Climbing The Pocket - A Minnesota Vikings Podcast
1,011 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsWelcome to Climbing The Pocket, the ultimate destination for Minnesota #Vikings fans!
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Minnesota Vikings Training Camp Preview: Offense
July 25, 2023 10:48 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBMinnesota Vikings Training Camp Preview: Offense We preview the offensive side of the ball for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of Training Camp! Let us know what you're looking forward to! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! ...
Minnesota Vikings Safety Josh Metellus joins Vikings Happy Hour
July 17, 2023 11:48 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBMinnesota Vikings Safety Josh Metellus joins Vikings Happy Hour -Training Camp -The Addition of Brian Flores -Kirk Cousins Documentary -Contract Year for Josh Metellus Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% o...
Minnesota Vikings Mini Camp: Danielle Hunter's Holdout, Kirk Cousins' Potential Extension, and MORE!
June 16, 2023 13:44 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMinnesota Vikings Mini Camp: Danielle Hunter's Holdout, Kirk Cousins' Potential Extension, and MORE! Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regular...
Minnesota Vikings Move on From Dalvin Cook, is Danielle Hunter Next?
June 09, 2023 14:49 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBMinnesota Vikings Move on From Dalvin Cook, is Danielle Hunter next? Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8...
Minnesota Vikings Players to Watch in Training Camp and OTA's
May 24, 2023 18:42 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBMinnesota Vikings Players to Watch in Training Camp and OTA's Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Rya...
State of the Minnesota Vikings Roster Post-Za'Darius Smith Trade
May 18, 2023 11:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBState of the Minnesota Vikings Roster Post-Za'Darius Smith Trade Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), R...
Minnesota Vikings Schedule Release Reaction | Final Score
May 16, 2023 10:55 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBMinnesota Vikings Schedule Release Reaction | Final Score Jayson and Flip react to the 2023 Minnesota Vikings schedule. In this episode, we make record predictions, discuss how the betting markets view the Vikings, rank the teams in the NFC North, and ask if the Lions are being overrated heading into next season. Climbing The Pocket is sponsored by That's Bad Ass Wood Art, Lake Monster Brewing, and Eastside Jiu-Jitsu Club! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Minnesota Vikings 'Made Calls' to move up for QB Bryce Young in the NFL Draft
May 10, 2023 11:57 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBMinnesota Vikings 'Made Calls' to move up for QB Bryce Young in the NFL Draft Check us out on YouTube and Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The reg...
Breaking Down the Film of Minnesota Vikings' New Rookie WR Jordan Addison
May 05, 2023 11:19 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBBreaking Down the Film of Minnesota Vikings' New Rookie WR Jordan Addison Like and Subscribe to help us get to 4K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnders...
Grading the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 Draft Picks and UDFA's
May 02, 2023 12:27 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBGrading the Minnesota Vikings' 2023 Draft Picks and UDFA's Like and Subscribe to help us get to 3K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Or...
Breaking Down the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft Picks and UDFA's
May 01, 2023 12:05 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBBreaking Down the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft Picks and UDFA'sLike and Subscribe to help us get to 3K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Rya...
The Minnesota Vikings Draft CB Mekhi Blackmon
April 29, 2023 12:25 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBThe Minnesota Vikings Draft CB Mekhi Blackmon Like and Subscribe to help us get to 3K Subs, and we'll do a giveaway! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sport...
The Minnesota Vikings Draft USC WR Jordan Addison
April 28, 2023 12:53 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThe Minnesota Vikings Draft USC WR Jordan Addison Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85), are enjoying another Lak...
The Latest Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Rumors with Darren Wolfson of KSTP and Skor North
April 27, 2023 12:15 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe Latest Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Rumors with Darren Wolfson of KSTP and Skor North Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles Gorham (@M...
Top 5 Must-Have Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings
April 25, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTop 5 Must-Have Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings Don't forget to Like and Subscribe! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles Gorham (@My...
Final Mock Draft for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the NFL Draft
April 24, 2023 19:04 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBFinal Mock Draft for the Minnesota Vikings ahead of the NFL Draft Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85), are enjo...
Scouting the Best Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings with Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros & Skor North
April 22, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBScouting the Best Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings with Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros & Skor North Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles...
Minnesota Vikings Draft Needs with Arif Hasan and his Consensus Board
April 21, 2023 16:10 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBMinnesota Vikings Draft Needs with Arif Hasan and his Consensus Board Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show. When it’s over, remember to shop and order your own incredible custom pieces of wood art. Make sure that you use That’s Bad Ass Wood Art's promo code CTPocket for 20% off any one item! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Fan with us! The regulars: Matt Anderson (@MattAnderson_8), Ryan Ortega (@sportsguyry), and Myles Gorham (@MylesGorham85), are e...
Cornerbacks and Wide Receivers for the Minnesota Vikings with Damian Parson of The Draft Network
April 15, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBCornerbacks and Wide Receivers for the Minnesota Vikings with Damian Parson of The Draft Network In this episode, host of Vikings Happy Hour we sit down with Damian Parson of The Draft Network to discuss the cornerback and wide receiver positions. From potential prospects to drafting strategies, this episode is a must-listen for any Vikings fan gearing up for the NFL Draft. Tune in now to gain expert insights and stay ahead of the game. Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Mo...
Takeaways from Minnesota Vikings' HC Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Pre-Draft Presser
April 14, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBTakeaways from Minnesota Vikings' HC Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's Pre-Draft Presser Looking for the latest scoop on the Minnesota Vikings and the upcoming NFL Draft? Look no further than Vikings Happy Hour, where our hosts recap the media session with head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. Get insider insights and expert analysis on what to expect from the Vikings in the upcoming draft. Tune in now for all the latest from the Vikings Happy Hour podcast! Enjoy...
Minnesota Vikings Pre-Draft Speculation with Alec Lewis of the Athletic
April 13, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBBefore we get going, be sure to like and subscribe to Climbing The Pocket’s YouTube Channel to be entered for a chance to win an awesome custom wood piece from That’s BadAss Wood Art once we hit 3,000 subscribers! Tune in to the latest episode of Vikings Happy Hour, where we sit down with Alec Lewis, the beat reporter for the Minnesota Vikings at The Athletic. Get ready for some pre-draft speculation as we discuss what moves the Vikings might make leading up to the big event. Don't miss out...
Minnesota Vikings NFL Draft Rumors: Talking Trade-ups with Declan Goff of Skor North
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBMinnesota Vikings NFL Draft Rumors: Talking Trade-ups with Declan Goff of Skor North Like and Subscribe, once we hit 3000 we will do a GIVEAWAY! Skor North's Declan Goff joins to talk about the Minnesota Vikings reported interest in trading up to pick three. Get all the insider information and expert opinions on this exciting possibility for the Vikings. Don't miss out on this episode of Vikings Happy Hour! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enjoy the show....
The Best WR and DL Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings with Devin Jackson of the Philly Inquirer
April 12, 2023 09:30 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Best WR and DL Prospects for the Minnesota Vikings with Devin Jackson of the Philly Inquirer Welcome to Vikings Happy Hour, where we discuss all things Minnesota Vikings! In this episode, we have a special guest, Devin Jackson of the Philly Inquirer, to talk about some exciting prospects for the Vikings at wide receiver and defensive line. Join us as we dive deep into the latest buzz surrounding the team's draft picks and what it means for their upcoming season. Don't miss out on this i...
Exploring the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft Approach and Gophers Prospects with Daniel House
April 11, 2023 12:16 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBExploring the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft Approach and Gophers Prospects with Daniel House Join the Vikings Happy Hour podcast as they dive into the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft approach with special guest Daniel House. From analyzing potential prospects to discussing Gophers players, this episode offers valuable insights and expert opinions on the team's future. Tune in for a lively conversation that is sure to excite any fan of the purple and gold. Don't miss out on this must-listen epis...
Scouting the Best DL and CB Prospects for Minnesota Vikings with JP Acosta of SB Nation
April 06, 2023 15:36 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode of Vikings Happy Hour, JP Acosta from SB Nation joins the conversation to discuss the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line (DL) and cornerback (CB) prospects. Get insider insights and expert analysis on the team's upcoming draft picks and potential additions to their roster. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the Vikings' defense and their future prospects. Tune in now and stay ahead of the game! Enjoy the ...
Phil Mackey talks Minnesota Vikings offseason and Kirk Cousins Trade Rumblings
April 04, 2023 02:24 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBPhil Mackey talks Minnesota Vikings offseason and Kirk Cousins Trade Rumblings Join the Vikings Happy Hour Crew with special guest Phil Mackey from Skor North with the latest offseason news and Kirk Cousins trade rumors. Get exclusive insights and expert analysis on what the Vikings need to do to come out on top in the upcoming season. Tune in to Vikings Happy Hour and get your weekly dose of all things purple and gold! Enjoy the show and SKOL! Grab your delicious Lake Monster beer and enj...
ESPN's Jordan Reid joins to discuss his latest mock draft and the state of the Minnesota Vikings
April 02, 2023 22:06 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBESPN's Jordan Reid joins to discuss his latest mock draft and the state of the Minnesota Vikings Get the inside scoop on the Minnesota Vikings and the upcoming NFL draft with ESPN's draft expert Jordan Reid on Final Score. Join us as JR shares insights from his latest mock draft, exclusively released for ESPN, and breaks down the state of the Vikings. With expert analysis and in-depth coverage, Final Score is the ultimate destination for football fans and draft enthusiasts alike. Don't mis...
The Vikings Culling Begins - Does Kwesi know what he’s doing? & the great Bud Grant | Two Old Bloggers🎙
March 12, 2023 01:01 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙- in this week in Vikings land the news has started to flow like the blood at the red wedding. First off, we need to acknowledge the passing of Bud Grant. That has our hearts heavy going into today’s show. Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been making moves this week, the first one being releasing linebacker Eric Kendricks. Then more releases came about along with some salary cuts. A possible one resides in the group we will focus on today, the safeties. Eric Kend...
New Era for the Minnesota Vikings: Analyzing Adam Thielen's Release | Vikings Happy Hour🍻
March 10, 2023 17:47 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBWelcome to Vikings Happy Hour, the ultimate podcast for Minnesota Vikings fans! In our latest episode, we discuss the team's decision to release longtime wide receiver, Adam Thielen. Join us as we break down the impact of this move on the Vikings' offense and the team's future prospects. Our crew provides insightful analysis, insider knowledge, and lively debate that will keep you informed and entertained. Don't miss out on this must-listen episode of Vikings Happy Hour, your go-to source for...
Za'Darius Smith Says Goodbye | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
March 09, 2023 23:13 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBOn this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are currently working on getting under the salary cap with about $15 million more to go. One of the players that has been discussed as a cut is edge rusher Za'Darius Smith. In what looks to be a sign that he is likely to be released, Smith tweeted out a thank you to Skol Nation and the entire Minnesota Vikings organization at 3:37 central time on Thursday afternoon. This would come as no surprise, as Smith's effectiveness in the second hal...
Vikings Choice: Kirk Cousins & QB Extensions | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
March 07, 2023 23:21 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are in another quarterback conundrum. Quarterback Kirk Cousins is entering the last year of his contract with a $36.25 million cap hit and the Vikings are in a position where they want more flexibility. On the other side, Cousins seems to want a long-term extension that will give him security. What complicates things is the quarterback events of the last 48 hours. -Derek Carr: 4/$150 -Geno Smith: 3/$105 -Lamar Jackson: Franchise Tag -Dani...
Wrapping Up The Combine “And Here We Go…” | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
March 07, 2023 14:44 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBOn this🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings just left the NFL Scouting Combine where they saw some legendary performances. How do we quantify that? How should these performances be quantified when you have spent time watching the film? We will discuss that in-depth. Along with that, there were rumblings that the Vikings are a team to watch to take a quarterback. There were some excellent quarterback performances. How would they be able to accomplish that? The Vikings also moved on ...
Kwesi Said What About Kirk Cousins? | Two Old Bloggers🎙
March 05, 2023 13:14 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - this week in Vikings land with Darren and Dave will cover quarterbacks, the Wilfs, and Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at the Combine. Surely there isn’t anything controversial about that [sarcasm]. In our first theme, we’ll talk about how your Minnesota Vikings ranked #1 in the NFLPA’s first-ever report card covering how players rank the teams in various areas. Zygi and Mark Wilf can be proud of what they have built both from a structural and personnel standpoint...
Let’s Talk Combine | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 28, 2023 13:32 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are getting set up to attend the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend and we have you covered! Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell are both set to attend and will speak to the media on Tuesday and Wednesday. What does the scouting combine do for teams? It gives them access to data to help them make better decisions in both free agency and the NFL draft. We will break it all down and why paying attention to the Combine matters. Along with...
Should the Vikings trade for Jalen Ramsey? | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 27, 2023 16:30 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are in a position where they need to add multiple cornerbacks this offseason. They only have Cameron Dantzler, Andrew Booth Jr. and Akayleb Evans on the roster currently and new defensive coordinator Brian Flores prioritizes talent at the cornerback position. On Friday afternoon, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Los Angeles Rams were having discussions to trade All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and league sources believed he wo...
Should I Stay Or Should Go: Dalvin Tomlinson | Two Old Bloggers🎙
February 26, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - It has been another interesting week for your Minnesota Vikings. We found out during the week that defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson and the Vikings agreed to extend the date that his contract is to be voided to March 15, the start of the new league year. Why would they do that? Is it because there is a mutual interest to continue their relationship? Could it be a possible money-saving move? Is it worth it? This week, Dave and Darren will look at the ...
Is Anthony Richardson The Future QB Answer? | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 21, 2023 14:24 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - We are just over a month out from the Minnesota Vikings' 31-24 loss and the offseason is in full force. With the offseason comes uneducated narratives surrounding draft prospects. One of those is with Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson. He has all the talent in the world and Tyler wrote a piece about why the Vikings should make a trade-up and select the star quarterback. Also, we look at a deep dive that Tyler wrote in terms of what types of wide receivers...
Can Brian Flores Fix The Vikings Defense? | Two Old Bloggers🎙
February 19, 2023 14:20 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - Can Brian Flores Fix The Vikings Defense? The Minnesota Vikings had their introductory press conference where Kevin O’Connell introduced his new defensive coordinator, Brian Flores. What were your first impressions coming from the press conference? Today we’re going to get into three themes as usual. One of those first impressions of Brian Flores. Did you like that he’s going to be “aggressive”, but “not reckless”? Did you see the chemistry between hi...
Getting better at getting Quarterbacks | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 15, 2023 21:39 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings have arguably had only one franchise quarterback in their history: Fran Tarkenton. Why have they struggled so much with the position? From Dennis Green trying to put someone in as the starter to not being able to find a starter for more than six years, it’s been an issue for 42+ years. In that time, the Vikings haven’t done nearly enough to fix the issue, but they are apparently average in trying to attempt it. What does all this mean?...
The Super Bowl & Officiating | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 14, 2023 14:17 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The 2022 season is officially over and the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 38-35 in one of the best on-field title games in NFL history. The game itself had a lot of storylines throughout and we will discuss them all, especially the fateful holding call at the end of the game. The game also relates to the Minnesota Vikings in many ways. The NFL is a copycat league and the Vikings can take numerous things from both teams to hel...
The State of the O-Line & The Vikings Got Their Man | Two Old Bloggers🎙
February 12, 2023 12:29 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - It took longer than expected, and fans feared the worst as defensive coordinators fell by the wayside, but in the long run, the Minnesota Vikings got their man. Brian Flores gave up waiting for a possible head coaching job with the Arizona Cardinals and accepted the defensive coordinator position with your Minnesota Vikings. What will he need to turn the 31st-ranked defense around? We’ll talk about it. Continuing with our state of the Vikings series,...
Brian Flores, The Vikings, & Senior Bowl Week | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
February 07, 2023 02:35 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - *** BREAKING NEWS *** The Minnesota Vikings' search for a defensive coordinator is over. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter and others confirming, the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive assistant Brian Flores is accepting the Vikings defensive coordinator position and Tyler reports on it to start off the show. The Senior Bowl has been completed and the NFL draft is getting closer. We gathered a lot of information from a majority of the players that will be drafted ...
Vikings’ Running Backs & The DC search | Two Old Bloggers🎙
February 05, 2023 22:21 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - The Minnesota Vikings keep moving forward and their off-season plans. The search for a new defensive coordinator continues and will have updates on that, Viking scouts and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah. We’re down in Mobile scouting the Senior Bowl and getting close-up looks at players that possibly might wear purple next year. They also had some scouts over at the East-West Shrine Game. We’ll look at some of those players as well. First, we’re going to star...
CTP is Scouting the Senior Bowl | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
January 30, 2023 23:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The Minnesota Vikings are in the beginning stages of the offseason and that kicks into high gear this week as the Reese’s Senior Bowl is happening down in Mobile this week. Not only will the Vikings front office be down watching practice, but so will Climbing the Pocket! The host of The Real Forno Show Tyler will be joined by Vikings Happy Hour’s Myles and Matt scouting college prospects. When it comes to the Senior Bowl, how can you keep track of all that i...
Offensive Player of the Year? | Two Old Bloggers🎙
January 29, 2023 13:16 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - The offensive player of the year is awarded to? We are compelled to ask the question as your Minnesota Vikings' very own Justin Jefferson not only has made the final selection for league MVP but also is one of three finalists for the offensive player of the year award. First, we will talk about how the defensive coordinator search has progressed so far. We’ve already lost the possibility of Ryan Nielsen serving as DC because he took that position wit...
Dawn Of A New Vikings Defense | Vikings Happy Hour🍻
January 26, 2023 12:59 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this Vikings Happy Hour, we are excited to talk about the Minnesota Vikings' decision to move on from Ed Donatell. Will this result in the dawn of a more effective Vikings defense? Did they handle the communication of the decision well? Was he set up for failure from the get-go? Then we’ll dive into the different defensive coordinator candidates we’ve interviewed since. From the likes of Brian Flores, Sean Desai, and Ryan Nielsen... we’ll talk about who we like and why. We’ll also talk abo...
The Search Is On! | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
January 24, 2023 12:25 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - The search is on for the Vikings future. The Minnesota Vikings offseason is in full swing and they are currently in the search for a new defensive coordinator. The Vikings relieved Ed Donatell of his duties on Thursday afternoon and they have already requested to interview three candidates. We will discuss those along with continuing our draft coverage. The first position we will discuss is the wide receiver position. Tyler has watched in full 14 of the top ...
The 2022 Season: Success? Failure? Gone! | Two Old Bloggers🎙
January 22, 2023 22:33 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOn today’s episode of Two Old Bloggers🎙 - Was the 2022 Minnesota Vikings season a success? Was it a failure? How do you measure? That is a point-of-view question for most people. Sure, there are multiple ways to measure it from wins and loss, to stats of all types, boxscore and advanced, to win the Super Bowl or it’s a bust. How you feel about it comes down to your view. Ed Donatell was released this week after a season where the defense underperformed compared to expectations and the rest o...
Turning The Page | Vikings Happy Hour🍻
January 19, 2023 12:52 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBOn this Vikings Happy Hour🍻… The Minnesota Vikings season ended on Sunday with a devastating loss to the New York Giants. Join the crew and Eric Eager of SumerSports, as we discuss that game and what to expect this offseason, including cap casualties and player extensions. Which players to re-sign? Discussion topics the bartender has lined up for episode 080 are: Kwesi Adofo-Mensah & Kevin O’Connell presser Cap Casualties Extensions for players Who to re-sign? And more! Grab your Lak...
The End is Just the Beginning | 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈
January 17, 2023 14:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this 🎙The Real Forno Show 🏈 - Unfortunately, the Minnesota Vikings season has come to an end with a 31-24 loss to the New York Giants. There were a lot of issues that stem from the game and we are going to look at them, but with a broad scope. We will also be going into the offseason hard and fast, as the first Mock Draft Monday is upon us! Tyler’s first mock draft of the season is out and we will be talking about it. It includes: Vikings lose to Giants SKOL Searching: 4 quarterbacks in...