Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Playing GM for the Vikings 2026 offseason Feb 16, 2026

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You've been asking, so Matthew Coller opened up the Be A GM game on Stick to the Model and simulated the Vikings' offseason. Plus, he answers a handful of your Vikings questions. 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.

Are the Bears all-in on Caleb Williams now? Feb 15, 2026

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Continuing our NFC North Check In series, Lorin Cox of Locked on Bears joins the show to discuss Chicago's season, where they stand on Caleb Williams, and the biggest offseason needs for the Bears. 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.

Are we buying Justin Jefferson next year? Feb 15, 2026

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Mike Schopp of ADP Chasing and WGR 550 joins for our weekly fantasy show as we look ahead to the 2026 season and whether we're buying Justin Jefferson next 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.

Checking in on the Detroit Lions with Nolan Bianchi Feb 13, 2026

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Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News joins the show for the first episode of our series NFC North Check In. What are the Lions' biggest needs this offseason. Who are Detroit targeting this spring? What's next for Dan Campbell and the Lions? 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.

Kellen Mond says Vikings wanted Derek Carr (seriously) (Part 1) Feb 13, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about former quarterback Kellen Mond saying the Vikings wanted Derek Carr in 2023 when he signed with the New Orleans Saints. Will they want Carr to be the QB in 2026? 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.

Kellen Mond says Vikings wanted Derek Carr (seriously) (Part 2) Feb 13, 2026

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Jeremiah Sirles on where the Vikings can be like the Seahawks Feb 12, 2026

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Former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles joins the show to react to the Seahawks winning the Super Bowl and what Minnesota can emulate about what Seattle did. 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.

Are the Vikings failing JJ McCarthy? (Part 1) Feb 11, 2026

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Matthew Coller talks about his article on where JJ McCarthy stands right now with the Vikings and whether Kevin O'Connell's quote about failing QBs still holds up. Plus an update on Kyler Murray and Dane Brugler released his top 100 prospects so we should draft sim. 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.

Are the Vikings failing JJ McCarthy? (Part 2) Feb 11, 2026

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Saints reporter thinks Derek Carr is a good Vikings fit Feb 10, 2026

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Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.football joins the show to discuss the recent links between the Vikings and retired, former Saints QB, Derek Carr and why he thinks it would be a good fit. 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.