Podcast appearances and mentions of alec lewis

Dan discusses the Olympic hockey team "controversies" before our friend Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins from the NFL Combine for Vikings quarterback discussion and what he's gleaned from a few days reporting in Indianapolis.

Dan discusses the Olympic hockey team "controversies" before our friend Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins from the NFL Combine for Vikings quarterback discussion and what he's gleaned from a few days reporting in Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan discusses the Olympic hockey team "controversies" before our friend Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins from the NFL Combine for Vikings quarterback discussion and what he's gleaned from a few days reporting in Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Real Forno Show: JJ McCarthy Middle-of-Field Debate, Anthony Richardson Trade Prediction, and Vikings 7-Round Mock Draft — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss reactions to Alec Lewis's reporting about the Vikings removing most middle-of-the-field passing concepts to simplify things for QB J.J. McCarthy, arguing the line is being misinterpreted and lacks nuance because it does not mean all middle-of-field throws were eliminated. They compare the idea of simplification to Kevin O'Connell's approach with Carson Wentz and talk about concerns that someone in the building may be positioning McCarthy as a scapegoat, including speculation that some preferred keeping Sam Darnold. Forness predicts the Vikings will trade for Anthony Richardson, proposing a deal involving pick 97 and pick 161 for Richardson and pick 13, and frames it as a future camp competition between McCarthy and Richardson. The show then shifts to Forness's mock draft tracker methodology and trends from collected industry mocks, before running a seven-round Vikings mock draft after the Richardson trade. The mock includes first-round DT Caleb Banks, second-round CB Chris Johnson, RB Emmett Johnson, S Bud Clark, C Logan Jones, and late-round upside picks including EDGE Patrick Payton, FB/utility Eli Heidenreich, and TE Jare Kack, along with commentary on other prospects and positional value. 00:00 JJ McCarthy ‘Middle of the Field' Panic: What Alec Lewis Actually Reported 03:18 Why Simplifying Kevin O'Connell's Offense Can Help a Young QB 05:42 It's Not ‘Zero Middle': What Michigan Tape & NFL Examples Tell Us 07:29 Carson Wentz Comparison: When the Scheme Works but the QB Won't Pull the Trigger 09:37 Big Prediction: Vikings Trade for Anthony Richardson? (Cost, Fit, Camp Battle) 14:35 Is Someone in the Building Scapegoating McCarthy? Reporting, Sources & Sam Darnold Fallout 20:42 Pivot to the Draft: Inside Tyler's Mock Draft Tracker & ‘Wisdom of Crowds' Trends 26:42 Mock Draft Mondays Kickoff: Trading Up for Anthony Richardson 28:34 Pick #18 Debate: Caleb Banks vs. Avieon Terrell (and why not a pure nose tackle) 32:39 Round 2 Board Talk: OT Upside, Corners, and Landing on Chris Johnson 36:28 Mid-Round Targets: WR Traits, Linebacker Fits, and Choosing an Explosive RB 41:49 Day 3 Strategy: Bud Clark at Safety + Center Value with Logan Jones 44:54 Seventh-Round Fliers: Traits Bets, a Navy Swiss-Army Knife, and TE Upside 48:34 Wrap-Up: Draft Grade, What's Next in the Series, and Show Sign-Off _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/z_r97ViDDeg Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alec Lewis joins Jon Krawczynski to talk about the Vikings' tenuous front office setup, the delicate QB search and who Alec thinks the Vikings will take in the draft.    From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com), onX Maps(www.onxmaps.com/maps)

92Noon! Lewis - Nordo's Kids - NDN

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Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses his latest mock draft, prospect fits at the top, why cornerback is being mocked most likely, Kyler Murray's contract situation and how that affects the Vikings, other QB considerations, salary cap conversation and more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins to discuss his 10 point plan to help the Vikings this offseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins to discuss his 10 point plan to help the Vikings this offseason!

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins to discuss his 10 point plan to help the Vikings this offseason! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses the 2026 quarterback options. Lewis talks about watching tape of Kirk Cousins, Mac Jones, Derek Carr, Geno Smith, Kyler Murray and others. Lewis also touches on what the Vikings' decision will say about J.J. McCarthy, and how there are lessons from the Sam Darnold accomplishments with the Seahawks that apply.  This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Athletic beat writer Alec Lewis joins Jon Krawczynski and Jim Souhan to talk Kwesi, the front office, QBs and what's ahead.   From Aquarius Home Services Studio    Supported by Aquarius Home Services (www.aquariushomeservices.com), onX Maps(www.onxmaps.com/maps)

#92Noon! Alec - Vikings - Super Bowl

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Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins for discussion on the Vikings moving on from Kwesi Adopho Menshah: Where it went wrong, where will they turn next, what's KOC role moving forward and more!

Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins for discussion on the Vikings moving on from Kwesi Adopho Menshah: Where it went wrong, where will they turn next, what's KOC role moving forward and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis from The Athletic joins for discussion on the Vikings moving on from Kwesi Adopho Menshah: Where it went wrong, where will they turn next, what's KOC role moving forward and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Minnesota Vikings for The Athletic and hosts The Alec Lewis Show, discusses the team's firing of general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. He talks about many dynamics. The timing of the firing, the components of the quarterback decisions, the internal dynamics between Adofo-Mensah and coaches, the GM search moving forward, Rob Brzezinski's role and the respect, why George Paton's name has emerged as a possibility, the 2026 QB situation, J.J. McCarthy and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Jason talks with Dan Hayes from the Athletic about Derek Falvey and the Twins agreeing to mutually part ways. Then he talks with Alec Lewis, also from The Athletic, about the Vikings firing GM Kwesi Adofo Mensah.

1.27.26 Hour 2 1:00- Alec Lewis covers the Vikings for the Athletic and joins the show to discuss Daronte Jones AND David Blough. 22:00- There are still 3 head coaching vacancies across the NFL, what's the latest on the 3 openings? 36:10- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?

Alec Lewis covers the Vikings for the Athletic and joins the show to discuss Daronte Jones AND David Blough.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about Sam Darnold's performance and the Vikings' decision to move on from Darnold, updates to the Vikings' staff among position coaches, the 2026 NFL Draft with prospects Minnesota could covet and more.   Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about Jordan Addison's future and his trespassing charges being dropped. Lewis also talks about the Vikings' staff situation from Brian Flores to Daronte Jones to the offensive line coaching search. Lewis ends the podcast with discussion about the 2026 quarterback search. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about the team's decision to move on from offensive line coach Chris Kuper. Lewis talks about the importance of the OL coach, what Kuper's background was, how the offensive lines performed since 2022, and what potential options exist as far as offensive line coaching candidates. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Alec Lewis is in studio with PA & Nordo for the feast, featuring former Vikes/Patriots TE Jermaine Wiggins and Chad Greenway in a busy opening hour!

Alec Lewis is in studio with PA & Nordo for the feast, featuring former Vikes/Patriots TE Jermaine Wiggins and Chad Greenway in a busy opening hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alex Lewis from The Athletic joins to recap the Vikings press conferences today and discuss other Vikings topics (like the future of Brian Flores). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alex Lewis from The Athletic joins to recap the Vikings press conferences today and discuss other Vikings topics (like the future of Brian Flores). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation in the aftermath of Tuesday's end-of-season press conference with GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and HC Kevin O'Connell. Lewis talks about the 2026 quarterback plan, J.J. McCarthy, defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Jordan Addison's latest arrest, Christian Darrisaw, the future at tackle and receiver and more This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com (http://unrl.com/)) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Dan and Gaardsy review the Top 5 before Alex Lewis from The Athletic joins to recap the Vikings press conferences today and discuss other Vikings topics (like the future of Brian Flores).

Alec Lewis of the Athletic is in studio with Nordo for the final hour chatting NFL Playoffs and Vikings/Flores opinions!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis of the Athletic is in studio with Nordo for the final hour chatting NFL Playoffs and Vikings/Flores opinions!

Common and Ben Goessling vs Alec Lewis and Lil BSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common and Ben Goessling vs Alec Lewis and Lil B

Common and Ben Goessling vs Alec Lewis and Lil BSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alec Lewis, who writes about the Vikings for The Athletic, hosts The Alec Lewis Show. This episode features conversation about J.J. McCarthy's final start of 2025, the hand injury, exiting the game, the season-long evaluation of him, what the Vikings will do at QB, future options, potential Brian Flores replacements and much more. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:   https://myfrbank.com/    And here is a link to all of their locations!   https://myfrbank.com/locations-hours/    Sponsored By: UNRL (unrl.com) — NFL collection: https://www.unrl.com/pages/unrl-x-nfl    Sponsorship inquiries: aleclewis54@gmail.com 

Saint Paul has a new mayor, and from World Juniors to Team USA there is a lot of ice time with Jess Myers to get to in the DeRush Hour News Headlines and go In Depth on hockey! Also Alec Lewis of The Athletic joins to talk JJ McCarthy, Packers-Vikings, KOC and QBs and more!

First show of 2026 and we sifted through A LOT on a Friday from media being hard to trust, played a game of Card DeSharks, Saint Paul has a new mayor, Minnesota fraud ongoing and Alec Lewis previews a deep depth chart Packers-Vikings border battle!

It is official - JJ McCarthy is returning for the final game of the 2025-26 season - we talked about that with Alec Lewis of The Athletic - he previews Vikings-Packers, KOC and QBs, Flores future and an iconic Minnesota location did Alec visit over the holidays!

Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!

Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a defensive showcase at US Bank Stadium on Christmas Day, Alec Lewis of The Athletic recaps the Vikings win, their defense, the future of Brian Flores, and Justin Jefferson as well!

Final hour with Dan Cook in for Jason DeRusha! Charlie Oakes joins us for a couple of segments to talk movies coming out in 2026 hes most looking forward to and one he currently really is raving about! Then Alec Lewis recaps the Vikings win on Christmas Day, Brian Flores future and much more!

Twas the day after Christmas at WCCO Radio and Dan Cook fills in for Jason DeRusha where we discussed the end of Christmas Day but the celebration of the season throughout and beyond the day itself! Also Wendy Blackshaw joins to talk about the IIHF World Junior Championships getting underway in the Twin Cities today, play a game of Card DeSharks and Alec Lewis joins to talk Vikings and their Christmas Day win!

Friday Football Feast on a Wednesday! PA, Nordo, and Alec Lewis recap the win vs the Giants and look ahead to the Lions. Chad Greenway joins to share what he saw from the purple in New York.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday Football Feast on a Wednesday! PA, Nordo, and Alec Lewis recap the win vs the Giants and look ahead to the Lions. Chad Greenway joins to share what he saw from the purple in New York.

Bumper to Bumper with Dan Barreiro!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matthew Coller is joined live by Alec Lewis of The Athletic to talk about how the Vikings will have to evaluate JJ McCarthy based on the final four games of the season. The Purple Insider podcast is brought to you by FanDuel. Also, check out our sponsor HIMS at https://hims.com/purpleinsider Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.