Podcasts about Vikings

Who is playing power forward for the Wolves this season? Who is starting? Is he on the roster? Kilby says "no." We bring in Jonny Athletic to discuss. Also, how close was LeBron to coming to the Wolves, what will the offense look like with LaMelo, and is Kevin Love on the radar? So many questions, and beautiful answers. Plus, Kilby gives a percentage on Kyler Murray starting for the Vikings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WHOA. Vikings Sign Veteran LB/S Jamal Adams --- A Northern Digital Production

PP's Dane Mizutani is in studio on the Vikings and training camp for most of the final hour!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of Fox Sports Sunday with Andy Furman & Bucky Brooks discuss LeBron James signing with the 76ers and how the team must prioritize building chemistry, The guys review Bucky’s recent article titled “One offseason move that could tilt each division race”, They then discuss and take callers on why people hate LeBron James, Plus another edition of the Blame Game & much more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Feel Good Summer Friday with Gio and Jerry, but seeing the rare magic of the Knicks' championship has only made Gio feel worse about the Mets' and Vikings' chances, while Jerry pegs a promising Giants team at 10 wins. C-Lo drops his first update starting with Josh Hart's pre-camp joke, Jerry recalls accidentally wiping out Sirius's entire system during training, and Chris McMonigle praises Yankees pitching. Plus, C-Lo doubts Aaron Judge returns this season—making Gio's home run bet a wash—and Clay Holmes faces the batter who injured him. Meanwhile, President Trump and Bryce Harper both mock the Mets, the Giants gear up for West Virginia training camp, Barstool struggles on Celebrity Family Feud, and the guys agree that Bon Jovi's 90-minute concert was actually the ideal length.

Alec is in studio for a full hour of Vikings football feasting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild CRO Mitch Helgerson joins with as much as he can share and perspective on how fans will get access to hockey games this fall! Then, more conversation on the Vikings and Kyler Murray, specifically, as he navigates his way in Minnesota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Leber in studio on the Vikings and what excites him about training camp, then some truncated news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys talk prohibition, Hawk has the news with a story about peptides, the Chiefs unveiled new stadium plans and the Vikings season is almost hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minnesota Vikings predictions involving training camp, Justin Jefferson, Kyler Murray, JJ McCarthy and more; Plus other Vikings news and more on Purple Daily.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd joins Thor to go head to head with their dueling 53-man roster projections for the Vikings. The two go position by position and shore who they're keeping, who they're cutting, and the thought process behind each decision!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The North is loaded, and we're breaking down all eight teams heading into the 2026 NFL season. From the AFC North's bruising battles between the Ravens, Bengals, Steelers, and Browns to the NFC North's powerhouse division featuring the Bears, Packers, Lions, and Vikings, we dive into every team's biggest storyline, MVP, breakout candidate, X-factor, bust prediction, win total, betting angles, fantasy sleepers, and our final division standings. Can Jordan Love take the next step into the MVP conversation? Is Caleb Williams ready to lead the Bears to the top of the NFC North? Can Lamar Jackson finally get Baltimore back to the Super Bowl? Will Joe Burrow and Cincinnati bounce back? How will Detroit respond after last season's regression? And what should we expect from Kyler Murray and the Vikings? If you're getting ready for fantasy football, NFL betting, or just want an in-depth preview of two of the league's toughest divisions, this episode is packed with analysis, predictions, and plenty of debate.

Marney shares how much money is too much to win, the rest of the show offers to help, Sauce and Bonnes talk Twins problems, the Vikings season over/under doesn't look greatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2025, Coeur d'Alene High's Wyatt Carr stepped into a new role. The team's longtime leaders had graduated, and the responsibility of carrying one of the nation's premier distance programs now rested on his shoulders.The Idaho standout responded with the best cross country season of his career. At the Idaho 6A State Championships, Carr ran 14:31.3 to finish runner-up while breaking a course record that had stood since 2022, leading Coeur d'Alene to a third consecutive state title.Weeks later, Carr placed eighth at the Nike Cross Northwest Regional in 14:48.7. Although the Vikings narrowly missed a return trip to Nike Cross Nationals, the disappointment became fuel rather than a defining moment.His momentum carried into the spring, where he captured the Idaho 6A state championship in the 3200 meters in 9:12.27 and helped Coeur d'Alene set a school record in the 4x800-meter relay, completing a remarkable turnaround after an SI joint injury had disrupted his sophomore track season.In this episode, Wyatt reflects on the lessons hidden within an unforgettable year. We discuss why championship teams are built during ordinary summer training, how focusing on the fundamentals creates long-term success, why injury became one of the greatest catalysts for his growth, and how Coeur d'Alene's culture remained strong after falling short of its biggest team goal. He also shares the value of training in groups, simulating race scenarios, and embracing the daily process instead of chasing outcomes.As he enters his senior year, Carr is no longer simply one of Idaho's top runners. He has become the leader of a program built on consistency, resilience, and the belief that the biggest breakthroughs are earned long before race day.Tap into the Wyatt Carr Special.If you enjoy the podcast, please consider following The Sunday Shakeout on Spotify and Apple Podcasts and leaving a five-star review. I would also appreciate it if you shared this episode with someone who you think will benefit from it.

Dan Barreiro opens the show wondering if anyone needs to apologize to the Pohlad Family and Twins after their "big" trade today. Ben Goessling joins to talk a little Vikings but also give his reaction to the Twin Cities Marathon changing their race date starting in 2027. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Know Your Rival season kicks off with the team the Seahawks have held without a touchdown in their last two matchups - the San Francisco 49ers. Seattle closed out the regular season with a 13-3 win at Levi's Stadium, blew the doors off them in a 41-6 divisional round rout, and then celebrated a Super Bowl in the Niners' own locker room. So what's left of San Francisco after a season like that? We break down a defense that finished dead last in the NFL in sacks and somehow worse in interceptions, a coaching staff that just lost its DC to the Titans (and lost their OC to us), and a receiver room that has almost completely turned over. Then there's Brandon Aiyuk, whose contract standoff and new beef with Jayden Daniels might be the messiest subplot in the NFL. We also dig into the cap sheet. Brock Purdy's deal won't be ugly for a couple years, but Nick Bosa's coming off his third ACL tear and it could be his last season if things don't go well for him ahead of a potential out in his contract. While San Francisco is sitting on the league's biggest amount of cap space, it seems as though there nothing obvious to spend it on apart from future obligations coming due. In the second half of the show, we look at where ESPN's roster power rankings actually put the Seahawks compared to the rest of the NFC contenders, announce our group tickets for the home opener banner-raising game, and hand out Do Better and Better at Life honors, including a former member of the Seahawks front office who just became the Vikings general manager.

Common Man Hour 1 --Wheel of Topics --Peek at the Purple --Vikings Survey ResultsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour One of the Good Morning Football Podcast begins with NFL Training Camp questions in the NFC North. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Isaiah Stanback, and Willie Colon discuss the coming questions about the Bears, Packers, Vikings and Lions. What is your Facebook relationship status with NFL teams?! Stay tuned for Hour 2 of the GMFB Podcast! The Good Morning Football Podcast is part of the NFL Podcast NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Common Man Hour 1 --Wheel of Topics --Peek at the Purple --Vikings Fan Survey --Zuccy Gone?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our old friend Jamie Watson (former pro soccer player and current national analyst) joins for some great World Cup discussion before Ben Goessling makes his regular appearance to talk Vikings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Fortenbaugh returns for the annual NFL Season betting preview. He & Kevin break down their favorite NFL futures, MVP bets, and Super Bowl long shots. Joe explains why he's fading Jacksonville and New England, buying Washington, and sticking with the Chargers. Kevin gives his take on Matthew Stafford's MVP case, the Vikings as a sleeper contender, and why Jeremiah Smith might be the best non-quarterback bet to go No. 1 overall in the 2027 NFL Draft. Plus: ESPN stories, sports betting narratives, and Michigan's difficult road ahead in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two Old Bloggers: Patience with Vikings 2026 Rookies, GM Search Updates, and Draft Grade Backlash — Dave and Darren discuss the Vikings' nine-player 2026 draft class and debate which rookies will contribute immediately, emphasizing that patience is needed. Darren argues most rookies will have limited early roles, questioning third-round nose tackle Dominique Orange's pass-rush value and noting first-round DT Caleb Banks' foot injury may slow his start, while Dave believes both can start early. They see second-round Jake Golday primarily as a special teams player with unclear defensive fit, and expect limited rookie impact from OL Caleb Tiernan, fullback Max Bredeson (C.J. Ham replacement), CB Charles Demmings, RB Demond Claiborne, and C Gavin Gerhardt, while safety Jakobe Thomas has the clearest path to significant snaps amid uncertainty at safety. They cover the ongoing GM search after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing, with Rob Brzezinski emerging as a candidate and other scout-background names rumored, and review lukewarm national draft grades plus a Juan Jennings visit after the team drafted no wide receivers. 00:00 Show kickoff and agenda 01:58 Darren returns and tech woes 03:20 Theme one patience 06:56 Orange role debate 10:12 Caleb Banks expectations 13:44 Dave pushes back on Banks 18:44 Jake Golday fit and snaps 23:09 Third round depth picks 27:09 Late round sleepers and Jakobe Thomas 33:57 Fullback Role and Holding 36:30 GM Search Begins 38:41 Brzezinski Candidacy Debate 43:41 Other GM Candidates 49:52 Who Ran the Draft 51:25 Wide Receiver Need 56:58 Post Draft Grade Reactions 01:01:29 Draft Grades Don't Matter 01:04:04 Greenard Trade Fallout 01:04:47 Wrap Up and 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/px1qgBakIeA Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Overreactions: Center, WR, Edge Depth—and What Jake Golday Brings to Brian Flores' Defense — On The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss post-draft overreactions around the Minnesota Vikings, focusing on three issues: not drafting a meaningful center (reaffirming the team's commitment to Blake Brandel as a full-time center), not drafting a wide receiver (amid reported misses on targets and a visit from free agent Jauan Jennings), and the belief that Dallas Turner simply replaces Jonathan Greenard (with concern that the real problem is lost rotational edge snaps and thin edge depth, with Jadeveon Clowney suggested as a fit). They then break down rookie Jake Golday's fit in Brian Flores' scheme, arguing he projects best as a versatile off-ball “tweener/joker” piece—blitzing, covering, and occasionally setting the edge—rather than as edge rusher three, likely needing a developmental year with limited packages and special teams. 00:00 Jake Golday Preview 00:27 Show Welcome and Housekeeping 02:35 Draft Overreactions Setup 03:57 Center Debate and Brandel 11:22 No Receiver Pick Fallout 17:29 Edge Depth After Greenard 19:51 Who Is Jake Golday 22:37 Golday Role and Usage 28:34 Strengths Weaknesses Timeline 32:39 Why Vikings Drafted Him 39:49 Wrap Up and Next Shows _______________________ ⭐️ 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/xShMy35Vgcs 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Post-Draft Grades: Packers Roasted, Lions Solid, Vikings Defense-Heavy, Bears Add Safety and Center — The hosts of “Who Will Be King” shift into post-draft football talk by grading NFC North draft classes, repeatedly criticizing Green Bay for having no first-round pick, making mostly depth selections, and trading up in the sixth round for Florida kicker Trey Smack to create competition for Brandon McManus. Detroit is described as having a solid, aggressive draft highlighted by tackle Blake Miller, edge Derrick Moore (traded up for), linebacker Jimmy Rolder, and versatile corner Keith Abney. Minnesota details a defense-heavy class led by DT Caleb Banks, LB Jake Golday, nose tackle Dominique “Big Citrus” Orange, OL Caleb Tiernan, safety Jakobe Thomas, plus later picks including fullback Max Bredeson, RB Demond Claiborne, and center Gavin Gerhardt, while also mentioning possible WR Jauan Jennings talks. Chicago's class is praised for safety Dylan Thieneman (4.28 speed) and Iowa center Logan Jones, with mixed reaction to Stanford TE Sam Raush, followed by additional late-round picks. 00:00 Post Draft Kickoff 02:12 Bears Stadium Detour 02:58 Packers Draft Roast 03:49 Kicker Trade Up Debate 06:43 Packers Depth Picks 09:30 Lions Draft Breakdown 15:30 Lions Steals And Favorites 19:48 Vikings First Round Defense 23:44 Vikings Day Two Haul 29:02 Vikings Day Three Sleepers 31:31 Vikings Needs And Jennings Rumor 33:45 Golday Fit Wrap Up 34:34 Bears Land Thieneman 35:39 Replacing Brisker Byard 37:38 Versatile Safety Speed 38:54 Logan Jones At Center 40:42 Starter Battle Grades 42:03 Stanford Tight End Shock 43:15 Why Tight End Fits 46:42 Late Round Recap 49:03 NFC North Draft Debate 54:30 Packers Draft Roasted 54:55 Where To Follow Hosts 56:57 Wrap Up And Outro FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/MPN5uz6CI7E Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Caleb Banks: Injury Risk, Upside, and a Foot Surgeon's Breakdown — The hosts react to the Minnesota Vikings selecting interior defensive lineman Caleb Banks in the first round, debating his elite upside versus concerns about his foot injury history and fit (high pad level, run-defense questions, and whether the team can afford an upside bet). They note mixed fan and media reactions, with some hating the pick and others viewing it as a “home run swing” if healthy for Brian Flores' gap-penetration scheme. Foot specialist “Skol Doc” explains Banks' injuries: a healed Jones fracture of the fifth metatarsal treated with a screw, and a separate fourth metatarsal stress fracture that became an acute fracture at the combine and was repaired with plates and screws; he says both should heal predictably, recurrence risk is low once CT-confirmed healed, and Banks should return by June/training camp with wide cleats and orthotics. He also warns that Jermod McCoy's reported knee cartilage/bone-plug issue is more degenerative and potentially career-threatening. 00:00 Vikings Draft Shock 00:46 Purple Drink Intro 01:28 Pick Is In 01:52 Boom Or Bust Breakdown 04:21 Debating The Tape 07:16 Senior Bowl Surge 08:56 Roster Building Risk 11:29 Skol Doc Joins 13:00 Inside The Foot Injuries 16:56 Recurrence And Biomechanics 21:25 Rehab Mindset And Weight 25:39 Cleats And Orthotics Fix 26:58 Bonus Jermod McCoy Warning 31:20 Wrap Up And Sign OffGuest Fan with us!!! Guest Dr. Alexander Lawson, DPM, a.k.a. @Skol_Doc joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, Jonas Stärk @JonasStaerk, Darren @KickassblogVike, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. ______________________________ ⭐️ 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/ ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ Subscribe to Justin's Purple & Gold 4 Days YouTube page here! - https://www.youtube.com/@purpleandgold4days ⭐️ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 ⭐️ Watch here: https://youtu.be/D4nGBAHzDG4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Caleb Banks at 18: Reach Concerns, Injury Context, and Fit in Brian Flores' Vikings Defense — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss Vikings first-round pick Caleb Banks, why some viewed him as a reach based on the consensus board, and why that view may be driven more by foot-injury concerns than film. Tyler argues the consensus board is a useful tool but needs context, noting Banks dropped on big boards after a Combine injury despite strong pre-injury rankings, and citing reporting that other teams in the 20s planned to draft him. They outline Banks' projected NFL role as a large (6'6", 327) interior gap-shooting defender in Brian Flores' scheme, with comparisons to a Richard Seymour-type archetype, plus strengths (upper-body power, length, grip, varied pass-rush moves) and key weaknesses (leverage, lower-body anchoring vs. doubles, finishing). The show also references the Vikings' Warren Sapp miss, Ryan Nielsen's developmental impact, and plans to clip a medical breakdown segment with SKOL Doc. 00:00 Caleb Banks NFL Outlook 01:10 Show Intro and Setup 01:33 Injury Context and Coverage 04:16 Consensus Board Debate 09:09 Banks Value vs Injuries 14:07 Was It a Reach 15:35 Warren Sapp Vikings History 17:23 Role and Archetype Fit 20:13 Strength Length and Moves 23:22 Pass Rush Plan Development 24:54 Pass Rush Learning Curve 25:39 Finishing vs Pressure 26:17 Strength Profile Breakdown 28:52 Leverage Battle Fixes 30:05 Cleats and Foot Injury Tech 33:03 Coaching Fit in Minnesota 35:15 Draft Value and Medicals 38:17 Flores Scheme Versatility 41:05 Building the Defensive Line 42:24 Greenard Trade Conspiracy 44:25 Wrap Up and Next Shows _______________________ ⭐️ 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/G0wQA8_9BXQ 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Old Bloggers React to the Vikings' 2026 Draft: Caleb Banks, the Greenard Trade, and Defensive Reinforcements — Dave Stefano hosts Two Old Bloggers with Tyler filling in for Darren to give post-draft reactions to the Vikings' 2026 class of nine picks. They debate first-rounder Caleb Banks at No. 18, focusing on concerns about his foot injuries and citing an orthopedic foot-and-ankle surgeon's opinion that the injuries aren't linked and shouldn't have long-term effects, while projecting Banks as an immediate Brian Flores fit. They criticize trading edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to the Eagles for two third-round picks, discussing his reduced sack totals, contract/escrow implications, and conditional-pick details. They note the lack of drafted wide receivers and discuss adding a veteran or trading for depth. They also review picks including fullback Max Bredeson, center Gavin Gerhardt, linebacker Jake Golday, nose tackle Domonique “Big Citrus” Oange, tackle Caleb Tiernan, running back Demond Claiborne, and CB Charles Demmings, plus UDFA notes and the ongoing GM search with Rob Brzezinski a candidate. 00:00 Draft Day Reality Check 01:05 Tyler Steps In 03:00 Chat Banter Warmup 05:06 Caleb Banks Breakdown 10:48 Greenard Trade Fallout 19:50 No Receiver Pick 23:39 Fullback Surprise Pick 26:31 Center Depth Addition 29:22 Fixing Run Defense 34:30 Versatile Tackle Value 37:08 Late Round Running Back 38:23 RB Speed vs Size Tradeoff 39:13 Is He Discount Achane 39:57 Charles Dimmings Breakdown 42:36 Caleb Banks Jersey Number 45:36 UDFA Targets and Top 30s 49:37 GM Search After Draft 53:30 Cap Space and Escrow Talk 56:01 Flores Drives Defensive Draft 01:02:48 Caleb Banks Pick Backlash 01:11:47 Matthew Coller's Reputation 01:14:41 Wrap Up and 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/ZOxnbUTrRJQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real Forno Show: Breaking Down the Vikings' Caleb Banks Pick and a Day Two Mock Draft — Tyler Forness and Producer Dave discuss the Minnesota Vikings' first-round selection of Caleb Banks, noting split fan reactions, Banks' lower consensus ranking (37th) largely due to foot injury concerns, and why the team viewed him as a high-upside “home run swing” and best player available. Forness cites reporting that teams in the 20s also wanted Banks, argues a trade down risked losing a “unicorn” defensive lineman, and emphasizes medical optimism from Dr. James Andrews' office and other doctors, while acknowledging the pick could be criticized if the injury recurs. They compare Banks' potential role to Richard Seymour and discuss fit in Brian Flores' defense. The episode ends with an A to Z Sports mock draft simulation featuring trades and defensive-focused picks (including Treydan Stukes and Jake Golday) plus late-round depth and a Day Two livestream preview with an orthopedic foot surgeon guest. 00:00 Vikings Draft Shock 00:25 Show Intro Setup 03:12 Why Banks Fell 05:54 Injury Risk Breakdown 07:40 Home Run Swing Logic 09:55 Trade Down Debate 14:51 Scheme Fit Flores 17:22 Fan Reaction Split 24:53 Mock Draft Begins 26:45 Banks Injury Info Debate 27:23 Why Trading Down Fails 27:56 Mock Draft Setup 30:11 Board Check Trade Offers 31:50 Targeting Stukes Pick 36:19 Trade Up For Golday 37:54 Branch News And Fit 38:46 Barham And Corner Trade 43:11 Late Round Offense Adds 46:25 Mock Recap And Signoff _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/OSx_74j3TuU 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who Will Be King: NFC North NFL Draft Eve Predictions and Targets — On the eve of the NFL Draft, the “Who Will Be King” podcast hosts from across the NFC North discuss how the draft can change franchises, identify non-playoff teams that could improve quickly (including the Titans, Lions/Vikings, and Giants with two top-10 picks), and make fantasy vs. realistic first-round predictions for their teams. Dave wants the Vikings to land tight end Kenyon Sadiq as a WR3/TE successor to T.J. Hockenson but expects safety Dillon Thieneman as the more likely pick, while debating Harrison Smith's status. Pay argues the Bears should prioritize a first-round edge rusher (citing Akheem Mesidor) over a wide receiver, and another host outlines Lions targets like trading up for linebacker Arvell Reese or more realistically taking tackle Kaleb Proctor They also discuss late risers (Jimmy Rolder, D'Angelo Ponds, Avieon Terrell), positions they'd avoid in round one, brief Packers draft needs, and each show's live draft coverage plans. 00:00 Draft Night Hype 01:43 Holiday Eve Kickoff 02:55 Teams Ready to Rise 06:58 Back to NFC North 07:39 Vikings Dream Targets 11:50 Bears First Round Needs 14:31 Lions Picks and Trade Up 20:04 Late Risers and Surprises 22:29 Undersized CB Standouts 23:07 Avieon Terrell Breakdown 25:14 Nickel Corner Value 26:58 Drafting Corners Frustrations 28:08 First Round Avoid List 31:16 Lions Draft Priorities 33:48 Packers Picks And Needs 35:56 De'Zhaun Stribling Receiver Debate 39:06 Pass Rush Versus Coverage 40:13 Draft Weekend Live Plans 44:27 Sign Off And Plugs FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/th23QPcpIX8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Final Predictive 1st-Round Mock Draft (No Trades) + Vikings Pick: Kenyon Sadiq — With the NFL draft 25 hours away, Tyler Forness and Producer Dave present Tyler's final predictive first-round mock (no trades) and discuss why trades could still happen due to a talent cliff. The mock begins Raiders selecting QB Fernando Mendoza No. 1, Jets taking Arvell Reese at 2, Cardinals OL Francis Mauigoa at 3, and Titans RB Jeremiyah Love at 4, with key early picks including Giants taking Caleb Downs at 5 and Jordyn Tyson at 10, Dolphins CB Mansoor Delane at 11, Cowboys edge Reuben Bain at 12, and Rams WR Carnell Tate at 13. For Minnesota at 18, Tyler projects Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq, emphasizing his rare athleticism, versatility as a WR3/TE3, and adequate blocking as an offensive efficiency enhancer. The show closes with brief trade-back odds for the Vikings and upcoming draft coverage plans. 00:00 Final Mock Draft Setup 01:15 No Trades and Talent Cliffs 03:43 Pick 1 Raiders QB Mendoza 05:21 Pick 2 Jets Edge Reese 06:59 Pick 3 Cardinals Tackle Mauigoa 08:40 Picks 4-6 Love Downs Fano 14:22 Picks 7-9 Styles Bailey Freeling 21:02 Picks 10-12 Giants Dolphins Cowboys 25:43 Picks 13-15 Rams Ravens Bucs 29:31 Picks 16-17 Jets WR Lions OT 31:02 Proctor Upside Bet 33:12 Bama Weight Debate 34:35 Vikings Target Sadiq 37:50 Defense Versus Offense 43:45 Mock Picks 19-24 51:20 Mock Picks 25-29 56:05 Mock Picks 30-32 59:26 Vikings Trade Back Odds 01:01:48 Wrap And Next Shows _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/k_vs81XDwdA 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Draft Day Vikings Mock Draft Tracker: Dillon Thieneman Buzz, Late Trends, and Final Simulator Mock — On draft day, Tyler Forness and producer Dave recap Forness's mock draft tracker project (Jan. 1 through the morning of Round 1), compiling 584 industry mocks and noting a surge to 107 final-week mocks. They highlight that safety Dillon Thieneman became the runaway Vikings projection (238 selections, 40.75%; 69 of 107 this week) after not appearing before Valentine's Day, discussing how combine testing and Daniel Jeremiah's mock helped drive the trend and questioning whether Minnesota will actually prioritize replacing Harrison Smith. They examine shifting trends such as Avieon Terrell's post–free agency drop and late spikes for Kenyon Sadiq and edge Keldrick Faulk, plus Kayden McDonald's boosted placement. They finish with a final A to Z Sports simulator mock featuring multiple trade-downs and picks including CJ Allen, Treydan Stukes, Keylan Rutledge, De'Zhaun Stribling, Ahmari Harvey, Austin Barber, Eric Gentry, and Lorenzo Styles, and preview a seven-round live draft stream. 00:00 Draft Day Kickoff 02:09 Mock Tracker Overview 02:42 Dillon Thieneman Buzz 05:05 Safety Trend Debate 07:16 Past Years Context 12:39 Crowds vs Experts 14:13 Terrell Dropoff 16:08 Kenyon Sadiq Surge 22:15 Keldrick Faulk Steam 25:26 Injury Risk Talk 28:08 Trade Down Scenarios 30:07 Mock Simulator Setup 32:25 Trading Back Live 34:08 CJ Allen vs Concepcion 34:40 Linebacker Debate 37:29 Trade Down Decision 38:14 Targeting Stukes 39:00 Interior Line Help 40:25 Receiver Or Safety 43:44 Midround Dline Swing 45:26 Speed Receiver Pick 48:08 Corner Value Steal 49:12 Swing Tackle Depth 53:06 Late Round Fliers 56:26 Wrap Up And Signoff _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/mCfZ9S5duBI 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SKOL Search: Scouting 2026 Draft DTs Caleb Banks, Peter Woods & Kayden McDonald — Tyler Forness hosts SKOL Search on Vikings 1st & SKOL, previewing the 2026 NFL Draft by scouting three defensive tackles often projected in Round 1: Caleb Banks (Florida), Peter Woods (Clemson), and Kayden McDonald (Ohio State). Forness explains why this DT class lacks a clear elite top-five talent, then breaks down each prospect's traits, usage, and concerns. Banks (6'6", 330) is praised for rare size/length, explosiveness, varied pass-rush moves, and two-gapping ability, but has pad-level issues, needs better counters, and carries major injury/foot-medical questions. Woods (6'3", 310) flashes a prototypical 3-tech profile with explosiveness and strength, but saw notable 2025 production/grade decline, questionable effort, short arms, and limited counters. McDonald (6'3", 326) is an immovable, versatile run-stuffing nose with two-gap ability but offers limited pass rush value, earning a mid-to-late second-round grade. 00:00 Welcome to SKOL Search 00:43 Why Defensive Tackles Matter 02:55 Meet the Top Three 03:18 Caleb Banks Overview 05:12 Banks Injuries and Availability 08:28 Banks Strengths and Upside 13:57 Banks Weaknesses and Grade 18:03 Peter Woods Background 20:29 Woods Traits and Production Dip 24:21 Woods Concerns and Projection 27:11 Kayden McDonald Run Stuffer 32:22 McDonald Value and Final Wrap 33:49 Outro and Subscribe _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/MbZ3RhLsYic 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tyler Forness Reveals His 2026 “All 4.0 Team” Draft Favorites and Vikings Draft Live Plans — On a bonus episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano explain Forness's yearly “All-Forno Team,” a vibes-based list of favorite draft prospects with rules (max two first-round grades and two players per graded position) and brief history of past captains and selections. They unveil six 2026 picks led by captain Georgia Tech CB Ahmari Harvey (No. 65 on Forness's board vs. No. 300 consensus), praised for violent, aggressive play despite an ankle injury. The other members are Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds (No. 36), Arizona S Treydan Stukes (No. 28) for versatility and ball skills after an ACL recovery, Missouri LB Josiah Trotter (No. 58), Southeast Louisiana DT Kaleb Proctor (No. 68), and Washington RB Jonah Coleman (No. 48). They also preview extensive Vikings draft livestream coverage Thursday–Saturday and mention recent Vikings mock trends and interest in prospect Kenyon Sadiq. 00:00 All-Forno Team Returns 01:09 Show Intro Draft Weekend 02:38 All-Forno Rules 04:14 Past Teams Trends 06:18 Captain Ahmari Harvey 10:31 D'Angelo Ponds Breakdown 15:16 Safety Treydan Stukes 19:04 Super Chat Speedster 19:55 Speedy Special Teamer 21:28 Josiah Trotter Breakdown 24:17 Vikings Draft Philosophy 24:54 Channel Updates Plug 27:12 Kaleb Proctor Sleeper 30:53 Returner Debate Tangent 32:14 Jonah Coleman Fit 36:17 Wrap Up And Next Shows _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/2fp9wvLS4ew 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Week: Horizontal Boards, Brzezinski Red Flags, and a Possible Jonathan Greenard Trade — During a draft week episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Producer Dave introduce “horizontal boards” for offense, defense, and all positions, explaining how they map player rankings to draft ranges (trade up, pick 18, trade down, later rounds, UDFA) and emphasize fit and roster context over a simple big board. Forness reacts to interim GM Rob Brzezinski's media comments suggesting little change in the draft-room setup after Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's firing, calling it a red flag and arguing the team is betting the decision-maker was the only problem. They discuss rumors that the Eagles may revisit talks to acquire edge rusher Jonathan Greenard during the draft, why the Vikings should keep and pay him, and how draft-pick “realization” can drive trades. The show ends with a predictive Vikings mock draft using the A to Z Sports simulator and previews a week of live draft coverage and related episodes. 00:00 Draft Week Kickoff 00:34 Show Intro and Sub Plug 02:17 Brezinski Quote Red Flag 06:52 Blame Game and Runback 11:41 Quick Mock Question 13:25 Greenard Trade Rumors 21:23 Draft Strategy and Needs 22:40 Horizontal Board Explained 25:33 Offense Board Fit Talk 30:13 Defense Board Breakdown 33:39 Round Two Targets Debate 36:28 Why Horizontal Boards Win 40:13 Vikings O Line Needs Debate 41:37 Mock Draft Setup Rules 42:36 Pick 18 Trade Talk 46:16 Round One Decision 48:35 Pick 49 Trade Down 50:54 Mid Round Targets 58:26 Late Round Corner Upside 01:00:20 Finding A Receiver Late 01:03:33 Grades And Draft Week Schedule _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/7uGC_GWdK2g 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Old Bloggers Vikings Draft Special: Drew's Big Board, Pick 18 Targets, and a Trade-Down Plan — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell host a Two Old Bloggers Vikings draft special with guest “Drew the Rooster” Bunting, who presents his Vikings-tilted big board and argues the team, picking at 18 with an interim GM, must nail a critical nine-pick draft after recent misses. Drew calls this a developmental “gems” draft (especially rounds 4–7) with weak QB and interior OL/OT/OG groups, but strong safety, corner, receiver, and defense overall; he also notes a potential top-five RB (Jeremiah Love) and highlights kick return value for Jadarian Price. The show is dedicated to former Vikings Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner. Drew urges trading down to ~24–25 to gain another top-100 pick, targeting DT Kayden McDonald, and discusses needs at safety, multiple corners, center, DT, and linebacker, with realistic first-round options including Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq and Oregon S Dillon Thieneman. They preview Vikings First and SKOL's draft-week live coverage and share several sleeper prospects. 00:00 Draft Special Kickoff 02:18 Meet Drew the Rooster 04:29 Why This Draft Feels Different 05:54 Big Board Breakdown 11:42 Draft Strengths and Weaknesses 15:03 Dedication and Draft Urgency 17:40 Front Office Concerns 27:00 Vikings Draft Priorities 29:49 Trade Down Strategy 31:57 Who to Take at 18 37:08 Thieneman vs Cine Debate 38:32 Scouting Processing Speed 39:17 Safety Traits and Backpedal 40:34 Game Tape Over Highlights 42:44 Who to Avoid at 18 44:30 Day Two Three Targets 47:00 Biblical Draft and Trade Back 50:11 McDonald Nose Tackle Case 56:09 Dexter Lawrence What If 59:43 Building Rounds Two Three 01:02:21 Third Round Values and Warnings 01:08:44 Late Round Plans and QB Talk 01:11:58 Emmett Johnson Breakdown 01:13:32 Vikings Depth Crisis 01:15:04 First Round Trade Talk 01:17:53 Demon Claiborne Sleeper 01:20:36 Drafting Best Player 01:22:16 Trade Back Targets 01:23:59 CJ Allen Linebacker Fit 01:27:53 First Round No Go Picks 01:30:56 Jeff Caldwell Tape Talk 01:33:07 Defensive Tackle Debate 01:37:28 Draft Week Schedule 01:42:12 Late Round Sleepers 01:43:38 Final Thanks And Signoff 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/3j1PAr1F5u4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Preview: 5 Players to Avoid at Pick 18, Top Sleepers, and a Trade-Back Mock Draft — Tyler Forno and Producer Dave preview the Vikings' draft week plans and discuss which prospects Minnesota should avoid at pick 18 based on scheme fit, positional value, and roster needs. Forno explains why he's out on safety Dylan Thieneman (limited versatility for Brian Flores), OL Vega Ioane and Spencer Fano (not true centers and poor first-round process), DT Kayden McDonald (run-stuffing nose with limited pass-rush value for round one), and CB Mansoor Delane (man-coverage specialist in a more zone/pressure-heavy defense). They then highlight sleepers including CB Ahmari Harvey, hybrid LB/S Eric Gentry, DT Zane Durant, TE John Michael Gyllenborg, and WR Caleb Douglas. The show ends with a mock draft featuring a small trade back, prioritizing defensive versatility, adding OL value later, and avoiding spending early capital on this RB class. 00:00 Who To Avoid At 18 01:20 Draft Week Schedule 02:34 Horizontal Board Basics 04:14 Avoid Dillon Thieneman 13:07 Trade Back Talk 14:20 Avoid Vega Ioane 20:01 Avoid Kayden McDonald 25:06 Avoid Spencer Fano 26:27 Avoid Mansoor Delane 31:33 Sleepers And Trade Up Q 32:19 Do Vikings Need Nose 34:48 Sleepers Not Nose Tackles 35:20 Ahmari Harvey Hype 35:47 Eric Gentry Unicorn Fit 37:25 Zane Durant Interior Burst 38:38 Late Round Skill Sleepers 41:16 From Sleepers To Mock 41:32 Trade Back At 18 43:41 First Round Debate CJ Allen 45:26 Mid Round Trade Down Misses 47:26 Secondary Versatility Picks 50:01 Day Three Offense Targets 53:17 Why Skip Running Backs 57:58 Final Picks And Draft Grade 59:29 Wrap Up And Draft Week Schedule _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/kUfaZqr-HrE 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Draft Smoke, Stadium Talk, and a 7-Round Mock: Vrabel-Rossini Controversy and Team Updates — Hosts from Vikings First in SKOL, Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, and Bleachers to Speakers cover NFC North news and draft buildup, including Chicago's quiet draft plans and pending Bears stadium committee update tied to Illinois lawmakers, Detroit's Brad Holmes reiterating best-player-available and discussing injury tolerance amid cornerback/edge needs, and Green Bay's draft focus without a first-round pick plus Lambeau upgrade chatter. Minnesota notes include JJ McCarthy trade speculation being framed as rumor, re-signing DT Jalen Redmond, and a possible trade target in CB Kenny Moore. They discuss photos of reporter Diana Russini with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, the New York Times investigation, Russini's resignation amid harassment, and perceived double standards. The episode finishes with top-30 visit talk and a no-trades, seven-round NFC North mock draft. 00:00 NFC North Kickoff 02:05 Bears Draft Quiet 02:58 Bears Stadium Watch 05:52 Lions Draft Philosophy 09:07 Injury Talk And Team Doctors 11:10 Packers Pre Draft Notes 12:43 Vikings Rumors And Moves 14:47 Russini Vrabel Photos 19:09 Media Ethics And Double Standards 30:12 Back From Break Draft Setup 30:39 Top 30 Visits Rundown 38:10 Smoke Season Trade Down Talk 42:45 QB Carousel And Browns Debate 46:02 Big Edge Rusher Contract 47:05 Mock Draft Rules 47:55 Lions Pick Tackle 48:57 Vikings Grab McDonald 50:03 Bears Take Safety 52:41 Packers Round Two Debate 54:03 Packers Go Big Citrus 55:50 Mid Round Team Runs 58:21 Late Round Needs 01:02:52 Conference Realignment Rant 01:05:14 Seventh Round Pressure 01:08:45 Draft Grades Wrap 01:09:14 Show Plugs Farewell FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/wkhuu_ELRLk Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Countdown: McCarthy Trade Rumors, Top 5 Targets, and a 7-Round BPA Mock — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano preview the Minnesota Vikings' draft with 10 days remaining, outlining extensive live draft-week coverage, revisiting Forness' Vikings-specific top five draft options, and stressing media literacy amid viral speculation that the Vikings could trade J.J. McCarthy to the Rams for pick 61; Forness explains it came from analyst speculation, not sourced reporting. He updates his top targets to include CBs Avieon Terrell and Jermod McCoy (with discussion of McCoy's knee and Flores' secondary priorities), WR KC Concepcion as a potential WR3 and Addison insurance, LB CJ Allen as an ideal Flores fit and future starter, and Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq as his No. 1 option and the only reported first-round-type top-30 visit. They finish with a no-trades BPA seven-round mock featuring Sadiq, DT Lee Hunter, EDGE Malachi Lawrence, and other depth/special teams additions. 00:00 Show Agenda Preview 01:23 Draft Week Live Schedule 04:02 Rumor vs Speculation 06:40 McCarthy Trade Reality 11:07 Top Five Picks Intro 11:58 Cornerbacks Terrell & McCoy 16:32 Flores Secondary Philosophy 21:23 Casey Conception WR Fit 27:21 Trade Up Depth Debate 28:45 CJ Allen Linebacker Case 31:10 O Line Center Talk 31:49 Center Value Debate 32:50 Guard Replaceability Talk 33:36 Why Not OLine At 18 34:49 Darrisaw's Knee And Cap 38:16 O'Neill Extension Timing 40:03 Post Draft Free Agency 41:18 Kenyon Sadiq Visit Buzz 45:59 Tight End Height Debate 49:53 BPA Mock Draft Run 57:10 Mock Draft Recap 58:24 Show Wrap And Signoff _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/p_1gp5qjxGU 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Visits, Dexter Lawrence Trade Talk, and Roasting Bill Barnwell's Mock Trades — Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell discuss Vikings draft themes with 11 days to go, focusing on what reported prospect meetings (combine, pro days, Senior/Shrine bowls, and top-30 visits) suggest about targets. They note little apparent attention to quarterback (only Georgia Tech's Haynes King) and edge rusher, while wide receiver (about 12 names), running back (about 9), interior defensive line (8), and safety/nickel hybrids (8) draw heavy interest; only one center (Cincinnati's Gavin Gerhardt) and three corners are mentioned. They highlight RB Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) and WR Ted Hurst (Georgia State) as players Minnesota has spent significant time with. They debate whether trading major assets for Giants DT Dexter “Sexy Dexy” Lawrence makes sense given cost, age, 2025 production dip, and contract demands. They also critique Bill Barnwell's trade-heavy mock draft, liking a trade down from 18 to 25 for added second-round value but rejecting proposed trades that move up by dealing Jonathan Greenard or JJ McCarthy. 00:00 Show Kickoff 01:12 Welcome and Housekeeping 03:11 Draft Theme Begins 04:53 Tracking Vikings Visits 07:30 Position Focus Trends 15:14 Draft Targets to Watch 21:56 Trade Down at 18 23:26 Sexy Dexy Trade Talk 27:50 Cost Fit and Risks 30:50 Lawrence Trade Risks 34:44 Price Tag And Impact 36:50 No Draft Equivalent 41:44 Will Vikings Actually Trade 43:01 Barnwell Trade Mock 44:09 Trade Down With Bears 47:41 Bold Chiefs Trade Up 51:10 Rams Deal And JJ 57:41 Wrap Up And Next Week 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/VIynUs1Sxik Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How the Vikings Could Maximize Kyler Murray in the NFL Draft + What Top-30 Visits Really Mean — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss a draft approach built around maximizing Kyler Murray, whom they consider the likely Vikings starter in 2026, balancing immediate help with long-term roster building and a potential extension. Forness reviews 2024 personnel data showing Murray's higher EPA per pass in heavier sets (especially 12 and 13 personnel) and argues Minnesota could lean into two-tight-end usage with T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver, potentially adding an athletic tight end like Kenyon Sadiq to create vertical mismatches and reduce pressure to draft a WR3. They also explain why Vikings top-30 visits can indicate many things (often UDFA or information-gathering) and urge media-literacy caution with “sources,” noting the team's mixed history drafting top-30 visitors. The episode ends with a seven-round mock draft themed around supporting Murray and outlines the show's daily draft-week livestream schedule. 00:00 Draft Plan Question 00:38 Show Intro Setup 02:13 Draft Strategy Balance 04:39 Top 30 Visit Meaning 05:48 Maximize Murray Blueprint 08:15 Personnel Data Deep Dive 12:42 12 Personnel Mismatches 16:19 Sadiq Fit And Future 22:31 Other Targets And Value 26:02 Let The Board Decide 28:17 Draft Board Philosophy 29:20 Maximizing Kyler Options 30:07 Top 30 Visit Reality 32:51 How Vikings Use Visits 36:43 Patterns And Caveats 41:14 Local Visit Rules 42:05 Seven Round Mock Begins 43:58 Building Kyler Support 47:49 Late Round Defense Adds 50:55 Draft Week Live Schedule 52:48 Wrap Up And 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/0d12dthO3t4 and https://youtu.be/UwZOaKAn3jU 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Roundtable: Draft in 15 Days, Dexter Lawrence Trade Buzz, and the NFL's Push for 18 Games — Hosts from Fans First Sports Network's NFC North roundtable show “Who Will Be King” preview the NFL Draft (15 days away) and share plans for multi-day livestream coverage, with discussion of the Vikings' draft preparation under interim GM/cap guru Rob Brzezinski. They debate trade rumors around Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence (“Sexy Dexy”), including reported Bears interest, potential draft compensation (first-round pick discussed), and a $27–35M per year extension, while noting cap implications for each NFC North team and Lawrence's interior pressure impact. The Lions' possible link to Joey Bosa and offensive line depth with Larry Borom are also covered. The show shifts to broader NFL topics: a proposed 18-game season targeted for 2027, a likely second bye, Super Bowl timing, more international games, and union/CBA negotiations over pay and benefits. They also touch on the Bears' ongoing stadium saga before closing with network plugs. 00:00 NFC North Anthem Intro 01:44 Wrong Show Cold Open 02:24 Draft Countdown Plans 03:52 Packers Jabs And Smoke Season 04:50 Vikings Draft Without GM 06:27 Lions Linked To Joey Bosa 08:03 Dexter Lawrence Trade Rumors 14:34 Division Fits And Cap Math 22:04 Would You Trade A First 28:00 Break And Bears Stadium Saga 31:15 Stadium Plan Stalls 33:14 Soldier Field Logistics 34:19 Politics And The Bears 36:34 18 Game Season Talk 37:57 International Games Expansion 40:24 Europe Team And Travel 40:47 Supersonic Flight Idea 43:19 Product Dilution Concerns 44:54 CBA Money And Benefits 49:41 Bad Football Tradeoff 51:34 NFL Grabs More Calendar 52:45 Show Plugs And Signoff FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/-8AhF23Q21c Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Why a Dexter Lawrence Trade Is Unlikely + Vikings Pick 18 TE Option and 7-Round Mock Draft — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss Dexter Lawrence's trade request from the Giants, driven by his desire for a raise in the $27M/year range, and why a Vikings trade is highly unlikely despite his elite pass-rushing nose tackle impact. They explain the steep acquisition cost (likely a first-plus) and major cap hurdles, noting Minnesota would need to clear over $15M to absorb his ~$20M cap hit before an extension, requiring big moves like a Jonathan Greenard trade and a Brian O'Neill extension. They also highlight Oregon TE Kenyon Sadiq as an intriguing 18th-overall option, citing his athletic testing and value in heavy personnel, plus future succession planning with T.J. Hockenson. The show ends with a seven-round mock draft featuring a trade down from 18 and selections including KC Concepcion, Christen Miller, AJ Haulcy, Jadarian Price, Ahmari Harvey, Deontae Lawson, John Michael Gyllenborg, Matt Gulbin, Eric Gentry, and Jalen Catalon. 00:00 Dexter Lawrence Trade Buzz 02:20 Contract Cost Breakdown 03:55 Vikings Fit and Impact 05:59 Cap Space Roadblocks 08:00 Draft Capital Opportunity Cost 10:27 Dave Weighs In 14:48 Why It's Unrealistic Now 18:14 Trade Value and Future Picks 21:48 Asset Management Explained 27:30 Show Updates and Draft Prep 28:43 Kenyon Sadiq TE Prospect 30:16 Kyler Murray Personnel Stats 31:49 Sadiq Role Vision 33:37 Draft Value Debate 34:42 Dave Weighs In 36:26 Vikings Tight End History 38:36 Mock Draft Kickoff 39:35 Round One Strategy 41:12 Caleb Downs Slide Talk 43:31 Trade Down And Pick 44:52 Round Two Defensive Tackle 47:04 Round Three Secondary Loadup 48:25 Running Back Surprise 51:26 Day Three Development Picks 52:07 Seventh Round Fliers 54:44 Simulator Grades Wrap 55:43 Show Closing Notes _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/fPoRsY-QBUY 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Strategy: Identifying Talent Cliffs and Maximizing the Board — Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss NFL Draft “talent cliffs” and how the Vikings can maximize value by anticipating position drop-offs and using consensus boards to check individual evaluations. Forness outlines perceived cliffs across positions: a thin quarterback class after Fernando Mendoza; a running back cliff after Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price; a deep wide receiver group into late round two; a tight end class led by Kenyon Sadiq with depth into day three; a sharp offensive tackle drop after the top seven; limited interior OL options once top centers/guards go; tiered edge and a weak defensive tackle class; and deep cornerback and safety groups that could allow waiting until day two. Using an A to Z Sports draft simulator, they run a seven-round Vikings mock emphasizing these cliffs, selecting Kenyon Sadiq, D'Angelo Ponds, Gracen Halton, Bud Clark, Kaleb Proctor, J. Michael Sturdivant, Eric Gentry, Thaddeus Dixon, and Eli Heidenreich, then preview upcoming draft-week coverage. 00:00 Draft Board Strategy 01:17 Talent Cliff Explained 02:36 Consensus vs Rankings 04:15 Tiers and Trade Ups 05:34 Mock Simulator Setup 06:27 Quarterback Cliff 09:01 Quarterback Premium Debate 14:21 Running Back Cliff 18:40 Wide Receiver Depth 21:44 Tight End Breakdown 24:52 Offensive Tackle Dropoff 26:33 Interior Line Cliffs 29:53 Center Injury Values 32:16 Edge Rusher Tiers 34:45 Defensive Tackle Tiers 35:56 Vikings Fit And GM Debate 36:36 DT Board And Draft Strategy 38:02 Red Flags And Size Outliers 38:38 Linebacker Class Takes 41:32 Athletic Testing And Sleepers 44:21 Cornerback Depth And Values 48:52 Safety Class And Targets 51:52 Round One Options And Trade Downs 55:23 Mock Draft Picks And Talent Cliffs 59:08 Late Round Swings And Trades 01:04:28 Wrap Up And Draft Week Plans _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/6CglO7DUyOg 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who Will Be King: NFC North Owners Meetings, Draft Pro Days, Bears Stadium Talk, and Lions Bonus Controversy — The hosts of “Who Will Be King” discuss NFC North news 23 days before the draft, including Vikings mournings for Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner, and a Bears signing of veteran safety Chuck Clark for depth and run defense. They recap annual league meetings in Phoenix: Chicago's Ben Johnson emphasizes DB health, confidence in new center Garrett Bradbury, draft flexibility, higher expectations for Caleb Williams, and moving past last season; Minnesota cites a patient, cap-driven free-agency approach, QB competition talk around J.J. McCarthy, a center plan with Blake Brandel, picking up Jordan Addison's fifth-year option, and unresolved trade/extension issues with Jonathan Greenard; Green Bay focuses on closing games, special teams, a base 3-4, and adds Javon Hargrave, Benjamin St-Juste, and Skyy Moore; Detroit discusses roster-building via extensions, getting younger, leadership transitions, and potential Sewell-to-left-tackle plans. They list team pro-day scouting targets, cover Bears stadium updates (Arlington Heights vs. Hammond, Indiana, May 31 legislative timing, $2B team contribution and $800M sought), mention a Rams/Eagles Adams–A.J. Brown trade rumor that didn't happen, and detail Lions criticism over withholding part of Frank Ragnow's bonus. 00:00 Show Intro and Banter 02:01 Weather Check and Draft Countdown 03:05 Team News and Vikings Legends 07:11 Lions Sign Chuck Clark 08:02 Owners Meetings Setup 10:08 Bears Notes From Ben 15:28 Vikings Notes From Phoenix 23:31 Packers Media Day Takeaways 27:17 Lions Roster and Leadership 31:08 Break and Pro Days Begin 32:34 Bears Draft Targets 33:16 Top 30 Visits List 34:13 Pro Days Rundown 36:03 Lions Scouting Trail 37:17 Quarterback Future Talk 40:35 Bears Stadium Update 45:18 Wild Trade Rumors 47:59 Lions Bonus Controversy 54:07 Upcoming Shows Plug 59:41 Sign Off and Farewell FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/etx74X01qA0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

KOC on JJ McCarthy at Owners Meetings, Vikings Updates, and a 7-Round Mock Draft Using A to Z's New Simulator — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano discuss Vikings news from the NFL owners meetings, focusing on Kevin O'Connell's comments about JJ McCarthy's offseason workouts with QB coach John Beck and at TCO Performance Center, and O'Connell's consistent messaging about a “competitive” quarterback room; they debate O'Connell saying McCarthy has “perspective,” interpreting it as a potential maturity shot. They cover Jonathan Greenard's uncertain extension/trade outlook and argue the Vikings should pay him, and note Blake Brandel is being developed as a full-time center. They praise the Vikings for exercising Jordan Addison's fifth-year option at $18M for 2027. The show then demonstrates A to Z Sports' upcoming mock draft simulator and runs a seven-round Vikings mock, emphasizing talent cliffs and selecting CJ Allen in round one, followed by trench, safety, receiver, OL, CB, and late-round upside picks. 00:00 Owners Meetings Agenda 00:24 Show Intro and Housekeeping 01:39 KOC Update on McCarthy 02:58 Why Workouts Dont Matter 05:40 Competitive QB Room Messaging 09:29 Perspective Comment Debate 17:39 Draft Strategy at Pick 18 27:16 Jonathan Greenard Trade Talk 30:29 Jordan Addison Fifth Year 31:56 Mock Draft Setup 32:39 Snack Collabs and MMs 33:31 New Mock Draft Simulator 36:34 Wing Talk Before Draft 38:15 Trade Down and Pick CJ Allen 41:41 Round Two DT Debate 44:45 Round Three Safety Pick 47:07 Mid Round Needs and WR 49:21 Late Round Corner Upside 51:37 Day Three Darts and Grades 54:59 CJ Allen Defense and Wrap _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/6CglO7DUyOg 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Two Old Bloggers: NFC North Free Agency "Dogfight," Vikings Depth Concerns, and Remembering Siemon & Browner — Darren and Dave discuss the largely quiet NFC North free-agency period, arguing no team clearly improved: Chicago traded DJ Moore to Buffalo and added Devin Bush and Cobe Bryant but lost key turnover-producing defenders and center Drew Dalman; Green Bay mostly sat out, losing major contributors and adding Zaire Franklin and Skyy Moore plus former Viking Javon Hargrave; Detroit made modest, low-risk moves like Isaiah Pacheco, Cade Mays, Greg Dortch, Roger McCreary, and D.J. Wonnum while facing a major hole if LT Taylor Decker departs. They say the Vikings' biggest move was signing Kyler Murray cheaply, making the division a 2026 “dogfight.” They then highlight Minnesota's thin depth at several positions and the need to hit on 2026 draft picks, note a bid to host the 2028 NFL Draft, discuss possible preseason streaming rights, and pay tribute to deceased Vikings Jeff Siemon and Joey Browner. 00:00 Show Cold Open 01:19 Welcome and Banter 03:06 NFC North Dog Fight 04:13 Bears Free Agency 09:49 Packers Offseason Losses 15:34 Lions Sensible Signings 22:09 Vikings Division Outlook 25:03 Draft and Thin Depth 37:42 Draft Coverage Plans 38:44 Vikings News Week 41:47 Stadium Funding Debate 43:41 Draft Bid Economic Case 46:41 Who Owns The Stadium 51:13 Fans Want The Draft 52:37 Vikings Free Agency Grades 55:15 Kyler Murray Fit Questions 59:37 Jonathan Greenard Trade Rumors 01:05:18 NFL Streaming Preseason Talk 01:13:56 Tribute Jeff Siemon 01:18:15 Tribute Joey Browner 01:23:21 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/LFT62BQbF0A Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Should the Vikings Draft a Running Back? Plus a Full First-Round Mock Draft — Host Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss why the Vikings should avoid prioritizing running back in the NFL draft, arguing the 2026 room is already set with Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and Xavier Scott, and that top backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price likely won't be available at market value without trading up; Forness also notes better 2026 RB options in the draft and potential free agency. They touch on QB uncertainty around J.J. McCarthy and briefly discuss edge-rusher considerations and a hypothetical Myles Garrett trade framework. The show then runs a predictive first-round mock draft, including Minnesota selecting DT Peter Woods at No. 18, and ends with notes on upcoming content, draft-week plans, and future episodes. 00:00 RB Draft Priority Tease 01:14 Show Intro and Tech Chaos 01:59 McCarthy Trade Talk 03:41 Why Punt RB This Year 05:51 Class Value and 2026 Options 11:46 Chat Questions and RB Depth 15:41 Trade Ideas and Myles Garrett 18:32 Mock Draft Begins 20:02 Top Picks Breakdown 24:54 Mid Top 10 and DT Question 30:24 Bain Arm Length Debate 30:49 Better Measurement Ideas 31:46 When Short Arms Matter 34:17 Wingspan And Will Campbell 35:12 Bengals Pick Caleb Downs 35:16 Medical Flags Explained 38:00 Dolphins Rebuild Cap Hell 40:02 Safety Value And Board Talk 41:04 Rams Take Makai Lemon 42:07 Ravens Bucs And CJ Allen 43:20 Jets Lions Vikings Picks 47:40 Panthers To Cowboys Run 49:23 Steelers To Browns Stretch 51:54 Bears Bills And 49ers 54:21 Texans Chiefs Dolphins Late 56:05 Patriots And Seahawks Finish 57:49 Wrap Up And Draft Plans _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/xDdIv8Egu-s 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

NFC North Offseason Roundtable: Bears' Soldier Field Dome Talk, Vikings' 2028 Draft Bid, Lions Rumors, and Ref Strike Concerns — Dave from Vikings First and SKOL hosts an NFC North “Who Will Be King” roundtable with Pay (Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan) and Foster (Detroit's Bleachers to Speakers), covering offseason news. They discuss an artist-rendered idea to dome Soldier Field, estimated around $700M versus multi-billion alternatives, and note Illinois legislative uncertainty around a stadium funding/tax bill. Dave shares the Vikings' bid to host the 2028 NFL Draft in Minnesota, citing planned events around U.S. Bank Stadium and other locations and the political and financial factors involved. The group debates a potential referees' work stoppage, proposed officiating changes involving New York input, and other rule proposals, including onside kick declarations. Foster addresses rumors of friction between Lions coach Dan Campbell and GM Brad Holmes, which Holmes denies, and reviews Detroit's recent roster additions and draft approach. They also touch on Packers ticket issues, special teams, and Vikings quarterback discussion. 00:00 Welcome to Who Will Be King 01:49 Meet the NFC North Crew 03:34 Bears Dome Talk 08:41 Stadium Politics Update 11:30 Vikings Draft Bid 2028 14:12 Ref Strike and Rule Changes 22:26 Kickoff Tweaks and Tush Push 28:03 Detroit Front Office Rumors 31:24 Lions Line Plans 32:00 Rumor Mill Reality 33:00 Lions Add Speed 34:23 Packers Quiet Offseason 36:10 Power Rankings Debate 37:37 Anthony Richardson Talk 38:48 Ticket Resale Gripes 41:56 Bleachers Stay Put 43:50 Vikings Draft Watch 44:25 Vikings QB Room 46:44 Keep JJ McCarthy 51:11 Draft Countdown Wrap 52:33 Olympic Flag Football 53:49 Where To Find Us 55:24 Final Sign Off FAN WITH US!!!  Follow us on Twitter ✖️ for more updates… Pay @TheRealPayday, host of Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan Channel, June @asgjune & M Foster @Mbrfosterchild, hosts of the Bleachers To Speakers [Lions] podcast, and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare, from @Vikings1stSKOL. This has been a joint podcast production partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - Vikings 1st & SKOL, https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ and here - Bleachers to Speakers, https://www.youtube.com/@BleachersToSpeakers-yq8tm ⭐️ and here - Frustrated Chicago Sports Fan, https://www.youtube.com/@FrustratedChicago ⭐️ V1&S on X can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ V1&S Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ Catch it here: https://youtu.be/etx74X01qA0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Vikings Draft Trade-Down Scenarios, Rich Hill Chart Breakdown, and Tyler Forness' Top 5 Round 1 Targets — Tyler Forness and producer Dave open with a tribute to Jessi Pierce, who died in a house fire with her three children and the family dog, urging kindness and support via a GoFundMe. The show then shifts to why a Vikings trade down from pick 18 could make sense given roster depth needs and a draft class rich in potential starters (especially picks 25–75), explaining how teams prepare through mocks and pre-negotiated trade frameworks. Forness outlines baseline trade-down packages using the Rich Hill trade chart, arguing it best reflects historical trade value while noting class strength can affect real negotiations. He discusses Vikings decision-making after moving on from GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and presents his top five realistic round-one options: KC Concepcion/Keldric Faulk (tie), Makai Lemon, Peter Woods, Avieon Terrell, and #1 linebacker CJ Allen. 00:00 Trade Down Preview 01:17 Tribute to Jessi 05:16 Draft Priorities and Needs 09:37 KOC Job Security Debate 13:27 Why Mocks and Prep Matter 17:08 Trade Down Baselines 20:54 Rich Hill Chart Explained 25:28 Class Value and Future Picks 28:31 Finding Trade Partners 30:25 Trading Up for Love 32:07 Trade Rumors Reality Check 32:19 Draft Approach and Criteria 34:14 Why I'm Out on Dillon Thieneman 35:36 Tied for Fifth Picks 39:45 Makai Lemon at Four 41:31 Peter Woods Buy Low 42:58 Avieon Terrell Corner Fit 44:25 CJ Allen Linebacker One 48:24 Cornerback Room and BPA 53:34 Fano Center Debate 54:46 Wrap Up and Next Shows _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/npYmx9NUo2o 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.