Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso of DraftGradebook.com analyze a report from Jordan Schultz that top 10 teams in the NFL Draft are trying to trade down. Could the Minnesota Vikings trade up with someone and land a pick like Jeremiyah Love or Caleb Downs? Plus 2000s comps for current NFL Draft picks Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Matthew Coller talks with Will Ragatz of Vikings on SI about the Minnesota Vikings' plans for the NFL Draft. Is there a way that Rob Brzezinski can "win" the draft? Will talks us into it along with trade-up scenarios and Matthew makes the case for the Vikings selecting an offensive tackle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...

Matthew Coller talks two notable visits to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Emmett Johnson from Nebraska and wide receiver Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati. Let's do a draft simulation where the Vikings try to help Kyler Murray. Plus there is a report that the Vikings could go after a cornerback who requested a trade. Also Matthew re-watched the 1998 NFL Draft. Some takeaways there. And a Rueben B...

Matthew Coller talks two notable visits to the Minnesota Vikings. Running back Emmett Johnson from Nebraska and wide receiver Jeff Caldwell from Cincinnati. Let's do a draft simulation where the Vikings try to help Kyler Murray. Plus there is a report that the Vikings could go after a cornerback who requested a trade. Also Matthew re-watched the 1998 NFL Draft. Some takeaways there. And a Rueben B...

Matthew Coller talks with SI On NFL Draft analyst Justin Melo about his running back rankings. Would it make sense for the Vikings to trade up to take Jeremiyah Love? Where should Jadarian Price go? Who's the third best running back in this class? Plus two running backs that Justin really likes the fit with the Minnesota Vikings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...

Matthew Coller talks with Max Chadwick of the Preferred Walk On podcast about the top players who are being mocked to the Minnesota Vikings in the draft. Max breaks down the safest picks like Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman and Clemson's Peter Woods and the biggest risks like Florida's Caleb Banks and Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for i...

Matthew Coller talks about a run of visits that the Vikings have had from projected Day 2 wide receivers. Let's have a closer look. Is that a good idea? Plus an NFL.com mock draft that does a very good job of handling the Vikings' needs. Plus looking at old Purple Insider opinions about the Vikings' drafts. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS a...

Matthew Coller talks about a run of visits that the Vikings have had from projected Day 2 wide receivers. Let's have a closer look. Is that a good idea? Plus an NFL.com mock draft that does a very good job of handling the Vikings' needs. Plus looking at old Purple Insider opinions about the Vikings' drafts. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS a...

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Matthew Coller talks about how the NFL universe is still mock drafting Oregon S Dillon Thieneman in every draft but a few rogue analysts have other ideas. Who are the most interesting other players mocked to the Minnesota Vikings? Let's have a look and then chat draft and more. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsid...

Matthew Coller talks about how the NFL universe is still mock drafting Oregon S Dillon Thieneman in every draft but a few rogue analysts have other ideas. Who are the most interesting other players mocked to the Minnesota Vikings? Let's have a look and then chat draft and more. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsid...

Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso analyze a bunch of Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft day trades proposed by ESPN's Bill Barnwell. Plus they talk about De'Von Achane's potential availability and analyze Peter Schrager's mock draft that has the Vikings taking a different defensive back than expected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Matthew Coller talks about New York Giants star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence requesting a trade and why the Minnesota Vikings would make sense and some of the potential drawbacks. Is he worth the price? What would the defense look like with him in 2026 and beyond? Plus we look at Check The Mic's mock draft, which has an interesting idea for the Minnesota Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is...

Minnesota Vikings acting general manager Rob Brzezinski had some interesting things to say at the NFL owner's meetings last week about his NFL Draft philosophy. Let's go back and take a closer look at them. What does it mean for the player most mocked to the Vikings, safety Dillon Thieneman? One fan wants to know. Plus Matthew Coller's first ever Purple Insider NFC Power Rankings. There's at least...

Matthew Coller is joined by college football analyst for A to Z Sports Joe DeLeone to discuss the upcoming NFL Draft, what positions and which players should the Vikings target in the draft, and much more. 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...

Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about NFL Draft prospects who have visited the Minnesota Vikings. Several running backs that stood out, a deep sleeper wide receiver and more. Plus Vikings fans questions on the draft approach and what's next this offseason for the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsi...

Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about NFL Draft prospects who have visited the Minnesota Vikings. Several running backs that stood out, a deep sleeper wide receiver and more. Plus Vikings fans questions on the draft approach and what's next this offseason for the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsi...

Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about how acting Vikings general manager Rob Brzezinski suggested at the owner's meetings that there could be still things coming down the pipeline for the Vikings roster. What does he mean? What does it mean for the Vikings approach to the NFL draft? Are there still players who could impact the Vikings in free agency? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to...

Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about how acting Vikings general manager Rob Brzezinski suggested at the owner's meetings that there could be still things coming down the pipeline for the Vikings roster. What does he mean? What does it mean for the Vikings approach to the NFL draft? Are there still players who could impact the Vikings in free agency? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to...

On a special edition of Bleav in Chargers, Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson joins Lorenzo Neal and Matt “Money” Smith to reflect on one of the most dominant eras of Chargers football. LT discusses his mindset, his team's physical identity, and what made their run game nearly unstoppable. LT shares stories from legendary battles with Ray Lewis to record-setting touchdowns. He also discusses the cu...

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In Phoenix, Arizona, for the NFL Owner's Meetings, Matthew Coller and Alec Lewis of The Athletic talk about Kevin O'Connell's comments on how the Minnesota Vikings will handle their quarterback "competition" and whether the Vikings should trade Jonathan Greenard. Plus Matthew answers questions on whether Jordan Addison's fifth-year option changes the idea of drafting a wide receiver. The Purple In...

Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press about sit down interviews in Arizona at the NFL Owner's Meetings about Kyler Murray's fit in the offense, the Vikings GM search and Jordan Addison having his fifth-year option picked up. Plus will Harrison Smith play again? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpl...

National NFL writer Mike Sando joins Matthew Coller to talk about how he sees Kyler Murray fitting with the Minnesota Vikings. He also discusses the Vikings' future at general manager and how they will structure the front office. Plus Matthew answers Viking fan questions about the NFL Draft approach by the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

Matthew Coller talks about a recent piece on Vikings.com that looked at a bunch of different mock drafts and they seemingly all have Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman coming to Minnesota. Matthew explores whether that's a good idea and looks at the rogue NFL mock drafts that go with different players other than Thieneman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for infor...