Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
1,389 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 852 ratingsMatthew 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.
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Episodes
The Athletic's Alec Lewis grades the Vikings front office
November 23, 2023 00:12 - 45 minutesAlec Lewis of The Athletic talks with Matthew Coller about the way Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has handled building the roster for the 2023 season and beyond. What are we thinking about the team's timeline to be a Super Bowl contender and how will the QB decision play into that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Ty Chandler RB1 now for the Vikings?
November 22, 2023 03:43 - 50 minutesMatthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles talk about whether it's time for the Vikings to turn to Ty Chandler in the backfield, plus discuss expectations for Josh Dobbs going forward and how we balance talking about the QB of the future and whether they can make the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lots of questions following Vikings' loss to Denver -- did Josh Dobbs play well? Should they extend Hunter?
November 21, 2023 15:00 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill run through 10 big questions coming out of the Vikings loss to the Denver Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The NFL screwed the Vikings in Denver and Brian Murphy is still buying Josh Dobbs
November 20, 2023 20:40 - 51 minutesMatthew Coller is joined by Brian Murphy to talk about the NFL looking into Kareem Jackson's hit against Josh Dobbs and a report that the league was not allowed to intervene because a flag was not thrown. Plus, why Brian Murphy isn't giving up on this year's Vikings despite one loss. Murph thinks they are only scratching the Dobbs surface Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vikings give away the game in Denver
November 20, 2023 07:02 - 59 minutesMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press break down the Vikings' 21-20 loss to the Denver Broncos in which they controlled the entire game but gave it away to Russell Wilson at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kirk Cousins talks Achilles injury and his future
November 18, 2023 05:50 - 1 hourMatthew Coller talks about what Kirk Cousins had to say about his future and his recovery from Achilles surgery and then answers fan questions about Josh Dobbs' future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do the Broncos deserve to be favored against the Josh Dobbs Vikings?
November 17, 2023 04:17 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about how the Vikings match up with the Denver Broncos and how much we should get caught up in the Dobbs moment when it comes to projecting this game and going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PFF's Sam Monson answers whether the Vikings are the closest to the Super Bowl since 2017
November 16, 2023 03:22 - 46 minutesPFF's Sam Monson joins Matthew Coller to give his perspective on the rise of Josh Dobbs and the Vikings' chances at being a scary team in the NFC. Plus, what does Dobbs' play mean to the future and how defenses have taken back over in the NFL Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremiah Sirles talks us into Josh Dobbs leading the Vikings to the playoffs
November 15, 2023 04:11 - 59 minutesFormer Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to talk about his perspective on Josh Dobbs' win over the New Orleans Saints and how Kevin O'Connell's message has resonated in the locker room Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony Barr is back with the Vikings and Brian Murphy thinks they can make the playoffs
November 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill discuss the Vikings' move to bring back Anthony Barr with Jordan Hicks injured and Brian Murphy analyzes the moves that brought Josh Dobbs and TJ Hockenson to the Vikings, who now are in a race for the postseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Kevin Seifert thinks Kevin O'Connell is making a Coach of the Year case
November 13, 2023 23:09 - 46 minutesMatthew Coller sits down with ESPN's Kevin Seifert to get his perspective on the Vikings' head coach and how he's operated the Vikings through a 0-3 start to the driver's seat for the postseason. Does Seifert believe he has a chance to win Coach of the Year? Why has he clicked with Josh Dobbs so well? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Dobbs does it again as Vikings beat Saints and now appear dangerous in the NFC
November 13, 2023 04:48 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press talk about Josh Dobbs leading the Vikings to victory with a terrific performance over the New Orleans Saints. How Dobbs stepped up and the defense continues to have different players shine each week. Are the Vikings now a dangerous NFC team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
QB School's JT O'Sullivan breaks down Josh Dobbs and best Saints-Vikings matchups
November 10, 2023 17:37 - 1 hourFormer Minnesota Vikings quarterback JT O'Sullivan, who now runs QB School on YouTube, joins to talk about why the Josh Dobbs story has resonated with former quarterbacks and then Manny Hill ranks the best Vikings-Saints matchups Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The roundtable wants to see how Josh Dobbs and the Vikings match a stronger opponent in New Orleans
November 09, 2023 21:40 - 51 minutesMatthew Coller, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated break down the Vikings' matchup with the New Orleans Saints and how they will be more difficult for Josh Dobbs and the streaking defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso talks about whether Josh Dobbs can be a long-term starter for the Vikings
November 09, 2023 03:59 - 56 minutesCBS Sports' Chris Trapasso talks about Josh Dobbs' skillset and how he has developed since college into a starting caliber QB. Plus he discusses Jordan Addison's case for rookie of the year and the 2024 QB draft class Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremiah Sirles talks about how Josh Dobbs can keep the magic coming for Vikings
November 08, 2023 03:16 - 59 minutesFormer Viking Jeremiah Sirles talks about how he was blown away by what Josh Dobbs was able to do in the Vikings' win over the Falcons and how they keep that rolling into this week versus New Orleans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Josh Dobbs change the Vikings' future path at quarterback?
November 07, 2023 16:00 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about Josh Dobbs' sudden ascension as the Vikings' quarterback and what it means for the immediate and future. Plus, Manny makes a list of his favorite Vikings backup QB surprise performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Murphy thinks Josh Dobbs just saved the Vikings' season
November 06, 2023 21:29 - 44 minutesMatthew Coller and Brian Murphy discuss Josh Dobbs' magical comeback win in Atlanta and what it says about Kevin O'Connell, Dobbs and Brian Flores and what expectations should be going forward Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Josh Dobbs leads the Vikings to insane comeback victory in Atlanta
November 05, 2023 23:35 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani from the Pioneer Press discuss the Vikings' wild win over the Atlanta Falcons and how Josh Dobbs came off the bench after only being with the team for a few days to get the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How different will the Vikings record be with Jaren Hall and Josh Dobbs than if Kirk Cousins stayed healthy?
November 03, 2023 21:49 - 59 minutesMatthew Coller and Manny Hill pick the schedule if Kirk was still in and with Hall/Dobbs to see how much better the Vikings would be expected to be with and without QB1. Plus they talk about where Kirk's injury ranks in the most crushing in recent history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The roundtable disagrees on how good the Vikings can be post-Kirk
November 02, 2023 22:14 - 48 minutesMatthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune to discuss Jaren Hall starting and what type of performance we expect from the Vikings after Kirk Cousins' injury and how to interpret Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's press conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What are reasonable expectations for Jaren Hall?
November 02, 2023 04:36 - 1 hourMatthew Coller answers fan questions about the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Jaren Hall and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's comments on Kirk Cousins' future Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS Episode: Matthew Coller and Marcus Whitman talk everything trade deadline
November 01, 2023 15:31 - 1 hourMatthew Coller joins Marcus Whitman of the That Franchise Guy YouTube channel to break down all things NFL trade deadline, from the Vikings' moves to Montez Sweat trade to why the Packers should have taken it all down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trade deadline analysis: Vikings trade for Josh Dobbs and deal Ezra Cleveland
October 31, 2023 22:32 - 59 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who will replace Kirk Cousins at quarterback? Is the Cousins era over?
October 31, 2023 02:32 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about why he's supporting a move for a veteran quarterback and then Manny Hill ranks Kirk Cousins' best games and discusses whether Cousins is done in Minnesota Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Vikings beat the Packers but lose Kirk Cousins to Achilles injury
October 29, 2023 22:57 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press react to Kirk Cousins suffering a likely season-ending injury in the win over the Packers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Renner breaks down Jordan Love and Manny Hill ranks Vikings-Packers games
October 27, 2023 20:25 - 1 hourMatthew Coller talks with NFL Draft expert Mike Renner about Jordan Love and the next QB draft class and then dives deep with Manny Hill into the history of Vikings-Packers in recent years and what it's like without Aaron Rodgers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roundtable thinks the Vikings might be buyers if they beat the Packers
October 26, 2023 22:46 - 52 minutesMatthew Coller, Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune discuss the Vikings' matchup with the Green Bay Packers and what they think will carry over against Green Bay. Will a win cause them to buy? How could they do that without messing with the future? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we overreacting to the Vikings' win over the 49ers, short and long term?
October 26, 2023 04:03 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Brian Murphy have an intense conversation about whether the Vikings' win over the 49ers means they are a contender in the NFC now and if they should still be sellers or actually turn the tables and look to buy a pass rusher at the trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the best O-line performance in years
October 25, 2023 01:47 - 58 minutesMatthew Coller talks with former Viking Jeremiah Sirles about how the Vikings slowed down the San Francisco 49ers pass rush, why Jordan Addison had his breakout game, the impact of Brian Flores and what's next after winning a big game... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings played their best game in a long time and beat the 49ers
October 24, 2023 06:02 - 58 minutesMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press talk about a crazy 22-17 win for the Vikings over the San Francisco 49ers, why this was one of Kirk Cousins' best games as a Viking, how Jordan Addison stepped up, why the O-line proved their worth and Brian Flores rose to the challenge. And what it all means for the trade deadline and future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sunday recap: The Packers are bad
October 23, 2023 04:34 - 54 minutesMatthew Coller recaps a weird Sunday in the NFL, including terrible losses by the Packers and Lions and very suspect refereeing around the league. Plus questions from Vikings fans about the team's future as we approach the deadline... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS EPISODE: Pro Football Focus founder Neil Hornsby tells his story and explains the grading system
October 22, 2023 17:13 - 1 hourMatthew Coller sits down with Pro Football Focus founder Neil Hornsby to talk about his story of building the company from scratch and how the grading system works. Check out "Football is a Numbers Game" here: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Numbers-Game-Data-Driven-Approach/dp/1637272189 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is there a path to the Vikings beating the 49ers?
October 21, 2023 02:42 - 55 minutesMatthew Coller talks with SI.com's Will Ragatz and the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer discuss whether there's a path to victory on Monday night against the 49ers and the potential impact of the 49ers' injuries. Plus they discuss where the running game has gone and if there's something Kevin O'Connell should be changing on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
PFF's expected return for Danielle Hunter is underwhelming
October 20, 2023 03:01 - 59 minutesMatthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about PFF's suggested trade for Danielle Hunter and whether fans should prepare for disappointment in the trade market or if the Vikings should just keep Hunter if the deals aren't good enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What would beating the 49ers mean to the short and long term?
October 19, 2023 16:03 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about whether the Vikings are an interesting team, what happens if they beat the 49ers and the season is back on? What we think about Kevin O'Connell going forward and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sage Rosenfels talks Brock Purdy and finding the next Vikings QB
October 18, 2023 21:39 - 55 minutesMatthew Coller gets together with former Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels to talk about when he trained Brock Purdy before the NFL Draft and what he saw that has translated into him becoming a good quarterback along with Kyle Shanahan's schemes and what type of QB would fit Kevin O'Connell the best Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have the Vikings been unlucky?
October 18, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutesMatthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about a metric that shows the Vikings as the most unlucky team in the NFL and discuss the dynamics of the trade deadline Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When is the next time Vikings fans will feel good about this team?
October 17, 2023 17:28 - 1 hourMatthew Coller talks with Brian Murphy and Manny Hill about the Vikings' ugly win over Chicago, what's next and when the next time Vikings fans will feel good about this team will be Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings beat the Bears a lot of help from the Bears
October 15, 2023 22:39 - 50 minutesFrom Soldier Field, Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk about a win for the Vikings, an ugly showing on offense and an easy decision for the Bears now on Justin Fields Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jay Glazer thinks the Vikings want Kirk Cousins back?
October 14, 2023 06:35 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about a comment from Jay Glazer about Kirk Cousins' future that threw everyone for a loop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings are going to beat the Bears... right?
October 13, 2023 02:02 - 52 minutesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus episode: The Ringer's Austin Gayle talks about Football is a Number's Game
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 49 minutesThe Ringer's Austin Gayle, who worked at Pro Football Focus from 2016-2022, talks with Matthew Coller about Matthew's book "Football is a Number's Game" and describes the analytics revolution in football and what PFF does for teams. Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Football-Numbers-Game-Data-Driven-Approach/dp/1637272189 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeremiah Sirles thinks the Vikings shouldn't wait to make trade calls
October 11, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutesMatthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about what happened to the Vikings against Kansas City, how they put together their best offensive line performance yet despite the loss and what's next for the front office as they stare down 1-4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ESPN's Courtney Cronin pumps the brakes on Justin Fields' turnaround and talks Vikings competitive rebuild
October 11, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to preview Vikings-Bears. Naturally the main topic at hand is both teams' directions under their general managers, including a Vikings team that looks like it could be selling soon and a Bears club that still can't figure out what it has in Justin Fields. Does Courtney think Fields' last two games are a case for them to stick with him? Could they turn their season around? How does she feel the Vikings have done in their competitive rebuild and what'...
Justin Jefferson lands on IR, Bears game will dictate if the Vikings are sellers
October 10, 2023 14:07 - 1 hourMatthew Coller talks about Justin Jefferson landing on injured reserve and he and Manny Hill take stock of where the Vikings stand and whether they should still be sellers even if they win in Chicago and talk about Jordan Addison's big opportunity when Justin Jefferson is out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings' one-score losses are not victories
October 09, 2023 21:50 - 44 minutesMatthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how the Vikings' argument that they are actually good despite a 1-4 record isn't holding up to much scrutiny. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vikings lost to Kansas City and may have lost Jefferson to injury too
October 09, 2023 02:47 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press break down the Vikings' loss against Kansas City. Why Kirk Cousins was way down on his performance, Jordan Addison playing a great game and the defense mostly giving them a chance and what happens next if Justin Jefferson can't come back from the hamstring injury he suffered on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Previewing Mahomes vs. Jefferson
October 07, 2023 19:29 - 1 hourMatthew Coller and Manny Hill talk about the passing of Dick Butkus and then the privilege of seeing Mahomes vs. Jefferson at their best at US Bank Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A right guard mystery leading into Vikings-Chiefs
October 05, 2023 23:16 - 54 minutesMatthew Coller is joined by Alec Lewis of The Athletic and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribuine to talk about interesting comments by offensive coordinator Wes Phillips about the right guard position. Plus whether the Chiefs are vulnerable because of their receivers and what Mahomes says about the Vikings future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices