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(Message started by: StegRock on Feb 27th, 2009, 4:04pm)
Title: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Feb 27th, 2009, 4:04pm
And, with ALL the good QB's out there available, the Vikings step up to the plate and sign,... (drum roll, please... [smiley=drummer.gif]) well,... you'll see...  From "The REAL Feed":

Minnesota Vikings acquire Sage Rosenfels, give QB new contract (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3939155&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Apr 8th, 2009, 10:59pm
Don't know why you'd want to fix something that ain't broken... [smiley=stilldunno.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Weighty issue: Peterson, Childress at odds over RB's plan to bulk up (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80fad80b&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 1st, 2009, 7:49pm
Brett Favre [smiley=wiseman.gif] a possibility...  Rook [smiley=newbie.gif] under the weather... [smiley=sick.gif]  From "The REAL Feed":

Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress: We will discuss Brett Favre (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4123764&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81019f25&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 14th, 2009, 6:37pm
Williamses trying to avoid suspension... according to "The REAL Feed":

Pat and Kevin Williams back in court to fight suspensions (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/vikings/2009-05-14-williamses-court_N.htm?csp=34)
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 ...
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 26th, 2009, 10:27pm
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 (http://www.twincities.com/vikings/ci_12451061?nclick_check=1)
St. Paul Pioneer Press: Football (26.05.2009 19:47)
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on May 31st, 2009, 4:52pm
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 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4218360&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 2nd, 2009, 1:45pm
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 (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/vikings/2009-06-02-williams-suspension-update_N.htm?csp=34)
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 ...
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 4th, 2009, 4:49pm
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d810a9cb7&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 19th, 2009, 1:07pm
I don't know if all this computer-simulation analysis this Vikings reporter does is worth a dime...  But, here's his two cents... [smiley=twocents.gif] From "The REAL Feed":

Computer loves Harvin, Vikings in simulation (http://min.scout.com/2/873537.html)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 27th, 2009, 4:25pm
Why the Vikes NEED Brett Favre!!!  From "The REAL Feed":

Is QB the difference between good and great? (http://min.scout.com/2/875434.html)
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?
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jun 29th, 2009, 8:47pm

on 05/01/09 at 19:49:45, StegRock wrote:
Rook [smiley=newbie.gif] under the weather... [smiley=sick.gif]  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings rookie WR Harvin will miss minicamp because of dehydration (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81019f25&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8110f22d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 12th, 2009, 1:58am
Good news for the Vike's D... from "The REAL Feed":

Morning roundup: Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Kevin Williams, Pat Williams (http://newsok.com/morning-roundup/article/3384182?custom_click=rss)
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...
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 14th, 2009, 11:04pm

on 07/12/09 at 01:58:26, StegRock wrote:
Good news for the Vike's D... from "The REAL Feed":

Morning roundup: Judge blocks suspensions of Vikings' Kevin Williams, Pat Williams (http://newsok.com/morning-roundup/article/3384182?custom_click=rss)
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 [smiley=rollin.gif] off "The REAL Feed":

Other leagues support NFL vs. Vikings linemen (http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/sports/pro/football&sa=NFL&eid=4327101)
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... [smiley=uponreview.gif]
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 22nd, 2009, 3:23pm
Update on the Williamses' case... from "The REAL Feed":

Judge to rule by Aug. 7 on Vikings suspensions (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81169bc2&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (22.07.2009 13:18)
Judge to rule by Aug. 7 in Vikings suspensions
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 23rd, 2009, 11:29pm
Team inks key secondary defender to long-term deal... according to "The REAL Feed":

Vikings ink Winfield to 5-year contract extension (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/07/23/winfield.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Jul 31st, 2009, 11:40am
Rookie [smiley=newbie.gif] 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 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/07/31/vikings.harvin.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2009, 12:04am
Rosenfels takes early lead in QB competition... by default at least...  From "The REAL Feed":

Vikings QB Jackson injures knee at practice (http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=nfl/news/news.aspx?id=4245865)
The Sports Network: NFL (01.08.2009 15:14)

Ummm,... can anyone say Bert Farve??? [smiley=phone.gif] ... ;)
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 2nd, 2009, 9:06pm
First-rounder Harvin's deal gets worked out... [smiley=deal.gif] according to "The REAL Feed":

Vikes, first-round pick Harvin reach 5-year deal (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/08/02/vikings.harvin.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 5th, 2009, 6:51pm
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 (http://www.nfl.com/trainingcamp/story?id=09000d5d811aef76&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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 (http://news.findlaw.com/ap/s/2020/08-05-2009/20090805110507_17.html)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 7th, 2009, 11:24pm
Jackson down again... according to "The REAL Feed":

Minnesota Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson comes up gimpy after appearing to aggravate left knee (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4385264&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 12th, 2009, 10:59pm
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 (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4394633&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
ESPN: NFL (12.08.2009 15:21)
After two weeks of training camp, Minnesota's passing game is still a work in progress.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 15th, 2009, 11:42am
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 (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/recap?game_id=54729&displayPage=tab_recap&season=2009&week=PRE1)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 18th, 2009, 5:48pm
Quarterback quandary over...  Favre in camp, after ALL...  From "The REAL Feed":

Favre back on practice field after signing deal with Vikings (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/vikings/2009-08-18-favre_N.htm?csp=34)
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 ...
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 20th, 2009, 12:47am
Point-counterpoint... [smiley=arguing.gif] and just some plain old angst... [smiley=lickmyass.gif] about the Favre signing... on "The REAL Feed":

Twelve years after last MVP award, can Favre take Vikes to Super Bowl? (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81201494&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
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 (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ross_tucker/08/19/favre/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
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 (http://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2009/08/19/Tarkenton-critical-of-Favre-signing/UPI-91231250706619/)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Aug 26th, 2009, 8:32pm
Locker-room drama in Minny over Favre... according to "The REAL Feed":

Source: Minnesota Vikings locker room facing 'schism' over Brett Favre arrival (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp09/news/story?id=4424660&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
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.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 8th, 2009, 10:00pm
Williamses to play... according to "The REAL Feed":

NFL says Vikings DTs Pat and Kevin Williams allowed to play in Week 1 (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81274e1d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (08.09.2009 17:25)
An NFL spokesman says Minnesota Vikings defensive tackles Kevin and Pat Williams will play in the season opener at Cleveland this weekend, regardless of what happens with their court case this week.
Title: Re: Vikings Offseason Report
Post by StegRock on Sep 10th, 2009, 1:18am
Favre to miss time... according to Favre...  From "The REAL Feed":

Favre says he 'absolutely' would sit out if not healthy this year (http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81279c05&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true)
NFL.com (09.09.2009 15:33)
Favre said Wednesday he "absolutely" would sit out this season if he's nothealthy enough to suit up as Minnesota's quarterback. The 39-year-old also saidhe "may not" be able to play in all 16 regular-season games.

Favre hints 'Iron Man' streak could end this year (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/football/nfl/09/09/vikings.favre.ap/index.html?eref=si_nfl)
SI.com: NFL (09.09.2009 20:09)
Brett Favre insists he won't let his proud streak of durability hurt the Minnesota Vikings.


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