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The Vikings GM Race Is Tighter Than You Think
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings are narrowing down their general manager candidates, analyzing seven contenders including Rob Brzezinski and Chad Alexander. Experts Tyler Forness and A.J. Schulte provide insights into each candidate's potential and fit for the team.
Key points
- Minnesota Vikings are searching for a new general manager
- Seven candidates are being analyzed for the position
- Chad Alexander is considered the frontrunner
- Candidates' scouting pedigree and culture fit are key factors
- The GM will influence the team's future direction
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Chad AlexanderRob BrzezinskiNolan TeasleyTyler FornessA.J. SchulteMinnesota VikingsLos Angeles ChargersTennessee TitansSan Francisco 49ersSeattle Seahawks
Apr 16, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers assistant general manager Chad Alexander speaks at press conference at The Bolt. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings GM search is heating up — and The Real Forno Show has the full breakdown. Host Tyler Forness, beat writer and NFL draft guru, sits down with coaching and GM candidate expert A.J. Schulte to rank all seven candidates vying to be Minnesota’s next general manager. From the lone internal candidate Rob Brzezinski to dark horse Nolan Teasley and frontrunner Chad Alexander, this episode of the Vikings 1st & SKOL production — delivers the most detailed, scout-level analysis of the Vikings front office search you’ll find anywhere.
Forness and Schulte divide the field into clear tiers. On the long-shot side, they examine Tennessee Titans assistant GM Dave Ziegler — a former Raiders GM whose tenure was too tangled with Josh McDaniels to inspire confidence — along with 49ers assistant GM R.J. Gillen and Seahawks assistant GM Nolan Teasley. On Gillen, Schulte noted: “He does a lot of their free agency boards, like the market value of guys… he works with a lot of their data management… and I’m pretty confident he was a huge factor in the Christian McCaffrey trade.” Teasley drew praise too: “You just don’t really have guys that go from an intern to assistant general manager in basically a decade. It just doesn’t happen.” The real energy, though, is reserved for the top three.
When it comes to who should actually run the Minnesota Vikings, both Forness and Schulte land on the same name. “I think it’s Chad Alexander,” Schulte said without hesitation. “The very first thing he talks about is trust — and building that relationship. That’s how you build trust in the building.” Alexander, currently assistant GM for the Los Angeles Chargers, brings a pedigree built under Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore, key involvement in the 2022 Jets draft class featuring Sauce Gardner and Garrett Wilson, and a reputation as a straight shooter who earns loyalty from scouts. Schulte added:
Q&A
Who are the top candidates for the Minnesota Vikings GM position?
The top candidates include Rob Brzezinski, Chad Alexander, and Nolan Teasley, with Chad Alexander being the frontrunner.
What qualifications does Chad Alexander have for the Vikings GM role?
Chad Alexander has experience as the assistant GM for the Los Angeles Chargers and a strong background under Ozzie Newsome in Baltimore.
What factors are being considered in the Vikings GM search?
Factors include scouting pedigree, culture fit, and front office potential of each candidate.
What is the significance of the Vikings GM search for the team's future?
The GM will play a crucial role in shaping the team's strategy, player acquisitions, and overall direction moving forward.
