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Back At It!
June 02, 2009 by
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Well, it’s been about 4 weeks since my last post, as I spent the month of May preparing for my wedding, getting married, and honeymooning. I’d like to give a huge thanks to Chris, Aaron, and Matt for keeping the site buzzing with the latest news! It was all a blast...
Vikings Cut WR Roderick Rogers
June 02, 2009 by
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The Star Tribune reports that the Vikings have released WR Roderick Rogers:
The Vikings cut receiver Roderick Rogers on Monday, a day after completing their three-day mandatory minicamp, leaving 84 players on the roster. They will resume practice as part of nonmandatory organized...
WR Rice Updates His Blog on Mini-Camp Ending
June 01, 2009 by
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I just got up from a nap. Mini camp wasn’t so bad, but instead of going to sleep after the last practice like we all said we were going to do, we stayed up all day and had a little barbeque at Adrian’s house.
Most of the guys I came into the league with still all [...]
RealScouts Names Two Vikings in Their Top 15 Interior Linemen
May 30, 2009 by
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A recent Sporting News article, written by the independent analytical group “RealScouts” listed their annual top 20 Defensive Tackle rankings for 2009.
The article lists Albert Haynesworth of the Redskins as the number one tackle in the NFL. RealScouts said the following about...
Vikings Give Favre One Week to Decide
May 29, 2009 by
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Maybe there is a limit to their patience after all. According to a report by ESPN’s Dan Patrick, the Minnesota Vikings have given Brett Favre a one week deadline to come to a decision about un-retiring and joining the Vikings as their quarterback for the 2009 season.
It is becoming...
Williams to Jackson; What “Work Harder” Really Means
May 28, 2009 by
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When Vikings’ defensive tackle Pat Williams appeared on Sirius NFL Radio this past weekend, he made a comment about the nature of the beast in the NFL; you have to work your tail off to be any good. Williams mentioned that he has directed that lesson towards the Vikings most current...
HOF QB Tarkenton Rips on the Thought of Favre in Purple
May 27, 2009 by
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Today Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton came out and took a pretty big shot at QB Brett Favre, who many still think will find a way to a Vikings uniform in 2009. The following comes from Deadspin, as Tarkenton speaks on the future Hall of Famer:
Fran Tarkenton has a few things to get [...]
Vikings Need to Game Plan Loadholt’s Transition as the O-Line Develops Identity
May 27, 2009 by
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When the Vikings selected Phil Loadholt from the University of Oklahoma with their second round pick, their intent was to solidify an apparent weakness on the offensive line at the right tackle spot. Starter Ryan Cook, himself a second round selection has struggled greatly in pass...
DT Pat Williams Speaks His Mind on QB Jackson in Radio Interview
May 27, 2009 by
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Looks like the fans are not the only ones getting upset with QB Tarvaris Jackson. DT Pat Williams took a shot at the QB during an interview on NFL Radio, saying that the QB has to work longer and harder in order to get better and make it to the next level. Today’s [...]
Vikings WR Rice Blogs About His Day at the Special Olympics
May 26, 2009 by
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Wanted to do a quick blog about my day today because I went to a Special Olympics event with Adrian Peterson and about 10-12 other Vikings.
We ran a punt, pass and kick competition for the kids. Bernard Berrian, Heath Farwell, Marcus McCauley and a bunch of other guys helped out.
It...
RealScouts rates Jared Allen as the Number 1 Defensive end in the NFL
May 26, 2009 by
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RealScouts continues to support my claim that the Minnesota Vikings are absolutely loaded with elite talent at many positions. For the second time this week, they have come out with a positional ranking that leaves the Vikings at the top of the list. Earlier, it was Adrian Peterson...
Loadholt Leaves an Impression
May 26, 2009 by
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Vikings.com has a video up of new fan favorite big man, Phil Loadholt during day two of the Vikings May scheduled OTAs. Follow the link to check the Hulkster out in action.
My personal favorite is watching him put his hands straight out and kicking his feet high enough to touch them...
Harvin Reports Filtering in from First OTAs
May 26, 2009 by
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The highly underrated Vikings.com blog, and author Mike Wobschall, has some nice notes about the recent grouping of OTAs held at Winter Park this week. Head to their website to check out the entire list (Wobschall provides talking points on Sidney Rice’s production, linebacker play...
Fans Not All that Excited About Maybe Grabbing Favre
May 26, 2009 by
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Looks like Vikings fans are all not that happy about the team possibly going after former Packers and Jets QB Brett Favre. The Star Tribune wrote the following about that today:
If the Vikings were to put their roster decisions to a vote, Brett Favre would not be wearing purple next...
Favre Feeding Fodder for Fear of Filleting
May 20, 2009 by
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Alliterations are fun. And so are the constant speculations that the media and fans have produced concerning Brett Favre and the most famous bicep tendon that the NFL has ever seen.
Over the past week, conflicting reports have been filtering through various sources indicating that...
Peterson rated as Top NFL Running Back by RealScouts
May 19, 2009 by
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Viking fans knew it all along, but validation is always redemptive. In an article written for the sporting news, the folks at Real Scouts ( an agency that analyzes NFL and college players, coaches and teams exclusively for Sporting News ) has rated Adrian Peterson as the best running...
Harvin Glad to See the Field
May 19, 2009 by
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OTA reports are starting to roll in and of most interest to Vikings fans is the positive reaction that Vikings.com reports Percy Harvin had to getting back out on the field.
“It’s a great feeling,” Harvin said told reporters as he left the field from his first Vikings workout...
OTAs Bring Non-Favre News to Minnesota
May 19, 2009 by
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It’s easy to get caught up in the primadonna Brett Favre saga. So much so that it makes Viking fans sometimes forget that there was some other pretty exciting news that has been happening in the land of purple this offseason.
Starting Tuesday, the Vikings will start providing some...
Peterson talks about Brett Favre becoming a Viking
May 19, 2009 by
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Adrian Peterson, Running back for the Vikings, talks with JOCKlife at the Nike Media Training Summit for the release of the Nike Trainer1 about Brett Favre being his Quarterback.
Time for this Buss to Leave the Station!
May 19, 2009 by
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If we are to believe the ESPN report that Brett Favre is seeking advice and is contemplating surgery to repair the torn bicep tendon then one must answer the simple question…..Why?
His agent, Buss Cook says Favre is retired and will be staying that way. Really? ( by the way, is...
Vikings Sign Fullback Nehemiah Broughton
May 18, 2009 by
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The Vikings announced today that they have signed third-year free agent FB Nehemiah Broughton. He was the Redskins 7th Round pick back in the 05 NFL Draft, and has appeared in six career games, all with the Redskins during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He spent the 2007 season on injured...
WR Harvin Expected to be at Vikings OTA’s
May 18, 2009 by
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Recently drafted wide out Percy Harvin wasn’t around for the teams first rookie minicamp due to the flu, but says that he’ll be back for the next OTA’s, which start on Tuesday. “He’s looking forward to it,” agent Joel Segal said, according to Sean Jensen...
Hey Connor! You’re on Viking Gab!
May 17, 2009 by
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My son Connor made the High School Varsity baseball team this week. He also tore his meniscus cartilage and has to rehab his knee. But it hasn’t stopped him from playing. He started playing baseball just 3 years ago and he tops out at about 82 MPH on the mound. Please forgive a...
Lull Before Camp Has Viking Fans Edgy About Upcoming Season
May 17, 2009 by
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Come on, admit it. Every Brett Favre article makes you jittery. Is this the BIG one ? Will we actually get anything close to something we can actually sink our teeth into ?
Something…… Anything……..Is he gonna sign or not ? On and on it goes with no end in sight.
Was Brett...
ESPN Reports that Favre is seeking Advice from Noted Orthopedic Surgeon
May 17, 2009 by
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In another twist to the story that won’t die, ESPN.com in citing an anonymous source, reports that Brett Favre has consulted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews about options for healing the partially torn biceps tendon that has caused pain in his right shoulder. Andrews is one...
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