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'Hank' Hill? Vikings recall him for his brain

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:00:00 -0500

SANTA CLARA – Flying back to Minnesota after road games in 2005, Vikings quarterbacks Shaun Hill and Brad Johnson always found two seats together and talked X's and O's until the plane was parked at the gate. What was telling was that Johnson, a 13-year veteran at the time, would listen closely to what Hill would have to say. And Hill had never even taken a regular-season snap. "I just thought that he had a feel for the game," Johnson said. "He would tell me what...

Week 2: Seahawks at 49ers

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:49:09 -0500

* * * The Seahawks will be without six big contributors. Left tackle Walter Jones, receiver Deion Branch, center Chris Spencer, linebacker Leroy Hill, cornerback Travis Fisher and defensive tackle Brandon Mebane are among Seattle's inactive players. Mike Teel is the third quarterback, and defensive tackle Michael Bennett is also on the inactive list. Meanwhile, the 49ers do not have many injury concerns entering this game. Here is their list of inactive players: Nate Davis ...

Taking a microscope to exhibition opener

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 10:55:02 -0500

3 THINGS WE LEARNED 1. Defensive end Nick Reed has got some football smarts, which he showed by reading a pump fake from the Chargers No. 3 quarterback and falling back in position to pick off the pass. Reed also had the speed to provide pressure, registering a sack. Reed isn't going to grow another 4 inches or gain 30 pounds to fit the mold of an NFL defensive end, but he just might crack the roster with an uncanny ability to make plays.2. Offensive lineman Max Unger is versatile as...

Wild Cat Execution the Least of Vikings' Offensive Concerns

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:49:00 -0500

Much has been made of the Minnesota Vikings' reported flirtation with the Wildcat offense in 2009. With first-round pick Percy Harvin taking some snaps under center at training camp, the Vikings' fan base is being led to believe that head coach Brad Childress is on the precipice of discarding his old, staid stripes in favor of the more free-wheeling, daring-do offense.Before the cart races too far in front of the horse, however, it is worth noting the numerous obstacles to such a star...

2009 NFL Draft Grades - All 32 Teams

Fri, 01 May 2009 16:04:02 -0500

After talking about speculation regarding the draft for weeks TV and radio commentators often wrap up their draft coverage by griping about why grades are a foolish endeavor to feed our need for instant gratification. They are correct when they say you can't truly grade a draft for three years but they rarely follow it up by grading the 2006 draft (hint: anybody can tell you how a team did three years later). Enough of my babbling. After writing mock drafts, profiles, articles and rank...

Tuesday Wire Tap

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 16:12:13 -0500

We aren't even to the midway point of the NFL season and we have already experienced some pretty significant injuries. Nothing like the loss we incurred this following Sunday when Ronnie Brown went down in the New England game, however no injury has been as big as that one. It's unfortunate because Brown was the only bright spot playing on a losing team in Miami and this seasons top fantasy point producer for all running backs. However, changes and being able to adapt to change is an ...

NFL Week 6 Review, Week 7 Preview, and Fantasy Hockey

Sun, 21 Oct 2007 06:37:55 -0500

Listen as T- Money reviews Week 6 of the NFL Season, including Monday Night Match Up between the New York Giants and the Atlanta Falcons. He also previews Week 7 in the NFL, and welcomes FIO contributor Rob Edwards to talk some Fantasy Hockey. Topics Covered: 1)NFL Week 6 Review 2)Monday Night Match Up- Giants vs. Falcons- Plaxico, who needs practice? 3)Week 6 Preview- Defense vs. Offense-- Jaguars vs. Colts 4)Studs in Fantasy Hockey... Peter Forsberg 5)The All Away Arena? NHL in Vegas? 6)BoSox - Indians Game 7- Matsauzaka vs. Westbrook

Wednesday: Week 7 Waiver Wire Pick-Ups

Wed, 17 Oct 2007 17:58:01 -0500

Another one of FIO's weekly fantasy football columns, co-founder & NFL head Adam Allen clues you in on some possible fantasy free agents to lookout for in Week 7, including "Plug and Play," the Rookie Radar and some long stretches that could pan out. Check this article each and every week on Wednesdays.