LESLIE FRAZIER RUMORS

The Rick Spielman takeover

Vikings GM Rick Spielman Minnesota Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman has been drafting for two years. And like quarterbacks who come into the league he gets a few years to prove himself. If by the third year it hasn’t clicked yet that’s it, give up. In April’s draft Spielman blew expectations out of the water. An unbelievable draft two years in a row is noteworthy for the...
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NOT FEELING MINNESOTA

Wallace rejected big Vikings offer?

According to his father, wide receiver Mike Wallace turned down a more lucrative offer from the Vikings and instead took less money to sign with the Dolphins.

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Vikings hope to be healthy by training camp

MAPLE GROVE, Minn. The Minnesota Vikings are hoping they're getting all of their injuries and rehabilitation out of the way now. Pro Bowl linebacker Chad Greenway underwent microscopic knee surgery on Wednesday to "clean up" some damage and undrafted rookie linebacker Nathan Williams had surgery to repair an ankle injury, Minnesota coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday...
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Pro Bowl 'flipped the switch' for Vikings' Kyle Rudolph

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier has been around the NFL for a long time and stresses the groundwork put in during the summer to set the standard for the upcoming season. But one player is forcing Frazier to calm himself down and realize it's still only June. Tight end Kyle Rudolph, entering his third year in the NFL, is turning heads at Minnesota...
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12 days ago  |  Discuss

Leslie Frazier wants Antoine Winfield back

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier has told free agent cornerback Antoine Winfield that he wants him back. “We’re all human,” Frazier said, per TwinCities.com. “We all like to know we’re wanted. I’ve tried to make that clear to him. I’ll let him know, ‘If you’ve got any questions, you know how to reach me.’ ” Frazier says they’ll look at picking iup...
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April 08, 2013  |  1 Comment

Frazier stays focused despite short contract

Leslie Frazier is a gentleman. Considerate and professional, Frazier is regarded as one of the nicest men in the NFL. He's calm and doesn't get overly worked up over situations that arise. His players on the Minnesota Vikings credit him for just those virtues. Even when slighted in this case not receiving the longer-term extension he was expected to receive this offseason...
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February 23, 2013  |  Discuss

Spielman reiterates Vikings' support for Frazier

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Leslie Frazier never received the contract extension expected by many after he helped guide the Minnesota Vikings to a seven-win improvement in 2012, a 10-6 record and a spot in the playoffs. Instead of extending Frazier's deal, Minnesota chose this week to exercise an option on his contract, which has him now tied to the Vikings through the 2014 season...
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February 15, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Leslie Frazier agrees to multi-year extension with the Vikings

According to the Associated Press, head coach Leslie Frazier has agreed to a multi-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings. Frazier did an amazing job in helping the Vikings get to the playoffs this past season when most people thought they would be one of the worst teams in the league.     Need NFL Tickets? var _CI = _CI || {}; (function() { var script = document...
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February 13, 2013  |  Discuss

No decision yet on Frazier's contract extension

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. While the coaching carousel has been spinning feverishly in the NFL this month, there has been little news with the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff. For a team that has seen its share of turnover in recent years, the silence is probably being enjoyed. Other than interviews for special teams coordinator Mike Priefer and Mike Singletary, the co-linebackers coach...
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January 28, 2013  |  Discuss

Report: Vikings will sign Leslie Frazier to an extension

According to Judd Zulgad of 1500ESPN.com, Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier will certainly get a contract extension during the offseason, since his contract only runs through 2013. Zulgad believes Frazier may want hold off on signing an extension until the season is over and this makes sense, expecially of the Vikings make a playoff run.   Need NFL Tickets? var _CI...
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December 26, 2012  |  1 Comment
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