Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Some JJ McCarthy optimism? Hints of Greenard return? (Part 1) Mar 24, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about a line in Alec Lewis's most recent article about how the Vikings are optimistic that JJ McCarthy's work with a QB guru will result in major progress when he returns to practice. Also Jonathan Greenard posted in IG a reel that had a bunch of photos with him as a Viking. What does it mean? 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.

Some JJ McCarthy optimism? Hints of Greenard return? (Part 2) Mar 24, 2026

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Some JJ McCarthy optimism? Hints of Greenard return? (Part 3) Mar 24, 2026

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Does DeAndre Hopkins want to be a Viking? Mar 23, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about TMZ catching up with DeAndre Hopkins at the airport. Hopkins said that he wants to help Kyler Murray in any way possible and hinted that he might be interested in playing for the Minnesota Vikings. Is that a good idea? Plus the Vikings have a new offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark and Chase Daniel says that the Vikings are done with JJ McCarthy after signing Carson Wentz to a $3 million contract. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Analytics expert Kevin Cole analyzes Vikings' ceiling with Kyler Murray Mar 21, 2026

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How good can the Minnesota Vikings be with Kyler Murray as their quarterback? Analytics expert Kevin Cole from Unexpected Points analyzes the Vikings' ceiling with Murray. Can they legitimately compete for a Super Bowl with Murray at quarterback? What factors will play into it? Would Kevin bail on JJ McCarthy after the Vikings signed Carson Wentz? Did the NFC North have a good free agency overall? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carson Wentz returns to Vikings; what does it mean for JJ McCarthy? Mar 20, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks with Manny Hill about the Minnesota Vikings re-signing Carson Wentz. Is he going to be QB2? Are the Vikings going to trade JJ McCarthy and keep Wentz as the backup quarterback or is there a serious competition between McCarthy and Murray and Wentz is just the backup? Plus, Matthew makes a schedule and Manny has to pick the wins and losses based on having Kyler Murray at quarterback for the 2026 NFL season. 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.

Bucky Brooks explains why he LOVES the fit for Kyler Murray in Minnesota Mar 19, 2026

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Former NFL player, scout and current co-host of "Move the Sticks" and "The Bucky Brooks Show" Bucky Brooks joins Matthew Coller to talk about Kyler Murray's fit with Kevin O'Connell's offense. He also explains why the NFL Draft scouting process is so complicated and what he learned from playing in the NFL. Bucky also talks about his vision for JJ McCarthy in the future, explaining why he still has a chance to make it in the NFL and who he'd take with the 18th overall pick in the NFL Draft for the Minnesota Vikings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How much should the Vikings trade for De'Von Achane? Mar 18, 2026

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Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso of DraftGradebook.com talk about how much in terms of draft capital that they would trade for Miami Dolphins running back De'Von Achane if he became available for trade. Plus they discussion NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah's most recent mock draft and then talk about the end of the Minnesota Vikings 2022 draft class and Matthew's Pro Football Focus draft simulation that Chris gave an A+ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

REPORT: O'Connell sees Murray as possible long-term QB (Part 1) Mar 17, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about a Sports Illustrated article by Albert Breer in which he writes that Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell told Kyler Murray that he could see Murray becoming the long term quarterback of the Vikings. What do we think of this? Also, NFL free agency has slowed to a halt, what's next for the Vikings? Is it time for us to turn our eyes to the draft? 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.

REPORT: O'Connell sees Murray as possible long-term QB (Part 2) Mar 17, 2026

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