The JJ McCarthy Era Is OVER? | Vikings vs Giants Preseason Recap
JJ McCarthy had the worst day of his professional career on Saturday, will he ACTUALLY be QB2 in Week One?
Plus, we're talking winners and losers from Minnesota's preseason victory over the New York Giants.
Josh Kolojeski breaks it all down on this episode of Vibe of the Vikings!
13 Aug 2026
The MYTH Of The Quarterback Whisperer
"Young quarterbacks don't fail organizations; organizations fail young quarterbacks." -Kevin O'Connell, c. 2024
Kyler Murray has won the Vikings QB1 job. Has Kevin O'Connell failed JJ McCarthy, or did he not ever believe his own platitudes in the first place?
Josh Kolojeski breaks down what Murray's ascension means for the 2026 season, and we preview the preseason opener in the latest episode of Vibe of the Vikings!
5 Aug 2026
Kyler Is RUNNING AWAY With The QB Battle | Training Camp Notes
Kyler Murray still has the edge on JJ McCarthy in the Vikings quarterback battle, is the competition almost over, or do we still have a long way to go? Plus, who's showing out during the first week of training camp?
Josh Kolojeski catches you up with everything PURPLE in the latest episode of Vibe of the Vikings!
29 Jul 2026
Ready To Get Hurt Again? | Vikings Training Camp BEGINS
It's the most exciting training camp in over a decade! The Vikings have competitions all over the field as they begin the preseason, including at the quarterback position. Will Kyler Murray's Pro Bowl pedigree put him over the top, or will JJ McCarthy prove that he's the franchise QB he was drafted to be?
Plus, the Jamal Adams signing makes Brian Flores defense even more dangerous, and the offensive line is in a GREAT place after extending Brian O'Neill.
Check out the latest episode of Vibe of the Vikings!
17 Jun 2026
The Minnesota Vikings Post-June 1 SPENDING SPREE
The Minnesota Vikings still have 13 million dollars in cap room. How would you spend it?
Josh Kolojeski gives you his wish list on the latest episode of the Vibe of the Vikings! Plus, we've got an update on the quarterback competition, and we'll tell you why you don't need to fear Ryan Pace tearing down the team after being hired by Nolan Teasley.
Check it out here!
5 Jun 2026
In Teasley (Or The Triangle} We Trust!
The white smoke went up from TCO Performance Center earlier this week as the Vikings chose their next general manager. We're talking all things Nolan Teasley on the latest episode of the Vibe of the Vikings. Will he be the guy to build a Super Bowl-winning roster, or are we turning the clock back 20 years? Plus, the Murray vs. McCarthy competition started at OTA's. Who will be under center when the season kicks off in September?
Josh Kolojeski leads the discussion on the Vibe of the Vikings!
10 Mar 2026
Day 1 Free Agency Vibes: Wilson Stays Home, Pierre Joins the Secondary – Skol Moves
The latest episode of Vibe of the Vikings is here! Josh dives into the Minnesota Vikings' moves on the opening day of NFL free agency (March 9, 2026). After a monster 2025 season where he racked up career-highs in sacks, forced fumbles, and tackles, linebacker Eric Wilson is staying in purple! The Vikings locked him up on a 3-year, $22.5 million deal ($12.5M guaranteed) – rewarding loyalty and keeping a key piece of Brian Flores' defense intact. Was this the right call, or could Wilson have chased bigger money elsewhere? Plus, the Vikes added veteran cornerback James Pierre on a 2-year deal worth around $8.5 million. The former Steeler reunites with DC Brian Flores and new DBs coach Gerald Alexander, bringing experience and depth to a secondary that needs it. Smart, under-the-radar addition or just meh?
5 Feb 2026
Why Kwesi Had to Go + Vikings Coaching Moves & Our Super Bowl QB Exes
The Minnesota Vikings finally pulled the plug on GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah—and yeah, it was overdue. From draft blunders and asset mismanagement to an analytics-first approach that clashed with NFL realities, we break down why the firing was justified... but the endless anonymous leaks and "team source" smears reveal deep organizational toxicity that's hard to ignore.
We also cover the coaching carousel: Daronte Jones out (now DC in Washington), Frank Smith and Keith Carter stepping in for run game and OL stability, and Brian Flores officially back as DC after dodging head coach rumors—big win for continuity. (http://continuity.To)
To (http://continuity.To) cap it off, a tongue-in-cheek (but painfully real) "love letter" to the Super Bowl quarterbacks we let slip away: Sam Darnold (the bridge we pushed aside, now thriving) and Drake Maye (our missed soulmate trade-up we were too scared to chase). The regret hits different.
Fresh episode of Vibe of the Vikings from Grey Duck Sports—your no-BS home for Minnesota Vikings talk. Hit play for the full breakdown, laughs, and raw takes.
Listen/watch now: https://youtu.be/Y9uk-fbYVFUSubscribe (https://youtu.be/Y9uk-fbYVFUSubscribe) for more Vikings news, coaching analysis, and fan heartbreak! Skol through the chaos. #MinnesotaVikings #KwesiAdofoMensah #VikingsPodcast #BrianFlores #SamDarnold #DrakeMaye #GreyDuckSports
23 Jan 2026
Flores STAYS, Pettine's SHADE, and a $50M Cap Miracle: The Vikings Offseason Vibe
The Vikings offseason is officially in high gear, and the news is coming fast. 📉
In this episode of Vibe Of The Vikings, we break down the massive news: Brian Flores is BACK. We called this weeks ago, but we’re diving into the fine print—including those pesky Steelers rumors.
We also have to talk about that Mike Pettine interview. Mike, we see you taking "the high road," but the shade is real. We discuss the alleged rift between him and Flores, and why his "retirement" might have been a convenient opening for the team's new plans.
In the Lab: We take a look at the nightmare salary cap situation. We started $60M over, but I’ve found a way to get us $50M under. It involves some tough cuts, restructures, and a blockbuster "what if" trade involving T.J. Hockenson. (Relax, Skol Nation—it’s a thought experiment... for now.)
Plus: * Why Chris Kuper’s exit was inevitable (and who should replace him). Is Dwayne Ledford or Butch Barry the answer to our O-Line woes? Why the 2027 Vikings might hate us for what we did to the cap today.
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Another wild Vikings offseason is heating up! In this episode of Vibe of the Vikings, we dive into Jordan Addison's latest off-field trouble and what it means for his future in purple. We also update you on Brian Flores' head coaching interviews—will he stay or chase a bigger opportunity? Then we get real about the QB situation heading into 2026: Is it time to move on from J.J. McCarthy? We roast some massive pipe-dream trades, debate bringing in real competition, and break down whether a solid veteran backup is the smarter play after last year's backups struggled. What’s YOUR take on the Vikings' next move at QB? Drop your hottest opinions in the comments—we're reading them all! If you're all about that SKOL life, smash LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications for more Vikings breakdowns. Follow us on Twitter: @greyducksports for instant updates and more vibes. #vikings (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vikings) #NFL (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nfl) #JordanAddison (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/jordanaddison) #BrianFlores (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/brianflores) #VikingsQB (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vikingsqb) #SKOL (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/skol) #NFLPodcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/nflpodcast)
6 Jan 2026
The Splintered Right Hand Of God
Is it time for the Vikings to pump the brakes on J.J. McCarthy after a rollercoaster 2025? Could Brian Flores be packing his bags for a head coaching gig in Vegas? And why did a late-season win streak cost us valuable draft capital heading into 2026?
Josh Kolojeski dives deep into these burning questions and more in the premiere episode of The Vibe of the Vikings — your new go-to for unfiltered Minnesota Vikings talk. Skol!
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