Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether Kirk Cousins will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.
Is Jeremiah Sirles buying the Vikings as a 12 win team?
Matthew Coller is joined by former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles to discuss the Vikings' prospects for the 2025 season and whether he's buying them as a 12-win team.
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Seahawks analyst breaks down Darnold in Seattle vs. Vikings
Matthew Coller is joined by Matty F. Brown of Seahawks On Tape to discuss Sam Darnold's switch to Seattle and how he fits in their offense. Plus, a way-too-early preview of Vikings at Seattle in Week 13.
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Comparing 2025 JJ McCarthy to 2000 Daunte Culpepper
Matthew Coller is joined by longtime listener and Vikings fan Josh Smith of the The Frederick News-Post to discuss QB JJ Mccarthy and compare where he's at heading into his first season as starter and where Daunte Culpepper was at in 2000.
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Should the Vikings have traded for Jalen Ramsey? (Hour 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Steelers trading for Ramsey. Should the Vikings have made a similar offer to the Dolphins?
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Should the Vikings have traded for Jalen Ramsey? (Hour 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Steelers trading for Ramsey. Should the Vikings have made a similar offer to the Dolphins?
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Which position groups will provide most competition at training camp?
Matthew Coller answers your Vikings and football questions, including which position group will be most competitive at camp this fall, rookie playing time, and biggest GM head scratcher of the offseason. Plus, much more on this FansOnly edition of the podcast.
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Counting down the most interesting Vikings at training camp (15-11)
Matthew Coller continues with his list of the most interesting players in training camp and answers Vikings fan questions.
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Steve Palazzolo reacts to Matthew's JJ McCarthy bold prediction
Matthew Coller is joined by Steve Palazzolo of the Check the Mic podcast to react to Coller's bold JJ McCarthy prediction.
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Do the Vikings have the best supporting cast in the league?
Matthew Coller answers your fan questions in this FansOnly edition of the podcast. Where does the Vikings' supporting cast rank among the entire league? How elite is KOC? How important is Flores to the Vikings? And much, much more.
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Are the Vikings among the biggest win-now teams in 2025?
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill make lists of the 5 biggest win-now teams in the NFL and answer Vikings fan questions.
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Will J.J. McCarthy be a game manager or gunslinger?
Matthew Coller answers your Vikings questions including whether KOC is retooling the offense to make McCarthy a game manager, best away trips, and Dallas Turner comps.
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Crossover special: Matthew Coller joins the Gritiron Gang podcast to pick the All-NFC North team
This is a special crossover edition of the podcast with the Gritiron Gang podcast. Matthew Coller joined hosts Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva to pick an All-NFC North Team ahead of the 2025 season.
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Counting down the most interesting Vikings at training camp (20-16)
Matthew Coller talks about his list of the most interesting Vikings at Vikings camp and chats with Vikings fans.
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What's Dallas Turner's role going to be?
Mathew Coller answer a wide range of your Vikings questions, including what Dallas Turner's snap count will look like in 2025, what are reasonable expectations for JJ McCarthy's production this season, and are the Vikings fringe contenders? Plus, much more.
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Lions analyst answers: Are the Lions regressing?
Matthew Coller is joined by Lions beat reporter for the Detroit News Nolan Bianchi to discuss the Lions and whether the NFC North favorite is regressing.
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Jordan Addison's trial date set -- is this a pivot point? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about news that Jordan Addison will have a trial for DUI on July 15. What could it mean if he's found guilty? Is Addison going to be a long-term Viking?
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Jordan Addison's trial date set -- is this a pivot point? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about news that Jordan Addison will have a trial for DUI on July 15. What could it mean if he's found guilty? Is Addison going to be a long-term Viking?
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Packers analyst answers: Is Jaire Alexander worth it for the Vikings? Is Jordan Love mid?
Matthew Coller is joined by Grant Bilse of the Wisco Sports Show to discuss if it's worth it for the Vikings to go after Jaire Alexander. Plus, whether or not Jordan Love is mid, and other Packers questions.
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Most interesting Vikings heading into training camp (No. 25-21)
Matthew Coller begins ranking his most interesting Vikings heading into camp with players No. 25-21. Plus, he answers a handful of your Vikings questions.
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Everything we learned at Vikings minicamp (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the end of minicamp and all the things reporters on hand were able to take in from the action combined with what players and coaches had to say.
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Everything we learned at Vikings minicamp (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the end of minicamp and all the things reporters on hand were able to take in from the action combined with what players and coaches had to say.
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The Athletic's Alec Lewis is seeing GOOD SIGNS from JJ McCarthy in minicamp
Matthew Coller is joined by Alec Lewis of The Athletic to react to what they saw of JJ McCarthy and the Vikings and the team's latest minicamp practice.
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How did JJ McCarthy look at minicamp (and Darrisaw is back!)
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to discuss Vikings minicamp practice and the latest look at how JJ McCarthy looked. Plus, reaction to Christian Darrisaw's return.
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Should the Vikings sign Jaire Alexander? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander. He might be a test case for their belief in the secondary. Plus, Alexander or Ramsey? And a report about a 3-year window
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Should the Vikings sign Jaire Alexander? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Packers releasing Jaire Alexander. He might be a test case for their belief in the secondary. Plus, Alexander or Ramsey? And a report about a 3-year window
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3 things worth watching in Vikings minicamp
Matthew Coller talks about the 3 things he's looking for at Vikings minicamp this week. Plus, he answers your Vikings questions.
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Will Brain Flores's defense be even better this year?
Matthew Coller is joined by Cody Alexander of Match Quarters to discuss Brian Flores's Vikings defense and whether the improvements on the interior of the line can help the D be even better in 2025.
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Aaron Rodgers is officially NOT a Viking (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers and what the backup plan for JJ McCarthy is now... plus answering Vikings fan questions.
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Aaron Rodgers is officially NOT a Viking (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Rodgers signing with the Steelers and what the backup plan for JJ McCarthy is now... plus answering Vikings fan questions.
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Vikings historian breaks down Jim Marshall's legacy and JJ McCarthy's place in Vikings QB history
Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings historian and author of Kings of the North Chad Israelson to discuss the late Jim Marshall and his legacy. Also, they discuss current Vikings QB JJ McCarthy and the history of Vikings quarterbacks.
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Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer talks JJ McCarthy's strong first impression
Matthew Coller is joined by Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss the strong first impression JJ McCarthy has imparted during Vikings OTAs.
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Projecting Justin Jefferson's numbers with JJ McCarthy
Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Schopp of The Deep End Podcast to discuss the fantasy projections of Justin Jefferson with JJ McCarthy throwing to him. Plus, other fantasy insights after a busy offseason.
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We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership.
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We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership.
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How did JJ McCarthy look in OTAs? (Week 2 edition)
Matthew Coller is joined by the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani to discuss how JJ McCarthy did on a windy practice field at TCO Performance Center during Week 2 of Vikings OTAs. Plus, other Vikings takeaways.
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ESPN's Mike Clay is giving big projections to JJ McCarthy
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay to discuss his projections for star Vikings, including Justin Jefferson and his big expectations for QB JJ McCarthy.
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EMERGENCY POD: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signs contract extension
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings announcing that GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has signed a multi-year contract extension.
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JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about seeing JJ McCarthy at OTAs and how much we should take away from the conclusions. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and previewing the next time out at Vikings OTAs, which will be Monday. And, Jalen Ramsey picking up steam?
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JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about seeing JJ McCarthy at OTAs and how much we should take away from the conclusions. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and previewing the next time out at Vikings OTAs, which will be Monday. And, Jalen Ramsey picking up steam?
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How did JJ McCarthy look at OTAs?
Matthew Coller is joined by the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani to react to what they saw of Vikings QB JJ McCarthy at Minnesota's OTAs on Wednesday.
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