The Minnesota Vikings ARE HERE!; Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears struggle again; Should Tua retire?

[@karimongeonwahlen1765]

I am a nurse practitioner in Neurology and I can’t tell you how much I appreciated your discussion today about Tua, CTE, and concussions. I just hope he listens to those around him and ex-players like you. Two years ago I was horrified that he continued to play and I can’t imagine the pressure he must have felt to continue playing for his team and his potential economic future. Thank you for discussing this topic and helping people understand the seriousness !!!!

[@FurtiveConsultingSolutions]

Combat vet, I have 4 TBIs and I can tell you as a 35 year old. It absolutely affects you even young. I am terrified what old looks like for me.

[@amimnaugh625]

Thank you for adding more context! I think all of us football fans feel like he should, but not many of us actually know enough about concussions or the pressure of playing in the league

[@LionsOnTheHunt313]

In my life I believe I've had 4 serious undiagnosed concussions.... one from football in Middle School, one from being sucker punched outside a bar for no reason, one from a serious car accident, and one from stupid hijinks. It definitely affected me mentally & emotionally, starting with the 1st one in 7th grade.

[@karimongeonwahlen1765]

@@FurtiveConsultingSolutionsI specialize in neurodegenerative conditions and it breaks my heart how many veterans end up becoming my patients. Best wishes to you and make sure you take care of yourself. Stay physically and socially active and keep challenging your brain.

[@youthanasia007]

"The Bears crossing the 50 a couple times" 😂. That one had me crying Makey.....

[@Mic-Purple-Husker]

Sure looks like Sam has been working on Tuesdays.

[@michaeljohnson8353]

😂😂😂 I prayed for the nightmare to end no cap

[@wideglide2153]

Lol

[@joeBags86]

Shots fired! Lol

[@Stony82]

😂😂😂

[@anthonyleydens]

#tuesdaystrong

[@jaylee5692]

Proud of you saying that concussions are not a joke. I got one when i was in Baghdad for the army, my own fault, i ran to my vehicle to do a radio check and instead of ducking into the vehicle I put my head into the armored top of the door frame. I woke up with my driver and gunner both looking at me as i'm flat on my back, "are you ok?" and i was dumb enough to say i'm fine. I had memory issues for the next 6 months after that. I'm 53 and still do contact sports that involve getting hit in the head...a lot. We are always on the watch for TBI.

[@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825]

Thank you for your service

[@robcanisto8635]

​@@tacticalmanagerbabymommaak5825 gargle gargle.

[@emmanuelporte4201]

14:05 People keep forgetting that Darnold was the planned starter to begin with so the QB plan was still planning.

[@markhimmer2856]

Guys, thanks for doing this show! Tua's concussion situation is very serious hits home with me...literally. i played football in high school Benilde St. Magarets class of '91 here in St. Louis Park, MN. I played DE, Punter, Kicker and backup Center. In one practice I was told from teammates and coaches I got knocked out 3 times . Twice doing punt drills vs defense...and once on a kick-off/return. My coach came over to me sitting up by the field fence and told me to take a week-off! It sucked and I thought I let my team down, but ut was for the best! Then my coach made me and our other DE run back kick-offs a year later. First kick-off of the game, I made it through the first line with the ball, then got completely knocked-out from the blindside for my 4th concusion! When incame too...I was on the sideline with the ball still clutched (bear-hugged) in my arms. That was scary! I have no recollection from the time I was hit, until I came to on the sidelines! Only from watching the tape in practice, did I see how horrific that hit was. Scary stuff guys...with CTE being so real, we've seen lifelong/life-ending impacts from head/brain injuries in Football, but also sports like Hockey, and Soccer! God Bless! 🙏✝️🇺🇸🕊️

[@capnstems5026]

The way Boone talks about getting concussed is similar to Aaron Rodgers' experience taking ayahuaska

[@HarambetheWhite]

Maybe not a dumb football question but something I'd like you guys to look at. During that Darnold INT, Ty Chandler was picking up 8 yards per carry with the Niners having no answer to stop him. I guess my question would be why some coaches have issues ridding a hot hand and being ok with slowing the game down? I get Darnold made a bad pass, but even he seemed confused as to why he was going to pass the ball when Ty was cutting up the Niners. Also, Boone, you should ding Mac for giving CJ Ham zero pie for that awesome punt block that put the Niners on their heels.

[@d3lu5ionalGaming]

you know, I have to say this show is amazing. i've been watching purple daily for 2-3 years now but the O-Line Committee is the show that i am most excited to watch after a Vikings game. When are you all going to do a live show at a Bar or tap house or something?!?!?!

[@ck9292]

Your Huskers did my Panthers dirty on Saturday, Jeremiah. Lol. At least we got paid to appear. 😂

[@paulcolon9527]

Cmon guys give some props to DT Tahimani the 49rs could not bully the middle when he was in there. Definitely needs to play more! Please!

[@perryleslie1137]

I always enjoy this show, but this is the very best episode of any sports show I've ever seen. Good job fellas

[@purplengoldbars]

Happy Monday guys! Thanks for the upload and getting up early. Skol! We proved our team is no joke with or without Darnold Americas Quarterback!

[@usa91787]

1. I never understood the how Vikings were going to be so bad just because of Darnold. They had the guys on offense. They have a lot of good guys on defense. Excellent HC and DC. And the lockerroom seems pretty tight. Hopefully, Flores decides he wants to be the next great DC and stay here for a long time. 2. Bears will be looking for a new QB in 2 years. 3. Good to see the Huskers and Patrick Mahomes, Jr. doing well. Finally.

[@robe2504]

100%, maybe 90% because I think Caleb will turn out Ok when he figures it out.

[@usa91787]

@@robe2504 Yeah, but does he have the coaching to figure it out? I'm not real sure about the staff in place there. Look at what happened to Fields. And Darnold. And Bryce Young with No coaching even though they were college standouts. I've said it before, you can have Jerry Rice, Cris Carter and Randy Moss as receivers, Gronk as a tight end and Walter Payton as your running back but if you can't grasp the system, get the timing and process the defenses and you don't have the coaches to get you there you're going nowhere. Right now, Williams looks like he's a beginner playing on the expert level of Madden 24.

[@usa91787]

I forgot on Tua, two years ago when the Vikings played them we were up in Duluth listening to the game as we drove around and I think he was either just past the latest concussion protocol or had gotten like his 3rd in a short time. They were talking about it on the broadcast. I really like the guy but said back then he should retire because it would be a shame to have something really, really bad happen to him because of another concussion.

[@robe2504]

@@usa91787 That's why I deliberately said ok, and not a superstar. He probably has too much natural talent, like Kyler, to bust, but maybe not everything he needs to be the superstar many folks are expecting. I think the same about Richardson. Immense physical talent, but seems to have little idea of how to play the position. I'd argue it took Kirk 3 years and Sam 4 years to figure out how to play QB , and then another 2 or 3 to hone their skills and become consistent - I believe we're seeing that now with Sam.

[@robertnelson3018]

Vikings won 7 games last year using 4 different QB's and major injury problems. If they stay relatively injury free they might win 11 or 12?

[@TDiggz]

Been waiting to see what Jeremiah and Boone have got to say about the Vikings now

[@clintonreisig]

Been waiting since the end of the game

[@wmpurple1]

Hunter and Diggs, buckle up for a nice welcome! 🎉🎉🎉

[@luvtasinga]

KOC is my favorite coach! Flores is my 2nd!

[@robe2504]

100%

[@gmbane384]

Wanted to contribute some concussion stories that you guys requested. Firstly, I am a 35 year old from Northeast South Dakota. First serious head damage / minor concussion was actually in pre-school or kindergarten and was a bit aloof apparently and wasn't paying attention to people using the swing. Some girl decided to throw a front kick to my temple basically. It didn't knock me out, but I actually remember it still cuz I cried like a bitch and it hurt like hell. Got another one like 8 - 9 years later as a freshmen in training camp for football. I was just getting familiar with the team on the first day, rotating around between corner and safety after a couple hours of drills and warm ups and stretches. Coach had me try to return a punt, and I made a good move and made two people miss at first, but spun right into our starting center and he put his full momentum into his facemask and went head to head full speed. I'm 5'8" 160-165 lbs at the time, and that dude was a full 260 senior. I whiplashed pretty hard on the grass too. Man.... I decided to call it quits on football right then and there. Reason was, I also was a boxer for several years and never once had my bell wrung so easily as it is when you bang helmets. I'm not saying it's 100% related, but ever since that hit I've gotten migraines pretty regularly for the rest of my life. Bulked up and got bigger and healthy, decided to just stick to lifting weights and playing games for fun like handball, racketball, frisbee golf, golf, etc. Anyway, just wanted to share my concussions or what I call them, at least near total KO's. I hope Tua looks out for himself and saves himself for the rest of his life. I'm guessing he already knows he's noticed that there are things that have changed in his mind and body, but only he can feel those things... Just praying for the man, have a good day yall.

[@joeuseldinger7614]

I slipped on a rubber dodgeball in gym class, got up, didn't realize I got hit, threw the ball, everybody yelling at me that I was hit like 15 seconds ago. Then I walked off. 2 hours later I was throwing up in the bathroom.

[@jaredpribyl]

Harbaugh is proving that he wasn’t simply protecting JJ at Michigan by running the ball all the time…bc he’s doing the same thing with Herbert

[@michaeljohnson8353]

Bc points come out of the passing game but the run game softens the defense. I’ve been critical of KOC bc I think he likes to pass too much. This year he’s been a lot better. Run da rock!!!

[@InchonDM]

@@michaeljohnson8353 I feel like KOC was leaning on the pass in previous years because he knew the Vikings run game was weak, but they had other parts to fix first -- namely the everything on the defense. Now we have Brian Flores doing dark wizardry there, and the Packers have decided they don't need the heart and soul of their team anymore in Aaron Jones, so let's go fix that right up, eh?

[@michaeljohnson8353]

@@InchonDM yes I agree however I think sometimes he still gets pass happy. They Darnold interception came right after 3 straight good runs keep gashing a tired defense when you can. It’s nitpicking in this past game but last year he even kept passing either Dobbs lol

[@robertnelson3018]

Jim Harbaugh might be the Vince Lombardi of this generation. VERY impressive. Boone thinks highly of him having played for Harbaugh.

[@tonyowens6802]

Next thing you know, FBs will make a comeback…

[@nschoena]

One of the many reasons I love this channel is the honesty from Jeremiah and Alex. They are hardcore and all about toughness. But they know what these head injuries do to these warriors. They know what’s important long term. So refreshing to see such tough ass motherfuckers talk about what’s more important. Kudos, bros!

[@cman8650]

Great segment about Tua and concussions. You should consider making that segment its own video, I think it was really informative to hear former players talking about it and their own experiences.

[@wideglide2153]

Thank you for talking candidly about concussions and thank you for talking about the ground crew member. I did a quick search to see if I could find a video regarding the ravens game. 1 showed up. How sad there is no care or regard to someone working the game dying and being saved. I assume he didnt die but didnt find anything definitive other than he was responsive prior to being taken to the hospital. And again best pod on football!

[@Vikings1974]

Hey not only do we have AARON but CHANDLER is a beast

[@heathhooper3699]

Hearing them talk about looking out for a teammates health who wanted to hide a concussion is super incredible. Thats big man stuff.

[@freefall8243]

Laundry is dangerous. The worst back injury I ever suffered was transferring laundry from the washer to the dryer. Called the ambulance because I couldn’t walk.. on my back for a full 2 weeks after that.

[@Vikings1974]

I love the way he puts his head down and goes right into the defensive player WOW

[@tkuebler9561]

Need to get Nailor's on field speed, on Jefferson's 97 yard TD. He had to have had one of the fastest times of the weekend, running to block for JJ.

[@willosee]

In Australia we have had the same problem with the hip drop tackle. Getting the ref to call it is a problem.

[@rexdink]

It's okay, the Floor is yours.🤣🤣🤣

[@snowrs1]

Imagine being Cleveland right now. The opposite of Minnesota.

[@collinlarson9465]

Great podcast. Just found this pod and you guys are very knowledgeable and make it funny while not being too dirty mouthed😂🙌

[@lucasfitcher1983]

Concussion stories are always the best when you're listening to them except for the headache

[@sllingky]

I grew up a mile from Memorial Stadium during the Tom Osborn era. I'm with Jeremiah and his excitement. It's a big deal! Riaola's for real. Go Big Red!

[@swen6797]

From what Mackey recapped from their picks, he is 2-2 , not 3-1. He said he had dolphins over bills and colts over packers.

[@samp7166]

A while ago I got a concussion when I wiped out on some ice while riding my moped to get my shift at Jimmy John’s.

[@taylorstein7647]

A lot of people thought this was the year to show how much Kirk meant to this team… except this year shows the exact opposite lol

[@robe2504]

Before JJ was injured, I predicted Penix would start for the Falcons before JJ did for the Vikes. I can see Penix starting week 13 after the bye at the absolute latest.

[@chadharris7988]

Let’s go boys!!! Gotta love the NFL, what you thought you knew no longer matters.

[@tonyowens6802]

Eat it Sirles and Boonie!!! SKOL!!!

[@Hassy-zb2xs]

Sirles talking about not remembering a decent portion of the game after a concussion is spot on. Former defenseman at the Junior A level. I jumped a pass at center ice and got absolutely blown up as soon as I touched the puck. I don't remember anything about the remainder of the shift, including the interaction with teammates on the bench. Apparently, when it was asked, "Kenny, you good dude?" My response was who the fuck is Kenny? I spent the next 3 to 3 1/2 weeks on my bed in a dark room before symptoms went away, and I was cleared to play again. That was my 3rd and by far the most severe. It is absolutely nothing to mess around with.

[@TFirm64]

Got knocked out in college doing one on ones, and yea... was out for 30 seconds and had no idea.

[@jamelie22]

It's KO not KOC. His name is Kevin O'Connell not Kevin O. Connell. The players call him KO, I'm calling him KO.

[@yellowdodobird6813]

Great break down fellas you guys got a new subscriber

[@JossParkerPopArt]

I race enduro motocross on 12-14,000 foot mountains in Colorado. Coming down a super steep incline and a rock jumped up and bit my front tire. I lost control doing atleast 40mph super man over the bike and just blackness. I wake up I dont know how long after, just lost. Luckily it was just a concussion and not a broken neck. I still ride, but if i had 2 or 3 more of those, its a wrap!!!!

[@halbeauvais6840]

Golly Philip is my new ringtone

[@codysingsaas8140]

Great show - you guys are a great combo

[@klk420aday]

Thank you! Love the influx of content

[@clarkaverill1041]

Don’t you think the improvement in both the Vikings lines has something to do with their success?

[@HendersonHinchfinch]

LFG it’s been too long since the last episode

[@SoCalNative75]

^This

[@karma99]

I'm not a Cousins homer at all, but did you see that drive last night 1 minute left in the game down 6? It was probably the D being too lax, but that was impressive. And it all started off a Saquon drop?? Muwahahahaha... a twisted Giants fan. And you definitely need to do early Monday shows this season, Jeremiah is so grumpy it's fantastic! Not arsey grumpy, but the agent self-control hasn't quite kicked in so we hear the real Je. Now we know why Green Bay has yellow in their scheme, hides the chunks. This was a golden episode, great stuff.

[@willosee]

As soon as I knew we won I was looking forward to this show.

[@whiteplants6888]

Victory Monday

[@PurplePurgatory17]

Boone and Sirles need their audio bumped up a smidge 👍👍

[@mrmayortheiv]

Speaking of Tua, I think it's in the NFL's best interests to force the issue and make him retire. In addition to his own health, If he gets another concussion (which is getting easier for him on lighter and lighter hits) that gives him permanent damage, the entire sport is negatively affected.

[@dianewilliams9661]

I will say I likely got 2 mild ones playing coed rec volleyball with some friends in my late 20’s. Two separate times got hard spikes to the nose/forehead area. The first time I kept playing. Second time I was done for the night. Keep on producing great shows. Definitely educating and entertaining!

[@Jane-yg1kf]

Great show!

[@rjharrold2907]

Ive had maybe 3 concussions but at least 2. The one I remember the most is when I was like 10 maybe and it was winter. We have a wooden porch with 6 or 7 steps and concrete below and yeah basically I slipped on the sleet/snow at the top of the steps goinf down because I was going jogging speed. Next thing I remember was being in the backseat on the way to the hospital and asking a question my parents said I already asked

[@stxmisanthrope]

Running the ball is demoralizing to defense and spells your defense. So they can be at their best when they get back on the field.

[@tonyowens6802]

Just you and me Mackey!! SKOL!!!

[@GlennMein]

I guess it's going to be a war next week with Hunter vs Darrishaw

[@ck9292]

One defensive coordinator laid an egg this weekend. His name rhymes with Limmer and Derek Carr just wooped him.

[@usa91787]

@@ck9292 Dallas will find out he's a rigid authoritarian that can't but most likely won't design his defense for the players he has and as such their defense will be ranked in the upper teens to low 20's in the NFL. Probably his last NFL gig.

[@forlornHope]

Cheers 🥃

[@tonymath3359]

Boone… talk into the mic

[@clintonreisig]

same for Judd

[@ryandaley3351]

The Vikings are better this year than they were in 2022 when they went 13-4. The defense is greatly improved with Flores as DC. The offense is also better. Once they get full strength, look out. This team is good enough to compete with the best teams in the NFL. Darnold is good enough to run this offense. Houston, you have a problem.

[@robe2504]

100% accurate.

[@robe2504]

Purdy is considered one of the smartest young QBs and Flores had him covered. The defensive group should keep improving with more playing time together and Flores has a parade of inexperienced and young QBs coming his way the next few weeks - Stroud, Love/Willis, Lawrence, Richardson, Williams, Levis - and some old men - Rodgers, Stafford, Kirk.

[@marklarson9847]

I concussed myself freshman year at the U. We were doing a race down the hallway where you ran sideways with your back pressed against the wall. The bathroom door was on my side, and when I got to it, it swung open and my head slammed into the tile. Special Export may have been involved.

[@kevincowan1913]

The Vinks runners are hot as well . Week1 AJ 7.1 per carry . Week 2 Ty Chandler over 6.

[@blaowtousai]

Just want to say, i had pulled for a Baker Mayfield in Purple back near the end of the 2023 season. Darnold has done well enough, but what would we have seen with a resurging Baker to JJets connection?

[@mavericklewis4392]

Great show today.

[@jamierask8527]

I hope Darnold and the defense continue to play great and get them to either the NFC championship game or the SB. I would love to see the Vikings and Houston in the SB. That would be a breath of fresh air from the last 5 years of SB.

[@amimnaugh625]

I was running to the cafeteria for lunch in my sophomore year of high school while wearing my back pack, double strapped. A door handle caught a strap and halted my forward progress immediately, whipping me into the steel door. I woke up a few moments later to a buddy laughing and pointing at me. Might have been a concussion. I thought I was ready in the cafeteria eating lunch

[@tmgardner01]

Once went to the defensive huddle, I was a rb. Played the second half, and had no memories of playing. Not worth it

[@ediktedpoet]

One of the only pods I'll actually watch and thoroughly enjoy. Boone is so fuckin funny

[@jamierask8527]

9:51 Mike Zimmer didn't catch up to New Orleans offense yet...🤣🤣🤣

[@sethmaki1333]

My most embarrassing concussion is my most recent one. I work in a restaurant and stepped on to a freshly mopped floor and slipped, landing on my ass so hard that my lower jaw hit the upper so hard that I was counting stars and fighting nausea the rest of the shift. I have a rather extensive history with head trauma as well, and the concern is always in the back of my mind. I worry about whether or not my kids will have to help me live in the next few years. CTE is certainly a scary proposition for anyone.

[@walking_on_MARZ]

Outstanding work men!

[@Rent509now92]

The Williams wall was the best all time run stopping defense for the Vikes but the pass defense was ass This defense has multiple options to interchange multiple players depending on what the offense is doing MODERN DEFENSE Praise Flo !!!!!

[@JasonWinger-fy4gr]

I was cutting a tree that was hung up in other trees and it kicked back and knocked me out most likely a concussion had to think of where I was don't know how long I was knocked out I was at work

[@SoCalNative75]

Collinsworth couldn't get his tongue outta Caleb's bum all night...it was disgusting. What the f, did someone pay him to praise him, or is he sweet on Caleb? Maybe they had a manicure pregame party

[@michaeljohnson8353]

They need a stadium so the NFL is promoting them. That’s his job he’s just taking directives.

[@jimquast8186]

I call him butt sniffer he also has nose so far up Rogers ass it funny

[@ForceOfNorse]

Write this down! THE GINK picks off Caleb Williams for 6!

[@DoctorPatrola]

Well, to Boone´s point: if look to the last 2 dynasties, Brady and Maholmes tooked salary cuts/low salary to improve the team around them and then build their dynasties.

[@robcanisto8635]

It's not Maholmes. It's not Mahommes. It's Mahomes. Nation of illiterates ffs

[@edgardiaz5387]

Dolphins need to call Carolina for Young

[@joshnewman6667]

Boone one day will coach my kid

[@wade-be7sz]

as a long time bears fan i can most of there games for years is hard to watch.

[@JustLewey]

“Organic, fundamental football”.

[@AnthonySkalbeck-ts3cd]

The vikings and 49ers game was a real dogfight

[@adamborkowski982]

Phil swearing still sounds weird 😂

[@ShaneThibault-m9z]

GO BIG RED !!!

[@thestereoclub6735]

Ok, my concussion story: I was playing the other football (soccer) in an Austin rec league at Zilker park 40 years ago. I was told the following...I jumped at an awkward angle to head the ball, and a guy on the other team jumped late. The top of his head hit me square in the temple and out went the lights. However, I was still functional. The refs got me to the sideline, but my team sort of forgot about me. Another game was in progress on the field next to ours. I wandered over and started playing . Again, the refs had to stop the game and get me off the field. I woke up in a minor emergency center a few hours later while I was tossing my cookies in the toilet. Yeah, Tua needs to retire.

[@adrianhorien5211]

growing up in the '70s, falling on the ice, cracking my head on the ice was pretty common...seeing stars, sick to my stomach, dizzy and disoriented happened every other week.

[@PurpleFaithful1]

Love the takes where McCarthy is trash and Caleb is the second coming. I come here for the brilliance

[@seaniethemick]

Vikings: There's two and oh; and TWO and oh, and this is the latter. Beating The 49er's was such tattoo on the face for the Vikes as warriors and beasts with a badass side. This team is NOT the guy you let your daughter date!

[@austinhb99]

Caleb Williams is going to get HURT if his line can’t do their fucking job

[@jakethornton4856]

I know a lot of people are saying the decision is up to Tua but I think the NFL or Dolphins should step in. They should force him to retire and give the Dolphins a pick to compensate them but Tua isn't the only person affected by this, no one wants to be the person who hits someone and kills them on the field or permanently disables them. Also I think that some people are just susceptible to concussions, I was in the Army and playing football i got tackled and fell back like Tua and hit my head on a rock and ive slipped on ice and went horizontal and hit my head and other times but I never had a concussion, I have other health problems but I have taken so many head hits without a concussion and thats why i was so surprised with tua got concussed the first time from falling backwards but i have seen other people get concussions the same way since.

[@briangood2048]

Offensive plays might be down because they are starting at the 30

[@greenjackets65]

Why does Boonie look like he cut the cheese lol

[@speed777king6]

He’s a 49ers fan

[@JimmyWashingtonII]

QB took a lot of the money that they used on defense

[@westb1028]

Or offenses are scoring faster so they don’t need as many plays or time of possession. Is overall scoring down? That would be the stat to follow.

[@TheMcwattchris]

Green Light, Ryen Russillo and then OLine pods is my ranking

[@robcanisto8635]

sure about that buddy? RR is a dweeb and Green Light is just Chris being high af and the other two dudes saying 2 words every ten minutes wtf 😂😂😂