The Purple and Gold Standard
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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Looks like our fun is going to keep on keeping on as it should. What would we do without some kind of “controversy” to talk about? It sure does make the offseason go by quicker that is for sure. The QB “competition” will be front and center for most of this offseason. What else would […]
As the Minnesota Vikings ramp up the meat of the offseason program with OTAs and minicamp just days away, the roster is largely set but not necessarily finished. Often, veteran free agents remain available who can still make a meaningful impact. The Vikings are going to depend more on younger players at DL and LB […]
The Minnesota Vikings began phase two of their OTA schedule on Tuesday and of all the Vikings’ players that have something like a roster-lock status, nobody has more to prove than J.J. McCarthy. A few reasons: First, unlike last year at this time, McCarthy has a competitor in Kyler Murray who will be named the […]
The Minnesota Vikings currently have four quarterbacks on the roster: Kyler Murray, J.J. McCarthy, Carson Wentz, and Max Brosmer. The first two names on that list are, apparently, competing for the starting job this season, Wentz is here to provide depth, and Brosmer is. . .here. For now, I guess. The situation at quarterback appears […]
The Minnesota Vikings are entering Phase II OTAs with a roster full of new faces, and Vikings fans are eager to know what to expect in 2026. On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show — a Vikings 1st & SKOL production — host and A to Z Sports beat writer Tyler Forness joins […]
Brian Flores is now effectively subpoenaing 31 of 32 NFL teams — and the Minnesota Vikings may be the one franchise he didn’t. In the latest episode of Two Old Bloggers on the Vikings 1st & SKOL network, hosts Dave Stefano and Darren Campbell tackle the biggest story in the NFL right now: Flores’ expanding […]
It has been an interesting offseason for our Minnesota Vikings. There were some moves we would have like to have seen made but overall, they have done a very good job of being frugal with the wallet and not making any big signings. They did give James Pierre a 2 yr 8.25M before signing Jauan […]