Climbing The Pocket Mondays
Hooker or Bust?
Is 25 too old for the Vikings? Talk of the latest Vikings moves, Henden Hooker, Quenton Johnston, and getting our mock on.
Za’Darius Smith Says Goodbye
On this The Real Forno Show - Here we go! Z is leaving... Or not? It sounds like the Vikings want a trade for Za’Darius Smith… & possibly they believe they’ll get one.
Vikings Choice: Kirk Cousins & QB Extensions
On this The Real Forno Show - How much money will an extension cost for Kirk Cousins, and is it worth it?
Wrapping Up The Combine “And Here We Go...”
On this The Real Forno Show - Tyler is going to going to talk about the combine, the potential of a quarterback after the comments from Kwesi and Kevin, the release of Kendricks, and then a mock draft.
Let’s Talk Combine
On The Real Forno Show - What happens at the NFL Scouting Combine is more than players running around in spandex and Tyler explains why it is all part of the interview process.
Should the Vikings trade for Jalen Ramsey?
On The Real Forno Show - Tyler Forness looks at the possibility of the Minnesota Vikings actually entering trade discussions with the Los Angeles Rams for cornerback star Jalen Ramsey. Would you like Ramsey in purple?
Is Anthony Richardson The Future QB Answer?
It’s a fun show. Yes the Vikings need D, and yes they could look for a WR2, but would they take Anthony Richardson if he dropped into their lap? Could he be the future QB answer? Wide receiver buckets and a 4-round mock draft for you. SKOL!
Getting better at getting Quarterbacks
Tyler takes a look at why the Vikings have a low swing rate at drafting quarterbacks. Should that change?
The Super Bowl & Officiating
Looking at Super Bowl LVII and looking at what the Minnesota Vikings can take away from the lessons learned from it. SKOL!
Brian Flores, The Vikings, & Senior Bowl Week
Big news breaks right before the show start and Vikings fans can breathe easier as the team hires their new defensive coordinator, Brian Flores. What will he bring to the team and how does Tyler’s scouting at the Senior Bowl figure into it all? SKOL!
CTP is Scouting the Senior Bowl
How to watch the Senior Bowl and what to look for as you window shop for the Vikings. Put your scouting hat on and join us in Mobile. SKOL!
The Search Is On!
On The Real Forno Show - Ed Donatell was released so that means another DC search is on. Tyler covers the search with reports on the 3 candidates we know of plus a few more. Then we get into a discussion of wide receivers that could complement Justin Jefferson. This will give opponents a second thought about how they will cover JJ at risk of being burned.
The End is Just the Beginning
The Vikings 2022 season may have ended, but that means we are on the verge of the next unwritten chapter in our fandom and that of our favorite team. Tyler walks us through some of the decisions that will have to be made to make 2023 even better. All this and more on The Real Forno Show.
On A Mission
On The Real Forno Show - Is it a Mission Impossible? [The theme song playing in your mind.] The Vikings have accepted the mission. Join us as Tyler reports on it.
Lambasted In Lambeau
On The Real Forno Show - The Vikings lost to the Packers by getting smoked. It brings up concerns for the future in the NFC playoffs and this is where Tyler gets into it.
Believe! They Do
The biggest comeback ever and there were some key moments and key players that made it happen. Result: your Minnesota Vikings win the NFC North.
Time To Hit The Panic Button?
On The Real Forno Show - Do you think the Vikings' defense must change a month before the playoffs? Should Ed Donatell be fired? Then there is a Colts game on Saturday.
Refusing To Break: The Vikings Way in 2022
On The Real Forno Show - It was another way too close victory, but they count as much as blowouts as the Vikings defeated the Jets 27-22.
Adversity & Adjustments: The Vikings Way
It is good to see adjustments leading to a quality win over the Patriots. Keep them coming for the Jets.
Are The Vikings At A Turning Point?
Yes, they are, and they better figure out which way to go. Play dominant football or implode against good defenses.
Are These Vikings Special?
Are these Vikings special? Do you think so? As we wake up this morning, we see that they share the best record in the NFL. Tyler and Dave get into the whys and wherefores and the constant improvement that we as fans are seeing. This, and more on the The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Resilience - The 2022 Vikings
The 7-1 Minnesota Vikings keep winning and Tyler along with Dave talk about why after Danielle Hunter’s big day. It is resilience. It is Kirk Cousins’ confidence that leads to another win, and it is new tight end T.J. Hockenson who makes it happen. This, and more on the The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Defense Wins The Day
Tyler and Dave lead off the week by talking about the win down in Miami over the Dolphins. What can we expect the team to do over the bye week? Tyler gets into it. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Besties - Justin Jefferson & Kirk Cousins
Tyler Forness and Dave will start the week of Climbing The Pocket’s show docket as we work from a victory over the NFC North Bears to traveling down to Miami to play the Dolphins. Justin Jefferson and Kirk Cousins are developing quite the chemistry on the football field with both setting records yesterday. They are becoming gridiron "Besties". Let’s celebrate that and have fun looking toward the next Vikings win. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
The Good, The Bad, The Kirk
The Vikings are an ugly 3-1 but they are a winning football team. Why are things so ugly? What’s with Kirk Cousins’ interceptions? Have they shown improvement? The last few games have been rough stomach-churning affairs with highs and lows and fears abound. Purple fans never age as much as they do during those 3 hours, but we love it. Come join Tyler Forness and Dave as we celebrate the win and discuss the frustrations. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show. SKOL!
Comeback King - Kirk Cousins
Tyler dives into the Kirk Cousins’ win over the Detroit Lions, the god, the bad, and the Kirk. Then he starts the discussion on what to expect in the upcoming game in London versus the Saints. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Air Dominance - The New Vikings Era
Kevin O’Connell schemed to get Justin Jefferson the ball and it paid off big time! The Vikings demolished the Packers and had Aaron Rodgers furious. Can anyone guard Jefferson? Join Tyler Forness breaking it all down at the new time of 6 pm central tonight. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Can the Vikings Win Week 1?
Tyler Forness and Producer Dave will ask the question can the Vikings win week 1? They’ll be having fun looking at all that led up to the first Packers week of the season. Then looking ahead to them coming to US Bank. Who will start 0-1, and why do they wear green and gold uniforms? ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Tyler’s Vikings Projected 53
From the transactions made by the Vikings on Monday to projecting the final 53, Tyler breaks down the direction the Vikings are going. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show . SKOL!
Play Bad, Get Replaced: Vikings Trade For Nick Mullens
The Vikings get a new capable backup quarterback when they traded for Nick Mullens. Many of the rookies have shined so far this preseason and Tyler has favorites. T.Y. McGill has been dominant and should be Mr. Mankato, but doesn’t qualify. ...And much more on The Real Forno Show. SKOL!
Winners & Losers
Tyler Forness of The Real Forno Show, dives into some of the play from the Vikings vs Raiders game. He looks at players who played well like Brian Asamoah and some that didn’t. Join us to find out more. SKOL!
Mond & Bradbury Disappoint
Are all things well in Egan with the Vikings? Tyler & Dave of the Real Forno Show discusses it. What do you think Climbing The Pocket & Daily Norseman fans? Can enough improvement be made by week 1 of the NFL season?
Strategic Vulnerability Or Interest Generator?
On this Real Forno Show, Tyler questions the Vikings' message to fans to not film practice. Was it the right thing to do? Do you excite the fan base that way? Then onto what else has been happening in camp. SKOL!
Writing Their Story: The 2022 Vikings
Vikings training camp has started with the rookies and some vets reporting already. There are plenty of stories to tell but even more to be written by the team as it heads into the 2022 season full of hope and anticipation. Tyler is here to share them with you. SKOL!
Intriguing Things Ahead of Vikings Training Camp
Tyler looks at Minnesota Vikings training camp battles that we can expect to see, right after discussing Ben Leber’s opinion of Mike Zimmer, and does it matter? SKOL!