Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

Matthew Coller and intern Haley English talk about her analytical look at the NFC Quarterbacks and where they rank with supporting casts included. Where would Lamar Jackson rank if he was in the NFC? What does it say about why the Vikings are running it back? We talk about whether there's a move that could make the Vikings true contenders and break down CJ Ham's return.

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Matthew Coller and national NFL writer Tyler Dunne talk about the Vikings' offseason challenges, why he thinks it's time for them to draft a QB and why Za'Darius Smith hasn't been moved yet. Plus he makes the case for the Packers being better off without Aaron Rodgers and decides on Lions vs. Bears for the future.

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Vikings.com's Lindsey Young joins to talk about her article on Matt Asiata's 15-year-old son, who was the victim of a random shooting and recovered to play football again despite doctors believing he had almost no chance to survive. She also talks about her special relationship with Bud Grant and tells stories about the legendary head coach. Then Katherine Terrell, who covers the Saints for ESPN, comes by to discuss Marcus Davenport, why he didn't work out in New Orleans and his upside in Minnesota.

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CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso joins Matthew Coller to talk about a Daniel Jeremiah mock draft that includes the Vikings picking Hendon Hooker in the first round with the 23rd overall pick. Chris is confused about spending a pick that high but Hooker would have a good setup to wait one year before needing to play. Plus Chris wrote an article that made the masses unhappy and Matthew did a draft sim that Chris loves.

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Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison answer five burning QB questions for the future, from the percentage chance that Lamar Jackson becomes a Vikings versus drafting a QB in the future. Which option is the most risky? Why doesn't Jonathan believe in Will Levis? What's the weirdest answer for Vikings QB of the future?

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Matthew Coller reacts with Vikings fans to a rumor from ESPN's Jeremy Fowler concerning the Vikings and Lamar Jackson. Fowler called the Vikings a "wild card" for Jackson. Could that really happen? What are some of the factors (and bad arguments) that could prevent it?

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Matthew Coller gives an update on the Vikings signed veteran DT Dean Lowry and the lack of movement on Za'Darius Smith and Dalvin Cook. Plus answers questions on the future of the receiver position, where Josh Oliver fits in and much more

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Matthew Coller and Intern Haley English talk about whether the Jets or Packers have leverage in the Aaron Rodgers trade saga. They discuss how Harrison Smith will be used differently under Brian Flores and look at the best and worst moves during free agency so far.

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Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about Harrison Smith taking a pay cut to stay with the Vikings. Marcus Davenport was not announced by the Vikings today -- what's happening? Za'Darius Smith also remains a Viking, as does Dalvin Cook. What does Alex Mattison staying mean?

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Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso to analyze the Minnesota Vikings' two signings Marcus Davenport and Byron Murphy. Both players were high draft picks who weren't re-signed -- so what happened in their previous locations and how can they be better in Minnesota? What does Kirk Cousins' restructure mean for their chances of drafting a quarterback? Is the 2024 QB draft expected to be good? Did Chris grade the Bears' trade down highly or overrated? Who are the Panthers taking?

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