Join Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano on The Real Forno Show, a Vikings 1st & SKOL production partnered with Fans First Sports Network, as they dive into the Minnesota Vikings’ evolving defense under Brian Flores. Featuring Locked On Vikings’ Luke Braun, this episode explores the 2025 defensive strategy, from past blitzes to new wrinkles.
The Real Forno Show, hosted by Tyler Forness with producer Dave Stefano, delivers a must-listen episode for Minnesota Vikings fans across the Twin Cities and beyond. Aired on July 7, 2025, this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, in partnership with Fans First Sports Network, features Locked On Vikings’ Luke Braun as they analyze how Brian Flores might elevate the Vikings’ defense in the 2025 NFL season. With training camp nearing, the trio explores potential evolutions of Flores’ schemes, from the 2023 Bengal Hawk to the 2024 NASCAR package, and speculates on a new five-man front featuring edge rushers and linebackers. They discuss key players like Javon Hargrave, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dallas Turner, alongside depth battles and dark-horse prospects. For Vikings fans in Minneapolis, St. Paul, nationwide, and even worldwide, this episode offers deep insights into how Flores’ strategies could make Minnesota a defensive powerhouse.
- Innovative Schemes: Forness proposes a five-man front with Van Ginkel, Turner, Ivan Pace Jr., and Blake Cashman, inspired by Flores’ Miami Amoeba defense, emphasizing versatility.
- Player Roles: Hargrave may play a rotational pass-rushing role, while Jalen Redmond anchors base downs; Van Ginkel’s coverage (212 snaps in 2024) is a weapon.
- Depth Battles: Taki Taimani, Redmond, and Levi Drake Rodriguez compete for roster spots; Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins’ role as a hybrid defender is debated.
- Secondary Concerns: The cornerback room, led by Byron Murphy Jr., needs to prove it can handle man coverage to counter elite quarterbacks like Joe Burrow.
- Camp Darlings: Braun picks RB Tre Stewart, while Forness highlights FCS standout DL Elijah Williams as potential breakout players.
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Minnesota Vikings fans, don’t miss The Real Forno Show for expert analysis on Brian Flores’ 2025 defensive plans! This episode is a goldmine for Skol Nation, offering strategic breakdowns and player insights that bring you closer to the action at U.S. Bank Stadium. Tune in to this Vikings 1st & SKOL podcast on platforms like YouTube or Spotify, and join the conversation with Forness, Stefano, and Braun. With training camp just weeks away, now’s the time to dive into the Minnesota Vikings podcast scene and get hyped for a potentially dominant season. SKOL Vikings!
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Our guest Luke Braun of Locked On Vikings @lockedonvikings. Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL@Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and its NFL feed @FFSN_NFL.
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