Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

Matthew Coller and Bleav in Lions podcaster and longtime TV personality in Detroit Trevor Thompson fire questions back and forth at each other to decide whether the Minnesota Vikings or Detroit Lions are more deserving of being NFC North favorites. Trevor questions the Vikings QB situation while Matthew looks into Detroit's shaky offensive line and secondary and the bizarre Terrion Arnold situatio...

Matthew Coller and Josh Smith break down some of the most underrated Minnesota Vikings players since they last made the Super Bowl. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertis...

Matthew Coller talks about The Athletic's fan survey and how the majority of fans seem to be buying the Minnesota Vikings this year. Let's go through the questions and see if we agree with where Vikings fans stand. Plus PFF put out new data on quarterbacks. Let's look at that. And then more from the underrated player list revealed. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, che...

Matthew Coller talks about The Athletic's fan survey and how the majority of fans seem to be buying the Minnesota Vikings this year. Let's go through the questions and see if we agree with where Vikings fans stand. Plus PFF put out new data on quarterbacks. Let's look at that. And then more from the underrated player list revealed. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, che...

Matthew Coller gets together with Brandon Thorn of Trench Warfare to talk about the Minnesota Vikings prospects on the offensive line. Are there big questions on the interior that will be answered? How good can Christian Darrisaw be when he bounces back? What do we know about the depth? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/pu...

Matthew Coller talks about ESPN's roster rankings in which the Minnesota Vikings came in 6th. Is this all about the quarterback position and uncertainty with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy? It doesn't appear so based on their write-up. Are we crazy for thinking they should be a good team then? Plus we reveal the first part of the most underrated players of the last 50 years and answer Vikings fan qu...

Matthew Coller talks about ESPN's roster rankings in which the Minnesota Vikings came in 6th. Is this all about the quarterback position and uncertainty with Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy? It doesn't appear so based on their write-up. Are we crazy for thinking they should be a good team then? Plus we reveal the first part of the most underrated players of the last 50 years and answer Vikings fan qu...

Brian Murphy continues his "Beyond The Beat" series with Minnesota Vikings beat reports as he introduces them to Vikings fans from a different lens. This episode includes Alec Lewis from The Athletic talking about his path to covering the NFL and what he's looking for in Vikings camp this year. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://him...

Lindsay Rhodes of SumerSports joins the show to rank the best roster cores in the NFL. Why she isn't buying the Vikings as a strong core unless some key things happen. What about the best in the NFC? Who are the most debatable? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

Matthew Coller talks about comments from Ryan Fitzpatrick about Kyler Murray's long-term outlook. Fitzpatrick said that Murray will be good this year for the Vikings but get complacent once he gets paid again. Didn't we just do this with Sam Darnold? Plus Matthew counts down his final 10 predictions for the 2026 Vikings season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check o...

Matthew Coller talks about comments from Ryan Fitzpatrick about Kyler Murray's long-term outlook. Fitzpatrick said that Murray will be good this year for the Vikings but get complacent once he gets paid again. Didn't we just do this with Sam Darnold? Plus Matthew counts down his final 10 predictions for the 2026 Vikings season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check o...

Matthew Coller continues to count down his Minnesota Vikings predictions, looking this time at Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks's potential, two pass catchers and a possible return from a certain star safety. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Bart Winkler, former national sports radio host and host in Milwaukee and now podcasting at "Into The Winklerverse" joins to talk about NFC North coaches, rant about Matt LaFleur, explain why he got married at Lambeau Field and discuss whether Kevin O'Connell has a chance at Coach of the Year. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims...

Matthew Coller jumps into Minnesota Vikings predictions week, naming a receiving weapon who is going to have a big year and officially planting his flag with a Mr. Mankato winner. Plus, what does Terrion Arnold's arrest do to the Detroit Lions? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Matthew Coller jumps into Minnesota Vikings predictions week, naming a receiving weapon who is going to have a big year and officially planting his flag with a Mr. Mankato winner. Plus, what does Terrion Arnold's arrest do to the Detroit Lions? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Matthew Coller talks about a host on CBS Sports saying that Justin Jefferson isn't a top 8 wide receiver. Matthew talks about whether there's any truth to the discussion or if it's absurd to suggest Justin is anywhere less than top five. Plus fan questions about Kevin O'Connell's future, the running back situation and what to do with JJ McCarthy if he loses the QB battle. The Purple Insider podcas...

Matthew Coller sits down with Dr. Justin Anderson of Premier Sport Psychology to talk about the mind of a quarterback and how the best handle clutch situations. He talks about the lessons QBs can take from his new book "Intentional Attention: The Science and Practice of Focus Under Pressure." Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1394373791?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title The Purple...

In a special Purple Insider episode, Brian Murphy sits down with ESPN's Kevin Seifert to talk about his career path and how he ended up as the Minnesota Vikings' beat reporter for ESPN. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Matthew Coller talks about a report from ESPN's Kevin Seifert about the likelihood of a Brian O'Neill contract extension and looks at comparable players. Plus Ryan Grigson is officially out of the Vikings front office, continuing the overhaul for new GM Nolan Teasley. And looking at predictions for two more divisions. Fans also ask Matthew to "talk them into it." The Purple Insider podcast is brou...

Matthew Coller talks about a report from ESPN's Kevin Seifert about the likelihood of a Brian O'Neill contract extension and looks at comparable players. Plus Ryan Grigson is officially out of the Vikings front office, continuing the overhaul for new GM Nolan Teasley. And looking at predictions for two more divisions. Fans also ask Matthew to "talk them into it." The Purple Insider podcast is brou...

Matthew Coller talks about a Jason La Canfora report that seems to imply that the Baltimore Ravens would be interested in trading for Jordan Addison. Do we think there's any chance of this happening? What would the Vikings accept in a deal for Addison? What does Addison need to do this year to prove he belongs long term? Plus Brendan Sorsby's request to join the Supplemental Draft is denied by the...

Matthew Coller talks about a Jason La Canfora report that seems to imply that the Baltimore Ravens would be interested in trading for Jordan Addison. Do we think there's any chance of this happening? What would the Vikings accept in a deal for Addison? What does Addison need to do this year to prove he belongs long term? Plus Brendan Sorsby's request to join the Supplemental Draft is denied by the...

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay to talk about how he's projecting Kyler Murray in 2026 and JJ McCarthy if he were to win the job. Plus, how are the Vikings going to split up the backfield with carries? How is Clay projecting the Vikings defense now that it has lost some pass rush from last year? Does he think they will hit the over 8.5 wins mark? Then after the interview, Matthew chat...

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay to talk about how he's projecting Kyler Murray in 2026 and JJ McCarthy if he were to win the job. Plus, how are the Vikings going to split up the backfield with carries? How is Clay projecting the Vikings defense now that it has lost some pass rush from last year? Does he think they will hit the over 8.5 wins mark? Then after the interview, Matthew chat...