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Warmup notes
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — Wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and right tackle Phil Loadholt (ankle) both went through pregame warmups at Reliant Stadium. It’s likely a decision will now be made on whether they can play.
Quarterback Brett Favre also was on the field and is scheduled...
Kleinsasser not playing
August 31, 2009 by
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Tight end Jim Kleinsasser is the only Vikings player who will not dress tonight because of a hand injury. Kleinsasser has worn a cast on his hand since injuring it against the Indianapolis Colts in the preseason opener.
The fact that everyone else will be in uniform doesn’t mean...
On the scene
August 31, 2009 by
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Judd and I have arrived in the press box at Reliant Stadium, which is a very nice facility by the way.
We’ll bring you any updates and/or inactives as soon as we get them.
Report: Favre could have cracked rib
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — Wathing about five hours of “SportsCenter” paid off today.
Throughout the day ESPN has been having members of its “Monday Night Football” crew file reports over the phone to build anticipation for tonight’s game on the network. Well, sideline...
Report: Favre jerseys moving quick
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again. Brett Favre is good for business.
Darren Rovell of CNBC.com reports that Favre’s Vikings jerseys are atop NFLshop.com’s best selling jersey list from April 1 to Aug. 28. That despite the fact that...
Favre mania rolls on
August 31, 2009 by
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HOUSTON — It should come as a surprise to no one that the big story on the front page of the Houston Chronicle sports section this morning focuses on a quarterback who does not play for the Texans.
John McClain of the Chronicle wrote a story on Brett Favre — in case you...
The Monday night plan
August 30, 2009 by
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HOUSTON – Greetings from hot Texas. The Vikings are scheduled to fly here later today and will be greeted by some warm weather.
Coach Brad Childress said this week that his starters will play at least a half Monday night against the Texans, which means Brett Favre will play...
Pat Williams to make preseason debut
August 29, 2009 by
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Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said he expects the Vikings’ entire No. 1 defense will start Monday night in Houston, marking the first time that has happened this preseason. That means Pro Bowl nose tackle Pat Williams will get to play after sitting out the first two...
Loadholt not practicing
August 29, 2009 by
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Rookie right tackle Phil Loadholt was not on the field today as the Vikings began their final practice of the week in preparation for Monday’s game at Houston. It’s not known what is wrong with Loadholt but there have been times in recent weeks when he has appeared to be...
A quick week ahead
August 29, 2009 by
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There is little doubt the folks at ESPN are delighted the Vikings preseason game at Houston was scheduled for a Monday night — long before Brett Favre decided he would play another season. The Vikings likely aren’t as thrilled by the schedule.
The reason is simple: As we...
They haven’t forgotten
August 28, 2009 by
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The Vikings’ game at Houston on Monday night won’t count in the standings but there is definitely an interesting angle from the Texans’ point of view. Many of you will remember that in the Vikings’ 28-21 victory over Houston last Nov. 2 at the Metrodome, Vikings...
Berrian still not ready
August 28, 2009 by
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Wide receiver Bernard Berrian said today that he’s not able to practice fully because of a hamstring injury and isn’t sure whether he will play Monday night against the Texans.
Vikings coach Brad Childress said Berrian is “progressing” and has a chance of...
Kleinsasser still sidelined
August 28, 2009 by
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Tight end Jim Kleinsasser (hand) was the only player on the Vikings roster who did not take part in individual drills during today’s practice at Winter Park. Wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) continues to do some work, although it remains uncertain if he’s participating...
Getting ready for the Texans
August 28, 2009 by
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The Vikings will hold morning practices today and Saturday at Winter Park as they get ready to face the Houston Texans on Monday night in their third preseason game. As everyone knows by this point, Brad Childress’ plan is to play Brett Favre for the entire first half. We still...
Vikings exec says Wilf not looking for investors
August 27, 2009 by
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A Vikings executive denied a recent Forbes report that the franchise is among eight teams actively looking for investors. In a “Sports Money” piece dated Aug. 18, Forbes national editor Michael K. Ozanian writes that “someone who is looking to buy an NFL team tells...
Favre’s teammates react to “schism” report
August 27, 2009 by
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Judd wrote about Brett Favre’s reaction to ESPN’s ’schism’ report in an earlier post, but media members got a glimpse of his teammates reaction early in Thursday’s practice when punter Chris Kluwe yelled to a group of TV camera crews: “Uh-oh, there...
Annoyed Favre addresses schism report
August 27, 2009 by
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Brett Favre said today that he doesn’t know what schism means — definition is “a separation or division into factions” — but the veteran quarterback was clearly annoyed to have his name tied to that word in an ESPN report that was published on Wednesday...
One-liner sets the scene
August 27, 2009 by
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Brett Favre is scheduled to address reporters after practice today, and I’m guessing the word “schism” will be used more than once.
That, of course, is in reference to the ESPN report about a “schism” in the locker room over the quarterback situation....
Vikings release Holt
August 27, 2009 by
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The Vikings have released wide receiver Glenn Holt, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus just posted the news on his Twitter account. “I’m confident Glenn will be claimed on waivers,” Rosenhaus writes. “He can help on special teams and at wide receiver...
About that schism
August 26, 2009 by
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I spent much of the late afternoon following up on ESPN and ProFootballTalk’s reports today that painted a picture of division in the Vikings locker room over who should be this team’s starting quarterback.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter posted a story that cited a source as...
Childress, Peterson don’t see locker room issues
August 26, 2009 by
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There have been two reports in recent days — one by ESPN and another by ProFootballTalk – that there are a faction of players in the Vikings locker room who would prefer to see Tarvaris Jackson starting at quarterback instead of Brett Favre. Neither story cited any particular...
Harvin reflects on first game
August 26, 2009 by
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Rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin talked after practice today about his first preseason game Friday night against the Kansas City Chiefs. Harvin caught Brett Favre’s first completion in a Vikings uniform, a 4-yard pass on the opening series. He also returned two kickoffs for...
Berrian, Kleinsasser remain out
August 26, 2009 by
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Wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and tight end Jim Kleinsasser (hand) are on the field for today’s practice at Winter Park but neither will be taking part. Berrian and Kleinsasser have been out since being injured in the Vikings’ preseason opener at Indianapolis...
Simms: Record would be same with Jackson or Favre
August 26, 2009 by
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Former Giants quarterback and current CBS NFL analyst Phil Simms has never been afraid to voice his opinion and, according to Neil Best of Newsday, he didn’t hold back Tuesday when it came to the Vikings QB situation.
“I think the Vikings would have had just as good...
An afternoon chat
August 25, 2009 by
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Have your Vikings questions ready at 3 p.m. Wednesday because (technology willing) Chip and I are going to be hosting a one-hour chat from the press room we work out of near Winter Park. That will mean we’ll just be coming back from doing after-practice interviews and should...
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