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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. The sight of Kyle Rudolph all 6-foot-6, 258 pounds of him split out wide in the Minnesota Vikings' offense is striking, a stark contrast to the slighter receivers typically lined up in the same area.Rudolph, the team's second-round pick in 2011, has found himself in the spot often during organized team activities the past three weeks. It's also...
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Intentional or not, the Minnesota Vikings had a recurring theme during free agency this offseason, taking chances on reclamation projects by signing players coming off significant, sometimes season-ending, injuries.
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. When the Minnesota Vikings traded back into the end of the first round of April's NFL draft to select Harrison Smith, it was widely believed the team had a certain starter at one of its two safety positions.
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NFL Network's Ian Rapoport: Adrian Peterson Could Be Ready Week 1
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Hosts Steve Bennett and Don Russ interview the biggest names in sports media and pop culture each week on Football Nation's The Sports-Casters podcast.
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June 14, 2012
Greenway still hosting Father’s Day run
Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway will continue to host a Father’s Day fundraising 5K run despite tending to the health of his own father. Plus, the new Stadium Authority has been named and next week’s minicamp schedule is set.
2012 Post Draft Winners/Losers: Minnesota Vikings
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The Vikings lost for winnning last season as their week 16 meaningless victory in Washington was very costly in multiple ways. Minnesota lost all everything RB Adrian Peterson to an ACL/MCL injury and dropped to the #3 draft spot (one spot behind St Louis which got multiple picks from Washington in the RG3 sweepstakes). Despite playing in the loaded NFC North, 2nd year QB Christian...
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Carr getting used to Vikings’ zone scheme
The Vikings added a veteran presence when they signed CB Chris Carr, but the 29-year-old is getting used to Minnesota’s zone coverages after playing primarily man with the Baltimore Ravens. See what Carr had to say about the differences, working with the Vikings’ young CBs and more.
What Your Vikings Gift to your Dad Says this Father's Day
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June 15, 2012
Did you remember Father's Day is just around the corner? "Oh, ****, no!" Yeah, well ... I'll give you like 20 seconds to go send a card but you done messed up already, you know that right? Regardless, Father's Day holds a special place in our hearts at Purple Jesus Diaries because it helps us be reminded of our favorite father, namely, whichever deity you worship...
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Titans Sign Ex-Vikings OG/C Jon Cooper To A One-Year Deal
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The Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal with center/guard Jon Cooper, who spent the past two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. Cooper played in 13 games for the Vikings with one start in his career. He played in 12 games in 2010, but was waived after one game last year. Source: TitansInsider Attached Thumbnails
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Dynasty Fantasy Football: Vikings QB Joe Webb and Others Are Hidden Treasures
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June 15, 2012
Joe Webb could be a hidden gem for Dynasty Fantasy Football owners.
Editor’s Note: Our newest writer, Thomas Casale, runs a fantasy football blog at www.ThePigskinGuy.com. His column, “The Fire Sale,” is featured on CNN/SI every week during the NFL season. Thomas started writing about fantasy football in 1998 and his work has been published on a number of different...
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June 15, 2012
No workout for Banks with Vikings on Friday
By TIM YOTTER
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The Vikings and free-agent linebacker Brian Banks are trying to schedule to a workout, but it won't be today, according to a source.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier confirmed the Vikings' interest in Banks Tuesday, saying, "I know in talking to (general manager Rick Spielman) and the scouting staff, that's something that we've talked...
Dynasty Fantasy Football: Vikings QB Joe Webb and Others Are Hidden Treasures
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Editor’s Note: Our newest writer, Thomas Casale, runs a fantasy football blog at www.ThePigskinGuy.com. His column, “The Fire Sale,” is featured on CNN/SI every week during the NFL season. Thomas...
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