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Go Long PodcastThe J.J. McCarthy Conundrum: A chat with Matthew Coller on the present & future of the Vikings QBThis 2025 Minnesota Vikings is now all about one man: quarterback J.J. McCarthy. The pressure's on... especially with how Sam Darnold is playing in Seattle and Daniel Jones is playing in Indianapolis. Both players were in the Vikings' building last season.
Not to mention, Bo Nix is lighting it up for the Denver Broncos. He was an option in the 2024 draft.
To get answers on everything McCarthy, I'm joined by Matthew Coller of Purple Insider. In theory, the Vikings have the right coaches, the right weaponry and even a pair of solid tackles. Operating on...
2025-10-2832 min
Go Long PodcastGL Pod: It's J.J. McCarthy Time in MinnesotaHe’s the only quarterback from the 2024 class who didn’t see the field as a rookie.Finally, the wait is over.J.J. McCarthy is the starting quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings, and this is fairly unprecedented terrain. The Michigan product takes over a 14-win team with clear Super Bowl aspirations. GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell spent big bucks on both lines this past offseason after seeing their team get pushed around by Detroit and the L.A. Rams to finish last season. Sam Darnold regressed sharply in both g...
2025-08-2149 min
Go Long PodcastSubstack Live: Inside the Cincinnati Bengals' blurred lines of business and football, with Paul Dehner Jr.Joe Burrow is 100 percent correct: the Super Bowl window is always open as long as he is the starting quarterback. Now, Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins are secured long term. A new defensive coordinator should help young talent grow on that side of the ball. We’ve explored the team’s brilliant offensive mind on staff, too. Dan Pitcher is a wizard and should be an NFL head coach in 2026.So, why do things still feel… off? The business has a way of spilling over to the football field in Cincinna...
2025-07-1528 min
Go Long PodcastGL Pod: Quarterback Conviction, Michael Penix Jr. & the Atlanta Falcons with Justin FelderHere we go again. It’s April and we’re excited about the Atlanta Falcons. This organization has teased us all for years.But Michael Penix Jr. justifies optimism into 2025. Everything that preceded this shocking draft pick hasn’t been ideal, but if Penix hits? Nothing else matters. (Although I suppose $100 mill is $100 mill.)Let’s make sense of it all with our pal Justin Felder of Fox 5 Atlanta on the Go Long Pod. Against all conventional wisdom, at No. 8 overall the night of April 25, 2024, GM Terry Fontenot and head coach Raheem Morris selected...
2025-04-091h 04
Go Long PodcastGL Pod: J.J. McCarthy, Aaron Rodgers & all Minnesota Vikings QB drama with Matthew CollerThe J.J. McCarthy Era is here… it just took a gust of spring drama.The Minnesota Vikings did indeed flirt with the notion of signing Aaron Rodgers. But, it’s McCarthy’s time to lead this team into the future. To make sense of it all, we welcome Matthew Coller of Purple Insider back onto the Go Long Pod. Be sure to follow all of Coller’s work right here on Substack and listen to his wildly popular show. On this episode, we get into everything…* Exactly how serious was Kevin O’Co...
2025-04-051h 08
Go Long PodcastPodcast: Why are the Vikings 5-0? A chat in Eagan with Matthew CollerThe Minnesota Vikings have a championship formula. Brian Flores’ defense has been in attack mode since Game 1. With money to spend, the Vikings found the pieces he needs. Sam Darnold has launched himself into the MVP conversation. His game’s been a perfect fit with Kevin O’Connell.A team predicted by so many to finish last in the NFC North is 5-0.How did the Vikings get here? How long can it last? Go Long is here to find out. We’ll have stories in the near future on this team.
2024-10-1749 min
Guilty As Charged: An LA Chargers PodcastPurple Insider Host Matthew Coller Previews Chargers & VikingsIn today's interview, Steven is joined by Vikings insider & fellow Bluewire podcaster, Matthew Coller. He shares his thoughts on the state of the team, Kirk Cousins' future, Jordan Addison's rookie season, and Brian Flores' impact.Catch us every Wednesday @ 10 AM PST on the @chargers YouTube channel!Make sure to join up as channel members at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBnSd0Mx4BHUXlpxVegCoOg/joinUse the link http://PrizePicks.com/GUILTY and use the code GUILTY for a first deposit match up to $100 today!
2023-09-2224 min
Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcastVikings Daily Opener, July 6th, 2023Are you a Minnesota Vikings fan? If so, you won't want to miss today's episode of the Vikings Daily Opener! What is happening in Vikings land lately? Dave reports on how Tyler Forness provides an in-depth analysis of the tight end position for the Minnesota Vikings over at the Vikings Wire, covering everything from the current roster to performance in 2022, expectations for 2023, and the future of the position. And if that's not enough, tune into The Real Forno Show for even more insights on the tight end room.In addition, how Saivion Mixson discusses Brian Flores's recent...
2023-07-0623 min
Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcastVikings Daily Opener, May 17th, 2023Welcome to the Vikings Daily Opener for May 17th, 2023! In this episode of the Vikings Daily Opener, Dave discusses a variety of topics related to the Minnesota Vikings. Tyler Forness is a recurring source of news, as he reports on a range of topics, including the full details of the Za'Darius Smith trade, the projected 53-man roster, and the opening betting odds for all 17 of the Vikings' games. Dave also mentions Kevin Fielder, who noticed that the Vikings replaced Dalvin Cook with Alexander Mattison on their Twitter banner, possibly indicating that Cook's time with the team is coming to...
2023-05-1712 min
Go Long PodcastGo Long x Purple Insider NFC North spectacularThis was fun.I joined Matthew Coller of Purple Insider to dissect everything Vikings, Packers and NFC North. What's the Vikings' plan of attack with all of this roster shuffling? And why is Green Bay so adamant to rid itself of Aaron Rodgers? Is a trade close? Is Jordan Love better than Rodgers right now? We get into everything, including whether you'd take the Lions' steady build or Justin Fields' upside long term. As always, be sure to subscribe to Go Long at www.golongtd.com/subscribe to get all of our coverage. You can also...
2023-03-241h 08
Go Long PodcastTalking Vikings with Purple Insider's Matthew CollerWe're overdue for a good 'ol co-pod extravaganza. Go Long catches up with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller to discuss our two-part series on the culture change in Minnesota. We laugh, we debate, we try to make sense of Zim Land and where the 2022 Vikings go from here.Can this team win with Kirk Cousins? Perhaps. There are a few variables at play.Be sure to read our series over at Go Long, ICYMI: https://www.golongtd.com/p/its-a-new-day-for-the-minnesota-vikingsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode...
2022-09-0350 min
Go Long PodcastLet's talk Vikings & NFC North with Matthew CollerGo Long is on the road. We're spending a few days in Minnesota getting to know those Minnesota Vikings, so why not talk shop with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller? We discuss the direction of the Vikings under new coach Kevin O'Connell and conduct a state of the union of sorts on the NFC North. You can read Coller's excellent work over at his Substack: Purple Insider.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...
2022-06-0157 min
Go Long PodcastNFC North Preview with Matthew Coller & Dan WiedererKirk Cousins is who we thought he was... or is he? The Vikings still believe. And Mike Zimmer is still the head coach. Everything in Chicago could've been fired. But now there's hope with Justin Fields? Both the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears are wildly fascinating teams so -- to kick off our look at each division up to training camp -- we check in with Purple Insider's Matthew Coller and the Chicago Tribune's Dan Wiederer. Both provide incredible insight on all burning questions surrounding both teams at a crossroad. Please be sure to rate 'n...
2021-07-161h 47
Judd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild PodcastA brief winning streak and Boudreau's tweaks (ep. 22)Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Wild's 4-game winning streak and whether it's a sign of good things to come. What will Bruce Boudreau change to keep the Wild in the hunt? Would you bet them to make the playoffs? And what should they do with Tyler Ennis?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-11-2038 minJudd's Hockey Show - A Minnesota Wild PodcastImplications of the Scandella trade, short and long term (ep. 16)Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad break down the Wild's trade with the Sabres that sent Marco Scandella and Jason Pominville to Buffalo. Did the Wild get good value back in the deal? In hindsight was Pominville's contract regrettable for Chuck Fletcher? Where will Marcus Foligno and Tyler Ennis fit in? And where do we see the Wild lining up in the Central Division?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2017-06-2658 min