The Purple and Gold Standard
The owners meetings are going on and we had some interviews that will be interpreted in every which way that one can imagine. I really do not have much thoughts on what was said as I think often times it is just talk. They wont reveal anything so we will be left to speculate. I […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Another week, another chance for fans of the Minnesota Vikings to voice their opinions on something […]
Minnesota Vikings fans, Kevin O’Connell dropped a loaded “perspective now” comment on J.J. McCarthy at the 2026 NFL Owners Meetings — and Tyler Forness called it a direct shot at the young QB’s maturity. In the newest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano react live to KOC’s quotes, Jonathan Greenard […]
We’re getting to it a bit later than we wanted to, but it’s time for the results of our most recent SB Nation Reacts poll about our Minnesota Vikings! We started shifting our focus to the 2026 NFL Draft with this week’s questions, and the people have officially spoken about what they think the Vikings […]
NFC North free agency dogfight: Nobody got much better… including us! Two Old Bloggers Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver a no-fluff breakdown of the 2026 NFC North landscape on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Packed with sharp analysis, roster reality checks, and Vikings-specific insight, the episode exposes why the division remains a four-team […]
A day after learning of the passing of Jeff Siemon, Minnesota Vikings fans are now learning of the loss of another one of the team’s all-time great defensive players. On Sunday morning, the team passed along the news that safety Joey Browner had passed away at the age of 65. Browner was a staple of […]
Minnesota Vikings fans are mourning the loss of a legendary member of the team this weekend. On Saturday, we received word that linebacker Jeff Siemon had passed away at the age of 75. Siemon was the Vikings’ first-round pick, selected tenth overall, in the 1972 NFL Draft after a very successful college career at Stanford. […]
Usually, when we talk about our memories associated with the Minnesota Vikings, we make an effort to focus on the positive moments. However, inspired by a post from our friends at Mile High Report, I wanted to go in a slightly different direction to spark some discussion for this weekend. What is the worst Minnesota […]
As we motor on towards the draft, it appears that there likely will not be any further free agent signings until after the draft unless they are for the minimum. There might be a contract extension for O’Neill but I thought that was going to be last year. Could the team just leave his contract […]
There is no news to report on any activity happening in at the TCO Performance Center in Eagan, Minnesota. The team is likely prepping for the draft with many of the same people who have been present for the last four years of not so stellar drafts. Comforting to say the least. But heh, what […]
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. . .because you have. . .but the National Football League’s biggest off-season event could be coming to the Twin Cities in the very near future. According to the Minnesota Vikings’ official website, Minnesota Sports and Events has announced that it has officially submitted a bid to host […]
Perhaps the most consequential new coaching hire the Minnesota Vikings have made this offseason is that of Frank Smith, former offensive coordinator for the Miami Dolphins under Mike McDaniel. Smith joins the Vikings as Assistant Head Coach, replacing the retired Mike Pettine who held that title last year. Unlike Pettine, who was a defensive coach, […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s survey time again, folks! We’re here to ask you some more questions about our Minnesota […]
Minnesota Vikings draft strategy revealed: Should they trade down from pick 18 in the 2026 NFL Draft? Tyler Forness breaks down the Rich Hill trade chart, realistic options, and his personal top 5 first-round targets on The Real Forno Show. In this latest episode of the popular Minnesota Vikings podcast from Vikings 1st & SKOL, […]
We’re a month away from the 2026 NFL Draft. Free agency is essentially wrapped up, with very few impact players still on the market. The only major Vikings news expected before the draft is whether Harrison Smith retires (likely) and whether the team can convince DeAndre Hopkins to reunite with Kyler Murray (maybe). Smith retiring […]
Could Kyler Murray become the next Sam Darnold 2.0 in Minnesota? In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver a passionate breakdown of the Kyler Murray Vikings signing and more on this Vikings podcast. In this entertaining episode, Darren stays very optimistic about the […]
Well, yours truly almost forgot about the results of our SB Nation Reacts poll about our Minnesota Vikings for this week. But fear not, for I have remembered just before I was about ready to turn in on this Sunday night, so let’s get you those results, shall we? Yes. . .we shall! We had […]
As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. Yore AI question …why does Brian Flores not utilize true run stuffing defensive tackle like a nose […]
The NFL Draft is still a little over a month away, but for the Minnesota Vikings a lot is riding on this draft. Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf made that clear in his statement following the release of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the end of January, and he’s right. Between the Vikings salary […]
Well, this team is never boring… I had nearly finished an article about the Vikings’ quarterback situation, considering the Kyler Murray signing and the idea of a Murray-McCarthy-Brosmer/other quarterback room for 2026. Then, the Vikings unexpectedly re-signed Carson Wentz out of nowhere. Now I don’t know what the heck is going on. Well, a bit […]
It looks like the Minnesota Vikings have their new swing tackle. Tom Pelissero is reporting that the Buffalo Bills will not be matching the Vikings’ offer sheet to restricted free agent offensive tackle Ryan Van Demark. That means that Van Demark will be on his way to Minnesota, where he will likely serve as the […]
Carson Wentz re-signing signals J.J. McCarthy is DONE with the Minnesota Vikings? Tyler Forness drops bold claims about the quarterback future, Brian O’Neill & Jordan Addison extensions, and top 2026 NFL Draft prospects to avoid on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show with Dave Stefano. On the latest episode of The Real Forno […]
On Thursday afternoon, a pair of greats from recent Minnesota Vikings history both officially brought their careers to an end. Fullback C.J. Ham and wide receiver Adam Thielen, both Minnesota natives, held a joint retirement press conference at the Vikings’ facilities. You can see the entire press conference here. . .by which I mean you […]
There has been a series of events over the past week that suggest the Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy may not be together much longer. The Kyler Murray Signing The first was the signing of Kyler Murray. It was expected that the Vikings would bring in an established starter given the quarterback fiasco last season. […]
As I was preparing this, the Wentz signing popped. This is very interesting and curious to say the least. Is it a precursor to a trade of JJ? I don’t think so but I would not be surprised. The latest new in free agency was the signing of Johnny Hekker and Ryan Van Demark. The […]