There’s a children’s song that says, “it’s a small world after all”, and this week I was reminded of that when I discovered I have a “connection” if you will, to the new Head Coach of the Chicago Bears, Ben Johnson. Minnesota Vikings fans are all too acquainted with Johnson as he was until earlier… Continue reading Vikings Fan Discovers Connection to the Bears New Coach
Month: January 2025
Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
There is little time to rest. Next month, the Minnesota Vikings’ coaches and executives will travel to Indianapolis for the NFL Scouting Combine. There, they’ll lay the groundwork for free agency and the draft. The offseason is quickly upon us. As part of the preparations, I felt like it would be worthwhile to answer some… Continue reading Sam Darnold’s trade value, Dallas Turner’s future, the O-line and more: Vikings mailbag
Critical Needs for 2025 Vikings Success
In this episode of ‘The Real Forno Show’ on Vikings 1st & SKOL, Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano dive deep into the five key areas the Minnesota Vikings must address in the 2025 offseason. From offensive line changes to cornerback dilemmas, they leave no stone unturned in their analysis. Welcome back to ‘The Real… Continue reading Critical Needs for 2025 Vikings Success
Rumor Has It Elon Musk Wants to Buy the Minnesota Vikings
The latest rumor news: Elon Musk wants to buy the Minnesota Vikings. The rumors also say that he would be purchasing the team for a record-breaking amount of money. This is circulating on social media, but is it actually true? Minnesotans also had some strong opinions about it. ALSO READ: MN Towns Most at Risk… Continue reading Rumor Has It Elon Musk Wants to Buy the Minnesota Vikings
49ers Expected to Reap Big Reward From Vikings’ Sam Darnold
Getty Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Sam Darnold looks to pass in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams The talk connecting Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Sam Darnold to the San Francisco 49ers usually revolves around returning to the Bay Area during free agency. Although that seems unlikely, Darnold did enjoy an impressive breakout season in 2024.… Continue reading 49ers Expected to Reap Big Reward From Vikings’ Sam Darnold
Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.
When Donovan McNabb played for the Minnesota Vikings in 2011, he was in the final season of his illustrious career. Back then, McNabb and his wife were still parenting a little toddler named Donovan Jr. Fast forward to the present day and Donovan McNabb Jr. has received a football scholarship offer from the Minnesota Golden… Continue reading Gophers offer football scholarship to Donovan McNabb Jr.
Does the 2025 NFL Draft class affect the trade value of J.J. McCarthy?
The conversation isn’t going away for a few more weeks if you are the Minnesota Vikings. The discussion around the future of Sam Darnold and J.J. McCarthy is set in stone for some while others continue to gauge different avenues the team can take. The latest to discuss different possibilities for the Vikings is ESPN’s… Continue reading Does the 2025 NFL Draft class affect the trade value of J.J. McCarthy?
Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
The conference championship games are set and the NFC is interesting if Washington beats Philly which they have done once this season. Jayden Daniels success sure does make it hard to not want to see what JJ McCarthy is able to do. It is no wonder there were rumors of Kwesi trying to offer the… Continue reading Minnesota Vikings News and Links: The Rookie QBs Played Well This Year
Highlights: Gopher Men's Basketball Wins at Iowa For First Time Since 2015
Dawson Garcia scored 20 points and Femi Odukale added a season-high 18 points and team-high eight rebounds on his 24th birthday, as Minnesota (10-9, 2-6 Big Ten) earned its first win at Carver Hawkeye Arena since 2015 with a 72-67 victory over Iowa (12-7, 3-5 B1G). Garcia recorded 20 or more points for the fourth-straight… Continue reading Highlights: Gopher Men's Basketball Wins at Iowa For First Time Since 2015
Vikings predicted to land major gift from NFL, courtesy of former QB Kirk Cousins
Ryan O’Leary has spent his entire professional career in sports multimedia, working as journalist, editor, podcaster, and in live events as a content manager and show emcee. His career highlights include working as a podcast host and audio editor for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he led a series of NFL podcasts for the… Continue reading Vikings predicted to land major gift from NFL, courtesy of former QB Kirk Cousins