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Favre Defenders in Green Bay: You're Okay With Me

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Brace yourselves, for I am about to utter some borderline not-hateful things about people who pull for Brett Favre. At least some of them. Worry not; I'll still probably vomit afterward. Okay. Breathe with me. For the most part, Favre was booed lustily by the Lambeau faithful...
>> www.sportingnews.com/blog/th...
 

Speak Up: Brett Favre On Jay Cutler’s Struggles

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Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre spoke up about Jay Cutler and his play yesterday, here’s what he had to say: ‘‘I think he’s better [at 26 than I was],’ at this stage, he’s way more advanced. Physically, he’s got all the tools. But...
>> sportsblognet.com/2009/11...
 

On refs, Rice and results ...

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Sidney Rice keeps blooming, the officials should keep learning, and hats off to our troops after another Vikings' victory.
>> www.startribune.com/sports/...
 

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It was announced yesterday that Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre (I absolutely loathe having to write that, still) was named the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Week after he wheeled his Hoveround into Green Bay last weekend and threw for four touchdowns and 244 yards, compiling...
>> purplejesus.wordpress.com/2009/11...
 

Minnesota Vikings receiver Bernard Berrian, running back Adrian Peterson limited in practice

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Vikings wide receiver Bernard Berrian (hamstring) and cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) were listed as limited in practice Wednesday, as was running back Adrian Peterson (ankle).
>> sports.espn.go.com/nfl/new...
 

Brett Favre on how Jay Cutler compares to Favre’s younger self

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“I think he’s better.” -Vikings quarterback Brett Favre, when asked to compare Bears quarterback Jay Cutler to himself when he was a younger quarterback.
>> www.bearsbeat.com/blog/20...
 

Favre brilliant as Vikings cruise past Seahawks

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MINNEAPOLIS(AP) Brett Favre is doing things with the Minnesota Vikings that even one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history has never done before.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footbal...
 

Congrats Chilly

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Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress is expected to reach an agreement on a contract extension. This is great news for the former Eagles offensive coordinator. Don't get me wrong, Childress' decision to go after Brett Favre made Childress seem like a better coach, because...
>> blogs.courierpostonline.com/eagles/...
 

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Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Jeff Dugan earned his tough exterior on the east coast through steel towns, cold weather and rough talk. After attending Maryland and adopting a brusque culture of tough Rocky-esque slurring and lazy eyed-ness, Dugan was drafted in the seventh...
>> purplejesus.wordpress.com/2009/11...
 

All Day Is All Pro

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Pro Football Weekly released their mid-season All Pro Team, as Access Vikings pointed out.   Three Vikings made the team. Adrian Peterson and Jared Allen made the team, as did Percy Harvin as the kick returner. The rest of the team is as follows: Offense: QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis...
>> www.vikingsgab.com/2009/11...
 

CHARLIE WEIS: HE’S FIRED, RIGHT?

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I’m getting really uncomfortable with all this “Will Charlie Weis be in South Bend come 2010?” talk. It’s annoying; when nobody was looking it turned into the autumn’s answer to Brett Favre’s “Will he or won’t he?” There’s...
>> withleather.uproxx.com/2009/11...
 

Childress mindful of Hasselbeck

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Vikings coach Brad Childress knows that although Seattle is 3-6, the Seahawks have a veteran quarterback in Matt Hasselbeck who can make plays. "The first thing I point to is they've got a guy that's been a Pro Bowl quarterback," Childress said today during his appearance...
>> blogs.twincities.com/vikings...
 

Childress explains Tahi eye incident

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Vikings coach Brad Childress said fullback Naufahu Tahi bumped his eye in the Vikings' locker room on Saturday and required stitches. The team was optimistic that he could play on Sunday. But, on Sunday morning, Tahi's eye had swollen quite a bit. Childress said the Vikings...
>> blogs.twincities.com/vikings...
 

Farve nearly flawless as Vikings steamroll 'Hawks

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MINNEAPOLIS(AP) Brett Favre is doing things with the Minnesota Vikings that even one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history has never done before.
>> sportsillustrated.cnn.com/footbal...
 

'Keep shootin' it'

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When Brett Favre looks in the mirror of time, the face he sees staring back at him looks a lot like Jay Cutler. The Bears quarterback reminds Favre of his younger self, only better.
>> www.suntimes.com/sports/...
 

Antoine Winfield Tries Out His Foot

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A day after they gained a half-game on both the Bears and Packers, the good news just keeps on coming for the Vikings.  This afternoon, it was reported that Antoine Winfield got on the practice field to test his injured foot, in hopes he will be able to start at cornerback this Sunday...
>> thevikingage.com/2009/11...
 

Chilly Gets an Extension

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Who loves Brett Favre more, me or Brad Childress? The answer to that is now easy, Chilly does.Favre is the key reason that currently the Minnesota Vikings are 8-1 and appear a lock for the playoffs and a realistic Super Bowl contender. Favre also plays a major role in the Minnesota...
>> skolvikes.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings reward Childress

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Last month, a blurry photo featuring Minnesota coach Brad Childress dressed as a flight attendant with a black wig and a pink apron appeared on one of his player's Twitter pages. Tight end Visanthe Shiancoe was the culprit, but he had more in mind than to embarrass the boss for...
>> www.jsonline.com/sports/...
 

If Chuck Knox was dead, he'd be spinning in his grave.

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We all were pretty sure Seattle was going to lose today, but the manner in which they lost was shameful. It was a comprehensive, team-wide fail of epic proportions; one so embarrassing and incompetent that it puts the jobs of all but a handful of personnel at risk. Yes, the Vikings...
>> davekriegsstrikebeard.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings' Rice named NFC offensive player of the week

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On Sunday Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice had the best game of his career, totaling 201 receiving yards in a win over the Detroit Lions. Today it was announced that Rice has been named NFC offensive player of the...
>> profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/11...
 

Crazy Fran Zeroes in on Cutler

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When Fran Tarkenton criticizes quarterbacks, people listen, and often get very angry. This summer, after Fran made negative remarks about Brett Favre, saying he could never accept the former Packer legend as a Viking, certain (unthinking and ungrateful) members of Purple Nation made...
>> thevikingage.com/2009/11...
 

Bears expect questionable AP to play

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Minnesota Vikings running back nursing ankle injury and illness Telling Bears defensive linemen Adrian Peterson won't play Sunday is like saying Charlie Weis will coach Notre Dame the next five years. "Trust me, I know A.P. and he will play," defensive tackle...
>> www.chicagotribune.com/sports/...
 

Vikings defeat Lions: Grading the Game

In week ten of the 2009 NFL season the Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions by a score of 27-10. The 1-7 Lions stayed close against the 7-1 Vikings through the first half before the Vikings’ took over in the 4th quarter. The Vikings’ gave the Lions plenty of opportunities...
>> www.vikingvigil.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings QB Favre Says His Injured Groin Will be Fine

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It appears that Brett Favre will just fine, coming off his bye week, stating he believes his pulled groin will be okay. Favre was hurt during practice two weeks ago and aggravated the injury in pregame warmups at Green Bay on November 1st. The Vikings didn’t play last week, giving...
>> www.nflgridirongab.com/2009/11...
 

Vikings' Brass Convinced That Caretaker Coach Will Suffice Going Forward

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No matter the impressions of Minnesota Vikings' head coach Brad Childress, he has demonstrated an ability to take a talent-laden team and lead it to victory over a witless schedule. Whether that ability will prevail in the face of fiercer competition or when Childress is forced...
>> vikesgeek.blogspot.com/2009/11...
 
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