The Real Forno Show dives into the Minnesota Vikings’ 2026 NFL Scouting Combine plans on this Vikings 1st & SKOL production. Host Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano deliver sharp analysis on why Kevin O’Connell and Rob Brzezinski are skipping the main podium sessions, the relevance of the Combine in the tracking-data era, and a deep look at KOC’s past quarterback comments that could signal trouble for J.J. McCarthy. “I really don’t think it’s that big a deal,” Forness states about the media absence. “They’re still going to speak to local media… I think there are a lot more things to be concerned about than the fact that they’re not speaking to like Jabroni from FanSided.” The duo also explores how KOC’s famous quote—“organizations fail young quarterbacks before young quarterbacks fail organizations”—includes a key follow-up that gives him an out if things “just don’t work out” with McCarthy.
Key points from the episode:
- O’Connell and Brzezinski skipping podium pressers is normal for teams like the Rams and Jaguars; only 7 of 32 teams are sending no one, and 26% of head coaches/GMs sit out
- KOC’s old quote could justify moving on from J.J. McCarthy if the organization believes “things just don’t work out”
- Offensive prospects to watch: Jeremiyah Love (RB, Notre Dame), KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M), Jake Slaughter (C, Florida), Jonah Coleman (RB)
- Defensive prospects to watch: Caleb Banks (DT, Florida), Avieon Terrell (CB, Clemson), Jermod McCoy (CB, Tennessee), Keldric Faulk (EDGE, Auburn), Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (S, Toledo)
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