<p>This is a familiar story in Minneapolis. At the quarterback position — regime to regime, coach to coach, QB to QB — the franchise always welcomes in veterans from other teams.</p><p>Can Kyler Murray redirect this team back into the playoffs? </p><p>To get answers, let’s welcome back our friend <a target="_blank" href="https://substack.com/profile/9601382-matthew-coller">Matthew Coller</a> of <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/purpleinsider">Purple Insider</a>. </p><p>We revisit the Vikings’ confused 2025 plan — spending more cash than any team in the NFL despite the great J.J. McCarthy unknown. You heard from the vets on this Minnesota defense during Super Bowl Week. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/tough-son-of-a-b***h-the-lessons">They missed Sam Darnold</a>. With Coller, we also look ahead to 2026. This will be Murray’s show in ‘26. </p><p>The fit with Kevin O’Connell’s X’s and O’s. Justin Jefferson’s happiness. Murray’s leadership style. Realistic expectations. </p><p>All of the above is discussed. </p><p>Thank you for watching, listening and sharing. </p><p>Video and audio is above. This episode is also available on our <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-long-podcast/id1542095361">Apple</a>, <a target="_blank" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5p41cteJTP3SVhTWla1xiU?si=10283727868e4711">Spotify</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.youtube.com/@GoLongTD">YouTube</a> channels. </p><p><strong>ICYMI:</strong></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/tom-brady-enters-a-new-world">Tom Brady enters a new world</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/bed-bugs-and-belief-why-ashton-grant">Bed Bugs and Belief: Why Ashton Grant is the man to maximize Drake Maye</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-patience-and-persistence-of-malik">The Patience & Persistence of Malik Willis</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/fear-the-cincinnati-bengals">Fear… the Cincinnati Bengals?</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/replay-2026-nfl-free-agency-bonanza">Replay: 2026 NFL Free Agency Bonanza!</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/hes-that-guy-nfl-wr-coach-on-dj-moore">‘He’s that guy:’ NFL WR coach on DJ Moore</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/why-the-dj-moore-trade-is-a-win-for">Why the DJ Moore trade is a win for the Buffalo Bills</a></p><p>* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.golongtd.com/p/no-s**t-taken-the-laws-of-tj-lang">‘No s**t taken:’ The Laws of T.J. Lang</a></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.golongtd.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.golongtd.com/subscribe</a>