What a Week: Jared Allen Selected to the HOF, Kevin O’Connell Wins the COY, and More!

BIG NEWS! Dave & Darren, your Two Old Bloggers, are back! Discussing Jared Allen’s Hall of Fame entry, Kevin O’Connell’s Coach of the Year victory, potential coaching trees, exciting Vikings updates, and much more.

Welcome to this week’s episode of “Two Old Bloggers” with Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano on Vikings 1st & SKOL production, in partnership with the Fans First Sports Network. Today, we’re diving into two major Vikings headlines—Kevin O’Connell and Jared Allen’s recent honors—plus exploring O’Connell’s potential coaching tree and key Vikings developments, from QB prospects to our receiver corps analysis.

Key Highlights:

• Kevin O’Connell wins NFL Coach of the Year, becoming the second coach in Vikings history to earn this accolade since Bud Grant in 1969.
• Jared Allen’s long-awaited induction into the Hall of Fame, joining other Viking legends like Alan Page and John Randle.
• Exploration of Kevin O’Connell’s potential coaching tree and its implications for the future of the Vikings.
• Discussion on the Vikings’ quarterback situation, particularly the buzz around J.J. McCarthy and Sam Darnold.
• An in-depth look at the current state and potential improvements of the Vikings’ wide receiver unit, including free-agent targets and draft prospects.
• Insights into NFL season changes, the potential move to an 18-game regular season, and its impact on players and fans.

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Join Darren and Dave as they share their seasoned analysis and decades of Vikings coverage experience. Whether you’re thrilled about our newest Hall of Famer or interested in potential roster moves, this episode delivers insights for every Vikings fan. Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to catch all our latest episodes. SKOL Vikings!

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