Purple Daily - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast

Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller will be previewing every position as the Vikings get set for training camp. They start with the running backs.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller run down the chances of earning a starting job or making the team for each 2017 draft pick. Can Dalvin Cook take over the running back position? Will Pat Elflein win the starting center job? Which late-round pick will step up? Plus, Ben and Matthew take Twitter questions.

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Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller discuss Matthew's breakdown of Derek Carr's numbers versus Sam Bradford's. The results over the last two years are pretty surprising and may give us an indication what Bradford's agent will be seeking. Also, how do all the what-ifs surrounding Teddy Bridgewater affect Bradford's future?

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Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller discuss Pro Football Focus's ranking of the Vikings 2017 roster. Also, they look at several starters who are going into pseudo contract years because how their deals are structured. Judd and Matt also decide which team they'd most like to play for.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller break down the Vikings' position groups they are most and least confident about, then get into the type of competition the Vikings will be facing this year. Which NFC teams are trending up, which are trending down? Did the NFC North teams improve? And which division has the best jerseys?

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Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller get together for a conversation about Xavier Rhodes' future, short and long term. This year the Vikings will be facing some stiff competition at No. 1 receiver. How will they handle it? Will Rhodes be up to the task of facing Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, AJ Green and other elite receivers? And, should the Vikings sign him long term before camp starts?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss Michael Floyd's future with the Minnesota Vikings after a (now confirmed) report that Floyd violated terms of his house arrest by failing an alcohol test. Should the Vikings immediately be looking for a replacement? Could Floyd's time in Minnesota be over before it started? Can the Vikings rely on Laquon Treadwell if Floyd can't play? Plus, Mike Zimmer is evolving as a head coach and Randy Moss got emotional talking about his past with the Vikings.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss Mike Zimmer's return to practice after taking several weeks off to rest following his eighth eye surgery. Also, who are the most interesting Vikings players in 2017? Should the Vikings trade for Eric Decker? And, who is the worst quarterback of all time?

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Judd Zulgad offers up his 10 best Vikings quarterbacks in franchise history, which leads to debate and dissection with Phil Mackey and producer Dave Harrigan. Was Warren Moon high enough? Was Brett Favre here long enough to warrant his ranking?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss Sam Bradford's comments about his contract situation. Would the Vikings be wise to sign him now to a reasonable deal or wait to see whether he can lead them back to the playoffs? How does Teddy Bridgewater's recovery play into the decision? Should Bradford's agent be playing for a deal now? Also, what's Sharrif Floyd's status? What creative ways might Mike Zimmer replace him? And, who should be the next face of the franchise with Adrian Peterson gone?

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Matthew Coller joined Mackey and Judd to discuss Mike Zimmer's recent comments praising cornerback Mackensie Alexander and receiver Laquon Treadwell. Both had rough rookie seasons, but the Vikings' head coach says they are on the right path in OTAs. Should we believe in in their progress or is this just typical offseason hype?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Vikings' decision to release 39 seconds of Teddy Bridgewater throwing. Does the video mean Bridgewater is on his way back? How does Bridgewater's health impact the Vikings' future at quarterback? Also, Mike Zimmer is away from the team as he recovers from eye surgery, did his eye issues impact the Vikings' collapse from 5-0 to 8-8 last season?

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1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Vikings' incredible new practice facility and what it might mean to keeping players in Minnesota. Also, they dig into what Matthew learned from reporting on Teddy Bridgewater's background and what it means to his recovery. And, Matthew and Judd look at Anthony Barr's key role in the 2017 defense and how he could turn things around.

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Matthew Coller wrote an article arguing the Vikings should make Anthony Barr a pure pass rusher rather than hoping he can be an all-around linebacker. He joined Mackey and Judd to explain why Barr's play slipped last year and how he can get him back to being a top-notch player next year.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss Mike Zimmer's comments about taking a tougher approach and trying to be more "blue collar." Also, Anthony Barr's fifth-year option was picked up, Teddy Bridgewater's wasn't, so what does each mean to the future of the Vikings? And, mid-podcast, the Vikings signed Michael Floyd. How might he fit in the lineup?

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Mackey and Judd talk with Matthew Coller about a statistic showing that Sam Bradford had the highest accuracy percentage in the NFL last season. Does this mean he's better than some think or or does it suggest Bradford should have been better?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Vikings' draft. Was taking a risk on Dalvin Cook the right move? Why the Vikings took the wrong approach to handling his selection. Should the Vikings count on Pat Elflein to start at center? Is the roster mostly set now or should the Vikings still look to free agency to fill spots they left open in the draft?

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1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss a report that the Vikings will not pick up Teddy Bridgewater's fifth-year option. How should the Vikings handle Sam Bradford's contract with so much uncertainty? What's the best, worst and most likely scenario with the Vikings' QB situation? And Judd breaks down Matthew's final draft simulation and gives him a grade. Will it look like the Vikings' board?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad go game-by-game through the Minnesota Vikings' schedule. How many wins will the Vikings finish with? What are their toughest games? Some of the picks may surprise you...

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad go all-in on the Minnesota Vikings' draft. Is there a good argument for trading back into the first round? Which position should the Vikings prioritize with the 48th overall selection? Also, how should the Vikings view the 2016 draft and who is the most interesting player in the draft this year?

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If you're a future NFL player -- or someone who wonders why all these seemingly rich young athletes go broke -- you need to listen to this podcast. ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500 ESPN's Judd Zulgad are joined by Institute for Athletes president Blake Baratz, who returns to the show to talk about a passion of his: helping young players manage their money well in the NFL. How should players budget for careers that can end at age 25? What's the smartest way for a first-round pick to handle his signing bonus -- and how should he handle things when the requests for money start rolling in? We discuss all of that and more in this episode.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgadd dig into Todd McShay and Mel Kiper's latest two-round mock. What do their selections say about the Minnesota Vikings' roster? How should the Vikings' front office approach the receiver position? Should they trust in Laquon Treadwell? Plus, Matthew is a Tony Romo Truther and Jim Nantz's amazing toast.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgadd dig into Teddy Bridgewater's decision to post a video of himself throwing. Why did Bridgewater choose to publish the video when he hasn't wanted to speak to the media about his rehab? How should the Vikings approach the 2017 quarterback situation? Would you rather have Bridgewater or Sam Bradford if Teddy recovers from his knee injury?

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Matthew Coller joins the Mackey and Judd show to discuss the latest in Vikings free agency, including former Viking Matt Kalil's recent comments about quitting Twitter because of Vikings fans. Also, the Vikings are in a tough spot with having to decide whether to draft Joe Mixon or not.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss how Latavius Murray fits into the Vikings' backfield. How his assets fit with Pat Shurmur's offense and what his presence means to the draft and Jerick McKinnon. Also, Ben drops a nugget about Peterson and the Packers. Would they be crazy to sign him? And, why haven't the NFC North teams spent on defense?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller break down the Vikings' two new tackles. How much better will the offensive line? Are Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers good enough to raise the play of Sam Bradford and the Vikings running game? Should the Vikings be in hot pursuit of Eddie Lacy? And what will the Vikings do if Joe Mixon is on the board when they pick in the second round of the NFL draft?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller discuss the exit of wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. Was Patterson a failed draft pick? What went wrong along the way? Why didn't the Vikings top Oakland's offer? Also, the Vikings' options might be quite thin if they don't land a running back soon and how will Adrian Peterson's potential departure go over?

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Listen as Mackey and Judd sit down with Matthew Coller to discuss whether Adrian Peterson would be a fit with the New England Patriots. Would he have to be the centerpiece of the offense or could he fit nicely into a role? Also, the Vikings may have a tough decision on whether to draft Joe Mixon. How should they approach the draft? What position to mock drafters have the Vikings taking?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Judd Zulgad check in with Matthew Coller, who is Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. They react to the Vikings' decision not to pick up Adrian Peterson's option, making the running back a free agent. What are the chances Peterson comes back to the Vikings? Also, what did GM Rick Spielman have to say about fixing the offensive line and Cordarrelle Patterson?

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1500ESPN's Matthew Coller is joined on the Purple Podcast by Inside the Pylon author Brandon Thorn, who specializes in analyzing offensive linemen. Who are the best free agents? Should the Vikings bring back Matt Kalil? Does TJ Clemmings have potential despite a tough year? How should fans analyze offensive lines?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad sit down with player agent Blake Baratz to discuss the rise of his client Adam Thielen and how an undrafted player can make it in the NFL. Baratz also discusses the value of the combine and Thielen's RFA status. Also, Blair Walsh signing with the Seahawks, the Vikings' backup quarterback situation and paying for nickel corners.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Atlanta Falcons' loss in the Super Bowl and how the Minnesota Vikings could avoid a game management disaster. Also, is Randy Moss going to make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot after Terrell Owens got snubbed again? And, breaking down a report linking Adrian Peterson and the Cowboys.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad look at the Atlanta Falcons' jump from 8-8 last year to the Super Bowl. What can be learned from their improvement? Is there anything the Vikings can steal from the New England Patriots or are Belichick and Brady simply on a different level? Plus, picks for the Super Bowl and some odd prop bets.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss whether Adrian Peterson will retire as a Viking after GM Rick Spielman said this week he would like to see Peterson stay in Purple and Gold. Also, if the Packers spend money on their defense, how will the Vikings keep up? Where should money be spent? Do they need to make changes with Anthony Barr's role? And the fellas answer Twitter questions.

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Matthew Coller joins Mackey and Judd to discuss the Vikings' offseason. How much pressure is on head coach Mike Zimmer and GM Rick Spielman to make the playoffs next season? Did the Vikings put their focus on the wrong side of the ball when building the roster?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Packers' NFC championship run and how the Vikings can keep pace with Green Bay as long as Aaron Rodgers is under center. How can Pat Shurmur get the most out of Sam Bradford? Should the Vikings give more power to their quarterback? And which free agents do we expect to return to the Vikings and which will walk away?

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Matthew Coller joins Mackey and Judd to talk about whether the Vikings can win a Super Bowl with their current model. Are they stuck in the middle trying to win with Sam Bradford and a top-notch defense? What should their long-term plan be at quarterback if Teddy Bridgewater never returns?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the options along the offensive line for the Minnesota Vikings. Who should stay? Who needs to be replaced? How deep is free agency at the tackle and guard positions? Also, how does the naming of Pat Shurmur affect Adrian Peterson's future?

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Matthew Coller joins Mackey and Judd to talk Vikings offseason. Where does Sam Bradford rank among NFL quarterbacks? What do the best QBs do that Bradford doesn't? How much will an improved offensive line impact his play next year? And there's a Clemson player who the Vikings might be interested in.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad get together to discuss Mike Zimmer's season ending press conference. Zimmer did not commit to Pat Shurmur as the offensive coordinator next year, but the signs point that way. What needs to change on offense going forward? Also, Zimmer said that his handling of players was not going to be evaluated. Is he serious or just "keeping it internal?"

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The Vikings beat the Bears 38-10 on Sunday in a season finale that had no playoff implications, because Minnesota had played its way out of that conversation in weeks prior. Where are the Vikings after 3 seasons under Mike Zimmer?How to you perceive Zimmers hold on his team?What mistakes have the coaches and GM Rick Spielman made that ended up in an 8-8 season after a 5-0 start?Whats the situation with the Vikings at quarterback for 2017 and beyond? Is Sam Bradford your guy? What about Teddy Bridgewater and his health?And who could forget about the protesters who brought climbing gear, unfurled a banner and made headlines while protesting throughout the game?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller discuss Adrian Peterson's absence at Vikings practice, which probably indicates he's done for the year and maybe done as a Viking. Also, should the Vikings keep offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur? How does Teddy Bridgewater's health play into future decisions? And, the Bears' list of bad quarterbacks is epic.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad dive deep into the Cornerbackgate reactions from Xavier Rhodes, Terence Newmand and Mike Zimmer. The three of them worked hard to walk back their statements after a loss to the Green Bay Packers but they did little to clean up the mess. How does Mike Zimmer's press conference reflect on his handling of the media and players this season? Can he change going forward?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling has the lowdown on Vikings defensive backs going against what their coach asked them to do in the Week 16 loss to the Packers at Lambeau. Goessling calls in to the Purple Podcast from Green Bay after the Vikings were eliminated from the playoffs. He and Matthew Coller discussed the defensive backs' decision to go against their head coach - and then tell the media about it. What does it mean for the Vikings? What does it mean for the players? What does it mean for Mike Zimmer?Judd Zulgad also joins this episode to put a wrap on what will go down as the final meaningful game of Minnesota's 2016 season.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller discuss the latest drama with Adrian Peterson. Will he or won't he play against Green Bay? Plus, the Vikings are in a tough situation with their window to win and it seems Mike Zimmer acknowledged that during his talk with the media. Plus Ben made a vending machine discovery that's kind of a life hack.

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In a game they needed to win to keep their playoff hopes alive, the Vikings simply didn't show up. After a loss to the Colts, Ben Goessling, Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller discuss what went wrong for the Vikings in a stunning loss. Does Adrian Peterson call all the shots? Zulgad says that Peterson is Minnesota's most selfish player. Is this the worst or most embarrassing loss of Mike Zimmer's head coaching career with the Vikings?Adrian Peterson is back now; how much did that matter Sunday?There's some good insight from Goessling on Peterson's past (and now present) fumbling problems.

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Emergency episode! Vikings star running back Adrian Peterson says he's returning earlier than expected and will play Sunday against the Colts. ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller discuss what that means for the immediate and long-term future of the Vikings, their star running back and their playoff chances. What is a reasonable expectation for Peterson? What do you think Mike Zimmer thinks of all this?

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ESPN's Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller dig into the Vikings' upcoming matchup against Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts. How have the Colts wasted some prime years from their franchise quarterback and what should concern the Vikings about facing him? Also Ben and Matthew discuss how the future looks for Sam Bradford. Is his stock rising considering his current statistics or should the Vikings still be in wait-and-see mode with their quarterback situation?

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The Vikings beat the Jaguars and are still alive in the race for the playoffs -- but it wasn't pretty. Ben Goessling, Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad talk about the Vikings' win, and how an ugly one still counts in the win column. Why can't the Vikings finish more drives? It was a Kai Forbath field goal fest. They're really counting on Matt Asiata in big situations. If you were Adrian Peterson, would you be itching to get back right now? All that and more on this episode of the Purple Podcast.

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ESPN's Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN's Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss Adrian Peterson's comments on Wednesday in which he admitted that he won't be returning if the Vikings are not making a playoff push. Also, should Minnesota's ownership and management encourage Mike Zimmer to not coach against Jacksonville. And do the Jaguars have a chance against the Vikings? Plus, Ben guesses Jags terrible quarterbacks of the past.

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