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Willams’ Await Decision on Motion Heard in StarCaps Case

The Minneapolis St. Paul Tribune reports that the case involving Kevin and Pat Williams concerning the positive testing for a banned diuretic could be decided as soon as today. The two NFL players aptly nicknamed “The Williams Wall “ anchor the leagues best run defense for the...
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Addressing Defensive Tackles Worries

Thursday’s big news came and went, and as has been the norm when this topic has been recently discussed, we have learned … nothing. No, I’m not talking about Favre-gate 2009, but rather the Starcap trail with Kevin and Pat Williams, also affectionately known as the Williams’...
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Peterson Not Focused On Favre

Adrian Peterson on the Vikings pursuit of Brett Favre
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Harvin Pick Will Help, Not Hinder, Rice

General headache and hemorrhoid agent Drew Rosenhaus made an interesting comment on his Twitter account today concerning his client and Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, saying “Despite drafting a WR, I expect the Vikings to take better advantage of Sidney Rice’s talent this...
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Vikings Still Interested In Favre

Sean Jensen and Tim Hasselbeck with the latest on Brett Favre.
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Vikings, Winfield talks break down

According to an article from Twincities.com, contract extension talks have broken down between the Minnesota Vikings and Antoine Winfield. According to Winfield’s agent, Ashanti Webb “There are no active negotiations and there are no further talks planned,” he also said...
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The Little Engine that Could Wants to Keep Going

The offseason has been an interesting ride for Vikings fans. I don’t need to remind everyone that the Favre circus rolls through the Minneapolis streets more often than lost teenagers from the suburbs, and that the free agency period has been a test of expectations for fans (Thanks...
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Vanilla Offense Won’t Do with These Flavors to Serve

Just a few years ago, the Minnesota Vikings were a team with very few playmakers. You know, real game changers. The instruments that make the difference in 7-7 tie in the fourth quarter. In most NFL games the difference between W’s and L’s comes down to One Big Play. The Vikings...
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Hutchinson rated by SN as best guard in NFL

Minnesota Vikings Left Guard Steve Hutchinson was rated as the top guard in the NFL according to article written by the Sporting news.The article ranked the top 20 players at the guard position according to RealScouts, an independent agency used to analyze NFL and college players,...
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Happy Mother’s Day!!!

Just a quick note to my mom, Attalie Boynton to say you will never know how much I appreciate having you as MY mom, and how loved you are by everyone lucky enough to be touched by knowing you. You are without a doubt, the most decent, giving and selfless person I have ever known. [...]
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Opportunities Will Avail Themselves for Vikings in Next Wave of Free Agency

As we approach the second wave of impending free agency, there are still players available who could provide depth to an already strong Viking team. The list of Free agents will likely grow as teams look to shed expensive contracts or rid themselves of unneeded players after assessing...
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QB Jackson Gone if Favre Came Aboard?

It’s funny to keep hearing all the rumors about what the future would hold for Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson IF the team was going to get a deal done with Brett Favre. The Pioneer Press reports that there would have been a good shot that the team would have moved Jackson if Favre...
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Rookie Brinkley Could Be a Sleeper for the Vikings in 2009

Amid all this “Lord Favre” controversy was a nicely hidden article on gamecockcentral.com that provided further insight into new back-up middle linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings, Jasper Brinkley. Although initial scouting of Brinkley had coaches cautious about his surgically...
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The Need to Reel in Your Percy Harvin Expectations

Now that the Favre Fervor has died down, Vikings fans can get back to being grumpy with the players that are already on their roster, even if they have yet to put foot in a purple jersey yet. That is, namely, to get back to analyzing how awesome or bust-acular Percy Harvin may be as [...]
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Even Without Favre, Vikings Still Favored in the North

Who needs Brett Favre? The Minnesota Vikings are already favored to win the NFC North in 2009 according to Sportsbook.com Even with the divisional rival Chicago Bears adding quarterback Jay Cutler, the Minnesota Vikings remain the favorite to win the NFC North The Vikings are listed...
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Vikings have NFL’s Best at Several Positions

Take a look at the roster. Make the comparisons. The Vikings are absolutely stacked at several positions. They arguably have the very best offensive linemen in the NFL in Steve Hutchinson. Possibly the best defensive end in Jared Allen, the best running back in Adrian Peterson ( Yes...
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Favre Throws Another Curve Ball

Yahoo is reporting that Brett Favre has informed the Vikings that he plans to stay retired.  This would explain why Brad Childress showed up at Winter Park this morning instead when everyone thought he was in Mississippi. Now, Favre has changed his mind many times over the past four...
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Deanna Favre seen in Twin cities ?

And speaking of rumors…… Several people report seeing Deanna Favre, wife of former Packer quarterback Brett Favre at the Local Irish Pub in downtown Minneapolis late Tuesday afternoon. These rumors are getting crazier every day. A search of the place a short time later left the...
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Are Eagle Fans Uncomfortable with the Idea of Favre in Purple

According to a post on the Daily News’ Eagles blog, Eagles fans had better keep their fingers crossed that Brett Favre stays retired and doesn’t sign with the Vikings. “ The Vikings are a good quarterback away from being a legitimate Super Bowl contender and possibly...
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Favre might not be the only former Packer to wear Purple this season

Amid all the Brett Favre to Minnesota rumors there is one that is swirling around Winter Park that might be more then just blown smoke. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, not only is Brett Favre likely to sign a contract soon, but he may be luring RT Mark Tauscher. Tauscher, 31, is a [...]
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The Sports World Blows Up

Holy Tractor Tires, the sports world is bracing itself for Favre to make a decision on whether or not to become a Viking.  There’s been about a zillion opinions, analysis, reports, polls, interviews, tweets, text messages, and who knows what else being throw around today. ...
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Vikings Continue Community Efforts

In an effort to both point out yet another good reason for the Vikings to stay in Minnesota and also to avoid back to back posts related to a certain mind-changin quarterback, I’ve decided let you all know that the Vikings have done a great deed today. They have agreed to doante...
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The Market Has Spoken

Ed Werder got perhaps the NFL scoop of the year on Tuesday when he reported that Brett Favre and Brad Childress were set to meet.  As if they were afraid of some crazy Vikings fan carpet bombing them, the location of the meeting has only been described as “undisclosed.”...
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Tractor Tracking: Season Two - Episode Three

Ugh… I honestly was hoping this show would get cancelled after the pilot aired, but it’s obvious that this sotry line is one that’ll continue for awhile.  If you want to view a list of all the Brett Favre related events that have led up to today, then go back and...
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Another Center Added To The Mix

I have to say, I’m starting to doubt the Vikings confidence in John Sullivan as the starting center.  Not only does he have to compete with Ryan Cook, who will likely lose his starting job at right tackle to Phil Loadholt and could possibly go back to his original position...
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