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About the Labor: Brock, Boone & Bell [PODCAST]

Podcast

by BJ Reidell - Sep 4, 2017

Episode 102

ATL - Feature — Graphic designed by Brett Anderson

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ decisions to trade for Tramaine Brock, acquire Blake Bell, part ways with Alex Boone and other “intriguing” official 53-man roster decisions.

Episode 102 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

PRIMARY TALKING POINTS

Into: The Agenda (0:00)
Sponsor Note: BlackStack Brewing & The Twin Cities Directory (1:49)
Bragging Rights: Drew Discusses his Upset Victory Over BJ (2:23)
New Guys: Tramaine Brock Trade and Blake Bell Breakdowns (5:31)
Bye Boone: Attempting to Find Reason in the Decision to Cut Alex Boone (17:19)
The 53: Reviewing the Initial 2017 Minnesota Vikings Roster (32:20)
Twitter Takes: Final Thoughts (56:05)
Sign-Out: Pregame Show Coming Monday! (1:00:00)

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Vikings Announce Initial 53-Man Roster

General News

by BJ Reidell - Sep 2, 2017

Three Undrafted Free-Agent Rookies Make the Team

Eric Wilson — Image courtesy of Vikings.com

The Minnesota Vikings announced their initial 53-man roster on Saturday afternoon, surprising fans with a handful of unforeseen moves in the process. General manager Rick Spielman has been busy, first trading a seventh-round pick for cornerback Tramaine Brock before making a multitude of difficult decisions regarding the team’s active roster.

There are still moves to be made and other minor details to be worked out, but the vast majority of the Vikings’ Week 1 depth chart is largely complete — football season has arrived.

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Road to 53: Minnesota Vikings Cut Tracker

by BJ Reidell - Sep 1, 2017

The Minnesota Vikings must trim their current 90-man roster down to 53 players by 3 PM CST on Saturday September 2nd. Keep track of each cut below with the Vikings Territory Cut Tracker.

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About the Labor: Dolphins & Roster Predictions [PODCAST]

Podcast

by BJ Reidell - Sep 1, 2017

Episode 101

BJ Reidell and Drew Mahowald discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ 30-9 loss at home against the Miami Dolphins in the team’s final preseason matchup and give their final predictions for the team’s final 53-man roster released this coming Saturday.

Episode 101 is sponsored by BlackStack Brewing and The Twin Cities Directory.

PRIMARY TALKING POINTS

Into: The Agenda (0:00)
Sponsor Note: BlackStack Brewing & The Twin Cities Directory (1:40)
Dolphins Recap: Cayleb Jones Shines in Finale (2:17)
Roster Prediction: Special Teams (12:08)
Roster Prediction: Offense (14:08)
Roster Prediction: Defense (22:32)
Twitter Takes: Final Thoughts (34:00)
Sign-Out: The Regular Season Has Arrived! (39:00)

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Vikings-Dolphins Recap: The Preseason is Dead. Long Live the Preseason. [PODCAST]

Podcast

by Andy Carlson - Sep 1, 2017

Purple FTW! Podcast: Vikings-Dolphins Recap: The Preseason is Dead. Long Live the Preseason. (ep. 407)

The Minnesota Fightin’ Vikings mercifully wrapped up the preseason Thursday getting boatraced by the Miami Dolphins at Historic US Bank Stadium. Even though the game was an exhibition, that doesn’t mean it wasn’t important for the bottom of the roster players. We talk about who made some dough and who’s going to be kneeding dough at Domino’s next week.

Today’s Talkers Include:
• Dissecting Rick Spielman’s Comments
• Cayleb Jones Made Himself Some Money
• Eric Wilson is Making the 53
• The Mandatory Mitch Leidner Talking Point
• Taylor YOLO Heinicke
• Mackenzie Alexander. Bruh.
• Rodney Adams is Not Making the Team
• Other Jabronis Not Making It
• Loose Ends

All that and more “NFL Participant Mitch Leidner” chatter on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast!

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