Episode Details

Vikings Sleepers: UDFA WR Dillon Bell, DL Elijah Williams, and Supplemental QB Brendan Sorsby — Tyler Forness and producer Dave avoid the Vikings’ quarterback battle and instead highlight two potential surprise impact players: UDFA Georgia WR Dillon Bell and defensive lineman Elijah Williams. Forness details Bell’s background in Houston, his desire to open a homeless shelter, and his on-field fit as a physical, versatile receiver with wildcat experience, strong blocking, and red-zone value, while noting he must refine route-breaking footwork; they compare his possible role to bigger-framed WRs like Cooper Kupp/Puka Nacua and discuss him challenging Tai Felton for a roster spot. On defense, Forness breaks down Williams’ flashes, technique, and added weight as he competes for early starting reps ahead of rookie Caleb Banks. They also discuss QB Brendan Sorsby entering the supplemental draft after an NCAA gambling suspension, his mechanical concerns, draft-pick cost, and why Minnesota should only bid late unless moving on from J.J. McCarthy.

00:00 No More QB Talk

01:06 Show Intro and Setup

02:30 Meet Dillon Bell

05:05 Bell Skillset and Role

07:41 Red Zone Physicality

09:34 Fixing Route Running

14:31 Roster Path and Comparisons

19:42 Skis Idiom and Discord Plug

23:13 Switch to Elijah Williams

26:11 Williams Tape Highlights

27:17 Weight Gain Questions

28:21 Technique And Upside

28:52 Starter Debate Vs Banks

31:56 UDFA And Late Pick Wins

34:46 Training Camp Watchlist

35:23 Sorsby Supplemental Draft

37:45 Gambling And Mechanics Risks

40:24 Vikings QB Timeline Dilemma

43:55 Roster And Trade Scenarios

47:15 Pro Day And Draft Odds

48:21 Show Wrap And Sign Off

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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.

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