Meet the FNG — Vikings Land Kyler Murray | Two Old Bloggers🎙

Vikings Sign Kyler Murray on Vet Minimum to Challenge J.J. McCarthy; Quiet Free Agency Breakdown — Hosts Darren and Dave discuss the Minnesota Vikings’ quiet first week of free agency highlighted by signing Kyler Murray to a one-year, $1.3M veteran minimum deal to compete with J.J. McCarthy, with Murray still largely paid by Arizona and unable to be tagged after 2026. They debate Murray’s fit, health, accuracy, and likely starting role, and what the move means for McCarthy’s future, potential development, and trade value. They identify free-agency winners (Murray, Vikings pass-catchers, Ty Felton as WR3 favorite after Jalen Nailor leaves, and Eric Wilson on a three-year $22.5M deal) and losers (McCarthy, special teams coordinator Matt Daniels after punter Ryan Wright signs with the Saints, and fans seeking splashy moves). They also cover signing CB James Pierre from the Steelers, rumors about trading edge Jonathan Greenard, and the Vikings receiving the No. 97 compensatory pick. 00:00 Kyler Murray Shock Intro 02:09 Hosts Banter And Welcome 04:53 Quiet Free Agency Context 06:14 Why Kyler Is The Move 12:19 JJ McCarthy Fallout 17:38 Dave Breaks Down Kyler 28:43 KOC Pressure And Chat 30:55 Theme Two Winners Losers 35:47 Pass Catchers Get Boost 37:11 Ty Felton WR3 Watch 39:35 Ty Felton Emerges 40:06 Storm Sirens Update 40:31 Eric Wilson Payday 43:03 Free Agency Losers 46:53 Quiet Week Reality 50:23 Theme Three Begins 51:27 James Pierre Breakdown 58:41 Greenard Trade Talk 01:04:50 Comp Picks Explained 01:10:05 Wrap Up And Strategy Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/28yVm13dTrw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices