Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about how the Vikings weren't able to find Justin Jefferson in the second half and a comment he made about the lack of targets down the stretch and they discuss whether the Vikings should hate the Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Vikings' performance against Tampa Bay, what they can learn from it and where they take things from here as they go into Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how aggressive the reaction to the Vikings' Week 1 loss should be and where they can improve from the poor start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill react to Aaron Rodgers getting injured and then discuss which upset the Vikings will need to pull to get back into it. They also answer a question about pressure on Kevin O'Connell and which teams should be panicking after Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about the Vikings' decision to cut Jalen Reagor and put Kene Nwangwu on IR. Who is Myles Gaskin? Can he help the Vikings? And does there seem to be momentum toward a Jefferson extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' initial 53-man roster, which has a few surprises, including lots of tight ends and safeties and still some likely changes to get made before they open the season. Were there any surprise cuts after all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about Albert Breer's report on Justin Jefferson's contract situation and discusses the Arizona Cardinals and many NFC teams rebuilding while the Vikings try to thread the needle. Plus talk about Kyler Murray's future, the 53-man roster and what's next going into Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins Matthew Coller in the US Bank Stadium press box to talk about takeaways from the Vikings' preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals and how Jaren Hall handled his first preseason start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reacts to the news that Trey Lance has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys, ending months of rumors and speculation that the Vikings could be a team to make a move for the former No. 3 overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from Circa in Las Vegas, Matthew Coller is joined by Eric Eager and Parker Fleming of SumerSports. Eric talks about his take on Trey Lance and what the odds say about the Vikings' chances this year and Parker takes us through the data that suggests they have areas to improve on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz talk about the end of Vikings camp and grade it from the perspective of the coaches and players and front office and talk about what's left to find out in preseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Tej Seth of SumerSports about why he is higher now on the Vikings than he was before the start of training camp and discusses TJ Hockenson's hidden value and why the Trey Lance idea is dubious. Then Drew Magary of Defector previews his Why Your Team Sucks version of the Vikings buy discussing how he's ....high on the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller breaks down the 49ers making Trey Lance their No. 3 QB and searching for potential options for a trade... which naturally draws connections to the Vikings. Plus TJ Hockenson wants to reset the TE market??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about the news that Baker Mayfield is going to start Week 1 and then discuss whether Kevin O'Connell is right to play boring preseason games rather than using them more to evaluate players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about a strange TJ Hockenson situation and discusses whether it's time to sign him to a contract extension. He looks at whether there's any reason the Vikings could be against signing him and the arguments for keeping the Pro Bowl tight end around. We look at projecting a 53-man roster and some of the questions involved and discuss the guard position and why it isn't an excuse for the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz react to the Vikings' preseason game using a game of "talk me into..." in which they talk about the running back situation, receiver room, cornerback group and how the "competitive rebuild" factors into the secondary's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk about how the Minnesota Vikings struggled to get going against the Tennessee Titans because their offensive line had such a bad night. Plus, Lewis Cine missed a big opportunity to make a play and Jaren Hall had another chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso about the major difference between the Vikings' 2022 and 2023 draft class and whether patience is still required for '22 or if it's time to call it. Plus why Jordan Addison has had a good training camp and whether Mekhi Blackmon can hold up. And then PFF's Amelia Probst stops by to talk about the data on young O-linemen and Vikings' schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller empties the notebook on Mekhi Blackmon's injury, Andrew Booth Jr.'s questionable decision after an interception and how the Vikings looked against the Titans in joint practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with national NFL writer Tyler Dunne about Vikings practice, the dynamic with Brian Flores and Kevin O'Connell, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's big picture plan and Tyler's reporting on how Jordan Love is viewed by the Packers organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reacts to Vikings-Titans joint practices and Jordan Addison's injury that kept him out. Plus, how did the offensive line perform? Some crazy punts and Lewis Cine with a new role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about which players have a chance to move up the depth chart or lose ground that they have gained during the first part of training camp. Plus, who gains more yards, Dalvin Cook or Ezekiel Elliott? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks to Arif Hasan about Dalvin Cook's contract and whether the Vikings did the right thing letting Cook walk and then discusses the criticism over the Vikings' 2022 draft class and how we should feel about the GM in general -- including why there are such harsh critics of the direction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about Kevin O'Connell's interesting comments on Ed Ingram's preseason game and the backup running back situation. Plus a discussion about whether the Vikings will be too good to set themselves up for a QB of the future and how long before we can judge Lewis Cine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions about a strange Ivan Pace Jr. PFF grade, the interior of the Vikings offensive line and where things stand coming out of the first preseason game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz react to the news that running back Kareem Hunt is visiting the Minnesota Vikings and talk about what they've seen from the running backs thus far and discuss Ivan Pace Jr. and the linebacker situation and the cornerbacks' preseason debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gives his major takeaways from the Vikings' first preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks, including being impressed by Jordan Addison and whether he needs to play any more. Plus Ivan Pace Jr. was the same player as he's been in training camp and the 2022 draft class did not have a good night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about the Vikings' opening preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks. Projecting snap counts, key players that we're most interested, whether the results matter and the coolest Seahawk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Derrik Klassen of Bleacher Report and Reception Perception to talk about his data after tracking every throw of Kirk Cousins's 2022 season. Why he believes Cousins was more impressive last year than before and could even improve this season under Kevin O'Connell. Then we talk with analytics legend Aaron Schatz who has a less rosy view of the Vikings' 2023 season by looking at the underlying analytics numbers. He thinks the team will regress significantly unless Brian Flores bails them out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about comments from Mark Wilf about Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins's contract situations, updates you from the Vikings' second night practice and then takes fan questions about what we should expect to see in the preseason, including whether the Vikings should play Jordan Addison and if there's likely changes on the offensive line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about what it means that Ivan Pace Jr. is getting more of the key first-team reps than Brian Asamoah and what happened to the 2022 draft class. Plus offensive line discussion and lots of fan questions ... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Star Tribune Vikings reporter Ben Goessling to talk about how Jordan Addison has been making plays on a daily basis, whether the Vikings' defense can take big steps forward and why he thinks the Vikings and Lions have even odds to win the NFC North Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings signing former Patriot and Bear N'Keal Harry, what's up with TJ Hockenson and whether his contract is coming soon and the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah concept of signing former first and second-round picks who didn't work out with their teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller lists his players who are emerging and those who are falling behind in training camp, including thoughts on the receivers, rookie Mekhi Blackmon, the 2023 Vikings draft class, Lewis Cine, Kirk Cousins and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about the Vikings' night practice, which was highlighted by defensive coordinator Brian Flores's very aggressive defense and more buzz about Ivan Pace Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Eric Eager of the SumerSports Show about how Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has handled the Minnesota Vikings' offseason. Is their use of void years on some contracts manageable? Are they working in a four-year window to win? Why Eric believes they should trade for Trey Lance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about a slow day at training camp with a walk through but some concerns with injuries and then discusses the early returns and what Kirk Cousins had to say about Jordan Addison. Plus a discussion about the Vikings' cornerbacks and what we have seen so far in training camp from that questionable group and a Cousins projection if Addison is very good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of SI.com to talk about Andrew Booth Jr. and Trishton Jackson's injuries at practice, whether Will is sticking with his 11-win prediction, Kevin O'Connell's comments about Dalton Riser and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about Day 5 of Vikings training camp, which was filled with news items...everything from a quality free agent guard visiting the Vikings in Dalton Risner to Danielle Hunter's fit with Brian Flores to rookie cornerback Mekhi Blackmon getting some first-team reps... and tons of Vikings fans questions along the way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Alec Lewis of The Athletic about Danielle Hunter's contract and what it means for him and the Vikings, including if it will play a role in the Vikings' future QB situation. Plus why Alec is intrigued by 3 players in particular at camp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings signing Danielle Hunter to a one-year, $17 million contract Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks live with Vikings fans about a big day for Lewis Cine and if he has a chance to take a step this year after finally showing some flashes during practice. Plus discussion about Jonathan Taylor's trade request and Kirk Cousins's future. (Don't worry, an emergency Danielle Hunter podcast is on the way) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Kevin Seifert reacts to Kevin O'Connell's comments regarding Danielle Hunter, what they mean and whether he's getting traded soon. Plus Seifert has been obsessing over the Vikings' QB situation. Does he like the way Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is playing this or does he feel like they're walking a tightrope? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels sits down with Matthew Coller to talk about his approach to leadership, why he likes an aggressive mindset and his aspirations as a head coach. Plus he chats with Vikings fans about another day of camp, which featured one of the best catches you'll ever see from Justin Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gives an update on Vikings training camp, Day 2, including Jalen Nailor being out and Jordan Addison stepping up with some impressive catches and Jaren Hall looking solid in limited reps. Plus Alexander Mattison as RB1 and Vikings fan questions about Lewis Cine and Joejuan Johnson and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Linsey of PFF joins Matthew Coller to talk about the PFF QB Annual, which features tons of new statistics regarding quarterbacks. They break down Kirk Cousins's numbers through the lens of head coach Kevin O'Connell and then talk about QBs the Vikings are going to face this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller empties the notebook on what we saw from Day 1 of Vikings camp, including the depth chart and observations about players. How Jordan Addison was used, what we heard from Trishton Jackson, where Lewis Cine was playing and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about the big-picture takeaways from the Vikings press conferences, including Justin Jefferson's perspective on a contract extension and whether Kwesi Adofo-Mensah seems confident in the team's competitive rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated dive deep into Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's opening press conferences, starting with Danielle Hunter arriving at TCO Performance Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison run down the biggest camp questions the on the eve of Vikings 2023 camp beginning, from Osborn vs. Addison to the secondary to major contract decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, starting with whether the Vikings can have a better secondary than 2020 and then a lot of talk about the team's wide receiver room, offensive line and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about Jordan Addison's speeding citation from Minnesota police and then answers questions about training camp. Players who could emerge, a cornerback pie chart, how much agents impact negotiations and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Locked On Bears podcaster Lorin Cox get into a deep NFC North dive during a game of Talk Me Into, in which they discuss Justin Fields, the Vikings' direction and what could bring Lions fans down about Dan Campbell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about whether Justin Jefferson will sign a contract before the start of the season and if there's any other storylines regarding Jefferson during camp. What about Jordan Addison vs. KJ Osborn? How will we know who's winning? Should Addison play preseason games or avoid injuries? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins Matthew Coller preview the Vikings' safety and linebacker positions with a game of "what if I told you..." in which they discuss Lewis Cine's chances to win the starting job, Josh Metellus being a player who moves around in Brian Flores's defense and our assumption that Brian Asamoah will be good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions, from whether the Vikings can franchise tag TJ Hockenson to Akayleb Evans's outlook for this season to whether Rick Spielman could have done the same rebuild as the Vikings have this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Joe Nelson of Bring Me The News talk about the Netflix documentary 'Quarterback' and how Kirk Cousins came across, the new appreciation fans have for his toughness and work ethic and what it means for his future. Plus why Kevin O'Connell was the second biggest winner of the doc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller goes through a few more of his bold predictions for 2023 and talks with author Fred Segal AKA Freezing Cold takes about his book on some of the most hilarious bad takes in NFL history. You'll never believe what people were saying about the Herschel Walker trade at the time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Tej Seth of SumerSports to talk about things that nerds are predicting for 2023. How do we factor the regression from one-score games? Is defense too unpredictable to say if the Vikings will turn it around? How about other teams set to fall back. What about Justin Fields as a passer? And much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison go through Matthew's hottest (and not as hot) 2023 predictions, starting with why Byron Murphy Jr. will be an underrated signing and talking about who lands the No. 1 overall pick and much much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Vikings fans go over his 2022 Vikings predictions, part 2. This time there's some serious misses. Geno Smith is going to be pretty unimpressed and Rashod Bateman didn't come through but the Vikings' offensive line did. And one Danielle Hunter take is still up in the air! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller discovers his article from last July with bold predictions and grades each one with wildly varying results. What did he say about where the Vikings would end up? Their biggest win and loss? What Christian Darrisaw, Justin Fields and the LA Chargers would become? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings questions about the possibility of extensions for Justin Jefferson, TJ Hockenson and Danielle Hunter and about talking with people who don't buy into analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, from whether Harrison Smith will make the Hall of Fame to the O-line's impact on the offense to if TJ Hockenson is a good positional value move for the Vikings to the most bone-headed plays in Vikings games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about enjoying the early part of training camp, how to judge Kwesi Adofo-Mensah so far and look at the remaining free agents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, including whether Jordan Addison will be the fourth option this year and what that means to the offense and whether the Vikings have the most crushing loss in NFL history Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from Vikings fans, including whether the success of the Vikings' trade for TJ Hockenson hinges on an extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about the strange nature of national commentary surrounding Dalvin Cook. He's being called an elite player, yet there seems to be very little interest in his services. Plus will the Vikings' RB rotation out-perform Dalvin and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins to continue our Random Old Games series. He talks about the Vikings' wins over Chicago and Green Bay in 2017 and how they changed the tide of that season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by analytics expert Kevin Cole of the Unexpected Points newsletter. He talks about his GOAT rankings for quarterbacks and discusses where Randall Cunningham, Fran Tarkenton, Daunte Culpepper and even Kirk Cousins land on his list -- plus, how he determines No. 1 ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bengals podcaster Jake Liscow talks with Matthew Coller about how Cincinnati went from the Andy Dalton to the Joe Burrow era. He discusses the similarities between the Dalton Bengals and current Vikings and what makes Joe Burrow so dangerous and whether the Bengals should be the favorite for the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fans questions, from how they can deploy Kene Nwangwu to a question about Justin Jefferson vs. Randy Moss to the most football-y thing we've ever done Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about some of the crazy bad stats that Vikings corners of the past had and whether the current crop of corners can improve on them and then talks about a Vikings-Lions game from 1993 that has reflections of 2023 with SumerSports' Eric Eager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Julian Council get together to have a conversation about the Vikings and Panthers. Did they make the right call in drafting Bryce Young? What can the Vikings take away from Carolina's path to the No. 1 pick? Should the Vikings be concerned about that game on the schedule or is it a gimme? Plus a hilarious Minnesota connection to the all-time Panthers passing list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison discuss Mike Clay's projections for the Vikings and which ones have the biggest chance to beat or come short of those projections. Plus a hilarious tweet about Justin Jefferson spurs a discussion about players with "ceiling" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Purple Insider launches a new weekly bit in which we look back at a random game each week during the summer. For the first episode, Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad each watch back the Vikings' 2009 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in which Brett Favre made it clear that the Vikings were going to have an elite offense. The wild game opened up a lot to talk about from the 2009 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, from whether the Vikings shouldn't have restructured Kirk Cousins's contract to whether they should still consider trading him after his comments at the end of minicamp to whether rookies who were drafted high will get preference in camp to whether the secondary is reminiscent of 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's fantasy football guru Mike Clay joins Matthew Coller to talk about his projections for the Vikings' 2023 season, including whether Alexander Mattison will be a three-down back, whether Justin Jefferson will repeat last season's greatness, whether Addison or Osborn will catch more passes and much, much more. Here's where you can find his projections: https://g.espncdn.com/s/ffldraftkit/23/NFLDK2023_CS_ClayProjections2023.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Dave Campbell of the Associated Press to rank each offseason by intrigue over the last 10 years. Does 2023 take the cake? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz get together inside TCO Performance Center to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' end of minicamp and Matthew runs down his list of all the things we learned, from Kirk Cousins being OK with playing out his contract to Justin Jefferson showing up at camp to Lewis Cine and the 2022 draft class being under pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about Justin Jefferson showing up at minicamp and a few rookies getting opportunities with the first team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reacts to the news that Danielle Hunter is not going to attend mandatory minicamp and debates over whether the Vikings should extend or trade him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz to talk about what the exit of Dalvin Cook means for predicting the Vikings' backfield. Plus, how many catches will Jordan Addison have? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF's Sam Monson joins Matthew Coller to discuss the Vikings' unique offseason, which strays significantly from the past, particularly in recent moves including the cut of Dalvin Cook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pioneer Press Vikings beat reporter Dane Mizutani to talk about the bigger picture regarding Dalvin Cook's exit. Where are they on the rebuild meter? Does Dane see this as the right direction? Why this year could be the most interesting camp in a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reacts to the Minnesota Vikings reportedly being set to release Dalvin Cook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about an NFL Network report that the Vikings are getting phone calls about Danielle Hunter. Does it appear a trade is going to go down soon? Is it full rebuild mode if they move Hunter? Who enters the spotlight on the D-line if he's traded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller runs down his list of everything we learned about the Vikings in OTAs and then dives into how rushing attempts will be distributed after Dalvin Cook is gone, Trey Lance's future and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about the lack of Dalvin Cook news, offensive line continuity and answers Vikings fan questions about whether Cook still has it and OTAs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about Justin Jefferson's ideal contract after he missed OTAs again and why a JJ extension is the most universally supported take in Minnesota sports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from Vikings fans, from why they have been so clutch in the fourth quarter to what a strong Kirk Cousins finish to the season could mean to his future and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about how the Vikings and Jets match up and then deep dive into some of the Vikings' weaknesses on defense and the guard position and discuss what they can do to improve those issues down the stretch. Plus, are the Jets among the elite tortured franchises? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Josh Larky works as 33rd team's fantasy and gambling analyst, so he joined Matthew Coller to break down what matchups might be most favorable for the Vikings in the playoffs. He talks about whether the Vikings are a good Super Bowl bet and why Justin Jefferson's for offensive player of the year is a solid play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Parkinson from Turn on the Jets joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Zac Wilson/Mike White saga and why the Jets are rallying around White. Plus how the Vikings match up in the trenches and Sauce Gardner vs. Justin Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles is skeptical that the Vikings' defense is doing it wrong but he wonders why Harrison Smith isn't used as a Blitzer more often. Sirles explains why the Patriots win was meaningful for the Vikings and what made their special teams unit special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Athletic writer Kalyn Kahler to discuss the Vikings' emergence as a contender and how they compare to the other NFC teams, plus what she thinks of the Bears' future and how Mike White is suddenly a very interesting opponent for the Vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about a crazy day in the NFL, capped off by Aaron Rodgers getting hurt in a loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Is there any chance the Vikings could still catch the Eagles for the No. 1 seed? Will Rodgers retire at the end of this year? Should the Packers just play Jordan Love the rest of the way? Also, did the Vikings finally catch a bad break with Mike White starting? And hey Jim Harbaugh just beat Ohio State. Remember when he was almost the Vikings coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy get together to break down the Vikings' win over the New England Patriots and what it says about Kevin O'Connell's ability to adapt. Plus Kirk Cousins was introspective after the game about his 2022 season and the way he's been supported by the team. Where is the bar set from here on? Plus fan questions about the Super Bowl and extra points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Vikings' huge victory on Thanksgiving Night over the New England Patriots. Why Kevin O'Connell's adjustments were very impressive and Justin Jefferson put on a show. What does 9-2 mean to their situation with the playoffs and the overall confidence of the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated get together to talk about how difficult it is to pin down the Vikings-Patriots Thanksgiving Day matchup. The Vikings are reeling on the offensive line but the Patriots' offense is horrendous. What do we make of Kevin O'Connell's handling of tough losses? Why isn't the offense putting up numbers? What will it say if they can get the train back on the tracks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and The Athletic's Chad Graff talk Patriots. Why is their offense so bad? Why is their defense so good? What does Chad think of the former team he covered playing well this year? What's it like to cover Bill Belichick and who wins Vikings-Patriots. Plus Matthew answers fan questions and has a fun World Cup discussion with the Always Cheating podcast hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles pick apart a Justin Jefferson quote about the Vikings' offense failing to adjust to the pressure they faced against the Dallas Cowboys and they talk about what Kevin O'Connell can do to deal with the New England Patriots and whether there should be concern about the growing injury list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how Brian has been a believer in the 2022 Vikings all along and how their 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys is a smack to his ride-the-wave mantra. Brian believes getting back on the horse quickly will be good for the Vikings but there are serious issues to manage, particularly the injury to Christian Darrisaw. Plus how did Kevin O'Connell handle his first major loss? What does he need to do in order to get the offense going?
For more of Matthew's Vikings coverage, head to purpleinsider.substack.com For bonus discussions, interview clips, and more videos, check out our YouTube channel! Interact with us on Twitter! @Purple_Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40-3? Seriously 40-3? We knew that a letdown game could be on the way at some point for the Vikings but Sunday afternoon's game was a complete shock. Why did the Vikings struggle so much? How does Christian Darrisaw's injury impact them going forward? What changes need to be made to avoid a serious slide going forward?
For more of Matthew's Vikings coverage, head to purpleinsider.substack.com For bonus discussions, interview clips, and more videos, check out our YouTube channel! Interact with us on Twitter! @Purple_Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune takes Matthew Coller's quiz about his level of belief in the Vikings. Andrew answers questions about whether he thinks the Vikings' chemistry is driving their success, if they can keep causing turnovers, if their team bonding matters, and more. Plus, Matthew answers fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about how the Dallas Cowboys and Minnesota Vikings match up. Everything from the offensive and defensive lines to running games to key receivers to the coaching matchup between Mike McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Bob Sturm, long-time Cowboys analyst for The Athletic and The Ticket in Dallas, about the Cowboys' loss to the Green Bay Packers last week and how their last offseason decisions are coming back to haunt them despite their good record. Plus, the Cowboys can't stop the run, which could be a problem against the Vikings and the Trevon Diggs/Justin Jefferson matchup.
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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to talk about the play of some unheralded players that led to the win over the Buffalo Bills, including a defensive tackle and two offensive linemen. What does the victory say about how this team has come together? Why is Patrick Peterson on another level and avoiding a letdown game ahead against Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy re-live the tale of the Vikings beating the Bills, Justin Jefferson's catch and how it reinforces Brian's plea to fans all season to enjoy the ride because it doesn't get any crazier than this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller live from Buffalo breaks down one of the most insane games he's ever seen as the Vikings came back from down 17 points to beat the Buffalo Bills. Now we can declare them officially real contenders.
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Matthew Coller talks about Josh Allen being listed as questionable against the Minnesota Vikings and then answers fan questions about how the Vikings can learn from adversity, whether they'll need to win every game the rest of the way to get the No. 1 seed and a wild suggestion to get Odell Beckham Jr. to Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz break down whether the Minnesota Vikings should be considered underdogs against the Buffalo Bills if Josh Allen doesn't play. Where both teams are strong and weak could define the matchup and what would have happened if Justin Jefferson wasn't the return for the Stefon Diggs trade? Was Will on board in 2018 with letting Keenum go? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with old friend Howard Simon to talk about the Buffalo Bills being a Super Bowl contender and how they look if Josh Allen can't play because of an elbow issue. Do they have weaknesses beyond Stefon Diggs? How the rest of the injury report could impact the game and how the Vikings and Bills match up.
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Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles go over what they saw on tape between the Vikings and Commanders. They look at why the interior of the offensive line struggled so much and how Christian Darrisaw has become a superstar. Plus with reports Josh Allen could miss Sunday's game, how does that even the playing field between the Bills and Vikings?
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Vikings' 20-17 victory over the Washington Commanders -- a game in which they were slow on offense for a large portion of the day but Taylor Heinicke's interception gave them the game. What does it mean to be 7-1? Is Buffalo the true test next week or does it not really matter with such a big NFC North lead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz talk about TJ Hockenson's role right away, how he impacts the offense (and where he might not). Vikings fans appear to be looking past Washington and Matthew puts his perfect record of picking games this year on the line Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Washington football analyst Mark Bullock joins Matthew Coller to talk about whether Washington's three game win streak is something the Vikings should notice or a fluke. Why do the Commanders play better behind Taylor Heinicke? Is their defensive line a good matchup for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings' O-line?
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Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen makes an appearance on the Purple Insider podcast to discuss how Kevin O'Connell has brought together the Vikings' veterans, why Patrick Peterson's energy is contagious and the best catch he ever made. Plus Adam is made aware that some folks don't love ketchup on hot dogs.
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Matthew Coller analyzes more deeply the TJ Hockenson trade to the Vikings and what it means in the short and long term and responds to fan reactions to the deal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles react to the Vikings trading for Lions tight end TJ Hockenson and then talk about the passing of former co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer and why the run game dominated against Arizona Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Vikings' win over the Arizona Cardinals and why Brian has been impressed with Kirk Cousins' play despite some of his statistics being down. He discussed Patrick Peterson's beef with the Cardinals and how veteran players are starting to drive the Vikings' 6-1 train...though there are challenges to come.
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Vikings' win over the Arizona Cardinals. Why, despite the close nature, it was their most impressive win since Week 1. We are learning about how this team has to win in order to keep rolling. Plus we look at their shortcomings on the O-line and secondary and the move they need to make at the deadline now that they have a legit chance in the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions and previews Vikings-Cardinals with Alex Clancy of Locked on Arizona Cardinals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated and Alec Lewis of The Athletic to talk about the things they would plead with the Vikings to do, including pushing the ball downfield more often, taking a big swing to win this year, playing a different right guard if need be and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF data scientist Kevin Cole, host of the "Unexpected Points" podcast, analyzes the weirdest year in recent memory and how that impacts the Minnesota Vikings' chances. Kevin's numbers aren't screaming Super Bowl for the Vikings but most teams outside of the AFC are sputtering. Where can the Vikings improve? How can increased aggressiveness unlock the answers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to talk about what happened with Mac Jones and the Patriots and whether he would bet on the Vikings to win 11 or more games and for Kevin O'Connell to win coach of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, from whether Cam Dantzler has proven to be a quality NFL corner yet or if we should wait a little longer? Why have the Vikings been so healthy this year, is it their use of sports science? Is Danielle Hunter getting back to the old Danielle? Has Kevin O'Connell been saving the good plays?
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Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans' questions, starting with how winning this year will impact their long-term decisions. Does a good season mean everyone comes back again in 2023? Did the Packers mess up their own timeline by investing in defense while Aaron Rodgers was aging? What do we think of the interior offensive line? Will we see Kene Nwangwu get a chance to see the field beyond special teams and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison break down Sunday's action with a Vikings spin, including how poorly the Green Bay Packers played and how low the bar for the NFC North crown could potentially be this year. Do the Vikings even need double digits to win the North? Let's compare the Vikings to every current playoff team. Plus how the Vikings' schedule looks now after another week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, from whether Any Given Sunday holds up to how high the bar is for the Vikings to justify their offseason direction to their future at quarterback to whether the offensive line is better this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tyler Dunne wrote a book called "The Blood and Guts: How tight ends save football." He joins to tells some of the most interesting tales from the book and talk about where the great tight ends fit into NFL history. Then Matthew Coller answers several fan questions, including picking the Vikings vs. Packers' remaining schedules Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic answer Vikings fan questions, from whether they should have hired Jim Harbaugh to "win now" to whether the Vikings have a particular skill that helps them win these close games to grading their style as a team versus execution.
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Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles go through the Vikings-Dolphins tape and stats, from Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter's huge days to Patrick Peterson's good numbers to the interior offensive line issues to Kirk Cousins' short passes and break down what it means for the rest of their season.
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Former PFF and current Sumer Sports data scientist/podcaster Eric Eager joins Matthew Coller to talk about what the numbers say about the current Minnesota Vikings team and whether they were smart in hindsight to go all-in on last offseason. Does a hot start change anything about what we expect from their future direction?
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Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about Murph's take that something special is happening with this Vikings team that they keep making big plays at the biggest moments. However, he is aware that they have to get the offense going and talks about the challenge Kevin O'Connell faces in finding the answers to what has made them middling in most statistical categories.
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From Miami, Paul Hodowanic joins Matthew Coller to break down a bizarre and ugly win for the Minnesota Vikings over the Miami Dolphins. What happened to the offense? Why weren't they able to spread the ball to anyone except Justin Jefferson? How did the defense give up over 450 yards but only 16 points? What did Kevin O'Connell say about the way they played in his postgame press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions, from whether the Vikings should be considered a lucky team so far, if Kirk Cousins' accuracy should be appreciated with so many bad quarterbacks playing this year, what the Vikings will do at the trade deadline and whether players eat on the sideline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about a crazy Danielle Hunter stat, whether Ed Donatell needs to change things up against a third-string QB, Skayler Thompson's wikipedia page and movies set in Miami Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by analytics wizard Tej Seth, who hosts the Take The Pointz podcast and often tweets out interesting stats that tell us about what's winning in the NFL. What's the key stat that says the Vikings are already a strong contender? Where could they improve? How do they match up against the best teams in the NFC by the numbers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions, including about what Cam Dantzler's big play on Sunday says about him, whether the schedule is favorable for Kirk Cousins to have another huge month, how Kevin O'Connell is handling it, should the Vikings make a trade-deadline deal? Could any normal guy hold a football for an NFL kicker?
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Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the crazy calls in NFL games and whether there's a solution to roughing the passer. Then Jeremiah talks about what he's seen as major positives for the Vikings and things that have left him scratching his head. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk more about whether the Minnesota Vikings are interesting and how they compare to other winning NFC teams. They discuss whether Kevin O'Connell's culture is having an impact on Kirk Cousins in the biggest moments and the areas where they still need to improve to keep this going.
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Vikings' tale of two halves, the first in which they smashed the Bears and the second in which they nearly gave it away. They are 4-1 at the top of the division after the win and finally a compelling team for the first time in a long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions prior to Vikings-Bears, including when we'll know how strong the Vikings really are, whether Justin Jefferson is having a good start or not, what's up with Adam Thielen and KJ Osborn and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated dig into the woes of the Chicago Bears and whether we expect the Vikings to blow them out. Part of that formula is pressure, which the Vikings haven't yet gotten from Danielle Hunter. Will he be coming along this year?
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Does this need any explanation? ESPN's Courtney Cronin, who now covers the Chicago Bears, talks about how covering Chicago is different than the Minnesota Vikings, whether it's too soon to compare Justin Fields to other bust quarterbacks and what she misses about Minnesota
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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles broke down the Minnesota Vikings' game tape against the New Orleans Saints and found a number of opportunities missed in the passing game. Is this good or bad? Plus a proclamation about the offensive line and Jeremiah's feelings on whether Kevin O'Connell can guide the team through the ups and downs of a season.
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Matthew Coller answers Vikings fans questions, from whether the Vikings are a good team or just lucky so far to Danielle Hunter's lack of production, to whether they should be happy so far with Kevin O'Connell and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings got their second wonky win in a row and a Star Tribune columnist called out Kevin O'Connell for not taking the Vikings' offense to the next level. Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about a crazy stat regarding Justin Jefferson, how we're thinking about a 3-1 start that hasn't included a great passing offense and why Murphy is inclined to ride the wave.
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic are joined by Jonathan Harrison, who was in England covering the Vikings matchup with the New Orleans Saints. It was a wild win that included some frustrating moments for the offense but the Vikings survived. Jonathan updates us on Lewis Cine and what players were saying from the locker room after the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Purple Insider producer Jonathan Harrison, who is covering the game for PI in England and then by Peter Carline, a Daily Mail writer and long-time Vikings follower. They talk about the atmosphere, how the Vikings got some good breaks with the injury report and whether the circumstances will impact the outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about the possibility of Andy Dalton starting over Jameis Winston this Sunday in London. Why the Vikings' defense is a better matchup against Jameis and whether the offense can get Justin Jefferson the football more often this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fans questions, including how patient we should be with the struggles of the Vikings' offense, who the face of the franchise is, revisiting whether we'd take Derek Carr or Kirk Cousins in a big game and what's happening with Ed Donatell's defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to go through Kevin O'Connell's explanation for why Justin Jefferson hasn't gotten off to the start we expected outside of his first half against the Green Bay Packers. Should O'Connell make changes or stick to his guns? Is he saying that Jefferson needs to understand the offense better or that he needs to do things differently? Plus, is the defense doing something wrong schematically? And Lewis Cine tweeted after the game.
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Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Minnesota Vikings' ugly win over the Detroit Lions and how much it matters that the Lions gave away the game as much as the Vikings won it. How will they get the ball to Justin Jefferson going forward? What did we make of the way the team reacted to Kevin O'Connell at the end? Why is the NFC so bad and what does that mean to the Vikings' chances to make the playoffs despite a meh start to the season.
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic debate how much of Sunday's wild win by the Minnesota Vikings over the Detroit Lions was a product of the Vikings taking advantage and making plays and how much was the Lions giving away the game. Should there be concerns about the mediocre offense? Do we think the defense will need to play "shell" coverages all year like they did against Detroit and Philly? What does this win say about the bigger picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about Harrison Smith being out for Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions and hints that they are going to play special teamer Josh Metellus over first-round pick Lewis Cine. Should there be concerns about Cine if he isn't playing over Metellus? Plus former Lion Glover Quin joins to analyze the matchup and comment on Cine not winning the job. And Matthew answers plenty of fan questions in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated talk about Kevin O'Connell being self critical and what the Vikings will be looking to turn around against the Detroit Lions this Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to do a solutions-oriented podcast, looking for ways inside the Vikings' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles that they can improve and correct some of the problems with the scheme as the Vikings return home to US Bank Stadium to play the Detroit Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy discuss the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Philadelphia Eagles and what it says about the team's strengths and weaknesses and how Kevin O'Connell handled his first gut punch. Murph believes that Vikings fans have to ride the wave and give an experienced team time, though the bigger picture has some concerning elements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Vikings' miserable loss to the Eagles. Was it scheme or players struggling? Were there some call backs to previous Kirk Cousins games of the past? Is the truth in the middle of Week 1 and Week 2 with this team and what does that mean for the big picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about how bad Justin Fields played against the Green Bay Packers and whether the Packers have resolved their Week 1 problems after Sunday Night Football. Plus notes on other relevant things to the Minnesota Vikings, including Jameis Winston's injury and performance against Tampa Bay and the Lions and Miami Dolphins' receivers dominating. And final thoughts before the Vikings play the Philadelphia Eagles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller updates from TCO Performance Center and answers fan questions, from whether the Vikings will use a spy to stop Jalen Hurts to whether this is the biggest Week 2 game in recent memory to why Kirk Cousins has caused fans to argue over him after seemingly every game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated joins Matthew Coller to do a hardcore preview of Vikings-Eagles. The Vikings' defense will face its first tough test from an elite wide receiver. Do we think Jalen Hurts is good? Will the Vikings' run defense perform better? How might they use Lewis Cine in his debut? And all feelings around the Vikings are good, could that help them in the short and long run? Or is it just a reaction to a Week 1 win over Green Bay?
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Matthew Coller talks with SB Nation's Mark Schofield about what the Vikings are going up against with Jalen Hurts and whether Hurts can continue to run and put up big point totals. Plus what did the Vikings do to get Justin Jefferson open so much and can they continue it? And: Why is Vikings-Eagles a big game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Alec Lewis just moved to Minnesota to start covering the Minnesota Vikings so he joins Matthew Coller to talk about his experience with Vikings-Packers, how covering the NFL is different from baseball, and then they break down what the Vikings can take with them from the Packers game and carry over to the matchup with the Eagles
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As first impressions go, the Minnesota Vikings did as well as they possibly could have on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. Purple Insider's favorite columnist talks about what Kevin O'Connell's mindset has done for the Vikings' vibes and whether it can all continue like this when there are ups and downs within the season. Plus, what's up with the Packers and the NFC? Is the door open for the Vikings to blast through it and win the division now?
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Vikings' 23-7 win over the Green Bay Packers. How the Vikings kept the gas pedal down offensively and kept pushing the ball to Justin Jefferson and whether the Packers' offensive struggles were the Vikings playing great defense or the Packers having no good receivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Viking fan questions about Vikings-Packers, including one of the strangest scenarios ever presented on the show and then former Packer Mike Wahle joins to talk about his memories of Vikings-Packers and this Sunday's game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde joins the show to talk about what's going on with Aaron Rodgers and why he thinks the Green Bay Packers are facing the most uncertainty they've had in a long time. Should we believe Rodgers can be the same without Davante Adams? Is Green Bay's defense a house of cards? Will the Packers take time to get things together, meaning a rough start on Sunday afternoon? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated dive into some interesting comments from Kirk Cousins regarding aggressiveness and Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen both admitted that learning the offense has been a little tricky. What will that mean for Week 1? Plus the best matchups and whether Lewis Cine not starting Week 1 matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Football writer Kalyn Kahler talks about her new podcast QB2 in which she interviews backup quarterbacks and then discusses some key questions, like whether it's reasonable to pick Kirk Cousins for MVP, whether you'd rather have him or Derek Carr to win one game, who you'd want for a locker room speech and more...
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Minnesota Vikings fans have questions about their matchup with the Green Bay Packers -- a LOT of questions. We start with when the Packers' stranglehold on the NFC North will be over and move on to whether Harrison Phillips is a key swingman, the key players if the Vikings were to win by three scores, whether we could still feel good about the Vikings if they don't win the game and many many more
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Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles returns to the show to talk about the Vikings' offense and things that could determine whether they can handle the Green Bay Packers in Week 1. He talks about a new right guard and what the scheme can do to help. Jeremiah also breaks down the havoc that Za'Darius Smith can cause and how he will be vital to the Vikings winning their opener at US Bank Stadium.
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After the first Minnesota Vikings open locker room of the year we learned that Za'Darius Smith appreciated the Vikings keeping him healthy and that is kind of a big deal going into Packers week. Plus Irv Smith Jr. sounds like he is ready to return. Will he be all the way back? Then fan questions: Was Rick Spielman bad at drafting? Will Adam Thielen stay good into his 30s? And how good do the VIkings have to be for Kirk Cousins to win the Super Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Minnesota Vikings finally beginning their season. What will Week 1 tell us about the Vikings? If something is going to hold the Packers back this year, what will it be? What advice would you give Kevin O'Connell heading into Week 1? What does the Vikings' wide-open offense tell us about the future of Kirk Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com to talk about his article about the Minnesota Vikings' new culture. He discusses Terence Newman's surprising comments about Mike Zimmer and the tangible impacts of Kevin O'Connell on the veteran players, in particular Kirk Cousins.
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New Vikings special teams coordinator Matt Daniels sits down with Matthew Coller to talk about how he ended up coaching special teams, what he thought his career path was going to be while he was at Duke, why he loves CJ Ham and why there was no punt-off before the team picked Ryan Wright. Plus CBS Sports' Bryant McFadden gives insight into his podcast co-host Patrick Peterson and discusses how the old Steelers 3-4 defenses thrived and what the Vikings will gain from improvements in culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chad Graff covered the Vikings for several years and moved on to cover the New England Patriots. What is Bill Belichick like to cover? Will Mac Jones be better in the long run than Kirk Cousins? What will the biggest narratives of the Thanksgiving Day game between the Vikings and Patriots be?
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Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings trading for receiver Jalen Reagor. What are the realistic expectations of where he fits in? Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell are making the roster their own with the last few days, including cutting Armon Watts and acquiring Ross Blacklock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz joins Matthew Coller to break down an interesting cutdown day for the Minnesota Vikings in which they surprisingly released Armon Watts and traded for Ross Blacklock. They also cut most of the 2021 draft class, including Kellen Mond and Wyatt Davis and then left the door open with cap space for the possibility of adding someone else. Suh? Beckham? Who knows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF's Eric Eager joins Matthew Coller to make official final statements of the offseason. Matthew believes the Vikings' defense will be largely improved but Eric is skeptical. Eric thinks Kevin O'Connell can be coach of the year. Plus how Kirk Cousins' stats could go down but the team could be better and why Patrick Mahomes could be MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about receiver Bisi Johnson tearing his ACL and what that means to the Vikings' depth at receiver and what they could do to replace him. Plus fan questions, including whether the Vikings should be looking to target Odell Beckham and spend the last few dollars that they have with the salary cap, also why the center position is an obsession of Vikings fans and how teams use numbers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Minnesota Vikings' preseason contest with the Denver Broncos, a mildly key injury in Bisi Johnson, whether Kirk Cousins should have played after a bad practice this week and the incredible punting stylings of Ryan Wright. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about Kirk Cousins having his roughest practice of training camp in which he threw multiple interceptions and was upset after practice. Also Kevin O'Connell responded to JC Tretter's accusation that the Vikings didn't call him back about their center position and the Vikings cut Jordan Berry. Plus Matthew and Will give their takes on the Manti Te'o Netflix documentary.
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Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans' questions, from whether Nick Mullens is like Case Keenum at all, how the Vikings might address the center position if they aren't happy at the end of camp, how the Vikings could be a contender by the end of the season and whether Daniel Carlson would have kicked the Vikings into being a better team over the last four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune to peer into his crystal ball and see the future. Will the Vikings win their first two games? Are they different from when we started training camp? Will Kevin O'Connell and Kirk Cousins be best friends by mid season? Do we believe the Lions are a scary opponent?
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Matthew Coller analyzes the Vikings' decision to send a conditional seventh-round pick for former 49er, Brown and Raider Nick Mullens. Is he the guy who could give the Vikings a chance if Kirk Cousins gets hurt? What do the numbers say about Mullens? Why didn't they make this move earlier? Plus fan questions regarding the Cousins-Zimmer relationship, the rookie class and who you'd protect in an expansion draft.
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Matthew Coller gets together with Drew Magary of Defector to talk about how he enjoys the process of talking himself into the Vikings and how he's doing it this year -- hint, it starts with the offensive line. Drew also reflects on the brief period of Jim Harbaugh possibilities and why he wonders if the new leaders are going to be able to do everything they need to do in order to win in the future. Plus a couple fan questions on the backup QB, Mattison trade potential and first-year head coaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic talk about the Vikings 17-7 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers. A struggle for Kellen Mond, who can't be trusted as the backup now. Who didn't play might be as interesting as who did. Other players who stood out for good and bad reasons and what to do with the irrelevant preseason games around the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to talk about the Vikings' training camp, whether they need help on the defensive line, if Chris Reed's injury has forced the Vikings into starting Garrett Bradbury, whether it matters that Nick Bosa smoked Christian Darrisaw a few times in camp and if Sheldon Richardson or Ndamukong Suh are still an option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyle Madson of 95.7 The Game and the Candlestick Chronicles podcast considers the time that Kyle Shanahan planned to make Kirk Cousins his quarterback, why the 49ers decided Jimmy Garoppolo wasn't good enough and what they think Trey Lance is going to do this year. Kyle dives into the timelines of Cousins and Garoppolo and why people similarly categorize the two quarterbacks. Plus he guesses the top receivers post-Terrell Owens in 49ers history and attempts a Vikings hot take.
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Matthew Coller gives his observations about the Vikings and 49ers joint practice and then answers fan questions, including several big picture topics, including the timeline for the Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Pro Football Focus' draft expert Mike Renner about the camp progress of Lewis Cine, Andrew Booth Jr. and the rest of the Vikings draft class and they play a game of talk me into, which includes Mike asking about the Packers' demise.
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Matthew Coller talks about how there's no reason for hot takes or social media rage over Sean Mannion or Kellen Mond's performance and what former Viking QB JT O'Sullivan had to say about his showing. Also we look at Pro Football Focus grades from the Minnesota Vikings' opening preseason game and what they say about the position battles and particular players and then answer questions about Ed Ingram draft takes, how to evaluate preseason games and more.
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the Minnesota Vikings' preseason matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. Breaking down the backup QB battle between Sean Mannion and Kellen Mond, two running backs emerged, the defensive line created pressure and a wide receiver seems to be a Mr. Mankato prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz and Matthew Coller talk about Kirk Cousins being sent home for an illness on Thursday and what it says about the Vikings' backup quarterback situation. Will Kellen Mond or Sean Mannion use their chance against the Raiders to convince the team either can play or will the Vikings be looking elsewhere soon? Plus what is the receiver depth chart right now? Which positions are we watching most? What do we want to see from the rookies? And what do we remember from last year's preseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Brandon Thorn of Trench Warfare dives deep into what Christian Darrisaw can be if he reaches his ceiling, what we should make of Ed Ingram and the battle for the right guard position and whether there is any solution to the issues at center. He also talks about where the Vikings can potentially rank this season if everything goes right and how they are set up for the future in the trenches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by NFL.com writer Eric Edholm, who discusses the Bears going into tank mode and having to trade linebacker Roquan Smith. He talks about whether it will work out better for Chicago to fall to the bottom of Minnesota to remain competitive and a comparable for Justin Fields. How does Edholm expect Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr. to perform in Year 1? What training camp narratives is he buying around the NFL? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller attended the Minnesota Vikings' night practice and it didn't have a lot of offensive pop. What should we think of that? Is it a big deal? Also which players stood out and is there a surprise emerging receiver in the group? Plus Kevin O'Connell's comments on development and Cousins' progress within the system and questions about the offensive line and Cousins comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller analyzes Patrick Peterson's comments on both the progress of Cam Dantzler and what we should think of his camp so far and the vibes of training camp and where they will show up the most during the season. Also he answers fan questions, starting with how the Vikings can better protect the center... by rotating centers? By scheme? How will they approach it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller analyzes Kevin O'Connell's comments regarding Garrett Bradbury, Christian Darrisaw and Irv Smith Jr.'s recovery and then answers fan questions, starting with whether the Vikings made better gambles this offseason than they did the previous year, whether Kellen Mond will be the backup quarterback and if cold water needs to be poured on some of the camp hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic talk about Kevin O'Connell's comments on Garrett Bradbury and the competition at center and then Paul asks Matthew "how's that guy looking?" about a number of different players, from the depth receiver to the veteran players like Za'Darius Smith, Danielle Hunter and Adam Thielen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller brings you the most interesting comments from Adam Thielen and Ed Donatell's press conferences and then sits down inside TCO Performance Center with ESPN's Kevin Seifert to talk about whether the biggest storylines of camp so far like Garrett Bradbury, the backup QB situation and the vibes are worth talking about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin O'Connell explained how Irv Smith Jr. got hurt and didn't completely dismiss the idea of looking outside the building for tight end help if they aren't happy with Johnny Mundt and Zach Davidson. Kirk Cousins talks about why he likes Davidson and O'Connell explains how he's communicating with veteran players. Matthew Coller also answers questions about camp battles and whether Kirk Cousins should play in the preseason.
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Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz gets together with Matthew Coller and the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer to talk about Irv Smith Jr.'s injury, who can step up in his absence and what it means for the future. Plus Lewis Cine isn't with the first team yet, when should we care? And what about the center position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with PFF fantasy guru Ian Hartitz to simulate a fantasy draft and analyze the outlooks of the Vikings' star players. Will Cook actually catch more passes? How much could a role change effect Justin Jefferson? Does Adam Thielen still have big numbers in him? Plus would you take Justin Herbert over Patrick Mahomes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' first padded practice by analyzing press conference clips regarding Eric Kendricks and Jordan Hicks' relationship and Matt Daniels' wild analogy with Greg Joseph. Then he answers questions on KJ Osborn, DeShaun Watson's suspension, the most plausible insane season and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller brings you press conference highlights regarding whether the Vikings will play players in preseason, what Kevin O'Connell sees in Irv Smith Jr., how the Vikings receivers will adapt to blocking (and a cool Cooper Kupp story) and Jared Allen on getting traded to the Vikings. Then we rapid fire answer over a dozen questions from Vikings fans about training camp, from the overall vibe under O'Connell, to the backup QB situation to Jaylen Twyman's outlook and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic use Google News to look at the Packers, Eagles, Lions and Patriots to see what their training camp news is and then compare it to the Minnesota Vikings. Do we believe Allen Lazard hype? Are Eagles reporters already concerned about Jalen Hurts? Is there any Lions hype about top draft picks? Will Mac Jones's receivers be better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller reports from US Bank Stadium on Jared Allen being inducted into the ring of honor and Mark Wilf talking about the team's direction... Wilf answered questions about choose to keep the team in tact rather than making major changes. Plus fan questions about the first few days of training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst talk about the outlook for every Minnesota Vikings draft pick, from Lewis Cine's chances to make an instant impact to Andrew Booth Jr.'s odds to win a job and Brian Asamoah's possibilities of being a situational player and all the late-round picks' odds to make the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller brings you some interesting comments on Lewis Cine and Cam Bynum from defensive coordinator Ed Donatell and what Kirk Cousins had to say about learning the offense. Plus Kevin O'Connell isn't slowing down the Andrew Booth hype train. Matthew also answers fan questions about players who are standing out in Vikings training camp so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller breaks down the most notable clips from Wednesday's press conferences and then takes fan questions, some focusing on Justin Jefferson's future and the different scenarios that could play out going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated talk about the first day of Minnesota Vikings practice. Where was everyone lining up on defense? What did Justin Jefferson say at the podium and what kind of pressure is facing him this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller pulls clips from the opening press conferences of Harrison Smith, Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and then answers fan questions, including how Vikings fans should form expectations especially considering the nature of the QB position in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus's Sam Monson joins Matthew Coller to talk Minnesota Vikings, starting with Matthew's challenge that Sam has to say something that's never been said before about Kirk Cousins. Then they play a game of talk me into, including talking us into the Vikings having a top-notch defense and the offseason play to keep the team together working out for the best long term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, starting with how Minnesota Vikings fans feel in comparison to other fanbases going into the season, particularly teams that seemingly have nothing to root for. Would be looking at Justin Jefferson differently if he was paid quarterback-level money? Will players improve because the culture is better? Will Ihmir Smith-Marsette be one of the best Vikings ever from Iowa? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic talk about who will become the next Mr. Mankato, how we will judge whether the Vikings' offense is making progress, the most interesting position groups and Vikings camp and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans questions, starting with whether Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's success as an evaluator will be tested by the draft picks where he went against the consensus draft board. and whether it's a good idea to trade a bunch of draft picks in the future for a QB. Also what does a typical gameday look like for a Vikings reporter and which away games will Purple Insider be covering this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans questions, starting with a fan wanting to write about football and then moving on to the big Justin Jefferson questions, including whether it still makes sense to pay him top dollar if the Vikings do not have a great year and then onto how many wins JJ is worth versus an elite quarterback. He also answers which stadium in the Twin Cities is the best and why some undersized centers succeed and others do not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans questions, from draft classes that have an instant impact, to how reporters know that a player is emerging during training camp, to which Vikings players could play on the opposite side of the ball, to whether the NFL needs a lottery system rather than letting teams tank for No. 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show talking about Kyle Rudolph's decision to sign with the Bucs rather than the Minnesota Vikings and then talks with receiver trainer Jerome McGee about what makes Justin Jefferson special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Kevin Cole of Pro Football Focus to talk about the countdown on his podcast Unexpected Points where he looks at the all-time greatest quarterbacks by statistical measures. Where should Fran Tarkenton rank all time? How great was Daunte Culpepper's peak compared to other GOATs. Why Favre is just outside the top 10. The trouble with John Elway and traditional stats and how Peyton Manning and Tom Brady match up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans questions, starting with how defensive play calls work and how much adjusting players need to do on their own. Plus we talk about whether Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has the power to analytics this thing as much as he wants, whether the Broncos should have been allowed to bring in a major political figure to ownership and how a football engine might do versus coaches in terms of game management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the top storylines for the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line heading into training camp. Where will Danielle Hunter end up among all-time Vikings D-linemen in the best case scenario? Who's behind Hunter and Za'Darius Smith? Where does the Vikings' D-line rank in the NFL? Who could surprise us as a star on the D-line? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans' questions, from whether the Vikings can follow a similar path of the Buffalo Bills in turning things around with a new coach, whether the Vikings could realistically win 11 games and make the NFC Championship and which side of the ball will have a tougher time adapting to new schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Rivers McCown, who wrote two of the NFC East chapters for the Football Outsiders Almanac, joins Matthew Coller to talk about how the Vikings match up with the Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys. Are the Eagles really ready to win? Is Washington's coaching part of the reason not to take them seriously? Are the Giants the most likely team to surprise us? Is Dallas still as strong as last year? Will the Vikings win these games? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from Vikings fans, from the players who would be selected to a post-1990 Vikings team, to whether Fran Tarkenton is a top eight QB of all time to whether they could still sign JC Tretter after Week 1 to the wildest Justin Jefferson trade scenario you have ever heard in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated and Arif Hasan of The Athletic to have the most absurdly in depth conversation possible about the Minnesota Vikings' offensive line. Can Christian Darrisaw become the next great tackle? How good is Brian O'Neill? Why did the Vikings stay with Garrett Bradbury? Who's winning the right guard competition? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Derrik Klassen, who wrote the Football Outsiders Almanac chapter on the NFC North. Does he think the rest of the Packers' receivers can make up for Davante Adams' exit and how could the Packers fall off? Are the Detroit Lions really going to emerge as a breakout team? Who can we compare with Jared Goff? Can we even judge Justin Fields this year? And what's the most interesting Vikings story for the 2022 season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager joins to run down some myths and truths to the 2021 Minnesota Vikings as we continue to count down to training camp. Will Ed Donatell's 3-4 defense look much different? Where can Kevin O'Connell be a better coach than Mike Zimmer? Plus, is Adam Thielen a top five Vikings receiver ever? Will Justin Jefferson really be used in the "Cooper Kupp" role? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Viking fan questions, from what it takes to set up a roster to recruit talent in the future, to whether the NFL will ever go back to a run-first league, to why the Vikings didn't make a better effort to get a better backup quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, from which Viking would have to be the underrated MVP of the offense and defense if they are going deep in the playoffs to how Mac Jones would have performed last year if the Vikings had selected him in the first round to whether the Wilfs would allow Kwesi Adofo-Mensah to rebuild if this year doesn't turn out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic kick off training camp previews by looking at the quarterback position with five burning questions, from whether we should be interested in Kirk Cousins learning a new system to Sean Mannion vs. Kellen Mond to what the Vikings would do if Cousins got hurt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans questions, starting with whether the team didn't do enough to bolster its offensive line this offseason. Then he's asked to talk us into Kirk Cousins making the Hall of Fame someday and where Harrison Smith ranks in Vikings history of great defensive players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from Minnesota Vikings fans, from whether the Vikings can replace Everson Griffen's energy with Za'Darius Smith to what would have been a better choice at quarterback in 2018 to the route for Kevin O'Connell to win Coach of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller, Paul Hodowanic and Will Ragatz go in depth on the ways in which the Minnesota Vikings can break the chains of getting caught in the middle of the NFL for any longer. How can Kevin O'Connell take a shot this year at changing their fate? What one move should they make for the long term to aim for true Super Bowl contention? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, starting with whether the Vikings needed to be more aggressive after turnovers last year. Then a question about whether any NFL franchise would have said no to DeShaun Watson, Also how great was Bud Grant? Really great, man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, starting with whether Ihmir Smith-Marsette could be a receiver to watch in camp and then analyzing what the most likely outcome will be in the next three years for the Vikings and how reporters get an idea of the health of a locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, starting with a ranking of 2022 season storylines that should be the most interesting for Vikings fans this year... is it Kevin O'Connell's offense? Justin Jefferson's potential stat line? The combo of Danielle Hunter and Za'Darius Smith? Or Irv Smith Jr.'s breakout. Also, what happens to the QB future if the Vikings come short of expectations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Spratt (@Scott_Spratt) from Football Outsiders joins Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz to talk about football analytics, DVOA, other Football Outsiders stats, and the Vikings. Scott talked about some of the key stats for the 2021 Vikings and things that could improve this year with a new coaching staff. Will wraps up the show by answering a bunch of quick Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Ollie Connolly, managing editor of Gridiron and author of the newsletter The Read Optional. Connolly talks about why he thinks an average season for the Vikings would not hinder their future. He discusses what moves this offseason would have made the future stronger and how they can get an extra 5% out of the offense. Plus he breaks down why the Rams should still be the Super Bowl favorites in the NFC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus analyst Anthony Treash gives his take on whether the Minnesota Vikings' decision to stay the course will pay off. He talks about why he doesn't believe in the Lions or Bears this season and whether Jared Goff will end up in Detroit for longer than we expect. He discusses Justin Fields and the possibility the Bears will move on quickly if he isn't good and discusses several other NFC QB situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from Minnesota Vikings fans, including whether former Viking legend Jared Allen was overrated, how the Vikings could get to 12 wins and which factors will determine that and how many passes Dalvin Cook can be expected to catch this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the report that DeShaun Watson is going to be suspended for the entire year and whether Baker Mayfield should demand out. They discuss a scenario where the Vikings could magically trade for Arch Manning, the top high school prospect in the world and then discuss Jimmy Garoppolo getting healthy and where he will land and tight ends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, starting with what advice we would give Kirk Cousins. How would things play out at quarterback if the Vikings had won the 2017 Super Bowl? How do reporters develop sources on a new beat? Will analytics result in more deserving players making the Hall of Fame? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz and Paul Hodowanic go through their Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projections position by position to talk about where they differ and agree, and look at the key questions at each position, what kind of factors will be important in the decisions and sleepers, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Eric Eager talk about myths and legends. Is Teddy Bridgewater's Viking fan love deserved? How about the kicker curse? The idea that they could develop defensive linemen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller continues to roll through Minnesota Vikings fans questions, including what it's like in the locker room after tough games, whether you'd rather see Kevin O'Connell become an elite coach or the team draft a top three quarterback next season? Will the defense be vastly different in a 3-4 system? Will Danielle Hunter push the Vikings' defense into the top 16? And the odds of an 11-win season vs. 7 or fewer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz get together to answer fan questions, from whether the Vikings would have beat the Colts if they made the 2009 Super Bowl to how much Kirk Cousins would need to cost to build a great roster around him to a crazed trade proposal by Bleacher Report involving Patrick Peterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Jets podcaster Will Parkinson about Zach Wilson's disaster rookie season and whether he's set to take a huge leap forward or whether he could be the next in a long list of Jets busts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic kick off Quarterback Week by debating the quarterbacks that are equal or worse than Kirk Cousins and then talk about how many games the other options in 2018 would have won over the last four years if they had joined the Vikings, including Alex Smith, Lamar Jackson, Case Keenum and Teddy Bridgewater. Plus they discuss the best QB of Paul's lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, including what would have to go right in order for the Vikings to go 12-5, whether a complete disaster season is possible, what Kene Nwangwu would have to do in order to make the Pro Bowl and whether the Vikings could have four linebackers make the Pro Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz is joined by former Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ben Leber. They talk about his playing career with a focus on the Vikings and specifically 2009. Then Ben gives his his thoughts on this Vikings offseason, the team's new defensive scheme, and some x-factors for 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Mike Clay joins Matthew Coller to break down his 2022 Minnesota Vikings projections, everything from how many passes Justin Jefferson will throw to whether Kene Nwangwu will see more time out of the backfield to whether Dalvin Cook is set for a regression under a coaching staff that might want to throw the ball more often. Plus how many carries CJ Ham will get, whether Patrick Jones gets multiple sacks and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Paul Hodowanic about his article on the Vikings' swing players on defense. Why Eric Kendricks will need to be his All-Pro self for Ed Donatell's defense to work and the connection between pass coverage and winning. Plus they answer fan predictions, including one that Irv Smith Jr. will have the best tight end season in Vikings history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We begin Predictions and Projections week on Purple Insider by first answering Fans Only questions about the least athletic stars in the NFL and where Kirk Cousins ranks on that list and what players' day is like during the season and then get to Vikings fans' projections, including one that simply says "7-10" and others that are more specific about backup running back production, Irv Smith Jr. and the Bears surprising everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller takes fan questions, including what type of style the Vikings will play this year and whether the Vikings have a case for the best group of defensive linemen in NFL history. Then he talks with Mark Bullock, who covers the Washington Commanders, to find out whether they are buying into Carson Wentz this year and whether Washington fans think they'll beat the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, including one burner account suggesting we "get over" Kirk Cousins being the quarterback. Also what play call we'd dial up at the goal line with any Viking players ever, other Minnesota athletes and where would they fit in on the Vikings and comparing the Vikings to 2019. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz talks with PFF grader Jackson McIntire (@PFF_Jackson) about his background and how he became a Vikings fan, then got into a discussion about the PFF grading process, which I was curious to hear more about. Then he discussed Vikings over/unders, like "is Kirk Cousins over or under the 13.5th best QB in the NFL?" Plus Dalvin Cook O/U 4.5 in the RB rankings, Justin Jefferson 3.5 at WR, the Vikings' defense 16.0 as a unit, and picking the Vikings' Vegas win total of 8.5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Judd Zulgad at TCO Performance Center to discuss the feeling surrounding the Minnesota Vikings following OTAs and minicamp. How quickly can the Vikings adapt to Kevin O'Connell's coaching? What do we think the relationship between O'Connell and Cousins is going to mean? What's the biggest way the Vikings can get an edge over past years? What stuck out at minicamp to make us think the team can be improved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gives an update from Minnesota Vikings minicamp, then we hear from Keenan McCardell on him remaining with the team and coaching Justin Jefferson. ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham joins to discuss whether DeShaun Watson will be playing this year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, including whether the Vikings should be signing free agents still in the offseason, whether there's pressure from ownership on Kevin O'Connell and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and whether Kirk Cousins should have taken a pay cut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic run through headlines, starting with Paxton Lynch being in the USFL and which recently-drafted quarterback is likely to land in a minor league soon. Plus how long will Kirk Cousins keep playing and will he end his career with the Vikings, are the Vikings glad they didn't end up the winners of the DeShaun Watson sweepstakes and which young QB will take the next step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Purple Insider contributor slash former Pioneer Press columnist Brain Murphy talk about how Kevin O'Connell's philosophy differs from Mike Zimmer and what that means for Kirk Cousins and the Vikings and the types of pitfalls that can happen to a new head coach and how O'Connell will have to navigate those this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is live in Cincinnati with Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager, so why not have Eric be the first guest to answer Fans Only questions? Vikings fans want to know who was to blame for the shortage of leadership in previous years, how the 2022 schedule compares to the 2017 schedule and whether football nuts talk to their wives endlessly about football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz talks with Theo Ash, who has become one of the top Tik Tok NFL content creators and co-host of the Stay Hot podcast. They talk about his unique background and his view of the Vikings-Packers rivalry and his memories growing up in the region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Associated Press Vikings reporter Dave Campbell talks about what has most drawn his interest with the Vikings' offseason, what position he's keeping an eye on in OTAs and whether it's more windy than normal this spring in Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks live with former Bleacher Report reporter Tyler Dunne, who runs now runs the NFL site GoLongTD talk about the Minnesota Vikings' culture improvement and how it might impact the 2022 season, whether they did the right thing staying the course, how Kevin O'Connell will be different from Mike Zimmer and which Vikings ill-fated event Tyler would change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, from how Purple Insider business works to the language Kevin O'Connell will be teaching Kirk Cousins in the new offense to who's battling it out for the WR4 position to whether the Vikings should keep a fullback in the mix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic run through NFL headlines, starting with a bizarre story in which a baseball player slapped another baseball player over fantasy football. They talked about the best current rivalry in the NFL, what Vikings fans would advise Kevin O'Connell to do differently than Mike Zimmer and what Kwesi Adofo-Mensah said about Justin Jefferson's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragantz hosts with WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic. They go through a list of reasons for optimism about the 2022 Vikings and discuss whether we agree with them or not. Everything from the new coaching staff making a difference and getting more out of Kirk Cousins to the team staying healthier, specific areas like the pass rush and offensive line improving, and the schedule being favorable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the debut episode of the Purple Insider Book Club, Matthew Coller talks with Doug Farrar of USA Today, whose book The Genius of Desperation brilliantly lays out the history of innovation in the NFL. Doug discusses how the AFL set the stage for today's game and how teams beat the Vikings with innovative strategies in the early Super Bowls. Plus he discusses the origins of different defenses and how that connects to what the Vikings are set to play this year under Ed Donatell. Buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Desperation-Schematic-Innovations-Modern-ebook/dp/B07BB4C94S Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Viking fan questions, including whether Mike Zimmer will get another chance as a head coach next year, how the Vikings might draft a quarterback in 2023, which Vikings players would be the best at different kinds of wrestling and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller pulls some comments from Kirk Cousins and Wes Phillips' press conferences and talks about what we saw at Vikings OTA practice, then Pro Football Focus fantasy guru Ian Hartitz joins to project Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen, Irv Smith Jr. and Dalvin Cook for the 2022 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brett Kollman of "The Film Room" play a game of "talk me into," which includes the Detroit Lions hype, Aaron Rodgers without Davante Adams, the Vikings making the right decision in the draft and the Vikings' path to a Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic run down NFL headlines and Vikings storylines, including which players should have a chip on their shoulder, whether Vikings OTA stories will come to fruition i.e. Justin Jefferson taking on the Cooper Kupp role, Dalvin Cook catching more passes, Za'Darius Smith and Danielle Hunter becoming a top edge rushing duo or Irv Smith Jr. emerging as a top tight end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic talk about Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and whether he should feel pressure right away or if he deserves patience. How many coaches would you trade places with? Plus the Vikings player randomizer comes up on Patrick Peterson. How important is he to the Vikings' results this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions, from whether the Vikings' high number of close losses points toward good things this year to Andrew Booth Jr.'s health to Georgia defense vs. LSU offense to whether it's fair to expect much bigger things from the Vikings in 2022 because of an improved defense and offensive scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz is joined by Arif Hasan for his weekly show. They talk about Dalvin Cook posting a video of himself catching a pass out of the backfield and a report from The Athletic about Cook lining up in the slot that made the rounds. They also discuss the secondary and other Vikings OTA thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Andrew Krammer talk about Kellen Mond's fresh chance, Danielle Hunter being back at practice, Matthew's conversation with Bisi Johnson and the WR3 battle and the offensive line. Plus the gap between ESPN power index and power rankers and who Wally Pipp was. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus analyst Brad Spielberger breaks down Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's best and most questionable decisions this offseason. Why Brad felt like there were some missed opportunities to improve the offense and why he thought that Adofo-Mensah did a good job in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Solomon Wilcots breaks down Lewis Cine's value to the Vikings' defense and what it means to have two great safeties in today's game. Also Cody Alexander from Match Quarters deep dives on the Vic Fangio defense, where Lewis Cine fits in and what Andrew Booth Jr. is facing in his transition from college to the NFL at cornerback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fans questions, including the timeline for Kirk Cousins, what happens if the Vikings get off to a slow start, whether Kevin O'Connell's scheme is being relied upon too much, what we remember about Rick Spielman's first draft compared to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic pick every game on the Vikings' schedule. What will their final record be? Which games do Matthew and Paul disagree on the results? What are the hardest games to pick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talks with WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic about comments from anonymous executives about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first draft. They also discuss the starting chances for Andrew Booth Jr. and Will takes Vikings fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL is releasing its schedule later this week so Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey joined the show to talk about the quarterbacks the Vikings are set to face this season. Are there stats to suggest Justin Fields will be better? Zach Wilson has to take a huge step forward. Did we see the best of Mac Jones last year? How about Matt Ryan in Indy? Tua in Miami? Plus Matthew answers fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Publications like Bleacher Reporter, USA Today and NFL.com put out their post-draft power rankings and they were not very kind to the Minnesota Vikings. Are they wrong? Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic rank NFL teams until they get to the Vikings. What might throw off the rankings? Which bets are we willing to make on teams with uncertainty? Are the Vikings a lock to have a middling record or are they volatile ? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Arif Hasan of The Athletic talks about how to properly use "consensus" draft boards and why they've been proven to matter. He discusses the Vikings' strategy versus the draft charts and whether getting a great prospect is better than two good prospects. Arif takes the draft grade survey, which looks into our souls and decides whether the Vikings had a good draft or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fans' questions, including whether the team is betting on last year's group giving up on Mike Zimmer, whether fans should be unhappy with Matthew for selling them on a receiver only to see the Vikings take defensive backs, if the Vikings could do something different with Ezra Cleveland and if the plan is to skip out on the highly touted 2023 QB class next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about a strange incident with a Chicago Bears scout right after the draft and then breaks down which of the NFC North teams made the best case in the draft. What did she think of the Vikings' path? Did Detroit come out better than both the Bears and Vikings? What was the most surprising thing about the draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus college analyst Seth Galina joins Matthew Coller to talk about scouting the quarterbacks this year and why the NFL only believed in Kenny Pickett. He discussed Lewis Cine's "positional value" and why there is so much talk about the "consensus" draft boards following the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sports Illustrated Vikings reporter Will Ragatz debuts his first show on Purple Insider. He talks with Thor Nystrom of NBC Sports Edge about whether the Vikings got good value in the NFL Draft out of their picks, how Lewis Cine compares to Kyle Hamilton, getting Andrew Booth Jr. as a better deal than one of the top cornerbacks in the draft and why the Vikings' fifth-round pick was a good "dice roll" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS Sports Draft analyst Chris Trapasso explains why Malik Willis wasn't the top quarterback in the draft, whether the Vikings should have considered Kenny Pickett in the first round and then he goes pick by pick giving his scouting reports and reactions to every pick. Why he really liked the selections of Lewis Cine and Andrew Booth Jr. but had different reactions to later picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Minnesota Vikings fan questions about whether the Vikings should have picked a potential higher ceiling player at No. 12 overall or if landing several possibly good players was the better decision. Also where do the Vikings' draft picks fit in on the depth chart? Should they have drafted a wide receiver? Did this draft make them better in 2022? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus data analyst and host of the PFF Forecast podcast Eric Eager talks about the actual analytics behind Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's draft day trades, the odds at the No. 12 pick and No. 32 picks are hits, whether trading up in the second round was a good idea, the decision to take a guard and linebacker in the second and third rounds and why all of the quarterbacks dropped in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fans' questions about the team's draft, including which draft pick has the highest ceiling, whether Rick Spielman's old scouts swayed the draft and whether we should look at Kirk Cousins's contract extension differently following the lack of quarterbacks taken in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the Vikings' draft picks on Day 3, which included a reach at a key position, a Golden Gopher who was surprisingly their first edge rusher and a sixth-round receiver that takes us back to wondering why the Vikings didn't pick a receiver earlier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about a strange Day 2 of the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft. The Vikings traded down ...and then traded up...to take cornerback Andrew Booth Jr. And then they took an offensive lineman with serious background issues and a linebacker. Does this feel different? And how were we so misled by the NFL Draft analysts with the quarterback position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the Vikings' decision to trade down to take Lewis Cine rather than picking Kyle Hamilton or Jameson Williams. They also talk about only one quarterback being picked in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers questions from fans, including why Sam Howell hype has disappeared since last year, whether Kwesi Adofo-Mensah can separate himself from Rick Spielman, who the Vikings would pick if they had the No. 1 selection and crazy draft moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Hodowanic does a deep dive into the receiver class by interviewing Shotgun Spartling, writer for USCFootball.com, about Drake London. Nick Kelly, Alabama football reporter for the Tuscaloosa News on Jameson Williams, Collin Gay, who reports on Ohio State for Rivals.com, about Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave and Christina Long, Arkansas writer for the USA Today Network about Traylon Burks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to talk about the first flub of the Chicago Bears offseason in a bizarre arrest and she breaks down her favorite NFL Draft storylines heading into Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft press conference in which he said... not much. However, there were a few things to pick through concerning trades down, cornerbacks, elite players versus getting more players and we talk about the question that wasn't asked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Chad Graff of The Athletic to talk about expectations for the Minnesota Vikings on draft night and decisions that could potentially chance everything about what we think will happen on Thursday night. Can we put together a hot take about the first overall pick? Would Detroit really take Malik Willis? Why Chad isn't as hot on the receiver idea and the trade down possibilities that sound very realistic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic go through the Minnesota Vikings' options throughout the entire draft. What's the case for trading down in the first round? Will receiver Jameson Williams be available at No. 12? Will there be pass rushers available in the second round? How should they approach the later rounds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions from emails and Twitter about the Minnesota Vikings' plans for the NFL Draft. Fans have questions about what it would take to trade for Deebo Samuel, why Malik Willis is considered a top prospect, how the Vikings' culture might result in success and a pie chart of which positions they could take on Thursday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the QB School quarterback rankings and where they would put Sam Howell and Desmond Ridder. Plus they deep dive into recent drafts and whether the Vikings should have regrets based on their process or if missed picks were bad luck and talk about what Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah can learn from errors of the past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso power through a NFL Mock Draft in which they talk about what each team should do... when should Malik Willis be selected? Should the Vikings pick a receiver? Which players will fall down the draft board if teams are going hard for positional value? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fans questions on where Anthony Barr will land in free agency, which free agents are surprisingly still available, if there are any draft rumors regarding who the Minnesota Vikings will pick and if there's a strong case for wide receiver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Colts reporter slash draft analyst Zach Hicks get together to talk about the rumors that the Colts tried to trade for Kirk Cousins and whether Indy made the right decision getting Matt Ryan. They discuss Deebo Samuel's trade demand and how it impacts the receiver draft and whether there are any great receiver prospects. And they play match game with draft prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Ben Goessling look into the future and talk about what type of draft pick would be a surprise for the Vikings, whether there's any case to take a quarterback, how long Kirk Cousins will be the quarterback and how Kevin O'Connell is in a win-win position after the way this offseason played out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF's Doug Kyed joins to talk about big contracts being handed out to cornerbacks, edge rushers and wide receivers and what it says about how teams will approach the NFL Draft. Is the Deebo Samuel and AJ Brown drama giving us a window into what it will be like with Justin Jefferson next offseason? How will draft philosophy and free agency change in the future because of the huge deals players are pushing for? Plus the two truths and a lie game focuses on the truth about Sam Howell, Desmond Ridder, Kayvon Thibadeaux and Drake London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic play a game of "Would you Rather?" They talk about whether you'd rather pay Kyler Murray or have Baker Mayfield short term. If you'd prefer Kevin O'Connell versus any other non-elite coach in the NFL. If you'd rather have 11 wins for the Minnesota Vikings this year or a top-three pick next year. And if you'd rather live in Los Angeles or Minnesota. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about recent drama with Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray and what that says about the future of the quarterback position and whether it makes a stronger argument for the Vikings to draft a quarterback or hang back and wait until there are available QBs when it's time to move on from Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Hunt Palmer, the LSU football pre and postgame host about Derek Stingley Jr., the concerns about him going into the draft and why he might be the best corner in the draft. They also look back at Justin Jefferson's draft year and Patrick Peterson's legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso joins Matthew Coller to talk about what the Derek Carr extension means for teams potentially looking at quarterbacks, whether the Vikings should trade back with the Steelers or Saints, why Danielle Hunter comparisons are ridiculous and 90s comparisons to all the quarterbacks in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fans' questions, including about a scenario that would have the Vikings drafting a quarterback. Would Kirk Cousins be extra motivated? Why does Cousins have a no-trade clause? Rank these ridiculous things that have happened in Vikings history... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus's Austin Gayle, who is working on a project on the expected No. 1 pick Aidan Hutchinson and what made him a great prospect. They talk about why Garrett Wilson would be a great pick for the Vikings and Austin tries to add some hype to Vikings draft twitter. Plus Matthew and Sam Ekstrom from TCO Performance Center take in Day 2 of Vikings player availabilities
Listen to Hutch (premier's April 13) here https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hutch-the-story-of-aidan-hutchinson/id1614686134 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom were in attendance at TCO Performance Center for Kirk Cousins's first press conference since signing his extension and it was...uncomfortable. Did Cousins have a message for fans or insight into what type of coach Kevin O'Connell will be? And Patrick Peterson called the defense "stacked" ...is that true? What could happen in the draft to create more drama around this team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fans' questions on whether the Vikings will make a change at center, what a hot or cold start to next season would say about their future and whether the Vikings should make any more free agency signings before the draft Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about why there isn't more buzz around the draft among Vikings fans. Is it because there are so many options that would all make sense? Or because there isn't a clear cut draft debate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports Draft analyst Chris Trapasso react to Derek Stingley Jr.'s impressive numbers at his pro day and discuss how to spot players in the draft who the Vikings should be wary of picking... including a popular offensive lineman prospect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager to discuss what Stefon Diggs, Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill's recent extensions mean for the future of Justin Jefferson. How does the Vikings' timeline match up with paying him? What can they do to make him want to be a Viking for a long time? Should they draft an insurance receiver this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss whether the Bears and Vikings have gone different directions with their rebuilds and wonders if Ryan Poles chose Chicago over Minnesota because he was allowed to rebuild. And, can we muster up some draft takes with no accountability? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller analyzes fan questions from Twitter, including whether the Minnesota Vikings' owners believe they can Eli Manning their way to a Super Bowl, what the Vikings' plans at quarterback are long term and whether they would pick Malik Willis if he was available. How would they handle the 12th pick if Pittsburgh offered a trade down? Will the Vikings win 1.5 or more playoff games in the next four years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Gabe Henderson and Eric Smith of Vikings Entertainment Network and Vikings.com to do a draft simulation. Who are some players Gabe and Eric expect to step up next year from the 2021 draft? Why Gabe wants to build on defense. Eric's top pick is looking to help Kirk and the PFF grades from the draft simulator to assess all of their picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Should the Vikings sign more free agents? Sure. But where should they spend whatever cap space they can muster? Sam makes the case for the offensive line while Matthew talks about an option along the D-line that would actually change the Vikings' chances on defense. Plus popular baby names and how we felt on draft night in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers fan questions from Twitter on everything from the Minnesota Vikings' ownership and whether it's still considered a major asset to the franchise, what it means to have a good culture, whether the Vikings should draft Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum and why drafting a QB is still a good idea, even if it can go bad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Minnesota Vikings signing guard Chris Reed. Is this an upgraded approach over the previous regime? Are we missing something when it comes to analyzing how the Vikings offensive lines have been built? Plus fill out the Vikings draft questionnaire -- five questions that will tell you what type of player the Vikings should pick. And three made up trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller takes questions from Minnesota Vikings fans -- everything from why the Vikings haven't leaned more into the offensive side of things this year to comparing Kirk Cousins to every quarterback the Vikings are going to face on their schedule this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Brown talk about some of the ways betting experts figure out which direction teams are going. Would Ben bet on the Vikings over 9 wins next year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with New Orleans Saints reporter Nick Underhill about whether the Minnesota Vikings and Saints can escape being seen as middling teams. Is there a way out? Why are each of these teams making moves to stay in the hunt rather than rebuilding? Is that the right way to go in a weak NFC? Timeline Week continues... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Patrick Peterson announced that he is signing a 1-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso break it down in emergency podcast style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller answers Vikings fan questions, including whether the team should look for a veteran edge rusher, why they should believe that Kevin O'Connell will get more out of Kirk Cousins, whether Adam Thielen's contract hurts them down the road and what different types of fans there are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Texans writer Rivers McCown to talk about where the Texans stand as a "tanking" team and whether there's a way out. Were the Vikings right to be afraid of that type of "rebuild" that hasn't gone anywhere? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom kick off Timeline Week, in which we look at the Minnesota Vikings' timeline from a bunch of different perspectives, starting with the quarterback position and what Kirk Cousins' contract means to the Vikings' future at the position. Also Justin Jefferson and his rookie deal running out right around the time that Cousins' contract is over. What would need to happen for the Vikings to reach the Super Bowl? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO Radio's Paul Hodowanic answers some great questions that fans sent in for the Friday Mailbag. Which moves in the past might have been influenced by ownership? Should the Vikings be looking for cornerbacks to fill their immediate need in the draft? How much better at coaching will Kevin O'Connell be? Plus a scouting report madlib. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso talks about how the Vikings can both compete and rebuild at the same time and then does a mock draft analyzing the first 12 picks. Why does Chris love a certain surprising position for the Vikings? And Matthew Coller and Chris do a draft report madlib. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Seth Galina get together to talk about some of the NFL's biggest recent moves including Tyreek Hill getting traded to the Dolphins and Matt Ryan landing in Indy. Should the Colts have traded for Kirk Cousins instead? How will the NFC West shake out? Are any of the teams that are rebuilding doing the right thing? Seth reacts to a quote from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah about scheming more for Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by The Athletic's Arif Hasan talk about Minnesota Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's free agency press conference. Did we learn anything about the direction? What is a "competitive rebuild?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down what the signing of Za'Darius Smith means for the Minnesota Vikings and talk about a surprising Rick Spielman quote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin analyzes the Vikings vs. Bears offseasons so far and gives her reaction to the Vikings aiming to win with the same core roster rather than making big trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the surprising decision to keep Danielle Hunter on his current contract and what that says about where the Minnesota Vikings stand. They talk about whether drafting a quarterback would still put the Vikings on a good long-term timeline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill fill out the Purple Insider "Who Did It Better" bracket, which ranks the top 16 individual Vikings seasons of all time and whittles it down to the GOAT. Alan Page's MVP season or Jared Allen's 22 sacks? 09 Favre or 04 Daunte? Moss or Peterson's best year? Go to @Purple_Insider on Twitter to vote for the bracket Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about DeShaun Watson joining the Cleveland Browns and the Vikings restructuring Harrison Smith and Adam Thielen's contracts and whether the Vikings should have waited it out when considering trading Kirk Cousins rather than extending him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talk about Jordan Hicks and Harrison Phillips' press conference and then discuss some of the fans' explanations for why the Vikings haven't done anything significant outside of signing Kirk Cousins to an extension. How much of their current position is due to how Rick Spielman left the salary cap? Were they forced by ownership to keep Cousins? Is there still a possibility of changing QBs? And much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso joins Matthew Coller to talk through where the Vikings stand after the legal tampering period and what's next for them, especially when it comes to their draft approach. Are there good enough defensive ends and corners at No. 12 to be game changers or should the Vikings go all-in on a wide receiver and support Kirk Cousins? Plus the Baker Mayfield situation and Julio Jones getting released. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and USA Today's Mark Schofield talk about the Vikings' decision to stick with Kirk Cousins at quarterback. Mark discusses the shortcomings and strengths of the 2022 QB class and whether we haven't seen more movement from teams regarding QBs because it's a weak QB class. Also Matthew and Mark play a game of "does this team know what it's doing?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller calls upon Judd Zulgad to analyze the Minnesota Vikings' decision to extend Kirk Cousins and give him a no-trade clause while also doing nothing so far in free agency outside of signing a defensive tackle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the breaking news that the Vikings extended Kirk Cousins through the 2023 season with a no-trade clause. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to... well...nothing. The Vikings seem to be at a standstill with reports that they could trade Kirk Cousins and that they could also play out Cousins' contract. How does the DeShaun Watson news impact the Vikings? Should they be in on trading for him? What issues might come about if they do? They discuss a rumor of Baker Mayfield for Kirk Cousins and go down the rabbit hole of how free agency will play out depending on the Cousins moves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Eric Edholm of Yahoo! Sports about the average projected draft position of each quarterback in the NFL draft and whether the Minnesota Vikings should wait to see who falls rather than picking one at No. 12 overall. Plus what is Kirk Cousins actually worth in a trade? Is there a low-key team that we should keep our eye on? What if the Vikings go with other positions like receiver or D-end in the draft? And what makes a good rebuild? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports NFL Draft analyst Chris Trapasso talk about how the Chicago Bears are taking a long-term view by trading away Khalil Mack and how we might see the Minnesota Vikings do the same thing in the coming days. Plus what teams appear as possible targets to trade for Kirk Cousins. And we look at the latest from Bruce Feldman on the draft class and compare the current crop of QBs to those quarterbacks who didn't work out in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Chad Graff react to the Washington Commanders trading for Carson Wentz and talk each other into trading Kirk Cousins for a similar return. Plus how do the Vikings keep Justin Jefferson happy if they trade Cousins? Are you buying the weak QB draft class will impact a Cousins decision? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to Russell Wilson being traded to the Broncos and Aaron Rodgers coming back to Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about her first impressions of the Chicago Bears' leadership and how they feel about Justin Fields. They also simulate the Vikings' draft for the first time in draft season and talk about what the Bears would want the Vikings to do at quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about reports that Aaron Rodgers will make his decision this week and make predictions about what that will mean for the quarterback trade market. Plus PFF Bet tweeted out strange odds that Russell Wilson will be the Vikings quarterback next year. That's weird. Paul gives his 5 most notable things from the NFL Combine, including that the Vikings' positions of need crushed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the general feeling coming from the NFL Combine that the Vikings are going to let Kirk Cousins play out 2022 on his contract worth $45 million on the cap. What would it say about the new leadership of the Vikings if they stuck with Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso analyze the performances of three quarterbacks at the NFL Combine that have separated themselves. Why Malik Willis has won the Combine with a tremendous showing. Kenny Pickett and Desmond Ridder are far more athletic than expected. Sam Howell threw the ball well. Wait, wasn't this supposed to be a weak QB draft? We look at a mock with 5 QBs in the first round and what would need to go right for them to succeed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager dive deep into the benefits of the Minnesota Vikings creating cap space. They talk about whether there is any good indicators of future success in terms of QB play and rank positional value by the analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From the NFL Combine, Matthew Coller and Sage Rosenfels have an in depth discussion about what teams should be looking for with the quarterback prospects. Does Kenny Pickett's hand side matter? What about Malik Willis' rushing ability? How do you evaluate upside? What did Eli Manning have that Sage says all QBs should try to copy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from the Combine, Pro Football Focus cap guru Brad Spielberger deep dives into all sorts of buzz around the NFL Combine, from the Kirk Cousins situation to whether DeShaun Watson will be starting somewhere else next season to Danielle Hunter's contract to where quarterbacks around the league will land and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk react to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's press conferences with the Twin Cities media. Should we read into O'Connell and Adofo-Mensah talking about Cousins going off schedule or discussion of the 2017 draft class and how it relates to this year being a weak QB draft class? Plus how should we view the defensive end class and whether the Vikings would pick one in the first round unlike in previous years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels were on hand for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's sessions with Twin Cities beat reporters. What did the new Vikings' say about Kirk Cousins? Can we read between lines? What are our first impressions of the team's leaders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from Indianapolis, Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels talks about his experience at the NFL Combine back in the day. They talk about why defensive end should be at the top of the Vikings' wish list, the future of the Combine and an article by PFF about quarterbacks and winning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss an article in The Athletic about Mike Zimmer's frustrations over Kirk Cousins and then play a game with offensive free agent targets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about what they are looking for from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell in their first media sessions at the NFL Combine along with potential biggest winners of the Combine and the idea of waiting to draft a quarterback until 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Joe DeLeone, a former college long snapper and host of the NFL Draft Prospects Podcast to talk about the funny history of Minnesota Vikings long snappers, the life of long snappers and a look at who Joe thinks will go No. 1 overall in the NFL Draft and whether the pass rusher class is deep enough for the Vikings to wait past the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso go through the projected top 12 draft picks and discuss their outlook for the Combine. Plus they go through what each quarterback is looking to accomplish at the Combine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about Wes Phillips and Ed Donatell's opening press conferences. Did Phillips reveal anything about Kirk Cousins? Will Donatell's 3-4 defense make a difference for the Vikings keeping or moving on from Danielle Hunter? Plus, we spin the quarterback wheel and talk about Matthew's end to jury duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about leaving Minnesota to take a job covering the Chicago Bears. She discusses whether she believes the Vikings have a bright future, whether Minnesota or Chicago will be more competitive in the next couple years. Courtney talks about her favorite game she covered as Vikings reporter and her favorite three players to report on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus's Ben Linsey to talk about the PFF QB Annual, which breaks down a ton of statistics pertaining to Kirk Cousins. What do the numbers say about the Vikings' decision about keeping or moving on from Cousins? Do PFF's analytics suggest a bright or concerning future for the 2021 QB class? Why Justin Fields has the strangest numbers and we spin the wheel of QBs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom wish ESPN's Courtney Cronin good luck in her next endeavor and talk about what it's like to cover and NFL team as a part of a beat, then get into more hardcore quarterback talk as they look for a comparison from the past to Kirk Cousins. What does Pro-Football Reference's Hall of Fame Monitor say? Which QB from the early 2000s looks very much like Cousins and what does that reveal about the Vikings' QB? Plus a report that the Carolina Panthers have called about Cousins and the Vikings' free agency plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about a Star Tribune article that mentions the possibility of the Vikings adding void years to Kirk Cousins' contract. Do we need to see Cousins with Kevin O'Connell's offense? Plus would Cousins stay in Minnesota if the Vikings offered him a long-term contract or does he want to hit free agency? Who are the most interesting teams in the NFC? Plus a fun USFL question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about how much of new Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's comments about players like Kirk Cousins, Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith are to be looked into deeply. Plus, spinning the wheel of possible quarterback options to talk about Kenny Pickett and Sam Darnold. And if the Vikings are doing the opposite of everything Zimmer and Spielman did...what will that mean for the coming weeks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go quote by quote on new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's first press conference. What did he say about Kirk Cousins? How about the timeline to win? What are our impressions of him overall? Plus Matthew updates everyone on jury duty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson to talk about what a "modern" head coach will look like and why he thinks Kevin O'Connell is a good hire for the Vikings. He also breaks down why he's skeptical that DeShaun Watson rumors will ever come to fruition. Sam talks about the possibility of the Vikings letting Kirk Cousins play out the rest of his contract and why there were only two Vikings on the PFF 101 best players of 2021 list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso about how new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell should approach the draft, whether there will be any QBs taken in the first 10 picks, which NFC North team is most likely to "win the offseason" and the rewriting of Matthew Stafford's career post Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller checks in from jury duty with Sam Ekstrom, who gets to react to what he saw in the Super Bowl. They talk more in depth about how the Rams force fed the ball to Cooper Kupp in the biggest moments and built a complete team, including an excellent offensive line. How will Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell follow that path? Plus Matthew makes a list of all the teams that need quarterbacks and they look at who might be the best fits. What's the timeline for the Vikings making moves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic analyze the Los Angeles Rams' win in the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. What does it say about how the two teams were built and which moments defined the game? Plus there are more reports that the Vikings want to keep Kirk Cousins but it doesn't entirely add up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso joins the show to deep dive into the performance from the Senior Bowl quarterbacks and set the stage on how the QB class shapes up. Why does he have Malik Willis as QB1? What did he like out of Desmond Ridder from the Senior Bowl. Is the class really as weak as it's talked about as being? Plus, Chris guesses the most athletic QBs of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune to talk about some fan questions, including whether Kevin O'Connell offers fresh opportunity for the draft picks who were underappreciated by Mike Zimmer and when we might expect a Kirk Cousins trade if it's going to happen. Plus former Cincinnati Bengal and Minnesota Viking Solomon Wilcots joins from Radio Row in Los Angeles to preview the Super Bowl and talk about Joe Burrow comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus' Kevin Cole talk about the Vikings' quarterback situation. If the Vikings were presented with all the analytics on Cousins, would they want him to stay or be traded? What analytics are telling us about the next draft class, including some very cool statistical discoveries about pocket presence. Plus, will the NFL ever get better at drafting quarterbacks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles open the show with Jeremiah talking about Kevin O'Connell being hired rather than Jim Harbaugh. Then they discuss what O'Connell what can do for the Vikings' offense to improve from the Zimmer era. Plus what Super Bowl was Jeremiah's all-time favorite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the most bizarre insult Matthew has ever received online and then dive into the Vikings' options at quarterback with our new wheel of quarterback options. We spin the wheel and it lands on a rookie, a veteran and one young QB who might be on the trade block. Also the NFL 100 gives us an idea of how many players the Vikings have to build around in comparison to a team like the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to discuss why ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Vikings want to work out a contract extension with Kirk Cousins and whether it makes sense for them to have made up their minds already on what's next at the quarterback position. Plus Courtney talks about the process that led to the Vikings landing on O'Connell, what it would take to reach a Super Bowl with Kirk Cousins and passive aggressive advice for O'Connell as the new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about PFF's fascinating comparison for Malik Willis and whether he's the QB we would pick for the Vikings if we had to decide on a quarterback today. Also whether you'd sign Kirk Cousins if he was a free agent from another team and how many games the Vikings would have won if Bill Belichick was their coach in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about Saturday's Senior Bowl in which Malik Willis set himself apart with his athletic skills and then chats with Drew Dinsick of NBC Sports Betting about whether he would have upgraded the odds of the Vikings winning a Super Bowl in the next few years if they had hired Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens with a rant about bizarre reporting surrounding the Jim Harbaugh situation and Brian Murphy and Sam Ekstrom talk about what the next steps are for Kevin O'Connell after he takes over as the head coach and why being the opposite of Mike Zimmer is good for the Minnesota Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated discuss Vikings fan freakout over the team not hiring Jim Harbaugh and instead picking Kevin O'Connell to be their next head coach. Will the Vikings keep any assistant coaches? Is it a concern that O'Connell didn't call plays? What does it mean for Kirk Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to the news that Kevin O'Connell will be the next coach of the Minnesota Vikings and talk about his timeline for a rebuild and whether Vikings fans should be upset that Jim Harbaugh didn't work out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the Vikings not hiring Jim Harbaugh and instead picking Kevin O'Connell as their next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles get together to talk about Jim Harbaugh visiting the Minnesota Vikings and the likelihood that he becomes the next head coach. How can we break this down without being hot take artists? Why Jeremiah thinks it will work and what the path is toward it working. Whether Harbaugh would want Kirk Cousins and Jeremiah pretends to be Harbaugh for a mock press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and host of the PFF Forecast podcast George Chahrouri talk about Jim Harbaugh and whether it makes sense for him to become the next coach of the Vikings. George, a 49ers fan, likes the idea because of Harbaugh's competitiveness... but what would it mean to having to rebuild the roster and make a difficult decision on the quarterbak?
Plus Cam DaSilva of RamsWire joins to talk about what went right for the Rams to reach the Super Bowl and what the Vikings can learn from them about going "all in" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to discuss a Bengals-Rams Super Bowl and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings. Will teams around the league think they can acquire Kirk Cousins as a win-now answer now that the Rams went all in and went to the Super Bowl? Should the Vikings be looking at the Cincinnati Bengals as a blueprint for how they can build? What do we make of the Wilfs reportedly flying to Los Angeles to interview the Rams' coordinators again for their open head coaching position? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the insane AFC and NFC Championships and how Matthew Stafford was able to reach the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. How game management played a big role in the 49ers falling apart and how Jimmy Garoppolo didn't come through at the end. Plus what it says about building teams that Joe Burrow is in the Super Bowl in just his second season. A Jim Harbaugh update and lots of Vikings candidates looking strong on championship Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pioneer Press reporter Jace Frederick to talk about reports that the Minnesota Vikings are interviewing Jim Harbaugh for their head coaching position. How would this fit with the Vikings' timeline? Would he need to take all the power in the organization? Will he be up to date? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham to talk about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's background in building the Cleveland Browns. What have the Browns done as a front office that the Vikings would like to emulate? Are Browns fans happy with their front office? What missteps caused them to miss the playoffs that the Vikings should avoid? Is there any legitimacy to a Kirk Cousins for Baker Mayfield trade? Why is Mayfield's personality a concern? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with one of baseball's best analytics writers Eno Sarris of The Athletic to talk about where new Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fits into the analytics movement in football and how it compares to the NFL. Where has analytics gone right and wrong in baseball? How are front offices evolving and why is it not always great that every baseball team is going the Business School route? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to break down new Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first press conference in which he talked largely about his background and not as much about the big decisions facing the team. What can we take away after getting more details about his rise? What is the biggest challenge facing a GM that wants to "collaborate" with the rest of the front office? Can we figure anything out about the rebuilding path for the team from his past employers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus cap expert Brad Spielberger break down the Vikings' monumental hire of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and what it means for the analytics movement in football. Brad explains what an "analytics front office" looks like and how Adofo-Mensah will likely operate the Vikings from the top. He talks about potential trade return for Kirk Cousins, the argument for a patient rebuild and what's going to happen with Danielle Hunter's contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Vikings hiring Kwesi Odofo-Mensah, why Ryan Poles picked Chicago and whether the Bears are a better job and then give advice to Odofo-Mensah on how to handle his new job, including not having any reservations about moving on from beloved players and not trying to reinvent the wheel with analytics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together for an emergency podcast breaking down the news that Vikings GM candidate Ryan Poles will be heading to the Chicago Bears as their general manager. That means the Vikings will go with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, formerly of the Cleveland Browns, as their next GM. Which job is better? Where do the teams presently stand in their rebuilds? What are the immediate difficult decisions on Adofo-Mensah's plate? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the Vikings interest in Ryan Poles as the next GM and how his background working with the Kansas City Chiefs might influence the Vikings' decision at quarterback. Would he watch the AFC playoffs and think Kirk Cousins was the right way to go or would he see the Alex Smith situation all over again? Plus how far are the Vikings away from the NFC Championship teams if they were to hit on a young QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the sheer insanity of the way the Bills and Chiefs game ended and discuss what it means that Matthew Stafford is going to the NFC Championship. Plus NFL Network reported that Todd Bowles is getting a second interview with the Vikings. Is he a good candidate for the Vikings' head coaching job? Plus, what does Stafford making it mean for Kirk Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by former Buffalo Bills player personnel director to talk about what that job entails in the NFL and the importance of the Minnesota Vikings getting their new GM and head coach on the same page. He talks about an ideal GM and explains his straight forward process for scouting quarterbacks. Jim was also a scout for the Saints and Eagles. He explains where he'd start with rebuilding the roster and what to do with Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles analyze the Vikings' roster strength from a GM's perspective. How close are they to having a good offensive line? If they keep the weapons like Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen, would that make for a good setup for a new quarterback? How long is it going to take to rebuild the defense? How far away are they really? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Derrik Klassen of Bleacher Report and Football Outsiders to go over the options surrounding Kirk Cousins' future. Why hasn't Cousins been able to take the franchise to the next level? Is the QB NFL draft class really as weak as some analysts are saying? Are there other options with trades, including a Trey Lance idea, that Derrik would be interested in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together with Anthony Treash to talk about whether the Vikings have a favorable job and what approach the next GM should take, whether it's a short-term rebuild or full tear-down. Anthony wonders if the next wave of QBs will be ready to play in 2022 and whether the Vikings should hang with Kirk Cousins for another year. He breaks down how some of the playoff teams have laid out the path for the Vikings and who's going to win this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Vikings' process of interviewing candidates on both sides of the ball and why Raheem Morris is interesting. When should we expect the Vikings to make a hire? Why are they interviewing coaches before GMs? Courtney also discusses why veteran contracts like Dalvin Cook and Adam Thielen are a challenge for the incoming GM. She also gives the Vikings late Christmas gifts with things from the remaining playoff teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Buffalo Bills reporter for Bills Digest Mark Ludwiczak joins Matthew Coller to talk about offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and whether he would make a good coaching candidate for the Minnesota Vikings and why the Bills have turned things around. How have they supported Josh Allen? Has Sean McDermott really turned around the culture or is it just the quarterback? Have they laid out a path for the Vikings' future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get into the candidates that the Minnesota Vikings have interviewed so far and talk about whether they make sense as the next head coach. Matthew changes his mind about having some concerns regarding Kellen Moore after more breakdowns of the Cowboys' loss came to light. Plus they talk about what the next GM and coach are getting roster wise and some possibilities for Kirk Cousins-related trades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about NFL Wild Card weekend, starting with the Dallas Cowboys' ridiculous ending to their loss against the San Francisco 49ers. Was the finish so bad that you would question Kellen Moore as a Minnesota Vikings head coaching candidate? How did the other potential candidates Brian Daboll and Byron Leftwich help their arguments? What were some of the craziest Vikings fan rationalizations from the weekend and the salt poured in their wounds by the broadcasts? Who's the best team if they play their best the rest of the way? Why do the Bills and Chiefs look like the Super Bowl comes down to next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse to rank the all-time Vikings coaches. Why Reusse gives so much credit to Denny Green and doesn't have Mike Zimmer as high as many. He also talks about why Jerry Burns is underrated and tells classic Mike Tice stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by John Shipley of Jaguars Report to break down the coaching candidates who are being talked about for both teams. What does John like about the idea of Byron Leftwich? Does Doug Pederson have any red flags? Why is Nate Hackett's approach one that could meld well with the next quarterback of the Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by The Athletic's Chad Graff to talk about what the interviews for GM candidates might end up being like ... we each ask questions to each other and try to give the best answers that the Wilfs will want to hear (and the right things for the team). Then the discussion about Chad's article on Zimmer era what-ifs turns into a trip down memory lane of all the crazy things that could have been... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to talk about the firing of Mike Zimmer. Jeremiah talks about Eric Kendricks' comments about a fear-based organization and explains what it was like to play under Zimmer and how the environment made it difficult on players at times. Jeremiah said his hard-nosed mentality may have hurt relationships with players. Plus he talks about what he'd want in the next coach and the most exciting NFL playoff games this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about the fallout from Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman getting fired and what comes next for the Minnesota Vikings' organization. They also talk about what it has been like to cover Zimmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about Eric Kendricks' blunt comments about Mike Zimmer, saying that he was not sure about his relationship with the Vikings former coach and talking about how the organization can't be "fear-based." Kendricks' comments are nothing new. We have heard for years about Zimmer alienating players and people within the organization. Beyond that, Murphy reacts to Mark Wilf's talk of collaboration and what's next at GM and coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager to break down the Minnesota Vikings firings of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. They talk about what went wrong, what's next and why today is refreshing for Vikings fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the atmosphere surrounding the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Chicago Bears. Paul watched the game from the stands to get his sense of how fans were feeling and whether they wanted to see a win from the Vikings. Justin Jefferson was denied a chance to break a Randy Moss record, leaving Mike Zimmer to give one more miserable send off quote about how he doesn't care about records. And the reasons why Week 18 should be a weight off Vikings fans' shoulders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated talk about the best and worst storylines from the 2021 season, starting with how interesting the draft was last year when the Vikings chose Christian Darrisaw over Mac Jones. They talk about training camp's emerging players and Kirk Cousins vax storyline that was difficult to discuss and how Justin Jefferson truly became the Vikings' franchise player this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears roast their respective teams before heading into Sunday's meaningless game and in the process they discuss the futures of both clubs and what went wrong this year. They joke about and break down Justin Fields and whether he trended the right way this year. They break down why the Bears haven't had a good coach since Mike Ditka and talk about how the two teams have made funny excuses all year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles dig into what went wrong with the Vikings' running game both offensively and defensively this year and look at why it's a sign that change is needed. Then they play The Magic Johnson game, in which they discuss which players are going to be Minnesota Vikings in 2022 and how Jeremiah will feel if his former coach is let go next week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about whether the Vikings should play starters in the Week 18 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Is there any benefit to seeing Kellen Mond? Is the risk of getting a key player hurt too much? Then Matthew gives Sam the New Coach Survey, in which Sam answers whether he wants the next coach to be offensive or defensive minded, experienced or not and several other important questions pertaining to a potential change at HC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and The Defector's Kalyn Kahler talk about her in-depth piece about nepotism in the NFL, which centers around the Vikings. Why former Vikings players told her that Adam Zimmer's promotion to co-defensive coordinator was confusing. Is Gary Kubiak still involved in the Vikings offense with Klint Kubiak at OC? Why did the Vikings hire Klint when he hadn't had previous experience at OC before? What does this tell us about the way the organization is being run over the last few years?
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Brian Murphy, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to eulogize the Mike Zimmer era. How does it compare to Mike Tice and Daunte Culpepper's run together? How will it be remembered in 15 years?
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Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom sound off about the Minnesota Vikings' embarrassing performance against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings' loss to the Packers showed everything that's been wrong with the Vikings for years, from Mike Zimmer's bizarre comments about Kellen Mond to the bad defensive showing to GM Rick Spielman's team building. Everyone showed why they need to go.
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Matthew Coller and Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee compare and contrast the way that the Vikings and Packers' quarterbacks have been scrutinized for missing time due to COVID. They also talk about the scenario in which the Vikings win this game and why the Packers haven't been impressive in recent weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to Kirk Cousins landing on the COVID list. Will his loss to the Rams be the last start he makes as a Viking? Should the Vikings start Kellen Mond instead of Sean Mannion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about some interesting fan questions, including about whether Vikings fans have the right to cheer for the Packers to win in order to induce changes at coach and quarterback this offseason. They discuss whether the Vikings should let Aaron Rodgers' future dictate their plans at QB and then give their regrets and resolutions for the 2021 and 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill get together to talk about the passing of John Madden. They talk about what Madden meant to shaping their love of football, memories of him calling games with Randy Moss and other NFL legends and the legacy of the Madden video game.
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Sam Ekstrom subs in for Matthew Coller. He goes over the day's news, which includes Adam Thielen's ankle surgery and Dalvin Cook's return. Then he joins Paul Hodowanic for a fiery episode of Hot Routez where they rank bad refs and discuss the greatest thorns in the Vikings' side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about why the interior of the Vikings' offensive line hasn't come together this year. Sirles breaks down Ezra Cleveland and Garrett Bradbury's game. Jeremiah also talks about whether the Vikings have a coaching job that the top candidates are going to want and what type of coach would find it attractive. Are the Packers going to rub salt in the wounds of Vikings fans.
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Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about Justin Jefferson's frustrations with the play calling and the lack of energy surrounding the team heading into the game against Los Angeles. Now as the Vikings go to play the Green Bay Packers, is this thing over? Why do the Vikings always seem to end seasons like this? What we will remember about the final days of Zimmer's tenure if ownership decides to move on?
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Matthew Coller is joined by Brian Murphy to talk about the Vikings' loss to the Los Angeles Rams and some very layered comments by Justin Jefferson. What do we think the Vikings' owners thought watching the game and listening to Jefferson's frustration after the game? Should they have already made the decision to make changes at coach, quarterback and general manager? Is there reason to be excited about what Vikings fans have seen from young players or does this situation feel like it needs a serious overhaul? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After the game, Justin Jefferson was unhappy. Are they turning him into one of the many Minnesota athletes who has been talented but not surrounded with enough to get over the hump? What's behind another December of struggles for Kirk Cousins and how much should we be putting on coaches? Sean Mannion tests positive for COVID, leaving us to wonder if the same fate awaits Cousins before a key game in Green Bay. Plus Matthew Stafford tried to gift the Vikings the game but they didn't seem to want it. And what do we make of a completely quiet US Bank Stadium? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show with an update on the Vikings' injury situation with Adam Thielen and CJ Ham and then talks about how COVID will keep Andre Patterson out of Sunday's game. Then Pro Football Focus's Steve Palazzolo joins to talk about the state of quarterback play in the NFL and why it has been mostly poor this season and whether we're seeing a transition from the all-time great QBs to the next wave. Steve thinks the Vikings should keep leaning into Kirk Cousins but it's unclear what their future is at QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to react to the news that Dalvin Cook will be out with COVID this week. Will Cook's absence push the Vikings to be more aggressive in the passing game rather than drifting back into old running habits like they did against Chicago? Plus why the Rams on paper are not a good matchup for the Vikings but there are some factors that open the door for the Vikings to win the game. And then they are visited by the ghost of Vikings past, present and future as they look at the playoff races and what happens if the Vikings miss the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Ryan Dyrud of LA Football Network to talk about the Los Angeles Rams' matchup with the Minnesota Vikings and how the Rams have approached this season with Matthew Stafford at quarterback. The Rams are all-in on winning this year and sometimes it's worked and other times this season they have shown their weaknesses. How losing Robert Woods hurt them. Is Odell Beckham fitting in? Is Sean McVay using Stafford correctly? Who is a comparable for Stafford in the past NFL? Why is Aaron Donald so freaking good? Get your football tickets at TickPick.com/Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about how game wreckers like Aaron Donald and Akiem Hicks offer particularly difficult challenges for the Vikings offense and what they can do to slow down Donald, if possible. Does Kirk Cousins have control of the protection assignments? Jeremiah talk about where the Vikings stand in the playoff race and whether they should consider yet another offensive line adjustment. Plus if there is a coaching change, what type of coach would he be looking for? Get your tickets at Tickpick.com/insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy get together to talk about why Kirk Cousins' performance has been spotty in recent weeks. Is there something that Mike Zimmer is supposed to do in order to get Cousins back on track? Is it fundamental to him as a quarterback and will it turn around as they go into a key game against the Los Angeles Rams? Plus, Murph tells us what he thinks will happen if the Vikings finish 7-10, 8-9 or 9-8. Can he convince Matthew to keep Zimmer on as head coach? Get tickets to this week's game at TickPick.com/insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom podcast from Chicago, where a 17-9 win at Soldier Field keeps the Vikings alive, but a flat performance from the offense raises questions about whether they can get it together against the Rams or Packers. Plus, is the defense's resurgence sustainable, and what was the deal with the horrific officiating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It wouldn't be a week of Minnesota Vikings football without something weird happening and this time it came in the form of cornerback Bashaud Breeland being released two days before the Vikings game against the Chicago Bears. Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom then get into a hardcore preview of Vikings-Bears looking at John DeFilippo calling plays for Chicago, what to expect from Justin Fields and the things Vikings fans will be worrying about with matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score joins the show to talk about what has gone so wrong with the Chicago Bears this year and why the Minnesota Vikings should beat them at Soldier Field. Why is Matt Nagy's offense so bad for Justin Fields? What happened to Allen Robinson? Why does Matt Nagy seem to have the Vikings' number even though his teams haven't been good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Minnesota Vikings future. Matthew asks Bill to play Vikings general manager and make key decisions on Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins and how quickly to rebuild the roster. What should the Vikings be looking for in terms of trade value for Cousins if they decide to move on? Who does Bill suggest as top coaching candidates? How far away are the Vikings from being a contending team with the state of their defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles opens the show with a discussion about the new Netflix movie that has Kevin James playing Sean Payton and what the Vikings comparison would be. Jeremiah and Matthew Coller talk about whether the Vikings are cursed in Chicago and what that means for their key matchup with the Chicago Bears. Jeremiah tells the story of the crazy 2016 Vikings game in Chicago in which Zimmer hurt his eye. They also talk about the playoff race and the outlook for the Vikings down the stretch and whether we should expect them to make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the NFL's handling of COVID issues and how it is currently impacting the Minnesota Vikings with several more players added to the COVID-19 list. Plus Matthew and Sam discuss a tweet from a Pro Football Focus analyst that said NFC teams should be afraid of the Vikings making the playoffs. Who would you rather play if you're the Vikings, the Arizona Cardinals or Green Bay Packers? And does Mike Zimmer handle in-game management situations well?
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ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to talk about a mock draft that has the Vikings taking a cornerback. How did the Vikings get to a place where they do not have an impressive secondary now or development corners for the future? Plus they travel to Imagination Land in which the Vikings have an offensive minded coach in the future who needs to make a decision on Kirk Cousins. What would that offensive coach say? Also what happens if the Vikings make the playoffs and win? Does everyone stay?
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Bears melting down against the Green Bay Packers in the second half and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings, who play the Bears twice in their final four games. If you got $100 to bet on the potential playoff teams for the No. 7 seed, how much would you put on the Vikings? Do you think the Bears or Vikings will be better in the future? What do we make of rookie quarterbacks like Trevor Lawrence, Fields and Zach Wilson struggling? Does that say anything about the Vikings' future at QB? Who wins the AFC? Are we headed for another Brady/Mahomes Super Bowl?
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Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about Murph's son attending his first NFL game in person and the experience his boy had at the end of the game. Then Matthew and Brian talk about whether fans can possibly sit back and enjoy the ride or if the Minnesota Vikings are simply too frustrating to have fun watching. Murph is amazing that Mike Zimmer acknowledged that he thought the team was going to blow the lead and they talk about what it was like to see washed up Ben Roethlisberger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about how the Minnesota Vikings put together a brilliant first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers. From the Vikings defense to Dalvin Cook running over the Steelers to Ben Roethlisberger struggling, everything was going right until midway through the second half when everything came apart and the Vikings nearly blew a 29 point lead. Who should be blamed for the Vikings nearly blowing it? Should we even worry about that at this point? The Vikings wont consider in season changes now, so should fans just root for the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss what the atmosphere will be like at US Bank Stadium on Thursday night when the Minnesota Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers. They also talk about whether it's a good thing that the Vikings' owners are nowhere to be found when the team is struggling. Matthew talks with Mark Bullock, former Washington Post and Athletic writer, about the Vikings' playoff race with Washington and how Taylor Heinicke is leading Washington into the postseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talks about what he saw on tape between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions and why the Vikings chose to mess with the offensive line again. We talk about why the Vikings have been incapable of putting together a good offensive line for the entirety of the Mike Zimmer era and break down how other quarterbacks would perform under the same circumstances as Kirk Cousins. What does Jeremiah think the Vikings' final record will be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris Jones is an accomplished author, including writing for Esquire and ESPN. His work has also appeared in The Best American Magazine Writing and The Best American Sports Writing anthologies. Jones has a new book called "The Eye Test: The case for human creativity in the age of analytics." Jones joins to talk about Kirk Cousins and why he has an incredible quarterback rating but the Minnesota Vikings haven't won as much as you would expect compared to other quarterbacks with similar numbers. Jones uses examples from his book to try to hunt for an answer to this confusing question. Is it just the defense? Or is it something beyond the numbers?
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Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy dig through the ashes of the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Detroit Lions to figure out what happened in the Motor City Meltdown and what's next for this struggling franchise. Matthew forces Brian to talk him into either Mike Zimmer, Rick Spielman or Kirk Cousins having a case to stick around and then they play the finger pointing game in which each person blames somebody else for their woes. The Vikings play Pittsburgh next. Could that be it for Zimmer if they lose? Get your tickets at TickPick.com/Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Detroit Lions. Matthew and Sam talk about all the possible criticisms of Kirk Cousins, Mike Zimmer, Rick Spielman and everybody else that played a role in the Vikings falling to a 0-10-1 football team and taking a hit to their playoff chances, which now might not really matter. Could this be the game that forces changes if the Vikings lose on Thursday? What went wrong with the gameplan? The offensive line decisions? The defense at the end of the game? Playing Oli Udoh at left tackle? Now what happens? Get your NFL tickets at TickPick.com/Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Vikings running back Robert Smith joins the show to talk about following this Vikings team as a post-game analyst and how crazy the games have been. He discusses why the Vikings' run game hasn't been as good this year, why Kene Nwangwu is such an exciting young player and his greatest pass block ever on Warren Sapp. Robert tells a great Randy Moss story and discusses what he sees in terms of similarities with Justin Jefferson. Plus PFF's Austin Gayle joins to discuss the Vikings' draft class. Does he see a long-term star in Christian Darrisaw? Is Nwangwu special? What should we make of the upcoming QB class in the NFL draft? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin run through the schedule and talk about how things will play out for the Minnesota Vikings. But the challenge to picking the remaining slate is that Courtney has to pick the craziest possible thing to happen to determine a win or a loss. Plus Matthew gives Courtney quotes from the 90s classic Point Break to describe the matchup between the Vikings and the Detroit Lions. What do those quotes say about Kirk Cousins, Justin Jefferson and Mike Zimmer. And what will the Vikings do at right guard? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom start off talking about whether Everson Griffen's absence or Dalvin Cook's injury will be more impactful to the Minnesota Vikings down the stretch. Is there a chance Dalvin Cook isn't part of the Vikings' future because of his injuries and lesser production? Will the final stretch determine the future of Mike Zimmer, Rick Spielman and Kirk Cousins? Let's play the comparison game, comparing Cousins, Zimmer and the 2021 Vikings season to different things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about where the Vikings stand after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Jeremiah attempts talking us into the Vikings making the No. 7 playoff seed being enough but completely fails. What would it take to convince him that they could be a scary team in the playoffs? Matthew talks Jeremiah into one playoff win and Jeremiah again struggles to talk us into NFL instant replay. Plus, Jeremiah takes us through what it would be like to have the quarterback line up under guard. Get your football tickets at TickPick.com/Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy let loose on the Vikings' loss to the 49ers on Sunday, starting with Kirk Cousins's worst graded game of the year by PFF. We look at who Cousins compares to by historical metrics and make the point that asking him to carry the team is too much. Let's also complain about the refs. They have been a huge problem this year and not overturning Adam Thielen's catch was a highlight of their horrendous job. Also the defense's construction was bad from the start and low and behold it's gone bad. Now what? Are they making the playoffs still? Check out TickPick.com/Insider for tickets to upcoming home games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings loss to the San Francisco 49ers. We start out with the big picture: The Vikings are very much in the playoff race after falling to the 49ers but the loss ends the idea that they have turned things around completely. The 49ers ran over the Vikings on the ground and turned things around completely at the end of the first half and ultimately Kirk Cousins couldn't come up with big plays when the pressure was at its height. Mike Zimmer made typical excuses about the referees after the game and now the Vikings are set up to have a so-so season... what will that mean for them? Oh and Kene Nwangwu is exciting, huh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show with the "Opening Drive" talking about how the Minnesota Vikings' standard should not change because they have had adversity. Their offense has been healthy and Kirk Cousins is playing well, go win. Then he talks about matchups to watch between the 49ers and Vikings and gets together with Brad Spielberger of Pro Football Focus to talk about how the Vikings may have to consider a Kirk Cousins extension and whether Danielle Hunter should be given an extension with his recent injury issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about Everson Griffen's Instagram post and what's happened since then. They outline the day at TCO Performance Center and how "Next Man Up" doesn't really work in this situation. Plus, now the Vikings are completely decimated on the defensive line, so how will they take on the 49ers? What does this also say about how the Vikings have to be an offensive team now? Will this be Mike Zimmer's best coaching job if they make the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about rumors about the Chicago Bears potentially firing Matt Nagy and whether Vikings fans should be happy about the idea Chicago could can their struggling head coach. They talk about the path to the playoffs and why the San Francisco 49ers game might determine the rest of the season. What's the vibe around the Vikings' building now after everyone was so down two weeks ago? Does it feel like everything is back on track? Plus, how many wins would it take for the Vikings to feel like a real contender? And Dalvin Tomlinson added to the COVID list Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Paul Hodowanic and Manny Hill to talk about the Vikings' path to the playoffs and which teams are the biggest threats to the Vikings. Are the 49ers or Eagles for real? The Panthers and Saints are toast right? Also do the Vikings have the best group of receivers in NFL history? The 49ers have Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens but they can't compare to Moss/Carter/Jefferson/Diggs/Thielen/A. Carter and Jake Reed. Will the Vikings still sign Kirk Cousins to an extension if they miss the playoffs? And what's different in the NFL now from back in the day?
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Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about whether it's been a fun year for Vikings fans or too stressful for them to enjoy. What does it mean that a Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins-led team suddenly has a top ranked passing offense? What does it mean that Cousins didn't have a good PFF grade versus the Green Bay Packers and yet Justin Jefferson made him right. What troubles still lurk around the corner despite the team having found their offensive identity? How does the last two weeks change the view on Zimmer's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' offensive explosion against the Green Bay Packers in a 34-31 win at US Bank Stadium. How Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak finally got in the mode to force the ball to Justin Jefferson. While there were some close calls, Jefferson finished with one of the best receiving days in Vikings history and now the Vikings appear to have found themselves on offense. Do we think they can keep it up? Was that one of the best Vikings-Packers games of the Zimmer and Rodgers era? What happened to the defense in the second half of the game? How does the NFC playoff race look now that the Vikings beat Los Angeles and Green Bay? Oh, and thanks Greg Joseph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Green Bay Packer legend Ahman Green, who talks about playing with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers and what the Vikings-Packers rivalry is like and Ahman talks about his special relationship with Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn. Plus Pro Football Focus's Seth Galina joins the show to break down the Vikings' lack of aggressiveness on offense and explain what we've learned about Kirk Cousins this year. Seth talks about how Cousins reminds him of late-career Drew Brees and discusses potential Mac Jones regret. For tickets to Sunday's game, visit TickPick.com/insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' matchup with the Green Bay Packers. How does Mike Zimmer's defense match up with Aaron Rodgers? Why they have had some good battles along the way but Rodgers has often come out on top. Can the Vikings prevent Rodgers from throwing deep? How will they pressure him without Danielle Hunter? On the offensive side, it's become very clear who everyone's pointing the finger at for the lack of aggressiveness on offense. Will Justin Jefferson or Adam Thielen still have a big week? Or will a defense that can create pressure cause problems for the Vikings? Plus a pie chart explaining what happens if the Vikings beat Green Bay. Visit TickPick.com/Insider to get tickets to the game.
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The Athletic's Chad Graff joins the show to play a game comparing Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins vs. the QBs and head coaches on the rest of the Minnesota Vikings' schedule. What does it mean for their playoff chances? Also, would you rather have a great coach and OK quarterback or great quarterback with a mediocre coach? How about future options of Zimmer and Cousins versus a draft pick and offensive-minded coach? Also listen for our Tick Pick ticket contest and visit TickPick.com/Insider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about the best matchups between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings during the Mike Zimmer era. What do we make of Zimmer's ability to slow down Rodgers (sometimes) and why was the 2018 and 2019 games significant. Will this year be the last time Zimmer and Rodgers play each other? Also why isn't Wyatt Davis getting a look at right guard? And who's the coolest person Matthew and Sam have in their cell phones? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles discuss the Vikings "most complete win" against the Los Angeles Chargers and what it says about the state of the team. Kirk Cousins has some fascinating statistics with Pro Football Focus giving him high grades but his throws still not traveling downfield very often compared to his peers. Jeremiah analyzes the Vikings' chances to make the playoffs and discusses the idea that Mason Cole could stay in the lineup over Oli Udoh. Plus they talk about Jeremiah playing in the Vikings' first ever game at US Bank Stadium against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy break down the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Los Angeles Chargers and what it means for the Vikings' playoff chances. Are they a playoff team if they beat Green Bay next week? Do we believe that they'll continue the offensive aggressiveness that we saw against the Chargers? Plus Matthew and Brain talk about the glitzy experience of a road game in Los Angeles and the crowd atmosphere and discuss whether yesterday was a sign that either Zimmer or Cousins could remain in Minnesota after this year. And where does Justin Jefferson rank among the most talented Vikings receivers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from Los Angeles Matthew Coller joins Sam Ekstrom to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Los Angeles Chargers. How giving the ball to Justin Jefferson became a huge talking point with Mike Zimmer after the game and how Kirk Cousins's aggressiveness in the second half led them to a win. This is why the Vikings always hang around: Zimmer schooled young Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert in an impressive 27-20 win in which all the Vikings' decisions to go for fourth downs paid off. Now are they back in the playoff race for real? Are they a favorite for a No. 7 seed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and his former teammate Judd Zulgad talk about some of the hot seat stories from Vikings past. They talk about the time the Metrodome called for Brad Childress to be fired, how the Vikings poorly handled the firing of Mike Tice and what the potential final days with Mike Zimmer will be like. If Zimmer's tenure ends, where will he rank among all-time Vikings coaches? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with The Athletic Los Angeles Chargers reporter Daniel Popper to break down why the Chargers were better off moving on from an old school head coach and limited quarterback in exchange for Brandon Staley and Justin Herbert -- cough, cough, wink, wink. He talks about Herbert's development and why Herbert vs. Mike Zimmer could end up being a fun matchup and guesses the kickers from the last four years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show with an update on accusations about Dalvin Cook by a former girlfriend. Then Sam Ekstrom joins to discuss the Vikings' oddly high playoff odds and what it would mean for the Vikings if they made the postseason. Matthew has an unpopular opinion about who he'd keep out of the coach, QB and GM. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings' struggles to get over the hump by comparing his experience with the 2017 Vikings to this year's club. Why was Pat Shurmur a successful offensive coordinator? Why Case Keenum wasn't asked to be "the guy," versus the pressure on Kirk Cousins. Why did the 2017 offensive line hold up rather than falling apart like this year's group has done? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Following another tight loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Adam Thielen said that the Vikings have 'the guys' to be winning some of these close games. Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin debate whether that's actually true. Matthew digs up an interview from a former Cousins coach that raises an eyebrow about not getting the ball to Thielen and Justin Jefferson and Courtney breaks down some of the puzzling play calling and execution that has led to the offense going ice cold. Plus Courtney picks whether the Vikings will go 2-0, 1-1 or 0-2 in the next two games against the Los Angeles Chargers and Green Bay Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in overtime and let me ask where you've heard this one before: The Vikings had a two-score lead and let it slip because they were not able to stay aggressive offensively, with Kirk Cousins failing to throw to Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen. How many times have we heard this now? Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go quarter by quarter talking about the consistent themes of the 2021 Vikings and how this season has fallen apart and discuss the things that led to Baltimore's comeback, including too many runs, a shorthanded defense and one particular strange penalty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf get together to discuss Odell Beckham Jr. and his fading star now that he's been released by the Cleveland Browns and Aaron Rodgers's handling of his COVID situation. Will this be a costly distraction for the Packers? How does it impact Rodgers's legacy and what does it say about the Packers' role in other drama that has involved Rodgers. Plus Myron talks about how he sees the Vikings and Mike Zimmer as a relationship with signs of coming to the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a week picking apart the Vikings' brutal loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday night, we finally turn the page and discuss some of the news items leading up to the Vikings and Ravens. Garrett Bradbury is on the COVID-19 list, so does that mean Mason Cole is going to take his job? Why has Bradbury been so disappointing? Plus, let's talk about when we can second guess. With Danielle Hunter out, is it OK to wonder if they shouldn't have traded Stephen Weatherly? OK about the Ravens... are the Vikings going to beat them? What do we make of the way Lamar Jackson has had to carry Baltimore? Will we see adjustments from the Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles plays the "blame game" in which he attempts to separate the blame between GM Rick Spielman, head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins for the Vikings' ugly 3-4 start to the season. Jeremiah is then forced to talk us into keeping one of the three long term and the Vikings still having a successful season. He breaks down what it's like inside a locker room for an underachieving team and talks about Danielle Hunter's injury and Patrick Mahomes looking human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager to talk about why the Vikings have so much talent and yet can't seem to put it all together on a weekly basis. Should we be looking at the overall coaching philosophy and lack of aggressiveness or is Kirk Cousins's style not jell with that type of offense? What roster issues have the Vikings created for themselves that have led to an offensive line that still can't protect Cousins against good defensive line. Since Cousins has played well but he hasn't received great support, does that suggest he could end up here long term? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk the morning after the Minnesota Vikings' shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and Cooper Rush and discuss whether ownership would OK a Cousins trade before the deadline or could you be convinced that there is room to turn the ship around? Is there a solution to the Vikings doing the same things over and over? If the Vikings don't win more in the coming weeks, what date does Murph have set where there could actually be something that happens? Last night also reminded Matthew of some Stefon Diggs takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom sound off on the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Dallas Cowboys and backup quarterback Cooper Rush. They talk about how Kirk Cousins has traditionally had so many games like this that there may not be a solution. Why did Dallas have the right formula to totally shut down Cousins? How much is Mike Zimmer and the coaching staff to blame? What do we make of a defense that has consistently come up short? And how does the outlook of the rest of the season seem now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In an extra spooky episode, Matthew Coller gets together with Zach Johnson of the Crackpot podcast to deep dive into sports curses and whether there's actual evidence that the Minnesota Vikings' franchise is cursed. Zach discovers that the Vikings lost the NFL championship trophy, which may be at the root cause of their woes. Do most people believe in curses? How did other franchises overcome them? Should Vikings fans really believe they are cursed? Zach goes deep into the history of sports and beyond to tell us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin pull out an old school approach: KEYS TO THE GAME. They break down what the Vikings will need to do in order to beat the Dallas Cowboys, assuming Dak Prescott is healthy. They talk about the cornerback situation and holding Amari Cooper and CeeDee Lamb down along with how the Vikings can take advantage of the weaknesses in Dallas's defense. Plus they play a game analyzing where the Vikings will finish record wise if they beat the Cowboys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talks about how the Vikings' matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is the most hyped matchup since the 2019 playoffs. They also play "The Magic Johnson Game," looking at which Vikings personnel is most likely to be in Minnesota in 2022. Why Andrew thinks Kirk Cousins is playing his way into staying and why the coaching staff remains at the most risk going into a tricky part of the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with one of the best QB analysts out there, Derrik Klassen of Football Outsiders and Bleacher Report. Derrik talks about whether there's something different about Kirk Cousins this year and what type of offense he best fits in. He also breaks down why Dak Prescott rivals the likes of Tom Brady when it comes to pre-snap adjustments and discusses why the Dallas Cowboys' offense has been so successful with Kellen Moore. Plus he gives his take on Justin Fields' struggles and what's next for the QB rookie class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go back and forth talking about the Vikings' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Dallas Cowboys this week and talk each other into why the Vikings can win, why Kirk Cousins's primetime struggles are more myth than fact, why the Vikings should wear their color rush jerseys and how stopping Dallas's run attack is possible (and the key to winning) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks about a Vikings-less Sunday and what we learned from the NFL, including that maybe there's more to Justin Fields's failures than his bumbling head coach. Plus the Bengals are for real, the Panthers are terrible. What does that mean for a close Vikings loss vs. Cincinnati and win versus Carolina? Matthew is also joined by former KFAN personality and current owner of Bring Me The News Joe Nelson to rank where the Vikings stand, the biggest surprises and disappointments of the season so far, whether Kirk Cousins is in the MVP race and expectations for the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Chad Israelson, a history teacher and Vikings fan who has authored a Vikings history book which looks back at every single season and breaks down some of the moments that stand out most in the franchise's history. He also builds All-Decade teams, which naturally caught Matthew's interest. He discusses why the Vikings have been stuck in the middle for most of their history and some of the most bizarre seasons they've had, including the 1987 strike year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Ramie Makhlouf of 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to talk about where the Packers and Bears stand as the Vikings head into their bye week. Is the Aaron Rodgers drama gone? Why isn't Rodgers as dominant as last year? Are we still buying the Packers as a legit contender? Plus why the Bears shouldn't be a threat in the division as long as Matt Nagy is in charge but the intrigue of Justin Fields makes them a candidate long term. Oh and the Lions are not discussed in this podcast because they are not relevant in the NFC North. #ByeWeekBonanza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner joins Matthew Coller to talk about why Christian Darrisaw's strong debut points toward good things for the Minnesota Vikings' draft class. Why he believes we should be patient with Wyatt Davis, Kene Nwangwu's amazing explosiveness and how the draft class still deserves to be considered very strong. Renner also gives his breakdown of the rookie quarterbacks. How Mac Jones has looked the most NFL ready, what's wrong with Zach Wilson, why Trey Lance is like Josh Allen and what to make of Justin Fields's up and down start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the tape of Vikings first-round draft pick Christian Darrisaw and talks about what makes him excited about Darrisaw's future prospects and what opposing defensive ends are going to attempt to do against him when the Vikings play the Cowboys and Ravens. Also Jeremiah discusses the rest of the O-line and how they're playing, including some of the struggles of center Garrett Bradbury and right guard Oli Udoh. Would we see Wyatt Davis soon? Plus what Jeremiah thinks the Vikings' final record will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fresh off Minnesota Vikings' GM Rick Spielman talking with the media, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss a particular answer regarding Kirk Cousins's future and they break down the odds of Cousins continuing to play well and how that might factor with the playoffs and the long-term outlook. Plus they discuss the cornerback depth with Patrick Peterson out and what Spielman had to say about the rookie class. They grade the front office's job overall so far as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how the Minnesota Vikings waited until things got really dicey to turn on the jets against the Carolina Panthers. Is this a function of their head coach's philosophy or who their quarterback has always been? Do we think something is different this year with Kirk Cousins? Why does every game seem to come down to the very end? How has luck played for and against the Vikings this year and how does this 3-3 start set up for a wild second half of the season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom try to wrap their heads around what happened between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers in the Vikings' 34-28 win. How the offense came alive and Kirk Cousins led two very impressive final drives. Why KJ Osborn has played a key part in showing how good the Vikings offense can be ...but....they also struggled in the first half. The Vikings also let the Panthers off the hook with conservative decision making that kept Carolina in the game and allowed Sam Darnold to come back. Does this win eliminate the conversation about job security for Mike Zimmer? Does it give Kirk Cousins a good chance at being the Vikings' long-term QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus to talk about why Kirk Cousins ranks so highly by PFF's grading system and what putting that grade under a microscope can tell us about Cousins's game, Monson also discusses where the Vikings would rank among smartest teams analytically speaking and what has to happen in order for them to catch up. He also previews the Vikings-Panthers game and talks about what he's enjoying about the NFL season so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss a good fan question: Would we still have the same criticisms of the Vikings if they had won the first two games of the season? Courtney talks about their upcoming schedule and how it was always going to shape the season and they also discuss the numbers that point to what type of team the Vikings really are. Plus a more hardcore Vikings-Panthers breakdown of a battle of two defensive lines that will dictate the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Morten Andersen, who is one of two Hall of Fame kickers, to talk about what it's like to kick a game-winning field goal and why many kickers fail. He talks about playing with Daunte Culpepper and Randy Moss and why more special teamers need to be in the Hall of Fame. Andersen also talks about becoming a podcaster and what he's learned from some of the greatest NFL players of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about how the Minnesota Vikings are similar to what the Buffalo Bills used to be under Rex Ryan and how they can become what the Bills are now under Sean McDermott. Why there's reason to believe the Vikings could get themselves on a good path very quickly and some of the holes in the argument, including that not all teams that change directions are stable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings Jeremiah Sirles talk about whether we can expect the Vikings to put more focus on Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen at some point and how they have the roster to turn things around and compete... but will they do it? Jeremiah talks about watching film with Everson Griffen when they were teammates and why he believes Griffen has played so well this year and they discuss the locker room feeling when things go wrong under Mike Zimmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Vikings' messaging after their sorry 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, including a bizarre tweet from cornerback Bashaud Breeland and an odd comment out of Mike Zimmer about conservative play calling. Why the Vikings are getting less out of more than they should be and why fans are exhausted of seeing Justin Jefferson left in the cold in the second half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the Vikings' 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions in which their offense was uninspiring and they nearly fumbled away the game if not for a last-second Greg Joseph 54-yard field goal. They talk about why the Vikings continue to do the same things over and over and put themselves in positions like they were on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer talk about the Vikings' tough situation where winning this week doesn't always help. Also what Justin Fields being named the Bears starter means for him and that franchise, Mac Jones's strong game against Tom Brady, Trey Lance getting his first shot for the 49ers. What does the emergence of more athletic quarterbacks say about the Vikings' future with Kirk Cousins. Why it's exciting for fan bases to think about what their quarterbacks could be versus a flawed sure thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cornin talks about how some Vikings fans seem to want the Vikings to lose to the Lions in order to spark a rebuild. Also she talks about Dalvin Cook's injury and first guessing that it would be a problem this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about why things went so badly for the Vikings' offensive line against the Cleveland Browns and what it says about how they were built and how they'll hold up going forward. As we look for solutions to the Vikings getting back into the race, all roads point to Kirk Cousins taking command and leading an offensive explosion. Plus what Jeremiah thinks about Mike Zimmer's message at 1-3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss whether they can see a way for the Vikings to fix the issues that have led them to being 1-3 and find a path back to contention. Sam suggests a lineup change to include Everson Griffen, Cam Dantzler and Christian Darrisaw but the reality lingers that the Vikings have gotten a lot of good performances that haven't been enough. They discuss whether it's time for Kirk Cousins to unleash the deep ball and talk about whether the Vikings should trade him if they fall to 1-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated dig into the offensive and defensive line struggles against the Cleveland Browns and what Pro Football Focus's grades say about both units. Is it time to play Christian Darrisaw? Do we have a big enough sample to judge Ezra Cleveland and Oli Udoh yet? On the defensive line, what happened to DJ Wonnum hype? And are the free agents they signed making a difference? What does it mean to the bigger picture and where does Kirk Cousins fit in to the repeated issues with pressure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy break down what the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Cleveland Browns means for the big picture. Why the schedule going forward makes a quick turnaround very tricky and how games at Detroit and Carolina may now determine Mike Zimmer's fate. What does Brian think of Zimmer saying the team is good and why it feels like Groundhog Day for the Vikings to be losing close games and saying that it means they're close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Minnesota Vikings' 14-7 loss to the Cleveland Browns. They start by breaking down the Vikings' debauchery at the end of the game when they had two shots at a game-tying drive and then they discuss how the end of the first half was marred with miscues. Is this just who the Vikings are at this point? Why it's become frustrating to break down game after game of having any team with a defensive line simply overpower the Vikings and they talk about what Mike Zimmer said about them actually being a good team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin preview Vikings-Browns and talk about how badly the Vikings need a win that shows they can be a very good team this year. What will a win say about Kirk Cousins and the offense's sustainability. Why should the Vikings be concerned about Cleveland's running game? And Courtney tells a great story about Jared Allen and Kevin Stefanski Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by his former radio co-host and former Minnesota Viking Sage Rosenfels to talk about what's working for NFL offenses today. Sage is driven crazy by the Chicago Bears leaving Justin Fields out on an island and breaks down why Matt Nagy's offense isn't built to succeed. On the other side, Klint Kubiak and Kevin Stefanski are dominating the offensive world -- why are their schemes so much better? Sage also talks about what made Brett Favre a great leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham. The former co-workers discuss the rise of Kevin Stefanski as a top NFL coach and break down the differences and similarities between Baker Mayfield and Kirk Cousins. They also discuss the Browns' kryptonite on defense and where the Vikings can take advantage. Plus, what does this game mean to Cleveland? And Danny guesses all the quarterbacks who have taken on the Vikings since 1999. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom begin diving deep into the Vikings upcoming matchup with the Cleveland Browns. After a great showing against Seattle, is the Vikings' offensive line going to be up to the task? How about the defensive line, can they get after Baker Mayfield and slow down the dangerous Browns offense? What do we think of the Kevin Stefanski vs. Mike Zimmer matchup? And what happens if the Vikings win? What happens if they lose to Cleveland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles deep dive into what's worked for the Vikings' offensive line. If they continue playing this well, what does it mean for Kirk Cousins? What worked for the O-line against Seattle that they can continue versus a more difficult Browns team? How are the Cleveland Browns going to attack the Vikings' questionable defense? Plus Cam Dantzler's foolish tweet and another Love to See it, Hate to see it that focuses on frustrating coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Vikings' impressive win over the Seattle Seahawks and talk about the new-found trust for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Brian thinks that he's seeing some things that have been different from the past while Matthew has stats that suggest Cousins has hot stretches just like this. When Dalvin Cook comes back, should the Vikings use a more Robert Smith-like approach and what will the Vikings' record be at the bye week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Seattle Seahawks. Was this the best we've seen from Kirk Cousins? Are the Vikings finally leaning into Cousins offensively and trusting him more? What does it mean that they are using all of their weapons on offense? What do we make of the tale of two halves on offense and defense? How the Vikings' win sets up for a huge game against the Cleveland Browns and lays out the path to .500 by the bye week or better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker Lofa Tatupu, who is now host of the Bleav in Seahawks podcast, to talk about the pivotal Vikings-Seahawks matchup at US Bank Stadium. Are the Seahawks letting Russ cook this year? What happened in their meltdown against the Tennessee Titans? Will Dalvin Cook explode like Derrick Henry did last week? Plus what Lofa sees in Bobby Wagner and Eric Kendricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss why the Vikings so desperately need a win and why they're both picking the Vikings to save their season on Sunday afternoon. Why is Russell Wilson such a difficult QB to face, even at US Bank Stadium? What would the ramifications be of a loss? Do the Vikings have Wolves-like dysfunction? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus data scientist and host of the Unexpected Points podcast Kevin Cole to talk about his analytical QB rankings through two games, which have Kirk Cousins as the fourth best quarterback in the league. First they talk about the odd nature of kicking and the ways in which nobody can figure it out, then Kevin breaks down why Cousins's numbers are so strong so far and what it would take to keep them going. And will we see the Vikings' defense improve as the season goes along? What would 0-3 mean in a 17-game season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what needs to happen in order for the Vikings to win their next two games and kick start their season again. Would we be giving the same criticisms for the Vikings if they won their two close games? Does it come down to the offense carrying the team or can the Vikings be better on defense? How would we assess the defensive line so far? Where does Russell Wilson rank for things that haunt the Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Tuesday Morning Left Guard, Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive deep into the Vikings' offensive success against Arizona and some of the coaching decisions that may have held them back. What Klint Kubiak is doing to modernize the offense a touch and why being more aggressive might make sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy dive into the Vikings' sadness factory when it comes to kicking woes and talk about the sheer odds of having so many things to bizarrely sideways for the Vikings. They talk about the things that went right for the Vikings on Sunday but also what it means to be 0-2 in the NFL. Is there change on the horizon? Even with the unusual losses, have the Vikings become weirdly predictable? How will ownership feel if they don't bounce back against Seattle?
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Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Vikings' latest kicking-related loss. They break down how the Vikings and Cardinals played an epic game in which both teams had plenty of chances to win but had miscues that brought it to the final moments. Did the Vikings play too conservatively at times late in the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk big picture with the Associated Press's Dave Campbell going into a pivotal game in Arizona. Dave talks about how the Vikings remind him of the Twins when they signed Joe Mauer to a big contract and breaks down how fans felt about the early 2000s Vikings in comparison to now. Plus Alex Clancy of Locked On Cards joins to talk about the excitement over a hot start in Arizona and fears that Kliff Kingsbury is going to derail them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter. They talk with the legendary Viking about Justin Jefferson's rise, what makes an elite wide receiver, why Jake Reed and Chris Walsh were the most unselfish receivers he played with and his favorite catch ever in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin play a game of "talk me into..." which includes Courtney trying to talk us into a Vikings win against the Arizona Cardinals this week along with why the Vikings didn't trade Cam Dantzler to the San Francisco 49ers and how they'll need to stop Chandler Jones. Visit tickpick.com/insider today and use the promo code INSIDER to save $10 on your first order of Vikings tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom expand on a question that Matthew asked Brian Murphy on Monday: What should Vikings fans want out of this season? Also Matthew and Sam talk about the unknowns that could still change the way this season plays out and how the Arizona game could swing the entire direction of the season. Visit tickpick.com/insider today and use the promo code INSIDER to save $10 on your first order of Vikings tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey to break down how the Vikings can work around their struggles with the offensive line and Mike Zimmer's comments about not being "built" to win games where they have to pass often. They also discuss the Chicago Bears' ugly start to the season and whether there's any way they get on track quickly and Green Bay's brutal loss to New Orleans and what it means for the Packers. Visit tickpick.com/insider today and use the promo code INSIDER to save $10 on your first order of Vikings tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the debut of Monday Morning Murph, former Pioneer Press columnist Brian Murphy analyzes a rough 27-24 opening week loss for the Vikings against the Cincinnati Bengals. What does it say about the Vikings' identity as a team and how they need to win games? Matthew gives a crazy stat about the Vikings in games where they allow more than 25 points and Brian talks about what we need to see from the Vikings to turn things around quickly and what makes for a successful season with the NFC North already in tough shape. Visit tickpick.com/insider today and use the promo code INSIDER to save $10 on your first order of Vikings tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Vikings' 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. How the Vikings' offensive line started out miserably. Whether Dalvin Cook's key fumble was actually a fumble. How the concerns from the preseason played out in Cincinnati. Why Joe Burrow looks like he's going to make the Bengals an exciting team. How the Bengals nearly gave the game away. Kirk Cousins's almost-winning drive and more. Visit tickpick.com/insider today and use the promo code INSIDER to save $10 on your first order of Vikings tickets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Locked On Bengals host Jake Liscow drops by the show to talk about Joe Burrow and whether he'll turn into an elite quarterback at some point and what to expect from him Week 1. Which team has more concerns along the offensive line. Are Ja'Marr Chase's drops a problem? What type of defense are the Vikings facing in Cincy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about Anthony Barr missing from practice on Thursday and what that means for the short and long term. How will they replace Barr? How will it make his contract look if Barr doesn't get healthy this year? Plus what do we think of the Vikings and Bengals matchup to open the season? Is Joe Burrow and his group of weapons a threat? Do we expect the offense to start fast? And Courtney picks the entire schedule and settles on a final record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down Brian O'Neill's mega $92.5 million contract and talk about the Vikings paying top dollar for players over the last few years. They also talk about their predictions for the 2021 season, including which cornerback will be the best, when Kirk Cousins will win Player of the Month and breaking down likely sack totals across the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by two former Viking offensive linemen to discuss whether they think the Vikings' offensive line will be good this year. They discuss Oli Udoh and Ezra Cleveland moving from tackle to guard, which linemen has to take a leadership role and why young players struggle in the NFL. Plus Alex and Jeremiah talk about the things they're most excited about for the NFL season this year, including the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns having Super Bowl chances and the young QBs around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Scott Studwell's new book "Viking For Life" is out now and he joined Matthew Coller to talk about his career in the NFL that spanned four decades. Studwell talks about his decision to write the book, what it was like to play for Bud Grant and Jerry Burns, scouting Randy Moss, how he watches football now that he's retired and even why he used to wear an amazing neckroll. Buy his book here: https://www.triumphbooks.com/viking-for-life-products-9781629378909.php?page_id=30&cid=593221 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus data scientist Eric Eager break down the Vikings' matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals and why it's a gift and a curse to play a bad team in Week 1. Plus, should Klint Kubiak get more aggressive with Kirk Cousins? Will having a better defense improve the Vikings' offense in some ways? And how will Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill run through five burning Vikings questions for Week 1 in only the fashion that they can: Hot Routez style. What would it take for Kirk Cousins to win over Mike Zimmer? How would the 2021 Vikings stack up with the 2019, 2012, 2000 and 1994 Vikings? Who are the most underrated Bengals? And what are the best and worst moves of the offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Kevin Seifert start out by talking about Kevin's experience covering the Vikings and whether he was able to get a feeling for how good or bad a team was going to be based on training camp and the preseason. They also discuss the pressure that Mike Zimmer is facing this year and which NFL storylines Kevin is most interested in this year as we prepare to start the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Chad Graff of The Athletic cover a number of subjects with the "talk me into..." game, including the tight end situation, whether Mike Zimmer could be the last man standing if things don't go well this year, whether you'd trade rosters with the Jaguars right now and whether the special teams will actually be OK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the more-or-less final roster and what the Vikings should do with the backup quarterback situation. Is there any argument for Cam Newton or should the Vikings just roll with Sean Mannion? Plus we look at Kirk Cousins's supporting cast without Irv Smith Jr. and ask whether it's going to be good enough to get them into the top 10 and what could go right. And Mike Zimmer said that someday he's going to write a book about all the crazy things that have happened to his teams and we discuss which chapters we'd read first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down why the Vikings cut Everson Griffen and why he's likely to return plus talk about how Chris Herndon is a band aid that might be hinting at a longer absence for Irv Smith Jr. Plus the backup QB situation and ranking biggest surprises and importance of certain depth players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Maatthew Coller gets together with ESPN's Myron Medcalf to go through their annual bold predictions. Why doesn't Myron think Trevor Lawrence will be the best QB of the rookies? Matthew tries to guess when the outside world will be most critical of Kirk Cousins. Why Myron thinks the Packers will fall off this year and believes in the Vikings' defense and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to give breakdowns of Harrison Smith's contract extension and Irv Smith Jr's knee injury. Why did the Vikings feel the need to extend Smith now? Does it look like they got a decent deal? What does it mean for the future of the defense? And who's playing tight end now that Smith Jr is out and Tyler Conklin is also injured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the ways in which all three preseason games, culminating with the Vikings' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, left us with few answers and few shining performances to write home about. They go through each position's depth and discuss where the Vikings are strongest and weakest and discuss Mike Zimmer's comment about the depth postgame. Now what do they do after Jake Browning's last chance went sideways and why Everson Griffen looked like the old Everson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Justin Dueppengiesser, who is a football coach and podcasts about the Chiefs for Arrowhead Pride, about the Kansas City Chiefs and how Chiefs fans view a team with high expectations. How has KC management handled being the team at the top? What will they have to do to stay there? Does Mahomes heal all wounds? What can the Vikings take away from how the Chiefs ended up with Mahomes? And can Justin figure out which old school Chiefs QBs have the most touchdowns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go position by position looking at the preseason matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. Is there anything that Jake Browning or Kellen Mond can show to earn the backup job or will the Vikings have to look elsewhere? What are we looking for along the offensive line? Will Wyatt Davis get more opportunity to show what he can do? How about the quick rise of Kenny Willekes? Will that force someone else off the team? And how the Vikings can become the Kansas City Chiefs one day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso take the 2021 draft class quiz. Should we be concerned about Christian Darrisaw's health? What do we make of Mac Jones and Justin Fields's preseason performances and what they say about the Vikings' decision not to draft them? How about Kellen Mond's play so far? Do we think Wyatt Davis still has a bright future? What does it say about 2021? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and PFF's Anthony Treash talk about the Vikings' decision to sign Everson Griffen and what it means for the overall defensive line. Will the Vikings now have one of the best D-lines in the NFL following the signing? What factors could still impact the defense and what Anthony thinks of the dynamic with Griffen in the locker room. Plus they talk about Christian Darrisaw's absence, why rookie offensive linemen struggle, how Mac Jones has looked in preseason and which teams should have draft regrets and which are happy with their decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and SI's Will Ragatz break down the Vikings' 12-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Does it matter that the first team offense struggled and the backup QBs played poorly? Should they get in the game next week? What does it mean that Mike Zimmer said the Vikings have already decided on who's playing defensive end next to Danielle Hunter? Why has Cam Dantzler fallen off? And the linebackers stepped up to the challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Zach Hicks of Sports Illustrated to talk about Saturday night's game... but mostly talk about why some draft picks make it and some don't and about the trajectories of both teams. Why the Carson Wentz decision could end up like Kirk Cousins's situation in Minnesota, when teams should choose to tank, whether Jacon Eason or Sam Ehlinger are interesting and what Zach is looking for against the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talk about the Vikings bringing in Everson Griffen and what it says about their feelings on Kirk Cousins's future and what he could potentially bring to the Vikings' defense. Plus a game of "is this guy good?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin analyze how Mike Zimmer is handling Kellen Mond and look at whether Mond will ultimately end up being the backup QB and talk about if Anthony Barr's recent absences are something to be concerned about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom decide that we've spent a little too much time lately talking about the fringe of the roster (or vaccination status) so they jump into a bigger picture conversation about what it would take for Kirk Cousins to win more than 11 games this year. Plus how can the Vikings avoid a sophomore slump from Justin Jefferson and what's the range of rankings of Mike Zimmer's defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with PFF reporter Doug Kyed to talk about the early preseason returns from rookie QBs that the Vikings are expecting to face, including Trey Lance and Justin Fields. Will the 49ers and Bears be pressured to start them from the very beginning of the season or will they have to pick the right time? Plus Doug has done a lot of reporting on the Packers... what will the offseason drama in Green Bay mean for the Packers this year and for the future with Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams. Doug also ranks how interesting the Vikings are among NFL teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down a miserable day for the Minnesota Vikings against the Denver Broncos, starting with a pick-six from Jake Browning and continuing on to Kellen Mond struggling in his debut. The QBs were hardly the only ones. Mike Zimmer expressed frustration with everyone from defensive backs to the punter. What does it all mean? Should we disregard the game because it's preseason action or analyze each element of this team's lack of depth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Pro Football Network's Dalton Miller for a wide-ranging (and fun) conversation about where the Vikings rank in a bunch of categories. Do they have a top-tier defense? Where would Dalton rank the Vikings' uniforms? Where would he rank Justin Jefferson in terms of receivers that he'd want for a final drive... and Cousins for QBs he'd want for a must win. Plus Dalton insanely claims the Cowboys are a more cursed franchise than the Vikings (recently). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by former Denver Bronco and current talk host at 104.3 The Fan in Denver Nick Ferguson. He breaks down the battle between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater for the Broncos' QB1 and how it's impacted by the state of the organization. Nick also tells a great story about being the guy trying to tackle Randy Moss when he famously flipped the ball to Moe Williams for a touchdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom hold their weekly Bring Me The News live stream in which they answer fan questions from training camp, including whether the Vikings will use anyone at running back outside of Dalvin Cook, whether they will stick with Danielle Hunter as their only proven defensive end and how Mike Zimmer can work around early camp drama with Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together again with ESPN's Courtney Cronin for a game of "Talk Me Into," where they present each other with unlikely ideas that the other person has to make an argument for. They talk about the kicking game, Chad Beebe as potentially WR3 again, Cam Dantzler competing with Bashaud Breeland, trading Kirk Cousins to the Denver Broncos for Teddy Bridgewater and the Vikings reaching the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom podcast live from inside US Bank Stadium following the Vikings' practice. The offense hasn't looked sharp since Kirk Cousins came back and it's hard not to wonder how the attention surrounding the Vikings recently has impacted them. Justin Jefferson's injury is reported to be "not serious," but the other receivers have not risen to the challenge with Jefferson out. What's going on with Anthony Barr's absence and what does it show about this team overall? And a Danny Etling update... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about Kirk Cousins's return from the COVID list and his wild press conference which opened up with Cousins talking about room sizes and then went in a bunch of surprising directions, none of which included an explanation for why he isn't taking the vaccination that would allow him to not have NFL protocols. Is this a sign of a very serious divide between Cousins and Zimmer? How does it impact the locker room? How does it impact the long term for Zimmer and Cousins? Plus the offensive line sort of gets Christian Darrisaw back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about the recent drama surrounding the Minnesota Vikings will matter toward the 2021 season. Will Jeff Gladney's absence make a difference? Which cornerback will matter most now that Gladney is out? How will it impact the long term? Will the offensive line issues be problematic or will they come together? How will Mike Zimmer's comments about Kirk Cousins impact the locker room dynamic? And what are the best things at camp so far? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with PFF's cap expert Brad Spielberger to break down cap implications of Jeff Gladney being indicted. Plus they talked about why Brian O'Neill will very likely sign a contract extension with the Vikings despite the fact that it hasn't happened yet, what Harrison Smith's potential future looks like and Danielle Hunter's future options. Plus a note on how long Aaron Rodgers will be in Green Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom, fresh off another Mike Zimmer press conference, talk about how the Vikings' head coach has continued to talk in depth about how he believes players should get vaccinated. Jake Browning will run practice for the next few days -- what does that mean for where things stand at QB? And how will the relationship between Zimmer and Cousins be strained by vaccination opinions. Plus Bisi Johnson is out for the year, what does that mean to the receiver room? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Judd Zulgad to talk about Kirk Cousins being forced to sit out practice due to close contact with Kellen Mond, who tested positive for COVID. Mike Zimmer expressed his agitation at the podium and called for everyone to get vaccinated. What does this conflict between the QB and coach's views on COVID mean for the Vikings? Is there any way to prevent COVID from being a problem in the future if Cousins doesn't want to get vaccinated? Jake Browning was forced to rise to the challenge for the Vikings' night practice and he did a very good job of doing so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Prior to heading out onto the practice field for Day 3 of training camp, Matthew Coller has Chad Graff of The Athletic take the "Vikings 2021 Hype Test" in which Chad answers eight questions on a 1-5 scale that tell us how good he thinks the Vikings will be this year. Along the way they get into lots of training camp-related conversations about Christian Darrisaw's health and how the offense currently looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz, who covers the Vikings for Sports Illustrated, sit down at TCO Performance Center to talk about how the Vikings' first day of training camp practice went and what's happening with the cornerback group. Do we think that Harrison Hand is ahead of Kris Boyd and what did Patrick Peterson tell us about his early interactions with the younger cornerbacks. Plus Brian O'Neill and Harrison Smith have not yet been signed to extensions -- will those be on the way soon? And, is the kicker on the current 90-man roster? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin record their first in-person podcast in a very long time. They talk about what Justin Jefferson had to say about taking on his second season where he knows the NFL will be gunning for him. Matthew and Courtney play a game of "is this a thing," that's focused around the injury situations, including Dede Westbrook, Christian Darrisaw and Danielle Hunter. Plus whether they will keep three QBs and talk about Kellen Mond's first camp practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom were in attendance at TCO Performance Center when Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman talked to the media. What's the latest on O-line coach Rick Dennison's role? Why the wide receiver battle is suddenly in the spotlight. Will we see Jeff Gladney at camp? How many catches will Dede Westbrook have? What does it mean that Christian Darrisaw is going to be brought along slowly due to a groin issue? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus data scientist and PFF Forecast podcast host Eric Eager joins Matthew Coller to talk about reasonable expectations for the Vikings. Why the Vikings have reached a fork in the road by the way they handled the offseason. Eric explains how the Vikings have performed against Vegas expectations in recent years and why that matters. He talks about the bets the Vikings are making with short-term deals and which have the best and worst chance of working out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to break down reports that Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have worked things out and that Rodgers is coming back. How good will the Packers be with him under center? What does it mean for the Minnesota Vikings this year? Where do we think Rodgers finishes his career? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen to talk about the upcoming season. Adam talks about why he's improved as a receiver because of the other great players (i.e. Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson) that he's been able to play alongside as well as discussing when he realized he had a killer mentality and why the Kubiak style offense is so successful. In the second half of the episode, Brandon Thorn of Trench Warfare breaks down his top 50 players in the trenches, where Danielle Hunter ranks and why the Vikings have a really tough schedule of defensive linemen to match up against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about the signing of Dede Westbrook. Will the Vikings actually use him? What's the best case scenario for how Westbrook fits in with Adam Thielen and Justin Jefferson? Does the offense have no excuses now? How many receptions do we expect Westbrook to have this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gives a rundown on offensive line coach Rick Dennison's situation regarding his vaccination status and role with the team this year and why it could be problematic for the Vikings (and why it might be OK if he isn't there) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom continue their series looking at every position leading into training camp. In this edition, they discuss the backup quarterback situation and whether the Vikings would actually give the job to Jake Browning over Kellen Mond. What would it say about Mond? How do we expect his trajectory to go during camp? What's our best guess on whether he's good? Also we look at safeties and the Harrison Smith/Xavier Woods dynamic and who plays behind them. And then Sam is forced to spell camp body names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Pro Football Focus just brought Ari Meirov on board to head up their newsdesk so to congratulate him on the new gig, Matthew Coller asks him about every storyline for all the Minnesota Vikings opponents during the first half of the season. Should we be watching Joe Burrow's progress during training camp and the preseason or are the Bengals not a threat? Do we believe the Arizona Cardinals have the star power to take another step forward? What happened to all that Russell Wilson noise during the offseason? Are the Panthers the biggest gimme game on the schedule? How will the Cleveland Browns handle the hype? Plus what Ari thinks the biggest Vikings storyline is for the upcoming season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Regular guest Arif Hasan of The Athletic is back to talk under-the-radar Vikings storylines. He weighs in on Dantzler vs. Breeland as starting CB, whether any of the corners on one-year deals have a future in Minnesota and what Kene Nwangwu can offer as a rookie. The two also touch on three big NFL headlines, including the report that Aaron Rodgers turned down a massive offer from the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Earlier this offseason ESPN's Courtney Cronin picked the Vikings to go 7-10. Now she's changed her tune. Which games does she think the Vikings will win? Why does she believe their record will be better now than a few months ago? Which games does she see as the season-shifting games for the Vikings? How is she viewing the Packers and factoring the Aaron Rodgers situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show. Robert talks about the Chicago Bears drafting Justin Fields and how that transforms the Bears. Matthew and Robert then dive deep into the range of outcomes for the Vikings. Can Mike Zimmer take the defense to a level high enough to be a legitimate contender? What needs to go right in order for Kirk Cousins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to continue to preview training camp by talking about the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line. Is Danielle Hunter going to be back to full speed after missing all of last season? Who could emerge opposite of Hunter? Is there any chance Stephen Weatherly doesn't end up making the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's fantasy football draft season, so Matthew Coller takes a day off hardcore Vikings grinding to simulate a fantasy football draft with PFF's Ian Hartitz. Matthew and Ian go through draft picks and talk about a bunch of different players' outlooks, from Zeke Elliott to Alvin Kamara to DK Metcalf to Russell Wilson. Ian is even forced to pick a kicker and then guess the top 4 fantasy quarterbacks from 2009. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV joins to explain why he thinks Aaron Rodgers will be returning to the Green Bay Packers and what that means for their short and long term future. How many games would the Packers win if Jordan Love started the full season? Who are the Vikings players that Aaron respects the most and why do the Packers need to win this season because of their salary cap situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are back together again and , yes, it's time to start previewing training camp. Over the next few weeks, we'll be breaking down the underrated storylines of each Vikings position and for this episode we talk Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and offensive line. Would Larry Fitzgerald be a good idea at WR3? Is there a chance that Bisi Johnson could either emerge or find himself on the chopping block? What if Rashod Hill is actually good? And what could the Vikings do on the O-line that would be totally surprising? Plus Kirk Cousins didn't get a top 10 nod from executives and coaches in an ESPN piece. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Lorin Cox of the Locked On Bears podcast to talk about the Bears' plan for Justin Fields and whether they would actually start Andy Dalton for the entire season. Will Fields be starting when the Vikings face the Bears later in the season? Does Matt Nagy's job status depend on whether the Bears do play Fields this season? Does it make any sense to start Dalton the whole year when Fields is the future? Plus how are the folks who cover the Bears looking at the Aaron Rodgers situation. Do we care about the Lions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller hosts weekly chats with Vikings fans on the Greenroom app (formerly known as the LockerRoom app). Here's his Friday night discussion in which Matthew takes questions from fans about whether the Vikings should be interested in N'Keal Harry, why the offensive line and wide receiver are the most interesting positions at training camp and how Vikings fans can talk themselves into this team being a Super Bowl contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a quick take podcast, Matthew Coller talks about a report that the Vikings and Harrison Smith are working on a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In a quick take episode, Matthew Coller talks about Everson Griffen's desire to return to the Vikings and the pluses and minuses of the idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Kevin Cole from Pro Football Focus discuss his "analytics" quarterback rankings that are based on Expected Points Added. Kevin explains why Kirk Cousins ranks 15th. Why is his EPA lower than some of his other PFF stats like his grade and accuracy? Which areas would he need to improve to gain ground and improve in 2020? Plus Kevin did a study on situational football. How much does the Vikings' run-first mentality hurt their production in certain situations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Manny Hill joins Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom to talk about five key questions regarding famed What Coulda Beens in Vikings history, starting with how many Super Bowls the Vikings would have with an elite QB and which decade they would have been the strongest. Also they talk about running back-related What Coulda Beens, the season that should haunt the Vikings the most and other teams that compete with the same amount of What Coulda Beens as the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom continue What Coulda Been Week by looking back at the Vikings' draft picks that didn't have success and what the butterfly effects would have been had players like Mike Hughes, Laquon Treadwell, Pat Elflein and even Christian Ponder turned into good NFL players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse get together for What Coulda Been week to talk about why Patrick loved Daunte Culpepper, how the Vikings botched the franchise's very first trade and how they left two of the greatest defenses in NFL history on the table because they couldn't find a quarterback. Patrick also talks about what the Vikings would have been like had they selected Warren Sapp and the Minnesota Gopher player who could have made the Vikings even more insanely good on defense in the 70s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue What Coulda Been Week with Judd Zulgad, who talks about Daunte Culpepper and Percy Harvin's legacies along with why Judd thinks it's fair to wonder what would have happened if the Vikings had drafted Aaron Rodgers despite Daunte's excellence the year before. Plus Judd talks about Randy Moss from the perspective of the first trade to send him to Oakland and his disaster 2010 return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
All week Purple Insider will be holding Vikings discussions about the great "What Coulda Been" questions in franchise history. For this episode, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the Zimmer Era quarterbacks, starting with Teddy Bridgewater and what might have happened if he hadn't gotten hurt in 2016. Would the Vikings have gone farther in 2017? Where would they be now? Why was everyone so high on Bridgewater and what QB might he have been most compared to if healthy? Plus they discuss Sam Bradford's flash of greatness in 2017 and whether he could have gotten the Vikings more than 14 wins and the 2018 decision that led to Kirk Cousins as the present QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland host Ken Carman share a June 27 birthday, so they get together on June 27 to talk about NFL players born on June 27 and more importantly the Vikings/Browns connections. Remember the Odell Beckham rumors? Why OBJ is a swing man for the Cleveland season. Plus Baker vs. Kirk and Kevin Stefanski vs. Mike Zimmer will be fascinating matchups with the Vikings play the Browns this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bryant McFadden co-hosts the "All Things Covered" podcast with Patrick Peterson. He also won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryant joins to talk about his experience working with the new Vikings cornerback and why Peterson has become a good podcaster. Bryant explains why Peterson is happy to be in Minnesota and tells a story about him impressing NFL players before he was even in college. Bryant also discusses why his hot take is that the Vikings are going places this year and talks about how a team can win a Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus lead analyst Sam Monson to talk about the Vikings' approach to the offseason and rebuilding their defense. Does this season represent a pivot point for the franchise? They also look at the PFF50 countdown and talk about which Vikings player would be the one to protect in a hypothetical expansion draft and why Justin Jefferson isn't yet in the top 50 players in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to the news that defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot while visiting family. Luckily Twyman is OK but his unfortunate break could cost him a chance to get in the mix with the defensive tackles during training camp if he misses time. It seems like every year there's an out-of-left-field story like this -- what are some of the craziest? Matthew and Sam talk about Zimmer's eye, Norv Turner resigning, the protester hanging from the ceiling and many other wild Vikings stories. Plus they talk about Eli Manning being honored by the Giants and what his career says about QB stats and how he compares to Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about her stance regarding the interior pass rush finally coming to fruition with the Sheldon Richardson signing. Does it mean the Vikings were slow to understand mistakes in their post-2017 process? What other hills to die on does she have? Will the Vikings have a new kicker? Will Aaron Rodgers be back? Will the offensive line mix up schemes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Rams reporter Cameron DaSilva so they can question the heck out of the Rams. Matthew isn't buying that Matthew Stafford is going to elevate Los Angeles past what they were last year and asks Cameron to talk him into it. Cameron breaks down why the Rams wanted to move on from Jared Goff and talks about the salary cap hell that the Rams might have gotten themselves into by making these top-heavy moves in recent years. They wrap the show by playing Ram, Ram or Ram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's fantasy analyst Ian Hartitz, who breaks down a Mike Zimmer quote in which the Minnesota Vikings' head coach said that Irv Smith Jr.'s role was going to be the same as last year. Does Ian think that Smith Jr. will actually be a breakout star or will the offense hold him back? Plus Ian talks about why he would take Justin Jefferson over any other receiver in dynasty leagues, why Dalvin Cook's usage from last year is not scaring him away from believing he's one of the top RBs in the NFL and Ian gives Kirk Cousins his due. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom start the show with three notable comments Mike Zimmer made in an interview with KFAN about rookies Kellen Mond, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Wyatt Davis. What does it say about where each player stands coming out of minicamp? Plus the winners and losers of minicamp/OTAs are highlighted by Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins and Justin Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fresh off Sheldon Richardson's reintroduction press conference, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what Richardson's presence means to the Minnesota Vikings, where he fits in and what it means for the bigger picture. They talk about how Mike Zimmer has done it his way in rebuilding the defense quickly and whether the short-term nature of this rebuild is a good thing. Plus, was it the right way to go in ignoring the offense this offseason? And Jake Browning is still taking the No. 2 reps in minicamp. Should we care? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show with an emergency reaction to Danielle Hunter news. NFL Network is reporting that he will be at mandatory minicamp. What does that mean for his current contract situation? How do we expect his "situation" to be resolved? Plus Matthew connects with Courtney Cronin of ESPN to talk about who's playing on the opposite side of Hunter, whether Irv Smith Jr. is set for a big year and how much coverage will be focused on Kellen Mond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Yahoo! Sports' Eric Edholm to talk about his article on Jordan Love. Edholm talked to Love's former coaches at Utah State and Matthew asks Eric to read between the lines on Love. Could he overcome having poor numbers in college and being the No. 3 QB last year? Or should we be skeptical that Love can take over for Aaron Rodgers? Plus Eric talks about what he thought of Kellen Mond coming out in the draft and why drafting a QB these days is less risky than it's ever been. And he gives his prediction for a Day 3 Vikings player who could make a surprising difference in Year 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is back from vacation, so he and Sam hash out some of the big storylines now that OTAs are in the rearview mirror. How does the cornerback group look? Is Kirk Cousins really going to be helpful for Kellen Mond? They also focus on one non-Vikings story: What exactly is the deal with Deshaun Watson's situation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a hot day at TCO Performance Center, Andrew Krammer joins Sam Ekstrom to cool down with a review of what they observed on the practice field. Already the Vikings can't get their cornerbacks on the field, and how much trouble is the defensive line in without Danielle Hunter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Intern Paul is back. Paul Hodowanic joins Sam Ekstrom as they go down a dark path: Worst-case scenarios for the 2021 Vikings. They also digest some of the top NFL headlines and ponder whether Stefon Diggs could want a new contract in Buffalo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Ekstrom is joined by Arif Hasan of TheAthletic.com to review the Bashaud Breeland signing and what it means for the Vikings. They get to the Julio Jones trade and how it will impact Tennessee and then revert back to the Purple and name their most interesting players at each position group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager get together to play a game of "talk me into it..." They challenge each other to talk us into Chad Beebe as a good WR3, a Kirk Cousins extension, the Packers being a threat without Jordan Love, the Detroit Lions and the Vikings winning the 2021 Super Bowl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner. They talk about Renner's recent podcast that called the Vikings' 2020 draft one of the best in the NFL and the 2019 Vikings draft one of the worst. They dive into Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis's outlooks and whether they can make a difference on the Vikings' offensive line right away. Plus what does Renner think of Kellen Mond and Matthew asks Mike whether a player is a Vikings late draft pick or 2015 long snapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to talk about what they saw at OTA practice on Wednesday and heard from players and coaches on Zoom calls. Irv Smith Jr. has looked good in practices -- do we believe he's ready to take over duties as TE1? Mike Zimmer insinuated that the rookie offensive linemen will have a good chance to start but do the Vikings bring along rookies too slowly at times? Zimmer also talked about Anthony Barr's importance -- how will we feel about Barr if this is his last year in Minnesota? Also what if Kellen Mond doesn't start training camp as the backup? And out-of-context quotes that we strongly related to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom look at the Minnesota Vikings' cap situation and discuss the bump in cap space now that we've reached June 1. For the first time in a very long time, the Vikings are in the middle of the pack in cap space, meaning they can spend on... something. But what will they spend on? Plus, a tweet reminds us of the bizarre nature of the Yannick Ngakoue trade and we play Nice or Minnesota Nice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with former Bleacher Report writer Tyler Dunne -- who is now writing at GoLongTD.com -- to talk about his reports pertaining to Aaron Rodgers. Tyler puts more of the blame on Rodgers and his personality for the conflict between he and the Packers and doesn't believe that Rodgers will be back in Green Bay. Tyler also thinks it's possible the Packers let him sit out. Also during the lead up to the draft, Tyler wrote about Kene Nwangwu and Ihmir Smith-Marsette. He talks about both of their unique skill sets and stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins for the Friday Roundtable to talk about Mike Zimmer being named one of the five coaches most likely to be fired first. Matthew Coller warns that firing coaches who are proven to be good isn't always the answer and Jon and Sam Ekstrom break down how the Wilfs will evaluate their head coach and whether Zimmer doing things his way has been a benefit or detriment. And how does Kirk Cousins play into their timeline with Zimmer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated joins Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom to discuss what they saw on the first day that was open to media at Vikings OTAs. Kellen Mond is working as QB4 behind Jake Browning and Nate Stanley and both rookie offensive linemen are working with the second team. Sam strongly thinks they should be starting. Will also talks about a comment GM Rick Spielman made about Kirk Cousins being a Viking for the next two years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom dive into Aaron Rodgers's appearance on ESPN in which he talked about the "culture" of the Packers being the problem and not Jordan Love. Sam thinks it's over for Rodgers in Green Bay. Is there any way Rodgers can be convinced to come back? Plus Danielle Hunter did not show up for the first day of OTAs. What does that mean toward his contract situation? And Julio Jones's situation turned WWE style in his "cold call" with Shannon Sharpe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Each year ESPN's Mike Clay puts out his projections for every player in the NFL -- literally. He joins Matthew Coller to talk about Dalvin Cook's workload, why he believes the Vikings' defense will take a big step forward, his projection for Irv Smith Jr. and Justin Jefferson and the projection that is getting the most anger from a fan base. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Danny Cunningham from ESPN Cleveland (formerly 1500ESPN in Minneapolis) talk about the hype surrounding the Browns and whether it's justified. Should Kevin Stefanski be considered one of the best coaches in the NFL or is he getting too much love because the Browns over performed vs. expectations last year? Will Cleveland beat the Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Week 4? Would you trade the Mike Zimmer era in Minnesota to be the Browns right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about the beginning of Vikings OTAs, which will be open to the media one day next week. What will we be looking for when reporters get a look at (presumably) the full roster. Will Danielle Hunter show up? Courtney thinks he will. Plus one UDFA who might be interesting in the receiver group and how we'll judge Kellen Mond's OTA practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Steven Ruiz start by wondering what exactly the Carolina Panthers are doing and why Vegas thinks the Vikings' matchup against the Panthers should be a pick 'em. They go on to talk about some of the worst QB situations in the league, including the New Orleans Saints, who seem to have no answers. Where do the Vikings stand in the QB conversation? What would a good season mean to Kirk Cousins's future and the future of the QB position for the Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings managed the cap incredibly well this offseason but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. Will Danielle Hunter show up for OTAs or mandatory minicamp without a new contract? What could the Vikings do to keep him happy? Should they trade him if he plans on pulling a Le'Veon Bell? Plus how does Dalvin Cook's contract look one year later? What would happen if Jeff Gladney was suspended for the year for his domestic violence arrest? And what would happen to the Packers' cap situation if they trade Aaron Rodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discover that Westgate Sportsbook has lines for every Vikings game on the 2021 schedule. They are favored in 9 games, underdogs 7 times and a pick 'em once. Would a 9-7-1 record mean major changes? Matthew and Sam also go through all the games. Should Cleveland be favored in Minnesota? Are the Vikings getting too much respect in the Dallas game? Should the Vikings get more respect in Arizona? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to kick some things around now that the offseason madness has calmed down. They talk about how many teams you would pick over the Vikings to win the Super Bowl in the next three years. Plus will there be quarterback madness next offseason? What were the craziest storylines of the offseason? And would you draft a kicker who could make it from 75 yards away? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso answer two questions from a listener that are interesting. 1) Whether Kellen Mond's arm should be considered as very good 2) What we should expect from Ezra Cleveland, the guard. Plus they talk about reasonable expectations for Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance and Mac Jones and talk about the best bet for rookie of the year being Rashod Bateman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bobby Peters is a football coach and author who writes books on teams' offenses. This year he wrote a book breaking down the 2020 Green Bay Packers, so he got together with Matthew Coller to talk about what the Packers' offense might look like if Aaron Rodgers does not remain the Packers' quarterback. How much was the supporting cast and play design a factor? Plus why Kellen Mond adding mobility to the Vikings' offensive scheme could be interesting and why Kirk Cousins thrives in this style offense. And then we pull some of the most interesting comments from Vikings minicamp from Kellen Mond, Mike Zimmer and Christian Darrisaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom open the show with a discussion about the Vikings trading away 2018 first-round pick Mike Hughes for nothing and then Will Ragatz from Sports Illustrated joins for the Friday Roundtable to break down the 2021 Vikings schedule. Best road trips, pivitol games, whether the schedule is hard or not and an 0.5 over/under on whether we see Kellen Mond at any point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller poses the question to PFF's Eric Eager: What if the Vikings traded Kirk Cousins now rather than letting the 2021 season play out and they turned things over to Kellen Mond for this year? It sounds crazy but Justin Jefferson's comments made it feel like the team is ready to move on, so why not pull off the band aid now? (It's just a thought experiment, Cousins fans, withhold your rage). Plus Eric shares his thoughts on the passing of Jerry Burns and why he was ahead of his time and Eric answers whether the Vikings have a mathematically tough schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The schedule is out and Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom literally go through every single game. Cory Hepola of WCCO Radio joins for a bit to give his takeaways from the 2021 slate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what's still to come in the offseason for the Minnesota Vikings, including any trades that they could make and possible Aaron Rodgers trade that could totally shift the expectations for the Vikings' season. Plus since Tim Tebow is back, which player would we steal off the Vikings 2012 roster and bring them back? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf start off by talking about Adam Thielen's bad take on Lambeau Field and then dive into the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay. How much blame does Rodgers deserve? Are we as petty as Rodgers? Why didn't the team give him more of the things he wanted? Plus are there any similarities with the Vikings drafting Kellen Mond to the Packers picking Jordan Love? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso break down two of the Vikings' middle-round draft picks that didn't get a whole lot of attention but Chris thinks they each have a chance to be hits. Plus was San Francisco right to take Trey Lance over Justin Fields? Will Kyle Pitts make Atlanta a true contender? Did Dallas make a mistake taking Micah Parsons? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The master of the offensive line breakdown Brandon Thorn, who runs Trench Warfare and worked for Bleacher Report during draft season, talks in depth about how the first round played out with offensive linemen, why he believes Christian Darrisaw can provide the Vikings with quality offensive line play right away and his concerns about Darrisaw. Plus he discusses Wyatt Davis and what makes him a quality pass blocker and what the Vikings will be facing in the division with Penei Sewell and Teven Jenkins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Arif Hasan of The Athletic, who puts together a consensus draft board each year. His board has been used to look at how much different teams' draft selections are from what analysts thought of the prospects. Hasan talks about whether "steals" and "reaches" matter and Sam forces him to give the potential downsides to Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Bronco and Minnesota native Ryan Harris joined Purple Insider to talk about playing offensive line in front of Joe Mauer in high school and how Christian Darrisaw will need to adapt to playing left tackle in the NFL, from snap counts to playing against NFL defenses to finishing blocks. He also explains why he likes Rick Dennison as an O-line coach and why Wyatt Davis's pass blocking is most important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
PFF's Senior College Football Analyst Seth Galina joined Matthew Coller to talk about the Vikings' draft. He dives into just how much the offensive line has impacted Kirk Cousins over the last three years and which Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis could be the answers they have been looking for. Seth explains why he liked Kellen Mond as a quarterback prospects but also lays out the reasons he didn't go in the first and second round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about whether it is Kirk Cousins's fault that the Vikings are in a position to look for a future quarterback. Did they miscalculate or did Kirk simply not come through for them? Plus do we think quarterbacks MUST be mobile in the future or can pocket QBs still win? Why Wyatt Davis was Sam's favorite pick and we look at how some other teams did that shaped the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about expectations for Christian Darrisaw and how the offensive line is going to play out. They discuss the post-draft comments from Rick Spielman about Kellen Mond and what his potential outlook might be going forward and what it says about Kirk Cousins. Plus they discuss the Day 3 picks and what their outlook might be for the future and how Central Missouri has a very unique mascot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Chris Trapasso Draft Show finally has draft picks to talk about. CBS's draft analyst talks about why he thought the Vikings did a great job moving down in the first to take Christian Darrisaw and takes on all the Kellen Mond comparisons. He also talks about what to expect from Chazz Surratt and breaks down his favorite and least favorite Day 3 picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by his former teammate and current 1250 The Fan host Ramie Makhlouf to talk about whether the Chicago Bears made the right decision in trading up for Justin Fields. Ramie is still skeptical about Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy being in charge, even if he believes Fields is a good prospect. Plus what does the future hold for Aaron Rodgers? Does Ramie expect him to play for the Packers this year? Why did Green Bay handle things this way instead of just trading Rodgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic go through all of the Day 3 draft picks for the Vikings and talk about whether the picks could have high upside for the Vikings or not and where they fit on the roster. Why did the Vikings take a running back in the fourth round? The internet seems to love the receiver they selected in the fifth, was it right to stick with high-upside pass rushers when many have failed recently? Plus... tight end/punter??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic have a discussion about what it means for the Vikings to have picked Kellen Mond with the 66th overall pick. It appears the Vikings are saying that the pressure is on Kirk Cousins to perform in 2021 and take them deep into the playoffs. What do we think of Mond as a prospect? Should the Vikings have just taken Mac Jones if they wanted a future QB? Also why the Vikings crushed the Wyatt Davis draft pick and what they still have to accomplish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom debate the Vikings' decision to trade down in the draft when the New England Patriots elected to select Mac Jones. Should the Vikings have picked Jones even if we didn't think we was as good of a prospect as Fields or the other three quarterbacks picked? Plus why the Vikings deserve high grades for getting Christian Darrisaw and extra draft picks.
Added on to our reactions from the night overall are some of the clips from the WCCO Radio live stream, which was on WCCO's Twitter and Facebook pages during the entire first round of the draft. Listen to Matthew and Cory Hepola react to Trey Lance being picked and Matthew and Courtney Cronin debate the Mac Jones pick from New England and catch the live reaction to the Darrisaw selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together one last time before the NFL Draft to put everything down on record. Why Courtney thinks the Vikings will pick Christian Darrisaw. Why she passed on Justin Fields during ESPN's NFL Nation draft. What we think Teddy Bridgewater's trade to Denver means. And we play a game with 7th round picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans on the Locker Room app the night before the NFL Draft and plays the role of Vikings GM, attempting to predict who they would pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Live from BIRDI Golf in Woodbury, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman's final press conference before the draft. He talked extensively about trade options, what the second round means to him and Spielman was very short on answers pertaining to the quarterback. Also would you trade up to pick Trey Lance if the opportunity arose? And what do we want from Day 3? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by two of Vikings.com's finest. Vikings writer Eric Smith and host Gabe Henderson simulate the draft. What situation would be right for the Vikings to trade down? If Rashawn Slater and Jaylen Waddle were both on the board, which one would the Vikings take? Which players in the third round could be of interest? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
OK folks, draft week is officially here. Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso get together to give their final predictions on what will happen Thursday night in the NFL Draft. Chris explains that he's sure the Minnesota Vikings will draft someone in the trenches with their first pick. Are we certain Rashod Bateman of Minnesota will be a top pick? Do we think one of the quarterbacks will fall? Will it be Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Zach Wilson or Trey Lance? And Matthew predicts madness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's data scientist Eric Eager to talk about why it wouldn't have been wise for the Vikings to sell out for Orlando Brown. They also talk about whether Rick Spielman's strategy of trading down is smart and why the Vikings would be wise to pick DeVonta Smith if he's available at No. 14. Eric talks about best bets and some past draft picks that he got excited about in Minnesota sports (yes, Steph Curry comes up). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin aka Courtney R Draft Scout dive into a Bill Barnwell-proposed trade involving Danielle Hunter, which reminds us that Hunter's name has barely come up in pre-draft rumors. Do we think the trade would be fair? How do we feel his situation will play out? Plus Courtney talks about her report that the Vikings are looking into mid-round quarterbacks and we grade her draft simulation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For this week's Friday roundtable, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together with former NFL QB Sage Rosenfels. He dives deep into his experience with QB collective working with Justin Fields and what he's seen from Mac Jones. Sage explains the difficulty with judging "processing" and how he evaluates a QB from a technical perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's Sam Monson to talk about Vikings draft picks of yesteryear that went wrong, specifically Laquon Treadwell and Christian Ponder. They also discuss whether the Vikings are in the top 12 best teams in the NFL right now and how they could possibly get into that list and Sam gives his favorite player comparisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are getting into the stretch run before the draft by examining every angle, including whether the Vikings can actually pick up the second-round pick that they lost in the Ngakoue trade. Sam thinks he has spotted the perfect team. Also what does it mean that there's fewer prospects overall in this draft and who are the past picks that we were right and wrong about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Star Tribune columnist and former beat reporter Chip Scoggins starts out by talking about John David Booty and whether it's smart to draft late-round quarterbacks and then ends up where everyone always ends up with Vikings draft talk: The offensive line. Chip and Matthew talk about whether the VIkings will actually pick OL in the first round and whether Kirk Cousins has a right to be frustrated with the lack of commitment to the O-line. Plus what has it meant for Cousins and Mike Zimmer to not be in lockstep. And were Percy Harvin, Cordarrelle Patterson and Anthony Barr good draft picks? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso deep dive into the most interesting teams in the NFL Draft, starting with the Atlanta Falcons, whose decision to take a quarterback or trade down could determine how the rest of the board falls. Will Denver get in the QB mix? Are the Vikings one of the 5 most interesting teams? Chris thinks so because they have so many options. Plus who are the guards the Vikings should target in the third round? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Each Thursday and Saturday night leading up to the NFL Draft, Matthew Coller gets on the Locker Room app to chat with fans about which direction the Vikings will go with the 14th overall pick. This time around, Matthew mocks the first 13 picks to see what the Vikings are looking at while also answering questions about the offensive line, Jeff Gladney's situation and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN Vikings reporter Courtney Cronin talk about four burning Vikings questions, starting with who the Vikings' best draft pick since 2016 is...also why didn't they consider signing Cordarrelle Patterson? Courtney thinks the Vikings will draft a mid-round QB and they talk about "our guys" in this year's draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Derrik Klassen, who spent his last few months compiling a massive amount of tracking data on all the top projected quarterbacks in the draft. Does he see any potential hits in the middle rounds with Davis Mills, Jamie Newman or Kellen Mond? Would Derrik be interested in Mac Jones at No. 14 if he were available? Also which unproven quarterbacks are frauds? Does he think Jalen Hurts will be good? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with one of the top draft analysts on the interwebs, Eric Edholm, who talks about his latest mock draft and why he thinks the 49ers could take Mac Jones with the No. 3 overall pick. Which quarterback is most likely to fall? Why is Kwity Paye from Michigan a fit for the Vikings? If they were to take Best Player Available instead, who would that be? Plus Eric shares his favorite draft-night story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sam Ekstrom returns to the show following a week off and discusses Matthew's article about why Kirk Cousins shouldn't be an insult when people compare him to Mac Jones. Would Sam take Mac Jones at 14 if he were available for the Vikings? Plus will Jeff Gladney's recent arrest matter on draft night? Would the Vikings consider another first-round corner to replace him? What do we expect will happen now with Gladney? And we play a game of what will happen to NFC teams at the top. Finally, a SimBull Market report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce sat out last season. He joined the Twin Cities media for a long discussion on what he learned about himself over the last year, how he watched Vikings football, how he's going to fit in Mike Zimmer's defense and much more. Here's his entire chat from Wedneady morning... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tuesday Morning Left Guard is back! Matthew Coller and ex-Viking offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down the Vikings' options with the 14th overall pick by making Sirles argue against every other position outside of offensive line. Would he be willing to make an exception for a top quarterback? How about if the Vikings could trade down and get a wide receiver? Should they just go best player available? Which spot would he make an exception for? Plus they talk about Garrett Bradbury's 2021 season and the biggest freaks Sirles ever played against. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Each Monday Matthew Coller is joined by Chris Trapasso, draft analyst for CBS Sports. On this week's episode we break down a draft simulation to start the show that has the Vikings landing Trey Lance with the 14th overall pick and whether that would be a good choice for the Vikings considering their present situation with Kirk Cousins's contract. Chris also breaks down the different styles of top wide receivers, including what makes Rondale Moore like Percy Harvin in his eyes. Plus they talk about the all-time great quarterback prospects and how they compare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every Thursday and Saturday night Purple Insider hosts a draft simulation on the Locker Room app. For this week's edition, Matthew Coller does a trade up to the 10th overall pick to see how it works out. Would the Vikings take Trey Lance if he's still on the board? Plus fans ask questions and share their opinions... a Lions fan even drops in to give his take on what Detroit will do at No. 7. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Intern Paul (who is technically no longer an intern) talk with Arif Hasan of The Athletic about how the Vikings are finally in a position to draft the best player available and how the progress of Garrett Bradbury, Irv Smith Jr. and Cam Dantzler will impact the future. We touch on the lack of depth at multiple positions being a driver for the trade down thought process except for when a quarterback is in play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Chicago host Laurence Holmes to talk about whether the Bears have regrets after Teddy Bridgewater and Jimmy Garoppolo's teams made trades for quarterbacks and the Bears are left with Andy Dalton. Plus Laurence is confused by the Panthers' trade and talks about the strange reports about Justin Fields. He also asks if Matthew has ever tried Taco Bell breakfast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Paul Hodowanic, who is filling in his week for Sam Ekstrom. They begin the show with a game matching terrible Panthers QBs who led the team in passing for 1 season to random factoids about said QBs to celebrate the Sam Darnold trade. Then they discuss whether the Vikings will now have a chance to draft a QB at No. 14 because the Panthers traded for Darnold. They also discuss which QB is most likely to be there at 14 and whether the Vikings would consider it and talk about Rashod Bateman as an option for the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show by briefly touching on Jeff Gladney's arrest and then talks with Los Angeles Chargers reporter Daniel Popper about what will happen with the No. 13 overall pick now that the Carolina Panthers have acquired Sam Darnold. Does that mean the Chargers will trade out of the pick? Will they draft the offensive lineman? Will they take a corner? Plus how will Brandon Staley change the Chargers' defense and will Justin Herbert be a star? Daniel certainly thinks so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In order to figure out who will be on the board when the Minnesota Vikings pick at No. 14, Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso decide to mock the first 13 picks and things get very interesting as they debate the top three quarterbacks, break down why the Falcons need Kyle Pitts, how Dallas could surprisingly end up with an offensive lineman, why Mac Jones makes sense to Denver and then they debate whether the Vikings would take defensive end or offensive tackle with the 14th overall pick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every Thursday and Saturday night, Matthew Coller goes live on the Locker Room app to talk with Vikings fans and do a draft simulation. In this episode, he picks his favorite players in each round regardless of how they fit with the Vikings. Fans ask about Orlando Brown Jr. trades, the defensive and offensive line and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated for the Friday Roundtable. They open up by talking about whether the Vikings actually feel like they are set along the offensive line and if they can go best player available in the draft. Then they discuss what's missing from Mike Zimmer's mindset on offense versus his approach to always pushing the defense forward. And then they talk hills to die on for the draft, including not taking a mid-round quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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On this bonus episode, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom give their takes on the Vikings signing Xavier Woods and the audio from Matthew Coller's Draft Sim After Dark on the Locker Room app is included. There's much discussion over whether the 49ers will take Justin Fields or Trey Lance and whether the Vikings should pick a WR or OT at 14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Of course the Minnesota Vikings made a late Friday afternoon move, signing cornerback Mackensie Alexander. Do we like the signing? What do we expect from Alexander's role? What does this mean for Jeff Gladney and Cameron Dantzler? Plus Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Sports joins to talk about his Reception Perception project and why Justin Jefferson was so special and what the numbers say about Alabama's DeVonta Smith, who NFL Network mocked (once) to the Vikings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling deep dive into Anthony Barr's restructure and the odd relationship between Barr and the Vikings. Also why the Vikings haven't done more to help Kirk Cousins, whether the cap space they recently created means a big move coming and how the Danielle Hunter situation will play out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom dive into PFF's Improvement Index saying that Anthony Harris was a more important loss than we would think. Will it be hard to replace Harris on the free agent market? Can the Vikings put anyone next to Harrison Smith? And how are we feeling about the NFC North's decline versus what the Vikings have done. Plus Matthew and Sam rank the top 10 free agent signings by the Vikings during the Zimmer era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Vikings sent a 6th round pick to the Arizona Cardinals... was that a good idea? Based on Cole's history, they aren't actually thinking of starting him, are they? Would they move Garrett Bradbury? Will they still draft a tackle? Plus Courtney picks a mock Vikings schedule and the results are not great... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings curiously cancelled a press conference for a linebacker they were set to sign and Anthony Barr's contract creates more cap space than expected... so does that mean the Vikings are targeting another big-name free agent? Let's go through the list and decide whether we are in our out on the remaining big names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Kevin Cole talk about his "Improvement Index" which is meant to quantify how much a team has improved during the offseason. The Vikings are presently on the positive side of the chart but many NFC teams are on the negative side. Why are the Rams lower and the Lions last on the list? How much does the Vikings' lack of answers at safety, offensive line and edge rusher matter? Is Washington the most improved team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Alex Clancy, who works for FOX Sports 910 in Phoenix and hosts the Locked On AZCards podcast talk about whether Larry Fitzgerald will ever become a Viking, why Patrick Peterson's last few seasons haven't gone as planned, why Kliff Kinsbury is already on the hot seat and what the Vikings can expect from the NFC West Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
While we wait for more Vikings moves to happen, Matthew Coller got together with his old 1500ESPN teammate Manny Hill to have some fun with Hot Routez... 5 questions about free agency that always send us down interesting paths. Which free agents would have seriously altered the 2021 season, no matter how realistic? What are the worst busts in NFL free agency history? When's the next time the Vikings will be equal at quarterback in an elite matchup and what were the worst signings this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every Thursday and Saturday night around 9:30 CT, Matthew Coller goes live to simulate the draft and talk Vikings with fans on the Locker Room app. His Thursday night session included talk about Orlando Brown, the offensive guard position, how the first round will play out, why trading down makes so much sense and why a YOLO draft with Trey Lance might be better than the more likely options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
XM Sports host and pre/halftime/postgame New York Giants host Lance Medow joins Matthew Coller for a fun episode talking about what Dalvin Tomlinson meant to the Giants last year, how he took steps forward and how he might help out Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Arif Hasan of The Athletic to dive deep into the X's and O's of the Minnesota Vikings' two big signings. What did Dalvin Tomlinson have to say about his own pressure statistics in his press conference? What are the odds that he has a major impact next year? Is there something to Patrick Peterson and the scheme change in coming to Minnesota? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and WCCO host Cory Hepola get together to talk about the Vikings' offseason. Cory talks about whether he'd like to see the Vikings get aggressive with signings and tells a great story about getting super excited about a Vikings signing when he was in college. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NFL league year officially began on Wednesday and Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin got together for talk about some new year's resolutions for the Vikings. They end up talking about free agents who are still on the market that the Vikings should chase and how they are going to make up the big gap in pass rushing from last year now that they've added Dalvin Tomlinson and let go Ifeadi Odenigbo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about everything that happened on Day 2 of free agency's "legal tampering period," including a surprise exit from Ifeadi Odenigbo. After a day of sitting on the Dalvin Tomlinson signing, how are we viewing it? Why we like Tomlinson as a player but have to wonder about the price tag and now that Shamar Stephen's become a cap casualty, who's next up on the DLine? Does Danielle Hunter's social media mean anything? Plus the Bears signed Andy Dalton and while your podcast hosts can laugh at them, Vikings fans can't look down upon the sorry Bears. And fan questions, including about Mackensie Alexander's potential return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Vikings added a veteran corner at a high price. Will it work out? What does Peterson's recent play say about the odds he changes the Vikings' defense for the better? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
At the final hour of the first day of NFL free agency, the Minnesota Vikings made a signing, picking up New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. Why did they sign a run stuffer when they already have Michael Pierce? What else should they be thinking about repairing the defense? Where does the offensive line fit into the equation? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Locked On Bears podcast host Lorin Cox, who breaks down why a Russell Wilson trade to the Bears is unlikely and what other options Chicago has at quarterback. He talks about the similarities between the Vikings and Bears and goes into the situation with Chicago's GM Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy and how much longer they are likely to be in Chicago. Plus they talk about the most ridiculous recent Bears/Vikings games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down a day of inactivity for the Vikings and answer Viking fan questions about what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every Thursday and Saturday night during free agency and draft season, Matthew Coller is hosting live Q+As and draft simulations on the Locker Room App. This bonus episode is the audio from his live session, which includes great questions and "call-ins" from listeners about WR3, Mike Zimmer's impact on the offense, why the Vikings should be team trade down and looks at the first 13 picks leading up to the Vikings' selection at 14. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by PFF's Eric Eager to talk about how the Vikings would approach the coming weeks if everyone in the front office had no threat to their job security. What does that say about where Kirk Cousins stands with his performance and contract versus the rest of the roster and how far the Vikings need to go in order to be a Super Bowl contender? Plus who is each of our favorite QB in the NFL draft that isn't named Wilson or Lawrence? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive deep in the Vikings' decision to release Riley Reiff. What is the best option to replace him? How does Brian O'Neill's contract play into it? Is drafting a LT going to solve the problems right away? What's the deal with Ezra Cleveland? How would Jeremiah handle free agency and the draft if he was the GM and had zero chance of being fired? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There's so much going on in the NFL right now and Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom attempt to capture it all and debate its impact on the Vikings. Does Sam agree that Kirk Cousins should view Dak Prescott's deal as a reason to attempt to hit free agency in 2022? Will Allen Robinson getting franchise tagged affect Russell Wilson's desire to play for the Bears? Will two tackles getting tagged make Riley Reiff want to hit the free agent market? And why the Raiders are a cautionary tale of making mid-tier signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about some of the regrets the Vikings should have in their handling of Riley Reiff's situation and what the Vikings will do next at left tackle. Will they play Brian O'Neill on the left size? What does this mean for Ezra Cleveland? How about the cap space they have left? And is Anthony Barr next? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gives a quick reaction to the news that Dak Prescott has signed a mega contract with the Dallas Cowboys and what that might mean for Kirk Cousins's future plus a franchise tag for Brandon Scherff. Then Matthew is joined by Saints reporter Nick Underhill to talk about how the Saints' QB situation is being overlooked. And how will they get out of cap hell? And then Matthew answers questions from listeners about how the Vikings should build their roster and about how to look at a team analytically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso take five mock drafts from ESPN, NFL Network and PFF and break down five different players who analysts have going to the Minnesota Vikings. Does it make sense for the Vikings to take a beast tackle? What would that say about Ezra Cleveland? How about an edge rusher whether Danielle Hunter stays or not? Why trading down makes sense and how a receiver pick would help the Vikings the most right away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom hold another Friday Roundtable in which Chad Graff of The Athletic comes by to answer burning Minnesota Vikings questions like whether Rick Spielman was telling the truth about Kirk Cousins being their quarterback going forward, how the Danielle Hunter situation plays out, whether they should consider moving Harrison Smith and if drafting a QB makes any sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with host of the PFF NFL Show Steve Palazzolo to talk about the similarities between the Vikings' receiving duo of Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen and the 1999 Jaguars with Jimmy Smith and new Vikings receivers coach Keenan McCardell. Steve dives into free agency to discuss where the market is going to be this year and how the Vikings can build a good defense again. Plus minor league baseball stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to talk about some important offseason questions as we enter March, including which position the Vikings might choose not to fill if they run out of cap space and assets. Plus they discuss how many years it would be until they won the NFC North if Russell Wilson magically landed with the Chicago Bears and which NFC teams are in the best position to improve and which are in tough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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It's been too long since we simulated the NFL Draft so ESPN's Courtney Cronin drops by to talk about how the Vikings would approach different scenarios. Would the Vikings go best player available and take a safety if some of their best-fit players were gone? What if we demanded that one of the first three picks is a QB?
Plus PFF's cap guru Brad Spielberger stops by to explain how things like restructures and June 1 cuts do not always solve cap problems and he shows that it would be difficult for the Vikings to sign a big name. He also explains the two options the Vikings have for Kirk Cousins's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Carson Wentz was traded to the Indianapolis Colts so we have to ask the question: What does his trade mean for Kirk Cousins's potential trade value? While a Cousins trade seems unlikely, it's interesting to track teams moving on from big contracts like the Rams with Jared Goff and the Eagles with Wentz. Also when it comes to free agency, which move will come first? What decision will have a domino effect on everything else that happens? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This week Matthew Coller talked with former Viking Greg Camarillo for an article at PurpleInsider.substack.com about Vincent Jackson's death and the challenges facing former players after they retire from the NFL. His comments caught the eye of our friend Sage Rosenfels, who can deeply relate. Sage talks about what he's learned in retirement, what hurdles there are when it comes to dealing with injuries and finding identity again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by brilliant X's and O's analyst Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to talk about how the Vikings should build their defense and even potentially add some more modern elements after what we saw last year with offenses going wild. Ted talks about why there's an argument for drafting a cornerback despite the Vikings' need on the D-line and how quarterbacks and being bunched into game managers and volatile QBs that could have extreme highs and lows.
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Matthew Coller officially welcomes Sam Ekstrom to Purple Insider and right away they are given a bombshell mock draft topic to discuss. Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network has mocked Devonta Smith to the Vikings, which is the first time any serious draft insider has connected the Vikings to a wide receiver. Why does it make sense? How would they still go about fixing the offensive line? Is Smith worth it? And does this increase the potential chances of it happening since Jeremiah is dialed in? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Washington Post and Athletic writer Mark Bullock joins to talk about what the Washington Football team is going to do at the quarterback position and whether they will have interest in Sam Darnold -- and by proxy whether the Vikings should be interested in Sam Darnold. Mark also breaks down a favorite free agent target of Matthew's which is Pathers receiver Curtis Samuel and they talk about a Washington writer's perspective on Kirk Cousins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated to talk about the most aggressive moves the Vikings could make that do not involve a Kirk Cousins trade. JJ Watt is available and doesn't have a good chance at joining the Vikings but would it be a good idea if he wanted to come to Minnesota? Also Mac Jones is reportedly expected to be drafted around where the Vikings pick. Should they be interested? There are also two really expensive guards that the Vikings could chase and maybe there's a good argument for going after them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dave Campbell of the Associated Press joins Matthew Coller to talk about the funniest offseason storylines that we covered like crazy and turned out not to matter at all and then they dive deep into whether Mike Zimmer should be feeling like he has to win in 2021. How might that impact the way Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman approach the offseason? Should ownership give the Vikings' brass more time? When is it time to make a change? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with his former co-worker Scott Korzenowski, who recently was a host on KFAN and is a lifelong Vikings fan to talk about Korzo's five favorite Vikings of all time. Korzo talks about why Joe Kapp was the coolest and all the great early moments from the 70s that made him a Vikings fan. Not to mention how his favorite players connect with moments with his father and why he couldn't get enough of watching Randy Moss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Super Bowl from an offensive lineman's perspective. What can the Vikings take away from the way in which the Bucs took apart the Chiefs. Plus Klint Kubiak is officially named offensive coordinator. How can they help him maximize his performance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner to discuss what he took away from the Senior Bowl, why the Vikings should be looking at Kwity Paye and Christian Barmore in the NFL draft and why developmental quarterbacks in the middle rounds basically don't exist anymore. Also Eric Smith of Vikings.com comes by to discuss what draft analysts missed last year about Justin Jefferson and his offseason plan for the Vikings to get back into contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss the hiring of Klint Kubiak as the Vikings' OC. Will he be allowed to do everything the Vikings need to improve their offense or will Mike Zimmer still be calling the shots? Plus how far away are the Vikings from having a defense as good as Tampa Bay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill answer Super Bowl questions, including which players you wish won a Super Bowl that didn't, whether the NFL needs more parity or if it's cool that teams are always chasing the GOAT quarterbacks, when the Vikings will play in the Super Bowl and which Vikings team would have won the Super Bowl if they hadn't lost in the NFC Championship game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode Matthew Coller interviews sports phychologist Justin Anderson of Premier Sport Phychology to talk about what makes Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes so mentally tough and how the Minnesota Vikings can build a strong culture again. Also Rivers McCown, Texans analyst, comes on to talk about what the heck is going on with DeShaun Watson, what led to his unhappiness and whether the Vikings could be a trade partner for the Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with former Minnesota Viking LeRoy Hoard to talk about why he was so beloved as a player and a variety of other subjects, including the 1998 season, why he was upset at the outside perception of Randy Moss, what he loved about playing with Cris Carter and how LeRoy views being a part of the media as a sports talk host in Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For this week's Tuesday Morning Left Guard, Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk all things related to any Kirk Cousins trade, why Anthony Barr is viewed as being extremely valuable by Mike Zimmer, how offensive linemen view a good quarterback and what's the biggest thing to watch in the Super Bowl. Plus, will a fat man score a TD? Will there be a trick play? Will Mahomes win Super Bowl MVP? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer from the Star Tribune dive into rumors that Kirk Cousins could be traded and break down several other topics that seem to be interesting Vikings fans this offseason, like whether they will trade Danielle Hunter and whether the Vikings would consider stocking up on playmakers and switch offensive philosophies around Kirk Cousins. Also will the Vikings draft a quarterback at any point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Tyler Dunne, a former Bleacher Report feature writer turned Substacker at GoLongTD.substack.com, joins to talk about where he feels the Vikings stand right now with Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins. Easlier this year, Tyler wrote a long piece about Zimmer and how relationships have frayed and his goodwill has dipped despite ownership continuing to back him. What does that mean for Kirk Cousins and Rick Spielman and the Vikings' purgatory? Plus are the Rams doing the same thing the Vikings did in 2018? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller opens the show by breaking down the Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff trade and what it means to the Minnesota Vikings and then he is joined by Derrik Klassen, who writes for Football Outsiders and Rotoworld, to talk about the NFL potential of Trey Lance and why he might be a fit for the Vikings plus the idea of trading Kirk Cousins and which teams might make trades at quarterback. Will the Rams trade Jared Goff, where's Matthew Stafford going and how we define arm talent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We continue the 5 Vikings series with paralympian Vikings fan Chuck Aoki, who plays wheelchair rugby and has two Olympic medals. He's a huge Vikings fan so he got together with Matthew Coller to talk about his story and his favorite Vikings players ever, including some greats like Daunte Culpepper and total surprises too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking quarterback Sage Rosenfels get together again for the first time since this summer and they just shoot the breeze on quarterback talk. Sage discusses training NFL prospect Ian Book from Notre Dame and what the difference is between college and the NFL. They talk about what makes Patrick Mahomes so special in a QB's eyes, why Tom Brady's last dance is really fun for Sage to watch, how DeShaun Watson would change the Vikings if they somehow traded for him and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about what it means for Kyle Rudolph to say he was misused by the Vikings and talk about his very likely exit. Should the Vikings have thrown his way more often? Is there any coming back from this? What does it say that he's the second player to be unhappy with his targets? Plus Matthew makes up 3 juicy trades for Courtney's analysis and they draft sim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the different approaches for the Vikings along the defensive line if Danielle Hunter is part of the 2021 roster and if he's traded. What would they do in free agency? Would they draft someone in the first round? Plus a Super Bowl version of love to see it, hate to see it in which Jeremiah talks about being sad about his Bills losing and his favorite Super Bowl memory growing up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller goes forward in time and finds out that the Vikings made the 2021 NFC Championship. He returns to the present day to inform Judd Zulgad that the Vikings will be winners but tasks Mr. Zulgad with figuring out exactly how Mike Zimmer's club made it there. The best answer: The NFC fell apart. Matthew and Judd talk about how the seas are parting in the NFC. Plus what we learned from championship weekend and the best Super Bowl QB matchups ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic once again get together to break down everything they saw from the playoffs and whewww there was a lot to talk about. Will Aaron Rodgers and the Packers ever get back to the NFC Championship game? What was Matt LaFleur thinking with his field goal? Is there any debate whatsoever now that Tom Brady is the GOAT? What would we take from the Super Bowl teams and give to the Vikings? And where will Matt Stafford be traded? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf talk about how the Minnesota Vikings need to find the right offensive coordinator situation that works with Mike Zimmer. Plus Dan Campbell had an insane press conference as new Detroit Lions coach. Is that going to end up being a disaster? We talk about the QB histories of the championship teams and what it would mean for the Chiefs, Bills, Packers and Bucs to reach the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and PFF Senior College Football analyst Anthony Treash talk about Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and whether he has the raw skills to be considered a first-round quarterback and how to evaluate Alabama players when there are so many great prospects playing alongside each other. Plus Matthew and Anthony do a draft simulation and look at 4 possible players who could be on the board when the Vikings pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin -- or as she's known during draft time Courtney R Draft Scout -- dive first into the receiver position, breaking down why the Vikings need to do a better job addressing the No. 3 spot than they have the last few years and what their options might be. Plus they do a draft simulation and look at the Vikings' potential options at 14th overall. Should they go O-line or defensive line in the first round? Is there a third-round QB available who's interesting? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive into potential fixes for the Vikings' O-line.. Should they keep Riley Reiff on a contract extension? Move Ezra Cleveland to left tackle? Sign an expensive left guard or look for one in the draft? What is Garrett Bradbury's outlook? Plus what makes the Bills and Chiefs' offenses so fun? And what can the Vikings take from the Packers? And Jeremiah's experience playing against Tom Brady. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Long-time Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse has covered the Vikings for four decades. Who are his favorite Vikings ever to cover? Patrick talks about why Wade Wilson was such a great story, what made John Randle such a terror, why Jerry Burns was underrated as a coach and a unique personality and why Mike Tice's honesty was the best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic dive deep into the weekend of playoff games, reacting to what is possibly the final game Drew Brees ever plays to the Brady/ Rodgers matchup and what this year means for Aaron Rodgers... is it his last dance? Plus a look at some aggressive decisions by Andy Reid and not-so aggressive by Kevin Stefanski. Yes, sorry in advance, we discuss another big game for Stefon Diggs and what Matthew wrote about him for PurpleInsider.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with PFF's Eric Eager to talk about what the Vikings' offseason would look like if they went all-in on winning the Super Bowl and had no other goal. Would they lean into Kirk Cousins? How would they cover weaknesses on defense? How are the "hot seats" hindering these things. Plus Danny Cunningham stops by for a fun discussion on the Cleveland Browns finally winning a playoff game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings.com broadcaster Gabe Henderson, who moved to Minnesota this year after working for Washington. He has a very unique background as a broadcaster because he played D-I football at Liberty College before entering the media realm. We talk about building relationships with players, his playing experience and what he learned about being Minnesotan. Plus we talk about the biggest offseason storylines for the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On the anniversary of the Minneapolis Miracle, we bring you a look at the lead up to the play from every angle with PFF's Eric Eager. This episode originally ran when Matthew Coller launched PurpleInsider.substack.com. Plus an interview in which Matthew Coller is the guest on Denver radio talking about the exit of George Paton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Seth Galina to discuss what makes a modern offense as Part 3 of the series that has looked at how teams are getting the most out of their players. How do the Vikings differ from teams that spread the field? What are the limitations of the Kubiak style system? What would a more athletic QB look like in the same system? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the NCAA National Championship game with a Vikings lens and talk about whether trading Danielle Hunter is the right move. Would he be worth enough on the market to move him? Or should they just re-work his contract? Plus we talk about the NFL playoffs and which games we can't wait to see this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about the Philadelphia Eagles firing their head coach just three years after they won the Super Bowl (and beat the Vikings along the way). Does that mean Zimmer should be on the hot seat for 2021 or should the Vikings go the opposite way and lock into him long term? Plus Will ranks the Vikings' defensive needs and talks about whether there's a path to having a good offensive line next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic discuss Everson Griffen tweeting something shocking about Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer and whether there is some truth behind his tweets and what it says about how some players felt/feel about Cousins. Plus we overreact to playoff things and talk about whether any teams have the blueprint for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by AJ Smith, wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator of the Houston Roughnecks to talk about what makes a modern NFL offense and what the Vikings can learn from this season. Smith, who worked under Run 'n Shoot legend June Jones, tells the stories of how a gameplan is put together, how analytics dictate gameplanning, how the passing game can set up the run and then Matthew and AJ share Run n' Shoot favorites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about all the things that Mike Zimmer may have meant when talking about miscalculating the offseason, namely relying on players that hadn't been proven in the past. We talk about his refreshing honesty in the postseason press conference but break down some of the explanations that don't exactly match up. Plus we talk about the fans being split between rosey views and very harsh negative views on the team's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus to talk about the Vikings' defense, the bets that they made this year that went belly up, the pairing of Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins, what limits Cousins and what could make him better and the old school Vikings that could help the Vikings if they were around these days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles goes in depth on what makes a great offensive coordinator based on his experience with Pat Shurmur and Frank Reich. He talks about adapting to players' skills and how Justin Jefferson should be used going forward. What system does Kirk Cousins work best in? How does the next OC need to design his offense and how does Mike Zimmer play into all this? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Chad Graff dive deep into the biggest names in Vikings land and what their future holds. What did Mike Zimmer's comments about 7-9 mean? Does Gary Kubiak return as offensive coordinator? How do we look at Kirk Cousins's season? Plus Danielle Hunter, Anthony Barr and the rebuilding process on defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk after the Vikings' win over Detroit about some interesting comments from head coach Mike Zimmer about the team's final record. What's the No. 1 offseason priority, what is the outlook for Justin Jefferson and what did this year mean for Kirk Cousins's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Manny Hill take on some fun questions regarding this week's Lions-Vikings game, including which Lions quarterback you'd pick to lead a game-winning drive that wasn't Matthew Stafford, how many young Vikings players can you actually get excited about, which teams are as bad as the Lions in other pro sports and how the Vikings would have finished this year if Denny Green was coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and CBS Sports's Chris Trapasso talk about whether the Vikings should keep an eye on Trey Lance and whether the offensive and defensive line classes are strong this year. Plus they look at wide receiver and why the Yannick Ngakoue trade was so harmful to their draft stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings Jeremiah Sirles talk decide to pass on breaking down the Vikings-Saints film and elect to do the entire show with the "love to see it, hate to see it" game. They talk about how far the Vikings need to go, which players showed they have potential, where the question marks are and the coach/QB get "hate to see it" breakdowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This is part 1 of a series diving deep into what makes NFL offenses modern and what the Minnesota Vikings can stand to learn from this season in order to upgrade next year. How do modern offenses use running backs and the running game? Do the Vikings have a modern play-action game? How does their team building factor in? And which offenses should they be stealing from? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings are in position to play it straight this offseason and make a few nice signings and otherwise stay the course. They could also blow it up and do some wild things like trading the coach and quarterback or trading Danielle Hunter that would really change the entire shape of the franchise. Which makes more sense? Matthew Coller gets together with PFF's cap guru Brad Spielberger to talk about which direction is smarter for the team to take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In an epic breakdown of everything that caused the Minnesota Vikings to miss the playoffs in 2020 Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin go from start to finish on who's to blame and how we got here. Why weren't the Vikings able to figure out this would be a rebuilding year? Did they believe they could just coach up the defense? That doesn't appear to be the case after allowing 52 points to the New Orleans Saints. Plus what impact does Kirk Cousins contract play in all their decisions? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthwe Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Vikings' ridiculous Christmas Day loss to the New Orleans Saints. How did they give up 52 points? Why was this actually a classic 2020 Vikings game. What does it mean for Mike Zimmer? What does it say about how the team was constructed? And who's under pressure now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about which players need to show up against the Saints, regardless of the outcome. Does Eric Wilson have something to gain? Will we see any less of Dalvin Cook? Will the Vikings finally go all-in throwing to Justin Jefferson? Will Cam Dantzler continue his strong play? Plus a pie chart involving Mike Zimmer's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom of Zone Coverage talk attempt a hardcore breakdown of Vikings and Saints but it doesn't last very long as they quickly dive into what would happen if the Vikings come up way short against New Orleans and whether that would dial up the pressure on the Vikings' coach and quarterback. Plus whether we'll learn this week if the Vikings' offense is actually good or if it's been a product of the schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the serious struggles of the Vikings' offensive and defensive lines against the Chicago Bears and talk about whether there's a route to the Vikings having good play in the trenches next season. What approach needs to be taken in the draft, free agency and with Riley Reiff's contract? Is it a better idea to fix the DL in the draft? m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Eric Eagar of Pro Football Focus get together to completely break down why the Vikings missed the playoffs, from struggling to decide on a direction to Mike Zimmer's coaching to salary cap issues etc. Plus Matthew takes fan sentiments about defensive injuries, last year's playoff win and drafting and offensive lineman and throws them at Eric. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down how the Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears in maddening fashion in which they continued to run the ball when they needed to throw it and ultimately Justin Jefferson showed some signs of frustrations. And with the Vikings more or less officially out of the playoffs, how do we end up looking at this season? Have we reached a breaking point with Mike Zimmer's style? How much needs to be fixed on the defensive side? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brett Kollmann, who does a terrific NFL breakdown YouTube, dive deep into Justin Jefferson's game. They look at how he's become a top notch route runner and what that says about Jefferson as a player. How he sets up corners, how the Vikings' offense uses him and how many receivers Brett would take over him. Hint: It's not that many. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show to talk about whether their pre-season top 10 lists were regrettable and they dive into Kevin Stefanski's success in Cleveland. What if the Vikings had moved on from Mike Zimmer and kept Kevin Stefanski? Plus should the Vikings be looking at quarterbacks in the draft? Is that the route to being a Super Bowl team or should they focus on building an elite defense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with old colleague and noted Bears fan Ramie Makhlouf get together to talk about the important things during Bears week, like who the Bears' QB will be in 2021, whether Chicago would have won more games in 2020 if they stuck with Mitch Trubisky and Ramie's what-ifs with Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to break down the All-22 film and figure out what went wrong for the offense against the Bucs, especially in key situations. How the offensive line issues and Tampa's coverage forced bad plays and what they can fix over the final three games. Plus Jeremiah talks about playing with Stefon Diggs and what his comments to ESPN meant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about what Mike Zimmer said regarding the performance of Dan Bailey on Sunday and whether the Vikings' kicker would be cut. They also talk about Stefon Diggs speaking to ESPN about his exit from Minnesota and how that's connected to Justin Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and intern Paul dive deep into the Vikings' loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs, which now puts them on the outside of the playoff race. Was it purely Dan Bailey's fault they lost? Or was there more to the story? Was this another down game for Kirk Cousins? Why didn't Justin Jefferson or Adam Thielen get the ball more? How should we look at this season now that the Vikings lost another game they could have won? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings reporter Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' matchup on offense against Tampa Bay's strong defense and whether these final four games will change the way the Vikings feel about their future with Kirk Cousins. Plus they talk about the funniest Zoom moments of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with Pro Football Focus's George Chahrouri to talk about Tom Brady's play this year as the Minnesota Vikings get ready to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs. And Trench Warfare's Brandon Thorn discusses his piece on how Gary Kubiak's offense is helping to cover up for offensive line issues and looks at the future of the Vikings' O-line. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
With Irv Smith Jr. out and Kyle Rudolph missing from practice, who will play tight end for the Vikings? Is Tom Brady washed or will the Vikings' defense struggle to contain the Bucs' offense? What will we learn about the Vikings' offense when they face a stacked defense in Tampa Bay? Plus what does Eric Wilson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Yahoo! Sports draft analyst Eric Edholm break down what Eric missed about Justin Jefferson and whether the Vikings had the best draft of anyone in 2020. Does Ezra Cleveland fit as a guard long term? Does Eric project Jeff Gladney and Cam Dantzler as long-term quality starters? And is he still thinking about the Vikings as a team that could pick a first-round QB? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down what they saw on tape between the Vikings and Jaguars. Why did Kirk Cousins struggle? Did the Vikings offense change something? Is Dalvin Cook's workload causing his recent mental errors? What happened on the pick-six and what's the path to beating Tampa Bay? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and intern Paul look at the very, very bad game between the Vikings and Jaguars and what it says about the Vikings that they barely escaped with a win. Can they fix the incredible amount of mistakes that they make on a weekly basis? Why don't the Vikinsg target Justin Jefferson earlier? Why did they use Dalvin Cook to the point of exhaustion again? And what to do about the special teams? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about how the Vikings can't afford another loss like they had against Atlanta or Dallas. They look at whether Kirk Cousins has turned a corner and how Dalvin Cook's usage hasn't slowed down since the last time we talked about it. Plus Courtney picks the schedule and decides how the season will play out the rest of the way Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with USA Today's For The Win NFL writer Steven Ruiz to talk about the three teams ahead of the Vikings in the playoff race. Is Tom Brady washed? Why isn't Kyler Murray taking the next step with the Arizona Cardinals? Is Sean McVay the only reason the Rams are still ahead of the Vikings? Plus, which NFC team would you take to build for the future? And who's the Super Bowl favorite right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller gets together with Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated to talk about whether the Minnesota Vikings should still be considering first-round quarterbacks this offseason after Kirk Cousins has played extremely well in recent weeks. Does his cap hit still make it difficult to win with Cousins or has he improved? Which first-round QBs would be worth spending the pick? Plus we talk with John Shipley, who covers the Jaguars for SI and he breaks down how they have falled apart since 2017 and why they are actually in good shape to rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On this episode of Tuesday Morning Left Guard, former Viking offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles dives deep into the Vikings' win over the Panthers, why Eric Kendricks deserves to be All-Pro again, another test passed by Justin Jefferson, running Kirk Cousins(?) and why this year is kind of a mess for the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with former Bleacher Report long-form author Tyler Dunne, who has launched GoLongTD.substack.com and one of his first articles was a deep dive on Vikings coach Mike Zimmer. How has Zimmer's hard style frustrated people who have played for him and coached with him? Yet he's been such an effective coach so what does it mean for the future? Is he the right coaching match for Kirk Cousins? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and intern Paul discuss Kirk Cousins's final drive, the incredible amount of mistakes by the Panthers that led to the Vikings winning and what it means for the overall direction of the team. Does this mean the Vikings will get into the playoffs? Or if they don't, will they stay the course? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller attempts to preview Vikings-Panthers with Pioneer Press reporter Dane Mizutani but they ultimately end up discussing the Vikings' future and what's left to focus on this season. Some key questions like, what happens if the play well, what happens if they struggle the rest of the way? And former NFL receiver Donald Jones joins to discuss the Jefferson/Diggs trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Dr. Eric Eager of the PFF Forecast podcast talk about Matthew's book announcement and how the 2017 Vikings were built in comparison to what they have to build around going forward. Do the Vikings have the brightest future in the NFC? And what will their final record end up? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the tape, looking at several game-changing plays between the Vikings and Cowboys. How did Andy Dalton and their offense flourish? How much blame does Kirk Cousins deserve? Why are fans so upset with Cousins despite his play? And Jeremiah remembers the game in which Teddy Bridgewater came back from his severe knee injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Football Outsiders film analyst Derrik Klassen dive deep into what it takes to lead a game-winning drive and why Kirk Cousins has struggled in this area. Plus why it's unfair to ask him to do things that aren't within his skillset and we draft every QB in order by how they'd perform in game-winning situations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about whether there's any statements from the last 3 weeks that they would take back after the Vikings' loss to the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the shortcomings of the defensive line and secondary and look at Dalvin Cook's ridiculous usage and the lack of targets for Justin Jefferson. Plus, are we done talking playoffs completely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and intern Paul go right to the pie chart to decide how much of the Vikings' 31-28 loss was on Kirk Cousins, where we would place the other blame. How the Vikings' defensive line struggled to pressure Andy Dalton, why the Vikings aren't allowed to call themselves the "cool kids" of the NFC now and what it all means for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf talk about some of the things they expected before the Minnesota Vikings' season started and how it's played out. Did any of us see Justin Jefferson being this good? How does that change the Vikings' outlook toward the future? If GM Rick Spielman had full job security, would he take a shot at another quarterback? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin dive deep into the Vikings-Cowboys matchup and break down how the two teams match up, what's gone right for the Vikings that they can carry over against Dallas and what some of the potential pitfalls are. Plus are the Vikings using Dalvin Cook too much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Bleacher Report's Kalyn Kahler talk about every NFC North team and their outlook going forward this year and beyond. Is there any path for the Bears to be good? Why has Justin Jefferson been a game changer for the long-term view of the Vikings? Do the Packers have a good case or too much uncertainty? And LOLions and their wannabe Patriot Way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Andrew Krammer talk about their respective All-22 film articles and what stood out to both is Justin Jefferson's incredible play. What's his ceiling? Is there even more they can do with him? How does his presence change the outlook of the Vikings' offense going forward? Plus, what does Kirk Cousins's recent play mean for his future with the Vikings? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about Justin Jefferson's emergence as one of the best players in the NFL, why the Bears are in a tremendously bad spot and how Mike Zimmer was never going to let the Vikings tank. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears, what it means for the playoff race, how Kirk Cousins went against a lot of narratives, why the Vikings should have trusted him more in a game that Justin Jefferson was dominating and how the NFC North looks really bad going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Laurence Holmes, talk host at 670 The Score in Chicago to talk about why the Bears' offense has been so bad this year, how their defense plans to stop Dalvin Cook and who he thinks will win the key MNF matchup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with New York Daily news football writer Charles McDonald to talk about tanking and whether the Vikings would have been better off if they went the route of the New York Jets and tried to end up in last place. How does this QB class play out? Who will be better in five years, the Vikings, Jets or Giants? Is tanking really a viable strategy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears play Monday night so Matthew Coller got together with Ramie Makhlouf to talk about whether the Bears regret their QB decision this offseason, who the top Vikings and Bears of the last decade are and whether there's a bizarre reason the Vikings struggle in Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin get together to evaluate every position group through eight weeks. What do we make of Kirk Cousins's play? Is Dalvin Cook legitimately an MVP candidate? Should we consider the Vikings as having the best receiving group in the NFL? How do we view the defensive line and Eric Kendricks's ability to boost the defense? Plus why do the Vikings always lose at Chicago? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller connects with one of ESPN's top NFL analysts to break down the Vikings' quarterback situation, where it stands now and in the future. They discuss whether a Cousins/Garoppolo trade would make sense and what the smartest way to handle a quarterback situation in 2020 is. Plus why aren't GM's more creative and aggressive when it comes to their QB situations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles get together to talk about what the tape showed us about the Vikings' win over the Detroit Lions and what they can take forward with them. Can the O-line continue to play well? Can they continue to give Kirk Cousins easy throws to open receivers? How about the defensive line and secondary bending rather than breaking? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Chad Graff of The Athletic dive deep into the Vikings' last two wins and which parts of them are sustainable. Can the Vikings really get hot enough down the stretch to get back in the race? Can they keep running Dalvin Cook like they have? Can Kirk Cousins put a game on his back? How do they compare to the Chicago Bears? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
So the Vikings killed the Lions. We first need to talk about how the Lions are an embarrassment and it's astonishing that they kept Matt Patricia as their head coach. After that, we break down the positives that came out of the game, compare Dalvin Cook and Adrian Peterson and talk about how there's a rosey and cynical view of this win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller talks with Jeff Riger of 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit and break down whether the struggles of the Lions are Matthew Stafford's fault or the team around him. Are Detroit fans rooting for their team to lose? Is Matt Patricia done if the Lions fall apart? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Dave Campbell of the Associated Press get together to look back on when Mike Zimmer first arrived in 2014 and how he turned around the team quickly. Are the Vikings in a similar circumstance presently or are there different challenges? Plus is Jake Reed the most underrated player in recent Vikings history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Minnesota Vikings didn't trade anyone, so does that mean they believe they can get back in the playoff race? Well, the upcoming schedule gives them a chance so Matthew Coller attempted to convince Sam Monson that they had a shot at it. Plus they talk about the path back to relevance and how they can determine if the coach and GM are the right people going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom from Zone Coverage break down the Vikings' lack of movement on deadline day. Did the team get convinced they can compete now or was it simply not a year for sellers? What will happen now with each player who was allegedly on the block? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the Vikings' very strong offensive line performance against the Green Bay Packers and what it means for the future. Should Ezra Cleveland stay at guard for the long term? Are the Vikings now compeititve or still mediocre? And another game of love to see it, hate to see it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down the Vikings' win over the Packers and talk about how it could shape the trade deadline. Will they avoid moving people now? Plus what does the trade deadline say about the future path? And why there were some things to like and be concerned about with rookies on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and intern Paul break down the Vikings' win over the Green Bay Packers. What does it mean toward the trade deadline? What do we make of the fact the Vikings' best win of the year came on the shoulders of Dalvin Cook? What does this say about the Packers' chances to win down the stretch and in the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draft analysts are starting to buzz about BYU's exciting quarterback Zach Wilson. Chris Trapasso did an awesome film breakdown of Wilson's skillset and he joined Matthew Coller to talk about all the things that have draftniks so intrigued and why Vikings fans should keep a very close eye on Wilson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin ask why the Vikings haven't traded anyone yet and then look at the upcoming schedule, what things are most interesting to watch the rest of the way and how Vikings ownership will be evaluating the coach, QB and GM going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPNWisconsin's Jason Wilde begin the episode talking about the Packers as contenders and how they might be a bit of a paper tiger but they end up discussing comparisons between the McCarthy era in Green Bay and where the Vikings are right now with Mike Zimmer. Plus what happens if the Vikings beat the Packers on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Viking lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down Justin Fields's incredible debut for Ohio State and talk about QB scouting. What you're looking for in a player's skill and character. Jeremiah argues that the Vikings should draft an offensive lineman before worrying about QB becuase he's a crazy person and they talk about loving to see Teddy Bridgewater's return and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Ben Goessling discuss how the Vikings will approach the trade deadline and how decisions could be impacted by Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer's need for the team to bounce back quickly in 2021. They also go through a bunch of decisions the team made and whether they regret them now and Ben guesses the eight Packeres running backs who have run for over 2,500 yards since 1990. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated get together to discuss rumors from reports and Twitter searching that point to either Harrison Smith or Adam Thielen or both being traded. Is that a good idea for the Vikings to totally rip it apart? Plus the exciting performances of Justin Fields and Zach Wilson helped us start a new movement of Vikings fans looking for the team's next QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus talk about his article arguing that the Vikings should trade Mike Zimmer to the Cincinnati Bengals. Would it be better for Zimmer to coach somewhere else? What would it mean for the Vikings' rebuild? Plus Brad talks about why it's tough to get out from under Kirk Cousins's contract and what to do with Danielle Hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined by Judd Zulgad, Chip Scoggins and Brian Murphy to talk about their memories from 2010, the craziest Vikings season of all time, as we close in on the anniversary of a ton of wild events that happened that season. What was Moss's return like? How insane was the roof collapsing? What did 2010 do to Favre's legacy? That and much more in this episode... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Whew. What a morning for the Minnesota Vikings. Matthew Coller and intern Paul get together to go over all the events of Thursday morning, inclduding the Vikings making a trade, Rick Spielman talking about the future of the team and Danielle Hunter being out/wanting a new contract. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and PFF draft analyst Austin Gayle break down Matthew's bad draft simulation and which quarterbacks are going to dominate the top of the draft. Plus why it would make sense for the Vikings to keep an eye on the wide receiver class and what's happened to past draft classes that have caused them so much trouble now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles hold their noses as they watch back the Vikings-Falcons tape and talk about some of the areas that simply won't get better and where the team can learn from other plays. How did Ezra Cleveland look? Why Julio Jones's performance against the Vikings should be concerning and who's getting traded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down how Kirk Cousins has been a disappointment overall since his signing in 2018 and what the Vikings can do about it now. We look back at their options in 2018 and wonder if they should have seen this coming and then talk about each veteran's chances to get traded at the deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Vikings collapsed against a winless team on Sunday. Now what? And what does it say about a botched offseason? Does someone get fired? Do we start talking about Mike Zimmer's future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad talk about Dru Samia's absence from Sunday's game against the Falcons and what the Vikings' decision at guard tells us about Ezra Cleveland's status. Plus why they stuck with Samia for three weeks and who the pressure is on if the Vikings lose to a lowly Atlanta team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Matthew Coller is joined Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to project the future of the Vikings. Why do fans have a low approval rating of Kirk Cousins? Is he paired with the wrong coach? How will the QB situation play out over the next few years? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What statistics are sustainable from year to year and which might suggest regression for Kirk Cousins? How does he perform when asked to throw the ball often? What context do we need when analyzing Cousins? Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Is there any evidence that preseason games actually tell us something about the regular season? Who would be hurt by a lack of preseason? Can Chad Beebe finally show what he can do and make a stacked group of receivers? What is the most likely outcome for Holton Hill?
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How difficult will it be for young players to crack lineups if they don't have a regular offseason or preseason games? Do we think football is actually going to start on time? In What Happened There, a look at the Vikings' crazy kicking history, a look at why Troy Williamson and Laquon Treadwell didn't work out and many more odd NFL events. Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Matthew Coller and Myron Medcalf discuss whether Cam Newton still has anything left in the tank and how good he was in his prime. Plus Mike Zimmer cracked the top 10 on a coach rankings list, does he belong there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Why Carl Lee was a shutdown corner of the day, what Amp Lee would have been like these days, an appreciation for Moe Williams and more.... Read Matthew's work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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How have offseason training sessions been impacted by COVID? What does Justin make of Justin Jefferson's athleticism? Does Cam Dantzler have to gain weight? How is Holton Hill approaching a season with big opportunity? Check out Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And Justin's website All-ENsportsperformance.com
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Chip talks about why Favre was the most interesting athlete to cover, the landscape before Brett Favre arrived in Minnesota, what he was like to talk with on a weekly basis, how he built his legend, why 2009 was vintage Favre and what went so wrong with 2010. Plus why Favre was so popular in comparison to other great QBs.
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Mattison talks about how his experiences when he was young shaped his drive to speak out against inequality and the changing landscape of the NFL and how players using their voices for change is being encouraged. Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Is Dwayne Haskins the most Cousins-like QB in the NFL? What did Derrik see from him last year that might point toward future success? Is Daniel Jones the quarterback the Giants were hoping for or will he be a mediocre placeholder? Why is Kyler Murray the next great QB in the NFL? And would Derrik take Kirk over the likes of Baker Mayfield, Josh Allen, Sam Darnold and Joe Burrow? Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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How do we decide what makes for an effective passing game? Would you rather be a downfield or short passing team? When are the right times to run the ball? If winning connects to QB play, what aspects of a QB's game most correlate in the W-L column? Read Matthew's work at PurpleInsider.substack.com Fill out the Bluewire survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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What can we take away from the small sample sizes of Armon Watts and Kris Boyd? Is Holton Hill still in the mix? How does Garrett Bradbury's progress impact the guard positions? Are the Vikings more likely to go 6-10 or 11-5? Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com Fill out the Bluewire survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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Will the NFL have the same issues with outbreaks at their facilities? What will they have to do in order to play on time? Plus: What Gary Kubiak said about Dalvin Cook and running backs was interesting. Where we see Justin Jefferson lining up after Kubiak praised his slot work in college and breakdowns of two position battles that we're intrigued by. Read Matthew's work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And fill out the Bluewire survey https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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If Kirk Cousins is the 13th best QB in the NFL, will that be enough? Can he handle offensive shootouts? How should his supporting cast impact expectations? Plus Hot Routez returns with Manny's brilliant production abilities on display. What would you trade for Jamal Adams? Who is the most comparable QB to Dak Prescott? Which teams are definitely better or worse than they were last year? Read Matthew Coller's work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And fill out the Bluewire survey https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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What was Gus's first run in Minnesota like? Did he enjoy Randy Moss as a teammate behind the scenes? What happened that day in 2003 to give him a chance to have one of the all-time great Viking QB performances? What does he think about this year's Vikings? Read Matthew Coller's work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And do the Bluewire listener survey for a chance to win air pods. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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Can a team coached by Matt Patricia actually make the postseason? What factors might change for him as a coach in Year 3? Do the Pride Podcast guys think Matt Stafford has improved into his 30s and how might his supporting cast help? Who is the most important offensive weapon on the Lions? And what's the best argument for them being better than the Vikings? Check out Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And if you get a chance, fill out the Blue Wire survey: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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Where would George rank Kirk Cousins among quarterbacks? How much would Dalvin Cook's status impact the skill position group? Does Irv Smith hold the keys to maintaining a very good group of weapons? Can Mike Zimmer's defensive prowess boost the Vikings defense despite a number of new faces? Find George's work at PFF.com and the PFF Forecast podcast Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com Fill out the Blue Wire survey for a chance to win air pods https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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Matthew and Will also talk about reasonable expectations for the Vikings and which player is hardest to set expectations for. Follow Matthew's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com Fill out the Blue Wire survey for a chance to win air pods. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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The story of Sirles's first practice battle with Everson Griffen and what makes him so dominating, why Cam Newton was a great teammate, the story of Lorenzo Alexander and how Antonio Gates taught Sirles the ropes as a rookie. Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And please do our 60-second survey that helps Blue Wire better bring you podcasts. You will be entered to a drawing to win air pods and Blue Wire merch. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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Sage talks about what it was like to play with Rickey Williams during his all-time great 2002 season, why he threw the ball to Andre Johnson, the best throw he's ever seen from Brett Favre, why Zach Thomas is underrated and what it was like behind the scenes with Eli Manning. Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com And fill out this 60-second survey to help us at Blue Wire better serve your podcast needs and you will be entered to win a pair of air pods. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=BugBBZdAw0aNFUvtuGkgyhnTao1hdWxOjJwTA2fwHGJUN0hUNEhaSExWN0RRRFdCV1ZOTkdHR1IwOCQlQCN0PWcu
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We also look at the five most intriguing receivers that the Vikings will go up against this year, including Chris Godwin, DJ Chark, Allen Robinson, AJ Brown and Tyler Lockett. Make sure you check out Matt Harmon's work by going to ReceptionPerception.com And read Matthew Coller's Vikings coverage at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Do we think Matt Nagy is a good coach? Is there another step for Mitch Trubisky to take or will Nick Foles win the job? If there are no fans, will Soldier Field still be a problem for the Vikings? Plus some hot routez that include Ramie's crazy hot take on Jay Cutler and where Joe Burrow will rank among QBs this year.
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Do the Vikings have more leverage? How is his situation different than other running backs? Could Alexander Mattison take Cook's job? Make sure you read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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How does Michael Pierce compare to Linval Joseph? How does the domino effect work with the nose tackle position in Zimmer's defense? What does it say about the Vikings' timeline as a defense? Which players might emerge around Pierce on the defensive line?
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Check out the entire list by becoming a subscriber at PurpleInsider.substack.com. Matthew and Brian discuss why Jim Marshall isn't in the Hall of Fame, Percy Harvin as one of the most exciting players in Vikings history, Ryan Longwell's special place in Vikings lore, Randall Cunningham's magical season and more.
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What does it say about how the Minnesota Vikings feel about Dalvin Cook? How did GM Rick Spielman know that Cook wouldn't be a player who went down the wrong path in the NFL? What did Teddy Bridgewater mean to Cook's growth? Plus we discuss a reporter's perspective on NFL players speaking out. Follow Kalyn on twitter @KalynKahler and read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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What will Dalvin Cook be looking for in contract negotiations? Can the Vikings afford to sign him to a big deal? Is paying a running back a smart idea? When can we expect the Vikings and Cook to get things worked out? Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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How many receptions will Justin Jefferson have? What are some of the biggest challenges faced by Jeff Gladney? Could see see Ezra Cleveland play right away? What steps does Cameron Dantzler have to take in order to see the field? Who's a sleeper in the later rounds? Plus what to expect from Joe Burrow this season and which receiver will end up with the most receptions among rookies? Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Would it make sense to let Zimmer coach into his final season? What is the value of having stability? How difficult would he be to replace? How will ownership judge Zimmer in 2020? Plus things that we're sure about in the 2020 season. Read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Eric Edholm talked to network executives about how they might get creative with broadcasts this year. Will there be pumped in crowd noise? How about using an app to create fan reaction? What did they learn from the XFL? At the 25 min mark of the pod, Brandon Thorn joins to talk about what it might take for Ezra Cleveland to start this season and how Garrett Bradbury can take the next step in his progress after going through some tough times this year. Should the Vikings put in a call to Ezra Cleveland?
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The episode opens with a look at Daunte Culpepper's crazy stats, what made him so entertaining and why the Vikings didn't win more during his time. Matthew and Eric then discuss why the Vikings' offense was ahead of the curve last year and where they could repeat the good things they did as well as some possible areas for regression. Does Kirk Cousins have to be even better this year? Check out Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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What are fair expectations for Garrett Bradbury? Is Irv Smith the most likely player to become a star? Where does Armon Watts and Kris Boyd fit into a young defense? Plus three schedule questions and a quick look at remaining free agents. Where will Everson Griffen land? Would Logan Ryan make sense for the Vikings? Make sure you read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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Sage and Matthew Coller break down the Kubiak offense into five parts to explain its success. The running game, personnel, play-action, screens and timely play calling. Why does Kubiak's offense need the run game to set up the passing attack? How do the Vikings use bigger personnel groups to gain mismatches over defenses? Why has Kirk Cousins been so successful with Kubiak's play-action scheme? Make sure you read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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The show opens with an analysis of Harrison Smith's versatility and what makes different safeties unique. What's the difference between a player who can play everywhere and a pure deep safety? Adrian Peterson ranked 35th on PFF's list of the players of the 2010s despite having several of his top seasons coming before the start of the decade. Was Peterson's one-dimensional nature overcome by his sheer excellence? In the final quarter of the show, Monson talks about how Randy Moss's 1998 season was completely off the charts. What made him so much better than everyone else? How much did circumstance help elevate him to the No. 1 receiver in the NFL? Make sure you subscribe to read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsider.substack.com
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The show begins with Jefferson's stop assets. What makes him so good at contested catches? Will it translate? How his ability to run after the catch can make him effective right away. Donald Jones also explains why it's so tough for rookies to step right into the NFL and dominate. In the second half of the episode, Kevin Seifert of ESPN talks about why the XFL's kickoff would make sense for the NFL. What would have to happen in order to bring back kick returns? Has the league discussed it? Read Matthew Coller's written work at Purple Insider
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Conklin breaks down how he went from a basketball player in high school to an NFL tight end, from starring in high school to changing his mind to playing defensive end to now playing a role in a Vikings offense that demands a lot out of its tight ends.
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On the first day of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins to a contract extension. How would we have viewed the NFL draft? Would there have been an argument to talk Jordan Love or Jalen Hurts? Could the Vikings have signed Cam Newton or Jameis Winston with hopes that they might take over the following year? Also, looking at the Stefon Diggs trade, who would the Vikings have drafted if they didn't trade Diggs? Would we have seen another player get moved instead? What does this all tell us about the Vikings offseason?
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Would Dalvin Cook have shown up for mandatory minicamp? Would Justin Jefferson be starting on the outside or in the slot? What offensive line combo would have been most likely? Plus Hot Routez returns with questions about the coolest playoff venues and where the Vikings offense will rank in points scored.
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Is Matthew Stafford better than Kirk Cousins? Can we see Teddy Bridgewater having a good year in Carolina? How much does Tom Brady have left? Can Drew Brees continue to stay at the top?
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Is Aaron Rodgers washed? What does Philip Rivers have left? Is Ryan Tannehill for real? Can Deshaun Watson carry the Texans even without his best weapon? And how does Kirk Cousins compare to each? How many games in the first half of the schedule do the Vikings have the advantage at QB?
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In the first segment, we look at the opening game against the Green Bay Packers and why that is the perfect way to start the year for the Vikings. We look at the AFC South matchups and whether they should be concerned with a set of unpredictable quarterbacks and a road game in Houston. Segment two looks at the Detroit Lions and the tough road stint at the end of the year against Tampa Bay and New Orleans.
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