The Real Forno Show discusses how the Vikings can win with Jaren Hall at quarterback
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to get over .500 for the first time this season when they take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.
Rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall will get the first of hopefully many starts of his National Football League career, and this show is dedicated to him and the trade deadline.
How can the Vikings put together a winning game plan against the Falcons? Kirk Cousins wasn’t a mobile quarterback, and they had to design the offense around his lack of mobility. With Hall being a mobile dual threat, that gives head coach Kevin O’Connell more options with how he can call the game.
How does the addition of Josh Dobbs impact things for the Vikings? Could he usurp Hall? How can he make a difference behind the scenes?
Lastly, what do the Vikings need to do on defense to take advantage of quarterback Taylor Heinicke and the Falcons offense?
Where does that leave the Vikings moving forward? Right now, the only healthy quarterback on the active roster is rookie fifth-round pick Jaren Hall. Nick Mullens is currently on injured reserve and Sean Mannion is on the practice squad.
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The Vikings are likely going to be going with Hall on Sunday against the Falcons. Will they continue on with Hall moving forward? Will they seek out a veteran option in free agency or the trade deadline?
On the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, we discuss the possibilities for the Vikings at the trade deadline. What is logical, farfetched and a move they could realistically make?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
The latest episode of The Real Forno Show preivews Vikings vs. Packers and the trade deadline
After the Minnesota Vikings beat the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, the course shifted for the rest of the 2023 season. There was a lot of discussion about potentially trading multiple pieces but that is unlikely with the Vikings sitting just 0.5 games out of a wild card spot.
One of the biggest games on the Vikings schedule each season is the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. They are sitting at 2-4 after losing in brutal fashion 19-17 to the Denver Broncos. How can the Vikings take advantage of the Packers and get their first win at Lambeau Field since 2020?
Also on the show, we will discuss the multiple ways the Vikings can approach the trade deadline. With the Vikings potentially being both buyers and sellers, what moves make the most sense for the purple and gold?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
Join us live on The Real Forno Show at 6:05 central as we preview the Vikings taking on the 49ers
The Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night at 7:15 central time. Before that happens, a pregame episode of The Real Forno Show is set to take you to up to kickoff.
There is a lot to discuss when it comes to the Vikings’ matchup against the 49ers. First, the 49ers will be without Deebo Samuel and likely without Trent Williams. Being without two of your best players is never a good sign.
The Vikings will be without Ezra Cleveland, who will miss the game with a sprain in his foot. Dalton Risner will get his first start for the Vikings.
What do we make of all this? Will the Vikings be able to spring an upset against one of the top teams in the National Football League?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
There are a lot of narrative surrounding the Vikings, but are they true? The Real Forno Show investigates
The Minnesota Vikings are a team firmly in transition. Just like any team, they have a lot of narratives surrounding them.
From preconceived notions to developing players, there are a lot of narratives about this Vikings team. How many of them are factual and what are myths? That will be the discussion on the newest episode of The Real Forno Show.
T.J. Hockenson hasn’t played well since signing his new contract
Lewis Cine is a bust
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah hasn’t done a good job as general manager
Kevin O’Connell isn’t a good play caller
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
The latest episode of The Real Forno Show previews the Vikings taking on the Bears
After a heartbreaking 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings are 1-4 and looking for something to make the season better.
It didn’t come in the form of Justin Jefferson, who was placed on injured reserve among eight moves the Vikings made on Wednesday. How does this impact the Vikings moving forward?
The offensive line is also playing their best football in a decade. Ed Ingram has also shown a lot of growth in the last few weeks. We will break down some plays of Ingram’s live on the show to explain how much he has improved.
Lastly, the Chicago Bears are the next opponent for the Vikings, as both teams are sitting at 1-4. Can the Vikings pick up a much-needed victory? How can they attack the Bears defense?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
The latest episode of The Real Forno Show discusses where the Vikings go from here after a 1-4 start
The Minnesota Vikings are one of the weirdest teams in the National Football League. After years of having a struggling offensive line, they currently rank second in pass blocking PFF grade and first in run blocking PFF grade.
When most fans watch the team, one of their first criticisms of the Vikings is the offensive line play. However, the all-22 and advanced metrics show otherwise. How is that narrative so different? That will be a major point of discussion tonight.
Along with that, how do the Vikings move forward from here? The offensive line is improving but the turnover margin has been the biggest issue with the team. How can they find a way to turn the tables on this season?
If they can’t turn it around this season, how can they figure things out moving forward? Are they in a great place to nurture a rookie quarterback? Should we be worried about Kevin O’Connell’s game management?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
Kirk Cousins attended a baseball game on Tuesday and it had people questioning his work ethic
We knew that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins didn’t work on Tuesdays after the Netflix series “Quarterback” dropped this past July and a discussion about it wasn’t had in real time.
After seeing Cousins attend the Minnesota Twins playoff game last Tuesday afternoon, he wrote a piece criticizing the Vikings starting quarterback for doing just that.
Yes, Tuesday is the day off for NFL players. Yes, Cousins made it clear during the Quarterback series that he defiantly refuses to work on Tuesdays, when the Vikings are operating on a Sunday-to-Sunday schedule.
That’s fine. That’s his prerogative. But let’s not be surprised by the fact that Mahomes is currently the best quarterback in football, and Cousins is not. From a tangible perspective, Mahomes has the ability to improvise when the play called goes sideways, consistently making chicken salad out of chicken caca.
From an intangible perspective, Mahomes takes full advantage of the time he has between games to get ready for the next opponent. The great ones do.
That’s ultimately the question that everyone and anyone, in every and any professional endeavor featuring any degree of competition (and they ALL do), must ask themselves.
Do you want to be great?
Yes, Cousins doesn’t work on Tuesday’s. Does that mean he should be immediately criticized for it? Should he be criticized at all since it’s an off day?
There is a lot of nuance to discuss about this topic and a special episode of The Real Forno Show is here to break it all down. Nearly an hour with host Tyler Forness, Producer Dave and Vikings Wire Columnist Judd Zulgad discussing every angle of this story and Cousins’ schedule.
Make sure you know when to catch The Real Forno Show live, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
The latest episode is a full, in-depth preview of the Vikings matchup against the Chiefs
After a 1-3 start, the Minnesota Vikings are set to take on the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday afternoon. While the Chiefs are 3-1 and can take a loss, the Vikings can’t. Starting out 1-4 could be the nail in their season’s coffin.
How can the Vikings get a win over the Chiefs? It’s a complicated question to answer. We will be previewing the game from multiple angles.
Is there something going on with Patrick Mahomes?
Will Brian Flores blitz Mahomes like he did Justin Herbert (82%) or Bryce Young (30.8%)?
Can the Vikings’ secondary hold up against Travis Kelce?
How can the Vikings’ offensive line hold up against Chris Jones?
Will Steve Spagnuolo blitz Kirk Cousins heavily?
What does DVOA say about the 2023 Vikings?
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
Despite the win on Sunday, Kirk Cousins’ struggles continue. We discuss that and more on The Real Forno Show
The Minnesota Vikings found a way to win their first game of the season on Sunday afternoon in beating the Carolina Panthers by a score of 21-13.
The game itself brought up a lot of different things for the Vikings. The biggest of them all is quarterback Kirk Cousins. He has put up some massive numbers so far this season, but it’s all sunshine and rainbows for the Vikings starting quarterback.
What issues have been plaguing Cousins so far this season? Why do they keep appearing?
What else stood out for the Vikings in their first win? Marcus Davenport and Harrison Smith shined in a big way, the offensive line played well and a ball finally bounced the Vikings way.
We are here to break it all down and more on the latest episode of The Real Forno Show, airing Monday and Wednesday nights at 6 pm central on the Vikings 1st & SKOL YouTube channel.
