Wilfs take low-profile rout to leading Vikings
While some NFL owners prefer to be out front as the faces of their franchises, Minnesota Vikings owners Zygi and Mark Wilf stay behind the scenes providing quiet support.
They are rarely quoted about the team. Instead, they shell out big bucks for new turf for the team's practice facility, help defensive end Everson Griffen after his mother suddenly died during the season and...
Griffen gives Vikings another top pass rusher
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings weren't sure if they could count on Everson Griffen after two spotty seasons, despite the potential he flashed as a pass rusher.
After two games as a nearly-every-down defensive end, Griffen's progress has been clarified. With personal growth through a tragic experience, some technique improvement and a recent chance for...
Griffen giving Vikings another solid pass rusher
Everson Griffen has emerged as a reliable, productive player in his third season with Minnesota.
The Vikings weren't sure they could count on him after his first two years. But with personal growth, technique improvement and a recent opportunity, Griffen has been able to prove his worth.
Defensive end Brian Robison missed the game at Houston with a sprained right shoulder,...
Everson Griffen and Fred Evans Got Some Break Dancing Moves
Minnesota Vikings defensive players, defensive end Everson Griffen and defensive tackle Fred Evans, have both been having decent seasons. Sunday they both came up big too, with Evans getting possibly the defensive play of the year when he sacked Matt Schaub on third and goal and forced the Texans into a field goal. It was awesome.
For some fans, this activity from two relatively...
Robison inactive, Griffen to start
The Vikings made DE Brian Robison inactive with a shoulder injury, paving the way for Everson Griffen to get his first start of the season.
Minnesota Vikings end practice with breakdancing competition
This is absolutely outstanding. A great job by the coaching staff to try and keep players loose and having fun. The NFL is a grind, and this is a great way to take some of the pressure off of these players.The defensive lineman looked like they took control of this competition, with Everson Griffen and Fred Evans stealing the show.Video via: Vikingsupdate.com
Vikings' key versus Texans is slowing Watt
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. How uptight are the Minnesota Vikings with the playoffs on the line over the season's final two weeks?
So uptight that they staged a dance-off between defensive linemen Fred Evans and Everson Griffen recently. Minnesota is focused on trying to win its third road game of the season Sunday when it travels to 12-2 Houston before the season finale at home against...
Vikings' key versus Texans is slowing Watt
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. How uptight are the Minnesota Vikings with the playoffs on the line over the season's final two weeks?
So uptight that they staged a dance-off between defensive linemen Fred Evans and Everson Griffen recently. Minnesota is focused on trying to win its third road game of the season Sunday when it travels to 12-2 Houston before the season finale at home against...
Vikings Conclude Practice With Breakdancing Circle (Video)
Despite being 8-6 on the season, the Minnesota Vikings are likely on the outside of the playoff picture. So, you’ve got to find some way to have fun, right?
The Vikings concluded Friday’s practice just the way every meeting of people for any occasion ever should end — with a breakdancing circle. You’d figure that a team of world-class athletes would have a few dancers in...
Vikings break danced to end practice (Video)
The Minnesota Vikings are 8-6 and contending for a playoff spot, and they sure know how to keep the atmosphere loose. At the end of their practice Friday, several players began breakdancing. According to Deadspin, Everson Griffen started it off, and then Fred Evans really got it going.
Awesome show gents, though, I must say that nobody tops Bernard Pollard when it comes to NFL players dancing.
Vikings players breakdance at end of practice (Video)
The Minnesota Vikings are in the thick of the NFC wildcard race, and face a tough test Sunday against the Texans.
But if you think they're all business in their preparation ... well, guess again.
In a video provided by VikingsUpdate.com, defensive end Everson Griffin and defensive tackle Fred Evans engaged in a friendly breakdance competition at the end of Friday's...
Notebook: Griffen productive, maturing
Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen will get the start if Brian Robison can’t play, but Griffen has showed an increase in on-field production and off-field maturity. Plus, Chris Cook should be ready to play Sunday, Blair Walsh wins an award and more notes.
Bears QB Jay Cutler Says He'll Be Ready To Play Vs Packers
One day after taking a whiplash-type hit to the neck, Bears quarterback Jay Cutler informed radio listeners, I should be ready to go later in the week.
Appearing on his weekly ESPN radio show, Cutler said his neck was a bit tight but that he received treatment Monday morning and should be ready to play Sunday vs. the Green Bay Packers.
Cutler suffered the injury when he was...
Game Recap: Bears Fall To 8-5 On Season After 21-14 Loss At The Metrodome
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (69) celebrates and Chicago Bears guard Edwin Williams (70) and tackle J’Marcus Webb (73) watch. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)
The Chicago Bears...
Game Recap: Bears Fall To 8-5 On Season After 21-14 Loss At The Metrodome
[caption id="attachment_10577" align="alignleft" width="300"] Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) in the second quarter Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 at Mall of America Field in Minneapolis. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen (69) celebrates and Chicago Bears guard Edwin Williams...
Bears QB Jay Cutler Exits Vs Vikings After Taking Hit To Head
Bears quarterback Jay Cutler has left the game at Minnesota after taking a hit to the head in the fourth quarter Sunday by Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen that drew a penalty, the Associated Press reports. Cutler stayed in for the rest of that drive, but when the Bears got the ball back Jason Campbell was in the game instead.
There was no immediate word whether Cutler was...
Vikings' Griffen, Brinkley fined; Allen, Peterson practice
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen and linebacker Jasper Brinkley were fined for plays against the Green Bay Packers last weekend, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported Friday. Griffen was fined $15,750 for roughing Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Brinkley was fined $7,875 for a facemask against wide receiver Randall Cobb. There was no penalty called on the play...
Griffen fined for late hit on Packers' Rodgers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Now that defensive end Everson Griffen has been fined, the Minnesota Vikings won't be any more pleased with the NFL over what it felt was a penalty on a clean play in last Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
The NFL announced Friday that Griffen will lose 15,750 for a roughing-the-passer penalty on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers late in the second quarter...
Griffen fined for late hit on Packers' Rodgers
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Now that defensive end Everson Griffen has been fined, the Minnesota Vikings won't be any more pleased with the NFL over what it felt was a penalty on a clean play in last Sunday's loss to Green Bay.
The NFL announced Friday that Griffen will lose 15,750 for a roughing-the-passer penalty on Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers late in the second quarter...
Griffen hoping to pressure Cutler early
The Vikings didn’t take advantage of the Bears’ makeshift offensive line in the first meeting, but Everson Griffen is hoping they can change that Sunday.
PJD's Game Ten Recap: Lions Lose King of Jungle Crown
Detroit Brought Lions, I Brought Crow: And it's not bad, really. You just have to char it a bit. It's kind of stringy, but that's all. And I'm not eating ALL of the crow, because despite the fact that the Vikings won on Sunday, it doesn't mean that they DOMINATED. All it means is that Purple Jesus saved their ass once again (171 yards and a TD?!), and they got...
Vikings DE Everson Griffen Back With Team, Plans On Playing…
Vikings DE Everson Griffen Back With Team, Plans On Playing Sunday -
On Wednesday, Minnesota Vikings DE Everson Griffen’s mother, 52-year-old Sabrina Scott, passed away while she was in town visiting him. Griffen was absent from practice on Thursday, but returned on Friday and plans to travel with the team and play on Sunday in Washington. “My mom would have wanted me to come...
Griffen back on the field for his mom
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen returned to the practice field Friday, two days after his mother had passed away, and said he felt "safe" being around the team.
Griffen's mother, Sabrina Scott, died Wednesday at Griffen's Chaska, Minn., home while he was at Winter Park for team meetings. Griffen received the tragic news from...
Griffen back on the field for his mom
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen returned to the practice field Friday, two days after his mother had passed away, and said he felt "safe" being around the team.
Griffen's mother, Sabrina Scott, died Wednesday at Griffen's Chaska, Minn., home while he was at Winter Park for team meetings. Griffen received the tragic news from...
Griffen returns after mother’s death
Vikings defensive lineman Everson Griffen is expected to play Sunday and returned to work Friday, only two days after his mother’s unexpected death in Eden Prairie.
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