And it’s just before training camp

As we get closer to the start of training camp for the Minnesota Vikings, one of their stars is going to have other things to deal with not long before that.

According to Kevin Seifert of ESPN (among others), wide receiver Jordan Addison has had a trial date set for his charges stemming from a 2024 DUI incident in California. The date is 15 July, which is a couple of weeks before the team gathers in Eagan to start camp.

Before last year’s training camp, Addison was found asleep behind the wheel of his...

Dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 mandatory mini-camp with Two Old Bloggers, hosted by Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano, on Vikings 1st & SKOL. This episode unpacks J.J. McCarthy’s mixed performance, Dallas Turner’s breakout potential, Christian Darrisaw’s recovery, and key offseason moves like Josh Oliver’s extension and Jaire Alexander rumors. With insights on the backup quarterback race, this podcast is a must-listen for Vikings fans eyeing the 2025 season.

This episode of Two Old Bloggers, hosted by Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano, delivers a seasoned breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 mandatory mini-camp (June 10-12, 2025) and pivotal offseason developments....

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position.

We’re moving on with return specialists. This can be punt or kick returns.

Cordarelle Patterson (2013-2016)

284 Kick Returns for 8,229 yards and 9 TDs

1 Punt Return for 9 yards

Patterson has the most kick return TDs in the history of the NFL. He’s average on offense as a receiver/runner, but he’s electric as a returner. I am surprised...

So you’re tellin’ me there’s a chance?

It’s time to break out the results for this week’s SB Nation Reacts questions about our Minnesota Vikings, and we have some interesting results for this week, including a question that was part of the national survey this week that folks here might be quite interested in.

We’ll start with the first question that we asked, which was asking you to put a grade on what the purple did this offseason. Not surprisingly, everyone seems to think that things went pretty, pretty good.

Of those who responded to our survey, a full 62%...

It is with a heavy heart that I write this tribute to my late friend, AJ.

Life can be fickle. All you can do sometimes is take things day by day and find joy in the moments that you get to spend with people who impact your life in meaningful ways. Those moments, no matter how simple or how complicated, are important. They leave a lasting imprint on you and eventually become the only thing you can cling to, in order to keep someone in your memory. People come in and out of our lives, and there is often an...

More action from the front office

With most of the work with the team’s players officially in the books for a while, the Minnesota Vikings are now taking actions with members of the coaching staff.

The team has announced that they have agreed to a contract extension with offensive coordinator Wes Phillips. The financial terms of the deal were not made available, but Phillips is now under contract to the team through the 2026 season. His original contract was set to expire after this season.

Phillips came to the Vikings when the team hired Kevin O’Connell ahead of the 2022...

The team will get a nice rest before training camp!

Minicamp is in the books and the next scheduled OTAs have been cancelled. Apparently, it is normal and while it would be nice to give JJ more reps, if the head coach says it is OK then it is OK.

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell gives team much-deserved reward after good work during offseason practices

Below is a link that shows the Vikings have given Wes Phillips an extension. Congratulations! I am hoping that Brian Flores will agree to an extension as well but the fear of him leaving still looms...

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position.

We’re onto the least exciting position on the field. Punters are more important than they’re given credit for.

Chris Kluwe (2005-2012)

623 punts for 27,683 yards (44.4 avg)

Kluwe was a popular player in his day. The Vikings drafted Jeff Locke in 2013 to replace him.

Greg Coleman (1978-1987)

820 punts for 33,285 yards (40.6 avg)

Coleman was a punter...

McCarthy’s arm strength, Jefferson’s mentorship spark buzz—Vikings minicamp secrets revealed! In this episode of The Real Forno Show, hosts dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 minicamp, spotlighting J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson, Dallas Turner, Isaiah Rodgers, and Josh Oliver. This Vikings 1st & SKOL production delivers must-know insights for Vikings fans eager for the 2025 season.

The latest episode of The Real Forno Show, aired following the Minnesota Vikings’ mandatory minicamp (June 10-12, 2025), offers an in-depth look at the team’s offseason progress, hosted by Tyler Forness with producer Dave Stefano. The show, part of Vikings 1st & SKOL, tackles the...

Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position.

We’re onto the kickers...trauma response is expected.

Fred Cox (1963-1977)

282 for 455 (62.0%)

Cox only made one Pro Bowl (1970). He was named to the 50 Greatest Vikings and the 25th and 40th Anniversary Teams.

Gary Anderson (1998-2002)

538 for 652 (80.1%)

Anderson will always be known for missing the kick against the Falcons, his first miss of the...

All systems go for QB1

After missing all of his rookie season with an injury, the young man who currently sits atop the Minnesota Vikings’ depth chart at quarterback has gotten a clean bill of health.

At a press conference on Thursday, J.J. McCarthy confirmed that he got a full medical clearance back on 2 June, so it’s all systems go for the future of the franchise.

McCarthy played in just one preseason game for the Vikings last season, putting together a solid overall performance and playing most of the contest. Shortly after that, however, it was revealed that McCarthy...

An Examination of the Record to Date

I enthusiastically support the extension for Vikings general manager Kwesi Adolfo-Mensah. Since this view carries as much sway as the vote on what to have for dinner in my own house, a deeper examination is warranted.

I’m aware this viewpoint welcomes some pushback, as the lively thread on the DN article announcing the extension can attest.

Just the Facts, Ma’am:

Since taking over in 2022, KAM has overseen a franchise that has compiled a 34-17 regular-season record. This ranks 7th out of the 32 NFL teams. The Vikings’ prior 3-year total was...