Yardbarker: Ray Edwards

The Homestand Concludes

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:45:08 -0500

CHICAGO BEARS (4-6) GAME #11 MINNESOTA VIKINGS (9-1) @ Date: 29 November 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Time: 3:15 P.M. CST Stadium: Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome TV: FOXDirecTV Ch. 712 Know Thy Enemy: Windy City Gridiron Gonzo's Prediction: Vikings 34, Bears 20 Final Score: Yes, the Vikings are playing the third game of the three-game homestand this afternoon. The Vikings will be looking to go to...

"He's still, I believe, in the college mode," Edwards said of Cherilus, pointing to the offensive...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:29:58 -0500

"He's still, I believe, in the college mode," Edwards said of Cherilus, pointing to the offensive tackle's pass-blocking technique. Specifically, Edwards said Cherilus "turns his shoulders quickly." Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards on Gosder Cherilus

Edwards Call Brings Life To A Fading Debate

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:28:25 -0500

Ray Edwards had himself a heck of a game against the Lions. Five tackles, three for a loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. However, perhaps his best play of the game was the one that hurt the Vikings more than any other. On a third down, Edwards rushed the passer as usual. [...]

Periera: Edwards Hit Not a Penalty

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:28:41 -0500

According to the good folks at SI.com, immediately after Minnesota's 27-10 victory over the Detroit Lions yesterday, Vikings' coach Brad Childress was on the phone with the NFL's VP of Officiating, Mike Periera. Chilly was apparently livid over the helmet-to-helmet hit call against defensive end Ray Edwards that led directly to the lone Detroit touchdown of the afternoon, particularly considering that it didn't appear that Edwards hit Lions' quarterback Matthew S...

Questionable calls and non-calls

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:52 -0500

The controversial penalty call on Ray Edwards on Sunday wasn't the only officiating decision that came into focus Monday.

Penalty problem

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:49:18 -0500

The Vikings entered the game with 41 penalties, the fifth-fewest in the National Football League. But the Vikings had a season-high 13 penalties Sunday against the Detroit Lions. And all the penalties cost them 91 yards. The Vikings had six penalties in the first half and seven in the second half. The Lions were called for four penalties. Viking fans clearly thought their team was getting a raw deal from referee Walt Anderson and his crew, especially after a roughing the passer penalty in...

All hands on deck at Vikings practice

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 11:45:32 -0500

The Vikings were all accounted for, at the early portion of today's practice. That, of course, includes Percy Harvin, Steve Hutchinson, Phil Loadholt and Ray Edwards. Still not sure what the status of Darius Reynaud is. He didn't look like he was going to do much today. He has been limited the last two days in practice. Besides, Jaymar Johnson has done a nice job of filling in for him, and the team may be inclined to play it safe, since hamstrings are a tricky injury for a player l...

Hutchinson and Edwards at start of practice

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:19:47 -0500

Vikings starters Ray Edwards and Steve Hutchinson were on the field for the start of practice open to reporters. Hutchinson did not practice two days last week with a back injury. He also missed Wednesday's practice before returning at least for the start of today's session. Edwards was limited on Sunday with a hamstring injury, and he missed Wednesday as well. Darius Reynaud missed a second consecutive practice, after missing Monday's game with a hamstring injury. But, accordi...

Edwards is producing

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:44:14 -0500

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards tied for the team lead when he was credited with seven tackles Sunday, matching linebacker E.J. Henderson. Edwards had a sack as well on third down during Detroit's opening drive of the second half. It was an active game for Edwards. "I always call that side a base end position, so he has to stand up against the run," Childress said. "I saw him make a bunch of chase plays. I don't know if you guys noticed, but he turns and runs to the...

Useless Training Camp Tweet o’ the Day: Judd Zulgad

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:39:33 -0500

Judd Zulgad of the Star-Trib provides us with today’s useless training camp tweet: In late game situation, Edwards just put nice move on Loadholt. Wow. Ray Edwards found someone he can burn. Unfortunately, it’s a guy on his own team, and it happened in a training camp drill. Too bad Ray couldn’t go up against Phil Loadholt every [...]

Jared Allen Annoyed by Favre

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:26:54 -0500

For some people there is no downside whatsoever to the Favre saga. They have convinced themselves that pursuing the quarterback is an absolute good, a necessity and in fact a noble quest the likes of which hasn’t been seen since the days of King Arthur. Unfortunately, despite the beliefs of these delusional few, there is in fact a negative to the whole affair - the introduction of bad vibes into the Vikings locker room. The potential for this was already demonstrated a few weeks ago w...

Jared Allen Annoyed by Favre

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:26:54 -0500

Vikings DE Ray Edwards Wants Brett Farve To Drop Attitude

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:59:10 -0500

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards wants Brett Favre on the team, but doesn't want his "prima donna attitude." "I never said we didn't want him,"...

Ray Edwards Won’t Take Any Diva Crap from Brett Favre

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:40:32 -0500

Ray Edwards may be a buttmunch in general, but when it comes to the issue of Brett Favre getting special treatment after he joins the Vikings, he gets it. One specific thing Edward advises is that Favre forgo the personal locker room he had in New York and just be one of the guys. “You’ve got to go to war with these guys,” Edwards said. “If you don’t want to share a locker room with them, that’s kind of b.s.” Edwards added, “Everybody else has g...

Vikings DE Ray Edwards Irked By New NFL Rules

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:14:34 -0500

Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards voiced his displeasure with the new rules to protect quarterbacks even more. The rule will make it illegal for...