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Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker join Andrew Krammer from Indianapolis, where the annual NFL Scouting Combine features not just Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, but also members of the Vikings' ownership group. What did interim GM Rob Brzezinski and head coach Kevin O'Connell say about J.J. McCarthy and the ongoing search for QB help? What about the GM search? They also discuss the team's 2026 coaching staff, Rondale Moore's tragic death, and how Brzezinski will approach this NFL Draft.
Matthew Coller is joined from the NFL Combine by Star Tribune's Ben Goessling and Ted Nguyen from The Athletic to talk about the Vikings' QB future and what Ben took away from Kevin O'Connell's talk with the media about JJ McCarthy. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
More with Ben Goessling in Indy, before new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski joins PA, then ESPN's Courtney Cronin sits down with PA & Pete!
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell and acting GM Rob Brzezinski are the first two guests of the Wednesday show with PA & Pete Bercich before Ben Goessling sits down for Combine steam!
More with Ben Goessling in Indy, before new Falcons coach Kevin Stefanski joins PA, then ESPN's Courtney Cronin sits down with PA & Pete!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell and acting GM Rob Brzezinski are the first two guests of the Wednesday show with PA & Pete Bercich before Ben Goessling sits down for Combine steam!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling and Emily Leiker discuss Sam Darnold and the Seahawks' 29-13 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl LX, including how the narrative around Darnold shifted in the lead up to and aftermath of the game. Then, they open the mailbag to answer listener questions about the Vikings' GM search, competition for J.J. McCarthy and some up-and-coming players the team could look to for bigger roles in 2026.
Strib's Ben Goessling in studio on the Super Bowl and Vikings offseason, followed by Wolves coach Chris Finch after the Howl beat Atlanta last night!
Strib's Ben Goessling in studio on the Super Bowl and Vikings offseason, followed by Wolves coach Chris Finch after the Howl beat Atlanta last night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves, who once again zigged when we were expecting them to zag. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins for a long Vikings discussion ahead of a very interesting offseason.
Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!
Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss a handful of Vikings topics, including a hire in the front office, another coaching loss, Justin Jefferson's observational talent, and fullback C.J. Ham's retirement. They also talk about Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold. You might have heard he's got a game on Sunday.
Strib's Ben Goessling was in studio for the entire 10a hour on Vikings football!
Strib's Ben Goessling was in studio for the entire 10a hour on Vikings football!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings' recent coaching additions for the 2026 season and chat with Seahawks quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, who coached with the Vikings for seven years (2015-2021), about his experience this year with Sam Darnold, fellow former Vikings assistant Klint Kubiak, and the Super Bowl-bound Seahawks.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for more Vikings front office discussion before Star Tribune Jon Bream joins to tell Dan about the benefit concert that Bruce Springsteen was involved in at First Avenue today.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for more Vikings front office discussion before Star Tribune Jon Bream joins to tell Dan about the benefit concert that Bruce Springsteen was involved in at First Avenue today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for more Vikings front office discussion before Star Tribune Jon Bream joins to tell Dan about the benefit concert that Bruce Springsteen was involved in at First Avenue today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Barreiro opens the show reacting to the wild sports news morning with Derek Falvey and the Twins "mutually parting ways" and the Vikings firing Kwesi Adopho Mensah before Ben Goessling joins in-studio for his take on the Mensah news as well. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss co-owner Mark Wilf's comments upon firing general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah nearly four weeks after their 2025 season ended. Wilf cited Adofo-Mensah's body of work that included a poor draft record and last year's quarterback room, as well as this "critical" offseason that includes eight draft picks (plus any compensatory selections). Will this clear a path for Kevin O'Connell and Brian Flores to have even more influence in personnel decisions?
92Noon! Goessling - Vikes - NDN
92Noon! Goessling - Vikes - NDNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the Vikings likely losing a key coach on defense, assistant Daronte Jones, to a promotion with the Washington Commanders. They also discuss coordinator Brian Flores staying in Minnesota, the Sam Darnold-Drake Maye matchup in the Super Bowl, and one expected need along the offensive line.
Rob Olson from Fox 9 joins from Target Center with an update on the protests going on in Minneapolis today before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for his thoughts on Brian Flores extension and other Vikings topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rob Olson from Fox 9 joins from Target Center with an update on the protests going on in Minneapolis today before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for his thoughts on Brian Flores extension and other Vikings topics.
Rob Olson from Fox 9 joins from Target Center with an update on the protests going on in Minneapolis today before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for his thoughts on Brian Flores extension and other Vikings topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan reviews some of the news of the day in Minneapolis and nationwide before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some Vikings and NFL Playoffs discussion.
Dan reviews some of the news of the day in Minneapolis and nationwide before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some Vikings and NFL Playoffs discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan reviews some of the news of the day in Minneapolis and nationwide before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some Vikings and NFL Playoffs discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From 01/15 Hour 4: Ben Goessling joins The Sports Junkies to break down Brian Flores' skillset.
01/15 Hour 4: Calls On The Commanders New Stadium - 1:00 Ben Goessling Joins The Junkies - 20:00 JD5 To Play In A Flag Football Event - 33:00
01/15 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:25:00 Hour 4 - 2:07:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines surrounding DC sports. Today's guests were Brian Baldinger, Brandon Duhaime, and Ben Goessling.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by MatchQuarter's Cody Alexander (a former cornerback and graduate assistant coach at Baylor) to discuss Vikings coordinator Brian Flores' unique and effective approach, his head coaching prospects, and the Vikings' defensive roster. They also look ahead to this weekend's NFC Divisional playoff games.
Heavy Vikings/NFL conversation with Strib's Ben Goessling, in studio for his weekly appearance 92noon!
Heavy Vikings/NFL conversation with Strib's Ben Goessling, in studio for his weekly appearance 92noon!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss receiver Jordan Addison's arrest this week in Florida. They also recap what reporters heard from general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and coach Kevin O'Connell at Tuesday's season-ending press conferences. They discussed "insurance" and "competition" at quarterback for young J.J. McCarthy as well as the future of defensive coordinator Brian Flores.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for some Vikings quarterback talk and the NFL Picks Segment with Carl Gerbschmidt!
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for some Vikings quarterback talk and the NFL Picks Segment with Carl Gerbschmidt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling stays in-studio for some Vikings quarterback talk and the NFL Picks Segment with Carl Gerbschmidt! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Barreiro opens the show talking with Eric Musselman who brings his USC team to Williams Arena tonight. It's the first time Eric will be in the building since his dad Bill was the Minnesota coach in the 1970's. Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance and joins in-studio this week for a Vikings season debrief and NFL talk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Common and Ben Goessling vs Alec Lewis and Lil B
Common and Ben Goessling vs Alec Lewis and Lil BSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling in studio on the Vikings for most of the middle stretch on the Vikings, then some truncated news!
Ben Goessling in studio on the Vikings for most of the middle stretch on the Vikings, then some truncated news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.