Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

By Matthew Coller, BleavSports Football

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Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast episodes

June 15, 2020 Should the Vikings be worried about a Bears resurgence?
Do we think Matt Nagy is a good coach? Is there another step for Mitch Trubisky to take or will Nick Foles win the job? If there are no fans, will Soldier Field still be a problem for the Vikings? Plus some hot routez that include Ramie's crazy hot take on Jay Cutler and where Joe Burrow will rank among QBs this year.

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44 min
June 12, 2020 Finding new ways to think about Dalvin Cook's next contract
Do the Vikings have more leverage? How is his situation different than other running backs? Could Alexander Mattison take Cook's job?
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41 min
June 12, 2020 Vikings' Michael Pierce signing went under the radar
How does Michael Pierce compare to Linval Joseph? How does the domino effect work with the nose tackle position in Zimmer's defense? What does it say about the Vikings' timeline as a defense? Which players might emerge around Pierce on the defensive line?

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50 min
June 10, 2020 The Vikings Hall of Very Good team
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Matthew and Brian discuss why Jim Marshall isn't in the Hall of Fame, Percy Harvin as one of the most exciting players in Vikings history, Ryan Longwell's special place in Vikings lore, Randall Cunningham's magical season and more.

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58 min
June 10, 2020 How Dalvin Cook overcame the 'red flags'
What does it say about how the Minnesota Vikings feel about Dalvin Cook? How did GM Rick Spielman know that Cook wouldn't be a player who went down the wrong path in the NFL? What did Teddy Bridgewater mean to Cook's growth?
Plus we discuss a reporter's perspective on NFL players speaking out.
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37 min
June 09, 2020 Emergency reaction: Dalvin Cook is holding out
What will Dalvin Cook be looking for in contract negotiations? Can the Vikings afford to sign him to a big deal? Is paying a running back a smart idea? When can we expect the Vikings and Cook to get things worked out?
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26 min
June 08, 2020 Which Viking rookie will make the biggest impact?
How many receptions will Justin Jefferson have? What are some of the biggest challenges faced by Jeff Gladney? Could see see Ezra Cleveland play right away? What steps does Cameron Dantzler have to take in order to see the field? Who's a sleeper in the later rounds?

Plus what to expect from Joe Burrow this season and which receiver will end up with the most receptions among rookies?
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40 min
June 08, 2020 Will the Vikings let Mike Zimmer coach without a contract extension?
Would it make sense to let Zimmer coach into his final season? What is the value of having stability? How difficult would he be to replace? How will ownership judge Zimmer in 2020?
Plus things that we're sure about in the 2020 season.
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48 min
June 05, 2020 How will NFL broadcasts handle fan-less games?
Eric Edholm talked to network executives about how they might get creative with broadcasts this year. Will there be pumped in crowd noise? How about using an app to create fan reaction? What did they learn from the XFL?
At the 25 min mark of the pod, Brandon Thorn joins to talk about what it might take for Ezra Cleveland to start this season and how Garrett Bradbury can take the next step in his progress after going through some tough times this year. Should the Vikings put in a call to Ezra Cleveland?

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53 min
June 05, 2020 Offensive innovators and the legend of Daunte Culpepper
The episode opens with a look at Daunte Culpepper's crazy stats, what made him so entertaining and why the Vikings didn't win more during his time.
Matthew and Eric then discuss why the Vikings' offense was ahead of the curve last year and where they could repeat the good things they did as well as some possible areas for regression. Does Kirk Cousins have to be even better this year?
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41 min

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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…