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D-Line, Pass Rush or Run Defense, Who Should the Vikings Chase? | The Real Forno Show🎙️🏈

D-Line, Pass Rush or Run Defense, Who Should the Vikings Chase? | The Real Forno Show🎙️🏈

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 Evaluating Defensive Tackles for the Minnesota Vikings' NFL Draft Strategy — In this episode of The Real Forno Show, host Tyler Forness and guest JP Acosta from CBS Sports discuss how the Minnesota Vikings can prioritize and evaluate defensive tackles for the NFL Draft. They delve into the nuances of identifying defensive linemen, the importance of body styles, and how different players fit within the Vikings' defensive scheme. The conversation covers the impact of defensive tackles on both run defense and pass rush, and how trends in the NFL affect draft strategy. Key prospects like Caleb Banks, Peter Woods, Kayden McDonald, and Lee Hunter are analyzed for their potential contributions. Additionally, the episode touches on the importance of secondary players and their role in Brian Flores' defensive scheme. 00:00 Introduction to Defensive Tackle Prioritization 00:33 Meet the Hosts and Guest 01:57 Scouting Defensive Tackles: Body Type and Movement 04:03 College vs. NFL Defensive Fronts 07:23 Run Defense vs. Pass Rush 10:58 Valuing Defensive Tackles in the NFL Draft 18:58 The Unique Case of Caleb Banks 23:34 Edge Rushers in Brian Flores' Defense 28:05 Brian Flores' Defensive Strategy 28:34 Drafting for Run Defense 29:14 Evaluating Defensive Prospects 31:49 Vikings' Defensive Needs 35:31 Prioritizing Nose Tackles 38:01 Cornerbacks and Secondary Depth 40:30 Run Defense Wins 42:33 Draft Stock Comparison 45:20 Intriguing Late-Round Prospects 46:59 Safety Prospects for the Vikings 50:04 Best Fits for Brian Flores' Defense 52:29 Conclusion and Farewell _____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ 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/exIqMHDnOVc Fan With Us!!! Guest JP Acosta @acosta32_jp of CBS Sports @CBSSports joins Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL, with Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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