mocked together; Will the Vikings draft RB Jadarian Price; Who could the Vikings grab if someone substantial fell to pick 18; Plus a Vikings mock draft and more Vikings news on a Thorsday on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor opens up the mailbag to answer questions from listeners ranging from Aaron Jones replacements in the draft, to deep sleepers at certain positions, diving into lesser known player profiles, and much 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.

Minnesota Vikings news with Doogie! Are the Vikings pursuing Dexter Lawrence; Latest Vikings draft intel from Matt Miller of ESPN; Reckless Vikings trade ideas and more Vikings news on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom, along with Phil Mackey, unveils his top 10 wide receivers in the 2026 NFL Draft! 02:01 - Germie Bernard (Alabama) 04:22 - Chris Bell (Louisville) 06:44 - Ted Hurst (Georgia State) 10:49 - Chris Brazzell (Tennessee) 14:54 - Omar Cooper, Jr. (Indiana) 19:21 - Kevin Concepcion (Texas A&M) 23:24 - Denzel Boston (Washington) 27:50 - Makai Lemon (USC) 30:45 - Jordyn Tyson (Arizona State) 38:58 - Carnell Tate (Ohio State) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom -- along with Mackey & Judd -- unveils his top 10 defensive linemen in the 2026 NFL Draft! 02:30 - Zxavian Harris (Ole Miss) 04:45 - Kaleb Proctor (SE Louisiana)09:45 - Darrell Jackson, Jr. (Florida State) 12:50 - Gracen Halton (Oklahoma) 16:00 - Domonique Orange (Iowa State) 20:00 - Lee Hunter (Texas Tech) 24:00 - Caleb Banks (Florida) 30:30 - Christen Miller (Georgia) 32:00 - Kayden McDonald (Ohio State)34:30 - Peter Woods (Clemson) 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 the list of the eight confirmed top-30 visits so far for the Vikings and dives deep into their player profiles. Are they a fit for Minnesota? Where are they projected to fall to in the draft? Plus more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, Justin Jefferson, NFL Draft and more predictions involving Write That Down. Plus, what to make of Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel's hangout in Sedona; Plus latest Vikings mock draft news and Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor Nystrom -- along with Judd Zulgad and Phil Mackey -- unveils his top 10 running backs in the 2026 NFL Draft! 03:25 - Adam Randall (Clemson) 06:00 - Le'Veon Moss (Texas A&M) 10:14 - Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) 12:00 - Kaytron Allen (Penn State) 14:24 - Nicholas Singleton (Penn State) 17:32 - Mike Washington (Arkansas) 22:20 - Emmett Johnson (Nebraska) 27:25 - Jonah Coleman (Washington) 30:25 - Jadarian Price (Notre Dame) 34:40 - Jeremiyah Love (Notre Dame) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are back! Dexter Lawrence requests a trade from the New York Giants; The Minnesota Vikings need to figure out a path forward offensively; And more! 01:00 - The boys are back at full strength! 03:00 - Alex's legendary high school football coach passed away last week 10:00 - Dexter Lawrence wants to be traded by the New York Giants 20:00 - Congratulations, Kirk Cousins! 23:00 - Will Detroit Lions move Penei Sewell to left tackle? 31:00 - Boone's thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings QB situation; How can they build an offense around Kyler Murray? 48:00 - What is the next offensive trend in the NFL? 52:00 - Tiger Woods rolled another car + dissecting Rory McIlroy's Masters dinner menu 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 for a Modest Proposal Tuesday with proposals for the team to take their time to hire the right GM and not rush into a decision, and to 'stop being cute' at the NFL Draft. Plus more of Judd's deep sleepers at the RB and C positions!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Should Minnesota Vikings trade for Dexter Lawrence ASAP; Does Lawrence make the Vikings a Super Bowl contender; How can the Vikings build their offense around Kyler Murray; Will the Vikings use more pistol formations in 2026; Plus, latest Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey, Thor and Judd dish Monday Football Takes! ESPN may be lining up replacements for Adam Schefter and Mel Kiper; The Miami Dolphins hired Troy Aikman to... basically steal information?; Thor highlights a crazy NFL draft prospect we should all keep our eyes on; Breaking news! Dexter Lawrence has asked for a trade from the New York Giants!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor steps behind enemy lines and puts himself in the shoes of the Lions, Packers, and Bears for a mock exercise to see how well their drafts could turn out and whether or not Vikings fans need to fret over the rest of the division's moves.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings mock schedule! Judd puts together a Vikings schedule for the 2026 season; How many wins do we have for the Vikings; Plus latest Vikings news and NFL Draft scenarios and more on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mackey and Judd dive into the Minnesota Vikings' plans at center, with Blake Brandel projected to start, and possibly a mid-round draft pick on the way for depth! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do the Minnesota Vikings really have a quarterback competition? Doubtful per the Minnesota Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins and Purple Daily's Judd Zulgad. IF there's a Quarterback competition, it may be for QB2. Judd and Chip also evaluate Kevin O'Connell's comments on the quarterback job and what they mean for J.J. McCarthy. The boys also look ahead to preseason and estimate the amount of playing time for Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Finally, what's the story with Jonathan Greenard and the General Manager search?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor tests two draft strategies and does one mock where he's forced to just stick and pick through all seven rounds, then rsets and does all the moves he wants to involving trade backs and acquiring assets for the 2027 draft. Which mock ended up better?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Minnesota Vikings will hire a new GM; Will the Vikings Rob Brzezinski as the full-time general manager; What's Ryan Grigson's role with the Vikings; Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins gets ANOTHER bag; Latest Vikings news on Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy, NFL Draft plans and more; Plus a Snake Draft of the Week on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd, Thor, and AJ share their latest football takes regarding the negotiating prowess of Kirk Cousins, Fernando Mendoza's pro day, and Hard Knocks needing to call a hard audible for 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fixing the Minnesota Vikings Day 2 draft problems; Taking a look at the Vikings misses on Day 2 recently; Should the Vikings look to acquire more Day 2 draft picks; Plus, the latest Vikings draft plans and strategy and a mock draft scenario on Purple Daily!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor opens up the mailbag to answer questions from the audience about KOC opening up his playbook, confidence in the DL room for the Vikings, deep sleepers in the upcoming draft, and much 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.

NFL Draft lottery idea! We create an NFL Draft lottery system similar to other sports; Would the NFL Draft lottery be must-see TV; Plus we explain how the system works and do a mock draft with the lottery system and more on Football Takes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor runs through sleeper prospects who will go in the later round of the NFL Draft that would make a lot of sense for the Vikings to pay attention to. Prospects at the RB and WR positions, plus UDFA options too!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving Kyler Murray, Christian Darrisaw, Blake Brandel, NFL Draft and more on Write That Down! Plus, Judd has a working theory on the Vikings quarterback room and more on Purple Daily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Thor, Judd, and AJ share their latest football takes relating to the recent news surrounding PFF, the ongoing negotiations between the NFL and the NFLRA, and the Steelers letting Aaron Rodgers decide their future. 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 for a Modest Proposal Tuesday. Proposals cover the team needing to utilize the hiring of Frank Smith properly, standing firm on their ask price for Jonathan Greenard, and more! Plus a new segment with Judd identifying deep draft sleepers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.