Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast Podcast

PFF's Eric Eager talks about what we're hearing in Indy about the Vikings' QB situation from 2022-03-04T15:08:03

Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager dive deep into the benefits of the Minnesota Vikings creating cap space. They talk about whether there is any good indicators of future success in terms of QB pl...

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Sage Rosenfels talks quarterback traits, upside and Malik Willis from 2022-03-03T23:00

From the NFL Combine, Matthew Coller and Sage Rosenfels have an in depth discussion about what teams should be looking for with the quarterback prospects. Does Kenny Pickett's hand side matter? Wha...

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PFF's Brad Spielberger breaks down how NFL QB situations will play out and looks at Danielle Hunter's contract options from 2022-03-03T16:00

Live from the Combine, Pro Football Focus cap guru Brad Spielberger deep dives into all sorts of buzz around the NFL Combine, from the Kirk Cousins situation to whether DeShaun Watson will be start...

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Did Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Combine comments point to Cousins as the short-term solution? from 2022-03-03T00:59:31

Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk react to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's press conferences with the Twin Cities media. Should we read into O'Connell and Adofo-Mens...

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Breaking down Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's comments about Kirk Cousins from 2022-03-02T06:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels were on hand for Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's sessions with Twin Cities beat reporters. What did the new Vikings' ...

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Former Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels joins from the NFL Combine to talk about the Combine's future, pass rushers and QB wins from 2022-03-01T18:10:41

Live from Indianapolis, Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sage Rosenfels talks about his experience at the NFL Combine back in the day. They talk about why defensive end shoul...

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How much better would the Vikings have been with Kevin O'Connell instead of Mike Zimmer? from 2022-03-01T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss an article in The Athletic about Mike Zimmer's frustrations over Kirk Cousins and then play a game with offensive free agent targets Learn more about your ad ...

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Which Vikings free agents are coming back? Who needs to win the NFL Combine? from 2022-02-28T06:00

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about what they are looking for from Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell in their first media sessions at the NFL Combine along with ...

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Long snapping stories and an NFL Combine preview from 2022-02-27T08:30:14

Matthew Coller is joined by Joe DeLeone, a former college long snapper and host of the NFL Draft Prospects Podcast to talk about the funny history of Minnesota Vikings long snappers, the life of lo...

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CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso previews the NFL Combine from 2022-02-26T05:33:53

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso go through the projected top 12 draft picks and discuss their outlook for the Combine. Plus they go through what each quarterback is looking to accompl...

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Breaking down the new Vikings coordinators' press conferences from 2022-02-25T05:34:31

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about Wes Phillips and Ed Donatell's opening press conferences. Did Phillips reveal anything about Kirk Cousins? Will Donatell's 3-4 defense make a difference fo...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin says goodbye to Minnesota and talks Vikings future from 2022-02-24T05:22:49

ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about leaving Minnesota to take a job covering the Chicago Bears. She discusses whether she believes the Vikings have a bright future, whether Mi...

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PFF's Ben Linsey spins the quarterback wheel and breaks down Kirk Cousins' PFF Annual stats from 2022-02-23T06:29:17

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus's Ben Linsey to talk about the PFF QB Annual, which breaks down a ton of statistics pertaining to Kirk Cousins. What do the numbers say about the Viki...

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Let's go searching for a Kirk Cousins comparison and talk about the Vikings' free agent plans from 2022-02-22T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom wish ESPN's Courtney Cronin good luck in her next endeavor and talk about what it's like to cover and NFL team as a part of a beat, then get into more hardcore quarte...

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Is there anything left to learn about Kirk Cousins? Who are the most interesting teams in the NFC? from 2022-02-21T05:26:56

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about a Star Tribune article that mentions the possibility of the Vikings adding void years to Kirk Cousins' contract. Do we need to see Cousins with Kevin O'...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin dives into Kevin O'Connell's first comments from 2022-02-19T03:36:11

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about how much of new Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell's comments about players like Kirk Cousins, Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith are to be lo...

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Reacting to Kevin O'Connell's opening press conference as Vikings head coach from 2022-02-18T06:31:27

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go quote by quote on new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell's first press conference. What did he say about Kirk Cousins? How about the timeline to win? What are our ...

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Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson talks about Kevin O'Connell as a modern head coach and DeShaun Watson rumors from 2022-02-17T04:31:54

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson to talk about what a "modern" head coach will look like and why he thinks Kevin O'Connell is a good hire for the Vikings. He also breaks d...

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso talks about what he would ask new Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell about the draft from 2022-02-16T05:06:29

Matthew Coller talks with CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso about how new Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell should approach the draft, whether there will be any QBs taken in the first 10 pic...

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Can the Vikings take anything from the Rams? Looking at the best fits for quarterbacks on the trade market from 2022-02-15T06:00

Matthew Coller checks in from jury duty with Sam Ekstrom, who gets to react to what he saw in the Super Bowl. They talk more in depth about how the Rams force fed the ball to Cooper Kupp in the big...

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Reacting to the Rams Super Bowl win and more reports that the Vikings want to keep Kirk Cousins from 2022-02-14T04:57:25

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic analyze the Los Angeles Rams' win in the Super Bowl over the Cincinnati Bengals. What does it say about how the two teams were built and which moments defined the ...

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso sets the stage for the QB draft class from 2022-02-12T23:00

CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso joins the show to deep dive into the performance from the Senior Bowl quarterbacks and set the stage on how the QB class shapes up. Why does he have Malik Wi...

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Vikings fan questions, a Super Bowl roundtable and former Bengal Solomon Wilcots joins from 2022-02-11T21:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune to talk about some fan questions, including whether Kevin O'Connell offers fresh opportunity for the draft picks who ...

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PFF's Kevin Cole takes us inside the numbers with Kirk Cousins and the quarterback NFL Draft class from 2022-02-10T22:00

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus' Kevin Cole talk about the Vikings' quarterback situation. If the Vikings were presented with all the analytics on Cousins, would they want him to stay or be t...

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How can Kevin O'Connell boost the Vikings' offense? from 2022-02-10T00:29:03

Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles open the show with Jeremiah talking about Kevin O'Connell being hired rather than Jim Harbaugh. Then they discuss what O'Connell what can do for the Vikings' offe...

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Spinning the wheel of Minnesota Vikings quarterback options from 2022-02-09T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the most bizarre insult Matthew has ever received online and then dive into the Vikings' options at quarterback with our new wheel of quarterback options. We ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about what we should make of reports that the Vikings want to extend Kirk Cousins from 2022-02-08T06:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to discuss why ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that the Vikings want to work out a contract extension with Kirk Cousins and whether it makes...

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Malik Willis comparison, Pro Bowl fails and how much better the Vikings would have been in 2021 with great coaching from 2022-02-07T05:10:13

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about PFF's fascinating comparison for Malik Willis and whether he's the QB we would pick for the Vikings if we had to decide on a quarterback today. Also whe...

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Senior Bowl quarterbacks and Vikings bets NBC Sports Betting's Drew Dinsick would make from 2022-02-06T08:41:41

Matthew Coller talks about Saturday's Senior Bowl in which Malik Willis set himself apart with his athletic skills and then chats with Drew Dinsick of NBC Sports Betting about whether he would have...

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Jim Harbaugh speaks, Brian Murphy reacts to the Vikings hiring Kevin O'Connell from 2022-02-05T04:23:50

Matthew Coller opens with a rant about bizarre reporting surrounding the Jim Harbaugh situation and Brian Murphy and Sam Ekstrom talk about what the next steps are for Kevin O'Connell after he take...

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Hiring Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh shouldn't be controversial from 2022-02-04T06:16

Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated discuss Vikings fan freakout over the team not hiring Jim Harbaugh and instead picking Kevin O'Connell to be their next head coach. Will the Vik...

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Kevin O'Connell is the next head coach and he makes more sense for the Vikings than Jim Harbaugh from 2022-02-03T12:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to the news that Kevin O'Connell will be the next coach of the Minnesota Vikings and talk about his timeline for a rebuild and whether Vikings fans should be up...

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Reacting to Jim Harbaugh not coming to Minnesota and Kevin O'Connell getting the Vikings job from 2022-02-03T01:31:48

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic react to the Vikings not hiring Jim Harbaugh and instead picking Kevin O'Connell as their next head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices....

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What could convince us that Jim Harbaugh is a good idea? And a mock Harbaugh press conference? from 2022-02-02T20:38:20

Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles get together to talk about Jim Harbaugh visiting the Minnesota Vikings and the likelihood that he becomes the next head coach. How can we break this down without...

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PFF's George Chahrouri imagines a Jim Harbaugh and Vikings marriage and what can the Vikings learn from the Rams from 2022-02-02T01:00:53

Matthew Coller and host of the PFF Forecast podcast George Chahrouri talk about Jim Harbaugh and whether it makes sense for him to become the next coach of the Vikings. George, a 49ers fan, likes t...

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Will the Rams reaching the Super Bowl convince another team to trade for Kirk Cousins? from 2022-02-01T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to discuss a Bengals-Rams Super Bowl and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings. Will teams around the league think they can acquire Kirk Cousins as a w...

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Does a Rams-Bengals Super Bowl tell us anything about the Vikings? from 2022-01-31T04:06:14

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the insane AFC and NFC Championships and how Matthew Stafford was able to reach the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. How game management played a b...

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Jim Harbaugh will interview with the Vikings, is he a good fit or is this crazy? from 2022-01-30T04:11:41

Matthew Coller is joined by Pioneer Press reporter Jace Frederick to talk about reports that the Minnesota Vikings are interviewing Jim Harbaugh for their head coaching position. How would this fit...

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ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham talks about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's background from 2022-01-30T00:00

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham to talk about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's background in building the Cleveland Browns. What have the Browns done as a front office that the Vi...

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The Athletic's Eno Sarris talks about football's analytics revolution and where Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fits in from 2022-01-28T23:51:50

Matthew Coller gets together with one of baseball's best analytics writers Eno Sarris of The Athletic to talk about where new Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fits into the anal...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin reacts to new Vikings GM Kwasi Adofo-Mensah's opening press conference from 2022-01-28T03:00

Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to break down new Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first press conference in which he talked largely about his background and not ...

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PFF cap expert Brad Spielberger explains why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a chance to be a historic hire for Vikings from 2022-01-27T16:00

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus cap expert Brad Spielberger break down the Vikings' monumental hire of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and what it means for the analytics movement in football. Brad explai...

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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is the Vikings GM so let's give him some advice to start his tenure from 2022-01-26T17:21

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Vikings hiring Kwesi Odofo-Mensah, why Ryan Poles picked Chicago and whether the Bears are a better job and then give advic...

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Ryan Poles picks Chicago, Vikings will reportedly hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as next general manager (Emergency podcast) from 2022-01-25T19:41:53

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together for an emergency podcast breaking down the news that Vikings GM candidate Ryan Poles will be heading to the Chicago Bears as their general manager. That ...

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If the Vikings next GM is Chiefs Ryan Poles, he is making a change at quarterback, right? from 2022-01-25T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the Vikings interest in Ryan Poles as the next GM and how his background working with the Kansas City Chiefs might influence the Vikings' decision at quarterb...

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Reacting to an insane weekend of divisional NFL playoff games and a rumor that the Vikings are interviewing Todd Bowles a second time from 2022-01-24T04:35:48

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the sheer insanity of the way the Bills and Chiefs game ended and discuss what it means that Matthew Stafford is going to the NFC Championship. Plus NFL...

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Former Bills director of player personnel Jim Monos explains what it's like in an NFL front office from 2022-01-22T08:00

Matthew Coller is joined by former Buffalo Bills player personnel director to talk about what that job entails in the NFL and the importance of the Minnesota Vikings getting their new GM and head c...

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How good is the roster the new Vikings GM is inheriting? from 2022-01-22T06:40

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles analyze the Vikings' roster strength from a GM's perspective. How close are they to having a good offensive line? If they keep the weapons...

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Let's talk about the Vikings' options with Kirk Cousins and the quarterback future from 2022-01-22T06:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Derrik Klassen of Bleacher Report and Football Outsiders to go over the options surrounding Kirk Cousins' future. Why hasn't Cousins been able to take the franchis...

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PFF's Anthony Treash lays out the path for a Vikings rebuild from 2022-01-21T04:12:05

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together with Anthony Treash to talk about whether the Vikings have a favorable job and what approach the next GM should take, whether it's a short-term rebuild o...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about the timeline for the Vikings GM and head coach search and Dalvin Cook's future from 2022-01-20T06:00

ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Vikings' process of interviewing candidates on both sides of the ball and why Raheem Morris is interesting. When should we expect the V...

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Can the Vikings follow the Buffalo Bills' model? from 2022-01-19T06:00

Buffalo Bills reporter for Bills Digest Mark Ludwiczak joins Matthew Coller to talk about offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and whether he would make a good coaching candidate for the Minnesota Vi...

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Thumbs up or thumbs down to coaching candidates the Vikings have interviewed so far from 2022-01-18T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get into the candidates that the Minnesota Vikings have interviewed so far and talk about whether they make sense as the next head coach. Matthew changes his mind abo...

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Should the Vikings have learned anything about their coach search from the first round of the playoffs? from 2022-01-17T04:29:54

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about NFL Wild Card weekend, starting with the Dallas Cowboys' ridiculous ending to their loss against the San Francisco 49ers. Was the finish so bad that you...

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Star Tribune's Patrick Reusse ranks all-time Vikings coaches from 2022-01-16T06:00

Matthew Coller and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse to rank the all-time Vikings coaches. Why Reusse gives so much credit to Denny Green and doesn't have Mike Zimmer as high as many. He also t...

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A closer look at Vikings head coaching candidates Byron Leftwich, Nate Hackett and Doug Pederson from 2022-01-15T04:25:22

Matthew Coller is joined by John Shipley of Jaguars Report to break down the coaching candidates who are being talked about for both teams. What does John like about the idea of Byron Leftwich? Doe...

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The Athletic's Chad Graff joins for mock Vikings GM candidate interviews and what-ifs from the Zimmer era from 2022-01-14T06:43:18

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by The Athletic's Chad Graff to talk about what the interviews for GM candidates might end up being like ... we each ask questions to each other and try to...

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What was it like to play under Mike Zimmer? Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles explains from 2022-01-13T01:00

Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to talk about the firing of Mike Zimmer. Jeremiah talks about Eric Kendricks' comments about a fear-based organization and explains what it was li...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about what it was like to cover Mike Zimmer and what's next for the Vikings from 2022-01-12T05:01

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about the fallout from Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman getting fired and what comes next for the Minnesota Vikings' organization. They also ...

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Eric Kendricks' post-firing comments about Mike Zimmer are telling from 2022-01-11T16:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about Eric Kendricks' blunt comments about Mike Zimmer, saying that he was not sure about his relationship with the Vikings former coach and talking about how t...

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Reaction to Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman being fired from 2022-01-10T17:41:57

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager to break down the Minnesota Vikings firings of Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman. They talk about what went wrong, what's ne...

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Mike Zimmer refused to get Justin Jefferson his record in meaningless game vs Bears from 2022-01-09T23:45:53

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the atmosphere surrounding the Vikings' Week 18 win over the Chicago Bears. Paul watched the game from the stands to get his sense of how fans were feel...

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A look at the best and worst Vikings storylines of the 2021 season from 2022-01-08T05:23:17

Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated talk about the best and worst storylines from the 2021 season, starting with how interesting the draft was last year when the Vikings chose Chri...

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A Vikings and Bears roast to end a sorry season for both teams from 2022-01-07T05:46:12

Matthew Coller and Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears roast their respective teams before heading into Sunday's meaningless game and in the process they discuss the futures of both clubs and what went wr...

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Which Vikings are playing their last games on Sunday vs the Bears? from 2022-01-06T14:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles dig into what went wrong with the Vikings' running game both offensively and defensively this year and look at why it's a sign that change...

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Should the Vikings play starters in Week 18? And take the New Vikings Coach Survey from 2022-01-05T17:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about whether the Vikings should play starters in the Week 18 matchup with the Chicago Bears. Is there any benefit to seeing Kellen Mond? Is the risk of getting ...

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The Defector's Kalyn Kahler talks about the Vikings' nepotism and chaos from 2022-01-04T17:00

Matthew Coller and The Defector's Kalyn Kahler talk about her in-depth piece about nepotism in the NFL, which centers around the Vikings. Why former Vikings players told her that Adam Zimmer's prom...

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How will we remember the Zimmer and Cousins era? from 2022-01-03T23:00

Brian Murphy, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to eulogize the Mike Zimmer era. How does it compare to Mike Tice and Daunte Culpepper's run together? How will it be remembered in 15 year...

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Vikings show everything that has been wrong with them for a long time in loss to Packers from 2022-01-03T07:22:02

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom sound off about the Minnesota Vikings' embarrassing performance against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football. The Vikings' loss to the Packers showed everyt...

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Comparing the Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers COVID situations with ESPN Milwaukee's Jason Wilde from 2022-01-01T18:20:17

Matthew Coller and Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee compare and contrast the way that the Vikings and Packers' quarterbacks have been scrutinized for missing time due to COVID. They also talk about th...

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Emergency Podcast: Kirk Cousins on COVID list, will miss game vs Green Bay from 2021-12-31T17:26:13

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to Kirk Cousins landing on the COVID list. Will his loss to the Rams be the last start he makes as a Viking? Should the Vikings start Kellen Mond instead of Sea...

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New Year's Eve Minnesota Vikings regrets and resolutions from 2021-12-31T05:21:39

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about some interesting fan questions, including about whether Vikings fans have the right to cheer for the Packers to win in order to induce chan...

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A Vikings themed tribute to John Madden from 2021-12-30T16:00

Matthew Coller and Manny Hill get together to talk about the passing of John Madden. They talk about what Madden meant to shaping their love of football, memories of him calling games with Randy Mo...

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Hot Routez with Paul Hodowanic, Dalvin Cook speaks, and Sam Ekstrom runs down the headlines from 2021-12-30T07:00

Sam Ekstrom subs in for Matthew Coller. He goes over the day's news, which includes Adam Thielen's ankle surgery and Dalvin Cook's return. Then he joins Paul Hodowanic for a fiery episode of Hot Ro...

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Do the Vikings have a desirable coaching job? from 2021-12-29T16:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about why the interior of the Vikings' offensive line hasn't come together this year. Sirles breaks down Ezra Cleveland and Garrett B...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about whether the Vikings loss to Rams signals the end of Mike Zimmer's tenure from 2021-12-28T18:25:55

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about Justin Jefferson's frustrations with the play calling and the lack of energy surrounding the team heading into the game against ...

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What do we think Vikings ownership thought watching Sunday's loss from 2021-12-28T00:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Brian Murphy to talk about the Vikings' loss to the Los Angeles Rams and some very layered comments by Justin Jefferson. What do we think the Vikings' owners thought wat...

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Vikings blew chances against the Rams and Justin Jefferson shows frustration from 2021-12-27T00:05:30

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' 30-23 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. After the game, Justin Jefferson was unhappy. Are they turning him into one of the many Minnesot...

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PFF's Steve Palazzolo joins to talk Vikings future and what we have learned about the NFL this year from 2021-12-24T21:06:40

Matthew Coller opens the show with an update on the Vikings' injury situation with Adam Thielen and CJ Ham and then talks about how COVID will keep Andre Patterson out of Sunday's game. Then Pro Fo...

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Dalvin Cook is out with COVID and the ghosts of Vikings past, future and present from 2021-12-23T22:27:14

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to react to the news that Dalvin Cook will be out with COVID this week. Will Cook's absence push the Vikings to be more aggressive in the passing game...

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Is Matthew Stafford better now that he's with the Los Angeles Rams? Or should the Vikings be unafraid? from 2021-12-23T18:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Ryan Dyrud of LA Football Network to talk about the Los Angeles Rams' matchup with the Minnesota Vikings and how the Rams have approached this season with Matthew Staffo...

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Assessing the Vikings playoff race after an Eagles win over Washington from 2021-12-23T00:00

Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about how game wreckers like Aaron Donald and Akiem Hicks offer particularly difficult challenges for the Vikings offense and what they can do ...

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Why has Kirk Cousins' play dipped recently and does making the playoffs save jobs? from 2021-12-22T05:03:47

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy get together to talk about why Kirk Cousins' performance has been spotty in recent weeks. Is there something that Mike Zimmer is supposed to do in order to get Cousi...

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An ugly win over the Bears doesn't inspire much hope that the Vikings can make a run from 2021-12-21T07:20:40

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom podcast from Chicago, where a 17-9 win at Soldier Field keeps the Vikings alive, but a flat performance from the offense raises questions about whether they can get i...

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Bashaud Breeland released and the Vikings need this win in Chicago from 2021-12-19T17:28:32

It wouldn't be a week of Minnesota Vikings football without something weird happening and this time it came in the form of cornerback Bashaud Breeland being released two days before the Vikings gam...

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The Chicago Bears are a disaster from 2021-12-18T19:46:27

Laurence Holmes from 670 The Score joins the show to talk about what has gone so wrong with the Chicago Bears this year and why the Minnesota Vikings should beat them at Soldier Field. Why is Matt ...

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ESPN's Bill Barnwell plays general manager with the Vikings' future from 2021-12-17T02:00

ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Minnesota Vikings future. Matthew asks Bill to play Vikings general manager and make key decisions on Mike Zimmer, Kirk Cousins and how q...

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Vikings Netflix movie proposals and whether the Chicago Bears curse is a thing from 2021-12-16T03:00

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles opens the show with a discussion about the new Netflix movie that has Kevin James playing Sean Payton and what the Vikings comparison would be. Jeremiah and ...

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Who would you want the Vikings to play in the playoffs? from 2021-12-15T04:11:21

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the NFL's handling of COVID issues and how it is currently impacting the Minnesota Vikings with several more players added to the COVID-19 list. Plus Matthew ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks Kirk Cousins' future and looks at a Vikings mock draft from 2021-12-14T04:00

ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins the show to talk about a mock draft that has the Vikings taking a cornerback. How did the Vikings get to a place where they do not have an impressive secondary now or d...

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Where do the Vikings stand in the playoff race after Sunday's games? from 2021-12-13T05:42:04

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about the Bears melting down against the Green Bay Packers in the second half and what it means for the Minnesota Vikings, who play the Bears twice in their f...

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Are the Vikings entertaining or painful to watch? from 2021-12-10T22:24:14

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about Murph's son attending his first NFL game in person and the experience his boy had at the end of the game. Then Matthew and Brian talk about whether fans c...

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The Vikings almost blew a 29 point lead against the Steelers from 2021-12-10T06:47:23

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic talk about how the Minnesota Vikings put together a brilliant first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers. From the Vikings defense to Dalvin Cook running over the ...

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What will the crowd be like for Vikings Steelers? from 2021-12-09T21:15:44

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss what the atmosphere will be like at US Bank Stadium on Thursday night when the Minnesota Vikings play the Pittsburgh Steelers. They also talk about whether it...

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What would the Vikings record be with other QBs? Why haven't they been able to put together an offensive line? from 2021-12-08T15:25:40

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talks about what he saw on tape between the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions and why the Vikings chose to mess with the offensive line again. We talk abou...

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The Kirk Cousins quarterback rating conundrum ft author Chris Jones from 2021-12-07T18:43:04

Chris Jones is an accomplished author, including writing for Esquire and ESPN. His work has also appeared in The Best American Magazine Writing and The Best American Sports Writing anthologies. Jon...

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Who on the Minnesota Vikings should be pointing fingers after Lions loss? from 2021-12-06T21:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy dig through the ashes of the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Detroit Lions to figure out what happened in the Motor City Meltdown and what's next for this struggling ...

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Vikings losing to the Lions could force this franchise to change from 2021-12-05T23:42:36

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Detroit Lions. Matthew and Sam talk about all the possible criticisms of Kirk Cousins, Mike Zimmer, Rick Spielman and everybody else that played a role in the Viki...

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Viking legend Robert Smith talks Randy Moss, Kene Nwangwu and a crazy Vikings season from 2021-12-03T22:48:21

Former Vikings running back Robert Smith joins the show to talk about following this Vikings team as a post-game analyst and how crazy the games have been. He discusses why the Vikings' run game ha...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin picks the remaining schedule from 2021-12-02T17:42:20

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin run through the schedule and talk about how things will play out for the Minnesota Vikings. But the challenge to picking the remaining slate is that Courtn...

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Should we be talking about who is going to be with the Vikings long term or the playoffs? from 2021-12-01T16:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom start off talking about whether Everson Griffen's absence or Dalvin Cook's injury will be more impactful to the Minnesota Vikings down the stretch. Is there a chance ...

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Talk me into a Vikings playoff appearance being enough from 2021-11-30T16:12:26

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about where the Vikings stand after their loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Jeremiah attempts talking us into the Vikings making the N...

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An airing of grievances after Vikings lose to 49ers from 2021-11-29T21:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy let loose on the Vikings' loss to the 49ers on Sunday, starting with Kirk Cousins's worst graded game of the year by PFF. We look at who Cousins compares to by histo...

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Vikings get run over by 49ers, does it matter that they are alive in the playoff race? from 2021-11-29T03:03:12

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings loss to the San Francisco 49ers. We start out with the big picture: The Vikings are very much in the playoff race after falling to th...

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Vikings 49ers matchups and PFF's Brad Spielberger discusses a Kirk Cousins extension from 2021-11-27T20:00

Matthew Coller opens the show with the "Opening Drive" talking about how the Minnesota Vikings' standard should not change because they have had adversity. Their offense has been healthy and Kirk C...

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The state of the Vikings defense and why Zimmer is pushing Cousins to throw deep from 2021-11-25T22:00

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The latest on Everson Griffen's situation and how the Vikings will handle the 49ers shorthanded from 2021-11-24T21:09:24

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about Everson Griffen's Instagram post and what's happened since then. They outline the day at TCO Performance Center and how "Next Man Up" doesn't re...

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How many wins would the Vikings need to be considered a contender for the NFC? from 2021-11-24T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about rumors about the Chicago Bears potentially firing Matt Nagy and whether Vikings fans should be happy about the idea Chicago could can their struggling head...

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Does the Vikings franchise have the best receivers in NFL history? And let's talk about their path to the playoffs from 2021-11-23T17:09:30

Matthew Coller gets together with Paul Hodowanic and Manny Hill to talk about the Vikings' path to the playoffs and which teams are the biggest threats to the Vikings. Are the 49ers or Eagles for r...

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Have the Vikings turned the tide after win over Packers? from 2021-11-22T21:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about whether it's been a fun year for Vikings fans or too stressful for them to enjoy. What does it mean that a Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins-led team suddenly ...

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You will remember that Vikings Packers game for a long time from 2021-11-22T00:50:49

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' offensive explosion against the Green Bay Packers in a 34-31 win at US Bank Stadium. How Kirk Cousins and Klint Kubiak finally got i...

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Packer legend Ahman Green joins the show and PFF's Seth Galina solves the Vikings offensive Rubik's cube from 2021-11-19T23:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Green Bay Packer legend Ahman Green, who talks about playing with Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers and what the Vikings-Packers rivalry is like and Ahman t...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin ranks her best Vikings and Packers storylines from 2021-11-18T22:15

ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins Matthew Coller to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' matchup with the Green Bay Packers. How does Mike Zimmer's defense match up with Aaron Rodgers? Why they have had so...

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Don't look now, the Vikings have a QB and coach advantage in a lot of games going forward from 2021-11-18T17:00

The Athletic's Chad Graff joins the show to play a game comparing Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins vs. the QBs and head coaches on the rest of the Minnesota Vikings' schedule. What does it mean for the...

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It's Aaron Rodgers vs Mike Zimmer with the Vikings' season resting in the balance from 2021-11-17T16:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about the best matchups between the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings during the Mike Zimmer era. What do we make of Zimmer's ability to sl...

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Are the Vikings' playoff odds now good? And a game of What's That Stat Mean from 2021-11-16T18:17:43

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles discuss the Vikings "most complete win" against the Los Angeles Chargers and what it says about the state of the team. Kirk Cousins has so...

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To stay alive in LA, the Vikings are back in the think of the playoff race all of the sudden from 2021-11-15T22:31:31

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy break down the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Los Angeles Chargers and what it means for the Vikings' playoff chances. Are they a playoff team if they beat Green Ba...

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The Vikings let Justin Jefferson dominate in win over Chargers and Zimmer hot seat talk is tabled from 2021-11-15T03:09:06

Live from Los Angeles Matthew Coller joins Sam Ekstrom to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Los Angeles Chargers. How giving the ball to Justin Jefferson became a huge talking point wi...

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Let's talk about hot seats of Vikings past and present from 2021-11-12T18:05

Matthew Coller and his former teammate Judd Zulgad talk about some of the hot seat stories from Vikings past. They talk about the time the Metrodome called for Brad Childress to be fired, how the V...

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The Athletic's Daniel Popper explains how the Vikings could follow in the Chargers' footsteps from 2021-11-12T01:44:52

Matthew Coller connects with The Athletic Los Angeles Chargers reporter Daniel Popper to break down why the Chargers were better off moving on from an old school head coach and limited quarterback ...

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Latest on Dalvin Cook abuse allegations and The Defector's Kalyn Kahler talks NFC North and mid-season surprises from 2021-11-10T21:52

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Accusations against Dalvin Cook and a deep discussion about the Vikings and the playoffs from 2021-11-10T06:00

Matthew Coller opens the show with an update on accusations about Dalvin Cook by a former girlfriend. Then Sam Ekstrom joins to discuss the Vikings' oddly high playoff odds and what it would mean f...

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We can learn a lot about the 2021 Vikings by comparing them to 2017 from 2021-11-09T16:05

Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to dive deep into the Minnesota Vikings' struggles to get over the hump by comparing his experience with the 2017 Vikings to this year's club. Why...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin answers: Do the Vikings have the players to be good? from 2021-11-08T22:07

Following another tight loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Adam Thielen said that the Vikings have 'the guys' to be winning some of these close games. Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin debate wh...

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The Vikings lost the same game to the Ravens that they have been losing for a long time from 2021-11-08T00:02:04

The Minnesota Vikings lost to the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 in overtime and let me ask where you've heard this one before: The Vikings had a two-score lead and let it slip because they were not able t...

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ESPN's Myron Medcalf talks about Rodgers madness and Vikings relationships from 2021-11-06T04:36:16

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf get together to discuss Odell Beckham Jr. and his fading star now that he's been released by the Cleveland Browns and Aaron Rodgers's handling of his COVID s...

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We might as well talk about the Vikings' chances against the Ravens from 2021-11-05T04:16:08

After a week picking apart the Vikings' brutal loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday night, we finally turn the page and discuss some of the news items leading up to the Vikings and Ravens. Garret...

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Star Tribune Vikings reporter Ben Goessling looks into his crystal ball to predict the team's near future from 2021-11-04T05:08:35

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles tries to talk us into this Vikings season still being worth it from 2021-11-03T05:00

Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles plays the "blame game" in which he attempts to separate the blame between GM Rick Spielman, head coach Mike Zimmer and quarterback Kirk Cousins for the Vikings' ugly 3...

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PFF's Eric Eager talks about why the whole is less than the sum of the Vikings' parts from 2021-11-02T16:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Pro Football Focus's Eric Eager to talk about why the Vikings have so much talent and yet can't seem to put it all together on a weekly basis. Should we be looking...

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Can the Vikings do anything to fix this? from 2021-11-01T22:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk the morning after the Minnesota Vikings' shocking loss to the Dallas Cowboys and Cooper Rush and discuss whether ownership would OK a Cousins trade before the d...

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The Minnesota Vikings actually lost to Cooper Rush because this is who they are from 2021-11-01T06:04:33

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom sound off on the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Dallas Cowboys and backup quarterback Cooper Rush. They talk about how Kirk Cousins has traditionally had so many game...

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Halloween special: Investigating the Vikings' curse with conspiracy theory researcher Zach Johnson from 2021-10-30T16:02

In an extra spooky episode, Matthew Coller gets together with Zach Johnson of the Crackpot podcast to deep dive into sports curses and whether there's actual evidence that the Minnesota Vikings' fr...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin gives her keys to the Vikings beating the Cowboys from 2021-10-29T15:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin pull out an old school approach: KEYS TO THE GAME. They break down what the Vikings will need to do in order to beat the Dallas Cowboys, assuming Dak Presc...

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Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer plays a game of who's going to be here with the Vikings from 2021-10-28T17:00

Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talks about how the Vikings' matchup against the Dallas Cowboys is the most hyped matchup since the 2019 playoffs. They also play "The Magic Jo...

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Football Outsiders QB analyst Derrik Klassen breaks down Kirk Cousins vs. Dak Prescott from 2021-10-27T21:00

Matthew Coller gets together with one of the best QB analysts out there, Derrik Klassen of Football Outsiders and Bleacher Report. Derrik talks about whether there's something different about Kirk ...

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Talk me into the Vikings beating the Dallas Cowboys from 2021-10-26T20:55

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go back and forth talking about the Vikings' Sunday Night Football matchup with the Dallas Cowboys this week and talk each other into why the Vikings can win, why Kir...

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Do the Vikings' previous opponents give them a blueprint to beat Dallas? And Murph thinks Vikings can go 4-2 in the next stretch? from 2021-10-25T19:27

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Author of "Kings of the North" Vikings history book Chad Israelson joins to talk All-Decade teams and strange seasons from 2021-10-23T16:56:06

Matthew Coller gets together with Chad Israelson, a history teacher and Vikings fan who has authored a Vikings history book which looks back at every single season and breaks down some of the momen...

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Sizing up the Vikings' competition in the NFC North -- so, just the Bears and Packers from 2021-10-22T16:33:56

Matthew Coller is joined by Ramie Makhlouf of 1250 The Fan in Milwaukee to talk about where the Packers and Bears stand as the Vikings head into their bye week. Is the Aaron Rodgers drama gone? Why...

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PFF's Mike Renner would still give the Vikings' draft an A grade from 2021-10-21T17:36:18

Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner joins Matthew Coller to talk about why Christian Darrisaw's strong debut points toward good things for the Minnesota Vikings' draft class. Why he believ...

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A Christian Darrisaw breakdown and the state of the Vikings' offensive line from 2021-10-20T19:24:12

Former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the tape of Vikings first-round draft pick Christian Darrisaw and talks about what makes him excited about Darrisaw's future p...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks Rick Spielman's bye week press conference, front office grades and Kirk Cousins's future from 2021-10-19T18:37:30

Fresh off Minnesota Vikings' GM Rick Spielman talking with the media, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss a particular answer regarding Kirk Cousins's future and they break down the o...

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Will the Vikings see the light and play aggressively after another close call? from 2021-10-18T05:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how the Minnesota Vikings waited until things got really dicey to turn on the jets against the Carolina Panthers. Is this a function of their head coach's...

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The Vikings' offense showed what it could be against the Panthers -- but they nearly gave it away from 2021-10-18T02:35:42

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom try to wrap their heads around what happened between the Minnesota Vikings and Carolina Panthers in the Vikings' 34-28 win. How the offense came alive and Kirk Cousin...

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PFF's Sam Monson breaks down Kirk Cousins's high grades and where the Vikings are headed from 2021-10-15T18:30:02

Matthew Coller connects with Sam Monson from Pro Football Focus to talk about why Kirk Cousins ranks so highly by PFF's grading system and what putting that grade under a microscope can tell us abo...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about how things would feel if the Vikings were 4-1 instead of 2-3 from 2021-10-14T18:06

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss a good fan question: Would we still have the same criticisms of the Vikings if they had won the first two games of the season? Courtney talks about...

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Hall of Fame former Vikings kicker Morten Andersen explains kicking a game-winning field goal from 2021-10-13T19:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Morten Andersen, who is one of two Hall of Fame kickers, to talk about what it's like to kick a game-winning field goal and why many kickers fail. He talks about p...

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Vikings, did you watch the Bills win over Kansas City? This could be your future from 2021-10-13T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about how the Minnesota Vikings are similar to what the Buffalo Bills used to be under Rex Ryan and how they can become what the Bills are now under Sean McDermo...

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The Vikings have the talent to turn this around. Is it Christian Darrisaw time? from 2021-10-12T17:13:21

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings Jeremiah Sirles talk about whether we can expect the Vikings to put more focus on Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen at some point and how they have the r...

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Breeland's tweet and plenty to question after unimpressive Vikings win from 2021-10-12T00:30:45

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Vikings' messaging after their sorry 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions, including a bizarre tweet from cornerback Bashaud Breeland and an odd comme...

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The Vikings tried everything to give the Lions an upset win from 2021-10-10T22:54:10

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss the Vikings' 19-17 victory over the Detroit Lions in which their offense was uninspiring and they nearly fumbled away the game if not for a last-second Greg J...

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The Ringer's Steven Ruiz talks Vikings, Justin Fields, Mac Jones and the NFL QB landscape from 2021-10-08T23:13:19

Matthew Coller and Steven Ruiz of The Ringer talk about the Vikings' tough situation where winning this week doesn't always help. Also what Justin Fields being named the Bears starter means for him...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about how crazy things get if the Lions beat the Vikings from 2021-10-07T20:10

ESPN's Courtney Cornin talks about how some Vikings fans seem to want the Vikings to lose to the Lions in order to spark a rebuild. Also she talks about Dalvin Cook's injury and first guessing that...

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It's time to put 2021 on Kirk Cousins's shoulders from 2021-10-06T20:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about why things went so badly for the Vikings' offensive line against the Cleveland Browns and what it says about how they were buil...

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Looking for the Vikings' path back into contention from 2021-10-06T04:56:53

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discuss whether they can see a way for the Vikings to fix the issues that have led them to being 1-3 and find a path back to contention. Sam suggests a lineup change ...

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Deep diving into questions about Vikings' offensive and defensive lines from 2021-10-05T15:00

Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated dig into the offensive and defensive line struggles against the Cleveland Browns and what Pro Football Focus's grades say about both units. Is i...

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Looking at the big picture of what 1-3 means for the Minnesota Vikings and Mike Zimmer from 2021-10-04T21:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy break down what the Minnesota Vikings' loss to the Cleveland Browns means for the big picture. Why the schedule going forward makes a quick turnaround very tricky an...

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Pressure is on after Vikings lose a game they could have won vs. Browns from 2021-10-03T22:57:54

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Minnesota Vikings' 14-7 loss to the Cleveland Browns. They start by breaking down the Vikings' debauchery at the end of the game when they had two s...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin is looking for a prove-it win from the Vikings vs. Browns from 2021-10-01T16:37:42

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin preview Vikings-Browns and talk about how badly the Vikings need a win that shows they can be a very good team this year. What will a win say about Kirk Co...

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Former Viking QB Sage Rosenfels talks about what makes a good offensive coach from 2021-09-30T19:58:48

Matthew Coller is joined by his former radio co-host and former Minnesota Viking Sage Rosenfels to talk about what's working for NFL offenses today. Sage is driven crazy by the Chicago Bears leavin...

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ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham talks differences between Baker Mayfield and Kirk Cousins from 2021-09-30T01:34:26

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham. The former co-workers discuss the rise of Kevin Stefanski as a top NFL coach and break down the differences and similarities between B...

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Vikings matchup with Browns will tell us so much from 2021-09-29T16:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom begin diving deep into the Vikings upcoming matchup with the Cleveland Browns. After a great showing against Seattle, is the Vikings' offensive line going to be up to...

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Is the Vikings' offensive line... good? from 2021-09-28T18:51:50

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles deep dive into what's worked for the Vikings' offensive line. If they continue playing this well, what does it mean for Kirk Cousins? What...

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Are the Vikings an offense-driven team now? from 2021-09-27T21:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about the Vikings' impressive win over the Seattle Seahawks and talk about the new-found trust for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Brian thinks that he's seeing some ...

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Was the win over Seattle the best Kirk Cousins showing as a Viking? from 2021-09-27T02:01:59

From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Minnesota Vikings' win over the Seattle Seahawks. Was this the best we've seen from Kirk Cousins? Are the Vikings finally ...

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Seahawks legend Lofa Tatupu breaks down Vikings-Seahawks from 2021-09-24T22:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Seattle Seahawks All-Pro linebacker Lofa Tatupu, who is now host of the Bleav in Seahawks podcast, to talk about the pivotal Vikings-Seahawks matchup at US Bank Stadium....

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin is picking the Vikings to beat the Seahawks from 2021-09-24T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss why the Vikings so desperately need a win and why they're both picking the Vikings to save their season on Sunday afternoon. Why is Russell Wilson ...

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PFF's Kevin Cole talks about Kirk Cousins's strong analytical start from 2021-09-23T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus data scientist and host of the Unexpected Points podcast Kevin Cole to talk about his analytical QB rankings through two games, which have Kirk Cousin...

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How can the Vikings get to 2-2? from 2021-09-22T15:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what needs to happen in order for the Vikings to win their next two games and kick start their season again. Would we be giving the same criticisms for the...

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles breaks down offensive progress in Week 2 from 2021-09-21T21:15:19

On this episode of Tuesday Morning Left Guard, Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive deep into the Vikings' offensive success against Arizona and some of the coaching decisions that...

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Are the Vikings cursed? from 2021-09-20T20:00

Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy dive into the Vikings' sadness factory when it comes to kicking woes and talk about the sheer odds of having so many things to bizarrely sideways for the Vikings. Th...

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Vikings lose classic kicking fashion from 2021-09-20T02:11:53

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Vikings' latest kicking-related loss. They break down how the Vikings and Cardinals played an epic game in which both teams had plenty of chances to wi...

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AP's Dave Campbell gives us some perspective on Vikings-Cardinals + a Cards-centric view on the game from 2021-09-18T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk big picture with the Associated Press's Dave Campbell going into a pivotal game in Arizona. Dave talks about how the Vikings remind him of the Twins when they si...

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Hall of Famer Cris Carter talks Justin Jefferson, his WR1 podcast and his favorite catch from 2021-09-16T21:52:26

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Hall of Fame wide receiver Cris Carter. They talk with the legendary Viking about Justin Jefferson's rise, what makes an elite wide receiver, why Jake R...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin is on the fence about Vikings-Cardinals from 2021-09-16T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin play a game of "talk me into..." which includes Courtney trying to talk us into a Vikings win against the Arizona Cardinals this week along with why the Vi...

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What should Vikings fans want out of the 2021 season? from 2021-09-15T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom expand on a question that Matthew asked Brian Murphy on Monday: What should Vikings fans want out of this season? Also Matthew and Sam talk about the unknowns that co...

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PFF's Ben Linsey talks about solving the Vikings' OL issues and the woeful NFC North from 2021-09-14T21:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Ben Linsey to break down how the Vikings can work around their struggles with the offensive line and Mike Zimmer's comments about not being "b...

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So the Vikings had a tough loss -- what now? How can it be fixed? from 2021-09-13T22:38

In the debut of Monday Morning Murph, former Pioneer Press columnist Brian Murphy analyzes a rough 27-24 opening week loss for the Vikings against the Cincinnati Bengals. What does it say about the...

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Vikings-Bengals reaction: Nobody wanted to win but the Vikings found a way to lose from 2021-09-12T22:49

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down the Vikings' 27-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. How the Vikings' offensive line started out miserably. Whether Dalvin Cook's key fumble was actually a f...

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Vikings-Bengals preview with a Cincy perspective from 2021-09-11T06:00

Locked On Bengals host Jake Liscow drops by the show to talk about Joe Burrow and whether he'll turn into an elite quarterback at some point and what to expect from him Week 1. Which team has more ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down Anthony Barr's health, Vikings-Bengals and picks the final record from 2021-09-10T04:25:25

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about Anthony Barr missing from practice on Thursday and what that means for the short and long term. How will they replace Barr? How will it make his...

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Reacting to Brian O'Neill's extension and bold 2021 Vikings predictions from 2021-09-09T17:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down Brian O'Neill's mega $92.5 million contract and talk about the Vikings paying top dollar for players over the last few years. They also talk about their pr...

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Former Vikings Jeremiah Sirles and Alex Boone break down the Vikings' offensive line from 2021-09-08T18:31:08

Matthew Coller is joined by two former Viking offensive linemen to discuss whether they think the Vikings' offensive line will be good this year. They discuss Oli Udoh and Ezra Cleveland moving fro...

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Viking legend Scott Studwell talks about his new book, Bud Grant, Randy Moss and NFL scouting from 2021-09-07T23:34:11

Scott Studwell's new book "Viking For Life" is out now and he joined Matthew Coller to talk about his career in the NFL that spanned four decades. Studwell talks about his decision to write the boo...

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PFF's Eric Eager breaks down Vikings-Bengals and how improved defense helps the Vikings offense from 2021-09-07T06:00

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus data scientist Eric Eager break down the Vikings' matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals and why it's a gift and a curse to play a bad team in Week 1. Plus, shoul...

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How can Kirk Cousins win over Mike Zimmer? Who are the most underrated Bengals of all time and more hot routez from 2021-09-06T03:21:12

Matthew Coller and Manny Hill run through five burning Vikings questions for Week 1 in only the fashion that they can: Hot Routez style. What would it take for Kirk Cousins to win over Mike Zimmer?...

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ESPN's Kevin Seifert talks about whether the preseason predicts what will happen next from 2021-09-04T00:29:48

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Kevin Seifert start out by talking about Kevin's experience covering the Vikings and whether he was able to get a feeling for how good or bad a team was going to be based ...

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The Athletic's Chad Graff talks tight ends, Mike Zimmer's future and whether he'd trade places with the Jaguars from 2021-09-03T04:08:27

Matthew Coller and Chad Graff of The Athletic cover a number of subjects with the "talk me into..." game, including the tight end situation, whether Mike Zimmer could be the last man standing if th...

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Backup QB options, Kirk Cousins's supporting cast and what we want to read in Mike Zimmer's book from 2021-09-02T02:34:13

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the more-or-less final roster and what the Vikings should do with the backup quarterback situation. Is there any argument for Cam Newton or should the Viki...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin reacts to cutdown day moves, including cutting Everson Griffen and trading for Chris Herndon from 2021-09-01T00:34:09

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down why the Vikings cut Everson Griffen and why he's likely to return plus talk about how Chris Herndon is a band aid that might be hinting at a lon...

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ESPN's Myron Medcalf makes bold predictions on the Vikings and NFL for 2021 from 2021-08-30T23:00

Maatthew Coller gets together with ESPN's Myron Medcalf to go through their annual bold predictions. Why doesn't Myron think Trevor Lawrence will be the best QB of the rookies? Matthew tries to gue...

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Emergency podcast: Reacting to Harrison Smith's extension and Irv Smith Jr.'s injury from 2021-08-29T19:57

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to give breakdowns of Harrison Smith's contract extension and Irv Smith Jr's knee injury. Why did the Vikings feel the need to extend Smith now? Does it ...

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Preseason buzzkill strikes the Vikings again vs. KC from 2021-08-28T05:16:36

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the ways in which all three preseason games, culminating with the Vikings' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, left us with few answers and few shining perform...

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What are Super Bowl expectations like? from 2021-08-27T01:41:54

Matthew Coller talks with Justin Dueppengiesser, who is a football coach and podcasts about the Chiefs for Arrowhead Pride, about the Kansas City Chiefs and how Chiefs fans view a team with high ex...

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A hardcore preseason preview of Vikings-Chiefs from 2021-08-25T20:47:50

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom go position by position looking at the preseason matchup between the Minnesota Vikings and Kansas City Chiefs. Is there anything that Jake Browning or Kellen Mond can...

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CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso dives into the Vikings' 2021 draft class from 2021-08-24T16:00

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso take the 2021 draft class quiz. Should we be concerned about Christian Darrisaw's health? What do we make of Mac Jones and Justin Fields's...

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PFF's Anthony Treash breaks down the Everson Griffen signing and talks Darrisaw, Mac Jones and Kellen Mond from 2021-08-23T16:05:11

Matthew Coller and PFF's Anthony Treash talk about the Vikings' decision to sign Everson Griffen and what it means for the overall defensive line. Will the Vikings now have one of the best D-lines ...

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Does the Vikings' poor offensive performance against the Colts matter? from 2021-08-22T06:01:13

Matthew Coller and SI's Will Ragatz break down the Vikings' 12-10 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Does it matter that the first team offense struggled and the backup QBs played poorly? Should they ...

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As Vikings and Colts get set to play, are they in similar spots? Ft. Colts reporter Zach Hicks from 2021-08-20T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Zach Hicks of Sports Illustrated to talk about Saturday night's game... but mostly talk about why some draft picks make it and some don't and about the trajectories of b...

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Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer talks about Everson Griffen from 2021-08-19T06:00

Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune talk about the Vikings bringing in Everson Griffen and what it says about their feelings on Kirk Cousins's future and what he could potentially...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about Mike Zimmer's approach to handling rookies from 2021-08-18T03:58:28

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin analyze how Mike Zimmer is handling Kellen Mond and look at whether Mond will ultimately end up being the backup QB and talk about if Anthony Barr's recent...

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Let's talk about the Vikings' star players and their range of outcomes from 2021-08-17T16:16:34

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom decide that we've spent a little too much time lately talking about the fringe of the roster (or vaccination status) so they jump into a bigger picture conversation a...

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PFF's Doug Kyed breaks down whether the Vikings will see Trey Lance and Justin Fields this year from 2021-08-16T19:27:27

Matthew Coller connects with PFF reporter Doug Kyed to talk about the early preseason returns from rookie QBs that the Vikings are expecting to face, including Trey Lance and Justin Fields. Will th...

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Breaking down the Vikings' miserable preseason opener and Mike Zimmer's frustrations from 2021-08-15T03:35:03

From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom break down a miserable day for the Minnesota Vikings against the Denver Broncos, starting with a pick-six from Jake Browning and continui...

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Pro Football Network's Dalton Miller ranks Vikings stuff, from Zimmer's defense to cursed franchises from 2021-08-13T06:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Pro Football Network's Dalton Miller for a wide-ranging (and fun) conversation about where the Vikings rank in a bunch of categories. Do they have a top-tier defen...

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Former Bronco Nick Ferguson talks Teddy Bridgewater and getting Moss'd from 2021-08-12T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by former Denver Bronco and current talk host at 104.3 The Fan in Denver Nick Ferguson. He breaks down the battle between Drew Lock and Teddy Bridgewater for the Broncos' Q...

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How can Mike Zimmer move past the rough start to camp? Will the Vikings use Kene Nwangwu? from 2021-08-11T13:53:41

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom hold their weekly Bring Me The News live stream in which they answer fan questions from training camp, including whether the Vikings will use anyone at running back o...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks us into a Kirk Cousins trade and the kicking situation being fine from 2021-08-09T19:01:29

Matthew Coller gets together again with ESPN's Courtney Cronin for a game of "Talk Me Into," where they present each other with unlikely ideas that the other person has to make an argument for. The...

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From Vikings practice at US Bank Stadium -- the offense isn't back up to speed yet and Michael Pierce is good from 2021-08-07T22:42:01

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom podcast live from inside US Bank Stadium following the Vikings' practice. The offense hasn't looked sharp since Kirk Cousins came back and it's hard not to wonder how...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin analyzes Kirk Cousins's surreal press conference from 2021-08-06T04:03:42

Matthew Coller is joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about Kirk Cousins's return from the COVID list and his wild press conference which opened up with Cousins talking about room sizes and th...

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Will Vikings camp madness impact their 2021 season? from 2021-08-04T16:32:30

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to talk about the recent drama surrounding the Minnesota Vikings will matter toward the 2021 season. Will Jeff Gladney's absence make a difference? Which...

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PFF's Brad Spielberger breaks down Jeff Gladney implications and Brian O'Neill, Harrison Smith extension options from 2021-08-03T16:06:22

Matthew Coller connects with PFF's cap expert Brad Spielberger to break down cap implications of Jeff Gladney being indicted. Plus they talked about why Brian O'Neill will very likely sign a contra...

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Mike Zimmer is not backing off his vaccine comments and Bisi Johnson is out for the year from 2021-08-02T19:54:34

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom, fresh off another Mike Zimmer press conference, talk about how the Vikings' head coach has continued to talk in depth about how he believes players should get vaccin...

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Reacting to Kirk Cousins's COVID-related absence, Mike Zimmer's comments and Jake Browning's great night from 2021-08-01T05:17:54

Matthew Coller is joined by Judd Zulgad to talk about Kirk Cousins being forced to sit out practice due to close contact with Kellen Mond, who tested positive for COVID. Mike Zimmer expressed his a...

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The Athletic's Chad Graff takes the 2021 Vikings Hype Survey from 2021-07-31T05:07:29

Prior to heading out onto the practice field for Day 3 of training camp, Matthew Coller has Chad Graff of The Athletic take the "Vikings 2021 Hype Test" in which Chad answers eight questions on a 1...

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Will we get a Brian O'Neill extension soon? How's the Vikings' cornerback group shaping up? from 2021-07-30T06:00

Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz, who covers the Vikings for Sports Illustrated, sit down at TCO Performance Center to talk about how the Vikings' first day of training camp practice went and what's ...

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Day 1 of Vikings camp and whether Justin Jefferson will keep rising from 2021-07-29T06:00

Live from TCO Performance Center, Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin record their first in-person podcast in a very long time. They talk about what Justin Jefferson had to say about taking o...

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Breaking down Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman's comments as the Vikings open camp from 2021-07-28T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom were in attendance at TCO Performance Center when Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer and general manager Rick Spielman talked to the media. What's the latest on...

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PFF's Eric Eager analyzes expectations for the Vikings from 2021-07-27T06:00

Pro Football Focus data scientist and PFF Forecast podcast host Eric Eager joins Matthew Coller to talk about reasonable expectations for the Vikings. Why the Vikings have reached a fork in the roa...

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Emergency podcast -- Aaron Rodgers is going to play for the Green Bay Packers from 2021-07-26T22:52:52

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together to break down reports that Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers have worked things out and that Rodgers is coming back. How good will the Packers be w...

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Adam Thielen joins to talk about receiver duos and the mentality that keeps him at the top from 2021-07-26T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen to talk about the upcoming season. Adam talks about why he's improved as a receiver because of the other great players (i.e....

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WR3 has arrived as the Vikings sign Dede Westbrook (Greenroom Chat) from 2021-07-25T03:39:52

Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about the signing of Dede Westbrook. Will the Vikings actually use him? What's the best case scenario for how Westbrook fits in with Adam Thielen and Justin J...

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Reacting to the Rick Dennison vaccination news from 2021-07-24T06:00

Matthew Coller gives a rundown on offensive line coach Rick Dennison's situation regarding his vaccination status and role with the team this year and why it could be problematic for the Vikings (a...

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What should we expect from Kellen Mond in training camp? from 2021-07-23T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom continue their series looking at every position leading into training camp. In this edition, they discuss the backup quarterback situation and whether the Vikings wou...

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PFF's newest hire Ari Meirov talks offseason storylines for Vikings early-season opponents from 2021-07-22T06:00

Pro Football Focus just brought Ari Meirov on board to head up their newsdesk so to congratulate him on the new gig, Matthew Coller asks him about every storyline for all the Minnesota Vikings oppo...

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The Athletic's Arif Hasan talks underrated CB and RB training camp storylines from 2021-07-21T05:00

Regular guest Arif Hasan of The Athletic is back to talk under-the-radar Vikings storylines. He weighs in on Dantzler vs. Breeland as starting CB, whether any of the corners on one-year deals have ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin picks the Minnesota Vikings' schedule from 2021-07-19T12:37:54

Earlier this offseason ESPN's Courtney Cronin picked the Vikings to go 7-10. Now she's changed her tune. Which games does she think the Vikings will win? Why does she believe their record will be b...

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The Athletic's Robert Mays talks about a wide range of Vikings scenarios from 2021-07-19T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show. Robert talks about the Chicago Bears drafting Justin Fields and how that transforms the Bears. Matthew and Robert then dive de...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about whether Danielle Hunter will be ready right away from 2021-07-16T06:00

Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to continue to preview training camp by talking about the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line. Is Danielle Hunter going to be back ...

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A fantasy football draft with PFF fantasy expert Ian Hartitz from 2021-07-15T06:00

It's fantasy football draft season, so Matthew Coller takes a day off hardcore Vikings grinding to simulate a fantasy football draft with PFF's Ian Hartitz. Matthew and Ian go through draft picks a...

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Aaron Nagler believes Aaron Rodgers is coming back from 2021-07-14T06:00

Aaron Nagler of Cheesehead TV joins to explain why he thinks Aaron Rodgers will be returning to the Green Bay Packers and what that means for their short and long term future. How many games would ...

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Underrated Vikings camp storylines with receivers and offensive line from 2021-07-13T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are back together again and , yes, it's time to start previewing training camp. Over the next few weeks, we'll be breaking down the underrated storylines of each Viki...

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Will the Vikings face Justin Fields or Andy Dalton when they play the Bears? from 2021-07-12T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Lorin Cox of the Locked On Bears podcast to talk about the Bears' plan for Justin Fields and whether they would actually start Andy Dalton for the entire season. Will Fi...

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Greenroom chat talking N'Keal Harry, Vikings Super Bowl path and offensive line questions from 2021-07-10T16:16:01

Matthew Coller hosts weekly chats with Vikings fans on the Greenroom app (formerly known as the LockerRoom app). Here's his Friday night discussion in which Matthew takes questions from fans about ...

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Should the Vikings extend Harrison Smith? from 2021-07-08T05:00

In a quick take podcast, Matthew Coller talks about a report that the Vikings and Harrison Smith are working on a contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

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Should the Vikings bring back Everson Griffen? from 2021-07-07T05:00

In a quick take episode, Matthew Coller talks about Everson Griffen's desire to return to the Vikings and the pluses and minuses of the idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...

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PFF's Kevin Cole explains his analytics QB rankings and where Kirk Cousins ranks from 2021-07-05T05:00

Matthew Coller and Kevin Cole from Pro Football Focus discuss his "analytics" quarterback rankings that are based on Expected Points Added. Kevin explains why Kirk Cousins ranks 15th. Why is his EP...

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Which decade would the Vikings have won the most Super Bowls with an elite QB? from 2021-07-02T05:00

Manny Hill joins Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom to talk about five key questions regarding famed What Coulda Beens in Vikings history, starting with how many Super Bowls the Vikings would have with...

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Looking back at Mike Hughes, Laquon Treadwell and other Vikings picks that didn't make it from 2021-07-01T05:21

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom continue What Coulda Been Week by looking back at the Vikings' draft picks that didn't have success and what the butterfly effects would have been had players like Mi...

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse talks about the greatest Viking defenses and Warren Sapp from 2021-06-30T05:00

Matthew Coller and Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse get together for What Coulda Been week to talk about why Patrick loved Daunte Culpepper, how the Vikings botched the franchise's very first ...

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Why Randy Moss's exit and return should have been different ft. Judd Zulgad from 2021-06-29T05:00

We continue What Coulda Been Week with Judd Zulgad, who talks about Daunte Culpepper and Percy Harvin's legacies along with why Judd thinks it's fair to wonder what would have happened if the Vikin...

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Where would the Vikings be if Teddy Bridgewater never got hurt? from 2021-06-28T05:00

All week Purple Insider will be holding Vikings discussions about the great "What Coulda Been" questions in franchise history. For this episode, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about the Zimmer...

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Birthday Bro Bonus episode with 92.3 The Fan's Ken Carman from 2021-06-27T05:00

Matthew Coller and 92.3 The Fan in Cleveland host Ken Carman share a June 27 birthday, so they get together on June 27 to talk about NFL players born on June 27 and more importantly the Vikings/Bro...

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Super Bowl champion Bryant McFadden talks about podcasting with Patrick Peterson from 2021-06-25T05:00

Bryant McFadden co-hosts the "All Things Covered" podcast with Patrick Peterson. He also won two Super Bowls with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Bryant joins to talk about his experience working with the...

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PFF's Sam Monson talks Vikings offseason and the PFF50 from 2021-06-24T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus lead analyst Sam Monson to talk about the Vikings' approach to the offseason and rebuilding their defense. Does this season represent a pivot point fo...

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Jaylen Twyman is OK after shooting but his bad break may set him back in camp from 2021-06-23T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom react to the news that defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot while visiting family. Luckily Twyman is OK but his unfortunate break could cost him a chance to get in...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about her Vikings hills to die on from 2021-06-22T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about her stance regarding the interior pass rush finally coming to fruition with the Sheldon Richardson signing. Does it mean the Vikings were slow t...

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Comparing the Vikings with the Rams ft. USA Today's Cameron DaSilva from 2021-06-21T06:13

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Rams reporter Cameron DaSilva so they can question the heck out of the Rams. Matthew isn't buying that Matthew Stafford is going to elevate Los Angeles ...

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PFF fantasy guru Ian Hartitz talks Irv Smith Jr. and Justin Jefferson's 2021 outlook from 2021-06-18T07:00

Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's fantasy analyst Ian Hartitz, who breaks down a Mike Zimmer quote in which the Minnesota Vikings' head coach said that Irv Smith Jr.'s role was going to be the same...

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Some Vikings rookies are put on blast already and the winners and losers of Vikings minicamp from 2021-06-17T07:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom start the show with three notable comments Mike Zimmer made in an interview with KFAN about rookies Kellen Mond, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Wyatt Davis. What does it sa...

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Sheldon Richardson is a Viking and Jake Browning is still QB2 in minicamp from 2021-06-15T22:30:49

Fresh off Sheldon Richardson's reintroduction press conference, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what Richardson's presence means to the Minnesota Vikings, where he fits in and what it mea...

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Reaction to Danielle Hunter reworking his deal and pie charts with ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2021-06-14T18:17

Matthew Coller opens the show with an emergency reaction to Danielle Hunter news. NFL Network is reporting that he will be at mandatory minicamp. What does that mean for his current contract situat...

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Yahoo! Sports' Eric Edholm answers: Should Vikings fans be worried about Jordan Love? from 2021-06-14T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Yahoo! Sports' Eric Edholm to talk about his article on Jordan Love. Edholm talked to Love's former coaches at Utah State and Matthew asks Eric to read between the lines...

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Matthew Coller leads a game of "How you feelin' 'bout?" with the Vikings now done with OTAs from 2021-06-11T05:00

Matthew Coller is back from vacation, so he and Sam hash out some of the big storylines now that OTAs are in the rearview mirror. How does the cornerback group look? Is Kirk Cousins really going to...

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Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune reviews a better day for the offense at OTAs from 2021-06-10T05:00

After a hot day at TCO Performance Center, Andrew Krammer joins Sam Ekstrom to cool down with a review of what they observed on the practice field. Already the Vikings can't get their cornerbacks o...

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Paul Hodowanic of the Pioneer Press talks worst-case scenarios for the 2021 Vikings from 2021-06-09T05:00

Intern Paul is back. Paul Hodowanic joins Sam Ekstrom as they go down a dark path: Worst-case scenarios for the 2021 Vikings. They also digest some of the top NFL headlines and ponder whether Stefo...

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The Athletic's Arif Hasan on the Julio Jones trade and whether Bashaud Breeland can make an impact from 2021-06-08T05:00

Sam Ekstrom is joined by Arif Hasan of TheAthletic.com to review the Bashaud Breeland signing and what it means for the Vikings. They get to the Julio Jones trade and how it will impact Tennessee a...

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PFF's Eric Eager talks us into the 2021 Vikings from 2021-06-06T06:00

Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager get together to play a game of "talk me into it..." They challenge each other to talk us into Chad Beebe as a good WR3, a Kirk Cousins extension, the Packers bei...

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PFF's Eric Eager talks us into the 2021 Vikings from 2021-06-06T06:00

Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager get together to play a game of "talk me into it..." They challenge each other to talk us into Chad Beebe as a good WR3, a Kirk Cousins extension, the Packers bei...

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PFF's Eric Eager talks us into the 2021 Vikings from 2021-06-06T06:00

Matthew Coller and PFF's Eric Eager get together to play a game of "talk me into it..." They challenge each other to talk us into Chad Beebe as a good WR3, a Kirk Cousins extension, the Packers bei...

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PFF's Mike Renner talks about whether Vikings rookie O-linemen can step in right away from 2021-06-04T04:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner. They talk about Renner's recent podcast that called the Vikings' 2020 draft one of the best in the NFL and the 2019 Vikings...

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The second Vikings OTA practice open to media was rough but Irv Smith Jr. looks ready to emerge from 2021-06-03T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to talk about what they saw at OTA practice on Wednesday and heard from players and coaches on Zoom calls. Irv Smith ...

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What will the Vikings do with their newfound cap space? from 2021-06-02T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom look at the Minnesota Vikings' cap situation and discuss the bump in cap space now that we've reached June 1. For the first time in a very long time, the Vikings are ...

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Tyler Dunne thinks Aaron Rodgers is out of Green Bay from 2021-06-01T05:00

Matthew Coller connects with former Bleacher Report writer Tyler Dunne -- who is now writing at GoLongTD.com -- to talk about his reports pertaining to Aaron Rodgers. Tyler puts more of the blame o...

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Oddsmakers have Mike Zimmer as a favorite to be fired -- is that fair? from 2021-05-28T06:40

Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins for the Friday Roundtable to talk about Mike Zimmer being named one of the five coaches most likely to be fired first. Matthew Coller warns that firing coaches...

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Kellen Mond, Christian Darrisaw and Wyatt Davis begin down on the depth chart at Vikings OTAs from 2021-05-27T05:00

Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated joins Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom to discuss what they saw on the first day that was open to media at Vikings OTAs. Kellen Mond is working as QB4 behind Jake Br...

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Danielle Hunter is not at OTAs and Aaron Rodgers makes it clear he's done with Green Bay from 2021-05-26T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom dive into Aaron Rodgers's appearance on ESPN in which he talked about the "culture" of the Packers being the problem and not Jordan Love. Sam thinks it's over for Rod...

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ESPN's Mike Clay breaks down his projections and explains why he's high on the Vikings from 2021-05-25T05:00

Each year ESPN's Mike Clay puts out his projections for every player in the NFL -- literally. He joins Matthew Coller to talk about Dalvin Cook's workload, why he believes the Vikings' defense will...

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Should the Browns be favored against the Vikings? from 2021-05-24T05:00

Matthew Coller and Danny Cunningham from ESPN Cleveland (formerly 1500ESPN in Minneapolis) talk about the hype surrounding the Browns and whether it's justified. Should Kevin Stefanski be considere...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin previews Vikings OTAs and whether the schedule is tough from 2021-05-21T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by ESPN's Courtney Cronin to talk about the beginning of Vikings OTAs, which will be open to the media one day next week. What will we be looking for when ...

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USA Today's Steven Ruiz talks about where the Vikings stand among the best and worst quarterback situations in the NFL from 2021-05-20T06:00

Matthew Coller and Steven Ruiz start by wondering what exactly the Carolina Panthers are doing and why Vegas thinks the Vikings' matchup against the Panthers should be a pick 'em. They go on to tal...

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Danielle Hunter's contract situation and implications of a Jeff Gladney suspension with PFF's Brad Spielberger from 2021-05-19T17:00

The Minnesota Vikings managed the cap incredibly well this offseason but there are still plenty of questions to be answered. Will Danielle Hunter show up for OTAs or mandatory minicamp without a ne...

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Vegas favors the Vikings in 9 games -- will they be right? from 2021-05-19T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom discover that Westgate Sportsbook has lines for every Vikings game on the 2021 schedule. They are favored in 9 games, underdogs 7 times and a pick 'em once. Would a 9...

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Can the Vikings be Super Bowl contenders in the next three years? from 2021-05-18T05:00

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to kick some things around now that the offseason madness has calmed down. They talk about how many teams you would pick over the Vikings to win the S...

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Does Kellen Mond have a good arm? And let's be reasonable about rookies with CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso from 2021-05-17T05:00

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso answer two questions from a listener that are interesting. 1) Whether Kellen Mond's arm should be considered as very good 2) What we shoul...

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Analyst Bobby Peters breaks down the Packers offense post-Rodgers and why Kellen Mond is a fit for Kubiak -- plus minicamp comments from 2021-05-16T20:30

Bobby Peters is a football coach and author who writes books on teams' offenses. This year he wrote a book breaking down the 2020 Green Bay Packers, so he got together with Matthew Coller to talk a...

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The Vikings traded Mike Hughes and fun questions about the Vikings' schedule from 2021-05-14T11:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom open the show with a discussion about the Vikings trading away 2018 first-round pick Mike Hughes for nothing and then Will Ragatz from Sports Illustrated joins for th...

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The Cousins-Mond dynamic, Jerry Burns and the Vikings' schedule with PFF's Eric Eager from 2021-05-13T20:45

Matthew Coller poses the question to PFF's Eric Eager: What if the Vikings traded Kirk Cousins now rather than letting the 2021 season play out and they turned things over to Kellen Mond for this y...

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Picking every game on the Vikings schedule from 2021-05-13T01:20

The schedule is out and Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom literally go through every single game. Cory Hepola of WCCO Radio joins for a bit to give his takeaways from the 2021 slate. Learn more about ...

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Will there be a Vikings trade? Where should Vikings fans not want Rodgers to land? from 2021-05-12T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about what's still to come in the offseason for the Minnesota Vikings, including any trades that they could make and possible Aaron Rodgers trade that could tota...

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ESPN's Myron Medcalf thinks Aaron Rodgers is done in Green Bay from 2021-05-11T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf start off by talking about Adam Thielen's bad take on Lambeau Field and then dive into the Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay. How much blame does Rodgers ...

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Chris Trapasso talks Patrick Jones, Cam Bynum and the NFC draft picks that will shape the future from 2021-05-10T06:00

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso break down two of the Vikings' middle-round draft picks that didn't get a whole lot of attention but Chris thinks they each have a chance ...

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Trench Warfare's Brandon Thorn explains why Christian Darrisaw can play right away from 2021-05-08T17:00

The master of the offensive line breakdown Brandon Thorn, who runs Trench Warfare and worked for Bleacher Report during draft season, talks in depth about how the first round played out with offens...

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How did the Vikings stack up against The Athletic's consensus NFL Draft board? from 2021-05-07T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Arif Hasan of The Athletic, who puts together a consensus draft board each year. His board has been used to look at how much different teams' draft sele...

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Bonus episode: Former Bronco lineman Ryan Harris explains what Christian Darrisaw must do to succeed in the NFL from 2021-05-06T23:55

Former Bronco and Minnesota native Ryan Harris joined Purple Insider to talk about playing offensive line in front of Joe Mauer in high school and how Christian Darrisaw will need to adapt to playi...

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PFF's Seth Galina thinks the Vikings' OLine improvement could change everything from 2021-05-06T05:00

PFF's Senior College Football Analyst Seth Galina joined Matthew Coller to talk about the Vikings' draft. He dives into just how much the offensive line has impacted Kirk Cousins over the last thre...

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Did Kirk Cousins's play force the Vikings to pick a QB? Why Wyatt Davis was the Vikings' best pick from 2021-05-05T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about whether it is Kirk Cousins's fault that the Vikings are in a position to look for a future quarterback. Did they miscalculate or did Kirk simply not come t...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about the Vikings' thought process taking Kellen Mond and where the draft picks fit from 2021-05-04T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about expectations for Christian Darrisaw and how the offensive line is going to play out. They discuss the post-draft comments from R...

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CBS Sports's Chris Trapasso loves the Vikings' draft from 2021-05-03T05:00

The Chris Trapasso Draft Show finally has draft picks to talk about. CBS's draft analyst talks about why he thought the Vikings did a great job moving down in the first to take Christian Darrisaw a...

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The Bears got Justin Fields and Aaron Rodgers wants out -- what does it mean for the Vikings? from 2021-05-02T20:00

Matthew Coller is joined by his former teammate and current 1250 The Fan host Ramie Makhlouf to talk about whether the Chicago Bears made the right decision in trading up for Justin Fields. Ramie i...

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What made sense and didn't make sense about the Vikings' Day 3 draft from 2021-05-02T05:00

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic go through all of the Day 3 draft picks for the Vikings and talk about whether the picks could have high upside for the Vikings or not and where they fit on the ro...

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The Vikings actually picked Kellen Mond and hit a home run with guard Wyatt Davis from 2021-05-01T06:08:03

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic have a discussion about what it means for the Vikings to have picked Kellen Mond with the 66th overall pick. It appears the Vikings are saying that the pressure is...

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Vikings score a left tackle and extra draft capital but pass on Mac Jones -- this and other draft night reactions from 2021-04-30T07:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom debate the Vikings' decision to trade down in the draft when the New England Patriots elected to select Mac Jones. Should the Vikings have picked Jones even if we did...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin makes her final Vikings Draft predictions from 2021-04-29T05:15

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together one last time before the NFL Draft to put everything down on record. Why Courtney thinks the Vikings will pick Christian Darrisaw. Why she pas...

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Bonus episode: Locker room app chat -- a final draft sim and what the Vikings will do from 2021-04-29T05:00

Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans on the Locker Room app the night before the NFL Draft and plays the role of Vikings GM, attempting to predict who they would pick. Learn more about your ad c...

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Reading between Rick Spielman's lines in his pre-draft press conference from 2021-04-28T05:00

Live from BIRDI Golf in Woodbury, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about Minnesota Vikings GM Rick Spielman's final press conference before the draft. He talked extensively about trade options, ...

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A Vikings.com draft simulation with Gabe Henderson and Eric Smith from 2021-04-27T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by two of Vikings.com's finest. Vikings writer Eric Smith and host Gabe Henderson simulate the draft. What situation would be right for the Vikings to trade down? If Rashaw...

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CBS Sports analyst Chris Trapasso talks about things are are sure about with the Vikings and the NFL Draft from 2021-04-26T05:00

OK folks, draft week is officially here. Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso get together to give their final predictions on what will happen Thursday night in the NFL Draft....

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PFF's Eric Eager breaks down why it's OK that the Vikings didn't land Orlando Brown from 2021-04-25T19:00

Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's data scientist Eric Eager to talk about why it wouldn't have been wise for the Vikings to sell out for Orlando Brown. They also talk about whether Rick Spielman's ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about a proposed Danielle Hunter trade from 2021-04-24T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin aka Courtney R Draft Scout dive into a Bill Barnwell-proposed trade involving Danielle Hunter, which reminds us that Hunter's name has barely come up in pr...

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Former Viking QB Sage Rosenfels talks Mac Jones, Justin Fields and what makes a winning quarterback from 2021-04-23T05:00

For this week's Friday roundtable, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom get together with former NFL QB Sage Rosenfels. He dives deep into his experience with QB collective working with Justin Fields and...

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PFF's Sam Monson talks about past draft picks and whether the Vikings would make a Super League from 2021-04-22T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's Sam Monson to talk about Vikings draft picks of yesteryear that went wrong, specifically Laquon Treadwell and Christian Ponder. They also discuss whether the Vikin...

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Is a Vikings trade for a second-round pick realistic? from 2021-04-21T05:20

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are getting into the stretch run before the draft by examining every angle, including whether the Vikings can actually pick up the second-round pick that they lost in...

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Star Tribune's Chip Scoggins talks Cousins-Zimmer, Vikings offensive-line and whether past draft picks were hits from 2021-04-20T05:00

Star Tribune columnist and former beat reporter Chip Scoggins starts out by talking about John David Booty and whether it's smart to draft late-round quarterbacks and then ends up where everyone al...

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso gives his 5 most interesting teams in the NFL Draft and talks Vikings guard prospects from 2021-04-19T05:00

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso deep dive into the most interesting teams in the NFL Draft, starting with the Atlanta Falcons, whose decision to take a quarterback or tra...

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Bonus episode: Locker Room App draft simulation -- how will the first 13 picks before the Vikings play out? from 2021-04-18T05:00

Each Thursday and Saturday night leading up to the NFL Draft, Matthew Coller gets on the Locker Room app to chat with fans about which direction the Vikings will go with the 14th overall pick. This...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down the best Vikings draft pick since 2015 and why they could draft a mid-round QB from 2021-04-17T05:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN Vikings reporter Courtney Cronin talk about four burning Vikings questions, starting with who the Vikings' best draft pick since 2016 is...also why didn't they consider sign...

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Friday roundtable: Derrik Klassen of NBC Edge talks about why the Vikings should run away from mid-round QBs from 2021-04-16T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Derrik Klassen, who spent his last few months compiling a massive amount of tracking data on all the top projected quarterbacks in the draft. Does he se...

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Yahoo! Sports' Eric Edholm defends his mock draft, explains why the Vikings could pick Kwity Paye from 2021-04-15T05:00

Matthew Coller connects with one of the top draft analysts on the interwebs, Eric Edholm, who talks about his latest mock draft and why he thinks the 49ers could take Mac Jones with the No. 3 overa...

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Bonus episode: Listen to Michael Pierce's entertaining and interesting press conference from 2021-04-14T05:00

Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce sat out last season. He joined the Twin Cities media for a long discussion on what he learned about himself over the last year, how he watched Vikings footba...

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Stop the Mac Jones comparisons to Kirk Cousins and whether Jeff Gladney's status matters in the draft from 2021-04-14T05:00

Sam Ekstrom returns to the show following a week off and discusses Matthew's article about why Kirk Cousins shouldn't be an insult when people compare him to Mac Jones. Would Sam take Mac Jones at ...

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles argues for the Vikings to take an offensive lineman over QB and WR from 2021-04-13T05:00

Tuesday Morning Left Guard is back! Matthew Coller and ex-Viking offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down the Vikings' options with the 14th overall pick by making Sirles argue against every ot...

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Chris Trapasso of CBS Sports breaks down a draft sim with Trey Lance going to the Vikings + talks receivers from 2021-04-12T05:00

Each Monday Matthew Coller is joined by Chris Trapasso, draft analyst for CBS Sports. On this week's episode we break down a draft simulation to start the show that has the Vikings landing Trey Lan...

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Bonus episode: Locker Room app Vikings draft simulation after dark, trade up edition from 2021-04-10T05:00

Every Thursday and Saturday night Purple Insider hosts a draft simulation on the Locker Room app. For this week's edition, Matthew Coller does a trade up to the 10th overall pick to see how it work...

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Friday Roundtable ft. The Athletic's Arif Hasan: How does the outlook of recent draft picks impact this year's draft? from 2021-04-09T05:00

Matthew Coller and Intern Paul (who is technically no longer an intern) talk with Arif Hasan of The Athletic about how the Vikings are finally in a position to draft the best player available and h...

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670 The Score's Laurence Holmes breaks down the Bears' Dalton decision and offseason QB movement from 2021-04-08T05:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Chicago host Laurence Holmes to talk about whether the Bears have regrets after Teddy Bridgewater and Jimmy Garoppolo's teams made trades for quarterbacks and the ...

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Could the Panthers' trade set up the Vikings with a QB choice at 14? from 2021-04-07T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Paul Hodowanic, who is filling in his week for Sam Ekstrom. They begin the show with a game matching terrible Panthers QBs who led the team in passing for 1 season to ra...

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What will the Chargers do in the draft with their pick right before the Vikings? from 2021-04-06T05:00

Matthew Coller opens the show by briefly touching on Jeff Gladney's arrest and then talks with Los Angeles Chargers reporter Daniel Popper about what will happen with the No. 13 overall pick now th...

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An epic mock draft of the first 14 picks with CBS Sports's Chris Trapasso from 2021-04-05T05:00

In order to figure out who will be on the board when the Minnesota Vikings pick at No. 14, Matthew Coller and Chris Trapasso decide to mock the first 13 picks and things get very interesting as the...

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Bonus episode: Locker room app Saturday Night Draft Simulation with "my guys" from 2021-04-04T05:00

Every Thursday and Saturday night, Matthew Coller goes live on the Locker Room app to talk with Vikings fans and do a draft simulation. In this episode, he picks his favorite players in each round ...

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Friday roundtable: Will the Vikings actually draft an offensive lineman? from 2021-04-02T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated for the Friday Roundtable. They open up by talking about whether the Vikings actually feel like they are set along the...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin has questions about the offensive line and breaks down how Mike Zimmer is doing the offseason his way from 2021-04-01T05:00

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PFF NFL Draft analyst Austin Gayle breaks down O-line prospects and what the Vikings should do if a QB is on the board from 2021-03-31T05:00

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17-game season and a live instant reaction to the Vikings re-signing Dakota Dozier from 2021-03-31T05:00

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Have the Vikings closed the gap on the Packers? ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde joins to discuss from 2021-03-30T05:00

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso joins to talk about the 49ers' big trade and grades a Vikings draft sim from 2021-03-29T05:00

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Bonus episode: Reacting to Xavier Woods signing + Locker Room app mock draft from 2021-03-28T05:00

On this bonus episode, Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom give their takes on the Vikings signing Xavier Woods and the audio from Matthew Coller's Draft Sim After Dark on the Locker Room app is include...

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Vikings sign Mackensie Alexaner and Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Sports talks Justin Jefferson and DeVonta Smith from 2021-03-27T05:00

Of course the Minnesota Vikings made a late Friday afternoon move, signing cornerback Mackensie Alexander. Do we like the signing? What do we expect from Alexander's role? What does this mean for J...

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Friday roundtable: Star Tribune's Ben Goessling talks Anthony Barr's contract and helping Kirk Cousins from 2021-03-26T05:00

Matthew Coller, Sam Ekstrom and the Star Tribune's Ben Goessling deep dive into Anthony Barr's restructure and the odd relationship between Barr and the Vikings. Also why the Vikings haven't done m...

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Emergency podcast: ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down the Vikings' trade for lineman Mason Cole from 2021-03-25T05:00

The Vikings sent a 6th round pick to the Arizona Cardinals... was that a good idea? Based on Cole's history, they aren't actually thinking of starting him, are they? Would they move Garrett Bradbur...

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Safety should be a priority for Vikings in free agency and ranking Zimmer-era signings from 2021-03-25T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom dive into PFF's Improvement Index saying that Anthony Harris was a more important loss than we would think. Will it be hard to replace Harris on the free agent market...

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Is there a big target the Vikings should spend their remaining cap space on? from 2021-03-24T05:00

The Minnesota Vikings curiously cancelled a press conference for a linebacker they were set to sign and Anthony Barr's contract creates more cap space than expected... so does that mean the Vikings...

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Bonus episode: Alex Clancy of FOX Sports 910 in Phoenix talks Patrick Peterson, Larry Fitzgerald and NFC West from 2021-03-23T05:00

Matthew Coller and Alex Clancy, who works for FOX Sports 910 in Phoenix and hosts the Locked On AZCards podcast talk about whether Larry Fitzgerald will ever become a Viking, why Patrick Peterson's...

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PFF's Kevin Cole breaks down where the Vikings sit after the first week of free agency in the 'Improvement Index' from 2021-03-23T05:00

Matthew Coller and Pro Football Focus analyst Kevin Cole talk about his "Improvement Index" which is meant to quantify how much a team has improved during the offseason. The Vikings are presently o...

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Fun with free agency: Which FA signings would have changed the Vikings' outlook and all-time busts from 2021-03-22T05:00

While we wait for more Vikings moves to happen, Matthew Coller got together with his old 1500ESPN teammate Manny Hill to have some fun with Hot Routez... 5 questions about free agency that always s...

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Bonus episode: Draft simulations and Q+A from Purple Insider live locker room app session from 2021-03-20T05:00

Every Thursday and Saturday night around 9:30 CT, Matthew Coller goes live to simulate the draft and talk Vikings with fans on the Locker Room app. His Thursday night session included talk about Or...

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Bonus episode: Giants host Lance Medow talks Dalvin Tomlinson (and Eli Manning debates) from 2021-03-19T15:00

XM Sports host and pre/halftime/postgame New York Giants host Lance Medow joins Matthew Coller for a fun episode talking about what Dalvin Tomlinson meant to the Giants last year, how he took steps...

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Friday roundtable: The Athletic's Arif Hasan talks about Patrick Peterson and Dalvin Tomlinson's scheme fits from 2021-03-19T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by Arif Hasan of The Athletic to dive deep into the X's and O's of the Minnesota Vikings' two big signings. What did Dalvin Tomlinson have to say about his...

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WCCO's Cory Hepola gives a Viking fan perspective on the offseason from 2021-03-18T17:58

Matthew Coller and WCCO host Cory Hepola get together to talk about the Vikings' offseason. Cory talks about whether he'd like to see the Vikings get aggressive with signings and tells a great stor...

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Emergency podcast: Reacting to the Vikings signing Patrick Peterson from 2021-03-17T05:00

The Vikings added a veteran corner at a high price. Will it work out? What does Peterson's recent play say about the odds he changes the Vikings' defense for the better? Learn more about your ad c...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin gives some new (league) year resolutions for the Minnesota Vikings at pass rusher, receiver and corner in free agency from 2021-03-17T05:00

The NFL league year officially began on Wednesday and Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin got together for talk about some new year's resolutions for the Vikings. They end up talking about fr...

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Day 2 of free agency: Tomlinson has become a debate topic and you can't laugh at the Bears from 2021-03-17T05:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom talk about everything that happened on Day 2 of free agency's "legal tampering period," including a surprise exit from Ifeadi Odenigbo. After a day of sitting on the ...

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Reacting to the Vikings signing Dalvin Tomlinson from 2021-03-16T05:00

At the final hour of the first day of NFL free agency, the Minnesota Vikings made a signing, picking up New York Giants nose tackle Dalvin Tomlinson. Why did they sign a run stuffer when they alrea...

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Vikings free agency Day 1 recap: Nothing happened and probably won't but maybe that's for the best from 2021-03-15T05:00

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Bonus Purple Insider: Quick reactions to Barr, Hunter, Thuney news from 2021-03-15T05:00

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The Bears aren't getting Russell Wilson, right? from 2021-03-15T05:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Locked On Bears podcast host Lorin Cox, who breaks down why a Russell Wilson trade to the Bears is unlikely and what other options Chicago has at quarterback. He talks a...

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Bonus episode: Q+A and mock draft of the first 14 picks from 2021-03-14T06:00

Every Thursday and Saturday night during free agency and draft season, Matthew Coller is hosting live Q+As and draft simulations on the Locker Room App. This bonus episode is the audio from his liv...

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Friday roundtable with PFF's Eric Eager on the big picture of the Minnesota Vikings' free agency decisions from 2021-03-12T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom are joined by PFF's Eric Eager to talk about how the Vikings would approach the coming weeks if everyone in the front office had no threat to their job security. What...

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Jeremiah Sirles breaks down how the Vikings will move on after Riley Reiff from 2021-03-11T06:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive deep in the Vikings' decision to release Riley Reiff. What is the best option to replace him? How does Brian O'Neill's contract play ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin reacts to the Vikings cutting Riley Reiff from 2021-03-10T06:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin get together to talk about some of the regrets the Vikings should have in their handling of Riley Reiff's situation and what the Vikings will do next at le...

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NFL News is flying around everywhere, how do the latest deals and tags it impact the Vikings? from 2021-03-10T06:00

There's so much going on in the NFL right now and Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom attempt to capture it all and debate its impact on the Vikings. Does Sam agree that Kirk Cousins should view Dak Pre...

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Dak signs, Saints QB situation with Nick Underhill and Q+A questions from 2021-03-09T06:00

Matthew Coller gives a quick reaction to the news that Dak Prescott has signed a mega contract with the Dallas Cowboys and what that might mean for Kirk Cousins's future plus a franchise tag for Br...

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso breaks down 5 Minnesota Vikings mock drafts and what could impact their pick in free agency from 2021-03-08T06:00

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso take five mock drafts from ESPN, NFL Network and PFF and break down five different players who analysts have going to the Minnesota Viking...

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The Athletic's Chad Graff joins to discuss GM Rick Spielman's media session and the future of Vikings' stars from 2021-03-05T06:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom hold another Friday Roundtable in which Chad Graff of The Athletic comes by to answer burning Minnesota Vikings questions like whether Rick Spielman was telling the t...

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Pro Football Focus's Steve Palazzolo talks about rebuilding the defense, approaches to free agency and the '99 Jags from 2021-03-04T06:00

Matthew Coller connects with host of the PFF NFL Show Steve Palazzolo to talk about the similarities between the Vikings' receiving duo of Justin Jefferson/Adam Thielen and the 1999 Jaguars with Ji...

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Reaction to Kyle Rudolph's release and what happens now with Danielle Hunter and Anthony Barr from 2021-03-02T06:00

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JJ Watt signs and Brandon Thorn breaks down potential Vikings targets in the draft from 2021-03-02T06:00

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Burning offseason Vikings questions: Which position will they leave out? from 2021-03-01T06:00

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic get together to talk about some important offseason questions as we enter March, including which position the Vikings might choose not to fill if they run out of c...

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Friday roundtable: Arif Hasan of The Athletic talks Russell Wilson, Vikings cap and JJ Watt from 2021-02-26T06:00

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin simulates the draft and PFF's Brad Spielberger breaks down the Vikings' salary cap from 2021-02-25T06:00

It's been too long since we simulated the NFL Draft so ESPN's Courtney Cronin drops by to talk about how the Vikings would approach different scenarios. Would the Vikings go best player available a...

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Mark Schofield of USA Today joins to talk about the top 101 free agents list from 2021-02-24T06:00

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Peter King presents a DeShaun Watson-to-Vikings trade so let's talk about it from 2021-02-23T06:00

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Former NFL QB Bruce Gradkowski breaks down Kirk Cousins's season and future from 2021-02-22T06:00

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin joins for a Friday roundtable on the Carson Wentz and the first offseason domino to fall for the Vikings from 2021-02-19T06:00

Carson Wentz was traded to the Indianapolis Colts so we have to ask the question: What does his trade mean for Kirk Cousins's potential trade value? While a Cousins trade seems unlikely, it's inter...

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Sage Rosenfels talks about what NFL players go through in retirement from 2021-02-18T22:00

This week Matthew Coller talked with former Viking Greg Camarillo for an article at PurpleInsider.substack.com about Vincent Jackson's death and the challenges facing former players after they reti...

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The Athletic's Ted Nguyen breaks down how the Vikings should rebuild their defense from 2021-02-18T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by brilliant X's and O's analyst Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to talk about how the Vikings should build their defense and even potentially add some more modern elements af...

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Daniel Jeremiah mocks a wide receiver to the Vikings in the first round and we need to talk about it right now from 2021-02-17T06:00

Matthew Coller officially welcomes Sam Ekstrom to Purple Insider and right away they are given a bombshell mock draft topic to discuss. Daniel Jeremiah of NFL Network has mocked Devonta Smith to th...

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Mark Bullock talks Sam Darnold, Curtis Samuel, Kirk Cousins and NFL free agency madness from 2021-02-16T06:00

Former Washington Post and Athletic writer Mark Bullock joins to talk about what the Washington Football team is going to do at the quarterback position and whether they will have interest in Sam D...

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JJ Watt? Going all-in on a guard? Drafting Mac Jones? Let's talk aggressive Minnesota Vikings ideas from 2021-02-15T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated to talk about the most aggressive moves the Vikings could make that do not involve a Kirk Cousins trade. JJ Watt is available and doesn...

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Should Mike Zimmer be given time to rebuild or have pressure to win now? from 2021-02-12T06:00

Dave Campbell of the Associated Press joins Matthew Coller to talk about the funniest offseason storylines that we covered like crazy and turned out not to matter at all and then they dive deep int...

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Scott Korzenowski joins for the latest 5 Vikings series, talks Joe Kapp, Randy Moss and more from 2021-02-11T06:00

Matthew Coller gets together with his former co-worker Scott Korzenowski, who recently was a host on KFAN and is a lifelong Vikings fan to talk about Korzo's five favorite Vikings of all time. Korz...

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Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the Super Bowl and what the Vikings can do to help Klint Kubiak success from 2021-02-10T06:00

Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Super Bowl from an offensive lineman's perspective. What can the Vikings take away from the way in which the Bucs took apart the Chie...

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PFF's Mike Renner talks about why the Vikings should draft a defensive lineman and Eric Smith on Justin Jefferson from 2021-02-09T06:00

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus draft analyst Mike Renner to discuss what he took away from the Senior Bowl, why the Vikings should be looking at Kwity Paye and Christian Barmore in ...

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Semi-emergency Podcast: ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down hiring of Klint Kubiak as offensive coordinator from 2021-02-08T06:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin discuss the hiring of Klint Kubiak as the Vikings' OC. Will he be allowed to do everything the Vikings need to improve their offense or will Mike Zimmer st...

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What the heck, Super Bowl? Plus Carson Wentz, Sam Darnold rumors and Justin Jefferson ROY snub from 2021-02-08T06:00

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Super Bowl hot routes -- when will the Vikings play in the Super Bowl? from 2021-02-06T06:00

Matthew Coller and Manny Hill answer Super Bowl questions, including which players you wish won a Super Bowl that didn't, whether the NFL needs more parity or if it's cool that teams are always cha...

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A sports psychology Super Bowl preview and why DeShaun Watson might not be traded from 2021-02-05T06:00

In this episode Matthew Coller interviews sports phychologist Justin Anderson of Premier Sport Phychology to talk about what makes Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes so mentally tough and how the Minnes...

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Former Viking LeRoy Hoard talks 1998, Randy Moss and his radio career from 2021-02-04T06:00

Matthew Coller connects with former Minnesota Viking LeRoy Hoard to talk about why he was so beloved as a player and a variety of other subjects, including the 1998 season, why he was upset at the ...

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What will happen with Anthony Barr? What should the Vikings want from their quarterback?Plus fun Super Bowl props from 2021-02-03T06:00

For this week's Tuesday Morning Left Guard, Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk all things related to any Kirk Cousins trade, why Anthony Barr is viewed as being extremely valuabl...

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Putting odds on Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter trades, drafting a QB and a philosophy switch with the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer from 2021-02-02T06:00

Matthew Coller and Andrew Krammer from the Star Tribune dive into rumors that Kirk Cousins could be traded and break down several other topics that seem to be interesting Vikings fans this offseaso...

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Tyler Dunne talks about the lessons the Rams should have learned from the Vikings when trading for Matthew Stafford from 2021-02-01T06:00

Matthew Coller and Tyler Dunne, a former Bleacher Report feature writer turned Substacker at GoLongTD.substack.com, joins to talk about where he feels the Vikings stand right now with Mike Zimmer a...

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Reaction to the Stafford for Goff trade and Trey Lance analysis with Derrik Klassen from 2021-01-31T07:20

Matthew Coller opens the show by breaking down the Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff trade and what it means to the Minnesota Vikings and then he is joined by Derrik Klassen, who writes for Football ...

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5 Vikings: Paralympian Vikings fan Chuck Aoki gives his favorite Vikings ever from 2021-01-30T06:00

We continue the 5 Vikings series with paralympian Vikings fan Chuck Aoki, who plays wheelchair rugby and has two Olympic medals. He's a huge Vikings fan so he got together with Matthew Coller to ta...

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Former Viking Sage Rosenfels talks about training QBs, Mahomes/Brady and DeShaun Watson from 2021-01-29T06:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking quarterback Sage Rosenfels get together again for the first time since this summer and they just shoot the breeze on quarterback talk. Sage discusses trai...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down Kyle Rudolph's comments and wonders if the Vikings jump into the QB trade market from 2021-01-28T06:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about what it means for Kyle Rudolph to say he was misused by the Vikings and talk about his very likely exit. Should the Vikings have thrown his way ...

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TMLG: How will the Vikings rebuild their defensive line? (and Super Bowl takes) from 2021-01-27T06:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the different approaches for the Vikings along the defensive line if Danielle Hunter is part of the 2021 roster and if he's tra...

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The NFC might actually set up really well for the Vikings next year (plus best Super Bowl QB matchups ever) from 2021-01-26T06:00

Matthew Coller goes forward in time and finds out that the Vikings made the 2021 NFC Championship. He returns to the present day to inform Judd Zulgad that the Vikings will be winners but tasks Mr....

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Championship Sunday reactions: Is this it for the Packers? What can the Vikings borrow? And Matt Stafford is leaving Detroit from 2021-01-25T06:05

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic once again get together to break down everything they saw from the playoffs and whewww there was a lot to talk about. Will Aaron Rodgers and the Packers ever get b...

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Gary Kubiak retires -- who's the next Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator? from 2021-01-22T18:40

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf talk about how the Minnesota Vikings need to find the right offensive coordinator situation that works with Mike Zimmer. Plus Dan Campbell had an insane pres...

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Vikings draft primer: Mac Jones, playmakers and 14th overall with PFF's Anthony Treash from 2021-01-21T06:00

Matthew Coller and PFF Senior College Football analyst Anthony Treash talk about Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and whether he has the raw skills to be considered a first-round quarterback and how t...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down wide receivers and breaks out her first draft simulation fo the year from 2021-01-20T21:05

Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin -- or as she's known during draft time Courtney R Draft Scout -- dive first into the receiver position, breaking down why the Vikings need to do a better job addr...

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TMLG: How will the Vikings approach the offensive line this offseason? from 2021-01-19T22:00

Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles dive into potential fixes for the Vikings' O-line.. Should they keep Riley Reiff on a contract extension? Move Ezra Cleveland to left tackle? Sign a...

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Star Tribune's Patrick Reusse talks about his 5 favorite Vikings of all time to cover from 2021-01-19T06:00

Long-time Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse has covered the Vikings for four decades. Who are his favorite Vikings ever to cover? Patrick talks about why Wade Wilson was such a great story, wha...

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NFL playoff reactions and Vikings connections: Stefanski, Rodgers, Diggs and journeyman QBs from 2021-01-18T06:05

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic dive deep into the weekend of playoff games, reacting to what is possibly the final game Drew Brees ever plays to the Brady/ Rodgers matchup and what this year mea...

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Approaching the offseason like the Super Bowl is the Vikings' only goal and a look at the lovable Browns from 2021-01-15T22:00

Matthew Coller gets together with PFF's Eric Eager to talk about what the Vikings' offseason would look like if they went all-in on winning the Super Bowl and had no other goal. Would they lean int...

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Vikings broadcaster Gabe Henderson tells his story and breaks down the offseason from 2021-01-15T06:05

Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings.com broadcaster Gabe Henderson, who moved to Minnesota this year after working for Washington. He has a very unique background as a broadcaster because he played...

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Bonus Episode: Remembering the Minneapolis Miracle and George Paton leaves Vikings for Broncos from 2021-01-14T17:00

On the anniversary of the Minneapolis Miracle, we bring you a look at the lead up to the play from every angle with PFF's Eric Eager. This episode originally ran when Matthew Coller launched Purple...

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PFF analyst Seth Galina talks about how the Vikings can be a modern offense from 2021-01-13T22:45

Matthew Coller is joined by Pro Football Focus analyst Seth Galina to discuss what makes a modern offense as Part 3 of the series that has looked at how teams are getting the most out of their play...

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TMLG: Which Alabama players should be on the Vikings? What's to be done with Danielle Hunter? from 2021-01-12T22:00

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the NCAA National Championship game with a Vikings lens and talk about whether trading Danielle Hunter is the right move. Would...

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What does Doug Pederson's firing say about Mike Zimmer? And diving into Will Ragatz's offseason preview from 2021-01-12T06:05

Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz talk about the Philadelphia Eagles firing their head coach just three years after they won the Super Bowl (and beat the Vikings along the way). D...

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Everson Griffen's stunning tweets and what we can learn about the Vikings from the opening NFL playoff round from 2021-01-11T06:05

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic discuss Everson Griffen tweeting something shocking about Kirk Cousins and Mike Zimmer and whether there is some truth behind his tweets and what it says about how...

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Making the Vikings a modern off offense, part 2 with the XFL's AJ Smith from 2021-01-08T17:05

Matthew Coller is joined by AJ Smith, wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator of the Houston Roughnecks to talk about what makes a modern NFL offense and what the Vikings can learn from t...

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What did Vikings HC Mike Zimmer mean when he said he 'miscalculated?' Ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2021-01-07T17:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about all the things that Mike Zimmer may have meant when talking about miscalculating the offseason, namely relying on players that hadn't been prove...

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PFF's Sam Monson breaks down what happened to the 2020 Vikings and what needs to happen this offseason from 2021-01-06T20:12:55

Matthew Coller is joined by Sam Monson of Pro Football Focus to talk about the Vikings' defense, the bets that they made this year that went belly up, the pairing of Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins, w...

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TMLG: If Kubiak retires, what should the Vikings look for in an OC? from 2021-01-05T21:00

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles goes in depth on what makes a great offensive coordinator based on his experience with Pat Shurmur and Frank Reich. He talks about adapting to players' skill...

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What's up with that guy? Chad Graff of The Athletic previews the Vikings' offseason from 2021-01-04T20:05:07

Matthew Coller and Chad Graff dive deep into the biggest names in Vikings land and what their future holds. What did Mike Zimmer's comments about 7-9 mean? Does Gary Kubiak return as offensive coor...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about Vikings' win over Lions, Zimmer's postgame and things we're certain about from 2021-01-04T00:44:45

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk after the Vikings' win over Detroit about some interesting comments from head coach Mike Zimmer about the team's final record. What's the No. 1 offsea...

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Fun with Lions-Vikings -- who to get excited about and the Lions' bad QB history from 2021-01-01T17:01:45

Matthew Coller and Manny Hill take on some fun questions regarding this week's Lions-Vikings game, including which Lions quarterback you'd pick to lead a game-winning drive that wasn't Matthew Staf...

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NFL Draft names you need to know with CBS Sports's Chris Trapasso from 2020-12-31T17:04:28

Matthew Coller and CBS Sports's Chris Trapasso talk about whether the Vikings should keep an eye on Trey Lance and whether the offensive and defensive line classes are strong this year. Plus they l...

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TMLG: A love to see it, hate to see it recap of the Vikings' season from 2020-12-30T06:05

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings Jeremiah Sirles talk decide to pass on breaking down the Vikings-Saints film and elect to do the entire show with the "love to see it, hate to see it" ga...

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Making the Vikings' offense modern, Part 1 with author/coach Bobby Peters from 2020-12-29T21:06:39

This is part 1 of a series diving deep into what makes NFL offenses modern and what the Minnesota Vikings can stand to learn from this season in order to upgrade next year. How do modern offenses u...

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Comparing a mild Vikings offseason vs. an aggresive one with PFF's Brad Spielberger from 2020-12-28T18:41:38

The Minnesota Vikings are in position to play it straight this offseason and make a few nice signings and otherwise stay the course. They could also blow it up and do some wild things like trading ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin explains how the Minnesota Vikings ended up with a losing 2020 season from 2020-12-26T13:00

In an epic breakdown of everything that caused the Minnesota Vikings to miss the playoffs in 2020 Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin go from start to finish on who's to blame and how we got here. W...

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Jiminy Christmas the Vikings allowed 52 points against the Saints -- now what? from 2020-12-26T03:09:13

Matthwe Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down the Vikings' ridiculous Christmas Day loss to the New Orleans Saints. How did they give up 52 points? Why was this actually a classic 2020 Vikings game....

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down who Vikings-Saints matters to most from 2020-12-24T06:05

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about which players need to show up against the Saints, regardless of the outcome. Does Eric Wilson have something to gain? Will we see any less of Da...

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What do the last two Vikings games mean for Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins? from 2020-12-23T18:00

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom of Zone Coverage talk attempt a hardcore breakdown of Vikings and Saints but it doesn't last very long as they quickly dive into what would happen if the Vikings come...

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TMLG: The offseason path to improving the Vikings' offensive and defensive lines from 2020-12-22T19:23

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the serious struggles of the Vikings' offensive and defensive lines against the Chicago Bears and talk about whether there's a ...

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Dissecting what went wrong for the 2020 Vikings and where it's going with PFF's Eric Eager from 2020-12-21T23:19:35

Matthew Coller and Eric Eagar of Pro Football Focus get together to completely break down why the Vikings missed the playoffs, from struggling to decide on a direction to Mike Zimmer's coaching to ...

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Frustrating loss to the Bears is the final nail in the coffin for the Vikings' postgame chances from 2020-12-20T23:55:45

Matthew Coller and Paul Hodowanic break down how the Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears in maddening fashion in which they continued to run the ball when they needed to throw it and ultimately Justi...

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Brett Kollmann dives deep into Justin Jefferson and finds a franchise player from 2020-12-18T22:46:48

Matthew Coller and Brett Kollmann, who does a terrific NFL breakdown YouTube, dive deep into Justin Jefferson's game. They look at how he's become a top notch route runner and what that says about ...

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What would the Vikings be like if Kevin Stefanski stayed? And the great Kirk Cousins debate from 2020-12-17T23:43:14

Matthew Coller is joined by Robert Mays of The Athletic Football Show to talk about whether their pre-season top 10 lists were regrettable and they dive into Kevin Stefanski's success in Cleveland....

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Is Mitch Trubisky back? Would you rather have Jay Cutler or Kirk Cousins? These and many more Bears-Vikings questions from 2020-12-16T22:51:14

Matthew Coller connects with old colleague and noted Bears fan Ramie Makhlouf get together to talk about the important things during Bears week, like who the Bears' QB will be in 2021, whether Chic...

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TMLG: What happened to the Vikings' offense vs. Tampa Bay? And unique Stefon Diggs perspective from 2020-12-15T17:33:37

Former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles joins Matthew Coller to break down the All-22 film and figure out what went wrong for the offense against the Bucs, especially in key situations. How the off...

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The Dan Bailey decision and Stefon Diggs speaks ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-12-14T22:59:22

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about what Mike Zimmer said regarding the performance of Dan Bailey on Sunday and whether the Vikings' kicker would be cut. They also talk about Stefo...

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Vikings have kicking (and blocking, pass rushing and third down offense) meltdown in Tampa Bay from 2020-12-13T23:19:34

Matthew Coller and intern Paul dive deep into the Vikings' loss to the Tampa Bay Bucs, which now puts them on the outside of the playoff race. Was it purely Dan Bailey's fault they lost? Or was the...

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Will the final four games impact Kirk Cousins's future? Ft. Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune from 2020-12-11T21:00

Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings reporter Andrew Krammer discuss the Vikings' matchup on offense against Tampa Bay's strong defense and whether these final four games will change the way the...

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Is Tom Brady washed? And a closer look at the Vikings' offense from 2020-12-10T22:00

Matthew Coller connects with Pro Football Focus's George Chahrouri to talk about Tom Brady's play this year as the Minnesota Vikings get ready to take on the Tampa Bay Bucs. And Trench Warfare's Br...

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The Vikings don't have any tight ends to play against Tampa Bay ft ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-12-10T00:10:48

With Irv Smith Jr. out and Kyle Rudolph missing from practice, who will play tight end for the Vikings? Is Tom Brady washed or will the Vikings' defense struggle to contain the Bucs' offense? What ...

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Did the Vikings win the 2020 NFL Draft? from 2020-12-09T01:06:30

Matthew Coller and Yahoo! Sports draft analyst Eric Edholm break down what Eric missed about Justin Jefferson and whether the Vikings had the best draft of anyone in 2020. Does Ezra Cleveland fit a...

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TMLG: What do the Vikings need to fix before facing Tampa Bay? from 2020-12-08T03:25:04

Matthew Coller and former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down what they saw on tape between the Vikings and Jaguars. Why did Kirk Cousins struggle? Did the Vikings offense change s...

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The Vikings end Sunday in a playoff spot -- now what? from 2020-12-07T01:34:54

Matthew Coller and intern Paul look at the very, very bad game between the Vikings and Jaguars and what it says about the Vikings that they barely escaped with a win. Can they fix the incredible am...

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Even the sorry Jaguars are a huge opponent for the Minnesota Vikings ft ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-12-04T19:11:21

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about how the Vikings can't afford another loss like they had against Atlanta or Dallas. They look at whether Kirk Cousins has turned a corner and how...

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Assessing the teams ahead of the Vikings in the playoff race ft. Steven Ruiz from 2020-12-03T21:00

Matthew Coller connects with USA Today's For The Win NFL writer Steven Ruiz to talk about the three teams ahead of the Vikings in the playoff race. Is Tom Brady washed? Why isn't Kyler Murray takin...

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Should the Vikings still be scouting QBs? And the deep dive into the Jaguars you didn't know you needed from 2020-12-02T21:00

Matthew Coller gets together with Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated to talk about whether the Minnesota Vikings should still be considering first-round quarterbacks this offseason after Kirk Cousin...

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What does the win over the Panthers mean for Vikings, Kirk Cousins? Ft. Jeremiah Sirles from 2020-12-01T21:51:54

On this episode of Tuesday Morning Left Guard, former Viking offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles dives deep into the Vikings' win over the Panthers, why Eric Kendricks deserves to be All-Pro again, a...

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Diving deep on Mike Zimmer's past and future with Tyler Dunne from 2020-11-30T20:41:32

Matthew Coller connects with former Bleacher Report long-form author Tyler Dunne, who has launched GoLongTD.substack.com and one of his first articles was a deep dive on Vikings coach Mike Zimmer. ...

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Vikings win over the Panthers means they're in the playoff hunt, even if it was weird from 2020-11-30T00:27:38

Matthew Coller and intern Paul discuss Kirk Cousins's final drive, the incredible amount of mistakes by the Panthers that led to the Vikings winning and what it means for the overall direction of t...

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What's still to watch this Vikings season? Plus comparing Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson from 2020-11-27T22:19:55

Matthew Coller attempts to preview Vikings-Panthers with Pioneer Press reporter Dane Mizutani but they ultimately end up discussing the Vikings' future and what's left to focus on this season. Some...

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How the 2017 Vikings were built vs. how the future Vikings will be built with PFF's Eric Eager from 2020-11-25T22:00

Matthew Coller and Dr. Eric Eager of the PFF Forecast podcast talk about Matthew's book announcement and how the 2017 Vikings were built in comparison to what they have to build around going forwar...

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Breaking down the Vikings-Cowboys tape and Teddy's return from 2020-11-24T22:07:29

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the tape, looking at several game-changing plays between the Vikings and Cowboys. How did Andy Dalton and their offense flouris...

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Why doesn't Kirk Cousins succeed in game-winning situations? from 2020-11-24T06:05

Matthew Coller and Football Outsiders film analyst Derrik Klassen dive deep into what it takes to lead a game-winning drive and why Kirk Cousins has struggled in this area. Plus why it's unfair to ...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about what the Vikings' loss to Cowboys means and overusing Dalvin Cook into the ground from 2020-11-23T17:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about whether there's any statements from the last 3 weeks that they would take back after the Vikings' loss to the Dallas Cowboys. They discuss the s...

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Vikings suffer a crushing loss to Dallas -- who are we blaming? from 2020-11-23T04:14:18

Matthew Coller and intern Paul go right to the pie chart to decide how much of the Vikings' 31-28 loss was on Kirk Cousins, where we would place the other blame. How the Vikings' defensive line str...

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Where we were right and wrong about the Vikings and what it means ft ESPN's Myron Medcalf from 2020-11-21T22:00

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Myron Medcalf talk about some of the things they expected before the Minnesota Vikings' season started and how it's played out. Did any of us see Justin Jefferson being th...

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Trap game? Letdown game? Vikings blowout? How will Vikings-Cowboys play out? Ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-11-20T22:49:37

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin dive deep into the Vikings-Cowboys matchup and break down how the two teams match up, what's gone right for the Vikings that they can carry over against Da...

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Are the Vikings the future of the NFC North? from 2020-11-20T00:59:52

Matthew Coller and Bleacher Report's Kalyn Kahler talk about every NFC North team and their outlook going forward this year and beyond. Is there any path for the Bears to be good? Why has Justin Je...

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How good can Justin Jefferson be? ft. Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune from 2020-11-18T21:00

Matthew Coller and Star Tribune Vikings beat reporter Andrew Krammer talk about their respective All-22 film articles and what stood out to both is Justin Jefferson's incredible play. What's his ce...

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TMLG: The winners and losers of the Vikings' victory over Chicago from 2020-11-17T21:00

Matthew Coller and former Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about Justin Jefferson's emergence as one of the best players in the NFL, why the Bears are in a tremendously bad spot and how Mike Zimmer was ...

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Vikings beat the Bears ugly -- now throw it to Justin Jefferson more from 2020-11-17T07:07:37

Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' 19-13 win over the Bears, what it means for the playoff race, how Kirk Cousins went against a lot of narratives, why the Vikings should have trusted him more...

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Your Vikings-Bears preview with Laurence Holmes of 670 The Score from 2020-11-15T06:05

Matthew Coller is joined by Laurence Holmes, talk host at 670 The Score in Chicago to talk about why the Bears' offense has been so bad this year, how their defense plans to stop Dalvin Cook and wh...

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Would you rather be the Jets or the Vikings for the next five years? from 2020-11-14T06:05

Matthew Coller connects with New York Daily news football writer Charles McDonald to talk about tanking and whether the Vikings would have been better off if they went the route of the New York Jet...

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Are Kirk Cousins's MNF issues real? Do the Bears regret not signing Teddy? from 2020-11-13T06:05

The Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears play Monday night so Matthew Coller got together with Ramie Makhlouf to talk about whether the Bears regret their QB decision this offseason, who the top Vik...

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin grades every position at the midway point from 2020-11-12T06:05

Matthew Coller and Courtney Cronin get together to evaluate every position group through eight weeks. What do we make of Kirk Cousins's play? Is Dalvin Cook legitimately an MVP candidate? Should we...

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ESPN's Bill Barnwell joins to talk Cousins vs. Jimmy G and the perils of GM'ing from 2020-11-11T06:05

Matthew Coller connects with one of ESPN's top NFL analysts to break down the Vikings' quarterback situation, where it stands now and in the future. They discuss whether a Cousins/Garoppolo trade w...

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TMLG: Is the Vikings' model sustainable against the Chicago Bears? from 2020-11-10T20:42:49

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles get together to talk about what the tape showed us about the Vikings' win over the Detroit Lions and what they can take forward with them....

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OK fine, let's really talk about the Vikings getting back into the playoff race from 2020-11-09T21:52:11

Matthew Coller and Chad Graff of The Athletic dive deep into the Vikings' last two wins and which parts of them are sustainable. Can the Vikings really get hot enough down the stretch to get back i...

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After whipping the Lions, is it time to talk about the Vikings getting back in the race? from 2020-11-08T23:49:41

So the Vikings killed the Lions. We first need to talk about how the Lions are an embarrassment and it's astonishing that they kept Matt Patricia as their head coach. After that, we break down the ...

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Are the Vikings and Detroit similar at QB? from 2020-11-07T06:05

Matthew Coller talks with Jeff Riger of 97.1 The Ticket in Detroit and break down whether the struggles of the Lions are Matthew Stafford's fault or the team around him. Are Detroit fans rooting fo...

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How does the current Vikings rebuild compare to the first Mike Zimmer rebuild? from 2020-11-06T06:05

Matthew Coller and Dave Campbell of the Associated Press get together to look back on when Mike Zimmer first arrived in 2014 and how he turned around the team quickly. Are the Vikings in a similar ...

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Can we convince PFF's Sam Monson that the Vikings will get back into the race? from 2020-11-05T06:05

The Minnesota Vikings didn't trade anyone, so does that mean they believe they can get back in the playoff race? Well, the upcoming schedule gives them a chance so Matthew Coller attempted to convi...

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So...why no Vikings trades? from 2020-11-04T06:05

Matthew Coller and Sam Ekstrom from Zone Coverage break down the Vikings' lack of movement on deadline day. Did the team get convinced they can compete now or was it simply not a year for sellers? ...

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Tuesday Morning Left Guard: Signs of progress on the Vikings' offensive line from 2020-11-03T18:50:25

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles break down the Vikings' very strong offensive line performance against the Green Bay Packers and what it means for the future. Should Ezra...

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The Vikings' short and long-term future at the trade deadline ft. Courtney Cronin from 2020-11-02T22:02

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down the Vikings' win over the Packers and talk about how it could shape the trade deadline. Will they avoid moving people now? Plus what does the tr...

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The Vikings still going to trade people despite beating the Packers, right? from 2020-11-02T00:52:26

Matthew Coller and intern Paul break down the Vikings' win over the Green Bay Packers. What does it mean toward the trade deadline? What do we make of the fact the Vikings' best win of the year cam...

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Let's talk about Zach Wilson with CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso from 2020-10-31T05:05

Draft analysts are starting to buzz about BYU's exciting quarterback Zach Wilson. Chris Trapasso did an awesome film breakdown of Wilson's skillset and he joined Matthew Coller to talk about all th...

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Let's go with the trades, Vikings ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-10-29T20:25:27

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin ask why the Vikings haven't traded anyone yet and then look at the upcoming schedule, what things are most interesting to watch the rest of the way and how...

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Checking on the Packers but actually still talking about the Vikings' future with Jason Wilde from 2020-10-28T20:05

Matthew Coller and ESPNWisconsin's Jason Wilde begin the episode talking about the Packers as contenders and how they might be a bit of a paper tiger but they end up discussing comparisons between ...

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TMLG: Breaking down Justin Fields, trade deadline speculation and love it/hate it from 2020-10-27T20:00

Matthew Coller and former Viking lineman Jeremiah Sirles break down Justin Fields's incredible debut for Ohio State and talk about QB scouting. What you're looking for in a player's skill and chara...

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Let's play: Do the Vikings regret that? Ft. Ben Goessling of the Star Tribune from 2020-10-27T05:05

Matthew Coller and Ben Goessling discuss how the Vikings will approach the trade deadline and how decisions could be impacted by Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer's need for the team to bounce back qui...

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Harrison Smith and Adam Thielen trade rumors and the SKOL Searching QB movement from 2020-10-25T22:02:52

Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated get together to discuss rumors from reports and Twitter searching that point to either Harrison Smith or Adam Thielen or both being traded. Is t...

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Mike Zimmer trade scenarios and Kirk Cousins's contract with PFF's Brad Spielberger from 2020-10-25T05:05

Matthew Coller and Brad Spielberger from Pro Football Focus talk about his article arguing that the Vikings should trade Mike Zimmer to the Cincinnati Bengals. Would it be better for Zimmer to coac...

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From Moss to Favre to the roof collapse, a look back at 2010 with three Vikings beat reporters from 2020-10-23T16:05

Matthew Coller is joined by Judd Zulgad, Chip Scoggins and Brian Murphy to talk about their memories from 2010, the craziest Vikings season of all time, as we close in on the anniversary of a ton o...

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A crazy day in Vikings land: Yannick Ngakoue traded to Baltimore, Spielman speaks, Hunter out for the year from 2020-10-22T18:46:27

Whew. What a morning for the Minnesota Vikings. Matthew Coller and intern Paul get together to go over all the events of Thursday morning, inclduding the Vikings making a trade, Rick Spielman talki...

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A Vikings-y look at the 2021 NFL Draft class (yes, the quarterbacks) with PFF's Austin Gayle from 2020-10-21T20:39:22

Matthew Coller and PFF draft analyst Austin Gayle break down Matthew's bad draft simulation and which quarterbacks are going to dominate the top of the draft. Plus why it would make sense for the V...

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Tuesday Morning Left Guard: What the Vikings-Falcons tape says about the future from 2020-10-20T20:07:11

Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles hold their noses as they watch back the Vikings-Falcons tape and talk about some of the areas that simply won't get bet...

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Ghosts of Vikings past and future, the trade deadline and what to do with Kirk Cousins from 2020-10-19T21:07:01

Matthew Coller and ESPN's Courtney Cronin break down how Kirk Cousins has been a disappointment overall since his signing in 2018 and what the Vikings can do about it now. We look back at their opt...

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Everyone is under fire after the Vikings' horrendous loss to the Falcons from 2020-10-18T23:48:31

The Vikings collapsed against a winless team on Sunday. Now what? And what does it say about a botched offseason? Does someone get fired? Do we start talking about Mike Zimmer's future?Learn more a...

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A new offensive line combination and what if the Vikings lose to the Falcons from 2020-10-17T01:00

Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad talk about Dru Samia's absence from Sunday's game against the Falcons and what the Vikings' decision at guard tells us about Ezra Cleveland's status. Plus why they st...

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Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic looks into the Vikings' future at coach and QB from 2020-10-16T05:05

Matthew Coller is joined Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic to project the future of the Vikings. Why do fans have a low approval rating of Kirk Cousins? Is he paired with the wrong coach? How will th...

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About those Kirk Cousins trade scenarios and checking in on Teddy from 2020-10-15T05:05

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Can we trace the Vikings' 1-4 start back to the offseason? from 2020-10-14T16:00

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Was the Vikings' guard situation foreseeable? And what happens now that the Vikings are 1-4? from 2020-10-13T21:00

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Was Sunday night the most Vikings-y loss of the Mike Zimmer era? Ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-10-12T21:53:59

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A classic Vikings collapse in Seattle from 2020-10-12T06:40

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What's gonna happen between the Vikings and Seahawks and the rest of the NFC from 2020-10-10T05:05

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Sunday night vs. Seahawks is the Vikings' season on the line ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-10-09T02:05

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How much we should value a Vikings win and what's surprised PFF's Sam Monson so far from 2020-10-08T05:05

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Yahoo! Sports' Eric Edholm breaks down why Justin Jefferson has become a breakout rookie from 2020-10-07T16:00

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Tuesday Morning Left Guard: Signs of progress for the Vikings' offense from 2020-10-06T21:00

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Grading the Vikings at the quarter mark of the season with Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer from 2020-10-06T05:05

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Do the Vikings suddenly have a dangerous offense? from 2020-10-05T16:00

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The Vikings beat the Texans. That's good, right? Ft. ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-10-04T22:50

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Danielle Hunter's second opinion, another cornerback combo and how well you know the Texans from 2020-10-03T00:05

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Would you rather be the Vikings or Texans? from 2020-10-02T05:05

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OK fine, we'll talk Tank for Trevor and Vikings recent draft history with PFF's Mike Renner from 2020-09-30T20:05

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Tuesday Morning LG: The Vikings' OL struggles impacted everything except Justin Jefferson from 2020-09-29T19:53:10

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The short term and long term of Kirk Cousins, the Vikings' O-line, weapons and DBs from 2020-09-29T05:05:04

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The Vikings are 0-3, who should we blame? Why can't they complete a game-winning drive? When will they win? from 2020-09-28T21:03:54

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The Vikings' loss to the Titans was crazy and entertaining and there's a lot to talk about from 2020-09-27T23:52:49

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Let's talk about the Vikings' defense with Cody Alexander from 2020-09-26T05:05:30

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about a bizarre week in Vikings land, moving Kirk, injuries and the final record from 2020-09-25T01:00:16

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How much are circumstances impacting Kirk Cousins and the Vikings' offense? from 2020-09-24T05:05:04

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Kirk Cousins probably isn't going anywhere from 2020-09-23T16:00:10

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Tuesday Morning Left Guard: Jeremiah Sirles breaks down Vikings-Colts, both problems and potential fixes from 2020-09-22T20:00:12

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Barr to IR, analyzing QB tiers with Bleacher Report's Kalyn Kahler from 2020-09-22T05:10:04

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Is it possible to overreact to Sunday's loss? Going down the rabbit hole of the Vikings' future from 2020-09-21T17:00:12

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Is it time to have some tough Vikings conversations? Reacting to the Indy loss from a big picture perspective from 2020-09-20T22:58:51

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What if the Vikings win? what if the Vikings lose? from 2020-09-19T05:10:08

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks Vikings panic, pressure and how to beat the Colts from 2020-09-18T05:05:16

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Should the Vikings be worried about the Colts? from 2020-09-17T05:05:02

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Diving deep on the games around the NFL that impact the Vikings from 2020-09-16T05:10:03

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Should we criticize the Vikings' play calling vs. the Packers? from 2020-09-15T05:05:28

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Overreaction Monday: How much freakout is too much freakout after Vikings loss to Packers? from 2020-09-14T18:00:09

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Everything goes wrong for the Vikings against the Packers -- what now? from 2020-09-13T23:47:40

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Emergency Podcast: Vikings sign Dalvin Cook -- did they make the right move? from 2020-09-12T18:03:11

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Former NFL QB Bruce Gradkowski breaks down Kirk Cousins (and a Packers/Vikings hot routez) from 2020-09-11T05:10:08

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles breaks down Vikings-Packers in the trenches from 2020-09-10T21:00:08

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks Danielle Hunter on IR, Dalvin Cook without a contract -- so now what? from 2020-09-10T02:30:08

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Week 1 and 2020 Vikings predictions with ESPN's Myron Medcalf from 2020-09-09T05:10:25

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Aaron Nagler breaks down what Green Bay's offseason means for Packers/Vikings from 2020-09-08T05:10:22

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Clowney vs. Ngakoue, Peterson is a Lion, Vikings name a practice squad from 2020-09-07T05:10:02

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin reacts to the Vikings' roster cut down and picks the schedule from 2020-09-05T22:46:30

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All Teams Draft with Robert Mays of The Athletic from 2020-09-04T05:10:03

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Kirk Cousins vs. Aaron Rodgers vs. Matt Stafford from 2020-09-03T05:05:04

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Mike Zimmer's latest adjustment comes off the field from 2020-09-02T10:00:12

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Riley Reiff is staying... what does it mean short and long term? Plus Vikings vs. Packers questions from 2020-09-01T19:50:25

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More perspectives on the Vikings' trade for Yannick Ngakoue from 2020-08-31T05:10:12

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Emergency podcast: ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down Vikings' trade for Yannick Ngakoue from 2020-08-30T17:34:47

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Breaking down the Vikings' US Bank Stadium scrimmage from 2020-08-29T05:10:07

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Vikings choose to practice plus PFF's Ian Hartitz talks Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen projections from 2020-08-28T05:10:26

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles breaks down how the Vikings will look in the trenches in 2020 from 2020-08-27T05:10:23

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin plays "Will That Guy Make The Team" from 2020-08-26T05:10:21

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Emergency podcast: ESPN's Kevin Seifert breaks down Vikings announcing no fans for the first two games from 2020-08-25T16:27:24

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How the Vikings' offense and defense maximize talent ft. PFF's Seth Galina from 2020-08-25T05:10:12

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Are the Vikings at a disadvantage without fans? How long until Ezra Cleveland plays? from 2020-08-24T05:10:15

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Dalvin Cook and the Vikings break off talks -- what happens next? from 2020-08-22T05:10:01

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Apologizing to Vikings players we didn't expect to start from 2020-08-21T05:10:28

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Cook contract drama continues, PFF's Eric Eager talks Vikings over-unders from 2020-08-20T05:25:40

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ESPN's Mike Clay talks Vikings projections and Irv Smith Sr. breaks down his son's game from 2020-08-19T05:10:01

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Vikings TE Brandon Dillon and ESPN's Courtney Cronin talk about the start of training camp from 2020-08-18T05:10:07

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ESPN's Bill Barnwell talks Vikings HOF chances and declining NFL teams from 2020-08-17T05:10:01

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Finally a real Vikings practice plus over/unders and Mr. Mankato odds with Chris Long from 2020-08-15T05:10:16

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How valuable is Justin Jefferson to the Vikings' success in 2020? from 2020-08-14T05:10:01

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin takes the Pre Actual Vikings Practices Happening survey from 2020-08-13T05:10:13

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Brett Kollmann of "The Film Room" breaks down what the Vikings' offense will look like in 2020 from 2020-08-12T05:10:04

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Star Tribune's Ben Goessling talks cornerbacks and about the value of Vikings training camp from 2020-08-11T05:10:03

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PFF's Mike Renner talks opt outs, Hot Routez touches on Kirk Cousins's future Hall of Fame chances from 2020-08-10T05:10:04

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Some answers, more questions from Vikings conference calls this week from 2020-08-08T05:10:05

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Was the Packers' offseason as bad as we think? ESPN Wisconsin's Jason Wilde breaks it down from 2020-08-07T05:10:04

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Ezra Cleveland is playing guard -- what does that mean for the Vikings' offensive line? from 2020-08-06T05:00:09

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Steven Ruiz talks defensive innovation and the most interesting NFC teams from 2020-08-05T05:10:22

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ESPN's Courtney Cronin breaks down PJ Hall trade, Rick Spielman's extension with pie charts from 2020-08-04T05:05:20

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Vikings camp preview, superstars only edition from 2020-08-03T05:10:08

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The Athletic's Ted Nguyen explains how to watch the Vikings like a film expert from 2020-08-02T05:10:02

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The most interesting players in Vikings camp and the best players in the NFL from 2020-07-31T05:10:17

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Intriguing rookies on the schedule and what the Vikings can learn from the Chiefs from 2020-07-30T05:10:01

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Vikings NT Michael Pierce opts out and Ryan Harris tells Kubiak stories from 2020-07-29T05:10:21

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A case of the Mondays for the Minnesota Vikings from 2020-07-28T15:05

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Rivers McCown talks Vikings AFC South opponents from 2020-07-27T05:10:05

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Zimmer-Cook drama and Star Tribune's Andrew Kramer breaks down Vikings camp storylines from 2020-07-26T05:05:19

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Mike Tanier talks Vikings, analytics, Football Outsiders Almanac and AFC West from 2020-07-24T05:10:21

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3 Vikings beat reporters react to Mike Zimmer's contract extension from 2020-07-23T15:39:47

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Camp is...happening? And a Vikings defensive preview with ESPN's Courtney Cronin from 2020-07-22T05:25:04

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How will Vikings rookies be impacted by bizarre offseason? from 2020-07-22T05:15:02

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Analyzing every offensive training camp battle from 2020-07-20T05:20:14

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ESPN ranked the Vikings' offensive weapons 17th, is that fair? from 2020-07-20T05:10:20

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What does Derrick Henry's deal mean for Dalvin Cook? from 2020-07-17T05:15:06

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The Athletic's Jon Krawczynski enters Vikings imagination land from 2020-07-17T05:10:02

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Should you draft Dalvin Cook for your fantasy team? from 2020-07-15T05:10:26

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Grappling with playing football in COVID times from 2020-07-15T05:05:07

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What's going on with Mike Zimmer's contract? from 2020-07-13T05:10:02

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PFF's Eric Eager explains why he's betting the under on the 2020 Vikings from 2020-07-13T05:05:14

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Which teams have the most unique offenses? from 2020-07-10T05:10:22

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What do analytics say about Kirk Cousins? from 2020-07-10T05:05:14

What statistics are sustainable from year to year and which might suggest regression for Kirk Cousins? How does he perform when asked to throw the ball often? What context do we need when analyzing...

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Which NFC East teams are playoff threats to the Vikings from 2020-07-08T05:10:23

Which teams are a threat to make the playoffs? Why is Dallas a top contender? What do we think of Daniel Jones? Is Washington going to be bad or would they be a surprise contender in the division? ...

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What happened to the Vikings' 2016 and 2017 draft classes? from 2020-07-08T05:05:19

Why Pat Elflein is a make or break player for 2020 training camp? Was picking him a mistake in 2017? If Dalvin Cook doesn't play, is there anyone from the '17 class who might have an impact this se...

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Does the preseason matter? Who's entering a make-or-break camp? from 2020-07-06T16:05:44

Is there any evidence that preseason games actually tell us something about the regular season? Who would be hurt by a lack of preseason? Can Chad Beebe finally show what he can do and make a stack...

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Preseason COVID changes and 'What Happened There,' Vikings edition from 2020-07-06T05:05:12

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How does Cam Newton fit and where does Mike Zimmer rank? from 2020-07-03T05:20:12

Matthew Coller and Myron Medcalf discuss whether Cam Newton still has anything left in the tank and how good he was in his prime. Plus Mike Zimmer cracked the top 10 on a coach rankings list, does ...

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The most underrated Vikings of the 90s/2000s from 2020-07-03T05:10:11

Why Carl Lee was a shutdown corner of the day, what Amp Lee would have been like these days, an appreciation for Moe Williams and more.... Read Matthew's work at PurpleInsider.substack.comLearn mor...

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A chat with Justin Allen, trainer for three key young Vikings players from 2020-07-01T05:20:19

How have offseason training sessions been impacted by COVID? What does Justin make of Justin Jefferson's athleticism? Does Cam Dantzler have to gain weight? How is Holton Hill approaching a season ...

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What was it like to cover Brett Favre? from 2020-07-01T05:10:24

Chip talks about why Favre was the most interesting athlete to cover, the landscape before Brett Favre arrived in Minnesota, what he was like to talk with on a weekly basis, how he built his legend...

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Vikings RB Alexander Mattison talks about using his voice for change from 2020-06-29T05:20:15

Mattison talks about how his experiences when he was young shaped his drive to speak out against inequality and the changing landscape of the NFL and how players using their voices for change is be...

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Which young QBs are coming for Kirk Cousins? from 2020-06-29T05:10:11

Is Dwayne Haskins the most Cousins-like QB in the NFL? What did Derrik see from him last year that might point toward future success? Is Daniel Jones the quarterback the Giants were hoping for or w...

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What makes a winning NFL team? from 2020-06-26T05:20:11

How do we decide what makes for an effective passing game? Would you rather be a downfield or short passing team? When are the right times to run the ball? If winning connects to QB play, what aspe...

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Which young Vikings must develop quickly? from 2020-06-26T05:15:07

What can we take away from the small sample sizes of Armon Watts and Kris Boyd? Is Holton Hill still in the mix? How does Garrett Bradbury's progress impact the guard positions? Are the Vikings mor...

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Fearing for football and Vikings coordinator speak from 2020-06-24T05:15:42

Will the NFL have the same issues with outbreaks at their facilities? What will they have to do in order to play on time? Plus: What Gary Kubiak said about Dalvin Cook and running backs was interes...

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2020 expectations for Kirk Cousins from 2020-06-24T05:05:06

If Kirk Cousins is the 13th best QB in the NFL, will that be enough? Can he handle offensive shootouts? How should his supporting cast impact expectations? Plus Hot Routez returns with Manny's bri...

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Former Viking QB Gus Frerotte talks Randy Moss and breaks down his greatest game in Minnesota from 2020-06-22T05:15:16

What was Gus's first run in Minnesota like? Did he enjoy Randy Moss as a teammate behind the scenes? What happened that day in 2003 to give him a chance to have one of the all-time great Viking QB ...

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Are the Lions a threat to the Vikings in the NFC North? from 2020-06-22T05:05:13

Can a team coached by Matt Patricia actually make the postseason? What factors might change for him as a coach in Year 3? Do the Pride Podcast guys think Matt Stafford has improved into his 30s and...

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Ranking the Vikings' position groups from 2020-06-19T05:15:34

Where would George rank Kirk Cousins among quarterbacks? How much would Dalvin Cook's status impact the skill position group? Does Irv Smith hold the keys to maintaining a very good group of weapon...

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Why Randy Moss belongs on Monday Night Football from 2020-06-19T05:10:04

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Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the 5 best players he played with from 2020-06-17T05:10:05

The story of Sirles's first practice battle with Everson Griffen and what makes him so dominating, why Cam Newton was a great teammate, the story of Lorenzo Alexander and how Antonio Gates taught S...

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Former Viking Sage Rosenfels breaks down the 5 best players he played with from 2020-06-17T05:05:15

Sage talks about what it was like to play with Rickey Williams during his all-time great 2002 season, why he threw the ball to Andre Johnson, the best throw he's ever seen from Brett Favre, why Zac...

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Replacing Stefon Diggs and the most interesting receivers the Vikings face from 2020-06-15T05:10:13

We also look at the five most intriguing receivers that the Vikings will go up against this year, including Chris Godwin, DJ Chark, Allen Robinson, AJ Brown and Tyler Lockett. Make sure you check ...

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Should the Vikings be worried about a Bears resurgence? from 2020-06-15T05:05:11

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? ...

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Finding new ways to think about Dalvin Cook's next contract from 2020-06-12T05:20:07

Do the Vikings have more leverage? How is his situation different than other running backs? Could Alexander Mattison take Cook's job? Make sure you read Matthew Coller's written work at PurpleInsi...

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Vikings' Michael Pierce signing went under the radar from 2020-06-12T05:10:11

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...

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The Vikings Hall of Very Good team from 2020-06-10T05:10:13

Check out the entire list by becoming a subscriber at PurpleInsider.substack.com. Matthew and Brian discuss why Jim Marshall isn't in the Hall of Fame, Percy Harvin as one of the most exciting pla...

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How Dalvin Cook overcame the 'red flags' from 2020-06-10T05:05:22

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 Bridgew...

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Emergency reaction: Dalvin Cook is holding out from 2020-06-09T00:38:45

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 ge...

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Which Viking rookie will make the biggest impact? from 2020-06-08T16:59:35

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...

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Will the Vikings let Mike Zimmer coach without a contract extension? from 2020-06-08T05:05:06

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 tha...

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How will NFL broadcasts handle fan-less games? from 2020-06-05T05:10:20

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 th...

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Offensive innovators and the legend of Daunte Culpepper from 2020-06-05T05:05:05

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' of...

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How the 2019 Vikings draft class will shape the 2020 season from 2020-06-03T05:15:06

What are fair expectations for Garrett Bradbury? Is Irv Smith the most likely player to become a star? Where does Armon Watts and Kris Boyd fit into a young defense? Plus three schedule questions ...

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Deep dive: Why Gary Kubiak's offense works for the Vikings from 2020-06-03T05:05:28

Sage and Matthew Coller break down the Kubiak offense into five parts to explain its success. The running game, personnel, play-action, screens and timely play calling. Why does Kubiak's offense n...

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PFF's Sam Monson breaks down the greatness of Harrison Smith, Adrian Peterson and Randy Moss from 2020-06-01T05:10:05

The show opens with an analysis of Harrison Smith's versatility and what makes different safeties unique. What's the difference between a player who can play everywhere and a pure deep safety? Adr...

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Former NFL receiver Donald Jones breaks down Justin Jefferson from 2020-06-01T05:00:10

The show begins with Jefferson's stop assets. What makes him so good at contested catches? Will it translate? How his ability to run after the catch can make him effective right away. Donald Jones ...

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Vikings tight end Tyler Conklin tells his unique NFL story from 2020-05-29T05:15:01

Conklin breaks down how he went from a basketball player in high school to an NFL tight end, from starring in high school to changing his mind to playing defensive end to now playing a role in a Vi...

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Reimagining the Minnesota Vikings' offseason from 2020-05-29T05:05:08

On the first day of free agency, the Minnesota Vikings signed Kirk Cousins to a contract extension. How would we have viewed the NFL draft? Would there have been an argument to talk Jordan Love or ...

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Vikings minicamp storylines that could have been from 2020-05-27T07:00:14

Would Dalvin Cook have shown up for mandatory minicamp? Would Justin Jefferson be starting on the outside or in the slot? What offensive line combo would have been most likely? Plus Hot Routez ret...

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Kirk Cousins vs. the QB schedule, Part 2 from 2020-05-27T06:00:05

Is Matthew Stafford better than Kirk Cousins? Can we see Teddy Bridgewater having a good year in Carolina? How much does Tom Brady have left? Can Drew Brees continue to stay at the top? Learn mor...

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Kirk Cousins vs. the QB schedule, Part 1 from 2020-05-25T07:00:17

Is Aaron Rodgers washed? What does Philip Rivers have left? Is Ryan Tannehill for real? Can Deshaun Watson carry the Texans even without his best weapon? And how does Kirk Cousins compare to each?...

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Picking the Vikings schedule from 2020-05-25T05:26:02

In the first segment, we look at the opening game against the Green Bay Packers and why that is the perfect way to start the year for the Vikings. We look at the AFC South matchups and whether they...

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Sage Rosenfels talks quarterback traits, upside and Malik Willis from 2022-03-03T23:00

PFF's Brad Spielberger breaks down how NFL QB situations will play out and looks at Danielle Hunter's contract options from 2022-03-03T16:00

Did Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Combine comments point to Cousins as the short-term solution? from 2022-03-03T00:59:31

Breaking down Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O'Connell's comments about Kirk Cousins from 2022-03-02T06:00

Former Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels joins from the NFL Combine to talk about the Combine's future, pass rushers and QB wins from 2022-03-01T18:10:41

How much better would the Vikings have been with Kevin O'Connell instead of Mike Zimmer? from 2022-03-01T06:00

Which Vikings free agents are coming back? Who needs to win the NFL Combine? from 2022-02-28T06:00

Long snapping stories and an NFL Combine preview from 2022-02-27T08:30:14

CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso previews the NFL Combine from 2022-02-26T05:33:53

Breaking down the new Vikings coordinators' press conferences from 2022-02-25T05:34:31

ESPN's Courtney Cronin says goodbye to Minnesota and talks Vikings future from 2022-02-24T05:22:49

PFF's Ben Linsey spins the quarterback wheel and breaks down Kirk Cousins' PFF Annual stats from 2022-02-23T06:29:17

Let's go searching for a Kirk Cousins comparison and talk about the Vikings' free agent plans from 2022-02-22T06:00

Is there anything left to learn about Kirk Cousins? Who are the most interesting teams in the NFC? from 2022-02-21T05:26:56

ESPN's Courtney Cronin dives into Kevin O'Connell's first comments from 2022-02-19T03:36:11

Reacting to Kevin O'Connell's opening press conference as Vikings head coach from 2022-02-18T06:31:27

Pro Football Focus' Sam Monson talks about Kevin O'Connell as a modern head coach and DeShaun Watson rumors from 2022-02-17T04:31:54

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso talks about what he would ask new Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell about the draft from 2022-02-16T05:06:29

Can the Vikings take anything from the Rams? Looking at the best fits for quarterbacks on the trade market from 2022-02-15T06:00

Reacting to the Rams Super Bowl win and more reports that the Vikings want to keep Kirk Cousins from 2022-02-14T04:57:25

CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso sets the stage for the QB draft class from 2022-02-12T23:00

Vikings fan questions, a Super Bowl roundtable and former Bengal Solomon Wilcots joins from 2022-02-11T21:00

PFF's Kevin Cole takes us inside the numbers with Kirk Cousins and the quarterback NFL Draft class from 2022-02-10T22:00

How can Kevin O'Connell boost the Vikings' offense? from 2022-02-10T00:29:03

Spinning the wheel of Minnesota Vikings quarterback options from 2022-02-09T06:00

ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about what we should make of reports that the Vikings want to extend Kirk Cousins from 2022-02-08T06:00

Malik Willis comparison, Pro Bowl fails and how much better the Vikings would have been in 2021 with great coaching from 2022-02-07T05:10:13

Senior Bowl quarterbacks and Vikings bets NBC Sports Betting's Drew Dinsick would make from 2022-02-06T08:41:41

Jim Harbaugh speaks, Brian Murphy reacts to the Vikings hiring Kevin O'Connell from 2022-02-05T04:23:50

Hiring Kevin O'Connell over Jim Harbaugh shouldn't be controversial from 2022-02-04T06:16

Kevin O'Connell is the next head coach and he makes more sense for the Vikings than Jim Harbaugh from 2022-02-03T12:00

Reacting to Jim Harbaugh not coming to Minnesota and Kevin O'Connell getting the Vikings job from 2022-02-03T01:31:48

What could convince us that Jim Harbaugh is a good idea? And a mock Harbaugh press conference? from 2022-02-02T20:38:20

PFF's George Chahrouri imagines a Jim Harbaugh and Vikings marriage and what can the Vikings learn from the Rams from 2022-02-02T01:00:53

Will the Rams reaching the Super Bowl convince another team to trade for Kirk Cousins? from 2022-02-01T06:00

Does a Rams-Bengals Super Bowl tell us anything about the Vikings? from 2022-01-31T04:06:14

Jim Harbaugh will interview with the Vikings, is he a good fit or is this crazy? from 2022-01-30T04:11:41

ESPN Cleveland's Danny Cunningham talks about Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's background from 2022-01-30T00:00

The Athletic's Eno Sarris talks about football's analytics revolution and where Kwesi Adofo-Mensah fits in from 2022-01-28T23:51:50

ESPN's Courtney Cronin reacts to new Vikings GM Kwasi Adofo-Mensah's opening press conference from 2022-01-28T03:00

PFF cap expert Brad Spielberger explains why Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has a chance to be a historic hire for Vikings from 2022-01-27T16:00

Kwesi Adofo-Mensah is the Vikings GM so let's give him some advice to start his tenure from 2022-01-26T17:21

Ryan Poles picks Chicago, Vikings will reportedly hire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as next general manager (Emergency podcast) from 2022-01-25T19:41:53

If the Vikings next GM is Chiefs Ryan Poles, he is making a change at quarterback, right? from 2022-01-25T06:00

Reacting to an insane weekend of divisional NFL playoff games and a rumor that the Vikings are interviewing Todd Bowles a second time from 2022-01-24T04:35:48

Former Bills director of player personnel Jim Monos explains what it's like in an NFL front office from 2022-01-22T08:00

How good is the roster the new Vikings GM is inheriting? from 2022-01-22T06:40

Let's talk about the Vikings' options with Kirk Cousins and the quarterback future from 2022-01-22T06:00

PFF's Anthony Treash lays out the path for a Vikings rebuild from 2022-01-21T04:12:05

ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about the timeline for the Vikings GM and head coach search and Dalvin Cook's future from 2022-01-20T06:00

Can the Vikings follow the Buffalo Bills' model? from 2022-01-19T06:00

Thumbs up or thumbs down to coaching candidates the Vikings have interviewed so far from 2022-01-18T06:00

Should the Vikings have learned anything about their coach search from the first round of the playoffs? from 2022-01-17T04:29:54

Star Tribune's Patrick Reusse ranks all-time Vikings coaches from 2022-01-16T06:00

A closer look at Vikings head coaching candidates Byron Leftwich, Nate Hackett and Doug Pederson from 2022-01-15T04:25:22

The Athletic's Chad Graff joins for mock Vikings GM candidate interviews and what-ifs from the Zimmer era from 2022-01-14T06:43:18

What was it like to play under Mike Zimmer? Former Viking Jeremiah Sirles explains from 2022-01-13T01:00

ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about what it was like to cover Mike Zimmer and what's next for the Vikings from 2022-01-12T05:01

Eric Kendricks' post-firing comments about Mike Zimmer are telling from 2022-01-11T16:00

Reaction to Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman being fired from 2022-01-10T17:41:57

Mike Zimmer refused to get Justin Jefferson his record in meaningless game vs Bears from 2022-01-09T23:45:53

A look at the best and worst Vikings storylines of the 2021 season from 2022-01-08T05:23:17

A Vikings and Bears roast to end a sorry season for both teams from 2022-01-07T05:46:12

Which Vikings are playing their last games on Sunday vs the Bears? from 2022-01-06T14:00

Should the Vikings play starters in Week 18? And take the New Vikings Coach Survey from 2022-01-05T17:00

The Defector's Kalyn Kahler talks about the Vikings' nepotism and chaos from 2022-01-04T17:00

How will we remember the Zimmer and Cousins era? from 2022-01-03T23:00

Vikings show everything that has been wrong with them for a long time in loss to Packers from 2022-01-03T07:22:02

Comparing the Kirk Cousins and Aaron Rodgers COVID situations with ESPN Milwaukee's Jason Wilde from 2022-01-01T18:20:17

Emergency Podcast: Kirk Cousins on COVID list, will miss game vs Green Bay from 2021-12-31T17:26:13

New Year's Eve Minnesota Vikings regrets and resolutions from 2021-12-31T05:21:39

A Vikings themed tribute to John Madden from 2021-12-30T16:00

Hot Routez with Paul Hodowanic, Dalvin Cook speaks, and Sam Ekstrom runs down the headlines from 2021-12-30T07:00

Do the Vikings have a desirable coaching job? from 2021-12-29T16:00

ESPN's Courtney Cronin talks about whether the Vikings loss to Rams signals the end of Mike Zimmer's tenure from 2021-12-28T18:25:55

What do we think Vikings ownership thought watching Sunday's loss from 2021-12-28T00:00

Vikings blew chances against the Rams and Justin Jefferson shows frustration from 2021-12-27T00:05:30