Should the Vikings Draft a Running Back? Plus a Full First-Round Mock Draft — Host Tyler Forness and producer Dave discuss why the Vikings should avoid prioritizing running back in the NFL draft, arguing the 2026 room is already set with Aaron Jones, Jordan Mason, and Xavier Scott, and that top backs Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price likely won’t be available at market value without trading up; Forness also notes better 2026 RB options in the draft and potential free agency. They touch on QB uncertainty around J.J. McCarthy and briefly discuss edge-rusher considerations and a hypothetical Myles Garrett trade framework. The show then runs a predictive first-round mock draft, including Minnesota selecting DT Peter Woods at No. 18, and ends with notes on upcoming content, draft-week plans, and future episodes.

00:00 RB Draft Priority Tease

01:14 Show Intro and Tech Chaos

01:59 McCarthy Trade Talk

03:41 Why Punt RB This Year

05:51 Class Value and 2026 Options

11:46 Chat Questions and RB Depth

15:41 Trade Ideas and Myles Garrett

18:32 Mock Draft Begins

20:02 Top Picks Breakdown

24:54 Mid Top 10 and DT Question

30:24 Bain Arm Length Debate

30:49 Better Measurement Ideas

31:46 When Short Arms Matter

34:17 Wingspan And Will Campbell

35:12 Bengals Pick Caleb Downs

35:16 Medical Flags Explained

38:00 Dolphins Rebuild Cap Hell

40:02 Safety Value And Board Talk

41:04 Rams Take Makai Lemon

42:07 Ravens Bucs And CJ Allen

43:20 Jets Lions Vikings Picks

47:40 Panthers To Cowboys Run

49:23 Steelers To Browns Stretch

51:54 Bears Bills And 49ers

54:21 Texans Chiefs Dolphins Late

56:05 Patriots And Seahawks Finish

57:49 Wrap Up And Draft Plans

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