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Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast

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Your one stop shop for everything Minnesota Vikings. Join Vikings beat writer Tyler Forness on The Real Forno Show and longtime writer Producer Dave on Two Old Bloggers, along with postgame reaction shows, breaking news, NFL Draft analysis, and in-depth film breakdowns like nobody else. Part of Fans First Sports Network.

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Jul 10, 2026

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The FFSN NFL Draft Preview: The NFC North 20.04.2023

Most fans have a firm idea who their team is targeting in the NFL Draft. But what about the rest of the division? What about the other teams in the league? Join Fans First Sports Network's Jeremy Betz and Andrew WIlbar in the fourth of eight divisional draft previews. Check out Episode 4 taking a look at the NFC North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Brett Kollmann & Tyler riff on the 2023 NFL Draft 20.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Let’ make some draft pick music! The Minnesota Vikings will be on the clock in 8 days at 23rd overall. What they will do with that pick could change the course of the franchise potentially for the next 10-15 years. To get a sense of what the Vikings could do, we have a special guest in Brett Kollmann who has a fantastic YouTube channel and does various other project...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: The Vikings & the 2023 NFL Draft All-Forno Team: Latest Updates, Betting Odds, & Mock Draft 18.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈e are just 10 days away from the NFL Draft and the Minnesota Vikings haven't stopped making moves. On Monday, they agreed to terms with cornerback Joejuan Williams on a contract likely at the minimum. Along with the signing on Williams, both edge rusher Danielle Hunter and running back Dalvin Cook aren't expected to attend offseason workouts that started on Monday. Wh...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: Adofo-Mensah & O'Connell Discuss 2023 NFL Draft: Vikings Draft Plans & More 17.04.2023

In this Two Old Bloggers🎙, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah & Kevin O'Connell Discuss 2023 NFL Draft: Vikings Draft Plans & More… Darren and Dave discuss the Minnesota Vikings' need for cornerbacks in the upcoming NFL draft. The team currently has only five cornerbacks on the roster, and there are concerns about their ability to play man-to-man coverage. The Vikings may draft two cornerbacks in the upcoming dra...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: SKOL Search - Linebackers 14.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings are entering the NFL draft with a massive need at the linebacker position. Who could they target in the draft? Vikings Wire contributor Kevin Fielder joins the show to discuss the class and why Daiyan Henley has his heart. Linebackers reviewed for this episode include: JACK CAMPBELL, Iowa TRENTON SIMPSON, Clemson DREW SANDERS, Arkansas DEMARVIO...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Can the Vikings Quarterback of the Future in the Middle Rounds? 13.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings are in an interesting position this year when it comes to the draft. They need a quarterback of the future, but they might be out of range to get one in the first round. What does it look like if the Vikings want to get one in the middle rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft class? Things are quite a bit murky, but there are some good players that might...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: SKOL Search - Defensive Tackles With SB Nation’s JP Acosta 12.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings have some depth on the defensive line but they don't have any stars. Could they be in the market for a defensive lineman in the draft. SB Nation's NFL and College writer, JP Acosta joins the show to talk about the defensive line class with the talent at the top and some potential sleepers. Joining Tyler, JP Acosta @acosta32_jp of SB Nation @SBN...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: 2023 NFL Mock Draft Palooza 11.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings are doing their due diligence with the 2023 NFL draft class. There are a myriad of different scenarios that could develop over the course of the three day event that is the most exciting on the NFL calendar. We have done a lot of mock drafts throughout the process that have explored different scenarios. What happens when we bring in other exper...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: State Of The Vikings - Special Teams 10.04.2023

In this Two Old Bloggers🎙, Darren and Dave analyze the Minnesota Vikings' special teams unit in the 2022 NFL season and ahead to 2023 version. The special teams play a crucial role in football, and the Vikings' special teams unit is no exception. We reviews placekicker Greg Joseph's performance in 2022 and Darren suggests adding competition during the off-season to improve the placekicking perform...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: Minnesota Vikings' 2023 Draft Pick Options: Why Trading Down is the Best Choice 09.04.2023

In this Two Old Bloggers🎙, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano provide insights into the Minnesota Vikings’ decision-making process for the upcoming NFL draft. The show outlines the three options the Vikings have: trade up, stay put, or trade down. Darren argues that given the team’s current situation, trading down is the best option. The Vikings have a limited number of draft picks and need young, c...

The Real Forno Show - Draft Talk with Devin Jackson 07.04.2023

On this podcast only episode of 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, every year, there is a position group or two that shines above the rest. This year, the running back class is one of those. There are arguably 10-15 running backs who could be selected in the top 150 picks in April's draft. For a position that supposedly "doesn't matter," a lot of the best running backs tend to get drafted. Who could the Min...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: SKOL Search On The Edge For The Vikings With Damian Parson Of The Draft Network 06.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, this draft class is at it's strongest from pick 20 to around pick 50-60. The Minnesota Vikings are in that range and have a chance to get multiple picks in that range with a trade back. If they do trade back, there is a chance that they take an edge rusher. This class has a lot of talent, but how does it stack up. On Thursday's episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Two Takes On Hendon Hooker with Doug Farrar - Is He The Next Vikings QB? 05.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings need a quarterback of the future and this year's NFL draft is a great place to get one. Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker is a candidate for the Vikings to draft at 23rd overall, but his tape has people very split on him. While I am not a fan of Hooker, the managing editor of Touchdown Wire Doug Farrar wrote an interesting piece on the offens...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Kwesi - Look For The Best Fits In The Draft 04.04.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈, the Minnesota Vikings are just 24 days away from the next step in their competitive rebuild. There are multiple directions they can go in terms of positions, but who are the best fit prospects for each? That will be the main topic of conversation on Monday's episode of The Real Forno Show. We will discuss the best prospects for the following positions: - Running bac...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: Can Kevin O’Connell Be Great? 02.04.2023

On this episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙- Darren and Dave discuss with you the potential of Kevin O’Connell as head coach for the Minnesota Vikings, highlighting his strengths in creating a player-centric team culture but also noting concerns about the team’s defense and scoring on offense. The show continues to analyze the Vikings’ roster, with worries about depth at cornerback and disappointment in...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: SKOL Searching Wide Receivers - With Fan Nation’s Cole Thompson 30.03.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings have quite a good history when it comes to drafting wide receivers. They selected Randy Moss in 1998, Percy Harvin in 2009, Stefon Diggs in 2015 and Justin Jefferson in 2020.  With the NFL draft approaching, wide receiver is a hot topic among both fans and analysts. Yes Jefferson is great and they have a top-tier tight end in T.J. Hockenson, b...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: QB Of The Future? - With NFL.com’s Eric Edholm 28.03.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings need to find themselves a quarterback of the future. That could be a veteran like Kirk Cousins or Lamar Jackson, but the most likely scenario is that the Vikings take a rookie. The 2023 NFL draft is flush with talent at the position, especially at the top. Quarterbacks are expected to go early and often and the Vikings might be out of luck in...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Kirk Cousins’ Offer Rejected - Vikings Said No 28.03.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings have done a lot so far in free agency. They filled multiple holes across both the offense and defense. The biggest news however still revolves around the quarterback. We learned on Sunday that Kirk Cousins offered to take a less-than-market-value contract with the Vikings if they’d guarantee a contract through 2025. We all know the answer. The...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: Working the fringes: Where are the Vikings heading? 26.03.2023

On today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙- in this week in Vikings land the news has been steady as the Minnesota Vikings continue to fill the 90-man roster and make it possible to do so regarding the salary cap. We learned this week that Harrison “Hitman” Smith took a pay cut to stay with the Vikings. Also, CJ ham got it two-year extension which probably lowers this year’s cap hit on him and begs t...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Why Luke Braun Likes Ham & Beans 24.03.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings currently have five draft picks and we are here to break it all down.  Why does Luke like hame and beans?  Today's episode of The Real Forno Show launches our SKOL Search series where we will be breaking down position groups with guest analysts. The debut segment has Luke Braun from Locked on Vikings joining host Tyler Forness and producer Dav...

🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈: Hooker or Bust? Is 25 too old for the Vikings? 23.03.2023

On this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are in n a position to potentially get their quarterback of the future. Could that quarterback be taken at 23rd overall? NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah had the Vikings taking Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker in his mock draft that was released on Tuesday. Is that a good choice for the Vikings? We will dive heavily into that.  Along with the...

Two Old Bloggers🎙: Vikings Free Agency … So far 19.03.2023

On today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙- in this week in Vikings land the news has been absolutely wild! It started with the NFL legal tampering period. Your Minnesota Vikings were busy too. Then the players started coming in. Who got signed first? Darren and Dave will break it all down. In the first segment, we’re going to be looking at all the free-agent signings on the offensive side of the bal...

Two Old Bloggers: The Vikings culling begins, does Kwesi know what he's doing?! 12.03.2023

The Minnesota Vikings are faced with several difficult decisions, and it makes you question if those in charge really know what they're doing? That, and more, on the latest Two Old Bloggers podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Forno Show: ZaDarius Smith says goodbye 10.03.2023

The Vikings have one of their mainstays pay farewell to the team, and fans. All that, and more, on the latest The Real Forno podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Real Forno Show: Vikings Choice, Kirk Cousins and QB extensions 09.03.2023

The Minnesota Vikings have a decision to make at the QB decision, and the choice is anything but easy. All that on the latest The Real Forno podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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