EPISODE · Jan 11, 2026 · 1H 24M
Vikings QB Crisis & 2026 Outlook: Positional Analysis, Salary Cap Myths, & More! | Two Old Bloggers🎙
from Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast · host FFSN
Two Old Bloggers Discuss Vikings' 2025 Season, Future Challenges and Upcoming Draft — In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell recap the Minnesota Vikings' roller coaster 2025 season, which ended at 9-8 with a thrilling five-game win streak. They delve into the struggles of quarterback JJ McCarthy, who took over as the starter but faced difficulties with accuracy, injuries, and interceptions. The duo speculates on potential quarterback changes for the upcoming 2026 season, mentioning trade possibilities for Kyler Murray and revisiting Kirk Cousins as options. The episode also highlights the All-Pro selections of kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola. They discuss the Vikings' alarming $46 million over-the-cap situation, how it can be mitigated through potential player cuts and contract restructures, and the significance of future financial planning. The show shifts focus to the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Vikings slated to pick 18th overall, analyzing historical picks at this slot. The disappointing 2025 season of wide receiver Jordan Addison and concerns about his future are candidly reviewed. Lastly, they introduce defensive lineman Jalen Hutchings, a standout from the CFL, recently signed to a futures contract, highlighting potential new talent for the Vikings. 00:00 Introduction and 2025 Season Recap 02:17 Vikings All-Pro Selections 06:09 Vikings QB Crisis: Analyzing JJ McCarthy's Performance 13:00 Potential Veteran QB Options for 2026 36:50 Salary Cap Challenges and Strategies 41:50 Vikings' Salary Cap Strategy Unveiled 44:16 Veteran Cuts and Salary Cap Relief 46:02 Contract Extensions and Restructures 52:24 Draft Prospects and Strategy 01:00:46 Jordan Addison's Performance Review 01:07:14 JJ McCarthy's Unique Personality 01:12:59 Future Contracts and New Signings 01:19:05 Final Thoughts and Playoff Football 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/nUx8fHUxLHU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Two Old Bloggers Discuss Vikings' 2025 Season, Future Challenges and Upcoming Draft — In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell recap the Minnesota Vikings' roller coaster 2025 season, which ended at 9-8 with a thrilling five-game win streak. They delve into the struggles of quarterback JJ McCarthy, who took over as the starter but faced difficulties with accuracy, injuries, and interceptions. The duo speculates on potential quarterback changes for the upcoming 2026 season, mentioning trade possibilities for Kyler Murray and revisiting Kirk Cousins as options. The episode also highlights the All-Pro selections of kicker Will Reichard and long snapper Andrew DePaola. They discuss the Vikings' alarming $46 million over-the-cap situation, how it can be mitigated through potential player cuts and contract restructures, and the significance of future financial planning. The show shifts focus to the 2026 NFL Draft, with the Vikings slated to pick 18th overall, analyzing historical picks at this slot. The disappointing 2025 season of wide receiver Jordan Addison and concerns about his future are candidly reviewed. Lastly, they introduce defensive lineman Jalen Hutchings, a standout from the CFL, recently signed to a futures contract, highlighting potential new talent for the Vikings. 00:00 Introduction and 2025 Season Recap 02:17 Vikings All-Pro Selections 06:09 Vikings QB Crisis: Analyzing JJ McCarthy's Performance 13:00 Potential Veteran QB Options for 2026 36:50 Salary Cap Challenges and Strategies 41:50 Vikings' Salary Cap Strategy Unveiled 44:16 Veteran Cuts and Salary Cap Relief 46:02 Contract Extensions and Restructures 52:24 Draft Prospects and Strategy 01:00:46 Jordan Addison's Performance Review 01:07:14 JJ McCarthy's Unique Personality 01:12:59 Future Contracts and New Signings 01:19:05 Final Thoughts and Playoff Football 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/nUx8fHUxLHU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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