New York Jets Target Former Minnesota Vikings Defensive Line Guru Karl Dunbar as New DL Coach
In the wake of a disappointing 2011 season, the New York Jets have promised to make changes, and the upgrading of the coaching staff under head man Rex Ryan has been a top priority so far.
After totally revamping their offensive coaching staff with a new offensive coordinator and new offensive line coach among other things, it appears the Jets are now looking to make changes on defense...
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15 days ago
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15 days ago
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Vikings' Williams looks ahead to next season
At 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds, Kevin Williams has been a physical force in the middle of the Minnesota Vikings defense for nine years.
The soft-spoken defensive tackle has contradicted his size with remarkable agility and durability. Williams had only missed two games in his career entering the 2011 season, but all the years and games might have begun to wear on his big frame.
When...
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18 days ago
Vikings' Williams looks ahead to next season
At 6-foot-5 and 311 pounds, Kevin Williams has been a physical force in the middle of the Minnesota Vikings defense for nine years.
The soft-spoken defensive tackle has contradicted his size with remarkable agility and durability. Williams had only missed two games in his career entering the 2011 season, but all the years and games might have begun to wear on his big frame.
When...
Via Fox Sports North
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18 days ago
How the Vikings Can Put the Egg Back Together Again in 2012
The Minnesota Vikings face as many challenges as many of the 2011 non-playoff teams entering the 2011-2012 off-season. Those challenges are mitigated, however, by the fact that the Vikings have some high-caliber players at key positions. Those players make the team's prospects brighter than are those for teams such as the Colts, Cardinals, Browns, Jets, Bucs, or many of the...
Via Vikes Geek
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22 days ago
Colts Williams hired to coach Vikings defense
Making the final changes to his defensive coaching staff Thursday, Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier hired two assistants he was very familiar with, having worked with each in the past.Familiarity will be a key as Frazier imposes his philosophies on Minnesota's defensive schemes. Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams was named the Vikings' defensive...
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25 days ago
Colts Williams hired to coach Vikings defense
Making the final changes to his defensive coaching staff Thursday, Minnesota Vikings coach Leslie Frazier hired two assistants he was very familiar with, having worked with each in the past.Familiarity will be a key as Frazier imposes his philosophies on Minnesota's defensive schemes. Indianapolis Colts defensive backs coach Alan Williams was named the Vikings' defensive...
Via Fox Sports North
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25 days ago
Jets Interview Former Vikings D-Line Coach Karl Dunbar
Former Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar interviewed with the Jets in Florham Park yesterday, according to Jenny Vrentas of the Newark Star-Ledger who cites a person with knowledge of his visit. Dunbar spent six seasons in Minnesota, coaching top interior linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams, and defensive end Jared Allen, who led the league in sacks this year. His interview...
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January 12, 2012
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January 12, 2012
Bucs Should Consider Karl Dunbar
In the Buccaneers coaching search, Karl Dunbar should be considered when it comes to the Defensive Line
TAMPA — The coaching search for the Bucs extends beyond just the head coaching vacancy. The entire staff was relieved of their duties and Tampa is looking to fill all the holes.
The job to fill the positions may be left up to the ultimate head coach but a guy the Buccaneers...
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January 09, 2012
Consistent with On-Going Organizational Dementia, Vikings Fire Best Coach
On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings made it official--the organization truly is clueless. After agreeing to interview the former head coach of the disastrous Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Vikings showed the door to Kyle Dunbar, coach of the one consistently bright spot on their team. Asked whether he was getting a raw deal, Dunbar, playing the part of someone who knows he did get a raw...
Via Vikes Geek
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January 07, 2012
Bears name Mike Tice offensive coordinator
Here's the text of the official release:
BEARS NAME MIKE TICE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
LAKE FOREST, IL – The Chicago Bears promoted Mike Tice today, making him their offensive coordinator. Tice has spent the last two seasons as the Bears offensive line coach. This season, the Bears offensive line helped a Bears rushing attack produce 2,015 yards, just the second time they have...
Via Midway Illustrated
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
Bears name Mike Tice offensive coordinator
Here's the text of the official release:
BEARS NAME MIKE TICE OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
LAKE FOREST, IL – The Chicago Bears promoted Mike Tice today, making him their offensive coordinator. Tice has spent the last two seasons as the Bears offensive line coach. This season, the Bears offensive line helped a Bears rushing attack produce 2,015 yards, just the second time they have...
Via Midway Illustrated
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January 06, 2012
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January 06, 2012
DIMINISHING RETURNS
Seven iconic NFL players who have faded
Toby Ketih said it best, "I ain't as good as I once was." It happens to almost every player throughout their NFL career--they lose their mojo. Urban Dictionary defines Mojo as: "sex appeal, talent, self-confidence, and self-assuredness." Sometimes, an NFL player's ego gets so large, it is hard for him to accept that his mojo would ever go missing. Here...
Via Football Nation
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December 22, 2011
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December 22, 2011
March Of Futility: Vikings Vs. Saints
Drew Brees is not going to get 555 passing yards today, okay? So let’s just forget that crap right now. If I had to guess a number I’d go with 288 on the nose. That’s with 3 touchdowns. Add two long rushing touchdowns for Darren Sproles and you get 35 points. My final score prediction is 38-21. The Saints will get up big in the first half and the Vikings will chip...
Via The Viking Age
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December 18, 2011
Run defense leaves Williams frustrated
Pro Bowl defensive tackle Kevin Williams was frustrated with the Vikings’ inability to stop a basic running play by the Denver Broncos, and Leslie Frazier acknowledged the issues there as well. What was the problem that had Williams so frustrated?
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December 07, 2011
Falcons vs Texans – Five Falcons That Need To Perform
Heading into this weekend there are a few Falcons players that will need step up for the Falcons to be victorious. Here are five Falcons that will be crucial in deciding the fate of the Falcons – Texans encounter on Sunday afternoon.RG Joe Hawley - It’s fair to say that Hawley struggled in pass protection against the Vikings and DT Kevin Williams in particular. This week...
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December 02, 2011
Notebook: Allen, Williams snap streaks
Jared Allen’s sack streak ended and Kevin Williams’ sackless streak ended, too. They each talked about their streaks. Plus, get 15 notes that help tell the tale of the Vikings’ loss.
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November 20, 2011
Week 11 fantasy IDP rankings
Week 10 was an eventful one in the IDP world, with a fair amount of movement due to injuries and personnel changes in particular.
The biggest personnel change was likely the benching of Rocky McIntosh in Washington, which allowed 2010 fourth-round pick Perry Riley to land in the starting lineup. The LSU product is atop the riser list after his nine-tackle (seven solo) debut against...
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November 18, 2011
Williams misses other half of his Wall
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. After the Vikings lost, 33-27, on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers, former Minnesota offensive lineman Bryant McKinnie took to Twitter to share his thoughts on the loss.
McKinnie, who signed with the Baltimore Ravens after being released by the Vikings in training camp, praised rookie quarterback Christian Ponders first start. But then he offered his opinion...
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October 27, 2011
Vikings run defense faltering in key moments
For years the Minnesota Vikings defense has prided itself on one basic and unyielding tenet - smash the run game.
You don't run on us, they said. And opponents didn't.
What has been one of the best run defenses in league history is showing more and more cracks at the worst possible times, with the latest coming in a 33-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. Needing...
Via AP on Fox
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October 25, 2011
Vikings DT Kevin Williams Fined $15,000
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams has been fined $15,000 for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, Tom Pelissero of 1500ESPN.com reports. Williams was flagged on the play, which occurred with 1:55 to play in the third quarter of the Vikings' 36-10 loss. Pelissero notes that Williams was flagged $7,500 for a helmet-to-hit on Cutler last December. Between...
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October 21, 2011
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October 21, 2011
Vikings DT Kevin Williams Takes Exception To Leslie Frazier's Comments
Defensive tackle Kevin Williams takes exception to Frazier's comments on Monday that the defensive line was "not nearly as physical" as the Bears in a 39-10 loss Sunday at Soldier Field according to Jeremey Fowler of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "If you want to call somebody out, call who you're talking about out," the six-time Pro Bowler said today. "...
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October 21, 2011
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October 21, 2011
Vikings' Williams doesn't buy idea he got pushed around by Bears
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams doesn't take kindly to the idea that he was pushed around in a 39-10 loss to the Bears last Sunday. Even if the one doing the suggesting was Vikings coach Leslie Frazier.
Via NFL.com
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October 21, 2011
Kevin Williams Criticizes Leslie Frazier For Slamming D-Line
Leslie Frazier is known as a players’ coach, but at least one Vikings player isn’t happy with the man in charge after some critical comments aimed at the defensive line. On Monday Frazier went after his entire D-line for not being physical enough in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Bears. On Friday, defensive tackle Kevin Williams took issue with Frazier’s lump...
Via The Viking Age
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October 21, 2011
Even the O-line looks good, thwarting Vikings’ only strong unit
The Minnesota Vikings are searching for an identity, the byproduct of a rash of offseason changes, including a new head coach and quarterback. So much of the Bears’ dominance of the Vikings in a 39-10 rout could be tempered, except in one notable way: The Vikings boast one of the NFL’s best defensive lines, featuring Jared Allen and Kevin Williams, two perennial Pro Bowl players...
Via Inside the Bears
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October 16, 2011
Vikings Could Be Sellers At The Trade Deadline
The rebuilding Vikings (1-4) are believed to be sellers more than buyers and would be willing to dump players rather than acquire them according to Charlie Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. One trade possibility for the Vikings would seem to be aging cornerback Antoine Winfield, 34, for a late-round draft pick if not for his injured neck. There's also been chatter that the New...
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October 16, 2011
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