The Purple and Gold Standard
As the Minnesota Vikings prepare for the NFL Draft at the end of the month with interim GM Rob Brzezinski taking a leading role, there is speculation whether Brzezinski himself will be named the new Vikings general manager after the draft is over. Vikings Won’t Conduct a Search Until After the Draft One of the […]
The 2026 NFL Draft is almost upon us, and I haven’t spent nearly as much time speculating on which players I would like to see our Minnesota Vikings go after as I would like. Hopefully, I can spend a good chunk of the next couple of weeks attempting to remedy that, starting with a look […]
As the Minnesota Vikings approach the start of their offseason program on April 20, the most impactful question facing the franchise centers on the quarterback position. Whether the Week 1 starter is J.J. McCarthy or Kyler Murray would signal two very different philosophies about how the team views its identity and competitive window. The Vikings […]
Vikings fans, Blake Brandel’s center gamble could make or break Kyler Murray’s 2026 season — and Kevin O’Connell just tipped his hand at the NFL meetings. In the latest Two Old Bloggers episode on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano deliver no-fluff analysis of the league meetings, the high-stakes center battle, Jordan […]
With just over two weeks to go until the 2026 NFL Draft, fans of the Minnesota Vikings are starting to buzz over who the Minnesota Vikings will be welcoming into the fold over the course of Draft Weekend. We’re no different, as we’ll be doing our part to bring you the best coverage of this […]
When looking forward to the draft it is hard to tell which direction (i.e., position the Vikings will take at 18). The consensus is Safety Dillon Thieneman which would be an excellent pick for sure. I am just not there yet. We still do not know if Harrison Smith is going to retire as he […]
We are a little less than three weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and after that, we have the long, dark stretch of nothingness between the end of draft season and the start of Training Camp in late July. There are a couple of potential oases in that desert in the form of offseason […]
3 weeks to 2026 NFL Draft: Vikings talent cliffs exposed at No. 18 and below! Minnesota Vikings draft strategy, talent cliffs, WR value, secondary depth, and barren DT class take center stage on The Real Forno Show. Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano deliver sharp, consensus-backed analysis that every SKOL fan needs before the draft. In […]
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 […]