# Vikings Roster Thoughts: QB Battle, Trenches & More | The Real Forno Show🎙️🏈

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Podcast: [Vikings 1st & SKOL: A Minnesota Vikings podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/vikings-1st-skol-a-minnesota-vikings-podcast-6268325)
Published: 2026-07-07T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Vikings Training Camp Roster Questions: QB Structure, RB Run-Game Shift, and Key Position Battles — Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano preview the Minnesota Vikings training camp by assessing roster question marks and position battles. They discuss a QB room featuring a starter competition between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy, with Carson Wentz expected as QB2 and Max Brosmer as a developmental QB3. They argue the non-starter between Murray and McCarthy may be traded to avoid distractions. They also debate Kevin O’Connell’s strength as a “veteran QB whisperer” versus developing young QBs. They note limited playoff-win experience on the roster. At RB, they defend keeping Aaron Jones and highlight Jordan Mason’s fit for more wide-zone concepts under Frank Smith. They focus on WR changes with physical “power forward” Jauan Jennings and potential red-zone benefits, plus Tai Felton’s development. Other topics include TE depth and Max Bredeson’s role, OL depth/health and Blake Brandel’s snapping, a fluid DL rotation with rookies, concern about edge depth and interest in signing Jadeveon Clowney, LB roles for Jake Golday and Ivan Pace’s cost, CB2/depth competition, special teams, and safety uncertainty if Harrison Smith returns. Timestamps: - 00:00 Roster Questions Ahead - 00:16 Show Intro and Setup - 02:32 Quarterback Room Breakdown - 07:28 Playoff Experience Check - 10:39 Running Back Outlook - 13:29 Run Game Philosophy - 16:30 Wide Receiver Power Forward - 20:04 Slants and Middle Hits - 21:02 Tight End or Fullback - 22:23 Blocking Depth Battle - 23:38 O-Line Health and Depth - 25:56 Center Snaps and Starters - 26:55 D-Line Starters Outlook - 29:15 Rookie DT Learning Curve - 31:58 Edge Depth and Clowney - 34:11 Linebacker Roles Debate - 37:05 Cornerback Two Race - 41…

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