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Updated Visit List
April 08, 2009 by
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Here is an up-to-date list of prospects known to be visiting the Vikings prior to the Draft:
Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR...
Assessing the Vikings Needs Entering the Draft
April 07, 2009 by
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Defense:
With the 2008 NFL draft quickly approaching, Brad Childress, Rick Spielman and company are busying themselves pouring over endless video, conducting interviews and rating every available player by any and all means in order to lessen the chances for a mistake that could...
Walk with the Minnesota Vikings
April 07, 2009 by
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Spend Mother’s Day With The Women You Love, Supporting A GREAT CAUSE.
Become a member of “Team Vikings” and join Vikings Players including Chad Greenway and team staff at the 2009 Twin Cities Race For The Cure on May 10, 2009 at Mall of America.
All...
Vikings Needs Maybe Not So Defined
April 06, 2009 by
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Most analysis of the Vikings is consistently pointing at right tackle, cornerback, and wide out as the top priorities for the upcoming draft. I would argue, however, that Childress is being honest when he says they will take the best player available to them.
At right tackle Ryan...
Compensation Could Be On The Way
April 06, 2009 by
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The Vikings have let two former pro-bowl players sign with other teams via free agency this offseason. Also, they have done minimal in the way of signing free agents so far this offseason. So, the departure of Matt Birk and Darren Sharper combined with the lack of contracts being...
Approaching The Draft: Defensive Tackles
April 06, 2009 by
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CURRENT STATUS: The middle of the Vikings defensive line features two of the best in the business in Kevin and Pat Williams. Backing them up are Fred Evans, LeTroy Guion, and Jimmy Kennedy. The only worries about the WilliamsWall are that they are both waiting to hear if the NFL will be [...]
Bears Wake Up
April 06, 2009 by
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After what has been a very uneventful offseason in Chicago, the Bears have put thrown down the gauntlet in regards to the upcoming season. Soon after trading for Jay Cutler, they also signed free agent Orlando Pace. Pace is expected to be an improvement to the Bears offensive line...
Approaching The Draft: Defensive Ends
April 06, 2009 by
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CURRENT STATUS: The Vikings have invested a lot of draft picks over the years to try and obtain good defensive ends. Some of those deals have worked out, some not so much. One that has definitely worked out was last year’s trade that obtained Jared Allen from Kansas City, and he has [...]
What The Mocks Say
April 06, 2009 by
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I spent some time going over piles upon piles of mock drafts. I thought I’d compile them all and give some insight into who the Vikings are projected to select with their first round pick.
Percy Harvin, WR, Florida – 21%
Eben Britton, OT, Arizona – 16%
Alex Mack...
Updated Visit List
April 06, 2009 by
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These are the draft-eligible players known to be visiting Winter Park before the Draft:
Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
Juaquin Iglesias, WR...
Trade Back Is An Option
April 06, 2009 by
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Many Vikings fans agree that trading back to a later pick in round one or early in round two would be very beneficial to the team. The draft is a fairly deep one at tackle, wide out, and cornerback which just so happens to be some of the Vikings most pressing needs. There [...]
Approaching The Draft: Outside Linebackers
April 06, 2009 by
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CURRENT STATUS: The Vikings have solid linebackers starting on the outside in Ben Leber and Chad Greenway. Their primary backup is recently re-signed Heath Farwell, who was hoping to get a chance to start by entering free agency but came up empty. Kenny Onatolu was a very successful...
On Draft Day, Will The Vikings Use Any Players As Bait?
April 06, 2009 by
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The Vikings have shown a willingness to extend younger players who are performing up to expectations. However, there are a few players on the roster who will be entering 2009 as their contract year and one has to wonder if the Vikings are preparing to use them as trade-bait on draft...
Boston College Prospect B.J. Raji Tests Positive for Drugs at NFL Combine
April 06, 2009 by
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One has to wonder just what, if anything is going on in the heads of some of these soon to be pro athletes who are about to enter the NFL draft. SI.com reports that Boston College defensive standout B.J.Raji has failed a drug tesr at the NFL combine. This act of gross impiety not only [...]
Approaching The Draft: Fullbacks
April 01, 2009 by
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Updated Visit List
April 01, 2009 by
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The list of draft prospects known to be visiting the Vikings has grown yet again. There is a definite trend, which should come as no surprise, that all of the prospects visiting are offensive tackles, cornerbacks, and wide outs. Here
Pre-Season Schedule Released
April 01, 2009 by
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The NFL released pre-season schedules today, and the Vikes are lined up for the following games:
At Indianapolis – August 14th or 15th
Hosting Kansas City – August 21st or 22nd
At Houston – August 31st – On ESPN
Hosting Dallas – September 4th
Vikings To Keep Extensions Coming?
April 01, 2009 by
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In an article by Judd Zulgad at the Star Trbune Brad Childress discusses that the Vikings are going to be looking to extend the contracts of a few more players. The lack of money being spent on free agency this year is thought to be one factor.
Another factor is that there will be [...]
Cutler Available Now
April 01, 2009 by
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PFT reports that the Broncos have announced that starting quarterback Jay Cutler will be traded.
As we previously mentioned the Vikings opportunity to trade for Cutler has already came and went, and it is unlikely that they jump back into the race. In fact, PFT doesn
Vikings Bring Back DL Grigsby w/ One-Year Deal
March 31, 2009 by
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The Vikings have re-signed backup defensive lineman Otis Grigsby to a one-year deal. Grigsby was one of five restricted free agents heading into the offseason. The team did not extend him a qualifying offer, but ultimately decided to bring him back. Terms of the deal were not disclosed...
Join the Staff at VikingsGab!
March 31, 2009 by
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Are you a die-hard Vikings fan with a strong opinion? Have you ever dreamed of being a writer, or like posting about the Vikings and their trials? Then your shot to do it is here, as VikingsGab.com has a new look, and is looking for new writers for the 2009 offseason and beyond. [...]
Vikings May Look for Help in the Draft on the D-Line
March 30, 2009 by
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Today’s Pioneer Press reports that the Vikings may be looking for some help in the April draft when it comes to the defensive line. Here’s the story:
It has to be a concern for the Vikings that defensive tackle Pat Williams turns 37 next season. It’s not out of...
Torry Holt Still Available
March 28, 2009 by
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Many Vikings fans still think it
Jeff George’s Annual Pitch
March 28, 2009 by
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PFT has a great story (via Yahoo! Sports) about some recent comments made by Jeff George. He had this to say:
“If I was in Minnesota, I guarantee I’d be wearing a ring right now. I just can’t get over why somebody like [coach] Brad Childress wouldn’t take a...
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