Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
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Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Harrison Smith update! Vikings almost at full strength vs. Bears (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report with Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith updates from Kevin O'Connell and then Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give a hard core breakdown of matchups. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NEW: Bombshell article dives deep into Caleb Williams dysfunction (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings injury report on Friday showing Christian Darrisaw as a full participant. Also he goes over his notes from Thursday and ESPN's Kalyn Kahler uses Sean Payton's bizarre formula to break down the 2024 class (hint: It's big on McCarthy). The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
ESPN's Courtney Cronin previews Bears-Vikings
ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to preview the Monday Night Football matchup between the Bears and Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What do we want to see from JJ McCarthy in 2025? And picking the schedule
Matthew Coller talks with Brian Murphy and Manny Hill about what they are most interested to find out about the 2025 Minnesota Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JJ McCarthy is ready for the big stage
Matthew Coller talks about comments from JJ McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell at TCO Performance Center on Wednesday. McCarthy said he's ready for the nerves that come along with his debut. Plus updates on Harrison Smith, Christian Darrisaw and Dallas Turner. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Fantasy Show: Best props, QB matchups from four most interesting Week 1 games
Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing for the return of the Purple Insider Fantasy Show. Coller and Mike discuss some of the most interesting props and quarterback matchups from the four of the best games of opening week of the 2025 season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jeremiah Sirles needs Vikings to find their identity around JJ McCarthy (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles about the Vikings' offensive identity and how Kevin O'Connell and JJ McCarthy will find that. And then they preview Vikings-Bears from the trenches perspective. Maggie Robinson then joins for a rundown of predictions from NFL executives. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Wait, Micah Parsons' injury was real? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Adam Schefter that Micah Parsons' back injury needed treatment and his status for Week 1 isn't clear. Plus Arif Hasan joins the show to talk Parsons and answers pressing Vikings 2025 questions. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jalen Nailor health update via ESPN, Thielen takes pay cut (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the news from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler that the Vikings are optimistic about Jalen Nailor and the re-working of Adam Thielen's contract. Plus Maggie Robinson talks with NFL rules analyst Walt Anderson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Panthers reporter talks Thielen's fit with JJ McCarthy (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with Carolina Observer's Mike Kaye about why Carolina traded Adam Thielen and how he will work with a young QB. Plus the Micah Parsons contract details are craaaazy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Packers trade for Micah Parsons (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Packers trade for Micah Parsons and Dane Mizutani joins to talk about the Vikings' press conferences with Adam Thielen, Carson Wentz, KOC and Kwesi. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings sign a veteran corner, sign practice squad (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' practice squad and the veteran corner who returns to Minnesota. Plus more on the Adam Thielen deal and Drew Magary joins. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings sign a veteran corner, sign practice squad (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' practice squad and the veteran corner who returns to Minnesota. Plus more on the Adam Thielen deal and Judd Zulgad joins. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BREAKING: Vikings trade for Adam Thielen
Adam Thielen is back! The Vikings traded a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Panthers for Thielen and a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick and a 2027 fifth-round pick. Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' trade for the veteran receiver. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
VIKINGS ANNOUNCE 53-MAN ROSTER (Part 2)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings initial 53-man roster including surprising cuts and players who made the squad, plus the moves that still need to be made. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
VIKINGS ANNOUNCE 53-MAN ROSTER (Part 1)
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings initial 53-man roster including surprising cuts and players who made the squad, plus the moves that still need to be made. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 3)
Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 2)
Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
BREAKING: Vikings trade Mekhi Blackmon (Part 1)
Matthew Coller reacts to the Mekhi Blackmon and what it signals for the Vikings roster build. He also breaks down the latest in Vikings receiver search 2025 and looks at a few notable players who they released early. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
EMERGENCY POD: Vikings trade Sam Howell, sign Carson Wentz
Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings trading Sam Howell to the Eagles for a 5th round pick and signing Carson Wentz Show presented by FanDuel Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
POSTGAME REACTION: Vikings-Titans (and Thielen update)
Matthew Coller runs down everything he noticed from the Vikings-Titans preseason game and gives an update on where things stand with the Vikings and Adam Thielen. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NFL cut candidates the Vikings could target (Part 2)
Matthew Coller made a list from 3 different outlets of "cut candidates" ...plus he grades the Vikings' offseason moves post-camp and the fantasy round table with Mike Schopp and Ian Hartitz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
NFL cut candidates the Vikings could target (Part 1)
Matthew Coller made a list from 3 different outlets of "cut candidates" ...plus he grades the Vikings' offseason moves post-camp and the fantasy round table with Mike Schopp and Ian Hartitz. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Phillips traded! Thielen next? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings trading Harrison Phillips to the Jets and Alec Lewis joins the show to grade training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
EMERGENCY PODCAST: Harrison Phillips traded! Thielen next? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings trading Harrison Phillips to the Jets and Alec Lewis joins the show to grade training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings who are under pressure in final preseason game (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about a handful of players who badly need to wrap up training camp well in order to stay on the team or keep the Vikings from making a move elsewhere. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings who are under pressure in final preseason game (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about a handful of players who badly need to wrap up training camp well in order to stay on the team or keep the Vikings from making a move elsewhere. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings camp recap: Jefferson returns (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson's return, the uncertain nature of Jalen Nailor's hand injury, their current receiver room. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings camp recap: Jefferson returns, Sando joins the show (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson's return, the uncertain nature of Jalen Nailor's hand injury, their current receiver room and Mike Sando of The Athletic joins to talk about QB Tiers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings-Patriots postgame: Backup QBs and The Myles Price Game
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JJ McCarthy crushes Vikings joint practice, Day 2 (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani and then Vikings fans about how JJ McCarthy performed exceptionally well in his second joint practice against the Patriots. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JJ McCarthy crushes Vikings joint practice, Day 2 (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with Dane Mizutani and then Vikings fans about how JJ McCarthy performed exceptionally well in his second joint practice against the Patriots. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings camp recap: Joint practices, Day 1 (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about the first joint practice between the Vikings and Patriots and how JJ McCarthy performed vs. the New England defense. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings camp recap: Joint practices, Day 1 (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about the first joint practice between the Vikings and Patriots and how JJ McCarthy performed vs. the New England defense. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings cut Brian Asamoah, Rondale Moore out for the year (Part 2)
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings news that they are releasing Brian Asamoah and that Rondale Moore is officially out for the year. What's next at WR? What does this say about Kobe King? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings cut Brian Asamoah, Rondale Moore out for the year (Part 1)
Matthew Coller reacts to the Vikings news that they are releasing Brian Asamoah and that Rondale Moore is officially out for the year. What's next at WR? What does this say about Kobe King? The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings training camp recap, Day 13: Lucky Jackson joins the show (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings receiver Lucky Jackson and then answers Vikings fan questions and recaps a light practice that had a couple developments. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings training camp recap, Day 13: Lucky Jackson joins the show (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks with Vikings receiver Lucky Jackson and then answers Vikings fan questions and recaps a light practice that had a couple developments. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Athletic's Chad Graff previews Vikings-Patriots joint practices
Matthew Coller is joined by The Athletic's Chad Graff to preview what we'll see at this week's joint practices with the Vikings and Patriots at TCO Performance Center. The Purple Insider podcast is presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings preseason game PFF grades that stood out (Hour 2)
Matthew Coller talks about PFF's grades for the Vikings win over the Houston Texans and answers fan questions from the game. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Vikings preseason game PFF grades that stood out (Hour 1)
Matthew Coller talks about PFF's grades for the Vikings win over the Houston Texans and answers fan questions from the game. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Postgame Reaction: Analyzing JJ MccCarthy's play in preseason opener
Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to react to the Vikings' 20-10 win over the Texans and how QB JJ McCarthy played in his lone drive of the game. The Purple Insider podcast is presented by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ben Goessling analyzes JJ McCarthy's camp, Chris Trapasso previews Vikings preseason
Matthew Coller is first joined by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune to analyze JJ McCarthy's camp so far. Then, Chris Trapasso of the TrapSheet joins to preview the Vikings' preseason. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.