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The One Where Stephen A. Smith Makes My Point For Me

A couple of weeks ago, following the Seattle Seahawks winning the NFC Championship Game and advancing to the Super Bowl, I wrote a piece about the revisionist history that had been taking place about the situation surrounding quarterback Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings that unfolded after the Vikings’ season ended with a Wild Card […]

about 13 hours ago | 0 reads

Brzezinski’s Trial Run & Hockenson’s Future

Is Rob Brzezinski the future after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s exit? Dive into offseason chaos on Two Old Bloggers. In this Super Bowl Sunday episode, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dissect the Minnesota Vikings’ front office turmoil, from Brzezinski’s interim role to potential long-term implications, blending expert analysis with fan passion on Vikings 1st & SKOL. As […]

about 20 hours ago | 1 read

Vikings free agents 2026: Jalen Nailor, Eric Wilson headline list

With the 2025-26 NFL season officially in the books, it’s time to start looking forward to the real meat and potatoes of the offseason. As hard as it might be to believe, we are just a month away from the start of the “legal tampering” period of free agency, which still may be the silliest […]

about 21 hours ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Vikings Super Bowl 2027 Odds: Vikings A Bit of a Long Shot

We are a mere 374 days away from Super Bowl 61 in Los Angeles, so what better time than now to take a look at the odds that the Minnesota Vikings will be representing the NFC at SoFi Stadium when that game is contested next February? According to our friends at the FanDuel Sportsbook, the […]

about 24 hours ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Combine Starts In 16 Days

The NFL combine begins Feb 23rd. The Bernuda Triangle of Responsibility can do stuff now if they want. Yore AI questions for the day … “do nfl teams make qb trades in late january and early february” Yes, NFL teams frequently agree to quarterback trades in late January and early February, even though these transactions cannot […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Who’s Ready For A Kirk Cousins Reunion in Minnesota?

With free agency in the National Football League a little more than a month away, we can pretty well assume that the Minnesota Vikings will be in the market for a veteran quarterback to, at the very least, push J.J. McCarthy for the starting spot and provide a reliable backup option should McCarthy not be […]

3 days ago | 0 reads

Kevin Williams Falls Short of Pro Football Hall of Fame

A member of the Minnesota Vikings who should be in the Hall of Fame, and likely will be there someday, is going to have to wait at least another year. At tonight’s NFL Honors ceremony, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026, and former Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams fell short […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Vikings Bring In Some Front Office Help

After the Vikings fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah last week, they announced that long-time front office member Rob Brzezinski, who currently serves as the team’s Executive Vice President of Football Operations, would be running the team’s front office operations through the 2026 NFL Draft, after which the team would conduct their formal search for a […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Norse Code Podcast Episode 600: Let the Injuries Heal

*****Download Link Here***** Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe to via our RSS feed, which should support the RSS reader or podcast organizer of your choice. You can still leave a […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Away We Go!

Free agency will be upon us in a month. There is a lot of work to be done and the Bermuda Triangle of Responsibility has a lot of work to do. Yore AI question of the day which I did NOT verify the accuracy because I am simply too lazy. “minnesota vikings free agency outlook […]

6 days ago | 1 read

Vikings TE Coach Brian Angelichio to Join Steelers Staff

Last night, I said that it looked like the Minnesota Vikings were done losing assistant coaches for the offseason. It appears that I may have spoken a bit too soon. According to veteran NFL beat writer Mark Kaboly, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly tabbed Vikings passing game coordinator and tight ends coach Brian Angelichio to […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Vikings Reacts Survey: WHO YA GOT?!

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. It’s time for another SB Nation Reacts survey for your voting and debating pleasure, ladies and […]

6 days ago | 0 reads

C.J. Ham Makes Retirement Official

On Tuesday afternoon, fans of the Minnesota Vikings got an announcement that we all pretty much knew was coming, but is going to hit everyone right in the feels all the same. Courtesy of the agency that represents him, Team IFA, we got word that fullback C.J. Ham is officially retiring from the National Football […]

6 days ago | 2 reads

A New Triangle of Authority?

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah Fired: Is JJ McCarthy’s Future in Jeopardy? In this gripping episode of The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness with producer Dave Stefano on Vikings 1st & SKOL, the duo unpacks the Minnesota Vikings’ stunning decision to dismiss their general manager after four seasons. This discussion delivers raw insights into […]

7 days ago | 2 reads

Vikings DL Coach Marcus Dixon to Join Dallas Cowboys

The Minnesota Vikings have lost another assistant coach to an NFC rival, but it was a loss that was anticipated and his replacement is already a part of the Vikings’ coaching staff. Defensive line coach Marcus Dixon has agreed to take on the same role with the Dallas Cowboys. His contract ended after the season, […]

7 days ago | 0 reads

Vikings Fire Kwesi Adofo-Mensah – Chaos or Reset?

Vikings fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah—shocking reset or chaos ahead? As Sam Darnold eyes a Super Bowl ring, the Vikings pull the trigger on a bombshell front-office shakeup, leaving fans wondering about the franchise’s future direction. In this gripping episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosts Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano dissect the Minnesota Vikings’ unexpected decision […]

8 days ago | 1 read

Norse Code Podcast Episode 599.5: Blurs and Epilogues

*****Download Link Here***** Episode Notes: Follow us on Twitter / Bluesky To listen to more, this is the link to that iTunes feed. If you can’t for whatever reason subscribe via iTunes, subscribe to via our RSS feed, which should support the RSS reader or podcast organizer of your choice. You can still leave a […]

9 days ago | 0 reads

Vikings Add Former Dolphins OC to Coaching Staff

After yesterday’s big news of the firing of General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, the Minnesota Vikings continued making offseason moves with some additions and changes to the coaching staff. The Vikings have added former Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator Frank Smith to the staff as an assistant head coach. Smith served as the OC in Miami under […]

9 days ago | 1 read

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: What Happens Now?

Big big news yesterday. No more Kwesi. I wish him well in his future endeavors. There is a ton of debate (as there should be) about the reasons why he was let go and the plan going forward. Mark Wilf said it was not simply one thing (cough … Sam Darnold … cough) but an […]

10 days ago | 2 reads

Thoughts on the Vikings Firing GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

In a surprise move, at least in terms of the timing, the Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on Friday after four years on the job. He had been given a contract extension just last May following the draft, but after an additional year to evaluate, according to Vikings president and co-owner Mark Wilf, […]

10 days ago | 3 reads

Vikings Fire GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah

With the start of NFL free agency about six weeks away and the Minnesota Vikings facing a number of roster questions, the team has made a move that pretty much nobody saw coming. Multiple sources are reporting that the Vikings have fired General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, ending his tenure with the team after four seasons. […]

11 days ago | 0 reads

Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Who Are You Watching At The Senior Bowl?

The Senior Bowl is this week. Who are you watching? 2026 Senior Bowl Official Measurements2026 Senior Bowl rosters: PFF grades, WAA, measurements and athletic percentileshttps://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/2026-senior-bowl-primer-safeties/https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/2026-senior-bowl-primer-wide-receivers/https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/2026-senior-bowl-primer-running-backs/https://steelersdepot.com/2026/01/2026-senior-bowl-primer-quarterbacks/https://www.thedraftnetwork.com/2026/01/26/se...

12 days ago | 2 reads