Explore every episode of the podcast Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
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| How Kevin O'Connell can elevate JJ McCarthy's game | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:37:00 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Bobby Peters of Alert The Post to discuss Kevin O'Connell's Vikings offense and how KOC can help elevate second-year QB JJ McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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| Dane Mizutani breaks down Kirk Cousins' Netflix comments, picks the schedule | 09 Jul 2025 | 00:58:57 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to react to Kirk Cousins' comments in the Netflix Quarterback documentary regarding leaving Minnesota. Plus, Dane picks the schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Should the Vikings have traded for Jalen Ramsey? (Hour 1) | 01 Jul 2025 | 01:09:00 | |
Matthew Coller breaks down the Steelers trading for Ramsey. Should the Vikings have made a similar offer to the Dolphins? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Do the Vikings pre-draft visits tell us anything? (Hour 1) | 15 Apr 2025 | 01:00:24 | |
Matthew Coller looks at some numbers about the Vikings visits and one position is standing out in particular. Does it really tell a story or is it just noise? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Aaron Jones says JJ McCarthy is 'different' and 'wants to be great' (Part 2) | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:47:37 | |
Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones's comments on Good Morning Football about JJ McCarthy and discusses some random scenarios that would be shocking if they came up. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and interesting comments from former Viking Garrett Bradbury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Aaron Jones says JJ McCarthy is 'different' and 'wants to be great' (Part 1) | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:47:24 | |
Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones's comments on Good Morning Football about JJ McCarthy and discusses some random scenarios that would be shocking if they came up. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and interesting comments from former Viking Garrett Bradbury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mel Kiper Jr. has the Vikings taking who??? | 10 Apr 2025 | 00:52:28 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso to react to Mel Kiper's latest mock that has them making a surprising choice at No. 24 overall. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Jeremiah Sirles loves one guard for the Vikings in this draft | 09 Apr 2025 | 00:55:43 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles, who has pinpointed one guard the Vikings should absolutely take in the draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| FansOnly: What prospect are you dying on the hill for? | 08 Apr 2025 | 00:48:02 | |
Matthew Coller answers your Vikings questions, ranging from which prospect he is dying on the hill for, any Asante Samuel steam, and long term defensive roster build. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: Trading Addison, Ranking Hockenson, Coolest WRs | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:09:15 | |
Matthew Coller picks up answering more Vikings questions before Intern Clay jumps in to discuss his thoughts on trading Jordan Addison, where T.J. Hockenson ranks among TEs, and who the coolest WRs have been in the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Opposing execs hated the Vikings offseason? Hm. | 07 Apr 2025 | 01:01:51 | |
Matthew Coller talks about an article in The Athletic quoting executives around the NFL who were down on the Vikings offseason and questioned GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's power. This narrative is getting tired, isn't it? Plus answering Viking fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick is all about the Vikings' over | 05 Apr 2025 | 01:01:23 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick to discuss the Vikings' over/under and why he is taking the over on Minnesota this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: Vikings on Hard Knocks chances and rule changes | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
Matthew Coller talks with Intern Clay about what they would want to see if the Vikings were selected for Hard Knocks. Also, how they view the plethora of rules changes instituted by the league this offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Which position groups will provide most competition at training camp? | 30 Jun 2025 | 00:49:40 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| 5 guys the Vikings should stick and pick in the NFL Draft | 04 Apr 2025 | 01:15:21 | |
Matthew Coller talks about the players he would stick at No. 24 pick to take and then answers Vikings fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Will Ragatz talks us into J.J. McCarthy making an easy transition into QB1 | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:59:32 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Bring Me The Sports' Will Ragatz to play a game of Talk Me Into, in which Will talks us into J.J. McCarthy transitioning into QB1 easily. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Why do so many mocks have the Vikings going DB now? | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:49:04 | |
A number of recent high profile mock drafts have the Vikings selecting a defensive back with their first round pick. Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso to discuss why that is and other draft related nuggets from the NFL Owners Meetings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Ben Goessling breaks down KOC's comments on Vikings free agency (NO RODGERS TALK!) | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:38:16 | |
Following breakfast with Kevin O'Connell at the NFL Owners Meetings, Matthew Coller and the Minnesota Star Tribune's Ben Goessling breakdown everything O'Connell had to say about Minnesota's offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| We talked with KOC and Mark Wilf about JJ McCarthy at the owners meetings | 31 Mar 2025 | 00:41:32 | |
Live from the NFL owners meetings, Matthew Coller and the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani react to their conversations with Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and owner Mark Wilf about J.J. McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Mike Renner analyzes 4 Vikings draft plans | 29 Mar 2025 | 00:42:20 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst Mike Renner to discuss four different paths the Vikings could take on draft night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Chip Scoggins compares Favre Watch to Rodgers drama and McCarthy expectations | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:47:41 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Chip Scoggins of the Minnesota Star Tribune to discuss expectations for J.J. McCarthy. They also compare the Aaron Rodgers-Vikings drama this offseason with the intensity of Favre Watch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: NFC North over/unders, Vikings stick and pick, Giants QB conundrum | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:45:45 | |
Intern Clay joins the show to discuss the NFC North over/unders, whether the Vikings should just stick at No. 24 and pick a top propsect, and what the Giants are doing at quarterback. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Vikings over/under is.... | 28 Mar 2025 | 01:10:38 | |
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings over-under total from Vegas and whether they are being underrated vs. the rest of the NFC North. Plus answers Vikings questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Breaking down Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments on Aaron Rodgers, contract | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:27:21 | |
Matthew Coller reacts to Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's press conference regarding the team's interest in Rodgers and his own contract. Did we learn anything new? Why didn't they shut the door on Rodgers? Does a contract sound imminent? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Counting down the most interesting Vikings at training camp (15-11) | 27 Jun 2025 | 01:09:54 | |
Matthew Coller continues with his list of the most interesting players in training camp and answers Vikings fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Which top 5 prospects at each position should the Vikings want? | 26 Mar 2025 | 01:00:48 | |
The draft is a month away. Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso to look through the top prospects at each position and discuss which ones the Vikings should be targetting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ESPN graded all Vikings free agent moves (Hour 2) | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:57:46 | |
Matthew Coller reacts to ESPN's underwhelming grades of the Vikings free agency moves and answers fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ESPN graded all Vikings free agent moves (Hour 1) | 25 Mar 2025 | 00:59:01 | |
Matthew Coller reacts to ESPN's underwhelming grades of the Vikings free agency moves and answers fan questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Who's the Vikings backup quarterback going to be? | 24 Mar 2025 | 00:48:49 | |
From the road, Matthew Coller takes time to answer your Vikings questions, including who the backup QB is going to be in 2025, Okudah comparisons, Super Bowl timelines, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: Rules changes and top 3 Vikings post-free agency draft targets | 21 Mar 2025 | 00:53:13 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Intern Clay to look at some of the proposed rule changes, the top three Vikings draft targets now that the main part of free agency has wrapped up and much more in this edition of Clay's Corner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Takeaways from Vikings free agent introductory press conferences | 21 Mar 2025 | 01:12:59 | |
Matthew Coller talks about what he learned from Jonathan Allen, Javon Hargrave, Isaiah Rodgers, Ryan Kelly, Jordan Mason and Will Fries introductory press conferences. It seems that The Athletic is keeping the Aaron Rodgers/Vikings thing alive and Adam Schefter kinda hesitated on TV. Things are still weird there. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| The Athletic's Alec Lewis ranks the most important Vikings moves this offseason | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:50:00 | |
The Vikings have been one of the busiest teams in the league this offseason. Matthew Coller is joined by The Athletic's Alec Lewis to rank the most important of the Vikings' offseason moves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| ESPN's Courtney Cronin compares Bears and Vikings free agency | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:46:52 | |
Both the Vikings and Bears were incredibly active in free agency. Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to compare the two teams' free agencies and where they're at in their roster builds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Chris Trapasso reacts to Vikings Rondale Moore, Jeff Okudah signings | 20 Mar 2025 | 00:52:24 | |
The Vikings have continued to add to their roster over the past several days, inking Jeff Okudah and Rondale Moore to deals. Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso to discuss those signings and how they might impact the team's draft plans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| EMERGENCY POD: Vikings will NOT sign Aaron Rodgers -- it's McCarthy time | 19 Mar 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
Matthew Coller talks about Tom Pelissero's report that the Vikings are not going to get Aaron Rodgers and will instead go forward with JJ McCarthy as their starter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Steve Palazzolo reacts to Matthew's JJ McCarthy bold prediction | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:47:50 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Steve Palazzolo of the Check the Mic podcast to react to Coller's bold JJ McCarthy prediction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Sam Monson weights risk vs. reward with Rodgers, Vikings free agency | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:48:14 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Sam Monson of the Check the Mic Podcast to discuss the Vikings' offseason moves and the risk/reward ratio with Aaron Rodgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: Justin Jefferson's contract looks better now | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:33:03 | |
Matthew Coller and intern Clay discuss the latest NFL news, including comparing Justin Jefferson's contract to Ja'Marr Chase's contract. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Bradbury released. What are the Vikings going to do with their cap space? | 18 Mar 2025 | 01:09:42 | |
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings releasing center Garrett Bradbury and what we can expect them to do with their fairly large amount of cap space. Another big signing on the way? If it's not for Rodgers, who? Plus, another week with the Vikings not talking publicly anywhere continues to raise questions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Jets analyst Will Parkinson doesn't see a Rodger-Vikings fit | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:37:49 | |
The rumor mill has been on overdrive trying to connect Aaron Rodgers with the Minnesota Vikings over the last week. Matthew Coller got together with friend of the show Will Parkinson of Turn on the Jets to discuss if that would make sense for the Vikings and if Rodgers would fit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| EMERGENCY POD: Vikings trade for RB Jordan Mason | 16 Mar 2025 | 01:43:04 | |
Matthew Coller breaks down the news that the Vikings are trading for RB Jordan Mason from the San Francisco 49ers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Vikings sign a linebacker, Kupp signs in Seattle, Rodgers watch continues | 15 Mar 2025 | 01:34:51 | |
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about the latest from free agency, including the Seahawks landing Cooper Kupp, the Vikings bringing back Eric Wilson and having Rondale Moore in for a visit and the Rodgers stuff not going away. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Clay's Corner: Biggest winners and losers of Free Agency, so far | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:43:46 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Intern Clay to discuss which teams have come out of the early days of free agency as the biggest winners and which teams are the biggest losers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Vikings add another O-linemen -- what's next in free agency? | 14 Mar 2025 | 00:53:26 | |
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about the Vikings trading Ed Ingram, reportedly set to release Garrett Bradbury and signing a swing tackle Josh Skule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Jeremiah Sirles breaks down Vikings O-line acquisitions and Ed Ingram trade | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:48:13 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles to discuss the team's acquisition of Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, as well as the trade that sent Ed Ingram to Houston. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Stop trying to make Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings happen! | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:49:00 | |
Matthew Coller talks with Manny Hill about preposterous Aaron Rodgers rumors and then they look at the remaining free agents and some shocking under-the-radar signings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Do the Vikings have the best supporting cast in the league? | 25 Jun 2025 | 00:39:31 | |
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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Smith returns for another year! | 13 Mar 2025 | 00:48:14 | |
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill were mid-podcast when the news broke the Harrison Smith had agreed to terms to return to Minnesota for another season. What does his return mean for the defense and his legacy. Plus, Manny picks Coller's made up schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| Dane Mizutani thinks the Vikings are aiming for the Super Bowl with their moves | 12 Mar 2025 | 00:49:19 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to recap a busy couple days of big Vikings moves and what they say about the team's intentions going forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||
| How does Vikings free agency impact the draft?!? | 12 Mar 2025 | 01:02:53 | |
Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft analyst to talk about how Vikings free agency will impact their draft strategy and then Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press discusses the Vikings next move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. | |||