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Vikings draft rewatch: Jefferson falls

1 week ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

Every draft night has its own vibe. In 2024, it was all about the great quarterback debates getting resolved and the shock of the Atlanta Falcons picking Michael Penix Jr. right after they had signed Kirk Cousins.
The boom or bust Vikings targets

1 week ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller
Vikings draft rewatch: The missed pick

1 week ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller
Should the Vikings pick a DT despite signing two big names?

1 week ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

You can make a pretty good argument by looking at the Minnesota Vikings depth chart that they need a safety, left guard and cornerback more than anything else. Last year Blake Brandel was among the league leaders in QB pressures allowed at left guard, starting safety Cam Bynum left in free agency and the cornerback unit lost Stephon Gilmore and Shaq Griffin and only signed Isaiah Rodgers and maybe Jeff Okudah as replacements.
Patrick Peterson is enjoying the ride -- and the grind

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller
Draft day is nearing

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

Happy Friday everybody! We're getting closer and closer to the draft, which means plenty of time to talk through scenarios. Let's get into it.... I remember last year that there were a lot of mockers putting guys like Quinyon Mitchell and Terrion Arnold in the top 15 and both of them ended up dropping into the late part of the first round. I looked back to check my memory on Mock Draft Database and they were 14th and 16th, respectively, and Cooper DeJean was 22nd.
Is a guard worth a first-round pick?

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller
Isaiah Rodgers is ready to 'change the narrative on my name'

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

When Brian Flores has his eye on a player, everybody pays attention. The Minnesota Vikings' defensive coordinator has earned the status as having a unique gift for spotting talent, from his days as a scout with the "Patriot Way" New England teams to identifying the unique skills of players like Josh Metellus, Ivan Pace Jr. and Andrew Van Ginkel.
Comparing stick-and-pick vs. trade-down draft sims

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

The Minnesota Vikings will be facing a fork in the road on draft night: Trade down or stick-and-pick. There are compelling arguments for both. On one hand, more bites at the apple could increase the chances of landing quality players. On the other, lower picks have lesser chance to succeed. In order to take a closer look at what GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah may be facing when the Vikings are on the clock, let's take a look at two different potential paths using the PFF Mock Draft Simulator.
Why Jordan Addison is the perfect Justin Jefferson compliment

2 weeks ago | purpleinsider.football | Matthew Coller

Jordan Addison's first two seasons in the NFL have been impressive. He has quickly shown that he's not only a capable receiver but is poised to be one of the top playmakers in the league. Between his rookie and sophomore campaigns, Addison has racked up 133 receptions for 1,786 yards and scored 19 touchdowns. Those numbers rank 28th, 26th and fourth among all receivers between the 2023 and 2024 seasons.