The Purple and Gold Standard
Well, I know this generally isn’t the sort of thing that we do an Open Thread for, but you know what? It’s the middle of June, it’s the long, dark tea time of the offseason, and it’s the world’s biggest sporting event. So why the heck not? Tonight, the United States will kick off its […]
With new general manager Nolan Teasley now officially in the fold, the Minnesota Vikings are continuing to shake up their front office, as they have named two new assistant general managers to serve as Teasley’s right-hand men. Or his left and right-hand men. . .having two right hands would be kind of weird, one would […]
Mandatory minicamp is over for the Minnesota Vikings, and the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback competition is the talk of TCO Performance Center. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano break down everything that happened — and didn’t happen — this week, including a classic Kevin O’Connell […]
New Minnesota Vikings general manager Nolan Teasley made his first staffing changes as he looks to implement his roster-building process within the scouting group. According to Alec Lewis with The Athletic, the Vikings are parting ways with assistant general manager Demitrius Washington, senior personnel executive Jamaal Stephenson, senior college executive Pat Roberts, and pro scout […]
I go on vacation only to return to a new general manager and a Rorschach-test QB competition. Never boring, this team of ours. Some thoughts on a not-so-quiet and uneventful June for our favorite team. VIKINGS HIRE NOLAN TEASLEY AS GENERAL MANAGER The Vikings made the rumors official by hiring Seattle Seahawks’ assistant general manager […]
KOC really has created something with this competition. I wonder if it is going to work out but I can already see the excuses from either side about the QB they want not getting all the reps. Kyler Murray alluded to not getting all the reps in his interview following the practice yesterday. Yes, KOC […]
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s early June and there’s not a whole lot going on, so here’s a brand new […]
The Minnesota Vikings kick off mandatory minicamp — and the QB battle between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy is heating up. Tyler Forness of The Real Forno Show breaks down everything Vikings fans need to watch, from the quarterback competition to running back and wide receiver depth battles, defensive line intrigue, and more, in this […]
Darren Campbell called Teasley “pretty tight-lipped” right out of the gate: “The answers were short… he said what he felt he needed to say and then he got out and stopped talking.” Dave Stefano loved the no-nonsense vibe: “We don’t waste your time with sunshine and Kwesi-length answers.” Owner Mark Wilf made it crystal clear […]
Shortly after the 2026 NFL Draft concluded, the Minnesota Vikings made a move that many thought they would make when they picked up the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of wide receiver Jordan Addison. The move was thought to potentially be the starting point of a long-term contract extension for Addison, a move that […]
Well, we have ourselves another QB debate! The sides are lining up and slinging arrows already (yours truly included). Gotta love it no? I do not know what is going to happen but we have now reached the stage of bloggers, media types, and doofuses (of doofi – also raises hand) are speculating on trading […]
One of the key takeaways from OTAs is that Kyler Murray is going to win the Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition, if it really was a competition to begin with. It was also apparent that McCarthy’s view of his situation has changed, with a sense of betrayal coming through in his comments with the media. That […]
Vikings fans, new GM Nolan Teasley just dropped his first presser — and the J.J. McCarthy trade smoke is real. Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano deliver unfiltered reactions on The Real Forno Show, covering Teasley’s “three pillars,” the quirky power structure with Kevin O’Connell, KOC’s QB comments, and Harrison Smith’s latest. In this latest episode […]
The Minnesota Vikings began phase two of OTAs last week and in addition to the quarterback competition, there were some hints and bits and pieces that may prove insightful when it comes to scheme, who makes the roster, and the depth charts. I’ve included notes from both practices open to reporters- last Wednesday and this […]
Now that the Minnesota Vikings have officially hired Nolan Teasley to be the new general manager, this is a good time to review the Vikings’ organizational structure, at least as it relates to football-related decisions (and leaving the non-football parts out). The basic leadership structure hasn’t really changed much since Rick Spielman was named general […]
When the Minnesota Vikings host the Green Bay Packers in their 2026 regular season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium, the offense is likely going to find things significantly easier than they ordinarily would have. Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network is reporting that Packers star edge rusher Micah Parsons has made it clear that he […]
OTAs are underway with the second one being completed yesterday June 2nd. The next one is Thursday, June 4th. All the buzz now is about the QB “competition”. Almost every article out there is discussing it in some way. Mainly it seems like praise for Murray and a lot of criticism for JJ. It seems […]
Is Kyler Murray’s injury history a dealbreaker for the Minnesota Vikings? The data says no — and the fear is overblown. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano of Vikings 1st & SKOL break down Murray’s injury resume with analytical precision, challenge the media narrative head-on, and […]
It was the late-20th Century philosophers Bone Thugs-n-Harmony who once took pleasure in reminding us to wake up because it is, in fact, the first of the month. But on this particular 1 June, the Minnesota Vikings are giving themselves a bit of breathing room under the salary cap thanks to a couple of transactions […]
The Minnesota Vikings made waves this off-season by hiring Nolan Teasley, the Seattle Seahawks’ Assistant General Manager and a two-time Super Bowl champion, as their new General Manager. On this episode of Two Old Bloggers, Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano break down why this hire matters, what Teasley brings from Seattle’s championship culture, and the […]
The Minnesota Vikings have reportedly hired Nolan Teasley, Assistant General Manager of the Seattle Seahawks, as their next general manager. Various reports also mention that the Vikings will continue to have Rob Brzezinski in his long-time role of EVP of Football Operations, specializing in salary cap management and contract negotiations, among other things. The Teasley […]
For years, fans of the Minnesota Vikings referred to the Seattle Seahawks as “Vikings West” because of the large number of Vikings players who seemed to end up making their way to the Pacific Northwest. Now, the migration is moving the other direction, as the purple have filled their front office vacancy with someone who […]
The Vikings have hired Nolan Teasley. I am sure there will be a separate post. The Vikings have three more OTAs on June 1, June 2, and June 4. Mandatory Minicamp runs from June 9th to June 11th. Training camp will begin in mid-July so the players get a month off to go out and […]
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray officially ignited at OTAs — and McCarthy’s rocky press scrum may have already shifted the narrative. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, Vikings beat writer and NFL draft analyst Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano of Vikings 1st & SKOL, broke […]
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