Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast
Matthew Coller, Bleav
Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy 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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Jun 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 3, 2025 • 1h
We watched JJ McCarthy at OTAs again (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about takeaways from OTAs and answers questions from Vikings fans and discusses Justin Jefferson's interesting answer about leadership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 2, 2025 • 47min
How did JJ McCarthy look in OTAs? (Week 2 edition)
Matthew Coller is joined by the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani to discuss how JJ McCarthy did on a windy practice field at TCO Performance Center during Week 2 of Vikings OTAs. Plus, other Vikings takeaways. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Jun 2, 2025 • 41min
ESPN's Mike Clay is giving big projections to JJ McCarthy
Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Mike Clay to discuss his projections for star Vikings, including Justin Jefferson and his big expectations for QB JJ McCarthy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 30, 2025 • 54min
EMERGENCY POD: GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah signs contract extension
Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings announcing that GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has signed a multi-year contract extension. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 30, 2025 • 42min
JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about seeing JJ McCarthy at OTAs and how much we should take away from the conclusions. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and previewing the next time out at Vikings OTAs, which will be Monday. And, Jalen Ramsey picking up steam? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 30, 2025 • 45min
JJ McCarthy looked good at OTAs -- What does it mean? (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about seeing JJ McCarthy at OTAs and how much we should take away from the conclusions. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and previewing the next time out at Vikings OTAs, which will be Monday. And, Jalen Ramsey picking up steam? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2025 • 44min
How did JJ McCarthy look at OTAs?
Matthew Coller is joined by the Pioneer Press' Dane Mizutani to react to what they saw of Vikings QB JJ McCarthy at Minnesota's OTAs on Wednesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2025 • 42min
Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz projects McCarthy, Vikings opposing QBs
Matthew Coller is joined by Fantasy Life's Ian Hartitz to project how well Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy will do this season, as well as the opposing QBs the team will face this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 27, 2025 • 52min
Is Jalen Ramsey worth talking about for Vikings? (Part 2)
Matthew Coller talks about seeing Vikings fans discuss a Jalen Ramsey trade. Does it actually make any sense or are we just bored? Also, as we rank stuff, where do we think most rankers will put Kevin O'Connell among head coaches? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
