In this electrifying episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano analyze the Minnesota Vikings’ transformative 2025 NFL offseason, spotlighting GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s aggressive free agency strategy. Recorded on March 16, 2025, as part of Vikings 1st & SKOL and the Fans First Sports Network, the show explores how Minnesota turned roster weaknesses into strengths, setting the stage for a competitive season with second-year QB J.J. McCarthy. Key topics include veteran signings, a pivotal trade, Harrison Smith’s return, draft flexibility, and the persistent Aaron Rodgers speculation.
Here’s what they covered:
- First Wave Signings: The Vikings signed 30-plus-year-olds like Jonathan Allen (DT, 30), Javon Hargrave (DT, 32), Ryan Kelly (C, 32), and Aaron Jones (RB, 30), signaling a win-now approach, bolstered by over $300 million in contracts and $32 million in remaining cap space.