With free agency in the National Football League a little more than a month away, we can pretty well assume that the Minnesota Vikings will be in the market for a veteran quarterback to, at the very least, push J.J. McCarthy for the starting spot and provide a reliable backup option should McCarthy not be […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
A member of the Minnesota Vikings who should be in the Hall of Fame, and likely will be there someday, is going to have to wait at least another year. At tonight’s NFL Honors ceremony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, and former Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams fell short […]
27 days ago | 1 read
After the Vikings fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week, they announced that long-time front office member Rob Brzezinski, who currently serves as the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations, would be running the team’s front office operations through the 2026 NFL Draft, after which the team would conduct their formal search for a […]
27 days ago | 1 read
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27 days ago | 5 reads
Free agency will be upon us in a month. There is a lot of work to be done and the Bermuda Triangle of Responsibility has a lot of work to do. Yore AI question of the day which I did NOT verify the accuracy because I am simply too lazy. “minnesota vikings free agency outlook […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Last night, I said that it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were done losing assistant coaches for the offseason. It appears that I may have spoken a bit too soon. According to veteran NFL beat writer Mark Kaboly, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly tabbed Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio to […]
29 days ago | 4 reads
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s time for another SB Nation Reacts survey for your voting and debating pleasure, ladies and […]
29 days ago | 3 reads
On Tuesday afternoon, fans of the Minnesota Vikings got an announcement that we all pretty much knew was coming, but is going to hit everyone right in the feels all the same. Courtesy of the agency that represents him, Team IFA, we got word that fullback C.J. Ham is officially retiring from the National Football […]
29 days ago | 2 reads
Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Fired: Is JJ McCarthy’s Future in Jeopardy? In this gripping episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness with producer Dave Stefano on Vikings 1st & SKOL, the duo unpacks the Minnesota Vikings’ stunning decision to dismiss their general manager after four seasons. This discussion delivers raw insights into […]
29 days ago | 3 reads
The Minnesota Vikings have lost another assistant coach to an NFC rival, but it was a loss that was anticipated and his replacement is already a part of the Vikings’ coaching staff. Defensive line coach Marcus Dixon has agreed to take on the same role with the Dallas Cowboys. His contract ended after the season, […]
30 days ago | 3 reads
Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah—shocking reset or chaos ahead? As Sam Darnold eyes a Super Bowl ring, the Vikings pull the trigger on a bombshell front-office shakeup, leaving fans wondering about the franchise’s future direction. In this gripping episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dissect the Minnesota Vikings’ unexpected decision […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
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about 1 month ago | 0 reads
After yesterday’s big news of the firing of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings continued making offseason moves with some additions and changes to the coaching staff. The Vikings have added former Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator Frank Smith to the staff as an assistant head coach. Smith served as the OC in Miami under […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Big big news yesterday. No more Kwesi. I wish him well in his future endeavors. There is a ton of debate (as there should be) about the reasons why he was let go and the plan going forward. Mark Wilf said it was not simply one thing (cough … Sam Darnold … cough) but an […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
In a surprise move, at least in terms of the timing, the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday after four years on the job. He had been given a contract extension just last May following the draft, but after an additional year to evaluate, according to Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf, […]
about 1 month ago | 5 reads
With the start of NFL free agency about six weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings facing a number of roster questions, the team has made a move that pretty much nobody saw coming. Multiple sources are reporting that the Vikings have fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, ending his tenure with the team after four seasons. […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Tyler Forness is spending January 27–30, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama, covering the Panini Senior Bowl for AtoZ Sports and Vikings 1st & SKOL, marking his sixth year attending the event, and immersed himself in practices. He recorded this scouting episode of SKOL Search prior, about possible wide receiver targets that the Vikings just might draft. […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
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about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The NFL offseason may not have officially begun, but that doesn’t mean we’re without important news and developments regarding our favorite football team. Let’s dive in, shall we? FLORES LOOKS TO BE STAYING! With Mike McCarthy taking the Pittsburgh Steelers job and a fresh, new extension in hand, it appears that Brian Flores will be […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
You may or may not have heard by now that the Seattle Seahawks will be representing the NFC in Super Bowl LX in a couple of weeks. You also may or may not have heard that the Seattle Seahawks are quarterbacked by Sam Darnold, who was the quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 and […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Super Bowl matchup is set and as we all know, Sam Darnold has led/guided/caddied the Seahawks into the big game. The discussion is already raging about how the people in charge of this team handled the QB depth chart this season. Regardless of them somehow bringing back Darnold, they truly miscalculated the readiness of […]
about 1 month ago | 5 reads
The Minnesota Vikings may be bringing defensive coordinator Brian Flores back to the sidelines in 2026, but one of his top lieutenants is moving on to a promotion with a team that the Vikings will face this coming season. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that Vikings’ defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator […]
about 1 month ago | 4 reads
Dive into the latest Minnesota Vikings offseason developments with Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano on this episode of Two Old Bloggers, a Vikings 1st & SKOL. Stefano sets the tone: “Even with no playoffs this year, the offseason drama is heating up and heating up fast.” Vikings fans searching for in-depth analysis on Jordan Addison […]
about 1 month ago | 7 reads
It’s nearly time to determine the NFC side of this year’s Super Bowl matchup, as we’re heading to the Pacific Northwest to watch the Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams in this year’s NFC Championship Game. The Seahawks are hosting this game as the top seed in the NFC, and they didn’t have to […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
We are just about ready to kick off the first of today’s two Conference Championship Games, and we’re starting out in the AFC, where the New England Patriots are traveling to the Mile High City to take on the Denver Broncos. The Patriots have gotten here by winning two home games, taking down the Los […]
about 1 month ago | 5 reads