The 2026 Vikings: Post-Draft Thoughts | Two Old Bloggers🎙

Two Old Bloggers React to the Vikings’ 2026 Draft: Caleb Banks, the Greenard Trade, and Defensive Reinforcements — Dave Stefano hosts Two Old Bloggers with Tyler filling in for Darren to give post-draft reactions to the Vikings’ 2026 class of nine picks. They debate first-rounder Caleb Banks at No. 18, focusing on concerns about his foot injuries and citing an orthopedic foot-and-ankle surgeon’s opinion that the injuries aren’t linked and shouldn’t have long-term effects, while projecting Banks as an immediate Brian Flores fit. They criticize trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round picks, discussing his reduced sack totals, contract/escrow implications, and conditional-pick details. They note the lack of drafted wide receivers and discuss adding a veteran or trading for depth. They also review picks including fullback Max Bredeson, center Gavin Gerhardt, linebacker Jake Golday, nose tackle Domonique “Big Citrus” Oange, tackle Caleb Tiernan, running back Demond Claiborne, and CB Charles Demmings, plus UDFA notes and the ongoing GM search with Rob Brzezinski a candidate. 00:00 Draft Day Reality Check 01:05 Tyler Steps In 03:00 Chat Banter Warmup 05:06 Caleb Banks Breakdown 10:48 Greenard Trade Fallout 19:50 No Receiver Pick 23:39 Fullback Surprise Pick 26:31 Center Depth Addition 29:22 Fixing Run Defense 34:30 Versatile Tackle Value 37:08 Late Round Running Back 38:23 RB Speed vs Size Tradeoff 39:13 Is He Discount Achane 39:57 Charles Dimmings Breakdown 42:36 Caleb Banks Jersey Number 45:36 UDFA Targets and Top 30s 49:37 GM Search After Draft 53:30 Cap Space and Escrow Talk 56:01 Flores Drives Defensive Draft 01:02:48 Caleb Banks Pick Backlash 01:11:47 Matthew Coller’s Reputation 01:14:41 Wrap Up and Sign Off 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/ZOxnbUTrRJQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.