Flores extension, Addison trade buzz, and a mock draft built for winning now—breaking down the Vikings' offseason moves.
Vikings fans, Flores signs extension but HC buzz lingers with the Steelers! Dive into compensatory picks drama, Addison trade rumors, and a 3-round mock draft on The Real Forno Show with Tyler Forness and Dave Stefano. This Vikings 1st & SKOL episode unpacks Minnesota’s offseason moves.
In this engaging episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness announces, “Minnesota Vikings did what everybody had been asking them to do. They got Brian Flores signed to an extension, but that doesn’t mean he’s gonna be here next year.” Forness reveals insider details: “I was told it is a multi-year deal. It is a very, very expensive contract.” Co-host Dave Stefano chimes in on Flores’ potential departure, joking about his love for Minnesota winters. The duo dissects compensatory picks, with Forness quoting expert John P. Gilbert: “Even if you don’t have an active contract, that does not mean you’re not an active employee.” On Jordan Addison, Forness states, “I personally wouldn’t trade Addison for anything less than a first round pick,” amid 49ers rumors from Grant Cohn. The mock draft targets day-one contributors, as Forness explains: “The Vikings need to win and they need to win now.”
Key points include:
- Flores Extension Breakdown: Multi-year, high-value deal signed post-expiration; allows pursuit of HC jobs like Steelers; provides defensive stability but raises questions on prior tensions.
- Compensatory Picks Debate: Uncertainty over “break of employment” clause; potential two third-round picks if Flores leaves as minority HC; Forness notes, “We may never know if Flores just returns.” Which he has.
- Addison Trade Rumors: 49ers targeting Addison; Vikings may skip $17.58M fifth-year option, favoring Jalen Nailor; Forness values Addison at 3-year, $75-85M despite off-field issues like arrests and missed practices if he is extended instead.
- 3-Round Mock Draft: Focus on immediate impact: Rd. 1 WR K.C. Concepcion for explosiveness; Rd. 2 S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren as Harrison Smith’s heir; Rd. 3 RB Jonah Coleman for versatility; Comp CB Will Lee III for zone skills.
- Senior Bowl Tease: Forness heads to Mobile; upcoming “SKOL Search” episodes on prospects like Will Lee III and linebackers.
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