Vikings 2026 Schedule Traps: Division Head Start & Front Office Power Struggle | Two Old Bloggers🎙

Uncomfortable Questions: Vikings GM Search Worries, 2026 Schedule Traps, and Adrian Peterson Ring of Honor Debate — Hosts Dave and Darren discuss the Vikings’ ongoing GM search, noting interview requests for assistant GMs Ray Agnew (Lions), Reed Burckhardt (Broncos), and Kyle Smith (Dolphins), and raising concerns—citing ESPN’s Kevin Seifert—that the Wilfs want a candidate who fits the current front-office structure, potentially limiting authority and contributing to candidates like Chad Alexander declining interviews. They break down the 2026 schedule, highlighting key early divisional games vs. the Packers and at the Bears, a difficult post-bye stretch starting Oct. 25 (Colts, at Lions, Bills, at Packers, Mexico City vs. 49ers), and potential surprises like the Saints. They also review the Vikings’ highly rated schedule-release video featuring Will Reichard and Chris Jericho, cover Jauan Jennings’ one-year deal after turning down a larger 49ers offer, and debate Adrian Peterson’s Ring of Honor induction amid elite on-field production and significant off-field controversies. 00:00 Cold Open and Topics 01:21 Show Intro and Welcome 02:24 Great White North Banter 04:49 GM Search Updates 06:41 Ray Agnew Breakdown 09:36 Power Structure Concerns 13:31 Why Candidates Ghost 18:56 What Authority Means 24:29 Schedule Release Hype 27:07 Fast Start Divisional Games 29:11 Packers Matchup Edge 32:40 Midseason Gauntlet Ahead 36:53 Mexico City Altitude Game 37:59 Mexico City Game Impact 39:43 Saints as Sneaky Threat 42:02 Vikings Record Predictions 44:14 Theme Three Vikings Land 45:09 Schedule Video Breakdown 53:10 Jennings Signing Reaction 56:30 Adrian Peterson Ring Debate 01:08:03 Show Wrap and Farewell 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/c5JPf9D-WVM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices