Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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ESPN wants Vikings to sign a pass rusher. Should they !?!?!?! Jun 22, 2026

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ESPN's Kevin Seifert tossed out some names at pass rusher for the Minnesota Vikings to potentially chase in free agency including Leonard Floyd, Jadeveon Clowney, Haason Reddick and Leonard Floyd. Is it a good idea? Matthew Coller explores. Plus he talks about the chances that JJ McCarthy could be traded and who's going to win Coach of the Year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Way too early Vikings-Panthers preview with Mike Kaye Jun 20, 2026

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Mike Kaye of the Chartlotte Observer breaks down the Carolina Panthers' offseason and gets into where Bryce Young is at and whether they are improved enough to be dangerous when they face the Minnesota Vikings in December. 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.

Where is the bar for Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy to win the Vikings QB job, short and long term? (Part 1) Jun 19, 2026

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Matthew Coller attempts a data-driven approach to figuring out what each of the Minnesota Vikings' quarterbacks have to do in terms of winning the starting job for 2026 and for 2027. Is it exactly the same for both or different? Does McCarthy have to be better in camp? Could his bar be lower in the season to be a long-term option? 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.

Where is the bar for Kyler Murray or JJ McCarthy to win the Vikings QB job, short and long term? (Part 2) Jun 19, 2026

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Should the Vikings pick Brendan Sorsby in the Supplemental Draft? (Part 1) Jun 18, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings were mentioned by a former NFL general manager as a team that should go after QB Brendan Sorsby, who is entering the Supplemental Draft rather than face suspension from the NCAA over gambling. Let's do a deeper dive into whether Sorsby would be worth the risk. Plus Vikings GM Nolan Teasley continues his overhaul of the Vikings front office and more... 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.

Should the Vikings pick Brendan Sorsby in the Supplemental Draft? (Part 2) Jun 18, 2026

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Is there another level for Drake Maye? The Athletic's Chad Graff talks Vikings-Patriots Jun 17, 2026

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Chad Graff of The Athletic joins Matthew Coller to talk about the New England Patriots matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in a way-too-early preview. Chad talks about where Drake Maye's career is headed, whether the Patriots are good enough with AJ Brown to help Maye and who's going to be the starting QB for the Vikings in December. 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.

Minnesota Vikings release training camp schedule, let's look at key dates (Part 1) Jun 16, 2026

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The Minnesota Vikings released their training camp schedule. What are the key dates Vikings fans should look forward to Plus Matthew continues to attempt to power rank the NFC. Where do the Minnesota Vikings land? This time we put the NFC clubs into four tiers to decide the real Super Bowl contenders and teams that need things to go right for them. 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.

Minnesota Vikings release training camp schedule, let's look at key dates (Part 2) Jun 16, 2026

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An NFC North conversation with two Lions reporters Jun 16, 2026

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Matthew Coller was a guest on The Detroit News' Gridiron Gang podcast with Nolan Bianchi and Richard Silva. It turned into a really good conversation about the Lions, Vikings and the NFC North. Enjoy! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.