EPISODE · Jul 24, 2026 · 52 MIN
MASSIVE Vikings Training Camp Position-by-Position Preview
from Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast · host Bleav
Tyler Forness and producer Dave preview Minnesota Vikings training camp, focusing on when the Kyler Murray vs. J.J. McCarthy quarterback competition will end. They argue it should conclude well before the regular season and most likely around August 23 after joint practices and the Ravens preseason game, with earlier dates (Aug. 8, 10, 13, 16) discussed for optics and preparation. They then run through position storylines: • Aaron Jones vs. Jordan Mason usage and RB3 (Zavier Scott vs. Demond Claiborne) • Wide receiver depth and roles for Dillon Bell, Tai Felton, and Dontae Fleming • T.J. Hockenson’s expected rebound and the TE3 battle • Offensive line questions around Blake Brandel’s snapping, depth, and Brian O’Neill’s contract • Defensive line and edge depth concerns • Linebacker ramifications of Jake Golday’s development • Cornerback and safety rotations • A punter battle prioritizing holding for Will Reichard, including a projected future extension Timestamps: 00:00 – Training Camp Preview 01:01 – QB Battle Timeline 05:39 – Key Dates Breakdown 06:55 – Live Chat Housekeeping 10:02 – Preseason Snaps Talk 10:44 – Odie Interrupts Show 14:21 – Decision Date August 23 17:27 – Running Back Questions 20:06 – Wide Receiver Depth 23:05 – Tight End Outlook 26:40 – Offensive Line Outlook 28:59 – Depth and Snap Concerns 30:30 – Defensive Line Questions 33:06 – Edge Rusher Depth Worries 36:17 – Linebacker Chain Reactions 38:17 – Cashman Hold-In Talk 40:13 – Turf vs Grass Debate 42:44 – Cornerback and Safety Battles 44:51 – Special Teams and Kicker Pay 49:05 – Wrap Up and Next Show _______________________ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL Our Discord at https://discord.com/invite/493z6mQXcN Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ Submit questions: forms.gle/7LJkCAern9kdUkuD8 On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/YTm93xoN9rA Fan With Us!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL and @BleavNetwork production, the @RealFornoShow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The Vikings QB competition ends August 23rd — at least that's Tyler Forness's call. Find out why, plus every position battle worth watching at Vikings training camp on The Real Forno Show.
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