Vikings vs. Titans: Sam Darnold's Struggles, Flores' Future & Special Teams Analysis — In this episode of 'Two Old Bloggers', hosts Dave and Darren kick off the show with a discussion about last night's boxing match and Netflix's streaming issues. The main focus, however, is on Vikings football. They cover three main themes: Sam Darnold's recent struggles, the upcoming game against the Tennessee Titans, and the state of the Vikings' special teams. The episode delves into Darnold's concerning performance, particularly his interception issues, and the potential impact on the Vikings' season. Dave and Darren discuss Kevin O'Connell's continued faith in Darnold and explore the quarterback's risky play style. They also address the future of Darnold with the Vikings beyond this season, and what that might mean for the team, especially in light of J.J. McCarthy's injury update and potential return. Additionally, the episode covers kicker John Parker Romo's promising NFL debut, and some worrying news regarding defensive coordinator Brian Flores' head coaching aspirations. The team discusses Flores' potential departure and what that might mean for the Vikings' defense. They end with a detailed preview of the Vikings' upcoming game against the Titans, highlighting Tennessee's offensive struggles and defensive strengths, as well as the Vikings' special teams opportunities. With insights from various sources and personal anecdotes, this episode provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the Minnesota Vikings. 00:00 Introduction and Last Night's Fight 00:12 Vikings Football Overview 00:19 Theme One: Sam Darnold's Performance 03:01 Sam Darnold's Turnover Troubles 05:08 KOC's Faith in Sam Darnold 07:53 Darnold's Risky Play Style 13:16 Future of Sam Darnold with the Vikings 19:01 J.J. McCarthy's Injury Update 24:36 Kicker Situation and John Parker Romo 28:32 Brian Flores' Head Coaching Aspirations 30:45 Brian Flores' Future with the Vikings 33:13 Challenges for Flores' Head Coaching Prospects 40:48 Vikings vs. Titans: Game Preview 42:01 Tennessee Titans' Offensive Struggles 45:40 Titans' Defensive Strengths and Weaknesses 53:58 Special Teams: A Key Factor 58:02 Final Thoughts and Predictions 59:59 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Events Fan With Us! We have your Minnesota Vikings talk amongst the Two Old Bloggers, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave @Luft_Krigare. Join the conversation! Fan with us at Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and with our podcast partner Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network’s NFL feed @FFSN_NFL where you get sports takes for the fan, from the fan! _______________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/wEwUbnE5XVg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices