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In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren and Dave dive deep into the state of the Minnesota Vikings’ season. With the team starting 0-2, football fans and Vikings supporters alike are wondering whether the season can be saved. The duo analyzes the team’s performances to date, identifying key weaknesses that have plagued them in their first two games. One such issue is their inability to run the ball effectively, a problem that has been compounded by an underperforming offensive line. The Vikings have only managed to run the ball 23 times for 69 yards in their first two games, which is a worrying sign for the team’s offense.

Darren and Dave also explore the Vikings’ defense, which has struggled in the second halves of their games against Tampa Bay and Philadelphia. Defensive end Dean Lowry has been ineffective, and rotational edge rushers D.J. Wonnum and Pat Jones III have contributed very little. Even Marcus Davenport, who was expected to make an impact, has played just four snaps in two games. The bloggers note that head coach Brian Flores has been playing very light, small defenses, especially against the Eagles, which may not be effective against teams that play power football.

The duo also explores the possibility of trading quarterback Kirk Cousins, with some media personalities suggesting that the New York Jets could be interested in acquiring him. While the idea may seem intriguing, Darren and Dave ultimately conclude that it is unlikely to happen. The Jets need a good quarterback to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive, but even if the Vikings were willing to trade Cousins, it is unlikely that the Jets would wait until the trade deadline to make a move. Furthermore, trading Cousins would be a divisive move among Vikings fans and may not be worth the potential draft capital that the team could gain from a trade.

Finally, the bloggers touch on the disappointing performance of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s 2022 draft class and how it may impact the Vikings’ future. With only wide receiver Jordan Addison looking like a real keeper, there are concerns about the team’s ability to draft consistently well. Darren and Dave note that this may be a cause for concern, as mostly good drafting is typically a hallmark of consistently good teams.

Darren Campbell and David Stefano are the Two Old Bloggers. Both started public commentary on the Vikings two decades ago on various blogs. They do it via live streams on YouTube and Facebook and podcasts on your favorite aggregator. We appreciate your team fandom and that you are taking the time to enjoy it with us.

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