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(Message started by: StegRock on Sep 5th, 2006, 2:08am)
Title: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 5th, 2006, 2:08am
They already extend Bollinger...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikes give QB Bollinger extension (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2573241&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (04.09.2006 20:17)
The Minnesota Vikings have signed quarterback Brooks Bollinger to a two-year contract extension through the 2008 season.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 7th, 2006, 6:42am
Vikes D might just be the real deal this year... according to "The REAL Feed":

Preview: Can Vikings "D" rank in top 10? (http://www.realfootball365.com/nfl/articles/2006/09/minnesota-vikings-defense070906.html)
NFL News: RealFootball365.com (07.09.2006 06:09)
This year the Minnesota Vikings' defense may eat itself right into the NFL's top 10.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 9th, 2006, 7:23pm
Lots going on in Vikingland according to "The REAL Feed":

Vikings sign McKinnie to contract extension (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/09/09/2020.ap.fbn.vikings.mckinnie.1st.ld.writethru.0696/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (09.09.2006 18:30)

But, in the same breath:

Love Boat Costs McKinnie, Smoot 1 Check (http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/F/FBN_VIKINGS_FINES?SITE=COBOU&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT)
AP Sports (09.09.2006 16:30)
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -- The NFL fined Minnesota Vikings Bryant McKinnie and Fred Smoot for their participation in the boat party scandal last October....

And:

Pinkston can't catch on: Vikings latest to cut receiver (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2580757&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (09.09.2006 18:05)
The Vikings released receiver Todd Pinkston, mere days after he was let go by the Eagles.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by captainpurple on Sep 13th, 2006, 9:55am
I stated in my Viking Team Report that I'd be really suprised if the Vikes let Williamson return kicks; yet that's exactly what he did Monday @ Was.  

Looks like the Vikings aren't completely comfortable with it either:

Vikings looking to ink Morgan as a returner (http://www.startribune.com/510/story/672849.html)
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 18th, 2006, 8:28pm
Vikings D takes huge hit...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings DE James out for season with torn ACL (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2593234&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (18.09.2006 18:06)
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Erasmus James will have season-ending surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by captainpurple on Sep 22nd, 2006, 7:58pm
The injury bug keeps hitting the Vikings.   Today in practice, Tavaris Jackson hurt his knee and is out a minimum of a month:

Tavaris damages cartilage in knee. (http://www.startribune.com/blogs/vikings)
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 27th, 2006, 5:41pm
Drew Henson gets another chance... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vikings give QB Henson another chance (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4042348.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (27.09.2006 17:11)

Though I like Jackson, Johnson could be the IDEAL tutor and mentor for Henson.  This is a bit of a surprising move that I'd keep my eye on down the line, especially if Jackson falters or gets derailed by injuries.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 3rd, 2006, 2:35am
Scheduling heads up...  From "The REAL Feed":

Twins may move Vikings-Lions to Monday night (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4043037.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (02.10.2006 21:43)
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 12th, 2006, 6:43am
Is this even worth noting??? [smiley=shrug.gif] This guy once looked like he had hope...  Currently from atop "The REAL Feed":

Vikings Sign WR Bethel Johnson (http://www.pfcritics.com/news101/VikingsSignWRBethelJohnson.php)
Pro Football Critics (12.10.2006 05:24)
The Minnesota Vikings have signed wide receiver Bethel Johnson, releasing receiver Maurice Mann to make room for him on the roster. The team also cut quarterback Drew Henson from the practice squad.Johnson, a second-round draft pick by the New England Patriots in 2003, never really had a role in...
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by captainpurple on Oct 12th, 2006, 10:04am
I tend to think this has very little fantasy impact, but buzz in some of the media in Minneapolis is a bit more excited.   The Vikings were really expecting Koro and Troy Droppingson to stretch the field, giving them tons of room to run.  If they go 1 on 1 with either of those guys, leaving no safety help, Childress was confident they could win those battles.  If safties dropped, Taylor, Hutch and McKinnie could pop off 4-5 yards a crack.

The loss of KoRo really hurt that plan.  I think Johnson is a very low cost attempt to see if they can ressurrect a guy who had enough talent to get drafted in the 2nd just 3 years ago and a gameplan that went up in the smoke of tires at 110 mph (KoRo).

Another reason to pick him up?   The Vikings host the Pats week 8.  Maybe this is simply Childress' attempt to glean any inside knowledge he can??  

I'll keep an eye on it, but I wouldn't expect much for at least a month, if ever.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by captainpurple on Oct 13th, 2006, 9:56am
I'm hearing rumblings that Bethel Johnson could be used in a return role, similar to KoRo from last year.  Right now, the Vikings are running their starting WR on kickoff, and their #2 RB (and almost fulltime 3rd down RB) on punts.  Somewhat risky, so it wouldn't suprise me to see BJ2 taking over both roles.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Oct 23rd, 2006, 8:26pm
Beat-up Vikes receivers may not miss a beat...  From "The REAL Feed":

Childress: Injured Vikings receivers could play Monday (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2636384&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (23.10.2006 20:07)
The Minnesota Vikings have some health problems at receiver, though coach Brad Childress indicated Monday that Marcus Robinson, Travis Taylor and Troy Williamson could all be ready to play in this week's game.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 2nd, 2006, 3:39am
M-Rob, who's been a bit of pleasant surprise this season, may not be on the field again this week... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vikings list Robinson as questionable (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/default.asp?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/ABN4047273.htm)
The Sports Network: NFL (01.11.2006 18:33)
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 3rd, 2006, 7:35pm
M-Rob and defenseman all but out this week...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings' Harris, Robinson out for Sunday's game at San Francisco (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/football/nfl/wires/11/03/2020.ap.fbn.vikings.injuries.0149/index.html)
SI.com: NFL (03.11.2006 17:12)
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by captainpurple on Nov 9th, 2006, 10:35am
Chester Taylor is on the injury report again. (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/6142/news)

Doesn't sound like this is too serious, and Taylor should start this week against GB.   HOWEVER!!! This is something that we need to keep an eye on.   [smiley=checkin.gif]   There's been a lot of speculation on whether Taylor can stand up to the load this season.  At the halfway point, he's starting to pop on the injury report a few times.  

Don't be suprised to see Mewelde Moore pilfer a few more 3rd down opps this week to spell Taylor a little more.  Taylor is the only thing working on offense for the Vikings, so they can't afford to wear him out and lose him.  Moore would be an adequate fill in for a game or two, but his injury history is substantial, and he can't take over for more than 3 or 4 games.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Nov 11th, 2006, 4:43am
Guys still not hitting the field...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings WR Robinson, LB Harris to miss another start (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2656951&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (10.11.2006 18:03)
Receiver Marcus Robinson and linebacker Napoleon Harris will each miss another game with injuries this week for Minnesota.
Title: Re: Vikings In-season Report
Post by StegRock on Dec 8th, 2006, 5:14pm
Chester Taylor downgraded...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings RB Chester Taylor doubtful with bruised ribs (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2691276&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (08.12.2006 15:54)
Vikings running back Chester Taylor remained doubtful on the team's injury report Friday, leaving him unlikely to play with bruised ribs on Sunday against the Lions.

The door could, alas, be ajar for Fason!!!


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