In this episode of Two Old Bloggers, Dave and Darren, seasoned Minnesota Vikings bloggers, dive into the team's recent preseason wins and scrutinize the performances of second and third-string players. They discuss the ramifications of J. J. McCarthy's knee surgery on the quarterback lineup and challenge ESPN's low roster ranking by showcasing standout players and new signings. The episode also provides a detailed analysis of the Vikings' cornerback situation, comparing current players to past stars like Patrick Peterson, and considering future draft prospects. The show culminates with a look at the addition of veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore and its potential impact, followed by predictions for the next season and a call for fan support. Produced for Fans First Sports Network. 00:00 Introduction and Season Excitement 00:24 Preseason Game Highlights 04:05 Player Performances and Analysis 12:25 In-Depth Look at Individual Players 29:22 Offensive Line and Ed Ingram Discussion 37:45 Theme 2 Teaser and Viewer Interaction 39:17 Injury Fallout: McCarthy's Meniscus Tear 41:05 Impact on Vikings' Quarterback Situation 44:07 Conspiracy Theories and Injury Details 50:42 Turf vs. Grass Debate 01:00:47 Vikings' Training Camp Injuries 01:07:32 ESPN's Controversial Roster Rankings 01:11:42 Stephon Gilmore Joins the Vikings 01:18:23 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Games Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network’s NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! ________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/FLzWLerWizE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices