Vikings have plan to get rookie Patterson involved
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. From the moment the Minnesota Vikings made perhaps the draft's biggest move by trading a bevy of picks to acquire Cordarrelle Patterson in the first round, they've talked about a "plan" for developing the talented, but raw receiver.
Decision makers like general manager Rick Spielman and Leslie Frazier haven'tpubliclyspoken of details, instead...
Is Minnesota’s Christian Ponder the Rodney Dangerfield of NFL Quarterbacks?
Somehow, I know quite a few Minnesota Viking fans. A common trait they all share is their displeasure — bordering on embarassment — in regard to Minnesota’s starting quarterback, Christian Ponder. “We’d be fine if we had a better quarterback” is a phrase I’ve heard more than once from more than one disgruntled fan.
I must be honest and say that I haven’t spent a lot...
The book on: WR Rodney Smith
One of the Vikings’ top undrafted signings, Rodney Smith has the measurables desired in NFL receivers. At Florida State, he was solid and unselfish but didn’t produce gaudy receiving numbers.
Break Out Review: Kyle Rudolph
Over the course of the off-season we’ll be looking back at some of the major players who ‘broke out’ or outperformed their ADP by a drastic amount in the hopes that we can get a feel for what their 2013 fantasy football season holds and whether the break out is here to stay. Today the review subject is Kyle Rudolph.
There were a lot of breakout Tight Ends in 2012 – Dennis...
Break Out Review: Kyle Rudolph
Over the course of the off-season we’ll be looking back at some of the major players who ‘broke out’ or outperformed their ADP by a drastic amount in the hopes that we can get a feel for what their 2013 fantasy football season holds and whether the break out is here to stay. Today the review subject is Kyle Rudolph.
There were a lot of breakout Tight Ends in 2012 – Dennis...
Vikings’ Chris Cook says he’ll “handle” opposing number one receivers
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Chris Cook knows what he’s going to tell rookie Xavier Rhodes when it comes to covering the number one receiver of opposing teams. “Just let me handle them,” Cook said on 1500 ESPN Radio. Cook wants to sign an extension with Minnesota as he goes into the final year of his rookie deal. “I’m looking forward to coming back if that’s in the cards...
Let's just get this over with--- McNabb retires as an Eagle...
Slow news day when you are left to finally contemplate Donovan McNabb's retirement... I guess I'm "tardy" in this category because I really thought McNabb had a few more campaigns in him...
But Donny is hanging them up...
He took us close to the pinnacle. I appreciated very much as a fan being so close. Thank you, Don, for getting us so close.
So...
Vikings new stadium will have a self-cleaning roof
The Minnesota Vikings vice president of public affairs/stadium development, Lester Bagley spoke with the St. Paul Pioneer Press and was asked how the roof on the new stadium will be cleaned since it will be clear.
The ETFE product is self-cleaning. It’s the largest clear roof in the world and the first on a stadium in the U.S. There are some in Europe.
He was then asked how it...
The Vikings Powerball Number is 7
With the Power Ball jackpot hitting upwards of $600 million, it seems like owner Zygi Wilf and the rest of the Vikings owners should buy some tickets to cover the rest of the cost of the Vikings awesomely designed new stadium.
There is no doubt that that Mr. Wilf will fill in the number 28 on those little lottery tickets to represent Adrian Peterson.
I’ll go...
Is Gross Making a Mistake Holding Both McNabb & McPherson Days in ’13?
Look, I like the idea of honoring the greats of Syracuse past. It’s cool to see the pictures of iconic Orange moments on the walls of the Dome’s concourse. It’s a good thing to have the banners hanging in the rafters. And both Donovan McNabb and Don McPherson deserve a permanent place somewhere inside the building they helped fill.
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The book on: DT Anthony McCloud
The Vikings drafted two defensive tackles that could play the three-technique, but there is an undrafted rookie more suited for nose tackle. Meet Anthony McCloud, a linemate of seventh-round draft choice Everett Dawkins, whose forte is stuffing the run.
Gov. Dayton backs cigarette tax for Vikings' stadium
Do you live in Minnesota and smoke? You may be helping to fund the construction of the NFLs newest project, the Minnesota Vikings 977 million stadium.
The Star Tribune reported on Friday that Minnesota governor Mark Dayton introduced a new revenue proposal that would more than double the tax on cigarettes from 1.23 per pack to 2.83 per pack by July 1. The state is currently on the...
Smokers to pay heavy price to fund new Minnesota Vikings stadium?
How do you fund a new billion dollar stadium?It's a question Minnesota lawmakers have been pondering ever since the NFL's Vikings announced plans to construct a new home. The original funding strategy was to use electronic pulltab and bingo games to bring in revenue. However, those mechanisms have fallen way short of projections in the last year, thus leaving Minnesota in...
Joe Webb Making The Transition To Wide Receiver
It’s been rumored for quite some time and Joe Webb has been taking more snaps at wide receiver during drills this off-season but the Minnesota Vikings have officially said they are making the switch. Joe Webb is now a WR for the Vikings, and this gives him the best shot at sticking with the team. Webb is entering the final year of his rookie contract and the Vikings do not need...
Fantasy Football: Will Kyle Rudolph Be an Elite Tight End in 2013?
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Obviously a brilliant Pro Bowl appearance is not a good measure of future success, but his five catches for 122 yards and a touchdown en route to the MVP honors gave a glimpse into his potential.
There were times during the season when Rudolph flashed that same brilliance, particularly as he scored five touchdowns in the first six games. After 25 receptions on 41 targets during...
Chris Kluwe Didn't Stay Out of Work For Long
Chris Kluwe say the writing on the wall when the Vikings drafted a punter. Sure enough, the 31-year old veteran was cut. Whether that was because of his outspoken nature or the fact that the Vikings had a mediocre (at best) punting unit last year only the Vikings front office knows.
All that doesn't really mater anymore--Kluwe found another job.
Kluwe has signed on...
Chris Kluwe Signs With The Oakland Raiders
It looks like our boy has finally found work. Chris Kluwe punted for the Minnesota Vikings for eight years, but was cut 10 days ago to make room for a younger, cheaper option: rookie punter Jeff Locke out of UCLA. In his time at Minnesota, he carved out a resume as maybe the best punter in franchise history. As the national football league's most outspoken gay activist, though...
Chris Kluwe Signs For The Oakland Raiders
It looks like our boy has finally found work. Chris Kluwe punted for the Minnesota Vikings for eight years, but was cut 10 days ago to make room for a younger, cheaper option: rookie punter Jeff Locke out of UCLA. In his time at Minnesota, he carved out a resume as maybe the best punter in franchise history. As the national football league's most outspoken gay activist, though...
Vikings' Greenway named to NFL Network Top 100
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Playing in the Minnesota Vikings' 4-3 defense, outside linebacker Chad Greenway doesn't always get the same credit the pass-rushing outside linebackers in 3-4 systems receive.
Greenway clearly has earned a strong reputation though.
Greenway was named No. 70 in the NFL Network's Top 100 list of NFL players, as chosen by votes of players in the league...
Joe Webb Moving To Wide Receiver For 2013
The Vikings have decided to shift Joe Webb from QB to full-time receiver, according to the Star Tribune.Fantasy Spin:Webb was thrown into the fire in January when Christian Ponder couldn't start Minnesota's playoff game against the Packers due to an elbow injury. Webb completed just 11-of-30 in the game and the Vikings lost 24-10. Minnesota signed Matt Cassel to back up Ponder...
Vikings' Cassel prepared to mentor, push Ponder
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Even after four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the things Matt Cassel is most known for was his time as a backup to Tom Brady with the New England Patriots.
Cassel's started 62 games in his career, 47 the past four seasons for Kansas City and has made the Pro Bowl. Cassel's career got started, in earnest, when he filled in for an injured Brady...
Vikings' Cassel prepared to mentor, push Ponder
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Even after four years with the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the things Matt Cassel is most known for was his time as a backup to Tom Brady with the New England Patriots.
Cassel's started 62 games in his career, 47 the past four seasons for Kansas City and has made the Pro Bowl. Cassel's career got started, in earnest, when he filled in for an injured Brady...
CATCHING ON
Vikings moving Joe Webb to WR
Joe Webb has spent the last few seasons as Minnesota's backup QB, but now with Matt Cassel in the fold, the team is hoping to make Webb a wideout.
Vikings Shift Former QB Joe Webb to Full time Receiver
With Matt Cassel now the backup quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings behind Christian Ponder, former backup QB Joe Webb has been moved to full time wide receiver. Although the future of the quarterback position in Minnesota is a bit hazy at the moment, it definitely won’t be Joe Webb.
Head coach Leslie Frazier told Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune that the move had...
Raiders sign veteran punter Chris Kluwe
The Oakland Raiders have signed veteran punter Chris Kluwe to a one-year contract for the veteran’s minimum. Kluew was recently let go by the Minnesota Vikings due to his mediocre play and $1.45 million contract.
Kluwe will replace Shane Lechler who moved on to Houston this off-season.
“I’m excited to be an Oakland Raider and be playing in California,” Kluwe told Brandon...
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