Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy’s status, Aaron Rodgers rumors, and NFL Draft plans spark debate on The Real Forno Show! Hosted by Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano, this episode dives into Minnesota’s offseason chaos, asking if the national media is botching the Vikings’ story again.

In this episode of The Real Forno Show, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production partnered with the Fans First Sports Network delivers a fiery breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason. Tyler Forness, A to Z Sports’ Vikings reporter, and producer Dave Stefano tackle the latest Kwesi Adofo-Mensah press conference fallout, quarterback controversies, and draft speculation with...

Takeaways from Kwesi’s presser

The Minnesota Vikings might have hit pause after free agency, but the grind is far from over with the NFL Draft now just weeks away. Join us as we break it all down with Star Tribune insider Ben Goessling, who weighs in on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s latest presser and what it reveals about the team’s game plan.

How did the Vikings really fare in free agency? Kwesi had glowing things to say about QB JJ McCarthy, but is he truly ready to step into the QB1 role? And speaking of quarterbacks, we’ll discuss those swirling Aaron Rodgers...

Potential first-round pick getting a closer look from the Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings continue their due diligence in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft now just a month away. The latest effort is setting up ‘Top 30’ prospect visits, which typically happen in the first part of April. These visits are conducted at the Vikings’ facility in Eagan and give the team a more extensive look at a prospect than is available at other events earlier in the year.

A ‘Top 30’ visit may not result in that prospect being drafted by the Vikings, but it often indicates greater interest...

Thomas Fidone led the Cornhuskers with four receiving touchdowns in 2023.

According to NFL insider Tony Pauline, the Vikings met “extensively” with former Nebraska tight end Thomas Fidone during the program’s pro day on Monday. Per Pauline, the Vikings were well-represented in Lincoln as they sent both their tight ends and linebackers coaches.

Fidone is a two-year starter for Nebraska from 2023-2024 after struggling with injuries during his first two seasons, including a preseason knee injury that forced a redshirt in 2021. In his first after earning the starting job, the Council Bluffs, Iowa native hauled in a team-high four...

It’s all about the picks

Hey, folks. I want to start this one off by apologizing for the relative slowness of the site over the past few days. I caught some sort of virus that spent the whole weekend whooping up on me, but now I think I’ve finally seen the worst of it. Fingers crossed.

Well, after what can only be classed as an outstanding free agency period, the Minnesota Vikings don’t have a lot of issues to address at this point. One that stands out a bit is what the team is going to do at backup quarterback....

During a recent interview with Kay Adams on the Up & Adams Show, J.J. McCarthy admitted that the Vikings have not told him he’s the No. 1 QB for the Vikings just yet.

Last week when reports broke that the Vikings were not expected to pursue veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the immediate response around the football world was that the reports directly pasted second-year J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings’ QB1.

However, per McCarthy himself, that actually hasn’t been the case as of yet.

During a recent interview with Kay Adams on her Up & Adams Show Tuesday morning, McCarthy admitted...

Will there be anymore signings?

I expect a few more signings with one being at the QB position obviously. Maybe a safety and tight end as well. What positions do you think they still might add another player?

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J.J. McCarthy: Vikings haven’t told me I’m the starter

Word earlier this month that the Vikings are not currently pursuing Aaron Rodgers was accompanied by word that they’ve told other teams they are prepared to move forward with J.J. McCarthy as their starting quarterback.

*McCarthy hasn’t received the same message from the team at this point....

The Minnesota Vikings have set themselves up to be in an enviable position in round 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft. They’re truly in a position where they can draft the best player available (BPA). Typically speaking, you’ll see a need for a starter or an immediate contributor get pushed ahead of simply picking the best player. The Vikings have signed players at key spots and brought back enough of their own, to feel good about the starting lineup. They will be drafting for depth and upgraded talent. The Vikings might not have a large quantity of picks, but hoping...

With free agency underway and the NFL Draft on the horizon, ‘The Reaal Forno Show’ explores the team’s next moves, from talks with veteran QB Ryan Tannehill to a detailed breakdown of draft trends favoring safeties Malaki Starks and Nick Emmanwori.

In this episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano deliver a comprehensive breakdown of the Minnesota Vikings’ offseason strategy as the NFL Draft nears. Recorded on March 24, 2025, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, partnered with the Fans First Sports Network, blends expert analysis with engaging fan interaction. Forness, leveraging his 367 tracked mock...

This episode dives deep into the Minnesota Vikings’ future, focusing on quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s potential impact in the 2025 season. From his development after a meniscus injury sidelined him in 2024 to the team’s offseason moves, Darren and Dave explore what fans can expect from the young signal-caller.

Hosted by Darren Campbell and Dave Stefano, this episode of Two Old Bloggers—recorded on March 23, 2025, as part of Vikings 1st & SKOL and the Fans First Sports Network—offers an in-depth preview of the Minnesota Vikings’ 2025 season, spotlighting quarterback J.J. McCarthy. With a focus on his development, roster upgrades, and...

The veteran Quarterback search continues!

The free agency period is slowing down significantly but there still are some good players available. Obviously, the Vikings need a backup QB of some sort. He who shall not be named is off the radar apparently but there are still those who believe it is not dead yet. With Crab Legs Winston getting signed by the Giants, the available backup QBs are dwindling. The Vikings sure are slow playing this allowing all the nonsense to continue to be debated.

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[Report: Vikings ‘have had discussions’ with veteran QB Ryan...

What do you think of this option?

Now that Aaron Rodgers has gotten the hint about the Minnesota Vikings not being interested in his services, reports are surfacing that the purple are looking at another longtime veteran to serve as a backup and mentor to young J.J. McCarthy.

Numerous sources are reporting that the Vikings have reached out to Ryan Tannehill about serving as their backup quarterback this season.

Tannehill is a former top ten draft pick, as the Miami Dolphins selected him at #8 overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. He spent his first seven seasons with the Dolphins...