Vikings Territory

As some of you know, VikingsTerritory.com is part of a larger (and actually the largeST) network of Vikings websites! We actually have three sites and are working on a fourth (a draft prospect site called TheDraftTeam.com), with purpleTERRITORYradio.com being the newest and already the largest host of Minnesota Sports podcasts in the game (mostly Vikings … The post Views from purplePTSD.com – Trent Williams, Fantasy Advice and Cousins vs. > .500 Teams appeared first on Vikings Territory.

The Minnesota Vikings seemed poised to win the NFC North last season, but a botched arranged marriage between John DeFilippo and Mike Zimmer quickly sent the team’s hopes south. With Gary Kubiak now at Zimmer’s side, the Vikings are poised to take back the north. I was optimistic about the signing of “Flip” last year, … The post A Bad Marriage for the Minnesota Vikings appeared first on Vikings Territory.

The Vikings held Day 2 of their minicamp at TCO Performance Center in Eagan on Wednesday. Some players returned to the field (Reshard Cliett), while others did not (Jordan Taylor and David Morgan), but the practice was fairly uneventful. The defense looked crisp when run by quarterback Kirk Cousins, and the defense made some plays—specifically an interception … The post Vikings Minicamp Day 2—Rhodes Repair appeared first on Vikings Territory.

The Minnesota Vikings opened their three-day minicamp on Tuesday at TCO performance Center and things seemed to go swimmingly. They were forced indoors after rain threatened to prevent head coach Mike Zimmer from accomplishing what he hoped to, but the excellent indoor facility served the purpose—even enabling punters to kick the ball without hitting the … The post Vikings Minicamp Day 1–Can You Digg(s) It? appeared first on Vikings Territory.

On this episode of Morning Joe’s the Joes talk about Mini-Camp after Joe’s return from there, Kyle Rudolph’s extension, AP retiring a Viking? and MORE! This episode is brought to you by Gray Duck Vodka! Click Here to follow them on Twitter! Or Click Here to find a liquor store near you that carries Gray … The post Morning Joes – Reporting from Mini-Camp, Rudolph’s Extension and More! appeared first on Vikings Territory.

This morning the Minnesota Vikings officially announced tight end Kyle Rudolph will be staying with the team for the next five years after signing an extension. The news comes after weeks of deliberation between Vikings officials and Rudolph’s agents, who at one point seemed at a standstill. Yet despite listening to trade offers, the Minnesota … The post Kyle Rudolph’s Extension is a Happy Conclusion to a Dramatic Saga appeared first on Vikings Territory.

We recently were tasked by one of our newest writers, Ameer, to write a couple of paragraphs for our latest Round-Table about a theoretical situation that has been the topic among many Vikings fans, often at the bar or after a few drinks, for years. If we could change one thing, whether it be a … The post Worst Move in Vikings History? It Rhymes with ‘Grading Handy Boss’ appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Is a Kyle extensions announcement on its way? It would appear so. While many were watching the Golden State Warriors force a game 6 late Monday June 10th Kyle Rudolph himself tweeted out the following: #UnfinishedBusiness #Skol pic.twitter.com/ooOXJruWFF — Kyle Rudolph (@KyleRudolph82) June 11, 2019 Terms have been agreed to. #Vikings https://t.co/gmFMP8W0nk — Darren Wolfson … The post Kyle Rudolph Extended! appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Part of our 2019 plan is to expand our video work and reach! We are actually close to opening our video studio for all of our shows (should be open in early July)! So hopefully you’ll follow or subscribe to our channels to catch all of our video shows and podcasts! purpleTERRITORYradio.com YouTube Periscope Twitter … The post Introducing ‘The Odd Couple’ our new Fan Interaction Video Show with Ian Parrague and Joe Johnson! appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Come as you are.  It could be Minnesota’s mantra in 2019. The Vikings are looking to improve on a 2018 performance and an 8-7-1 record that saw Mike Zimmer’s squad fail to make the postseason. The offseason overhaul this year has meant adding new faces via the NFL Draft, free-agent signings, and scooping undrafted guys … The post Bradbury, Smith Jr., Taylor and Blasingame have all Arrived in Different Ways. Will they Contribute in 2019? appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Epps Steals Reps From Kearse at OTAs Minnesota has a dynamic duo of safeties in Harrison Smith and Anthony Harris. But, the battle is on between Marcus Epps and Jayron Kearse for the backup role. Epps has only been with the Vikings for a few weeks, but he’s already making an impression at OTAs, even … The post Epps Steals Reps From Kearse at OTAs appeared first on Vikings Territory.

On this special episode of ‘Morning Joes’ Joe Oberle returns after an episode away and was at OTA’s as well as Vikings Media Day (Playing Golf against a who’s who of Vikings talking heads!). We talk the mystery of Diggs’ disappearance, Position Battles, Kevin Warren to the Big Ten, and Much, MUCH More! Click HERE … The post Morning Joes – Oberle’s Back and was at OTAs (Week 2), Where’s Diggs? Position Battles, and much, MUCH More! appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Fans have been focussing on Minnesota’s young draft picks during the first few weeks of OTAs, but there are also several veterans including Linval Joseph that will have to prove their worth this season. Joseph has been a staple of the defensive line since 2014, but a secret offseason surgery may put his career as … The post No Small Year for the Big Goon appeared first on Vikings Territory.

Every year teams in the NFL have rookie players that end up making a big impact. While that’s pretty obvious, we’re not going to be talking about the rookies that are expected to make an impact but rather the rookies that are picked later in the draft as it pertains to teams in the NFC … The post Vikings Territory Roundtable: Late-Round Impact Rookies in the North appeared first on Vikings Territory.

While we’re still about a month away from summer, NFL teams have already been calculating their chances for the 2019 season for months now. Most appreciate that planning for next season begins when the horn sounds ending the previous. That’s the nature of professional football in 2019, where the NFL truly is a year-round sport. … The post Views from an Outsider: Could the Vikings Turn Out to Be Super Bowl Contenders in 2019? appeared first on Vikings Territory.