Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano on Two Old Bloggers, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production with Fans First Sports Network, explore if Kevin O’Connell can lead the Minnesota Vikings to back-to-back playoffs in 2025 [with better results], last achieved in 2008-2009. This episode dives into J.J. McCarthy’s growth, draft trends from 2012-2021, and Vikingsland updates like rookie minicamp, Daniel Jones’ contract offer retraction, and the Aaron Jones-Jordan Mason split.
Key Points of the Episode:
- Kevin O’Connell’s Elite Challenge:
- O’Connell’s 34-17 record, one NFC North title, and two playoff appearances in three years have built a player-friendly culture, but the Vikings haven’t been elite since 2008-2009.