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- Wiederer: 4 receivers the Vikings should check out at the combine1 January 1970, 12:00 am
The NFL combine is set to begin and the Vikings will be doing plenty of research on the pool of receivers. So how do these four guys fit into the picture?... - Wiederer: As NFL stars get 'the tag,' Vikings' plans may shift1 January 1970, 12:00 am
NFL teams are busy figuring out which players to put their franchise tags on. So how might the situations of standouts like Drew Brees, Dwayne Bowe and Mike Wallace impact the Vikings?... - NFL combine: Beware of players who opt out of drills1 January 1970, 12:00 am
As NFL teams research the athleticism of potential draft picks, performance enhancing drugs can muddy the process.... - Wiederer: Cornerback Carr could be good option for Vikings1 January 1970, 12:00 am
As the Vikings look to upgrade their secondary, soon-to-be free agent Brandon Carr is worth a look.... - Not a Bloody Sunday1 January 1970, 12:00 am
Wolves, Wild win... - A sign that points toward Matt Kalil wearing purple?1 January 1970, 12:00 am
A franchise-building left tackle is extremely difficult to find outside of the first round.... - Souhan blog: Carter's career doesn't bode well for Moss' return1 January 1970, 12:00 am
Carter's career doesn't bode well for Moss' return... - Spielman confident in Ponder, but doesn't rule out top QBs1 January 1970, 12:00 am
General manager Rick Spielman voiced a high level of confidence in Christian Ponder, but also didn't rule out the team's interest in the top two quarterbacks in this year's draft.... - Spielman on Moss: `We'll be moving on.'1 January 1970, 12:00 am
In case you couldn't have guessed it, Vikings GM Rick Spielman comes out and says the team has no interest in Randy Moss.... - Craig: A Browns-Rams trade could leave Vikings with pick of best non-QB1 January 1970, 12:00 am
NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock doesn't think QB-starved teams can afford to wait and trade with the Vikings at No. 3....
- Minnesota Vikings: Thoughts on franchise tags, the secondary20 February 2012, 7:35 pm
A flurry of franchise tags could descend on NFL stars this week, but I don't expect the Vikings to tag any of their in-house free agents. Perhaps there's a case to be made for Visanthe Shiancoe, considering the digestible franchise figure for tight ends ($5.4 million, down from $7.3 million last season) and the Vikings' reliance on two-tight-end sets. But for a team that needs to spend wisely on more pressing needs, allocating more than $5 million to a 31-year-old tight end while in rebuilding... - Perspective on Vikings and QB evaluations in NFL draft18 February 2012, 2:28 am
So the Vikings will consider Robert Griffin III with the third overall pick, according to GM Rick Spielman. The Heisman winner will get a look from the Vikings. He'll work out for the Vikings, possibly in a private setting. He might visit the Vikings. Surely he'll interview with the Vikings. Griffin would have to be pretty unbelievable -- we're talking a guaranteed franchise-changer -- for the Vikings to even consider taking Griffin and essentially bailing on Christian Ponder a year after dra... - Status quo with Chris Cook, Peterson rehabbing in Houston16 February 2012, 10:14 pm
In light of GM Rick Spielman's annual pre-combine interview session with the local media, we will be updating this file for Spielman's take on the Vikings' draft, freee agency and Randy Moss. Meanwhile, a few notes... Status quo with Cook: Cornerback Chris Cook and the Vikings are in a holding pattern as Cook’s felony domestic assault case plays out. Cook has a trial date of March 5, and he plans to claim self-defense in light of his November arrest after an altercation with his gir... - Winfield ahead of schedule, Vikings to address Erin Henderson next week16 February 2012, 4:36 pm
A few news and notes for you... Winfield healed: Last year, cornerback Antoine Winfield predicted he'd be fully recovered from a broken collarbone by April. Turns out he's ahead of schedule. I've been told Winfield is far enough along that he feels he could play today if necessary, and he's feeling no side effects from the surgery. He's still rehabbing at Winter Park, but mostly for stretching exercises during the last stages of recovery. Winfield broke his collarbone on Nov. 14 at Green B... - The Vikings and cap space entering free agency14 February 2012, 3:37 pm
Expect the Vikings to be more active in free agency than last summer, when they were pressed agianst the cap once the lockout was lifted and were hampered by the bloated contracts of aging players. Though the Vikings want to get younger and build through the draft -- at leasst this is the blueprint of general manager Rick Spielman's blueprint -- they must utilize free agency to supplement the roster, especially considering the loaded free agency class. Kevin Sei... Read more..... - Vikings would miss George Paton, Rams GM finalist11 February 2012, 6:05 pm
With George Paton's ascension as a finalist for the Rams general manger job, Rick Spielman might be starting his first free agency period as Vikings general manager without his trusty sidekick. Paton, Minnesota's director of player personnel, has interviewed twice for the Rams position and, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, is the favorite for the job while competing with co-finalist Falcons director of player personnel Les Snea... Read more..... - Report: Vikings show interest in CB Stanford Routt10 February 2012, 4:19 pm
Despite being released by the Raiders this week, cornerback Stanford Routt still gets his $20 million guaranteed from the five-year, $54.5-million contract he signed last year and likely will have the luxury of picking his own team. Apparently the Vikings would like to be in that mix. ESPNDallas.com's Calvin Watkins caught up with Routt's agent, Vann McElroy, who said the Vikings, Chiefs and Cowboys have inquired since his release. Routt has visits scheduled with the Bills and Titans. No w... - Patrick Brown signing leaves Vikings with 17 free agents to address8 February 2012, 6:06 pm
I understand you might be more excited about this list -- Sporting News' list of the NFL's top 100 free agents -- but the latest Vikings news affects the team's in-house crop of free agents. The Vikings' signing of reserve OT Patrick Brown to a one-year deal, as confirmed by agent Joe Panos, leaves the team with 17 free agents to address. Brown signed for $540,000, according to multiple reports. The retirement of Jim Kleinsasser and the signings of Brown, long snappe... Read more..... - Super Bowl reminder: Rebuilding hinges largely on QB play for Vikings6 February 2012, 6:52 pm
It's no secret stellar quarterback play can mask roster deficiencies and help head coaches land contract extensions. Sunday night amplified that. The Vikings might have watched Eli Manning and Tom Brady throw bullets inside Lucas Oil Stadium with the hope Christian Ponder one day will manage a similar trajectory on his passes. Just as last season's Vikings felt they were a few plays from turning three wins into seven, similar optimism suggests Ponder might be a few throws from proving he can ... - Most intriguing in-house free agents for Vikings3 February 2012, 9:38 pm
Jumping back into blog mode after some time away, and with the relatively slow news day, it seems like a good time to take a look at some of the Vikings' in-house free agents under discussion at Vikings headquarters. This time of year, Rick Spielman's staff is breaking down each player as it prepares for the NFL combine and looks to fulfill needs. And as the Vikings plan to get younger in an effort to rebuild the roster, the financial decisions with in-house guys won't carry the same weight ...
- Media Alert: Vikings fans express support for White Earth casino plan to fund stadium16 February 2012, 12:00 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Ava Beilke Communications Coordinator ava.beilke@savethevikes.org Twitter: @AvaBeilke www.SavetheVikes.org Media Alert: Vikings fans express support for White Earth casino plan to fund stadium The tribe proposes a Twin Cities Casino to answer stadium funding issues MINNEAPOLIS (FEB 16, 2012) – As Minnesota lawmakers and key stadium constituents fumble over Vikings stadium [...]... - Vikings reportedly close to structured deal with Minneapolis, pass on Los Angeles… for now15 February 2012, 12:20 pm
Reports started coming in fast and furious yesterday that the City of Minneapolis, Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commissioner Ted Mondale and the Minnesota Vikings may have found the formula to a stadium package to present to the Minneapolis City Council and ultimately the Minnesota Legislature. All of this on the same day the Vikes announced they [...]... - Super Bowl LI to be hosted in Minnesota…4 February 2012, 6:08 pm
Super Bowl LI to be hosted in Minnesota… Just imagine, that will be the headline on every newspaper from coast to coast when the Vikings finally strike a deal with the Minnesota Legislature who recently returned for the 2012 session. Grassroots fan groups SavetheVikes.org and Minnesota Momentum have geared up for another showdown at the [...]... - The Vikings stadium issue is officially a 3 Ring Circus29 January 2012, 3:11 pm
The Vikings stadium issue is officially a three ring circus. The Capitol is the big top, members of the Minneapolis City Council are the clowns and Governor Dayton is the ring leader. And the only thing Zygi Wilf can say to himself is, “did I actually pay for admission to this train wreck?” Welcome to [...]... - Media Alert: City of Shakopee declares interest in being new home for Vikings stadium11 January 2012, 10:00 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cory Merrifield Founder/Fan Advocate cory.merrifield@savethevikes.org Twitter.SavetheVikes.org Facebook.SavetheVikes.org YouTube – Save The Vikes Media Alert: City of Shakopee declares interest in being new home for Vikings stadium Press Conference Wednesday, January 11th at 4pm, State Office Building-Room 181 City Officials and State Legislators to discuss plan before submitting to Gov. Dayton [...]... - Media Alert: Vikings Play Final Game at Mall of America Field this Sunday31 December 2011, 7:57 pm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cory Merrifield Founder/Fan Advocate cory.merrifield@savethevikes.org Twitter.SavetheVikes.org Facebook.SavetheVikes.org YouTube – Save The Vikes Media Alert: Vikings Play Final Game at Mall of America Field this Sunday Team lease set to expire Stadium resolution needed to keep Vikings in Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (Dec 31, 2011) – In what has been a thirty year tradition, [...]... - First vote on Vikings stadium in less than 24 hours26 December 2011, 10:54 pm
As communicated to Vikings fans last week, the first vote on a Vikings stadium will occur on December 27th. Tomorrow, the Senate Majority will elect a new leader and that Senator will have a major impact on the Vikings chances of staying in Minnesota. As it stands right now, Senator David Hann (R-Eden Prairie) is the [...]... - Politics threatening the Vikings chances for new stadium21 December 2011, 2:39 pm
Over the last three years, politicians, Senators and Governors have come and gone. But the one constant has been that Republicans and Democrats support and oppose the Vikings stadium equally. Recently, the Vikings stadium issue has been more political than ever, and the ripple effect can have serious implications on the team’s chances of staying [...]... - Vikings fans are stepping up – asking other fans to join in!15 December 2011, 1:34 pm
Recently, Vikings fans have been using their pent up frustration with the slow moving Legislature and the team’s poor performance to better the cause of keeping the Vikings in Minnesota. Let’s face facts, we as Vikings fans call into radio shows with our play calls and draft ideas, yell at our TV’s as if we [...]... - Vikings Stadium Public Hearings: When, Where and Who28 November 2011, 6:44 pm
With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas in front of us, we are now in the holiday time known as Vikings Stadium Festivus. And just like Christmas, it’s being advertised everywhere-on television, radio, newspapers and the internet. Long before black Friday and cyber Monday there was Purple Friday and Vikings hangover Monday. The Vikings media effort [...]...
- Bud Grant Speaks, And You Ought To Listen22 February 2012, 10:48 pm
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- Minnesota Vikings Stadium: Deal Reportedly Very Close To Reality22 February 2012, 7:37 pm
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... - The Vikings Will Have Plenty Of Salary Cap Space For Free Agency21 February 2012, 3:34 am
... - Of Course You Want To Watch A Documentary On John Randle20 February 2012, 8:00 pm
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- Speculation Round-Up: RG3 Trade Possibilities, V-Jax Franchise Tag22 February 2012, 8:01 pm
Speculation Round-Up: RG3 Trade Possibilities, V-Jax Franchise Tag - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.... - Rebuilding the Vikings: Steve Hutchinson Gone?21 February 2012, 2:39 pm
Rebuilding the Vikings: Steve Hutchinson Gone? - The Viking Age - The Viking Age - A Minnesota Vikings Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.... - Rebuilding the Vikings: Free Agent CB Brandon Carr21 February 2012, 4:10 am
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- Scenarios Under Which Trading Down Could Make Sense for Vikings27 January 2012, 8:29 pm
In a previous post, I offered the rationale for the Minnesota Vikings both retaining their number three overall pick in this year's NFL entry draft and using that pick to select USC offensive tackle, Matt Kalil. Barring an injury or arrest, I stand by that analysis. But that analysis assumes that Kalil is still on the board when the Vikings draft.The Indianapolis Colts are widely reported to have already determined that they will use the number one overall pick in the draft on Stanford quarter... - Vikings Left With Two Options in First Round of Draft25 January 2012, 7:18 pm
The success of the New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens, and New England Patriots in the 2012 playoffs demonstrates several points instructive for the Minnesota Vikings as they pare their 2012 draft board. Chief among these points is that successful teams are constructed by focusing on the offensive and defensive lines and that, while great receivers will boost teams, great receivers cannot overcome poor line play.In addition to the winning teams, losing teams such as Atlanta,... - How the Vikings Can Put the Egg Back Together Again in 201221 January 2012, 8:27 pm
The Minnesota Vikings face as many challenges as many of the 2011 non-playoff teams entering the 2011-2012 off-season. Those challenges are mitigated, however, by the fact that the Vikings have some high-caliber players at key positions. Those players make the team's prospects brighter than are those for teams such as the Colts, Cardinals, Browns, Jets, Bucs, or many of the other teams left out of this year's playoffs.Turning around the Vikings in short order is a tall task. And it could well... - Vikings' Hire Assures Similar Design in 201220 January 2012, 4:42 pm
On Wednesday, the Minnesota Vikings announced the hiring of former Indianapolis Colts' defensive backs coach, Alan Williams. Willams' addition all but ensures that the Vikings will retain their 4-3 and Cover-2 schemes of 2011. More unsettling, continuing cronyism in hiring notwithstanding, are Williams' initial suggestions that personnel was not the problem for the Vikings' defense in 2011.Williams' hire means that the worst possible scenario--the promotion of the lightly regarded Mike Singlet... - Decision to Sever the Body and Save the Heads Leaves Vikings in Dire Straits17 January 2012, 8:07 pm
The Minnesota Vikings are coming off of their worst season in team history, finishing 2011 with a 3-13 record. In the weeks since the season ended, the organization has determined that the solution to the team's 2011 woes is three-fold: promote one of the architects of the 2011 team to lead architect, retain the services of the coach responsible for the on-field performance, and fire anyone associated with a positions of strength on the team.Following this modus operandi, the Vikings have move... - Marty Does Not Go Far Enough in Denouncing Those Cooking the Books on Behalf of the Vikings9 January 2012, 10:50 pm
Minnesota Representative John Marty has finally come out with it, the realization that the Vikings have enlisted the aid of those purportedly working on behalf of the public to identify a public-private stadium venture for the Minnesota Vikings that benefits the public beyond merely having an edifice that it doesn't even own. Marty's criticism of Ted Mondale, the crony pick of Governor Mark Dayton to head the Metropolitan Sports Facilities Commission while receiving pay from a separate position... - Bucs' Move Shows How Desperate Things Have Become in Minnesota8 January 2012, 7:40 pm
Near the end of last season, with the team in disarray, the Minnesota Vikings finally acknowledged their mistake in hiring Brad Childress, firing the fifth-year coach. The move created a vacancy which the Vikings filled with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier.Rather than audition candidates for the head-coaching vacancy, the Vikings did what they essentially did when hiring Childress, signing the first "candidate" that they encountered. In part, the move was an acknowledgement that the team ... - Consistent with On-Going Organizational Dementia, Vikings Fire Best Coach7 January 2012, 6:37 pm
On Friday, the Minnesota Vikings made it official--the organization truly is clueless. After agreeing to interview the former head coach of the disastrous Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Vikings showed the door to Kyle Dunbar, coach of the one consistently bright spot on their team. Asked whether he was getting a raw deal, Dunbar, playing the part of someone who knows he did get a raw deal but who also hopes to gain employment in the NFL in the near term, stated that the Vikings "did not kill my fam... - What the #&*Z!! Exploding Head News6 January 2012, 11:39 pm
In the wake of the worst season in team history, the Minnesota Vikings' first major off-season move was to promote to general manager one of the architects of that disaster. That decision came despite the availability of such experienced NFL veterans as Bill Polian and Jeff Fisher, among dozens of other equally competent talent evaluators.The decision to pass on Polian seemed logical in that Polian had had a particularly poor run in the draft in recent years and the Colts' fortunes appeared to ... - Vikings' Promotion of Spielman Another Hasty Move5 January 2012, 4:45 pm
As player personnel executive in two previous posts, Chicago and Miami, Rick Spielman endured considerable criticism for player personnel moves. His decisions led to his dismissal from both posts and resulted in his taking a position with the Minnesota Vikings that clearly was at least a partial step down from his previous jobs. Perhaps during his years as a personnel executive in the NFL, newly minted Minnesota Vikings' General Manager Rick Spielman has figured things out. As Vikings' Vice P...
- It’s Halloween, And The Vikings Are Definitely Scary31 October 2010, 12:21 am
The Vikings are full of scary stories this Halloween. Vikings Throne chooses which costume Vikings players should wear for the big day.... - Week 7: What We Learned25 October 2010, 10:46 pm
Vikings Throne takes a look at what we learned from the Week 7 loss to the Green Bay Packers. (Hint: Brett Favre, Brad Childress, Jared Allen, Chris Cook, and the referees didn't do themselves any favors.)... - Brett Favre Has Two Fractures In His Ankle25 October 2010, 8:15 pm
Things are going from bad to worse for the Vikings. After their heart-breaking loss on Sunday, word is out that Brett Favre has two fractures in his ankle.... - Favre’s New Jeans25 October 2010, 5:21 pm
Still working on a recap of Sunday’s painful-in-a-way-only-the-Vikings-can-do loss, but in the mean time, here’s an entertaining clip from the latest Saturday Night Live. After Favre’s performance last night, he deserves to be made fun of.... - On The Throne With Packing Cheese23 October 2010, 4:25 am
The Vikings Throne gets some answers from Adam of PackingCheese.com to learn more about the beat-up Packers and figure out what we should expect to see on Sunday night.... - Ray Edwards Fined $20K For…Something22 October 2010, 8:26 pm
So Ray Edwards just got fined again. This time it was for “spearing” Marion Barber in last week’s game against the Cowboys. Since I have no recollection of what play they’re even talking about, I’m going to go ahead and assume that this is yet another case of the NFL grossly [...]... - Yeah, but…22 October 2010, 7:29 pm
The Vikings Throne is having a really hard time predicting how the Vikings/Packers tilt will go on Sunday night. For every reason he thinks each team might win, there's a "yeah, but". The Throne also picks the rest of the Week 7 slate in the NFL, most of which are a lot easier to decipher.... - Cowboys/Vikings Bloggers Blitz17 October 2010, 9:33 pm
The Vikings are currently trailing 14-7 at half, looking pretty bad in doing so. To distract you from the stench coming from the Metrodome, here are my answers for Jim Keller’s questions over at RespectTheStar.com. Let’s hope the second half brings us something to cheer about.... - On The Throne With Respect The Star16 October 2010, 1:38 pm
The Vikings Throne exchanges some Q&A with Cowboys blog Respect The Star to learn more about the Vikings' upcoming opponent.... - Welcome To The 2010 Panic Bowl15 October 2010, 7:26 pm
After awful starts, Vikings and Cowboys fans are both wondering how they got here. Which team will come out on top in the 2010 Panic Bowl?...
- Gearing Up for the NFL Scouting Combine21 February 2012, 11:55 pm
The NFL Scouting Combine starts Wednesday where teams get a closer look at players entering the 2012 NFL draft. In case anyone is interested, below you will find the schedule of activities for all position groups over the next week. NFL Network will be live from the Scouting Combine on Saturday, February 25 if your [...]... - Could Steve Hutchinson Be On His Way Out?21 February 2012, 7:08 am
The Vikings are going younger this offseason in their attempt to catch up with the rest of their division according to the Associated Press, one candidate to be released is five-time first-team All-Pro guard Steve Hutchinson, who is scheduled to make $6.95 million in 2012, the final installment of a seven-year deal worth as much [...]... - Vikings Free Agents for 2012 – Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?20 February 2012, 3:42 pm
Free agency is about a month away, and now we can all look ahead to what players will be out there and what teams have to do. The Vikings have a number of players that will be unrestricted come March 13th when they can sign with other teams. You can see the complete list below, [...]... - Tenative Deal Reached Between Vikings and State on New Stadium19 February 2012, 2:41 am
The Vikings, city of Minneapolis and state of Minnesota have reached a tentative agreement on a $975 million stadium at a site near, or possibly at, the current Metrodome, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. In the preliminary agreement, the private-public financial breakdown would be $150 million from the city, $398 million from the state and [...]... - Video: Who should the Vikings draft in the first round: Matt Kalil or Riley Reiff?18 February 2012, 2:14 am
Adrian Peterson’s timeline for his recovery from ACL surgery will brush right up against the beginning of the 2012 season, giving the Vikings’s strongest position a big question mark.... - Still No Deal for a New Vikings Stadium18 February 2012, 2:10 am
Officials say that there is no deal in place for the Vikings in their bid for a new stadium, though talks are ongoing, according to the Associated Press. A spokeswoman for governor Mark Dayton — who is involved in the discussion — said Friday that ”everyone continues to work hard on this,” according to the [...]... - Reports Say Agreement On Vikings Stadium Near Metrodome Is Close17 February 2012, 8:21 pm
The Vikings, city of Minneapolis and state of Minnesota are close to an agreement on a deal to build a new stadium near the Metrodome, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. An agreement would still need to gain support from the Legislature and the Minneapolis City Council. “I’m hopeful that they’ll get something resolved in the [...]... - Salary cap update the second13 February 2012, 2:37 pm
So, apparently the new CBA allows teams to carry over unused cap space from the previous year with no obligation to spend it (read more here). While some teams may be enamored with the idea of building a healthy 401(k), think Belichick and the never-ending amount of times he double-downs on draft picks, many teams look primed [...]... - Paton Promoted to Vikings Assistant General Manager12 February 2012, 2:02 am
The Vikings announced the promotion of Director of Player Personnel George Paton to Assistant General Manager. “George has been an integral part of our personnel department since he arrived in 2007,” Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman said on Saturday. “His work ethic, leadership , professionalism and keen eye for identifying talented football players will continue [...]... - Vikes Interested in CB Routt?10 February 2012, 5:21 pm
ESPN Dallas has reported the Vikings, Cowboys and Chiefs have inquired about Cornerback Stanford Routt who was released by the Raiders yesterday and he also has visits set up with the Bills and Titans according to Routts agent. Routt is 28 years old and signed a 5 year, 54.5 million dollar deal last year but [...]...
- Christian Ponder Could Be Odd Man Out for Vikings19 February 2012, 7:12 pm
On the surface, it’s certainly unfair to him after only one season, but people are starting to question if Christian Ponder is the future Quarterback of the Minnesota Vikings. Even more unfair to Ponder, is that the majority of this, has nothing to do with his on-field performance. These questions are being stirred because of [...]... - Minnesota Vikings Possible 2012 NFL Free Agent Pickups: Dwayne Bowe18 February 2012, 10:46 pm
Dwayne Bowe is arguably the best free agent wide receiver available in 2012, potentially. The Chiefs want him back, but also have to try to make a deal for cornerback Brandon Carr. One or the other will get the franchise tag from KC. Word on the street is that Carr may be more of a priority [...]... - Hell Will Remain Warm; Randy Moss Not Returning to Vikings17 February 2012, 3:38 am
Not that it was ever a possibility, but just in case, Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman made it clear Thursday, that Minnesota will not pursue free agent Randy Moss. Well that’s certainly a relief. I figured it was only a matter of time before number 84 was back in Minnesota, oh wait, no I didn’t. [...]... - Will Adrian Peterson Ever Be the Same? History Says No11 February 2012, 10:52 pm
It’s certainly a fair question, will Adrian Peterson ever be the same? Coming off a double tear in his knee, what realistic expectations should Vikings fans have for him in 2012? AP is determined to get back to full strength by week 1, and he actually thinks he will be better than before. Better? I [...]... - Percy Harvin Cannot Be Vikings No.1 Wideout in 20129 February 2012, 3:32 pm
Roles within the Vikings will certainly be reassigned in 2012. A rebuilding process is a great time for veteran guys to really establish their roles with the team. Now while Percy Harvin is not a veteran, he will be going into his fourth season in Minnesota, a season where he needs to move back to [...]... - NFL Hall of Fame Snub of Cris Carter is Ridiculous9 February 2012, 2:49 am
This certainly wasn’t the piece I thought I’d be writing about Cris Carter in February. Last month I wrote that I didn’t think there was anyway they’d hold him out this year, and I was dead wrong. Carter along with Tim Brown and Bill Parcells, took the cake for biggest Hall of Fame snubs in [...]... - Vikings Chris Doleman Elected to 2012 NFL Hall of Fame4 February 2012, 11:56 pm
After being a finalist a year ago, former Vikings Defensive End Chris Doleman, has finally taken his rightful place in Canton, OH. He joins fellow inductees; Curtis Martin, Cortez Kennedy, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson, and Jack Butler, as the NFL Hall of Fame class of 2012. Chris Doleman is fourth on the all-time career sack [...]... - $1 Million Dollars to Change Jersey Number; Adrian Peterson Says No2 February 2012, 9:46 pm
So apparently Adrian Peterson has been thinking of changing his jersey number from 28 to 23, but a “little” problem came up, and the switch is off. After learning of the hefty price tag of $1,000,000 to switch, Peterson changed his mind. At this point it’s not exactly clear who is responsible for the ruling, [...]... - Minnesota Vikings Possible 2012 NFL Free Agent Pickups: CB Tracy Porter1 February 2012, 5:01 am
Tracy Porter is another guy available for teams looking to bolster their secondary in 2012, the Minnesota Vikings happen to be one of those teams. Porter is coming off of his fourth NFL season, and 2011 was a decent one for him, recording 52 tackles and 1 interception. Since he started getting regular playing time [...]... - Update: Vikings RB Toby Gerhart MCL Rehab1 February 2012, 4:33 am
Well if you’re a Vikings fan, you’re looking for any good news you can get these days. Believe it or not I found some, CBS Sports is reporting that Toby Gerhart’s torn MCL will not require surgery. It appears as if rest and rehab will be enough to heal the injury. One would have to [...]...
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- BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Bears head to Indy for NFL Combine22 February 2012, 8:55 pm
Hi Vikes faithful I’m sure it’s safe for me to assume that part of being a Vikes fan is hating the Bears, do you agree? Well since that’s true, every now and then I’ll share an article about the Bears, just to help you watch what they’re doing. Bears head to Indy for NFL Combine New general manager [...]... - Daily Vikings Trivia (02-22-12) Jasper Brinkley22 February 2012, 2:00 pm
Minnesota Vikings Trivia Your Daily Piece of Minnesota Vikings History Linebacker Jasper Brinkley was the only Vikings rookie to play in all 16 regular season games in 2009. Click Here To See Past Vikings Trivia Posts Tweet This Post... - Minnesota Vikings Links from National Sources February 22, 201222 February 2012, 7:59 am
Hey Vikings Fans! As bloggers, we tend to like to get our Vikings news from our other favorite Minnesota Vikings blogs from around the web. We often publish lists of recent posts from other great Vikings blogs, but of course it is hard to ignore the national sports media, so here are [...]... - BEHIND ENEMY LINES: Is February the Worst Month for NFL fans?22 February 2012, 7:48 am
Hey Vikings fans I’m sure it’s safe for me to assume that part of being a Vikings fan is despising the Chicago Bears, correct? Well since that’s true, every now and then I’ll link to an article about the Bears, just to help you watch what they’re up to. Is February the Worst Month for NFL fans? [...]... - Minnesota Vikings Fan Picture of the Day (02-21-12)22 February 2012, 2:00 am
Every week day the Viking Ship will bring you a fan picture of the day!If you want to contribute to the Viking Ship Fan Pic of the Day, please send your pictures to jazz@thevikingship.net or post them to the facebook fan page Tweet This Post... - Minnesota Tribe Proposes New Casino Deal to Help Fund New Vikings Stadium21 February 2012, 10:24 pm
Minnesota tribe proposes new casino deal to help fund new Vikings stadium Since the Metrodome’s roof collapsed under the weight of a monster Minneapolis snowstorm in December (and, really, long before that, if you ask Vikings fans), the city and state have been more seriously contemplating a new stadium for Minnesota’s pro football team. While [...]... - RANDOM VIKING VIDEO: Minnesota Vikings: Madden 10 Online Highlights21 February 2012, 8:56 pm
Random Minnesota Vikings Video This is a clip chosen at random that was tagged with “Minnesota Vikings Highlights”. The fun thing about this is that you never know what you’ll get when you let a computer program pick your video at random for you! Hope you enjoy! Me playing online. __________________________ 1st song: Musab (from Minneapolis/St. Paul) [...]... - Daily Vikings Trivia (02-21-12) Gary Anderson21 February 2012, 4:00 pm
Minnesota Vikings Trivia Your Daily Piece of Minnesota Vikings History Linebacker Jasper Brinkley was the only Vikings rookie to play in all 16 regular season games in 2009. Click Here To See Past Vikings Trivia Posts Tweet This Post... - Minnesota Vikings Links from National Sources February 21, 201221 February 2012, 7:49 am
Hey Vikings Fans! As bloggers, we tend to like to get our Vikings news from our other favorite Minnesota Vikings blogs from around the web. We often publish lists of recent posts from other great Vikings blogs, but of course it is hard to ignore the national sports media, so here are [...]... - FEATURED VIKINGS ARTICLE: Of Course You Want To Watch A Documentary On John Randle20 February 2012, 8:37 pm
Featured Minnesota Vikings Post There are such a lot of really good Minnesota Vikings blogs out in cyberspace that sometimes I feel the urge to post some of the pages that I come across. Enjoy! Of Course You Want To Watch A Documentary On John Randle Minnesota Vikings‘ defensive tackle John Randle went into the Pro Football Hall [...]...
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RESCHEDULE NEXT YEAR 50 YEAR RE-UNION AND LET THE BEARS HAVE THE GAME AND NEXT YEAR WE GET 2 HOME GAMES AGAINST THE BEARS, SINCE THIS SEASON IS LOST AND THE STADIUM IS NOT UP TO PAR WITH NFL STANDARDS. SEEMS TO ME ITS A WIN-WIN SITUATION. IM SURE IF YOU POLLED FANS THEY WOULD VOTE FOR THIS AND THE OWNERS WOULD NOT TAKE IT IN THE SHORTS EITHER. WELL ITS JUST A THOUGHT, BUT IM SURE THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE SMARTER THAN ME MAKING DECISIONS.