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"I think KJ is a WR1 in this league."
On the latest Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
talked with
@athielen19
about his time with the
#Vikings
and who we underrated.
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Announcement!
Welcome our new contributor
@haleyeenglish17
!
Her first article for Purple Insider drops at 10:30 this morning and dives into the analytics of Brian Flores' defense.
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In the most insane game of the season yet the
#Vikings
finally clinch the NFC North!
Put your gif reactions below.
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I leave Minnesota and the Vikings become Super Bowl contenders.
No more poking holes in their 8-1 record. Good teams find ways to pull off come back wins. Great teams do the improbable.
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The
#Vikings
win 3-0 to keep their NFC North title chances alive with the one of the worst games of football ever played.
Your reaction gifs after THAT...
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It's been a busy week in
#Vikings
news but we wanted to take a moment to thank you for following all season long, reading our articles, listening to our podcasts, asking football-y football questions.
From us here at Purple Insider thank you Vikings fans!
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What makes Raheem Morris one of the more interesting candidates to fill the
#Vikings
Head Coach opening?
On the latest episode of the podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss that, big contracts, and a mock draft.
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"The world is different and Zimmer just refused to change."
@MatthewColler
&
@Sirles71_HSKR
discuss the Zimmer Era and what the
#Vikings
should look for in their next Head Coach on the latest episode of the podcast.
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.
@SamEkstrom
goes inside the rise of the
#Vikings
two Pittsburgh pass rushers Patrick Jones II and Jaylen Twyman.
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Well, it wasn't easy but the
#Vikings
come out with a 27-19 win over the Saints to improve to 6-4.
Your reaction gifs 👇
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GREG FREAKING JOSEPH!!!
Reaction gifs for yet another game winning field goal for Greg Joseph and the
#Vikings
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1️⃣ Stability
2️⃣ Hands-off owners
3️⃣ Great facilities
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss why the
#Vikings
opening is good job and why coaches will wait on the Vikings before making a decision.
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9-2! The
#Vikings
bounce back and get a big win on Thanksgiving.
Let's get those reaction gifs
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"This is going to be a massive difference in philosophy from Ed Donatell."
@MatthewColler
is live now reacting to the report the
#Vikings
are hiring Brian Flores as their defensive coordinator.
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There is only four things certain in life: Death, Taxes,
#Vikings
trading down, and the Packers not drafting Aaron Rodgers a first round WR
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Big time win for the
#Vikings
on Monday Night. Now up to 3-4 after a 22-17 win over the 49ers.
Your reaction gifs 👇
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Can the
#Vikings
get a first round pick for Kirk?
On today's episode
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss the trade market for Kirk Cousins, Kevin O'Connell's first comments, and spin The Wheel of QB Possibilities.
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With how many big decisions he has we'll learn quickly how Kwesi Adofo-Mensah operates as the new
#Vikings
GM.
On today's podcast
@MatthewColler
,
@SamEkstrom
, &
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss their thoughts on the new GM.
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#Vikings
are now 5-1 after that 24-16 win in Miami. Oh, and Green Bay lost, again, to drop to 3-3 👀
Let’s get your reaction gifs ⬇️
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They just keep winning!!
#Vikings
go on the road and beat the Bills 33-30 in OT.
Gif reactions below ⬇️
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"I feel like this whole thing has to be to try to get Drake Maye."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
&
@BenGoessling
breakdown the
#Vikings
QB situation.
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Is Kevin O'Connell's lack of playcalling an issue?
On today's podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@WillRagatz
discuss why it's not, O'Connell over Harbaugh, and what it all means for Kirk.
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Our friends
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came out with this 🔥🔥🔥 "Welcome To The Fabulous Metrodome"!
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And that's it for the 2022 Regular Season as the
#Vikings
finish off with a 13-4 record thanks to today's 29-13 win over the Bears.
Let's get your reaction gifs to this game below.
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We continue QB Week by discussing the
#Vikings
Week 13 opponent and their young QB, Zach Wilson.
On today's podcast
@MatthewColler
is joined by
@Willpa11
to talk about if Wilson is ready to take the next step.
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Eric Kendricks' comments after Zimmer's firing are telling.
@MatthewColler
&
@murphmedia_
discuss those blunt comments, the Zimmer era, and what's next for the
#Vikings
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How should fans view a player who would come with disturbing accusations attached?
@MatthewColler
on the message it sends and the problems it would create if the
#Vikings
trade for DeShaun Watson.
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"The
#Vikings
already using the Kirk Cousins money to be real, true players in free agency."
On the Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
reacted to the Greenard and Van Ginkel signings.
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A Draft Trade!!
The
#Vikings
and
#Texans
have agreed to terms on a major deal in advance of the draft, per me and
@TomPelissero
, landing Minnesota another 1.
— Minnesota gets No. 23 and No. 232.
— Houston gets No. 42, 188 and a 2025 2nd rounder.
MIN moves up, HOU collects.
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"People are buying into this team again. They're fun and they look a little bit dangerous."
On the Purple Insider YouTube channel
@MatthewColler
&
@DaneMizutani
reacted to the
#Vikings
' 27-19 win over the Saints.
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"This is the most impressive win of O'Connell's career."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
&
@DaneMizutani
react to an incredible 31-28
#Vikings
win in Atlanta.
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"I need a guy who is going to make the team a 12-win team, even when the rest of the roster is crap."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@drewmagary
rank the
#Vikings
QB options
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Now with new leadership do the
#Vikings
have a promising future?
On today's podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss that, her new role covering the Bears, and her favorite Vikings games & players she covered.
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Rebuilds are often considered scary propositions but sitting in the middle can be much worse.
@PaulHodowanic
looks at the pitfalls of running this
#Vikings
squad back another year.
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"You aren't changing the culture by leaving the locker room status quo."
On the latest podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@jzulgad
try to make sense of the
#Vikings
moves.
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The
#Vikings
win again! 34-26 as the defense stops a late Cardinals comeback attempt.
Leave your gif reactions below.
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Teaming up with
@SotaStickCo
to give away a limited edition Kirko Chainz print!
Rules to enter:
1. Retweet this
2. Follow
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and
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It is a 12x18 sized print on brushed silver cardstock. 1 of 2 of this style in existence. It will be framed for the winner
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"I don't think anyone believes that the
#Vikings
signed Sam Darnold to be their future franchise QB."
On the Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
reacts to the
#Vikings
signing Sam Darnold.
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"I think Danielle Hunter is done patching things over."
On the latest Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@WillRagatz
react to today's Danielle Hunter report.
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"This to me, is nothing short of an 'A' pick."
@MatthewColler
with reaction to the
#Vikings
selecting USC WR Jordan Addison at 23.
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Well that was certainly something… Take a breath
#Vikings
fans, whew!
It’s a 28-24 win as the Vikings head to London 2-1.
Let’s get those postgame gifs!
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Finally the
#Vikings
get their first win of the season, beating the Panthers 21-13.
Your gif reactions below! 👇
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Vikings meltdown on Monday Night Football in 12-10 loss to the Bears.
Your reaction gifs👇
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How good was Kirk when under pressure? Does he checkdown a lot? Did the
#Vikings
waste some of his good performances?
@MatthewColler
dives into what the PFF QB Annual has to say about Kirk Cousins.
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"This was extremely well played."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast
@MatthewColler
reacts to the
#Vikings
first-round selections.
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“If there was a Hall of Fame for entertainment value players, Culpepper would be inducted first ballot.”
@MatthewColler
looks back at one of the most exciting
#Vikings
ever, detailing his rapid rise that was cut short due to injury (Subscribers only):
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The playoffs are finally here! A trip to San Francisco is on the line for the
#Vikings
today as they play host to the Giants.
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Is it worth trading up for J.J. McCarthy?
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
&
@ArifHasanNFL
discuss what his consensus draft board says about this year's QB class.
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Jim Harbaugh would be a win now hire for a team in need of a rebuild.
On the latest episode of the podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@JaceFrederick
discuss the reports that Harbaugh is set to interview for the
#Vikings
HC job.
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"We're going to be a tough out on defense..."
On today's podcast
@WillRagatz
is joined by
@nacholeber
to discuss his thoughts on the new
#Vikings
defense, the offseason, and his perspective on the '09 season.
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"To me it's just another sign the
#Vikings
think they can contend this year."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
&
@WillRagatz
react to the Kareem Hunt visit.
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If the Wilf's were to move on from Zimmer how attractive is the Vikings job?
@MatthewColler
&
@Sirles71_HSKR
discuss that and why the offensive line hasn't come together this year on the latest podcast.
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With the likes of Drew Brees, Russell Wilson, Deshaun Watson and Tom Brady on the
#Vikings
schedule this season, how many times will Kirk Cousins be the best quarterback on the field?
@MatthewColler
breaks down the numbers (Subscribers only):
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PIE CHART: Do the
#Vikings
trade Kirk or sign him to an extension?
On today's podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss the future of Kirk and how the Vikings landed on O'Connell.
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Now that there's a new coaching staff in place will Dalvin Cook be used in a more hybrid role?
On today's podcast
@WillRagatz
&
@ArifHasanNFL
discuss Dalvin's OTA WR reps and other OTA storylines.
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Kwesi Adofo-Mensah takes over a franchise that is desperate for a breath of fresh air and a roster that needs a face lift.
@MatthewColler
&
@SamEkstrom
have some thoughts on the approach that could make him a success.
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(Premiering on YouTube at 4)
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"The message that the Vikings’ brass is sending is that they believe they have answers that Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman never found."
@MatthewColler
on what the Kirk extension means for the
#Vikings
future.
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⬆ Higher workload for Jefferson
⬇ Lower workload for Dalvin
@SamEkstrom
explains to
@MatthewColler
why Dalvin & Jefferson will benefit from the
#Vikings
reportedly choosing Kevin O'Connell as the next Head Coach.
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Now that the
#Vikings
are searching for a Head Coach it's time for you to take our New Coach Survey to see who your ideal candidate is!
1️⃣ Answer each question 1-5
2️⃣ Add up your answers
3️⃣ Pick from your listed choices of candidates
4️⃣ Let us know who you got in the comments
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Aaron Rodgers coming back takes any pressure off the new
#Vikings
regime to compete right away.
@MatthewColler
&
@SamEkstrom
fired up an emergency podcast to discuss how the Rodgers and Russell moves alter Kirk's status.
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The
#Vikings
and Bills played the game of the century in Buffalo and somehow Minnesota made one more great play than Buffalo.
@MatthewColler
with reaction after another thrilling vikings win
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What grades do Kevin and Kwesi get for their first year in charge?
On the latest podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@WillRagatz
handout grades & react to what was (and wasn't) said at the
#Vikings
end of season press conference.
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Are the Bears trading the first overall pick and keeping Justin Fields?
On the latest Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@CourtneyRCronin
discuss the Bears and
#Vikings
offseason plans.
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Is hiring Jim Harbaugh a good idea for the
#Vikings
?
In our latest podcast,
@Sirles71_HSKR
seems to think so and explains to
@MatthewColler
why it would work.
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The Chiefs got a starting CB and a Day Two pick for Alex Smith. Would you take that for Kirk?
On today's Purple Insider podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@SamEkstrom
discuss that and how far away the
#Vikings
are from a playoff run.
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How should the new GM evaluate Christian Darrisaw?
@MatthewColler
was joined by
@Sirles71_HSKR
for a
#VIKINGS
DECISION 2022 FOOTBALL BONANZA edition of the podcast to discuss what the new GM will be taking over.
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If Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hires Jim Harbaugh as the next
#Vikings
HC, he's handing over the keys to the franchise he just took control of.
@MatthewColler
with reaction to multiple reports that the Vikings will interview Harbaugh.
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What's the case for Byron Leftwich to be the next
#Vikings
Head Coach?
@MatthewColler
was joined by
@_John_Shipley
to discuss that and what other coaching candidates bring in the latest episode of the Purple Insider Podcast.
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"It's much more fun to believe."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
&
@drewmagary
discuss Drew's optimism heading into the 2023
#Vikings
season.
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"They are crushing this free agency period." -
@MatthewColler
Livestream on the Purple Insider YouTube channel reacting to Kirk Cousins' departure and the Greenard, Van Ginkel and Cashman signings.
👉
Going live shortly on the Purple Insider YouTube channel with reaction to Kirk Cousins leaving for Atlanta.
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Kevin O'Connell for Coach of the Year if the
#Vikings
win the NFC North 👀
On today's Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@PFF_Eric
to make their official 2022 Season Predictions.
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J.J. McCarthy at 11?
On the Purple Insider podcast
@MatthewColler
reacted to your
#Vikings
predictions for tonight's draft.
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The
#Vikings
have a couple different positions they could draft with their first pick. That lead us, well
@MatthewColler
, to create the Draft Position Survey.
1️⃣ Answer the questions 1-5
2️⃣ Add up your points
3️⃣ Let us know what you got in the comments
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Well that's not the way to start a season...
#Vikings
lose 20-17 at home to the Bucs.
Respond with your gif reactions below ⬇
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Who should the top candidates be for the
#Vikings
Head Coaching role?
On today's Friday Roundtable
@MatthewColler
is joined by
@SamEkstrom
&
@ChadGraff
to discuss their top candidates, a Mock GM Interview, and what-ifs.
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"If anything, I think the
#Vikings
are probably underrated going into this year."
On the latest Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@KevinCole___
discuss where the Vikings rank in the NFC.
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Mike Zimmer took little responsibility for the 37-10 loss to the Green Bay Packers.
@MatthewColler
on the reaction from the
#Vikings
Head Coach after last night's 37-10 loss to the Packers.
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Some breaks and outstanding performances led the
#Vikings
to a stunning win over one of the NFL's best teams
@MatthewColler
with reaction to the Vikings' 22-17 win over the 49ers.
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#Vikings
can't overcome Nick Mullens' four interceptions in 30-24 defeat to the new NFC North Division Champs.
Your gif reactions 👇
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If the Vikings wanted to desperately cling to the past, Spielman and Zimmer should have stayed.
@MatthewColler
writes about embracing the change brought on by the new
#Vikings
regime.
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"The reality is that the last people who tried to play it safe with Kirk Cousins got fired."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
discussed a difficult future in the NFC North.
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Are the
#Vikings
trying to get to the No. 3 overall pick?
On the latest Purple Insider podcast,
@MatthewColler
discusses Vikings draft speculation and answers your questions.
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Should the
#Vikings
rest Za'Darius Smith down the stretch to make sure he's healthy for a playoff run?
On the latest Purple Insider Podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@WillRagatz
answer that and preview Vikings/Jets.
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"They should play him right away, if he's ready."
On the latest Purple Insider podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@ericeager_
discussed how the
#Vikings
should handle J.J. McCarthy's development.
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The
#Vikings
' bend-but-don't-break defense broke over and over again as the Lions drop Minnesota to 10-3 on the season.
Let's get your reaction gifs below.
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Trade: Detroit is dealing TE T.J. Hockenson in its division, to the Minnesota Vikings, per sources.
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The
#Vikings
have a star-studded duo at edge rusher with the signing of Za'Darius Smith and the restructuring of Danielle Hunter.
On an emergency podcast
@MatthewColler
&
@SamEkstrom
react to the big signing today.
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