Purple Insider - a Minnesota Vikings and NFL podcast

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Matthew Coller is joined by reporters, players, analysts and much more to break down everything Minnesota Vikings football. From discussing whether JJ McCarthy will take the Vikings to the next level to breaking down offensive line combinations to analyzing the NFC North, this podcast is for people who live and breathe football.

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Today · 1 hr 6 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 9 (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their ninth practice of training camp on Saturday. It was a light workout that saw both Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy take only a handful of reps in shells rather than pads as the team prepares for its night practice and then heads into the preseason. Matthew brings other notes, including chatting with Jamal Adams and a comment and a question for each position group. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hi
Today · 1 hr 5 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 9 (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their ninth practice of training camp on Saturday. It was a light workout that saw both Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy take only a handful of reps in shells rather than pads as the team prepares for its night practice and then heads into the preseason. Matthew brings other notes, including chatting with Jamal Adams and a comment and a question for each position group. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hi
Yesterday · 1 hr 14 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 8, JJ rebounds (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their 8th practice of training camp so far. JJ McCarthy played mostly with the second team but had an improved day from a couple of his rough practices. Kyler Murray struggled with timing and accuracy on Friday. Plus Jamal Adams played a different position and the defense is getting great contributions from the interior D-line. The run game had a few sparks as well. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hi
Yesterday · 1 hr 17 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 8, JJ rebounds (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their 8th practice of training camp so far. JJ McCarthy played mostly with the second team but had an improved day from a couple of his rough practices. Kyler Murray struggled with timing and accuracy on Friday. Plus Jamal Adams played a different position and the defense is getting great contributions from the interior D-line. The run game had a few sparks as well. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hi
Friday · 44 min
Mike Sando on what The Athletic's QB Tiers say about the Vikings' quarterbacks
Matthew Coller is joined by Mike Sando of The Athletic to talk about what the newest QB Tiers article says about Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy and if there's any league trends that he's seen about quarterback play. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Thursday · 43 min
Former AZ Cardinal Chase Edmonds explains truth and myths of Kyler Murray
Former Arizona Cardinals running back Chase Edmonds joins Matthew Coller for a breakdown of some of the narratives surrounding Kyler Murray and how he believes that he can succeed in Minnesota. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Thursday · 1 hr 7 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 7, Kyler surges ahead (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their seventh practice of training camp and the quarterback battle began to take a clear turn as Kyler Murray took the majority of the first-team reps against the first-team defense and performed better than JJ McCarthy. Also the Vikings' owner spoke and OC Wes Phillips talked. Plus other standout performers and notes from practice. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Thursday · 1 hr 6 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 7, Kyler surges ahead (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their seventh practice of training camp and the quarterback battle began to take a clear turn as Kyler Murray took the majority of the first-team reps against the first-team defense and performed better than JJ McCarthy. Also the Vikings' owner spoke and OC Wes Phillips talked. Plus other standout performers and notes from practice. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Wednesday · 18 min
Vikings All-Pro long snapper Andrew DePaola joins the show!
Matthew Coller is joined by Vikings long snapper Andrew DePaola to discuss training camp, his career, and the art of long snapping. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Wednesday · 1 hr 7 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 6, a rookie makes noise (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their sixth practice of training camp. This one was less intense than the first day of pads as a bunch of veterans had days off and the pads were off. But Chuck Demmings flashed again and got into a bit of a scuffle. Both QBs took even reps. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 6, a rookie makes noise (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their sixth practice of training camp. This one was less intense than the first day of pads as a bunch of veterans had days off and the pads were off. But Chuck Demmings flashed again and got into a bit of a scuffle. Both QBs took even reps. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Tuesday · 43 min
Dane Mizutani predicts when QB competition will end
Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins the show to discuss Vikings Training Camp, his breakdown of the QB battle so far, and when he thinks Kevin O'Connell will name a starter. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider
Tuesday · 58 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 5, pads on (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their fifth practice of training camp and their first with pads on. How did Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy perform? How did the rep counts look? And which defensive linemen and outside linebackers stood out now that they could actually start hitting someone? Plus the best players on offense and defense. Brian Flores talked about the outside linebackers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purplein
Tuesday · 57 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 5, pads on (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their fifth practice of training camp and their first with pads on. How did Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy perform? How did the rep counts look? And which defensive linemen and outside linebackers stood out now that they could actually start hitting someone? Plus the best players on offense and defense. Brian Flores talked about the outside linebackers. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purplein
August 2 · 41 min
Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer thinks Kyler Murray is showing his upside in Vikings camp
Matthew Coller is joined by the Star Tribune's Andrew Krammer, who talked about an outstanding practice from Kyler Murray on Thursday and what that means for the Minnesota Vikings' chances in 2026. Not that the QB competition is over but Murray outperformed JJ McCarthy in the first phase and got more first-team reps with Justin Jefferson. Murray and Jefferson clicked, meaning there could be high potential for the offense. Also Andrew previews what's next when the pads come on...
August 2 · 1 hr 18 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 4, Kyler shines (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings held their fourth day of training camp and the last unpadded practice of the year. Matthew Coller talks about how Kyler Murray had an outstanding practice and breaks down the rep counts between him and JJ McCarthy and what it means. Plus a young corner got a chance, good news on Caleb Banks and much more. And Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give his take on the QBs.
August 2 · 49 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 4, Kyler shines (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings held their fourth day of training camp and the last unpadded practice of the year. Matthew Coller talks about how Kyler Murray had an outstanding practice and breaks down the rep counts between him and JJ McCarthy and what it means. Plus a young corner got a chance, good news on Caleb Banks and much more. And Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune joins the show to give his take on the QBs.
August 1 · 1 hr 16 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 3, Jefferson speaks (Part 1)
The Minnesota Vikings went through a walk-through, so there isn't a quarterback recap to break down on Friday but Justin Jefferson spoke with the media after practice. What is his approach to the QB competition? What does he want to see from both QBs and how much will he be involved? Plus, some quotes from Will Fries to Purple Insider and the 5 things Matthew is going to be looking for in the coming days as practice ramps up. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, chec
August 1 · 1 hr 21 min
Vikings training camp recap: Day 3, Jefferson speaks (Part 2)
The Minnesota Vikings went through a walk-through, so there isn't a quarterback recap to break down on Friday but Justin Jefferson spoke with the media after practice. What is his approach to the QB competition? What does he want to see from both QBs and how much will he be involved? Plus, some quotes from Will Fries to Purple Insider and the 5 things Matthew is going to be looking for in the coming days as practice ramps up. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, chec
July 31 · 1 hr 24 min
Minnesota Vikings training camp recap: Day 2 (Part 1)
Matthew Coller talks about everything he saw from Day 2 of Vikings training camp, including Kyler Murray taking more first-team reps than JJ McCarthy and some depth wide receivers having good days. Plus Christian Darrisaw spoke with reporters after practice and was very excited about his health. Wes Phillips and Matt Daniels also talked about Demond Claiborne. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider