Season Turning Point: Vikings Struggles and Strategies for Recovery—In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers,' Darren and Dave delve into the Minnesota Vikings' recent struggles, particularly focusing on the team's poor performance against the LA Chargers. They analyze the issues and potential fixes in depth, questioning head coach Kevin O'Connell's priorities and decisions. The hosts also discuss the performances of key players, such as Ivan Pace Jr., Javon Hargrave, and T.J. Hockenson, and speculate on their future with the Vikings. Additionally, they explore the potential impact of injuries and roster decisions on the team's season. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions and the challenges the Vikings face moving forward. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:18 Theme One: Thursday Night's Game Analysis 00:30 Theme Two: Kevin O'Connell's Priorities 00:45 Player Performance and Concerns 01:17 Discussion on Vikings' Season Turning Point 02:04 Thursday Night Game Breakdown 04:59 Vikings' Struggles and Future Outlook 08:37 Kevin O'Connell's Decision-Making 14:40 Vikings' Defensive and Offensive Challenges 19:37 Fan Questions and Comments 21:30 Theme Two: Kid Gloves Approach 30:37 Evaluating the Vikings' Offense with Brosmer 31:37 KOC's Decisions and Fan Reactions 32:07 McCarthy's Performance and Future Prospects 33:35 This Week in Vikings Land: Trade Rumors and Predictions 35:08 Ivan Pace Jr.'s Struggles and Future with the Vikings 41:18 Javon Hargrave's Declining Role 44:46 T.J. Hockenson's Underutilization and Future 49:38 Looking Ahead: Vikings vs. Lions 54:27 Final Thoughts and Farewell 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/wWAklvB5nuw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices