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Understanding the NFL Combine: Vikings’ Version

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Will the Minnesota Vikings make a splash at the Combine? They are definitely a team in the national spotlight. Find out now on this must-listen episode of The Real Forno Show, Tyler Forness, and producer Dave Stefano break down the NFL Combine’s impact on Minnesota’s 2025 plans. Airing as part of the Vikings 1st & SKOL lineup with the Fans First Sports Network, the show tackles Sam Darnold’s contract crossroads, the Combine’s gossip-fueled hallways, and the shift toward GPS-driven scouting—all while Tyler preps for margaritas in Mexico.

Here are the key points:

  • Sam Darnold’s Future: Tyler explores a potential tag-and-trade, citing Kevin O’Connell’s Patriots experience with Matt Cassel’s 2008 trade for two second-round picks, predicting a bidding war could net big returns if teams like Tennessee bite.