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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker recap the important parts of the Vikings' preseason opener against the Houston Texans. How did J.J. McCarthy look? Why did some starters play and others didn't? How bad is Rondale Moore's knee injury? And who stood out with the second and third units?
Matthew Coller is first joined by Ben Goessling of the Minnesota Star Tribune to analyze JJ McCarthy's camp so far. Then, Chris Trapasso of the TrapSheet joins to preview the Vikings' preseason. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel.
Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker first discuss receiver Jordan Addison's 3-game suspension and where the Vikings go from here. Is Adam Thielen an option? They also open the mailbag and answer your questions about J.J. McCarthy vs. Sam Darnold, preseason action, etc. Then Ben and Andrew are joined by ex-Vikings safety Anthony Harris to discuss his career, this year's team, Mike Zimmer vs. Brian Flores, and more.
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss the latest from Vikings training camp. QB J.J. McCarthy returns to the field in Saturday's preseason opener vs. the Texans. How much will he play? Who will play alongside him? What, exactly, caused a recent pause at practice when Kevin O'Connell had to intervene? And which players made Ben's initial 53-man roster projection?
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the mailbag and answer your Vikings questions about judging training camp performances, quarterback J.J. McCarthy's development, offensive line health, defensive dominance, cornerback depth, and more.
Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!
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Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!
Ben Goessling is in studio for most of the middle stretch, then some news to finish!
Ben Goessling is in studio for most of the middle stretch, then some news to finish!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they've seen and heard through the first week of Vikings training camp. It all begins with young QB J.J. McCarthy against a veteran-laden defense that got after him during Monday's first day of padded practices. How does the team structure practices to get the most out of him? What about the healing offensive line? When will Christian Darrisaw return? (soon) Plus, who has surprised us so far?
Ben Goessling is in studio for most of the middle stretch, then some news to finish!
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if Mike Tice is vindicated now that allegedly over 100 NFL players have been caught selling their Super Bowl tickets before Ben Goessling joins from Vikings Training Camp with a Justin Jefferson injury update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if Mike Tice is vindicated now that allegedly over 100 NFL players have been caught selling their Super Bowl tickets before Ben Goessling joins from Vikings Training Camp with a Justin Jefferson injury update.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if Mike Tice is vindicated now that allegedly over 100 NFL players have been caught selling their Super Bowl tickets before Ben Goessling joins from Vikings Training Camp with a Justin Jefferson injury update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and a general ambivalence toward what they should do at the trade deadline. Plus a new wrinkle in the college sports pay-for-play discussion. 8:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down what we have seen so far at training camp. What are some of the best positional battles? Are the Vikings being underrated? And just how much is on J.J. McCarthy's shoulders? 36:00: Closing thoughts on the Vikings.
Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if Mike Tice is vindicated now that allegedly over 100 NFL players have been caught selling their Super Bowl tickets before Ben Goessling joins from Vikings Training Camp with a Justin Jefferson injury update.
Ben Goessling joins PA live from Vikings training camp to talk JJ McCarthy, WR predictions, and who the team to beat is in the NFC North.
Ben Goessling joins PA live from Vikings training camp to talk JJ McCarthy, WR predictions, and who the team to beat is in the NFC North. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling joins PA live from TCO Vikings training camp day one.
Ben Goessling joins PA live from Vikings training camp to talk JJ McCarthy, WR predictions, and who the team to beat is in the NFC North.
Ben Goessling joins PA live from TCO Vikings training camp day one.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they heard from Tuesday's news conference with general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell on the day that veterans reported for training camp. When will we see the new O-line together? What about J.J. McCarthy's outlook? Will Josh Metellus practice if he's not newly paid? What positions are we most intrigued about?
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan does "News on the March" and Ben Goessling joins for his final pre-Training Camp appearance with the Vikings starting practice next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan does "News on the March" and Ben Goessling joins for his final pre-Training Camp appearance with the Vikings starting practice next week!
Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Dan does "News on the March" and Ben Goessling joins for his final pre-Training Camp appearance with the Vikings starting practice next week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker open the offseason mailbag that's overflowing with your questions. They start with the outlook at safety, where they're replacing Cam Bynum, as well as whether rookie Tai Felton can earn playing time. What about the home run power at running back? How much less will Aaron Jones play? And how are the Vikings judging J.J. McCarthy's progress?
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some JJ McCarthy hysteria talk and some Justin Jefferson summer plans discussion.
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some JJ McCarthy hysteria talk and some Justin Jefferson summer plans discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard at the Vikings' three-day mandatory minicamp that ended the offseason program. Kevin O'Connell gave everyone an extra week off, J.J. McCarthy is learning atop a fluid QB depth chart, Christian Darrisaw makes an early return, their three-receiver set is meshing but they want to bully defenses; that's why tight end Josh Oliver got paid again this week.
Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance for some JJ McCarthy hysteria talk and some Justin Jefferson summer plans discussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
92Noon! Ben Goessling
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Dan gives a few updates on some local A-section stories before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, flag football in the Olympics and the Aaron Rodgers news.
Dan gives a few updates on some local A-section stories before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, flag football in the Olympics and the Aaron Rodgers news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan gives a few updates on some local A-section stories before Ben Goessling makes his weekly appearance to talk Vikings, flag football in the Olympics and the Aaron Rodgers news. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
92Noon! Ben Goessling - Vikings
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Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker are joined by Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. They discuss his new contract extension, lessons on the job, 2025 expectations, quarterback J.J. McCarthy and his unique situation, NFL players in the 2028 Olympics, and more.
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Emily Leiker discuss what they saw and heard from receiver Justin Jefferson, defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, new cornerback Isaiah Rodgers and more following Monday's OTA session in Eagan.
Ben Goessling in studio for most of the hour on football and the Vikings as OTAs start later this week!
Ben Goessling in studio for most of the hour on football and the Vikings as OTAs start later this week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.