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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 Kirk Cousins 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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    • Sep 27, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Should Vikings offseason regrets include Trey Lance? And fans are kinda losing it at 0-3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 73:21


    Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison go over some of the wildest takes about the Vikings' 0-3 start they have seen so far, including a discussion about Trey Lance and even Jim Harbaugh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    How is Kevin O'Connell handling 0-3 pressure? What are the front office implications ft. Brian Murphy and Brad Spielberger

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 66:40


    Matthew Coller talks with Brian Murphy about how he feels Kevin O'Connell has done in handling the struggles of the beginning of the season and PFF's Brad Spielberger comes in hot in evaluating the Vikings' front office in their 0-3 start to the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    ESPN's Kevin Seifert talks about the path out of 0-3 and what it all means long term

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 53:50


    ESPN's Kevin Seifert joins Matthew Coller to talk about how Kevin O'Connell is handling being 0-3, why the Carolina game could dictate how the front office handles the roster, why the schedule opens the door to getting back in the hunt at some point and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Postgame reaction: Vikings fall to 0-3 in crazy loss to Chargers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 67:37


    Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press break down a crazy loss by the Minnesota Vikings against the Los Angeles Chargers to drop to 0-3. How did they fall apart in the biggest moments? What happened to the defense against Justin Herbert? What happens now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    A pre-Vikings/Chargers Fans Only pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 54:51


    Matthew Coller answers fan questions, from Cam Akers' impact to the need for a nose tackle to an offseason move the Vikings might regret later Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Let's talk about some Vikings-Chargers matchups and Staley vs. O'Connell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 61:06


    Matthew Coller talks with Ryan Dyrud of LA Football Network and Chargers.com senior writer Eric Smith about the matchups that will determine Vikings-Chargers and the relationship between Brandon Staley and Kevin O'Connell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Are the new players going to play for the Vikings vs. Chargers?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 55:13


    Matthew Coller, Andrew Krammer of the Star Tribune and Will Ragatz from Sports Illustrated talk about whether Cam Akers will play right away and whether he has a chance to take over the RB1 job. Plus, why Dalton Risner needs to play right away and what our reactions will be if the Vikings win or lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Vikings acquired Cam Akers and the Bears' organization melted down

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 79:20


    Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings acquiring RB Cam Akers from the Rams and what our expectations for him should be. Plus Kevin O'Connell played coy about Dalton Risner, Marcus Davenport didn't practice and Justin Fields's time in Chicago is probably over soon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jeremiah Sirles breaks down the Vikings signing Dalton Risner

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 53:17


    Matthew Coller and Jeremiah Sirles talk about the questions Dalton Risner can and can't answer, where he's going to play and how much impact he can have. Plus they discuss whether there are improvements to be made on defense and whether they'll beat the Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Athletic's Daniel Popper says the season is on the line for the Chargers vs. Vikings

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 48:01


    Matthew Coller gets together with Daniel Popper of The Athletic to talk about the Chargers and Vikings playing a do-or-die game for each team. What's gone wrong with the Chargers? Is Brandon Staley on the hot seat? How will they try to stop Justin Jefferson? Is Justin Herbert actually elite? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Vikings sign Dalton Risner and Brian Murphy talks about a do-or-die game vs. Chargers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 53:42


    Matthew Coller gives a quick reaction to the Vikings (finally) bringing in Dalton Riser. Where will he play? What took so long? Plus Brian Murphy joins for a long discussion about how the Vikings are still alive in the NFC North after a winless weekend by the division but they can't lose another game on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Justin Fields looks like he's toast and is it time for the Vikings to make some moves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 78:40


    Matthew Coller runs down 10 things that stood out from Sunday's games, including how bad Justin Fields looked -- again. How the Packers played with Jordan Love and a bunch of players hurt, the 0-2 stats that kept being repeated everywhere and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Postgame reaction to the Vikings losing to the Eagles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 57:09


    Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press discuss the Vikings' loss to the Eagles and whether turnovers were the root cause or whether they would have lost the game anyway because of the run defense and struggles to run the ball themselves. Now what? Is the Chargers game a must win? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is there a roadmap to the Vikings beating the Eagles?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 78:09


    From a Philadelphia hotel Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about Vikings-Eagles. The path to the Vikings winning the game, the potential pitfalls and a story that Baker Mayfield stole the Vikings' signs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Justin Jefferson wants the football, so give him the football

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 67:31


    Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about how the Vikings weren't able to find Justin Jefferson in the second half and a comment he made about the lack of targets down the stretch and they discuss whether the Vikings should hate the Eagles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jeremiah Sirles needs the Vikings to clean up the messy play in Philly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 55:31


    Matthew Coller and former Minnesota Viking Jeremiah Sirles talk about the Vikings' performance against Tampa Bay, what they can learn from it and where they take things from here as they go into Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Brian Murphy talks about where the Vikings can improve -- quickly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 50:12


    Matthew Coller and Brian Murphy talk about how aggressive the reaction to the Vikings' Week 1 loss should be and where they can improve from the poor start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Aaron Rodgers gets hurt and the Vikings need to beat somebody good now

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 68:29


    Matthew Coller and Manny Hill react to Aaron Rodgers getting injured and then discuss which upset the Vikings will need to pull to get back into it. They also answer a question about pressure on Kevin O'Connell and which teams should be panicking after Week 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Vikings lose to the Bucs -- now things get harder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 59:35


    Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press dive deep into the Vikings' loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Why is the offense so inconsistent? Were we impressed with Brian Flores's debut? And what does it mean that Justin Jefferson didn't sign a long-term contract extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Justin Jefferson talks about his contract situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 60:46


    Matthew Coller and Manny Hill react to Justin Jefferson talking about his contract situation and discuss Josh Metellus's extension and what it means for Lewis Cine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    An extremely X's and O's breakdown of Vikings-Bucs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:11


    Matthew Coller, Will Ragatz and Andrew Krammer dive deep into what questions they most want answered in Vikings-Bucs and talk about why the Vikings should be expected to win this game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Nick Bosa signs mega deal -- is Jefferson next?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 60:25


    Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about Nick Bosa signing a record-setting deal and whether it will impact Justin Jefferson's negotiations. Plus, Kirk Cousins talked about going into the year without a contract past this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Would you rather have the Vikings or Bucs history?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 65:58


    Matthew Coller chats with fans about the crazy difference between the Vikings and Bucs' histories and then talks with Jonathan Harrison about the ring of honor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jeremiah Sirles breaks down where the Vikings' offense can improve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 52:04


    Matthew Coller and former Vikings offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles deep dive into the trenches to preview Vikings-Bucs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    PFF's Trevor Sikkema talks 2024 QB class and a Vikings-Bucs game of matchups

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 53:16


    PFF draft analyst and former Bucs beat reporter Trevor Sikkema joins Matthew Coller to talk about the emergence of a bunch of intriguing quarterbacks in college football and how many might be first-round prospects. Then they talk about how the Bucs' receivers vs. Vikings corners could be a key matchup and where the Bucs stand with Baker Mayfield under center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is this Kirk Cousins's last dance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 73:12


    Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about the implications of a hot or cold start and why the game against the Buccaneers could shape the opening part of the season. Is this really it for Kirk Cousins? Is there any scenario where it isnt? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    PFF's Brad Spielberger does a mock Justin Jefferson extension negotiation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 46:21


    PFF's cap expert Brad Spielberger talks about why he likes TJ Hockenson's contract for both sides and discusses the exact details and then what the contract means to fitting Christian Darrisaw and Justin Jefferson under the cap. And then, an EPIC mock Justin Jefferson contract extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Hockenson's contract details look very manageable

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 70:13


    Matthew Coller talks about the details of the TJ Hockenson contract and what it means for the Vikings' future cap situation. Does this make it impossible to keep Kirk Cousins now? Is Justin Jefferson next? What if he doesn't sign? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    EMERGENCY PODCAST: Vikings extend TJ Hockenson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 45:32


    Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz from Sports Illustrated talk about the Vikings announcing TJ Hockenson has signed a long-term contract extension. They also discuss the importance of getting Justin Jefferson signed before the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jalen Reagor cut, a new running back is here and... does a JJ deal get done soon?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 79:50


    Matthew Coller chats with Vikings fans about the Vikings' decision to cut Jalen Reagor and put Kene Nwangwu on IR. Who is Myles Gaskin? Can he help the Vikings? And does there seem to be momentum toward a Jefferson extension? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Breaking down the Vikings' initial 53-man roster -- were there any surprises??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 86:56


    Matthew Coller breaks down the Vikings' initial 53-man roster, which has a few surprises, including lots of tight ends and safeties and still some likely changes to get made before they open the season. Were there any surprise cuts after all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Justin Jefferson contract update (kinda) and the Arizona Cardinals are really going for No. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 86:27


    Matthew Coller talks about Albert Breer's report on Justin Jefferson's contract situation and discusses the Arizona Cardinals and many NFC teams rebuilding while the Vikings try to thread the needle. Plus talk about Kyler Murray's future, the 53-man roster and what's next going into Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Jaren Hall played the whole final preseason game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 56:32


    Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press joins Matthew Coller in the US Bank Stadium press box to talk about takeaways from the Vikings' preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals and how Jaren Hall handled his first preseason start. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trey Lance traded to the Cowboys reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 65:36


    Matthew Coller reacts to the news that Trey Lance has been traded to the Dallas Cowboys, ending months of rumors and speculation that the Vikings could be a team to make a move for the former No. 3 overall pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Eric Eager thinks the Vikings should get Trey Lance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 72:03


    Live from Circa in Las Vegas, Matthew Coller is joined by Eric Eager and Parker Fleming of SumerSports. Eric talks about his take on Trey Lance and what the odds say about the Vikings' chances this year and Parker takes us through the data that suggests they have areas to improve on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Did the Vikings have a good training camp?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 65:37


    Matthew Coller and Will Ragatz talk about the end of Vikings camp and grade it from the perspective of the coaches and players and front office and talk about what's left to find out in preseason Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Tej Seth talks Lance, Hockenson and Drew Magary talks about why he's all-in on Vikings 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2023 76:22


    Matthew Coller talks with Tej Seth of SumerSports about why he is higher now on the Vikings than he was before the start of training camp and discusses TJ Hockenson's hidden value and why the Trey Lance idea is dubious. Then Drew Magary of Defector previews his Why Your Team Sucks version of the Vikings buy discussing how he's ....high on the team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Legit Vikings-Trey Lance buzz and TJ Hockenson wants how much????

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 66:52


    Matthew Coller breaks down the 49ers making Trey Lance their No. 3 QB and searching for potential options for a trade... which naturally draws connections to the Vikings. Plus TJ Hockenson wants to reset the TE market??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Do we like the Vikings preseason strategy? Plus, Baker Mayfield is starting vs. the Vikings Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 46:01


    Matthew Coller and Jonathan Harrison talk about the news that Baker Mayfield is going to start Week 1 and then discuss whether Kevin O'Connell is right to play boring preseason games rather than using them more to evaluate players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Is it time for the Vikings to sign TJ Hockenson to an extension?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 96:09


    Matthew Coller talks with Vikings fans about a strange TJ Hockenson situation and discusses whether it's time to sign him to a contract extension. He looks at whether there's any reason the Vikings could be against signing him and the arguments for keeping the Pro Bowl tight end around. We look at projecting a 53-man roster and some of the questions involved and discuss the guard position and why it isn't an excuse for the offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Will Ragatz talks us into the Vikings' secondary being good this year

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 60:53


    Matthew Coller and Sports Illustrated's Will Ragatz react to the Vikings' preseason game using a game of "talk me into..." in which they talk about the running back situation, receiver room, cornerback group and how the "competitive rebuild" factors into the secondary's success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Depth concerns on display in Vikings' preseason loss to Titans

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 56:23


    From inside US Bank Stadium, Matthew Coller and Dane Mizutani talk about how the Minnesota Vikings struggled to get going against the Tennessee Titans because their offensive line had such a bad night. Plus, Lewis Cine missed a big opportunity to make a play and Jaren Hall had another chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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