On January 17, 1999, the Minnesota Vikings were aiming for a Super Bowl showdown in Miami, and the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons was supposed to be a stepping stone to that. But when placekicker Gary Anderson missed that fourth-quarter 39-yard field goal, everything came crashing down. For more than two decades, the […]
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In this episode of the Two Old Bloggers podcast, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver a must-listen deep dive for every Vikings fan starving for real football talk. The duo kicks off with a major announcement — Two Old Bloggers has officially joined the Bleav Network under their Vikings 1st & SKOL banner — […]
See how Brian Flores could influence the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback battle and push the team toward an earlier call.
A new trade idea was suggested for the Minnesota Vikings, and bringing this two-time Pro Bowler to Minneapolis would give Brian Flores a real weapon.
The Minnesota Vikings may have a sneaky roster issue that's easy to see and easy to set aside at the same time.
Despite turmoil at quarterback and injuries along the offensive line, the Minnesota Vikings still finished last season 9-8. Kevin O’Connell, the former NFL quarterback, deferred to the run game during the win streak. In doing so, he relied on Brian Flores’ stingy defense to take over games.
J.J. McCarthy could separate himself from Kyler Murray if his leadership translates during the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback battle.
Key to a better year for Aaron Rodgers is a better rapport with his targets. Ray Fittipaldo is skeptical that we will see that this year. Despite his decades in the NFL, even Rodgers needs time to develop chemistry. That is especially true for young players, though he seemed to take to Adam Thielen quickly […]
It’s getting posted a bit later than usual, but I’m finally getting around to revealing the results of this week’s SB Nation Reacts results for your viewing pleasure. Let’s get to it here, shall we? This week, we wanted to know which member of the Minnesota Vikings backfield committee was going to get the most […]
Lions Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown was voted as the fifth-best receiver in the NFL in a poll by execs and coaches around the league: “Savvy, knack for getting open, plays faster than his timed speed,” an NFL coordinator said. “He’s putting continuous stress on you even when you know he’s not going vertical. He […]
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All it takes is for some dweeb (like myself but I am more of a doofus) to dream up some trade idea for it to get picked up and regurgitated by many different sites that are just looking for something to post so they can get views. The latest has been the Vikings trading Justin […]
From the moment the Minnesota Vikings won the Kyler Murray free agency sweepstakes, many took it as a sign that […]
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison had the worst season of his career in 2025, but you'd never know it based on a new ranking of his peers.
49ers 49ers QB Mac Jones talked about how he was meant to be with with HC Kyle Shanahan. “Trust me, I didn’t have a crazy amount of options, to be honest. I played in Jacksonville, and there was good tape, but it wasn’t consistent,” Jones admitted, via Niners Wire. “We talked about, people didn’t really […]
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A running back on the Minnesota Vikings' roster might be able to surprise fans in 2026 if Aaron Jones has another down season in the backfield.
As we see a light at the end of the offseason tunnel, and we can almost hear the popping of pads — not to mention reckless offseason storylines — it’s worth reorienting ourselves. Much of the preseason can often feel like a mirage. It can be difficult to sort through the training-camp nuggets and messy context of preseason football to determine fact from fiction.
The Minnesota Vikings added Jauan Jennings this offseason, but a warning from his time with the San Francisco 49ers raises fresh questions.
The Minnesota Vikings could have their edge rusher depth on the roster if Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins steps up and takes advantage of a golden opportunity.
The span between minicamp and training camp is a trying time for football fans. The lack of action turns social media into more of a wasteland than it already was, with fans looking to gain an early advantage for their preseason debates. Chief among them is whether Kyler Murray will usurp J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings’ starting quarterback.
To say that people aren't impressed with the Kansas City Chiefs' wide receiver corps would be an understatement. Would Stefon Diggs make sense for them?
J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray — the Minnesota Vikings QB battle starts now. On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down exactly what McCarthy must prove at 2026 Vikings training camp to earn the starting quarterback job over Kyler Murray. This Vikings 1st & SKOL production delivers the film study, advanced […]
Ivan Pace Jr.’s situation with the Minnesota Vikings has been sticky, to say the least. Ivan Pace broke out in 2023, regressed in 2024, and ultimately lost his spot last year. Therefore, 2026 has become a pivotal year for him. In his time with the Vikings, he has shown he’s good enough to play in the NFL.
Kyler Murray's dual-threat ability could produce a historic season among Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks.
Continuing the Minnesota Vikings roster evaluation and 53-man roster projection with the second half of the series focused on the defensive side and specialists, I break down each position group with some analysis and useful links and information as we move through July and wait for the beginning of training camp at the end of […]
The revised deal that the Minnesota Vikings agreed to with RB Aaron Jones earlier this year looks even better after a recent decision by the New Orleans Saints.