Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano on The Real Forno Show analyze the Vikings’ 2025 53-man roster projection: McCarthy at QB1, Jefferson/Addison leading WRs, Jones as RB1, DL bolstered by Allen/Hargrave, and battles at edge, CB, TE. From Vikings 1st & SKOL—key camp insights for SKOL fans!
Dive into Tyler Forness’ bold 2025 Vikings 53-man roster projection on The Real Forno Show, hosted by Forness and Dave Stefano on Vikings 1st & SKOL. As Minnesota Vikings training camp kicks off in Eagan with rookies reporting Sunday and veterans today, along with pressers from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Kevin O’Connell looming, this episode delivers insider analysis on position battles, J.J. McCarthy’s No. 20 ranking among all 91 players, and PUP list updates like Christian Darrisaw’s status. Forness breaks down the Purple’s Super Bowl potential amid fierce cuts and rookie impacts on the field and around the planet.
In this must-listen Vikings podcast episode, Forness and Stefano explore the evolving roster landscape, emphasizing patience with McCarthy’s development while highlighting his potential amid Bears GM Ryan Poles’ draft intrigue. They discuss injury nuances, like Darrisaw avoiding PUP initially, and roster flexibility influenced by special teams value. Key projections include a revamped defense with additions like Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave, plus debates on bubble players and cap considerations.
The Projected Roster:
- Quarterbacks (3): J.J. McCarthy starts, Sam Howell backs up, Max Brosmer over Brett Rypien for O’Connell-aligned traits.
- Running Backs (4): Aaron Jones leads, Jordan Mason for goal-line, Ty Chandler’s special teams edge over challengers like Tre Stewart.
- Wide Receivers (6): Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison headline, Jalen Nailor and Tai Felton rotate, Jeshaun Jones rises amid Rondale Moore’s possible PUP status.
- Tight Ends (3): T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver locked, Gavin Bartholomew edges Benjamin Yurosek; Noah Fant floated as veteran add.
- Offensive Line (9): Christian Darrisaw and Brian O’Neill anchor tackles, Donovan Jackson at LG; backup center battle with Michael Jurgens key.
- Defensive Line (6): Allen, Hargrave, and Harrison Phillips front, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins and Levi Drake Rodriguez for depth intrigue.
- Edge Rushers (5): Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Dallas Turner start; Tyler Batty’s versatility over Gabe Murphy.
- Linebackers (4): Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace Jr. lead, Kobe King over Brian Asamoah for special teams upside.
- Cornerbacks (6): Byron Murphy Jr. and Isaiah Rodgers headline a young group with Mekhi Blackmon’s ACL recovery questions.
- Safeties (4): Harrison Smith and Josh Metellus anchor, Theo Jackson and Jay Ward solid; limited bodies noted.
- Specialists (3): Will Reichard, Ryan Wright, Andrew DePaola unchanged.
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