Latest Episodes

The new Vikings backfield and the market for Adrian Peterson (ep. 192)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss how Latavius Murray fits into the Vikings’ backfield. How his assets fit with Pat Shurmur’s offense and what his presence means to the draft and Jerick McKinnon. Also, Ben drops a nugget about Peterson and the Packers. Would they be crazy to sign him? And, why haven’t the NFC North teams spent on defense?
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On the air: Matt Kalil and Twitter and the Joe Mixon decision

Matthew Coller joins the Mackey and Judd show to discuss the latest in Vikings free agency, including former Viking Matt Kalil’s recent comments about quitting Twitter because of Vikings fans. Also, the Vikings are in a tough spot with having to decide whether to draft Joe Mixon or not.
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Who is to blame for Patterson? What’s next for the Vikings in free agency? (ep. 192)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Judd Zulgad and Matthew Coller discuss the exit of wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson. Was Patterson a failed draft pick? What went wrong along the way? Why didn’t the Vikings top Oakland’s offer? Also, the Vikings’ options might be quite thin if they don’t land a running back soon and how will Adrian Peterson’s potential departure go over?
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Is the Vikings offensive line fixed? What’s next? (ep. 191)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling and 1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller break down the Vikings’ two new tackles. How much better will the offensive line? Are Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers good enough to raise the play of Sam Bradford and the Vikings running game? Should the Vikings be in hot pursuit of Eddie Lacy? And what will the Vikings do if Joe Mixon is on the board when they pick in the second round of the NFL draft?
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On the air: Peterson, the Patriots and a looming decision on Joe Mixon (ep. 191)

Listen as Mackey and Judd sit down with Matthew Coller to discuss whether Adrian Peterson would be a fit with the New England Patriots. Would he have to be the centerpiece of the offense or could he fit nicely into a role? Also, the Vikings may have a tough decision on whether to draft Joe Mixon. How should they approach the draft? What position to mock drafters have the Vikings taking?
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The NFL Combine and what’s next for Adrian Peterson (ep. 191)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Judd Zulgad check in with Matthew Coller, who is Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. They react to the Vikings’ decision not to pick up Adrian Peterson’s option, making the running back a free agent. What are the chances Peterson comes back to the Vikings? Also, what did GM Rick Spielman have to say about fixing the offensive line and Cordarrelle Patterson?
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What’s next for the Vikings offensive line? (ep. 190)

1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller is joined on the Purple Podcast by Inside the Pylon author Brandon Thorn, who specializes in analyzing offensive linemen. Who are the best free agents? Should the Vikings bring back Matt Kalil? Does TJ Clemmings have potential despite a tough year? How should fans analyze offensive lines?
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Player agent Blake Baratz talks combine and Adam Thielen’s future (ep. 189)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad sit down with player agent Blake Baratz to discuss the rise of his client Adam Thielen and how an undrafted player can make it in the NFL. Baratz also discusses the value of the combine and Thielen’s RFA status. Also, Blair Walsh signing with the Seahawks, the Vikings’ backup quarterback situation and paying for nickel corners.
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A lesson from the Super Bowl, Randy Moss’s Hall of Fame chances and more Peterson news (ep. 189)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ loss in the Super Bowl and how the Minnesota Vikings could avoid a game management disaster. Also, is Randy Moss going to make the Hall of Fame on the first ballot after Terrell Owens got snubbed again? And, breaking down a report linking Adrian Peterson and the Cowboys.
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How can the Vikings be more like the Super Bowl contenders? (ep. 188)

ESPN’s Ben Goessling along with 1500ESPN’s Matthew Coller and Judd Zulgad look at the Atlanta Falcons’ jump from 8-8 last year to the Super Bowl. What can be learned from their improvement? Is there anything the Vikings can steal from the New England Patriots or are Belichick and Brady simply on a different level? Plus, picks for the Super Bowl and some odd prop bets.
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