Latest Articles by Matthew Coller
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If the Vikings want a cornerback, there are plenty who meet Zimmer’s specs
You can never have too many cornerbacks. While the Minnesota Vikings were questioned for picking a cornerback in the first round of last year’s draft despite needs on the offensive line — which they addressed…
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Report: Vikings to sign QB Sean Mannion
The Minnesota Vikings will add another quarterback behind Kirk Cousins, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. The team will reportedly sign Los Angeles Ram Sean Mannion. The 26-year-old quarterback was picked in the third…
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The domino effect of Holton Hill’s PED suspension
One rule of the offseason: Beware of the Friday news dump. This Friday, the Minnesota Vikings were on the wrong end of headlines as the league announced cornerback Holton Hill has been suspended for the first…
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Purple Daily: What if the Vikings utilized Cordarrelle better?
*Broadcasting from Day Block Brewing Company in downtown Minneapolis *What if the Vikings better utilized Cordarrelle Patterson? Coller & Judd discuss. *The Vikings signed two players from the AAF. Why did the AAF fail? *Are…
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Purple Daily: What if the Packers fired McCarthy sooner?
*”What if?” week continues on Purple Daily: Coller, Judd & Ramie discuss what if the Packers fired Mike McCarthy sooner than last season? *When did the downfall start in Green Bay? *How different would things…
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Will Grier has parallels to recent Vikings QBs
Heading into the 2018 college football season, it appeared West Virginia’s Will Grier had a chance to play himself into the top quarterback spot in the 2019 NFL draft. The transfer from Florida had put…
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PURPLE PODCAST: Breaking down the QBs in the draft
Former NFL quarterback Sage Rosenfels gets together with Matthew Coller to analyze the five top QB prospects in the NFL draft. How high is Dwayne Haskins’ ceiling? Why is Kyler Murray’s throwing motion exceptional? Is…
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Purple Daily: What if Sam Bradford didn’t get hurt in 2017?
Hour 1: *Matthew Coller & Courtney Cronin discuss what went wrong with the AAF *Pat McManamon of ESPN talks Browns offseason and the trade for OBJ *More draft sims from Matthew and Courtney Hour 2:…
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Vikings appear to be looking closely at the top tight ends in the draft
While it may be smokescreen season, the Minnesota Vikings’ apparent interest in tight ends in the NFL Draft makes a whole lot of sense. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Monday that the Vikings will have…
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Vikings re-sign linemen Brett Jones
The Minnesota Vikings announced Monday they have re-signed offensive linemen Brett Jones. The Vikings acquired Jones from the New York Giants prior to the 2018 season. He appeared in three games last season, playing center…
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Simulating the first four rounds of the Vikings draft, Pt. 2
With the NFL Combine wrapped up and free agency largely in the books, draft season in full swing, so it’s time to get back to an annual tradition: The draft simulation. Most media outlets mock,…
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Can Xavier Rhodes bounce back?
Xavier Rhodes opened the 2018 season with a shutout. Against the San Francisco 49ers at US Bank Stadium in Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings’ Pro Bowl cornerback was targeted just one time by quarterback Jimmy…
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Purple Daily: Owners meetings and rule changes
Hour 1: *Courtney Cronin joins with comments from Mike Zimmer at the NFL Owners meetings in Arizona *Would you rather have Xavier Rhodes back or more cap space to sign other players? *The AAF doesn’t…
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Improvement on Vikings O-line may rest on progress from O’Neill, Elflein
Usually there are fan debates about a team’s biggest offseason goals. For the Minnesota Vikings this year, the area in need of the most improvement was unanimous: The offensive line. After allowing the third highest…
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Should Vikings roll with Sloter as Cousins’ backup?
In a somewhat surprising move, Minnesota Vikings 2018 backup quarterback Trevor Siemian decided not to return to the Twin Cities despite reportedly being wanted back. Instead he elected to sign with the New York Jets,…
10 months ago