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Blake Brandel Center Gamble + Kyler Murray QB Future | Two Old Bloggers🎙

Blake Brandel Center Gamble + Kyler Murray QB Future | Two Old Bloggers🎙

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Vikings League Meetings Takeaways: Kyler Murray, Blake Brandel at Center, GM Search, and Jordan Addison’s 5th-Year Option — Dave and Darren review key Vikings topics from the NFL owners meetings, including Kevin O’Connell signaling Kyler Murray is the expected 2026 starter while discussing possible offensive changes toward more pistol and shotgun looks. Interim GM Rob Brzezinski says the team still has “dry powder” for potential roster additions, with interior defensive line and wide receiver depth noted. Mark Wilf gives noncommittal updates on the unusual post-draft GM search, with George Paton reportedly unlikely and Brzezinski not clearly favored. They debate center after Ryan Kelly’s concussion-related retirement, with Brandel projected to get the first shot despite limited experience, stressing the importance of interior pass protection for Murray, and expecting a draft pick at center. They also cover picking up Jordan Addison’s fifth-year option despite off-field issues, OTAs scheduling, talk of an eventual 18-game season, and Kirk Cousins signing with the Raiders for another $20M. 00:00 Cold Open Headlines 01:33 Easter Banter and Roll Call 02:51 Owners Meetings KOC QB Plans 06:47 Shotgun Pistol Offense Shift 10:18 Dry Powder Cap Flexibility 15:12 DT Departures and Scheme Fit 18:51 Mark Wilf GM Search Update 24:35 Theme Two Center Vacancy 28:23 Brandel Evaluation and Draft Targets 30:33 Kyler Murray Interior Pressure Concern 34:24 Dave's Take Brandel Can Start 39:52 Veteran Fallback Options 41:26 Center Talk Wrap Up 42:01 QB Height Physics Debate 44:07 Addison Option Decision 46:39 Addison Value vs Risk 53:06 Vikings OTA Schedule 55:23 Understanding OTA Phases 58:18 18 Game Season Push 01:01:18 Pros Cons and CBA 01:08:52 Kirko Gets Paid Again 01:14:14 Final Sign Off 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. _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/jPoERwHbb6s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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