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 FL - What is in store for this team in year three under coach Brad Childress? SportsBetting.com has the Minnesota Vikings are listed 18 to 1 odds to win Super ...

By Gonzo A couple of days ago, the Vikings released a couple of rookie free agent defensive backs in Marcus Griffin and Travis Key.  Griffin was listed as a safety, while Key was listed as a cornerback.  With some of the Vikings' other signings and draft picks this season, as well as their depth at the...

Pompei: Vikings Nab Best Undrafted Free Agent Class - Daily Norseman

Vikings Net 16 Undrafted Free Agents - Daily Norseman

 - But for now at least, head coach Brad Childress was still not comfortable with departing with the experience Bollinger offers.

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By Christopher Harris, ESPN.com Christopher Harris previews the Minnesota Vikings training camp from a fantasy perspective. A popular pick to win the NFC North, just how good will they be?

By Anthony Hall Wait, you mean to tell me that there isn’t a far-reaching anti-Minnesota conspiracy among NFL officials, after all? Bryant McKinnie was the Vikings’ lone representative on Pro Football Talk’s 2008 All-Turd Team offense: Bryant McKinnie, OL, Vikings: He followed up the Love Boat saga...

 NY - Playing the same game that featured him on the cover, Culpepper played as himself with the Minnesota Vikings and made some serious connections to ...

Top 50 NFL Players List Released, Tom Brady Listed No. 1 press release), GA - The Minnesota Vikings had four on the list, all of which were named in the top 20. The Colts also have four players named.

 KS - A lot of hype surrounds Adrian Peterson, deservedly so, but the Vikings didn’t draft him out of need — he was simply a good value. ...

By Chris Lempesis When we last left off, I had just finished breaking down the respective offenses, position-by-position, of the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings, largely considered to be the two best teams in the NFC North. Edge: Vikings, solidly Advantage Packers. Edge: Packers, solidly

By Anthony Hall Funny little Adrian Peterson story: He was asked by a reporter to name the toughest defense he’s faced since entering the NFL; Adrian responded, “The San Diego Chargers.” Of course, the Chargers were the team that he racked up an NFL record 296 rushing yards against, and he quickly named th...

By Gonzo On the other hand, nobody has been brought in to compete with Chris Kluwe as of yet, and I'd be surprised if anybody was. . .although the Vikings DID work out an Australian punter by the name of Shane Phillips, according to the blog of former Vikings' special teams coach Gary Zauner.  However, Kl...

 MN - It was a good experience [for them]," said Vikings coach Brad Childress, who spoke on a panel Friday at the Associated Press Sports Editors convention in ...

 - The run-happy Minnesota Vikings are expected to challenge behind youngster Tarvaris Jackson, who registers with a gaudy rating of 70.8 (28th). ...

 NY - Reviewing the early Minnesota Vikings NFC North Betting Odds for 2008 we already know they have one of the better defenses in the NFL. ...

 CA - The improved Minnesota Vikings are also at eight wins. They are an emerging squad, with one of the most talented offensive and defensive lines in the league ...

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By Anthony Hall Via Gonzo at the Daily Norseman, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk discusses the downside of folks like Dr. Z hyping the Vikings: Contrast that with Chilly’s take on Donovan McNabb, who he spent a handful of seasons coaching as Philly’s offensive coordinator:

 AZ - He kicked around with the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings for three seasons and was out of football. Spach somehow landed with the Pats’ practice ...

By Brandon W After a disappointing loss to New England in week six, the Cowboys needed a good showing against Minnesota as they headed into the bye week. The good news was that while giving up a few big runs early, the Cowboys defense was able to contain the Vikings' top ranked running game. Helping them ou...

VikingBuzz BLOG Viking Update (subscripiton) - No more excuses for Vikings coach Brad Childress, who must deliver in 2008 according to the RealFootball365.com story by John McMullen, who pits the path of ...

By Gonzo Over the course of the last few days, a lot of Vikings blogs (including this one) have brought up Dr. Z.'s article that says he likes the Vikings to win this year's Super Bowl.  Many. . .again, including this one. . .have even gone so far as to say that it's possible that the good Doctor has jinxed the Viki...

By Anthony Hall Of course, even though his criteria for a contender is sound, I’m still somewhat hesitant to pick the Vikings for the NFC North crown, much less a championship. You’re probably getting sick of hearing me say this, but it bears repeating: We won’t know a damn thing about this team until Septe...

Quick Bytes: Only four more Tuesdays till Training Camp, edition. - Big Cat Country

By Mackenzie Kraemer I'm sick of the Minnesota Vikings. Adrian Peterson this, Jared Allen that. All I ever hear about the NFC North is that the Vikings are going to be the best team in the division. With perhaps the best offensive and defensive lines in the ...

By Gonzo But Zimmerman makes some very good points.  He points out the Vikings proficiency in both running the football and stopping the run. . .and, quite frankly, Minnesota is the best in the NFL in both categories.  The first of those two can be debated. . .the second one most certainly can not.  He also goe...

While some teams have been signing their draft picks, the Vikings likely will wait until July before attempting to work deals. Part of this is because that while the Vikings have five players to sign there is no first-round pick, thanks to the trade for Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen. The...

 MN - The Vikings played outdoors even if flaming hail was falling, and the idea that Fran Tarkenton wouldn't show up on Sunday because Bud Grant was a big meanie ...

 - Jun 19, 2008 He was traded to the Minnesota Vikings before the draft for draft picks. The Chiefs went with a youth movement and the result was one of the best drafts in ...

By Gonzo In 2008, they may not be as good as historically great defenses such as that of the 1985 Bears or 2000 Ravens, the Vikings figure to have the best defense in the NFL. Jared Allen is the perfect addition to this team. He should benefit by a strong interior defense (and vice versa). The expected win...

 MN - Brad Childress' club will open with two, two-hour practices on July 25, the second of which will be followed by an introduction of the team. ...

Tarvaris Jackson Improving - Fantasy Football Mastermind

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 MN - Jun 17, 2008 Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell is impressed with how hard all five have worked this offseason. "We have great competition going on there, ...

 MN - Reichow's standards are why Vikings coach Brad Childress brought him back for a second consecutive year. Reichow and his Nike colleagues kept a low profile ...

By Michael David Smith He's had a couple workouts with some teams and has a workout with the Minnesota Vikings. He's getting caught up (with playing in the NFL again). I tell him to play where he can play and enjoy it. People get caught up on where the best spot for him is."

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By Bryan Trulen The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most unsettling quarterback situations in the NFL, yet their moves this off season indicate that they trust Travaris Jackson running the offense in only his second season as a starter. ...

By Anthony Hall Hoag, a receiver who went through training camp with the Vikings in 2004, 2005 and 2006, only spent a total of three weeks on the active roster during his time in Minnesota. Of course, his football skills still appear to be better than his skills with the ladies, as he only lasted two episodes...

Holcomb may passon NFL The Huntsville Times - al.com, AL - He may still be an NFL quarterback, but no one has contacted him since the Minnesota Vikings released him. That makes him retired, sort of, at the ripe old ...

By Anthony Hall Considering the financial investment that the Vikings made to upgrade their roster this offseason, it should come as no surprise that owner Zygi Wilf and Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen have grand expectations. Another tidbit from the Sporting News: The Vikings’ cornerbacks were ra...

By Keith Quaranto Minnesota Vikings. Minnesota will be the division champs, unless Kyle Orton wins the starting job for the Bears. Adrian Peterson is one of the only running backs that lived up to his hype. People are saying that he is the next Eric ...

By Gonzo And that, in fact, might have been the case. . .if he hadn't decided to hold out and miss the first 19 practices of training camp in 2005.  Call me crazy, but maybe that's what put the veterans off a little bit.  Well, that and the whining he did about the rookie hazing he received from the Vikings in t...

By Anthony Hall Elsewhere, I spotted a funny tidbit from 10,000 Takes about Greg Coleman, who does sideline reports for the Vikings radio broadcasts. Greg was involved with a KFAN interview of offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell, and had this to say about the challenges the coaching staff will face th...

By Gonzo First off, as Robert Rence pointed out over in the FanPosts yesterday, the Vikings were able to recind their waiving of Erasmus James and, instead, trade him to the Washington Redskins for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2009.  The "condition," apparently, is that he makes the team. ...

By Anthony Hall Our squad selected Ciatrick Fason in the fourth round; in two seasons with the Vikings, he compiled 161 rushing yards (averaging 3.2 yards per carry). For some reason, the Lovable Lug (aka: Mike Tice) thought he could use Fason as a short-yardage back — Tice, however, was wrong. Fason was rel...

By Anthony Hall Damn you, Pete Prisco! Our squad’s streak of positive media coverage came to an end with Prisco’s power rankings, as he slotted the Vikings as the 24th-best team in the league. He placed Chicago ahead of the Vikings, so that should tell you all you need to know about Prisco’s credibility as a...

By Gonzo Starting this Monday, we're going to be determining our own all-time Vikings' team.  Through voting on polls on the sidebar, we'll be determining which players would make the best team in Minnesota Vikings history.  We'll see how much it differs from the 40th Anniversary team (if at all),...

By Anthony Hall LeRoy Butler thinks Brett Favre might be wearing a Vikings uniform next season. Seriously. The strong safety who spent 11 years in Green Bay from 1990-2001 stated in radio and television interviews that he expects Favre to play next season, and that #4 may suit up for one of Green Bay’s NFC No...

By Anthony Hall What if Tarvaris Jackson surpasses all expectations next season and becomes one of the NFL’s brightest young quarterbacks? What if he gets injured and the Vikings need to rely on Gus Frerotte for the better part of the season? What if Aaron Rodgers is a flop in Green Bay? What if he excels in...

By Gonzo Okay, we're finally going to get back into the football side of things here.  I've got a few different things planned for the off-season, but let's take a good look at some of the newest Vikings, starting with the guy that was selected first by the Beloved Purple in last weekend's draft.

By Anthony Hall I’ll admit it…when I saw the Vikings leap from #47 to #43, I had a suspicion that they’d take Brian Brohm. It wouldn’t have been the most rational pick for the Purple — but one may have viewed the trade as an attempt to move ahead of Chicago so the Vikings could nab Brohm [...]

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By Gonzo What would Minnesota have to give up for him?  Well, it would certainly include the #17 overall pick in the draft, and probably at least another pick or two.  In addition, the Vikings would have to pony up a contract extension for Peppers, who is in the final year of his current contract.  Howe...

By Judd Zulgad Hilgenberg always had his name in the phone book, even as a player. In January 1970, he had an interception in the Vikings’ 27-7 victory over Cleveland in the NFL Championship Game, a victory that sent Minnesota to its first Super Bowl.

By Judd Zulgad – It was noted by a few that Charles  Gordon and not Mewelde Moore was used on the Vikings’ punt return. Moore did rush seven times for 24 yards in the second half. Perhaps the Vikings are showcasing him for other teams, while also making alternative plans for a punt returner.

By Gonzo The NFL Network has released the dates that they'll be broadcasting all of this year's NFL pre-season action, so now those of us that live outside the Vikings' regular broadcast area know when we can catch the Vikings on television.