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Vikings Offseason Report
« on: Feb 27th, 2009, 4:04pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
And, with ALL the good QB's out there available, the Vikings step up to the plate and sign,... (drum roll, please... ) well,... you'll see...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Minnesota Vikings acquire Sage Rosenfels, give QB new contract
ESPN: NFL (27.02.2009 09:34)
The Minnesota Vikings officially completed a trade with the Houston Texans to acquire Sage Rosenfels by reaching a two-year contract extension with the quarterback on Friday.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #1 on: Apr 8th, 2009, 10:59pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Don't know why you'd want to fix something that ain't broken... From "The REAL Feed":
 
Weighty issue: Peterson, Childress at odds over RB's plan to bulk up
NFL.com (08.04.2009 21:32)
Adrian Peterson wants to pack on more pounds. The NFL's reigning rushing leader was plenty beat up by the end of last season, and he wants to play the 2009 season with 225 to 230 pounds on his 6-foot-1 frame.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #2 on: May 1st, 2009, 7:49pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Brett Favre a possibility...  Rook under the weather...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress: We will discuss Brett Favre
ESPN: NFL (01.05.2009 17:58)
Minnesota Vikings haven't discussed the possibility of pursuing veteran quarterback Brett Favre. Yet.
 
Vikings rookie WR Harvin will miss minicamp because of dehydration
NFL.com (01.05.2009 17:28)
Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Percy Harvin has been hospitalized because of severe dehydration and will not participate in the team's weekend rookie minicamp.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #3 on: May 14th, 2009, 6:37pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Williamses trying to avoid suspension... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Pat and Kevin Williams back in court to fight suspensions
USA TODAY: Sports (14.05.2009 18:10)
Attorneys for the NFL players' union and for two Minnesota Vikings stars facing suspension say league officials knew a supplement ...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #4 on: May 26th, 2009, 10:27pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Update on the Williamses' legal proceedings proceeding... from a LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":
 
NFL appeals ruling that remanded to state court two claims from Minnesota Vikings' Kevin Williams and Pat Williams
St. Paul Pioneer Press: Football (26.05.2009 19:47)
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #5 on: May 31st, 2009, 4:52pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Creating a niche for the talented new kid on the block...  From this LOCAL source on "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings insert new pages in playbook for Percy Harvin
ESPN: NFL (30.05.2009 20:56)
Minnesota Vikings have added 20 or 30 plays in their scheme designed specifically for the fleet-footed Percy Harvin.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #6 on: Jun 2nd, 2009, 1:45pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Vikings defenders defending well off the field as well...  May avoid suspension... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
NFL lawyers: No immediate action against two Vikings
USA TODAY: NFL (02.06.2009 10:20)
Lawyers for the NFL say the league won't try to enforce its four-game suspension of Minnesota Vikings Kevin Williams and Pat ...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #7 on: Jun 4th, 2009, 4:49pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Maybe the D-line is getting saved, but the secondary is taking a hit here...  Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":
 
With contract talks at impasse, CB Winfield skips Vikings' workouts
NFL.com (04.06.2009 16:28)
Antoine Winfield isn't participating in the Minnesota Vikings' offseason practices this week, with negotations stalled on a contract extension for the Pro Bowl cornerback.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #8 on: Jun 19th, 2009, 1:07pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
I don't know if all this computer-simulation analysis this Vikings reporter does is worth a dime...  But, here's his two cents... From "The REAL Feed":
 
Computer loves Harvin, Vikings in simulation
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (19.06.2009 07:36)
A computer simulation that runs each regular-season game 10,000 times has the Vikings winning the NFC North by three games and Percy Harvin exploding onto the scene. And that's without Brett Favre. Get the summary of each team in the division.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #9 on: Jun 27th, 2009, 4:25pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Why the Vikes NEED Brett Favre!!!  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Is QB the difference between good and great?
Scout.com > NFL > National Football League Team (27.06.2009 08:56)
As the defending NFC North champions, the Vikings are already considered a good team, but as their statistics from last year will attest, the margin between winning and losing is thin. Can the signing of Brett Favre increase their chances?
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #10 on: Jun 29th, 2009, 8:47pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on May 1st, 2009, 7:49pm, StegRock wrote:
Rook under the weather...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings rookie WR Harvin will miss minicamp because of dehydration
NFL.com (01.05.2009 17:28)
Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Percy Harvin has been hospitalized because of severe dehydration and will not participate in the team's weekend rookie minicamp.

 
This is getting to be a regular occurrence with Harvin...  I hope he is okay...  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings WR Harvin sent home from rookie symposium due to illness
NFL.com (29.06.2009 19:33)
Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Percy Harvin was sent home from the NFL Rookie Symposium after becoming ill, organizers said.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #11 on: Jul 12th, 2009, 1:58am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Good news for the Vike's D... from "The REAL Feed":
 
Morning roundup: Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Kevin Williams, Pat Williams
NewsOk.com - OSU Football (09.07.2009 21:56)
Judge blocks NFL players' suspensions A judge in Minnesota on Thursday blocked the NFL's plan to suspend Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, a move their attorney said should let them start the season with camp...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #12 on: Jul 14th, 2009, 11:04pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
on Jul 12th, 2009, 1:58am, StegRock wrote:
Good news for the Vike's D... from "The REAL Feed":
 
Morning roundup: Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Kevin Williams, Pat Williams
NewsOk.com - OSU Football (09.07.2009 21:56)
Judge blocks NFL players' suspensions A judge in Minnesota on Thursday blocked the NFL's plan to suspend Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin Williams and Pat Williams for violating the league's anti-doping policy, a move their attorney said should let them start the season with camp...

 
This isn't going to go away too quietly... per the latest reports rolling off "The REAL Feed":
 
Other leagues support NFL vs. Vikings linemen
KABC: Sports (14.07.2009 15:17)
 
Upon further review vis-a-vis the proverbial bigger picture of professional sports in America, this is a little more complex and thorny than apparently meets the eye...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #13 on: Jul 22nd, 2009, 3:23pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Update on the Williamses' case... from "The REAL Feed":
 
Judge to rule by Aug. 7 on Vikings suspensions
NFL.com (22.07.2009 13:18)
Judge to rule by Aug. 7 in Vikings suspensions
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #14 on: Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:29pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Team inks key secondary defender to long-term deal... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings ink Winfield to 5-year contract extension
SI.com: NFL (23.07.2009 17:00)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- Antoine Winfield watched last season as veterans Darren Sharper and Matt Birk played out the final year of their contracts and then left Minnesota without extensions. He wondered if he was next.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #15 on: Jul 31st, 2009, 11:40am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Rookie Harvin not setting good precedent with attendance, at least.  Currently atop "The REAL Feed":
 
Viking's Harvin a no-show on first day of camp
SI.com: NFL (31.07.2009 09:51)
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- Minnesota Vikings first-round draft choice Percy Harvin is a no-show at the team's first practice of training camp.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #16 on: Aug 2nd, 2009, 12:04am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Rosenfels takes early lead in QB competition... by default at least...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings QB Jackson injures knee at practice
The Sports Network: NFL (01.08.2009 15:14)
 
Ummm,... can anyone say Bert Farve??? ...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #17 on: Aug 2nd, 2009, 9:06pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
First-rounder Harvin's deal gets worked out... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikes, first-round pick Harvin reach 5-year deal
SI.com: NFL (02.08.2009 11:44)
MANKATO, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Vikings have agreed to terms with first-round draft pick Percy Harvin on a five-year deal.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #18 on: Aug 5th, 2009, 6:51pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Jackson returns,... and the Williamses' case under review by the Feds... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Vikings' Jackson returns to practice, experiences no issues with knee
NFL.com (05.08.2009 14:50)
Tarvaris Jackson is practicing again withthe Minnesota Vikings saying after Wednesday morning's workout that his sprainedleft knee felt fine.
 
Vikings' suspensions case awaits federal ruling
FindLaw: Sports (05.08.2009 15:55)
By BRIAN BAKST Associated Press Writer ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota Vikings linemen Kevin and Pat Williams still don't know if they'll be suspended by the NFL in their dispute over its anti-doping policy, but the fight won't be in state court any time soon - if at all.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #19 on: Aug 7th, 2009, 11:24pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Jackson down again... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson comes up gimpy after appearing to aggravate left knee
ESPN: NFL (07.08.2009 21:32)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson appeared to aggravate a knee injury on Friday that caused him to miss three days of practice earlier in the week.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #20 on: Aug 12th, 2009, 10:59pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Vick remains jobless; Favre remains retired... while the Vikings are still looking for their starting quarterback here in mid-August...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Minnesota Vikings' quarterback battle remains up for grabs
ESPN: NFL (12.08.2009 15:21)
After two weeks of training camp, Minnesota's passing game is still a work in progress.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #21 on: Aug 15th, 2009, 11:42am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Rosenfels seems to be maintaining his lead in the QB competition.  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Rosenfels states his case for Vikings' QB job in victory over Colts
NFL.com (15.08.2009 01:26)
Competing for the starting quarterback job, Sage Rosenfels looked sharp Friday night, leading the Minnesota Vikings to scores on their first two series and a 13-3 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #22 on: Aug 18th, 2009, 5:48pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Quarterback quandary over...  Favre in camp, after ALL...  From "The REAL Feed":
 
Favre back on practice field after signing deal with Vikings
USA TODAY: Sports (18.08.2009 14:12)
The Minnesota Vikings say they have a deal to bring Brett Favre back to the NFL. The 39-year-old quarterback took a plane to ...
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #23 on: Aug 20th, 2009, 12:47am »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Point-counterpoint... and just some plain old angst... about the Favre signing... on "The REAL Feed":
 
Twelve years after last MVP award, can Favre take Vikes to Super Bowl?
NFL.com (19.08.2009 19:20)
Most Minnesota Vikings fans are celebrating Favre's arrival as the missing link between their franchise and the Super Bowl glory that has eluded it for 48 years. But before the purple faithful book trips to Miami for the Super Bowl in February, one question remains to be answered: Just how much d...
 
Ross Tucker: Signing Favre sends bad message to Vikings
SI.com: NFL (19.08.2009 20:31)
Is Brett Favre the answer in Minnesota? Maybe, maybe not. Ross Tucker explains why the Vikings may be about to learn a tough lesson in team chemistry.
 
Tarkenton critical of Favre signing
United Press International: Sports (19.08.2009 13:30)
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 19 (UPI) -- Former NFL great Fran Tarkenton says the Brett Favre signing with the Minnesota Vikings was "an absolute circus.
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Re: Vikings Offseason Report
« Reply #24 on: Aug 26th, 2009, 8:32pm »		 Quote Quote Modify Modify
Locker-room drama in Minny over Favre... according to "The REAL Feed":
 
Source: Minnesota Vikings locker room facing 'schism' over Brett Favre arrival
ESPN: NFL (26.08.2009 16:03)
What two knowledgeable NFL people described earlier this week as an "issue" in the Vikings locker room was described Wednesday by a third informed person as a "schism.
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