Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast
Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Minnesota Vikings VERY excited about revamping run game

July 30, 2026

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"Nobody of significance is on the physically unable to perform list." That was the first observation Darren "Doogie" Wolfson offered after watching the Minnesota Vikings' first training camp practice of 2025, and it set the tone for a conversation that quickly moved past the obvious quarterback storyline into the subtler, potentially more consequential shifts happening across the roster. On the latest episode of Purple Daily, hosts Phil and Judd joined Doogie to unpack what they actually saw on the field—and what the players told them off it.

The Run Game Finally Has a Plan

The most emphatic takeaway from the episode was a shift in the Vikings' approach to running the football. After years of hearing Kevin O'Connell talk about wanting to run more without seeing consistent results, the hosts believe something has fundamentally changed. Running back Aaron Jones told Doogie that "it's showtime when it comes to the run game," and he specifically lit up talking about the presence of new offensive line coach Frank Smith.

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What you'll learn

  • 1 (03:05) **Camp Opens: First Impressions & Health** - Doogie shares his initial observations from the first day of training camp, noting the low intensity but highlighting a clean injury report.
  • 2 (03:56) **The Revamped Run Game: "It's Showtime"** - Aaron Jones and Doogie discuss the palpable shift in the team's commitment to the running game under new leadership.
  • 3 (05:00) **Jamal Adams: A Potential Game-Changer** - Doogie reports on Jamal Adams' impressive first practice and suggests he could directly threaten Ivan Pace's roster spot.
  • 4 (06:13) **Drilling Down on the Run Game Plan** - The hosts analyze the tangible reasons to believe the Vikings' run game philosophy is finally changing.
  • 5 (08:51) **Tracking the Quarterback Battle** - The hosts transition to the quarterback competition, noting the importance of tracking not just the QBs but the run game's supporting role.
  • 6 (09:44) **Defensive Line: Youth Movement is On** - The Vikings are leaning heavily on rookies Caleb Banks and Dominic Orange to start, despite a fluid depth chart.
  • 7 (11:56) **Linebacker Depth is a Major Question Mark** - The hosts express concern about the depth behind starters Blake Cashman and Eric Wilson.

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Show Notes

Doogie joins Mackey & Judd to give some insight on several conversations he had with Minnesota Vikings players at Day 1 of training camp! Including, why the Vikings are so excited about revamping their run game; Rookies Caleb Banks and Big Citrus; Why Jamal Adams may have more gas in the tank than people think; And more!

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