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@GSmurfet I’m gonna buy the best product for the value.

They can force all their liquor and dairy back on our shelves, we won't buy their shit. This isn't about trade policy, it's grassroots-driven from a Canadian resolve. We didn't ask for this. We didn't start this. There's no going back. They can go 🖕 themselves.

@TPPSkol Could be schools and opponent quality. Toledo is far from Oregon. I like both players. Would be happy with either.

Is athletic testing the main reason Thieneman is mocked to the Vikings more than McNeil-Warren?

@SleeperVikings April fools!

Breaking: the Vikings are bringing on former head coach Mike Zimmer as a special defensive assistant. Interim GM Rob Brzezinski stated “We need a calming presence in the locker room that understands team building and culture.”

@SleeperVikings Demond Claiborne. Can develop into a Jones role. We can get a between the tackles guy next year for Mason. We also need a fullback, Heidenreich for the versatility or Bredeson for the lead blocker role.

Which rookie RB NOT named Jeremiyah Love do you want to see the Vikings draft?

@Reil76 Another person from Ontario worried Canada’s pocket book is leaving. Mind your own business and try to fix your province.

The Alberta separatist movement isn’t some unstoppable wave, it’s a loud minority that can’t even hit its own targets. You needed around 350k signatures to show real momentum and you came up with 177k. That’s not a movement, that’s barely a warm up. And even if you somehow crossed that threshold, it doesn’t mean Alberta just walks out of Canada. That’s not how this works. You’re talking about years of legal battles, constitutional hurdles, negotiations with the federal government, Indigenous treaty obligations, economic fallout, currency issues, trade barriers, and massive uncertainty for businesses and workers. Not 90 days, regardless of what Keith says. There’s no clean break. No easy exit. No “just vote and we’re gone.” Meanwhile, the idea that Alberta would somehow be stronger alone ignores reality. The province benefits massively from being part of Canada through internal trade, transfer systems, shared infrastructure, and global credibility. Walking away doesn’t make those problems disappear, it multiplies them. So no, Alberta isn’t leaving Canada. Not now, not anytime soon. And a half completed petition isn’t proof of anything except how small the movement actually is. And to all Albertans that don’t want any part of this, the rest of Canada knows, and we don’t group you all in the same basket! We still love you.

@marlene4719 Don’t see a pipeline being built or a reduction in my taxes. I do not approve.

This is how it look when a leader has earned the respect and confidence of his people.

@MarkJCarney @halifaxchamber @SeamusORegan Then were are they a net transfer payment recipient? You should be chastising the premier to pull up his socks.

Nova Scotia is an economic powerhouse, fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit of workers, innovators, and business owners across the province. Thanks to the @halifaxchamber for hosting a conversation about our plan to build a stronger economy — one that creates more certainty and opportunities for Nova Scotians and all Canadians.

@NFCNorthNewss That’s ok. After 5-6 games once we’re out of the playoff race, KOC will see the error of his ways and put in JJ. Another lost season of development. Look at the dynasties, they were built by the draft not bought. Good teams let players develop

UNREAL! 🤯🤯🤯 #Vikings QB JJ McCarthy took Kyler Murray to lunch as a sign of good faith between the quarterbacks. Things took a quickly took a turn when the waitress handed Murray crayons, a coloring book, and a kids menu. McCarthy burst out laughing and told Murray he slipped the waitress a 20 dollar bill for her to prank Kyler. Kyler did not find the prank amusing and told JJ “and you wonder why they brought me in here when you act like this” before storming out of the restaurant. Not a good first impression for Minnesota’s two QB’s 😬…

@bThatGuy1 @JeffreyLuscombe The USA is great. For the most part, good people, great activities and cheap booze and tobacco. I would rather hang out with a Texan than someone from Toronto.

@JeffreyLuscombe Nope, nope, nope and nope. Never going to that shithole again! Spending my vacation money here in Canada or country's that will appreciate it and not put people in concentration camps!

But they want us to come down to their rotting country and spend money down there. No.

@JasonKauppinen @JeffreyLuscombe I agree but your boomer statement should be liberal vs conservative

@JeffreyLuscombe "their rotting country" Have you cancelled your Canada Pension Plan yet, BOOMER?

@JasonOnTheDrums @abndpcaucus She’s attractive but that doesn’t solve the silly ideas of the Alberta NDP.

#ableg How to solve poor @abndpcaucus polling Step 1. Make Rakhi NDP Leader Step 2: See Step 1

@MarcNixon24 Europe might. They are silly like that.

Decarbonize oil is a showstopper No one‘s going to pay Canada a premium for our decarbonized oil If you’re struggling right now, the only one to blame is the liberal government They rather get to net zero than allow you to prosper

@jengerson How cold does it get in the UK? We live in a locale we can see long periods of -20c. Typical liberal trying to bring utopian world view that practically doesn’t work in Canada

Carney is going to be Prime Minister forever.

@funtomvids I would exclude Alberta and Saskatchewan from your statement

🟥 Our Prime Minister is WELL LOVED and respected, across Canada. Conservative influencers would try their hardest to convince you otherwise. But Mark Carney's sky high poll numbers and the reception he gets WHEREVER he visits, tells the truth of the matter... #LeadershipMatters 🇨🇦🙂

@PhilMackey You also assume that QB5 is the same quality every year. Some years qb5 is drafted in rounds 5. Some years he is a top 11 pick. Not every qb fits all systems. We’re gonna see that this year. QB1 isn’t gonna fit the system

This is awesome research from Dave. We discussed on today's Purple Daily

@DavesAnalytics So how does this explain Brock Purdy & Tom Brady. Analytics are are part of every decision BUT scouting (film, historical body composition, age, experience) is the ultimate determinant of success. We had the numbers guy in the front office and that has killed for the roster

Hey Phil, Judd, Declan, and Thor — huge fan of Purple Daily. As someone who’s worked in analytics in pro sports, I wanted to propose a new angle for discussion. First, I want to preface my research by saying that I bought a JJ McCarthy jersey after the draft. I really wanted him to be the guy. I am also a big fan of Thor's draft evaluations. So please don't take this as hate. Just wanted to add some data and talking points to your recent discussions on the matter. I built a table of every QB5 since 1980, and if you define a franchise QB as 3+ Pro Bowls, the data is pretty clear. Teams are 183% more likely to hit on a franchise QB with QB1 compared to QB2. Teams are 240% more likely to hit on a franchise QB with QB1 compared to QB3. Teams are 467% more likely to hit on a franchise QB with QB1 compared to QB4. The drop-off is incredibly steep. QB5's almost never pan out, and JJ McCarthy was drafted higher than any QB5 in history. Combining those odds with the expectations of a top 10 overall pick is a massive organizational failure by the Vikings front office. I don't want to say the kid never had a chance, but the historical odds of his draft position show that he only had an 8% chance of becoming a franchise QB, a 4% chance of becoming a star QB, and a 2% chance of winning a Super Bowl as a starting QB. I've heard so much about patience, sample size, development, and age when it comes to this McCarthy conundrum. Not nearly enough is being said about his draft position. Even if Kevin O'Connell was a miracle worker and the greatest QB developer of all-time, the odds of him developing a star QB from the QB5 slot is less than 5%. Only 2 QB's drafted 5th at their position in the last 45 years turned out to be stars (Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts). Only one (Hurts) won a Super Bowl as a starting QB. Beyond those two outliers, the best QB5 outcomes like Marc Bulger, Andy Dalton, and Matt Schaub were borderline franchise QB's at best. The Vikings made the exact same mistake with Christian Ponder (QB4 at #12). If you're not in position to take QB1, the worst thing you can do is get desperate and talk yourself into QB4 or QB5. History says that has an astronomically low probability of turning into a franchise quarterback. If the Vikings want to find their franchise QB in the draft, they need to make sure he’s the consensus QB1. Trade up or don’t draft one at all. Funny side note: Kevin O'Connell was also the 5th QB taken in his draft, and he didn't pan out either. * Also for those asking, why 3+ Pro Bowls for franchise designation? With the recent trend of star QB's opting out of the Pro Bowl and borderline / mid QB's replacing them, you can't just go by 1 or 2 Pro Bowls. That would include players like Jacoby Brissett, Mac Jones, Geno Smith, and Tua Tagovailoa. I don't think anybody would classify those guys as true franchise QB's. @PhilMackey @jzulgad @DexsTweets @thorku @SKORNorth

@Jenniferl554563 Not sure your the demographic they look for support from.

Me too. I’ll never vote CPC ever again Pierre makes me sick. He’s so cruel. Ain’t no hate like Christian love.

@MarcNixon24 @JeffreyRWRath

BREAKING: Naheed Nenshi says 13-year-old biological MALES should compete in girls sports in Alberta Let me get this straight… The OLYMPICS are banning it in 2028 But Alberta should go the opposite direction?

@nenshi They have seen the writing on the wall. They know it’s in Alberta’s best interest to go it on its own. As a separatist, I have no hate for Canada. I want my representatives to determine Alberta’s destiny not a deaf Ottawa

Not a single member of the UCP campaigned as a separatist in the last election. But not a single one signed a pledge this year saying they love Canada and oppose separatism. Now we know why. This is a separatist government and a separatist Premier. They don’t just pander to separatists. Many of them are separatists. It’s time for them to come clean and tell Albertans who they really are and where they really stand. ctvnews.ca/calgary/articl…

@MujahidZulkifl Isn’t this what happens on every trip a government official takes? They stay in the best hotels, eat the best food, drink expensive booze? Liberal, NDP or Conservative , it’s all the same.

This is not a joke. Premier Danielle Smith travelled to Saudi Arabia, accepted high-level hospitality, and flew on a private jet linked to a foreign government. Now Albertans are asking simple questions: Were any gifts received? Were they declared immediately? Was every detail disclosed publicly and transparently? When you hold the highest office in Alberta, even the appearance of conflict of interest matters. This isn’t about rumours. It’s about standards. Public trust is earned through full transparency, not technical compliance or delayed disclosures. If nothing improper happened, then release everything clearly and completely. Leadership requires accountability. Albertans deserve that much. #DanielleSmith #AlbertaPolitics #AbLeg #UCP #Accountability #Transparency #EthicsMatter #ConflictOfInterest #Alberta #LeadershipMatters