Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast

Calling all football fans! The latest episode of Two Old Bloggers is out now and it's a must-watch or listen for anyone who loves Vikings football. In this episode, Darren and Dave discuss T.J. Hockenson's potential to have the greatest season by a Vikings tight end ever. With a total of 86 catches for 914 yards and six touchdowns in just 10 games, Hockenson has already made an impressive start wi...

Looking for a fun and educational way to experience the history of the Minnesota Vikings? Look no further than Justin Day's recent adventure on the Purple & Gold 4 Days show! Justin and his daughter had the opportunity to take a private tour of TCO's Vikings Museum, and he's here to share all his thoughts on the exhibits. From the Coach's Corner with Kevin O'Connell to the Bud Grant section, where...

Attention all Vikings fans! In today's episode of Vikings Daily Opener, we have some exciting news to share. We're only 58 days away from the Minnesota Vikings week 1 season opener and we have some great updates on the team. Firstly, Dorktown will be producing a seven-part documentary on the history of the Minnesota Vikings! As fans, we know that our team has a unique and fascinating history that...

In the latest episode of Vikings Daily Opener, we’ll discuss the state of the Vikings' interior offensive line. Despite struggles in recent years, Ed Ingram has potential for improvement while Garrett Bradbury is a "wild card." Ezra Cleveland is a quality left guard whose future with the Vikings is uncertain due to his contract, and backups Austin Schlottmann and UDFA Alan Ali have potential. Tyle...

The Real Forno Show is back with another episode! This time, Tyler Forness delves into the state of the Vikings' interior offensive line. With in-depth analysis and projections for the upcoming season, Tyler breaks down the performance of each player in 2022 and shares his expectations for the 2023 season. As Tyler points out, the interior offensive line has been a major concern for the Vikings si...

On the latest episode of Purple & Gold 4 Days, we dive deep into the disrespect that ESPN's First Take showed towards Kirk Cousins. Despite Cousins' proven track record and recent success, none of the panelists chose him as the top quarterback in the NFC North to win one game. Instead, they chose Justin Fields and Jared Goff, based on potential and past performance, respectively. We discuss why th...

Attention Vikings fans! In today's episode of the Vikings Daily Opener, we cover a wide range of topics that are sure to pique your interest. First up, we discuss Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's first season as the Vikings' General Manager. Judd Zulgad gives us an in-depth analysis of how Adofo-Mensah fared in his rookie season and what moves he has made this off-season that give us an idea of how he wants t...

Hey, Vikings fans! We've got an exciting episode of the Vikings Daily Opener for you today. We're only 61 days away from the season opener, and we're diving into some important topics surrounding the Minnesota Vikings. First up, Dave is talking about Kirk Cousins and his role in the upcoming Netflix series "Quarterback". Mike Florio from Pro Football Talk has written an interesting piece on why Co...

Are you ready for some football? The Real Forno Show has got you covered! On their latest episode, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano take a deep dive into the Minnesota Vikings' offensive tackle group and what fans can expect from them in the upcoming season. With stars like Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill leading the charge, the offensive tackle group is one of the best in the NFL. But with que...

The Vikings Daily Opener provides in-depth coverage of the Minnesota Vikings leading up to their week 1 season opener. One of the featured articles in this edition is Tyler Forness' ranking of Kirk Cousins as the 11th starting quarterback in Tier 3. This ranking has caught the attention of many fans and analysts alike, as Cousins has been a topic of controversy and debate in recent years. While no...

In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren and Dave discussed the upcoming season for the Minnesota Vikings, with a focus on three main themes: Alexander Mattison's potential as the team's #1 running back, Ezra Cleveland's future with the team, and the defense's need for improvement. Regarding Mattison, there is debate about whether he is ready to take on the role of the team's primary running ba...

In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the potential breakout candidates for the upcoming season, including Alexander Mattison, Brian Asamoah, Jalen Nailor, Khyiris Tonga, K.J. Osborn, Ed Ingram, and Trishton Jackson. Find out who could potentially make a huge difference for the team and help lead them to victory this season. We talk about how Alexander Mattison is primed for a bigger role i...

Are you a Minnesota Vikings fan? If so, you won't want to miss today's episode of the Vikings Daily Opener! What is happening in Vikings land lately? Dave reports on how Tyler Forness provides an in-depth analysis of the tight end position for the Minnesota Vikings over at the Vikings Wire, covering everything from the current roster to performance in 2022, expectations for 2023, and the future of...

Are you ready for some football? Tyler Forness is back with another episode of The Real Forno Show! This time around, Tyler takes a deep dive into the state of the Minnesota Vikings' tight end position for the upcoming season. There is a lot to talk about with this group. Last October, the Minnesota Vikings traded for T.J. Hockenson to support their struggling wide receiver group outside of Justin...

Are you a die-hard Minnesota Vikings fan? If so, you won't want to miss the latest episode of the Vikings Daily Opener for July 5th, 2023! We're only 67 days away from the start of the Vikings week 1 season opener, and this episode covers all the latest news and updates on your favorite team. In this episode, you'll learn about all the Minnesota Vikings players set to hit free agency in 2024, incl...

Football fans, get ready for an exciting season ahead! The latest episode of Vikings 1st & SKOL's Special Event is here, and Producer Dave is breaking storylines down you need to know as the Minnesota Vikings head into Training Camp and the 2023 season. From the defense to the kicking competition, Dave has got it all covered. He's wondering if Brian Flores will be the best move by head coach Kevin...

Hey Vikings fans! If you're looking for the latest news and analysis on your favorite team, be sure to check out the most recent episode of the Vikings Daily Opener! We covered a lot of ground today, including the Vikings' success in finding talented players outside of the first round of the NFL draft. We talked about four of the top draft steals of the last decade, including Stefon Diggs, Daniell...

Attention all football fans! The Purple & Gold 4 Days show just got heated with Keyshawn Johnson's recent comments on Justin Jefferson. Johnson boldly claimed that Jefferson isn't a top 5 wide receiver, causing a stir in the football world. But don't worry, Cris Carter was there to set the record straight and put Keyshawn in his place! This debate raises some interesting questions about what it me...

Attention all Vikings fans! The latest episode of Vikings Daily Opener is now live and it's packed with all the latest news and analysis on your favorite team. In this episode, we dive deep into Pete Prisco's Top 100 NFL players for the upcoming season and discuss the three Vikings players who made the cut. We also analyze ESPN's NFL power rankings and discuss why the Vikings are ranked 14th despi...

In this latest episode of Two Old Bloggers, the Darren and Dave discuss the NFL's gambling problem and how the Vikings should be reacting to it. While no Vikings players have been suspended for gambling violations, the hosts recommend that the team take extra steps in education and consistent messaging to make sure players understand the league's gambling policy and its consequences. They note tha...

Welcome back to the Vikings Daily Opener for June 30th, 2023. We are now just 72 days away from the start of the Vikings week 1 season opener. The NFC North division promises to be highly competitive this season, with each team having its own strengths and weaknesses. Nonetheless, the Packers are currently seen as the most likely team to finish last in the upcoming 2023 season due to their challen...

Welcome to today's edition of the Vikings Daily Opener. We are now 73 days away from the Vikings' week 1 season opener. In this episode, we discuss a variety of topics, including the disrespect towards Justin Jefferson, the Curse of 1998, the Vikings' training camp, the new NFLPA executive director, and the state of the Vikings' wide receiver position. Pat McAfee made an unsupportable comment abou...

On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, the focus is on the wide receiver position. After taking a deep dive into the quarterback and running back positions in previous episodes, it was time to give the wide receivers their due. The show starts off by discussing Justin Jefferson, who is widely regarded as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. With his impressive 3rd season campaign behin...

Welcome to today's Vikings Daily Opener! We are now just 74 days away from the Vikings week 1 season opener. The June 28th Vikings Daily Opener podcast features Cris Carter's criticism of Keyshawn Johnson's top-five wide receivers list, which excluded Justin Jefferson. The Vikings have plans to make up for the loss of Dalvin Cook's offensive production, with four reasons why fans don't need to wor...

Justin Day explores the Minnesota Vikings' off-season controversies that have generated significant discussion among fans and analysts. The article begins with the discussion of Justin Jefferson's absence from voluntary workouts. While some may view this as a cause for concern, Justin argues that voluntary workouts are optional. Jefferson's absence allowed other wide receivers, such as KJ Osborn a...