Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to form their lists of the 10 most interesting players heading into training camp. Is the Vikings' first-round pick as compelling as the players they passed on? Where does Kirk Cousins rank? How about the offensive line? Will there be a D-line rotation that allows other defensive linemen to get chances? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller catches up with former NFL quarterback Bruce Gradkowski to talk about a number of topics surrounding Kirk Cousins and the Vikings, including what makes Cousins so good in play-action, how challenging it is to adapt to a new offense, how the Vikings' weapons will impact his game, what it means to be a winner and why third downs are so challenging for quarterbacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with the author of the Philadelphia Eagles Third Down Manuel Bobby Peters to break down which concepts new offensive coordinator John DeFilippo will use to maximize the skills of Kirk Cousins. How can they help Cousins in the red zone? Will screens be a big part of DeFilippo's offense? What concept would Peters dial up on the biggest third down of the year? Read: Bobby gave his analysis plus clips in this article: http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2018/05/will-defilippo-dial-cousins-vikings-season-line/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager get together to talk quarterbacks. Eric breaks down Matthew's 1-32 list based on the first, second and third group of QBs. How many of the mid-range QBs could be toward the top? Who are the hardest to predict? Who belongs at the bottom? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

USA Football and Scouting Academy offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn joins Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad on the 1500ESPN airwaves to discuss whether he believes the Vikings' offensive line will be better than next year. Can Mike Remmers successfully switch to guard? What are Rashod Hill's strengths and weaknesses? Where does Brian O'Neill fit into the mix? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad spent a good portion of Tuesday's show talking about how people will remember Adrian Peterson as a Minnesota Viking. Will there be some bitterness from fans? How will the outside NFL world view him? Plus two interesting calls about Peterson's 2014 suspension. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with Robert Mays of The Ringer to talk about the Chicago Bears and the potential for a big step forward this season. How will Mitch Trubisky be helped by an improved supporting cast? Will a new coach take the Bears to another level? Who else does Robert see as the hardest teams to predict? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

KSTP-TV's Darren Wolfson weighs in on how the Minnesota Vikings value Stefon Diggs and Anthony Barr and discusses whether they would add any more free agents before training camp begins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN Wisconsin Packers and Wisconsin State Journal Packers reporter Jason Wilde joins Matthew Coller to talk about whether the Packers should be considered a top team in the NFC. Is the supporting cast for Aaron Rodgers better this year? Will the defense be improved because Green Bay drafted two cornerbacks? Where does Rodgers stand long term with the organization? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin were in for Mackey and Judd on Thursday when news broke that Danielle Hunter signed a long-term contract extension. Listen to their ensuing conversations about what it says about the team's winning window, whether they'll re-sign Anthony Barr or Stefon Diggs and Courtney out at TCO Performance Center following Rick Spielman's press conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin go position by position down the Vikings' roster and discuss what will be at the forefront of storylines when the Vikings begin training camp in late July. Plus, a look at Bubby Brister's Wiki page. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Vikings wrapped up minicamp on Thursday. We look back at some of the most interesting quotes and Matthew Coller talks 1-on-1 with right tackle Rashod Hill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss the Minnesota Vikings' beginning of mandatory minicamp. The team's three players in need of contracts were on hand, bucking a league-wide trend of players sitting out while they await new deals. Matthew and Courtney also discuss the offensive line outlook and which depth receivers have a chance to make the team. Will Kendall Wright find a place? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Eric Eager dig into one executive's claim that Kirk Cousins isn't a "finisher." How does he perform when his team is down late in games? What do we make of his poor red zone numbers? How can John DeFilippo fix some of his issues inside the 20? Plus, Matt and Eric look back at a random old Vikings game they watched on YouTube from 1995. Vikings fans will love this one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nbhboaWu4NQ&feature=youtu.beSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller, Judd Zulgad and Manny Hill discuss Terrell Owens' decision to skip out on his induction ceremony in Canton. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with Cam Inman of The Mercury News to discuss the Vikings' Week 1 opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. Is Jimmy Garoppolo the real deal? Where does Jerick McKinnon fit in with the 49ers' offense? Will Ruben Foster be in the lineup Week 1? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with Cam Inman of The Mercury News to discuss the Vikings' Week 1 opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. Is Jimmy Garoppolo the real deal? Where does Jerick McKinnon fit in with the 49ers' offense? Will Ruben Foster be in the lineup Week 1? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss the return of Dalvin Cook to OTAs and attempt to project what his 2018 season might look like. Plus after another week of Mike Remmers playing guard, we are getting a better sense of how the offensive line may shape up. Also some hypotheticals with ex-Vikings quarterbacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Minnesota Vikings were back at OTAs this week and Mike Zimmer, Dalvin Cook, Kyle Rudolph and Xavier Rhodes spoke with the media. Here's the best from their conversations at the podium...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller catches up with former Bears and Packers quarterback Matt Blanchard to talk about working with the same quarterback specialist as Kirk Cousins. Also they talk about Matt sharing the practice field alongside some of the NFL's best quarterbacks and what type of concepts he liked best when it came to big spots. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss whether the Vikings and Anthony Barr are close to a contract extension and what type of money he could be looking at. Would it be more prudent for the Vikings to spend their dollars elsewhere or do they see value in Barr's role? Also what did the Vikings' O-line look like this week at OTAs? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller brings you the most interesting comments from Kirk Cousins, Adam Thielen and Mike ZimmerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller gathered comments from Harrison Smith, Stefon Diggs, Mike Zimmer and John DeFilippo on the most pressing Minnesota Vikings topics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together after the first day of OTAs open to the media. Why isn't Anthony Barr participating? What could his contract situation mean for Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter? What did the Vikings' offensive line look like? Where could Mike Hughes fit?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about the possibility of the Vikings signing Richie Incognito as well as what they are looking for in OTAs. Will we get an idea of what's going to happen on the offensive line? What undrafted free agents will emerge? And Matthew and Courtney look back at the 2017 season's weirdest moments before moving on...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller answers some listener emails about whether the offensive line can hold up for Kirk Cousins, how Pro Football Focus grades work, what it's like to cover another team and depth players who could make a difference in 2018. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with NFL Network's Matt Harmon to talk about why an in-depth study of Stefon Diggs' route running and contested catch ability shows that he is one of the best receivers in the NFL and how Pat Shurmur took Adam Thielen's game to the next level last year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with Pro Football Focus data analyst Eric Eager to discuss the Vikings' decision to pick a cornerback in the first round, what Mike Hughes' future might be, whether Trae Waynes' good 2017 will carry over to 2018, what the numbers say about Brian O'Neill's chances in the NFL and if there's a sleeper analytics pick by the Vikings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss what they learned from talking with Vikings rookies, where Brian O'Neill might fit on the offensive line, which late-round pick could be a steal, who will win the No. 3 running back position and whether Mike Hughes can play nickel corner. Also, how closely will we be watching former Vikings quarterbacks? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

Matthew Coller connects with CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso to discuss how the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings faired in the draft. Which team improved the most? Did the Lions get the best center in the draft? Why didn't Detroit stock up on defense? How will Green Bay's decision to draft two corners impact the Vikings? And when should we expect the Vikings' second-round pick to play?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin dig into the Vikings' decision to pick a cornerback in the first round instead of an offensive lineman. Where might Mike Hughes fit in in Year 1 and beyond? What does it say about the Vikings' current secondary? Who might they target in the second round? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller connects with NDT Scouting analyst Brandon Thorn to break down all the best offensive line prospects in this draft. Are there guards in the second round who could catch the Vikings' eye? Who are the "big four" interior line prospects? What should we make of Ohio State's Billy Price? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Arif Hasan of Zone Coverage dig into all the non-O-line prospects in the draft. Who is the best all-around tight end? Is there anyone good enough to justify a first-round pick at TE? Who do we like best of the three defensive tackles projected in the first round? Which corners would fit in with Mike Zimmer? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin go game-by-game on the Vikings' schedule. How will they match up against an improved Rams defense? Can they enact revenge on the road versus the Eagles? Will Aaron Rodgers make the Packers a tough matchup again? Will the Vikings dominate the Lions and Bears? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together for an emergency podcast reacting to the Vikings' announcement that they have signed Eric Kendricks to a long-term contract extension. How will his deal impact other players that need contracts? How does his deal stack up with other linebackers? What should make of Jarvis Landry's recent extension? How will it all impact the draft?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller catches up with former NFL wide receiver Donald Jones to talk about why so many recent first-round receivers have struggled, including Vikings 2016 top pick Laquon Treadwell. Donald explains all the details - from route running to film study - that a receiver must master to make it in the NFL. Matthew and Donald also discuss the QBs in this year's draft and his great story of making it in the NFL. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin use a website to simulate the draft. Will the Vikings go offensive line in the first round or wait until the second because of the deep guard class? Should they target a cornerback or an offensive weapon? Are there players down the board who could be worth watching? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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

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

ESPN's Courtney Cronin and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller sit down to discuss how the Vikings will continue to fill out their roster following the big signings of Kirk Cousins and Sheldon Richardson. Why did they let Jarius Wright walk? Will there be a defensive line rotation this year? What will the Vikings do at guard? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Brandon Thorn of Scouting Academy discuss the Vikings' new defensive tackle. How will his presence impact Linval Joseph? Why is he considered one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL? What will the Vikings do at right guard? Should they also look at tackles in the draft?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Eric Eager dig into the numbers behind Kirk Cousins. What statistics should fans use to figure out whether a quarterback can raise their team's play? How much better does Cousins make the Vikings? And what other factors might impact his success in Minnesota? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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