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Report: Cris Carter’s kid spurns Minnesota Vikings, will sign with the Colts
For those of you who were hoping that Duron Carter would follow in his father’s footsteps and join the Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver corps, I have some bad news.
The highly touted prospect who has been drawing interest from several teams has apparently made his decision, according to ESPN insider Adam Schefter:
Montreal WR Duron Carter, son of HOF WR and ESPN analyst Cris...
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Teddy Bridgewater Looking To Bulk During The Offseason
Photo: Vikings.comFormer Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had a strong debut season in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings.
Despite being the last quarterback taken in the first round of the draft, Bridgewater was the only one named as a finalist for the Pepsi Rookie of the Year.
The Vikings won just seven games in 2014, but considering what the team had to work with, I’d...
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Vikings frontrunners to land WR Duron Carter
According to Stephen Holder of the Indianapolis Star, the Minnesota Vikings are the top candidates to land CFL star wideout Duron Carter.
Minnesota is the former team of Carter's father, Hall of Fame receiver Cris Carter.
At 6-4, 205-pounds, Carter produced 1,939 receiving yards in two CFL seasons after going undrafted. More than a dozen NFL teams reportedly have expressed interested...
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Tuesday web roundup: Minnesota Vikings
Why Minnesota Vikings Must Retain Free Agent Tom Johnson ►
On the Minnesota Vikings' to-do list this offseason, re-signing free agents is a pretty low priority. The future of star running back Adrian Peterson will be the ...
Former Viking Daunte Culpepper Talks Deflategate Controversy ►
The Vikings fell on tough times from 2001-03, but rallied to make the playoffs in ....
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2014’s Top Minnesota Vikings Celebrations
The Minnesota Vikings put together a top list of player celebrations from 2014 recently, and assembled them all in a video. Firstly, that’s kind of cool. This is the quirky and fun stuff that other sports teams and leagues do all the time, and the NFL punches in the mouth with an iron fist usually. So, nice! Way to not suck AS much, NFL!
Secondly, and more egregious, how the *...
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A true outdoorsman: Vikings' Walsh embraced stepping outside
For all the concern about Blair Walsh's move to a home outdoor stadium, the Minnesota Vikings' kicker had his season come to a pivotal point indoors.
Walsh had missed two field goals outdoors in his new temporary home, TCF Bank Stadium, in Week 14 bringing about the natural question of Walsh's consistency in the elements after spending his first two NFL seasons in the Metrodome....
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Teddy Bridgewater Deserve to Be in Offesive Rookie of the Year Conversations?
When the Minnesota Vikings drafted Teddy Bridgewater the hope was that the Louisville quarterback would end up becoming the QB of the future for the team. Christian Ponder was not going to live up to his hype and neither was Matt Cassell so the Vikings needed someone. They did not want to insert him in to the lineup as early as they did, but circumstances did not give them a choice...
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How far away are the Minnesota Vikings from competing for a Super Bowl?
The Minnesota Vikings finished in third place in the NFC North, but they are undeniably headed in the right direction.
Meanwhile on Sunday the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will play in the Super Bowl. They’re the top two seeds from their respective conferences and some people (present company included) predicted they would play in this year’s big game.
So, should...
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WATCH: Vikings wideout Charles Johnson did not get to the NFL by accident
We found this clip on Reddit, which included a compelling story about Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Charles Johnson and his path to the NFL. Check it out:
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How far away are the Minnesota Vikings from competing for a Super Bowl?
WATCH: Vikings wideout Charles Johnson did not get to the NFL by accident
Former Vikings great Cris Carter’s kid has...
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Minnesota Vikings: A Look Back at the 2014 NFL Draft
On the eve of May 8th, 2014, Johnny "Football" hype was at an all-time high. The flashy Texas A&M quarterback had put on a show at his pro day in March, completing 61 of 64 passes in front of representatives from 30 NFL teams.He donned a helmet, shoulder pads, and camouflage shorts, avoiding brooms from quarterback guru George Whitfield Jr. in a showing that left many scouts...
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Reidell: The Vikings desperately need to add a red-zone threat at wide receiver this offseason
The Minnesota Vikings have some important decisions to make headlined by running back Adrian Peterson's situation, however, another key personnel decision is their plan to bolster the wideout position.
Pass catchers Greg Jennings, Jarius Wright and Charles Johnson are the three top receivers, but none are considered top tiered.
Cordarrelle Patterson, the team 2013 first round...
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Minnesota Vikings: Top 5 Plays of 2014 — #1-3
3. Cordarrelle Patterson's 67-yard TD Run (Week 1 vs. Rams)Patterson's run brought back memories of his days as a Tennessee VolunteerThe Minnesota Vikings have been looking for a playmaking receiver since Randy Moss was traded to the Raiders in 2005. All signs pointed to Cordarrelle Patterson filling that role after scoring 7 rushing and receiving touchdowns in 2013.In 2014, he kicked...
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2014 NFL Draft Grade A Day | Minnesota Vikings
With the NFL season winding down it’s time to look at each team’s draft class and grade them on a PRODUCTION ONLY basis. Let’s see what teams had first year success and which ones are hoping for better in year two. POINTS SCALE Round 1: 0-5Round 2: 0-4Round 3: 0-3Round 4: 0-2Round 5: 0-1Round 6 & 7: Same system as undrafted. Points only awarded if player was productive...
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Tommy Mason, Minnesota Vikings 1st draft pick, dies at 75
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Running back Tommy Mason, the first draft pick in Minnesota Vikings history, has died. He was 75.
Mason's sister-in-law, Suzanne MacNeil, says Mason died Thursday at his home in Newport Beach, California. No cause of death was given.
The Vikings took Mason out of Tulane with the first overall selection in 1961. The native of Lake Charles, Louisiana, played six of...
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Vikings' first-ever draft pick Mason dies at 75
Tommy Mason, the first-ever draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings' organization, died Wednesday night. He was 75 years old.
"Tommy was an enormous talent," Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton, a teammate of Mason's with Minnesota, said in a release put out by the team. "He was a great player, a humble man and an outstanding teammate. I will always cherish the years I spent with...
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Mike Zimmer Discusses Deflate-gate and Use of “Eligible” Receivers
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer who looks to be unmoved by the NFL’s investigation of New England using under-inflated footballs, weighed in with his opinions on the recent accusations of the Patriots (via NFL.com).
In addressing the under-inflated football findings, Zimmer said
I think it was like 41-7, right? I don’t think the balls had a lot to do with it.
The score...
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Minnesota Vikings: David Cobb Impresses at Senior Bowl
Saying goodbye is difficult, in both life and sports. For Minnesota Vikings fans, the hardest "goodbye" may come this offseason if Adrian Peterson doesn't return to the team.Since arriving in Minnesota as the 7th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, Peterson has put together a Hall of Fame career. In 104 games, he's rushed for 10,190 yards and 86 touchdowns, all while averaging 5...
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Vikings new stadium could be 'death trap' for birds
The Minnesota Vikings will open a brand-new state of the art stadium in Minneapolis in 2016. The venue will also host the Super Bowl in 2018.
Sadly, authorities in charge of erecting the stadium have refused to heed calls from the Audubon Society and other local organizations that have indicated the stadium’s glass facade will be a “death trap” for the local bird population...
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Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater wants to reunite with old Louisville teammate
The Minnesota Vikings won’t be on the clock for another few months, but it’s never early to start some wild speculation about the NFL Draft.
One position the Vikings could use an ugprade at is wide receiver. If you ask Teddy Bridgewater, he already has somebody in mind. According to a report by Darren Wolfson of ESPN, he wants to reuinte with Louisville teammate DeVante Parker...
Vikings GM wants Adrian Peterson back
If Adrian Peterson plans on playing in the NFL next season, the Minnesota Vikings will have him. On Wednesday, Vikings general manager Rick Spielman made it clear that the team expects Peterson back when he becomes eligible for reinstatement on April 15. “I don’t know if there’s a team in the NFL that wouldn’t want...Read More
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2014 Vikings Review: Hot Quarterback Action
Slowly but surely we are going to get through the positions and players of the 2014 Vikings and summarize just how good (or awful!) they were in 2014. With a final 7-9 record, you can bet that the aggregate results will be “mediocre.” However, you can bet your ass there were some areas that stuck out. Let’s remember those fondly, instead.
QUARTERBACKS
Which Ones?
Teddy...
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Vikings Sign 2 for futures contract, become immediate contenders
This week has been a busy week for the Minnesota Vikings, including cleaning out their lockers and not playing in the playoffs. Again. But that doesn’t mean everything is casual readings of Kerouac and hand holding sessions. Some people on the Vikings team actually have to work year-round.
That includes the Minnesota front office, who has been busy signing players to future contracts...
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Minnesota Vikings: Building Blocks, Question Marks, and Cuts
The Minnesota Vikings recently wrapped up their 2014 season. While record wise it wasn’t one to remember, they did have plenty of young talent step up and show they belong in this league. The Vikings also had some players who took a step back this season and now have futures that are anything but clear. There are also a handful of veterans who have likely played their last...
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Vikings’ Mike Zimmer: Adrian Peterson was Always Great with me
The Minnesota Vikings played all season long without suspended running back Adrian Peterson. Not eligible to return until a month after the free agency period begins, Peterson’s future as a Viking is up in the air.
However, as far as coach Mike Zimmer is concerned, he’d welcome back Peterson in a beat of a heart (via NFL.com).
Adrian was always great with me. I think he’s...
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