Vikings punter Chris Kluwe is standing up for what he believes, referencing “The Emperor’s New Clothes” when talking about the NFL’s replacement officials.
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August 28, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe has never shied from sharing his opinion on a wide variety of subjects via his Twitter page, @ChrisWarcraft, and last week he took aim a sensitive subject in the NFL: replacement officials.
Four days later, Kluwe wasn't backing away from his tweets regarding poor officiating in last Friday's preseason game against...
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August 29, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings are getting closer and closer to the beginning of the regular season and their date with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sept. 9. However, they still need to select who will be their nickleback, or third string cornerback.
As of right now, the two starting cornerbacks are Chris Cook and Antoine Winfield. Cook had legal issues last year that cut his season...
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August 29, 2012
The Minnesota Vikings will wrap up their preseason with a trip down to Houston to face the defending AFC South champion Houston Texans on Thursday at 6:00 CT. The Vikings are 1-2 this preseason while the Texans are 2-1. The final preseason game is usually the one that decides who the remaining back ups will be and who will be cut.
There is a very good chance that none...
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August 28, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. A look at the rushing leaders for the Minnesota Vikings through three preseason games and the big namesdon't lead the list.
Adrian Peterson, of course, is easing his way back in after major knee surgery in December. Toby Gerhart, Peterson's effective backup the past two years, has taken the reps of a No. 1 running back in the preseason, having his chances...
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August 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings felt they were going to shape the future of their roster with the 10 players they acquired in April's NFL Draft and Minnesota wasn't planning on waiting long into the future for contributions.
The Vikings drafted two immediate starters in the first round in left tackle Matt Kalil and safety Harrison Smith. They gave the kicking...
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August 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Running back Adrian Peterson is taking his first hits in practice with the Minnesota Vikings in his continued recovery from major knee surgery.
Coach Leslie Frazier said that Peterson, who had surgery on Dec. 31 to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, has begun taking his from defenses during team drills in practice Monday. Peterson returned to practice...
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August 26, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Jasper Brinkley has been set as the Minnesota Vikings' starting middle linebacker since the offseason, but he might have finally won the job in Friday's third preseason game.
Minnesota didn't add veteran insurance in case Brinkley was slow to develop after missing all of last season after hip surgery. The starting job has been Brinkley's to lose...
Jarius Wright showed his explosiveness Friday night with a 24-yard punt return, but the Vikings still have concerns about his ability to consistently field punts outside.
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August 29, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings offseason youth movement will show in the final 53-man roster.
Once one of the most veteran teams in the league, Minnesota could be among the youngest after Fridays final cutdown to the 53-man regular season roster. With several spots still undecided, any close calls could come down to a matter of which player is the youngest and offers...
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August 29, 2012
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson makes his case for still being a top fantasy back despite his knee injury last year. Just what the world needs, another Call me Maybe parody. -TO
Call Me Maybe – Steelers Training Camp
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The Vikings believe Jerome Simpson will be a legitimate deep threat when he returns from suspension, but the fourth preseason game will be a big test for other receivers looking for an early contributing role.
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August 28, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Leslie Frazier is a quiet, unassuming gentleman; strong in his faith, considerate of others and genuinely considered one of the nicer men walking the sideline in the NFL.None of that is under dispute, but Frazier's track record as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings is a different matter. After 21 tumultuous months in charge first as an interim coach...
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August 28, 2012
The Cleveland Browns were awarded defensive lineman Ernest Owusu off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings.
At Cal, he had 55 tackles, eight sacks and one forced fumble.
He signed with the Vikings in May. Source: Scout.com Attached Thumbnails
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