Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Brian O'Neill lands extension, O'Connell outlines QB competition Jul 28, 2026

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Following Kevin O'Connell and Nolan Teasley's first press conference of training camp, Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press dive into Brian O'Neill landing a four-year, $96 million extension and O'Connell's transparency about the QB situation. Plus Jamal Adams is a Viking, Harrison Smith still isn't and Christian Darrisaw is healthy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 1) Jul 28, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about Tampa Bay Bucs DT Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs and whether the Minnesota Vikings should try to trade for him. How much would they have to give up? Is now the right time to make a big move like that? Plus Matthew reacts live (in the second hour) to Jamal Adams tweeting that he's joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vita Vea to the Vikings???? Plus Vikings add Jamal Adams (Part 2) Jul 28, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about Tampa Bay Bucs DT Vita Vea requesting a trade from the Bucs and whether the Minnesota Vikings should try to trade for him. How much would they have to give up? Is now the right time to make a big move like that? Plus Matthew reacts live (around the 30 minute mark) to Jamal Adams tweeting that he's joining the Vikings. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Breaking down under the radar players Vikings training camp Jul 26, 2026

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Vikings reporter Will Ragatz of Bring Me The News goes through some of his favorite deep roster players that could make the 53-man roster. Then he talks about what new GM Nolan Teasley needs to do during training camp and when Kevin O'Connell should decide the QB competition. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Beyond the beat: Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell tells tales from her broadcaster career Jul 26, 2026

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Brian Murphy sits down with Fox 9's Dawn Mitchell to talk about how she ended up in Minnesota covering the Vikings and she tells stories from her career, including her time on the sideline during broadcasts interviewing Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The North Stars! Will a star-studded Lions roster be able to overcome the rest of this highly talented division? Jul 26, 2026

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Experts say the Lions have more elite talent than any other team in the NFL, but the rest of the NFC North begs to differ. Ahman Green (Packers), Ryan McGuffey (Bears), and Matthew Coller (Vikings), debate which team really has the goods as training camp begins.

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What will we think of JJ McCarthy if Kyler Murray wins the Vikings QB competition? Jul 25, 2026

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FOX 9's Ahmad Hicks joins Matthew Coller for nine questions about Minnesota Vikings training camp, highlighted by what will happen with JJ McCarthy if Kyler Murray wins the starting QB job. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

AP's Dave Campbell answers: Are the Justin Jefferson narratives overblown? (A porch pod) Jul 23, 2026

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Dave Campbell of the Associated Press joins Matthew Coller to give a very rational perspective on the noise regarding Justin Jefferson and then talks about his most anticipated training camps of the past, how interested he is in the quarterback competition and his confidence in Kevin O'Connell. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Which Vikings training camp storylines will ACTUALLY matter? Jul 23, 2026

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Matthew Coller and Manny Hill discuss which storylines surrounding Minnesota Vikings training camp will actually make a difference when we get to the season. Will the quarterback battle go quickly forgotten between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy or will it linger all season long? Will we see the safeties or defensive line performances in camp translate over? And Manny picks the schedule. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Training Camp preview: Cornerbacks Jul 23, 2026

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Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' cornerback unit as he continues to preview every position ahead of training camp. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.