Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Matthew Coller takes you through Mike Zimmer, Terence Newman and Everson Griffen's most interesting comments made on Monday. 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 host of the Locked On Bears podcast Lorin Cox, who breaks down how Khalil Mack will help Chicago's defense. Will the Bears be one of the best defenses in the NFL next season? How will Mack impact the Vikings-Bears matchups? And what do the offensive additions in Chicago mean for rookie Mitch Trubisky?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 discuss an interesting cutdown day for the Vikings that saw Terence Newman retire and Brian Robison get cut. Also Kendall Wright is out and the Vikings -- for now -- are keeping five running backs. What could change? What decisions were the most interesting? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller runs down a number of questions from twitter about the Vikings upcoming roster decisions and reacts to the Vikings' win over the Titans in their final preseason contest. 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 through Courtney's 53-man roster projections. What are the hardest positions to predict? How many offensive and defensive linemen will the Vikings keep? And 10 players who need to have a big game on Thursday night. 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 are live from the Minnesota State Fair talking football. Judd picks every Vikings game and comes to a final record. Plus he plays better-or-worse with all of the top 10 quarterbacks from last season (and Case Keenum).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 discuss the Vikings' preseason win over the Seattle Seahawks. What do we make of Mike Zimmer's harsh comments about kicker Daniel Carlson's two misses? How did the first-team offense perform? Should we still be worried about the offensive line issues? Also Dalvin Cook is back and Kyle Sloter performed well once again. 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 Joe Caporoso of TurnOnTheJets.com to talk about Teddy Bridgewater's progress in training camp, where he could be traded and how he's helped Sam Darnold make progress. 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 we'll be watching for on Friday night when the Minnesota Vikings play their third preseason game. Who will start on the offensive line? Will the first-team offense look a better than they did against the Jaguars? How will the battles at receiver and defensive line shake out? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad to discuss the NFL's strange calls during the Vikings-Jaguars preseason game on Saturday. Should we all take a deep breath and R-E-L-A-X or will the NFL have us frustrated with bizarre flags throughout the regular season? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Eric Eager get together to break down Kirk Cousins' thoughts on play-action, what type of impact shuffling up front could have on Cousins and the run game, whether it's easier to replace interior linemen or tackles and how the Vikings match up with the rest of the NFC. 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 discuss an ugly preseason matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Jacksonville Jaguars. Why Mike Boone was one of only a few players who stood out. Was the offense's struggles a wakeup call? Will the offensive line look better next week? What can we learn about the receiver battle? 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 SB Nation news desk writer Charles McDonald about the most interesting teams in the AFC. Are the Browns going to implode despite more talent? Do we expect Teddy Bridgewater to start in New York? Why we're excited for DeShaun Watson and Patrick Mahomes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller talk about whether teams should do these joint practices. Plenty more Vikings talk in this hour. 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 Courtney Cronin dig into what to watch for when the Minnesota Vikings play their second preseason game. 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 break down the Vikings' preseason opener. What does Kirk Cousins' strong performance mean? How was the makeshift offensive line? Which wide receivers got the most work on Saturday night? What do the snap counts say about the defensive line rotation? Did Daniel Carlson and Roc Thomas just win jobs? 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 film analyst Ted Nguyen to break down RPOs. Why do we keep hearing about them this offseason? Will that be the hot trend for next year? How will the Vikings handle opponents using them like the Eagles did in the NFC title game? How can the Vikings use them to mitigate the effect of a dinged-up offensive line? Plus Ted explains Spider 2Y Banana. 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 what happens next for the Minnesota Vikings after losing left guard Nick Easton to injury. 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 Courtney Cronin preview the first preseason game for the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, what's up with the Richie Incognito story? That and more on the latest episode of the Purple Podcast. 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 break down a strange day at TCO Performance Center in which Mike Zimmer held a press conference to talk about an erroneous rumor relating to Anthony Barr. What percentage chance is there that Barr signs long term? Also we look at Andrew Sendejo's strong statement about NFL rules. 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 go in-depth on Anthony Barr. What could his impact as a pass rusher be this season? Is he worth the Vikings signing to a long term deal? Plus a look at the offensive line and whether the Vikings' defense will regress. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matthew Coller sits down with Eric Smith of Vikings.com to discuss Eric's article on all the quarterbacks who threw touchdowns to Randy Moss, who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame this week. Brad Johnson remembers the play call. Brett Favre threw his 500th TD to Moss. What his former QBs had to say about Moss's personality and a few backups who had great stories to tell about their brush with greatness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Following the first day of pads, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin go through their three most interesting observations of the early days of camp. Where does Kendall Wright stand? How Holton Hill is standing out already. Putting odds on the No. 3 running back competition. Anthony Barr rushing off the edge and early impressions of Kirk Cousins.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 opened up training camp on Saturday with the full roster. Listen to Adam Thielen's thoughts on adapting to a new quarterback and on rookie CB Mike Hughes. Also Riley Reiff talked about bonding following the loss of Tony Sparano and Mackensie Alexander went into great detail about his struggles to adapt to nickel corner 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 and ESPN's Courtney Cronin go position by position making bold predictions for training camp. Will Kyle Sloter impress? Will Kendall Wright make the team? Which offensive line combination will rise to the top? 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 USA Football offensive line analyst Brandon Thorn to break down tape of Mike Remmers and Rashod Hill in Week 17 against the Bears. If this is the Vikings' starting right side, will it work? Matthew and Brandon look at eight different plays in depth and what they say about each player. See all the clips discussed here: http://www.1500espn.com/podcast/2018/07/film-breakdown-analyzing-right-side-vikings-o-line-ep-341/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman's full comments on how the team will remember offensive line coach Tony Sparano, who passed away on Sunday. Offensive tackle Brian O'Neill also spoke with the media about Sparano's influence. 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 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.