Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Matthew Coller catches up with FanRagSports analyst and Locked on NFL Draft podcast host Jon Ledyard to discuss whether draft grades matter, where Vikings first-round pick Mike Hughes fits in and whether there is a late-round gem the Vikings found in the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller gets together with offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn from NDT Scouting. In which areas does O'Neill have to improve most? Should he start right away? What does he do well? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller connects with CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso to discuss how the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings faired in the draft. Which team improved the most? Did the Lions get the best center in the draft? Why didn't Detroit stock up on defense? How will Green Bay's decision to draft two corners impact the Vikings? And when should we expect the Vi...

The Minnesota Vikings are not getting very good draft grades after a second-round run on offensive linemen left them without a clear-cut starting guard or tackle. They selected Brian O'Neill, who is one of the best athletes in the draft. Was waiting the right move? Should they have trade up? Does the first round look different now? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin dig into the Vikings' decision to pick a cornerback in the first round instead of an offensive lineman. Where might Mike Hughes fit in in Year 1 and beyond? What does it say about the Vikings' current secondary? Who might they target in the second round? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Matthew Coller connects with NDT Scouting analyst Brandon Thorn to break down all the best offensive line prospects in this draft. Are there guards in the second round who could catch the Vikings' eye? Who are the "big four" interior line prospects? What should we make of Ohio State's Billy Price? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Matthew Coller and Arif Hasan of Zone Coverage dig into all the non-O-line prospects in the draft. Who is the best all-around tight end? Is there anyone good enough to justify a first-round pick at TE? Who do we like best of the three defensive tackles projected in the first round? Which corners would fit in with Mike Zimmer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy N...

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin go game-by-game on the Vikings' schedule. How will they match up against an improved Rams defense? Can they enact revenge on the road versus the Eagles? Will Aaron Rodgers make the Packers a tough matchup again? Will the Vikings dominate the Lions and Bears? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/...

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together for an emergency podcast reacting to the Vikings' announcement that they have signed Eric Kendricks to a long-term contract extension. How will his deal impact other players that need contracts? How does his deal stack up with other linebackers? What should make of Jarvis Landry's recent extension? How will it all impact the draft? See Privacy...

Matthew Coller catches up with former NFL wide receiver Donald Jones to talk about why so many recent first-round receivers have struggled, including Vikings 2016 top pick Laquon Treadwell. Donald explains all the details - from route running to film study - that a receiver must master to make it in the NFL. Matthew and Donald also discuss the QBs in this year's draft and his great story of making...

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss whether the Vikings should be considered the favorite in the NFC, especially after the Rams made big moves in free agency. Do the Eagles still deserve to be No. 1 in the NFC? Where do the Saints fit into the conversation? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin use a website to simulate the draft. Will the Vikings go offensive line in the first round or wait until the second because of the deep guard class? Should they target a cornerback or an offensive weapon? Are there players down the board who could be worth watching? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports joins Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin to discuss this year’s NFL Draft. What does Chris think the Vikings will do with their first-round pick? How does Chris analyze this year’s QB crop? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ted Nguyen of The Athletic joins Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad to discuss his article on how the Vikings can maximize Kirk Cousins’s skill set. How will John DeFilippo mix concepts to help Cousins? What is Cousins’s biggest strength? Where would Ted rank him? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad break down the Vikings' signing of wide receiver Kendall Wright. What does he bring to the table? How does this move make the Vikings' offense more versatile? What does this mean for Laquon Treadwell? And a look at how the signing might impact the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-...

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen joined the Purple Podcast to discuss his offseason. He talks about not reflecting on last season, watching The Bachelor, what types of pizza he likes, being interviewed by Randy Moss, what goes into being a "smart" football player and how players react to Mike Zimmer's honesty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

ESPN's Courtney Cronin and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller sit down to discuss how the Vikings will continue to fill out their roster following the big signings of Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson. Why did they let Jarius Wright walk? Will there be a defensive line rotation this year? What will the Vikings do at guard? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

Matthew Coller and Brandon Thorn of Scouting Academy discuss the Vikings' new defensive tackle. How will his presence impact Linval Joseph? Why is he considered one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL? What will the Vikings do at right guard? Should they also look at tackles in the draft? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Eric Eager dig into the numbers behind Kirk Cousins. What statistics should fans use to figure out whether a quarterback can raise their team's play? How much better does Cousins make the Vikings? And what other factors might impact his success in Minnesota? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

Matthew Coller talks with Joe Caparoso from Turn on the Jets. What can we make of the Vikings signing Sheldon Richardson? How does he fit in Minnesota? What went wrong in New York? Will Teddy Bridgewater be the starter for the Jets next season? And will the Jets still draft a QB? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

Matthew Coller checks in with 106.7 The Fan's Grant Paulsen to discuss Kirk Cousins' time in Washington, D.C. Why did Washington not fully buy into Cousins? How did his conflict with management lead to his exit? Where was Cousins the strongest and weakness during his time in D.C.? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss the Vikings' pending contract with Kirk Cousins. How will his huge contract affect the future? Will the Vikings be a top contender this year because of Cousins? And Courtney picks the Vikings' 2018 season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad jump on the microphone to discuss a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero that the Vikings have reached out to Drew Brees, who has not yet re-signed with the Saints. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad lay out plans for the Minnesota Vikings in free agency in both scenarios in which they sign quarterback Kirk Cousins or lose him to another team like the Cardinals, Jets or Broncos. Would they try to beef up the offensive line? Is there an under-the-radar position the Vikings need in free agency? Who is the top target in both scenarios? Could they convince Jerick McK...

Matthew Coller talks with Jon Ledyard, draft analyst for the Locked on NFL Draft podcast and FanRag Sports. Jon talks about how the Vikings should handle their QB situation, how realistic it might be for a top QB to fall into the bottom of the first round, How the deep guard class might impact the Vikings' decisions and whether there is an option at defensive tackle... See Privacy Policy at https:...