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Vikings Great Expectations as the 2025 Season Kicks Off | Two Old Bloggers🎙

Vikings Great Expectations as the 2025 Season Kicks Off | Two Old Bloggers🎙

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 Vikings Great Expectations: 2025 Season Kickoff Analysis—Hosts Dave and Darren dive deep into the Vikings' 2025 season start in this episode titled 'Vikings Great Expectations.' Drawing inspiration from Charles Dickens' classic literature, they discuss quarterback J.J. McCarthy and the team's quest to dominate the NFC North. The episode features a deep analysis of crucial players like Donovan Jackson, Jonathan Greenard, and Isaiah Rogers, and the impact of recent free agency signings. They also highlight concerns such as Soldier Field's turf issues and rookie Myles Price's performance. Special guest Drew Bunting joins to provide insights and trivia, and they preview the upcoming game against the Chicago Bears, focusing on key matchups and injury updates. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Naming 00:11 Great Expectations for the Vikings 2025 Season 03:03 Key Players to Watch in the Vikings 2025 Season 04:26 Offensive Line Overhaul 09:19 Defensive Line and Pass Rush Expectations 16:38 Cornerbacks and Secondary Concerns 21:07 Special Teams Spotlight: Miles Price 25:48 Anthony Barr's Retirement 30:57 Soldier Field Turf Issues 38:00 Free Agent Signings and Expectations 42:47 J.J. McCarthy Era Begins 47:04 Game Preview: Vikings vs. Bears 49:11 Weather and Field Conditions 50:21 Vikings' Winning Streak at Soldier Field 51:29 Offensive Line Changes and Challenges 52:35 Bears' Offensive Struggles 52:56 Ben Johnson's Offensive Strategy 56:40 Injury Concerns for Both Teams 59:01 Defensive Matchups and Strategies 01:07:04 Vikings' Running Game and Turnovers 01:09:13 Expectations for the Season Opener 01:10:49 Final Thoughts and Predictions 01:14:33 Trivia and Closing Remarks Vikings Great Expectations! Join Two Old Bloggers as Darren, Dave, and Drew dive into the 2025 season opener vs. Bears. Epic NFL showdown awaits! Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare along with our numbers guy, Drew Bunting. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and the network’s NFL feed over at Pro Football Insiders @Pro_FB_Insiders. Your ultimate source for NFL insights, breaking news, and expert analysis. From draft prospects to game-day strategies, we’ve got the inside scoop! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/VZWvYiZrRp8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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