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Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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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.

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United States

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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.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Vikings historian breaks down Jim Marshall's legacy and JJ McCarthy's place in Vikings QB history

6/5/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:39:49

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Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer talks JJ McCarthy's strong first impression

6/4/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:56:58

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Projecting Justin Jefferson's numbers with JJ McCarthy

6/3/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:55:29

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We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 2)

6/3/2025
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:01:21

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We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 1)

6/3/2025
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:00:19

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How did JJ McCarthy look in OTAs? (Week 2 edition)

6/2/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:47:11

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ESPN's Mike Clay is giving big projections to JJ McCarthy

6/1/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:40:39

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EMERGENCY POD: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signs contract extension

5/30/2025
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings announcing that GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has signed a multi-year contract extension. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:53:49

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JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 2)

5/30/2025
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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:53

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JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 1)

5/30/2025
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? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:49

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How did JJ McCarthy look at OTAs?

5/28/2025
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:44:19

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Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz projects McCarthy, Vikings opposing QBs

5/27/2025
Matthew Coller is joined by Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz to project how well Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will do this season, as well as the opposing QBs the team will face this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:41:54

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Is Jalen Ramsey worth talking about for Vikings? (Part 2)

5/26/2025
Matthew Coller talks about seeing Vikings fans discuss a Jalen Ramsey trade. Does it actually make any sense or are we just bored? Also, as we rank stuff, where do we think most rankers will put Kevin O'Connell among head coaches? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:51:59

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Is Jalen Ramsey worth talking about for Vikings? (Part 1)

5/26/2025
Matthew Coller talks about seeing Vikings fans discuss a Jalen Ramsey trade. Does it actually make any sense or are we just bored? Also, as we rank stuff, where do we think most rankers will put Kevin O'Connell among head coaches? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:12

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What we'll be looking for at OTAs

5/26/2025
Matthew Coller discusses what he's looking for at OTAs before answering several of your Vikings questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:12

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The Athletic's Daniel Popper talks Jim Harbaugh and Chargers-Vikings

5/23/2025
Matthew Coller is joined by The Athletic's Daniel Popper for the latest installment of our 'Way-too-early preview' series, this time talking all things Chargers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:45:02

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Who are the most interesting Vikings of the next 5 years?

5/22/2025
Matthew Coller talks about his article on the most interesting Vikings of the next five years and answers Vikings fan questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:01:09:30

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Mark Wilf says JJ McCarthy has "gravitational pull" as a leader

5/22/2025
Matthew Coller talks about Vikings owner Mark Wilf's comments about JJ McCarthy's "gravitational pull" as a leader. Plus, he answers your questions and reacts to your 'What I'm looking forward to' comments. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:42:40

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Joe Burrow vs. Brian Flores in Week 3? Let's talk about it!

5/20/2025
Matthew Coller is joined by Joe Goodberry of Bengals on the Brain for a way-too-early preview of the Week 3 game against the Bengals. How will Brian Flores' defense look to stop Bengals star Joe Burrow? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:22

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Vikings will host joint practices with the Patriots -- good idea? (Hour 2)

5/19/2025
Matthew Coller talks about how the Vikings made it official that they will host the Patriots for joint practices during training camp. Do we like joint practices? Also let's start getting some hot 2025 takes going. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:57:16