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Wade reworks contract
September 03, 2009 by
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Although there has been speculation that Bobby Wade’s roster spot with the Vikings might be in jeopardy that almost certainly isn’t the case.
That’s because, according to people with knowledge of the situation, the veteran wide receiver has agreed to restructure the...
Goodell: Vikings stadium needs to get done
September 03, 2009 by
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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell didn’t break any new ground but he did comment about the Vikings stadium situation during an interview with “The Sports Take with Sports Professor Rick Horrow” on Versus.
“We have a franchise that is owned by someone that really...
Gruden praises Peterson
September 03, 2009 by
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Vikings coach Brad Childress isn’t the only person who thinks highly of running back Adrian Peterson.
A day after Childress called Peterson the best player in the NFL, ESPN analyst and former NFL coach Jon Gruden took it to another level. “He might be the best back I...
McKinnie’s injury
September 03, 2009 by
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Given that the Vikings will be resting many of their starters in Friday night’s preseason finale against Dallas, there is a good chance left tackle Bryant McKinnie wasn’t going to play anyway. But that seems to be a given after McKinnie suffered some type of injury during...
Live chat reminder
September 03, 2009 by
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Just wanted to remind everyone that Judd and I are hosting a live chat at noon central. Questions can be submitted a few minutes before then.
Hope you join us.
Is Wade’s future in Minnesota?
September 03, 2009 by
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Jason La Canfora has an interesting blog item on NFL.com in which he speculates that the Vikings could part ways with veteran wide receiver Bobby Wade on Saturday as they cut down to the 53-man roster limit.
Wade is one of my favorite guys on the Vikings roster — he’...
Forbes: Vikings value down, ranking up
September 02, 2009 by
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There was good news and bad news for the Vikings in Forbes magazine’s annual ratings of the value of NFL teams.
The latest edition, which was just released, has the Vikings’ value dropping from $839 million a year ago to $835 million. So what’s the good news? After...
Childress: Peterson is the best in the NFL
September 02, 2009 by
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It should come as no surprise that Brad Childress might be a little biased when it comes to Adrian Peterson.
Childress has watched Peterson make life miserable for opposing defenses since the Vikings drafted the running back seventh overall in 2007. Last season, Peterson won the rushing...
Favre won’t play Friday night
September 02, 2009 by
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Coach Brad Childress made it clear he doesn’t plan to play quarterback Brett Favre on Friday and indicated many of his other established starters won’t play as well as the Vikings close the preseason against the Dallas Cowboys at the Metrodome.
“I think we’...
Pre-practice notes
September 02, 2009 by
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Left tackle Bryant McKinnie was not on the field for practice during the early portion that the media is allowed to watch. Not sure his status, but he did not appear to get injured Monday night. Hopefully, we’ll get an update on him after practice.
Tight end Jim Kleinsassser...
Collinsworth: Childress way out on a limb
September 02, 2009 by
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NBC NFL analyst Cris Collinsworth did not hesitate to include Brad Childress among coaches who will be on the hot seat this season during a conference call this morning. Asked about the subject, Collinsworth first named Dallas’ Wade Phillips and then brought up Childress.
“...
Peterson honored
September 02, 2009 by
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The Vikings return to practice today at 1:30 p.m. and we have media access afterward.
Running back Adrian Peterson also will be honored after practice by Fed Ex. The company donated $25,000 in Peterson’s name to the Minneapolis Safe Kids program for being voted the 2008 Fed Ex...
The power of Favre
September 01, 2009 by
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It wasn’t just Twin Cities viewers who wanted to see Brett Favre play extensively on Monday night.
ESPN’s telecast of the Vikings’ 17-10 victory over Houston earned a 6.0 rating, representing an average of 5,943,000 households, making it the network’s most...
Vikings announce cuts
September 01, 2009 by
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Kicker Taylor Mehlhaff, cornerback Derrick Roberson, running back Antone Smith and guard Nick Urban were cut today as the Vikings trimmed their roster to the mandatory (for now) 75 players.
The Vikings released wide receiver Glenn Holt last week and thus were at 79 players entering...
Vikings, Favre continue to rate highly
September 01, 2009 by
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The Vikings’ preseason victory over Houston on Monday night registered a combined 30.6 rating in the Twin Cities on KSTP and ESPN.
KSTP, which carried a simulcast of ESPN’s coverage, had a very strong 22.3 rating and ESPN had an 8.3 rating. These numbers don’t come...
Roster moves coming
September 01, 2009 by
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Back at Winter Park after quick turnaround and early flight from Houston. The Vikings have until 3 p.m. today to reduce their roster from 79 players to 75.
No word yet on any moves, but we’ll let you know as soon as we find out.
The Vikings don’t have media access today...
Vikings feel good about performance
September 01, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — The Vikings still have areas they need to clean up — penalties, for one — but for the most part players felt encouraged by their performance in a 17-10 victory against the Texans.
Here are some post-game notes and quotes from the locker room:
Brett Favre...
Peterson deserves spotlight
September 01, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — Just finished up with my game story for the Tuesday paper. There is plenty on Brett Favre’s performance and Chip did a lenghty lead to the notebook on Favre’s block of Eugene Wilson. You will see in that story that the veteran safety isn’t too happy...
Players react to Favre block
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — We’ll have lots more analysis from the Vikings 17-10 victory against the Texans later, but Brett Favre’s illegal block on safety Eugene Wilson got a lot of attention in both locker rooms after the game.
“I liked it,” tight end Visanthe Shiancoe said...
Favre and that block
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — One would think Brett Favre could be looking at a fine from the NFL for that third quarter crackback block he threw on Houston safety Eugene Wilson, who literally didn’t know what hit him. Favre split out wide left as the Vikings used the Wildcat formation for...
Peterson has/having big night
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — The Vikings are up 17-10 at halftime against Houston after running back Chester Taylor took Brett Favre’s short pass 28 yards for a touchdown. But the main story tonight has been running back Adrian Peterson.
Peterson, who is from Texas, rushed for 117 yards...
Jackson getting ready
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — With 3:38 left in the first half, the Texans have pulled within 10-7 as Steve Slaton scored on a 4-yard run. On the Vikings sideline, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson spent part of the quarter riding an exercise back and he’s now throwing to get ready to come into...
Hicks enters for Loadholt
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — The Vikings are playing most of their starters for the first half tonight, but right tackle Phil Loadholt has left after two series in favor or Artis Hicks. It’s not a surprise considering Loadholt missed practice last Saturday because of what was believed to...
Vikings employ Wildcat
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — The Vikings finally broke out their Wildcat formation for all to see on Monday night at Reliant Stadium.
Leading 7-0 and on their second drive of the game, wide receiver Percy Harvin lined up as the quarterback in the shotgun on second-and-7 from the Texans 39-yard...
Berrian out too
August 31, 2009 by
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Bernard Berrian (hamstring) came out in dress clothes and will not play after going through warmups. Rookie right tackle Phil Loadholt is still in uniform so he’ll presumably play.
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