Cornerback Antoine Winfield is the heart and soul of the Minnesota Vikings defense. Not only is he a classic shutdown corner—thus virtually eliminating the opposing team’s top receiver—he is also a staunch run defender with no fear of facing much larger offensive linemen or taking on running backs of any size. He plays the game the way it’s supposed to be played—with guts and grit. That’s why the Vikings gave him a four-year, $36 million contract extension back in July.
Unfortunately for the Vikings, they will be without arguably their best defensive player for not only tomorrow’s game against the Pittsburgh [...]Post from: Every Morning Quarterback
Antoine Winfield Out 4-6 Weeks?
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October 26, 2009
Antoine Winfield did not play today. In fact, he was using crutches until Friday and was wore a walking boot today.
Vikings fans may have been a little underwhelmed this morning when they heard ESPN report that Winfield would miss four to six weeks because his foot was indeed fractured. Winfield refutes the story and says [...]
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October 25, 2009
We previously noted that Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield could miss a month with a foot injury.Now Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press offers a more specific report on the nature of Winfield's injury. Per Jensen, Winfield has...
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October 25, 2009
The defense wasn't a problem on Sunday. Even with Antoine Winfield out (for a while, it seems), the Vikings held the defending Super Bowl champs' offense to a reasonable 259 yards and 13 points.Unfortunately, the Vikings offense had the ball during the game too, and that rarely ended well. To wit:* My father's name is Ronald, so whenever I see referee Ron Winter calling...
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October 23, 2009
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained right foot.
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October 25, 2009
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield was not in
uniform for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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October 25, 2009
Minnesota: RB Albert Young, CB Antoine Winfield, WR Darius Reynaud, LB Erin Henderson, DL Jayme Mitchell, C Jon Cooper, DL Letroy Guion, QB Sage Rosenfels.
Pittsburgh: LB Andre Frazier, FB Carey Davis, QB Dennis Dixon, CB Keenan Lewis, OG Kraig Urbik, WR Limas Sweed, DL Ra’shon Harris, OT Tony Hills.
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October 25, 2009
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) is inactive for today's game at Pittsburgh, along running back Albert Young, linebacker Erin Henderson, center Jon Cooper, receiver/punt returner Darius Reynaud, defensive end Jayme Mitchell, defensive tackle Letroy Guion and Sage Rosenfels (third quarterback).
Winfield is believed to have a fractured right foot and could miss about...
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October 23, 2009
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained right foot. Winfield was injured...
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October 25, 2009
Vikings Pro-Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) arrived in Pittsburgh wearing a walking boot and is not likely to play against the Steelers,...
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October 24, 2009
I've been meaning to post this all week. Whatever, **** happens. Nevertheless, here's a masterpiece to get you fired up for tomorrow. This gem was taken at last years preseason game agasint the Vikings, in which the Steelers defense held Purple Jesus to 21 yards on 12 carries. Now, is a preseason game from last year in any way indicative of what might happen when the 6-0...
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