An NFL spokesman says Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will play in the season-opener at Cleveland this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case this week.
The players are challenging a four-game suspension handed down for violating the league's drug policy. Neither is accused of taking steroids, and the case is tied up in court.
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Via The Viking Age
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September 09, 2009
NFL stars from Chad OchoCinco to Bernard Berrian have spoken out against the NFL’s anti-Twitter policies, with Ocho taking the radical step of deleting his account in protest.
Originally, I was inclined to side with Ocho and Berrian, mostly because I think Twitter is a lot of fun, and I enjoy the antics of those athletes [...]
Via Fox Sports
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September 09, 2009
Remember Brett Favre's first answer to Vikings coach Brad Childress? My body isn't up for this, he said. Six weeks later, Minnesota's new quarterback wants to remind the football world just how old he is.
"I may not finish the year. If you would have asked me my first year if I would finish I'd have said, 'I may not,"' Favre said. "No one...
Via CBSSports.com
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September 08, 2009
An NFL spokesman says Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will play in the season-opener at Cleveland this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case this week.
Via Purple Jesus Diaries
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September 07, 2009
John David Booty could write a book: It was only a week ago when we were talking about sending Tarvaris Jackson down river to some forgotten land on a flaming boat and giving his roster spot to the self anointed future of the franchise, John David Booty. But holy ****, Booty, you looked spectacularly horrible [...]
Via GridironFans.com
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September 07, 2009
Vikings safety Madieu Williams and linebacker Erin Henderson were not on the field for the early portion of practice that the media is allowed to...
Via NFL.com
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September 09, 2009
Brett Favre said Wednesday he "absolutely" would sit out this season if he's not healthy enough to suit up as Minnesota's quarterback. The 39-year-old also said he "may not" be able to play in all 16 regular-season games.
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September 08, 2009
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September 10, 2009
Stopping the Vikings running game with Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor is only part of the equation.
Via Chicago Tribune
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September 07, 2009
Players Only: My first trip to Lambeau, we were 0-4. We were up like 24-3 in the game and ended up winning 27-24. I had a sack of Brett Favre. As a rookie! I was excited. I watched Brett Favre my whole life growing up as a kid. He was the man, still was the man then.
Via GridironFans.com
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September 09, 2009
Brett Favre insists he won't let his durability streak hurt the Vikings. Favre will make his 270th straight start when Minnesota plays at Cleveland...
Via Bleacher Report
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September 07, 2009
I have been waiting for this day to come.
We are about a month into Brett Favre being a Minnesota Viking. Now, I have not been waiting because I have a desire to see him in a purple uniform for the Vikes this season.
Oh no, I have been waiting because I cannot begin to tell you how sick and tired I was of hearing about this old man.
Do not get me wrong, I think Favre is one of...
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