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McKinnie’s changes include switch of agents
August 03, 2009 by
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MANKATO – Bryant McKinnie’s decision to make a change in agents and hire Drew Rosenhaus came as a surprise only because the Vikings left tackle remains years from negotiating his next contract.
In 2006, McKinnie’s now former agent, Ben Dogra of CAA, negotiated...
Jackson rehabs, return day isn’t known
August 03, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson missed a fourth consective practice this afternoon because of a sprained left knee. Jackson, however, did do rehab work while his teammates practiced and was wearing a sleeve on his knee.
Jackson, who injured his MCL on Saturday...
McDaniel discusses big weekend
August 03, 2009 by
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We’re heading out for the second practice today but wanted to alert you to an interview that former Vikings great Randall McDaniel did in preparation for his induction into the Hall of Fame.
McDaniel visited the Star Tribune building recently for an interview with NFL editor...
Jackson sits, hitting starts
August 03, 2009 by
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MANKATO — As promised the Vikings went through today’s opening practice in full pads for the first time since training camp started on Friday. However, quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was absent for a third consecutive practice as he continues to rehab from a Grade 1 sprain...
Training camp: Day 4
August 03, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Today should be an interesting one for the Vikings.
For the first time since training camp opened, the team will be in pads and there will be full contact in today’s practice. The Vikings will be resuming two-a-days after having a single practice on Sunday.
They...
Harvin impressive in debut
August 02, 2009 by
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MANKATO — The Vikings wasted little time showing how much they plan on using first-round pick Percy Harvin in his first practice after signing his contact.
Harvin started practice by working on kickoff returns. As a receiver in team drills, he lined up in the slot and split...
Jackson wearing brace
August 02, 2009 by
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Quarterback Tarvaris Jackson emerged from the locker room a few minutes ago, but he declined comment when approached by reporters. He drove away in a golf cart and was wearing a brace on his left knee.
Vikings coach Brad Childress said Jackson did rehab work inside Sunday after...
Harvin happy to be in camp
August 02, 2009 by
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Percy Harvin just finished his media session after his first practice. Harvin said his contract actually got done late Saturday night, but he was unable to catch a flight to the Twin Cities. He said he awoke at 3:30 a.m. today for a 6 a.m. flight and arrived in Mankato around noon...
Shiancoe: Harvin another great addition
August 02, 2009 by
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MANKATO — We won’t be able to talk to Vikings players until today’s practice ends around 5 p.m. but through the magic of Twitter reaction to the signing of first-round wide receiver Percy Harvin already is starting to arrive.
Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe tweeted: ...
Harvin signs 5-year deal
August 02, 2009 by
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MANKATO — The Vikings have signed first-round wide receiver Percy Harvin to a five-year contract. Harvin, the 22nd overall pick in the draft, missed the first two days of training camp while negotiations continued.
Childress not concerned about Jackson
August 01, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Brad Childress expressed little concern about the knee injury suffered by quarterback Tarvaris Jackson on Saturday.
Childress, speaking after the Vikings’ second practice of the day, would not confirm that Jackson suffered a Grade 1 sprain of the medial collateral...
Report: Jackson has MCL sprain
August 01, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson suffered an MCL sprain in his left knee during today’s practice, according to the website ProFootballTalk.com. Jackson has undergone an MRI.
PFT cites a source in its report and says that “initial word is that it’...
Jackson’s status still unknown
August 01, 2009 by
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We just finished our media access after practice, but Vikings players and coaches did not know the condition of quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who left the field after tripping over defensive tackle Letroy Guion.
Guion said he isn’t sure what happened.
“We were just in the...
Jackson leaves field after tripping
August 01, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson left the field during this morning’s practice after appearing to trip over defensive tackle Letroy Guion during team drills.
Jackson went down as the whistle was being blown on a play that would have been a sack. Quarterbacks...
Training camp: Day 2
August 01, 2009 by
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MANKATO — The Vikings will begin their second day of training camp by practicing from 9 to 10:55 this morning. They will then spend the afternoon in meetings before conducting one of two night practices. The second practice will begin at 7 and run until 9:15 p.m.
The Vikings...
Day 1 in the books
July 31, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Pretty busy first day of training camp with lots of national media in town. The quarterback competition obviously received most of the attention but there were a lot of angles to follow.
Here are some quick thoughts as we wrap up the day:
First-round pick Percy Harvin remains...
Peterson checks in at 220 pounds
July 31, 2009 by
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MANKATO — Pro Bowl running back Adrian Peterson said he learned a valuable lesson this offseason.
“Not to talk about my weight,” he said, smiling.
Peterson made headlines this offseason when he said he hoped to add 7 to 12 pounds and report to camp between 225 and...
Wilf: Pursuit of Favre is finished
July 31, 2009 by
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Echoing the comments made by coach Brad Childress in recent days, Vikings owner Zygi Wilf said today that the team’s pursuit of Brett Favre has ended. Asked if there was any chance the Favre topic could be revisited down the read, Wilf said, “No, no.”
Wilf expressed...
Wade: ‘I shouldn’t have said that’
July 31, 2009 by
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Wide receiver Bobby Wade made his first public comments since creating a mini controversy with his remarks on KFAN this week.
In an on-air interview Wade said Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher used a lewd word to describe new quarterback Jay Cutler. Word quickly reached Chicago and...
Packers, Bears single-game tickets to go on sale
July 31, 2009 by
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The Vikings announced today that single-game tickets for the Green Bay (Oct. 5) and Chicago (Nov. 29) games at the Metrodome will go on sale Monday morning. The Vikings had previously only sold tickets to those games as part of their season-ticket package, in part because the team...
Harvin misses first practice; QB reaction
July 31, 2009 by
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MANKATO – Brad Childress said there was no update on Percy Harvin’s negotiations with the Vikings after the team’s first practice of training camp Friday. The Vikings selected the wide receiver with their first-round pick, No. 22 overall, in the April draft.
“...
Training camp: Day I
July 31, 2009 by
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MANKATO — The first of what I’m sure will be several posts today as the Vikings get set to open training camp practice here on the campus of Minnesota State Mankato. The first practice will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 11:15 a.m. A second practice will be held from...
Training camp tidbits
July 30, 2009 by
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MANKATO — The wait is almost over. The Vikings will take the field for their first training camp practice of the 2009 at 9 a.m. Friday. Today, reporters’ only access was to Vikings coach Brad Childress. Here are a few odds and ends.
– A handful of national media...
Foot pain forces Udeze to retire
July 30, 2009 by
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Vikings coach Brad Childress said that defensive end Kenechi Udeze retired from the NFL in large part because his feet wouldn’t enable him to play any longer. Udeze spent last year battling leukemia and underwent a bone marrow transplant last July.
Udeze’s cancer remains...
Childress denies Vick interest
July 30, 2009 by
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Reporters attending Brad Childress’ press conference heard about a Fox Sports Radio report that the Vikings are interested in quarterback Michael Vick just minutes before Childress took the podium.
Childress, however, denied that report by first asking who was the source.
“...
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