Coach Leslie Frazier's focus is not on job security, despite the Vikings' 2-12 record. Plus, what role, if any, will Cedric Griffin have in the team's final two games of the season?
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December 19, 2011
If there is any take-away from the Minnesota Vikings' 2011 NFL season it is that there is no telling what the team will do next--a reality that ought to be construed in the worst possible light. For a team with an atavistic offensive philosophy, seemingly no defensive philosophy, unless the team's front office is playing the over each week, substantial breakdowns on special...
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December 19, 2011
It's the question that's going to keep popping up with the Vikings barelling toward a 2-14 record, which would be the worst among 51 years of Vikings football: Are you, coach Les Frazier, concerned about your future if you finish the season at 2-14? Frazier reportedly has been assured he's coming back. Of course, it doesn't take a genius to realize he wouldn't...
Leslie Frazier is coming under fire among the fan base, but with the roster in transition it would be premature to pull the plug. Despite their record, the locker room doesn’t seem to be fracturing and the roster is getting the youth makeover it needed.
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December 19, 2011
After two straight bad weeks, quarterback Christian Ponder is now creating some doubts, and coach Leslie Frazier needs to prove he can lead a rebuilding effort.
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December 18, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS After perhaps the most disappointing loss of the season, Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier took to the podium and was taking the blame for Sunday's 42-20 loss to the New Orleans Saints.The matchups certainly didn't favor Minnesota, now 2-12. The Vikings' depleted secondary was going against New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees, who is on pace to set an...
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December 19, 2011
Adrian Peterson was the No. 1 overall in many NFL Fantasy Football League Drafts this season. That comes as no great surprise, as he is still considered the most talented running back in the game today, even with emerging stars such as Lesean McCoy, Ray Rice and Arian Foster. While those three have proven to be better fantasy football running backs this season, it was Peterson who...
Percy Harvin expects he will experience some roster rebuilding, but gave his endorsement for retaining head coach Leslie Frazier. Harvin is hoping to finish the season strong, but is prepared for the anticipated offseason changes.
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December 21, 2011
Viking players are griping anonymously to the media again, and that spells more bad news for Leslie Frazier. As usual, the griping revolves around the secondary. Judd Zulgad got the scoop from inside sources that many on the Vikings are unhappy with the way the team has handled cornerback Chris Cook and his legal issues. The gripe boils down to this: While the active players are...
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December 21, 2011
We’ve written before about the dysfunction in Minnesota this season. Defensive players are ignoring coaches. The front office and coach Leslie Frazier disagreed on Donovan McNabb. Getting rid of Brad Childress has reduced drama, but seemingly only pushed it under the surface. The latest issue to bubble up: Players and possibly Frazier weren’t happy about…
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December 22, 2011
The 2011 Season can’t come to a close soon enough for the Minnesota Vikings. It has been a dismal season on all accounts, bet’s take a look at the top five story lines of the year for the Purple.
More Questions than Answers at Quarterback
The Vikings selected Christian Ponder with the 12th overall pick in the draft to be the Quarterback of the future. Facing a...
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December 22, 2011
The Washington Redskins and Minnesota Vikings will both likely be making changes in the offseason after disappointing years.
Whether the quarterbacks are among those changes remains to be seen.
The Vikings visit the Redskins on Saturday, needing to win their final two games to avoid finishing with the worst record in the franchise's 51-year history.
Minnesota's worst 16...
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