Episode Details

The Hitman Returns: Vikings Roster Shakeups, Van Noy Signing, and RB1 Questions — Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break down a Vikings roster that didn’t stay still for 24 hours. Harrison Smith is back for a 15th season on a one-year deal ($12.25 million, up to about $16.25 million with incentives) to stabilize a thinned safety room and communicate Brian Flores’ defense. Waiver adds Trevor Keegan and Nick Samac, practice-squad recycling for Max Brosmer and Dillon Bell, and Kyle Van Noy as edge insurance all land in the same week. Then the 1A/1B fight: Jordan Mason ran better in 2025, but Aaron Jones still owns receiving and pass protection heading into Green Bay. Plus Nolan Teasley on J.J. McCarthy, and why ESPN’s Top 100 listing only Justin Jefferson undersells Andrew Van Ginkel and Brian O’Neill.

A Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Two Old Bloggers. Partnered with the Bleav Network. SKOL.

Chapters:

0:00 – Cold open and setup

1:12 – Welcome and show format

2:37 – Hitman returns: deal details

4:16 – Why Smith still matters

8:09 – Week 1 usage and readiness

12:00 – Roster churn and O-line adds

13:41 – Kyle Van Noy signing breakdown

19:39 – Edge depth and snap counts

27:25 – Cap space and Theme 1 wrap

28:46 – Who is RB1?

29:24 – Running game overhaul

31:21 – Mason vs. Jones skill sets

34:16 – Jones’ passing-downs edge

36:53 – Wide zone and the snap split

38:55 – Who gets 20 carries?

41:27 – Theme 3: McCarthy buzz

43:28 – McCarthy’s future factors

49:22 – Teasley’s media style

55:27 – ESPN Top 100 snubs

58:02 – The Van Ginkel and O’Neill case

1:04:11 – Weekend wrap and new Saturday schedule

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