Best People Analytics Podcast With Cole Podcasts (2025)

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#123 - Shonna Waters & Tara Behrend - LIVE from SIOP 2025 52:49

4d ago52:49

52:49

Help support the podcast: We are a listener supported podcast. By becoming a patron you will help us cover the costs of producing and distributing our podcast, while getting special premium access to the hosts. Please become a patron of Directionally Correct by going here: https://patron.podbean.com/directionallycorrect In this engaging episode of …

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How can J.J. McCarthy thrive in Year 1? Former Vikings QB explains 1:04:16

17h ago1:04:16

1:04:16

Matthew Coller welcomes back former Vikings QB Sage Rosenfels to discuss Minnesota's offseason and how J.J. McCarthy can thrive as the team's full-time starter this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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NFC North offseason awards ft. Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears 54:59

1d ago54:59

54:59

Matthew Coller is joined by Lorin Cox of Locked On Bears to discuss the NFC North teams' respective offseasons and to hand out offseason awards. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Are post-draft power rankings buying the Vikings? (Part 2) 32:25

3d ago32:25

32:25

Matthew Coller and intern Clay dive into power rankings around the NFL and what they are saying about the Vikings. Are they down on them like last year or buying after a 14-win season? Plus Vikings fan questions... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Are post-draft power rankings buying the Vikings? (Part 1) 1:00:20

3d ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Matthew Coller and intern Clay dive into power rankings around the NFL and what they are saying about the Vikings. Are they down on them like last year or buying after a 14-win season? Plus Vikings fan questions... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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FansOnly: Was it worth it, what the Vikings gave up to get Dallas Turner? 44:13

3d ago44:13

44:13

Matthew Coller takes some time to answer a bunch of your Vikings questions, including whether the haul the team gave up to get Dallas Turner was worth it? Why so many receivers in camp? Will the CB play improve this year? And so much more... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d…

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Are the Vikings top five in the trenches? 49:13

5d ago49:13

49:13

Matthew Coller is joined by Ahmad Hicks of Fox 9 to discuss the Vikings offseason and answer nine fan questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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JJ McCarthy is 'ready to start' ...what do we want to see in the spring? (Hour 2) 1:09:40

6d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Matthew Coller talks about JJ McCarthy's comments to the media and discusses the next steps for him after we saw a handful of passes to receivers during offseason workouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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JJ McCarthy is 'ready to start' ...what do we want to see in the spring? (Hour 1) 1:00:27

6d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Matthew Coller talks about JJ McCarthy's comments to the media and discusses the next steps for him after we saw a handful of passes to receivers during offseason workouts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jeremiah Sirles breaks down Donovan Jackson's game 47:47

7d ago47:47

47:47

Matthew Coller is joined by former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles to discuss the Vikings' pick of Ohio State guard Donovan Jackson, and how he fits on Minnesota's offensive line. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Reacting to J.J. McCarthy's press conference 45:15

8d ago45:15

45:15

Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to discuss the comments J.J. McCarthy made at his press conference on Tuesday. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso breaks down the Vikings draft 1:05:26

9d ago1:05:26

1:05:26

Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst Chris Trapasso to grade and react to the Vikings draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How did draft analysts grade the Vikings draft? (Hour 2) 1:16:16

9d ago1:16:16

1:16:16

Matthew Coller answer a wide range of your Vikings/Football questions and discusses experts draft grades. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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How did draft analysts grade the Vikings draft? (Hour 1) 51:19

9d ago51:19

51:19

Matthew Coller and Intern Clay breakdown how draft analysts graded Minnesota's draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#122 - Nelson Spencer - Building AI Agents & The Original Moneyball 55:10

11d ago55:10

55:10

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Breaking down Vikings Day 3 NFL Draft and Sam Howell 1:48:34

11d ago1:48:34

1:48:34

Matthew Coller reacts to Day 3 of the NFL Draft and how the Vikings did with their picks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Reacting to Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Day 2 1:02:11

12d ago1:02:11

1:02:11

Matthew Coller reacts to Day 2 of the NFL draft and the Vikings' pick. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Draft Night Coverage Hour 4 - Final buildup & reaction to Vikings selecting Donovan Jackson 1:16:57

14d ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Streaming live from the Purple Insider podcast bunker, Matthew Coller reacted live to night one of the NFL Draft. During hour four of the livestream, Coller reacts to the Packers selection and who that leaves the Vikings at No. 24 before discussing the Vikings' selection of Donovan Jackson with the No. 24 overall pick. Intern Clay also pops in to d…

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Draft Night Coverage Hour 3 - Picks 15-22 59:21

14d ago59:21

59:21

Streaming live from the Purple Insider podcast bunker, Matthew Coller reacted live to night one of the NFL Draft. During hour three of the livestream, Coller was by Manny Hill to discuss what the Vikings should do at No. 24 and react to picks 15-22 of the first round. Intern Clay also popped in to discuss compare how the actual picks lined up with …

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Draft Night Coverage Hour 2 - Picks 6-14 1:01:19

14d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Streaming live from the Purple Insider podcast bunker, Matthew Coller reacted live to night one of the NFL Draft. During hour two of the livestream, Coller was joined by Brian Murphy and Manny Hill to discuss what the Vikings should do at No. 24 and react to picks 6-14 of the first round. Intern Clay also popped in to discuss compare how the actual…

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Draft Night Coverage Hour 1 - Picks 1-5 1:03:25

14d ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Streaming live from the Purple Insider podcast bunker, Matthew Coller reacted live to night one of the NFL Draft. During hour one of the livestream, Coller was joined by Andrew Krammer of the Minnesota Star Tribune, as well as Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to discuss what the Vikings should do at No. 24 and react to picks 1-5 of the first roun…

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What does Arif Hasan's consensus big board say about the Vikings? 50:51

15d ago50:51

50:51

Matthew Coller is joined by Arif Hasan of the Wide Left newsletter to discuss what his consensus big board says about who the Vikings will likely take in the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Kevin Cole breaks down his 'analytics' draft board 48:07

15d ago48:07

48:07

Matthew Coller is joined by Kevin Cole of the Unexpected Points newsletter to discuss his analytics big board and what the Vikings should do in the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso gives his final draft rant and prospects he loves 54:26

16d ago54:26

54:26

Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports' Chris Trapasso one final time before the draft. Coller and Trapasso discuss their thoughts on the process to get to this point, their final draft rants and the prospects they love. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Who do the mock drafts think the Vikings will take? 48:12

16d ago48:12

48:12

Matthew Coller and intern Clay take a look at the mock drafts and Matthew talks about ESPN's Adam Schefter suggesting that the Vikings could be a team for Kirk Cousins as the Falcons look to trade him after the draft. What did KOC say about the backup QB situation in his press conference? Plus answering Vikings fan questions and going through. See …

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Breaking down KOC's comments on J.J. McCarthy, draft 45:59

17d ago45:59

45:59

Matthew Coller is joined by Dane Mizutani of the Pioneer Press to react to Kevin O'Connell's comments on QB J.J. McCarthy and the upcoming draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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FansOnly: Trade down options and crazy Vikings fan suggestions before the draft 1:09:31

17d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

It's OFFICIALLY draft week! Matthew Coller opens the week answering A TON of your draft questions, as we countdown the days, hours, and minutes to the draft. Who are the likeliest trade partners with the Vikings, if they look to move down? Plus, we get to your crazy draft suggestions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P…

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#121 - Jenny Dearborn - How to be an Insight-Driven CHRO 53:06

18d ago53:06

53:06

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Does Kwesi Adofo-Mensah want the Vikings to trade down? (Hour 2) 49:11

20d ago49:11

49:11

Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings GM's pre-draft press conference and his discussion of trading down and how he looks at value of draft picks. Plus Vikings fan questions and the first ever INTERN MOCK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Does Kwesi Adofo-Mensah want the Vikings to trade down? (Hour 1) 59:24

21d ago59:24

59:24

Matthew Coller talks about the Vikings GM's pre-draft press conference and his discussion of trading down and how he looks at value of draft picks. Plus Vikings fan questions and the first ever INTERN MOCK. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Minnesota Star Tribune's Emily Leiker reacts to Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft press conference 44:08

21d ago44:08

44:08

Matthew Coller is joined by Emily Leiker of the Minnesota Star Tribune to react to the big takeaways from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft press conference. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Chris Trapasso says buyer beware on two Vikings potential draft targets 57:52

21d ago57:52

57:52

Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports draft analyst to preview next week's draft and discuss why he's saying buyer beware about two potential targets for the Vikings in the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Is PFF's Trevor Sikkema high or lower on Vikings draft targets (he LOVES one) 40:23

22d ago40:23

40:23

Matthew Coller is joined by PFF's Trevor Sikkema to preview next week's draft and discuss which Vikings targets he LOVES and which targets he's lower on. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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NFL analyst Sam Bruchhaus wants the Vikings to trade down in the draft 45:47

23d ago45:47

45:47

Matthew Coller is joined by Sam Bruchhaus of SumerSports to discuss why he thinks the Vikings should trade down from the No. 24 pick in next week's draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Do the Vikings pre-draft visits tell us anything? (Hour 2) 53:50

23d ago53:50

53:50

Matthew Coller looks at some numbers about the Vikings visits and one position is standing out in particular. Does it really tell a story or is it just noise? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Do the Vikings pre-draft visits tell us anything? (Hour 1) 1:00:24

24d ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Matthew Coller looks at some numbers about the Vikings visits and one position is standing out in particular. Does it really tell a story or is it just noise? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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#120 - Dr. Steve Hunt - Talent Tectonics, Quality of Hire, & Grunge Music 1:19:37

25d ago1:19:37

1:19:37

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Aaron Jones says JJ McCarthy is 'different' and 'wants to be great' (Part 2) 47:37

27d ago47:37

47:37

Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones's comments on Good Morning Football about JJ McCarthy and discusses some random scenarios that would be shocking if they came up. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and interesting comments from former Viking Garrett Bradbury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Aaron Jones says JJ McCarthy is 'different' and 'wants to be great' (Part 1) 47:23

27d ago47:23

47:23

Matthew Coller talks about Aaron Jones's comments on Good Morning Football about JJ McCarthy and discusses some random scenarios that would be shocking if they came up. Plus answering Vikings fan questions and interesting comments from former Viking Garrett Bradbury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h…

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Mel Kiper Jr. has the Vikings taking who??? 52:28

29d ago52:28

52:28

Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso to react to Mel Kiper's latest mock that has them making a surprising choice at No. 24 overall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Jeremiah Sirles loves one guard for the Vikings in this draft 55:42

30d ago55:42

55:42

Matthew Coller is joined by former Vikings lineman Jeremiah Sirles, who has pinpointed one guard the Vikings should absolutely take in the draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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FansOnly: What prospect are you dying on the hill for? 48:02

1M ago48:02

48:02

Matthew Coller answers your Vikings questions, ranging from which prospect he is dying on the hill for, any Asante Samuel steam, and long term defensive roster build. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Clay's Corner: Trading Addison, Ranking Hockenson, Coolest WRs 1:09:14

1M ago1:09:14

1:09:14

Matthew Coller picks up answering more Vikings questions before Intern Clay jumps in to discuss his thoughts on trading Jordan Addison, where T.J. Hockenson ranks among TEs, and who the coolest WRs have been in the league. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Opposing execs hated the Vikings offseason? Hm. 1:01:50

1M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Matthew Coller talks about an article in The Athletic quoting executives around the NFL who were down on the Vikings offseason and questioned GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's power. This narrative is getting tired, isn't it? Plus answering Viking fan questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co…

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#119 - Cole and Scott - The Paradox of Critical Thinking 1:02:36

1M ago1:02:36

1:02:36

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NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick is all about the Vikings' over 1:01:23

1M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Matthew Coller is joined by NBC Sports Bet's Drew Dinsick to discuss the Vikings' over/under and why he is taking the over on Minnesota this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Clay's Corner: Vikings on Hard Knocks chances and rule changes 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

Matthew Coller talks with Intern Clay about what they would want to see if the Vikings were selected for Hard Knocks. Also, how they view the plethora of rules changes instituted by the league this offseason. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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5 guys the Vikings should stick and pick in the NFL Draft 1:15:20

1M ago1:15:20

1:15:20

Matthew Coller talks about the players he would stick at No. 24 pick to take and then answers Vikings fan questions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Will Ragatz talks us into J.J. McCarthy making an easy transition into QB1 59:31

1M ago59:31

59:31

Matthew Coller is joined by Bring Me The Sports' Will Ragatz to play a game of Talk Me Into, in which Will talks us into J.J. McCarthy transitioning into QB1 easily. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Why do so many mocks have the Vikings going DB now? 49:03

1M ago49:03

49:03

A number of recent high profile mock drafts have the Vikings selecting a defensive back with their first round pick. Matthew Coller is joined by CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso to discuss why that is and other draft related nuggets from the NFL Owners Meetings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

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