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Seahawks likely without starting corner Josh Wilson vs. Vikes
Original at ESPN
• Fri, Nov 20
By Associated Press Josh Wilson is unlikely to play Sunday at Minnesota because of a concussion, leaving the Seahawks without a starting cornerback against Brett Favre and the high-flying Vikings.
Childress Has Endorsement From Vikings To Continue
Original at WCCO
• Fri, Nov 20
Vikings coach Brad Childress is happy to be staying in Minnesota for several more years. Players say they're pleased his contract has been extended, too.
Bevell in the coaching spotlight?
Original at Vikings Insider
• Fri, Nov 20
By John Holler Vikings offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell could be emerging as a head coaching candidate as the Vikings experience more offensive success this season. His name is beginning to surface in reports, but he said his focus remains on winning in Minnesota first.
Minnesota Vikings moving to L.A.?
Original at Yahoo! Sports
• Fri, Nov 20
The Minnesota Vikings want a new stadium. And the team wants one that will likely cost $900 million-plus.
Vikings extend Childress' contract
Original at Vikings Insider
• Thu, Nov 19
By Tim Yotter Vikings coach Brad Childress signed a contract extension Thursday, one that will reportedly keep him with the team through at least 2013.
Vikings now boring off field, successful on
Original at Vikings Insider
• Thu, Nov 19
By The Sports Xchange Amid reports of a looming contract extension, Brad Childress has accomplished his goal in three-plus years. The team is 8-1, second in the NFC, and free from the major off-the-field incidents that caused distractions years ago.
Four More Years of Chilly
Original at Daily Norseman
• Thu, Nov 19
By ericj69 Four More Years of Chilly The Vikings and Brad Childress have agreed to a contract that will keep Mr. Noodle in Minneapolis through 2013. The numbers aren't finalized, but it sounds like he'll get between $4 million and $5 million a year. Not bad for someone who's never won a playoff game. Pers...
Vikings Angered by Metrodome's Lease Offer
Original at NYT > Minnesota Vikings
• Wed, Nov 18
By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- One day after being told by the Minnesota Vikings that extending the lease at the Metrodome was not an option, the team's landlord made the offer anyway and infuriated the only major tenant left in the stadium.
The Week Ahead
Original at chicagonow.com
• Wed, Nov 18
By Jeff Hughes The Saints, Vikings and Cardinals are going to the postseason (and probably in that seeding order). The Cowboys, Eagles and Giants will jockey for the NFC East right to the end, but for the sake of argument let's say the Cowboys win the division.
Vikings cleaning up in Pro Bowl voting
Original at Vikings Insider
• Tue, Nov 17
By Tim Yotter & John Holler The Vikings have an incredible amount of players in the top five among NFC players in the fan portion of Pro Bowl voting. That includes 10 Vikings who lead the NFC at their respective positions. Fan voting accounts for one-third of the total voting in deciding who actually makes the Pro Bowl.
Periera: Edwards Hit Not a Penalty
Original at Daily Norseman
• Mon, Nov 16
By Gonzo According to the good folks at SI.com, immediately after Minnesota's 27-10 victory over the Detroit Lions yesterday, Vikings' coach Brad Childress was on the phone with the NFL's VP of Officiating, Mike Periera. Chilly was apparently livid over the helmet-to-helmet hit call against d...
Mistakes Aside, Vikings Take Control Against Detroit
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sun, Nov 15
By Anthony21 What went wrong for the Vikings today? Simple: Unforced errors. Too many penalties (though some, most notably a roughing the passer call which ultimately gave the Lions seven points rather than three, were horrible calls), a turnover by Adrian Peterson as he sprinted his way toward the e...
Favre-Rice connection leads Vikes past Lions
Original at ESPN
• Sun, Nov 15
By Associated Press Brett Favre passed for a season-high 344 yards, 201 to Sidney Rice, and the Vikings beat the Lions 27-10 on Sunday.
Nostradamus Predicts Vikings Super Bowl Win
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Nov 14
By frehleyscomet The last part of line one, in favor of the god, the child. This can only refer to Brett Favre and Brad Childress. Favre in many fans eyes is a godlike figure, a savior, especially to Brad Childress, the coach of the Vikings. Childress risked his entire career on Favre, forsaking Jackson, laying...
Minnesota Vikings Player Power Rankings, Mid-Season Edition
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Nov 7
• 4 related articles
By Gonzo
Vikings QB Favre Named 'NFC Player Of The Week'
Original at WCCO
• Tue, Nov 3
• 31 related articles
Vikings quarterback and Packers legend Brett Favre earned the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against his former team, the Packers, on Sunday.
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The Vikings Red Zone Review, Sponsored by Comcast
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sun, Nov 1
By Gonzo Well, last week the Steelers provided the Vikings with their biggest challenge of the season to date, and the Vikings responded by. . .putting up their worst red zone performance of the year. This is what we in the business call "bad timing."
Better, But Good Enough To Beat the Vikings?
Original at Vikings Insider
• Mon, Oct 26
By Bill Huber Were two blowout victories over inferior teams proof that these Packers are ready for a huge showdown on Sunday afternoon against Minnesota? After all, the Browns and Lions combined probably couldn't beat the Vikings.
The Vikings Red Zone Review, Sponsored by Comcast
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Oct 24
By Gonzo 5 days ago: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, bottom, holds on to a 58-yard pass from Vikings quarterback Brett Favre as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Frank Walker, top, brings Rice to the ground during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, in Minneap...
Winfield Listed As Doubtful For Steelers Match
Original at WCCO
• Fri, Oct 23
• 4 related articles
Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh with a sprained right foot. That means it is highly unlikely the Pro Bowler will be on the field when the undefeated Vikings play Pittsburgh's second-ranked passing offense.
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Access Vikings: Winfield's potential absence huge
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Tue, Oct 20
The Vikings may be in big trouble against the Steelers without Antoine Winfield.
The Vikings Red Zone Review, Sponsored by Comcast
Original at Daily Norseman
• Fri, Oct 9
By Gonzo 3 days ago: Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre (4) celebrates with Chester Taylor (29) after Favre threw a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Monday, Oct. 5, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Tom Olmscheid) Week 4 vs. Green Bay
Deadspin In Minnesota: A Previewaroo!
Original at Deadspin
• Fri, Oct 2
By Drew Magary Just a reminder: I'll be heading to Minneapolis on Monday morning to cover Packers-Vikings for this fair site. What can you expect from our little excursion? RUBBED BEEF! I will at least stand outside the First Avenue club. You go to the Twin Cities, you pay the birthplace of The Replacement...
Should Panthers pursue Tarvaris?
Original at blogs.twincities.com
• Tue, Sep 29
By Sean Jensen The quarterback options are limited now, although veteran Jeff Garcia was just released by the Philadelphia Eagles. The Miami Dolphins, after losing Chad Pennington for the year to a shoulder injury, traded for former Viking quarterback Tyler Thigpen.
Opinion: Vikings Pull Off Miracle Finish – Some Thoughts on the 3-0 Club
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Mon, Sep 28
By Adam Warwas The Favre We Were Waiting For As expected, the Vikings unleashed Favre today. He threw a whopping 46 passes, completing 24. He became the first quarterback in the Childress era to toss a 300 yard game. He ended with 2 touchdowns and 1 pick.
Opinion: 49ers and Vikings Thursday injury report
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Thu, Sep 24
Vikings Defensive coordinator Greg Manusky and offensive coordinator Jimmy Raye both spoke to the media today. One big topic for Manusky was Adrian Peterson and his 3-yard effort against the 49ers back in 2007. Raye also spoke on some current team injury issues, including that of WR Brand...
Opinion: Vikings' Camp: What the Heck is Bobby Wade Doing?
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sun, Aug 9
By Gonzo More photos » by Jim Mone - AP 4 days ago: Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson, who suffered a left knee injury last week in practice, returned to the field for some jogging exercise during NFL football training camp Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Mankato, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Opinion: A (Slightly Less) Insanely Early Look at the Vikings' Schedule, Part Four
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Jun 13
By Gonzo The Vikings, on the other hand, should have no such problem. While the Bengals were #12 in the league in total yards allowed in 2008, they were 21st against the run. They were also a blistering 1-7 on the road. There are no easy wins in the National Football League. . .but I would be pretty surpris...
Opinion: The One Who Will Make or Break the 2009 Minnesota Vikings
Original at thepurpletrojan(mvn.com)
• Tue, Jun 2
No, not Adrian Peterson. And no, not that starting quarterback who has yet to be identified. For the upcoming 2009 season, the Vikings' Super Bowl chances seem to hinge on one player. Percy Harvin brings all three of those qualities to the Minnesota Vikings.
Peter King: Vikings Want Brett Favre Decision by Weekend
Original at The Viking Age
• Mon, May 25
By danzinski I get the strong sense that if the Vikings are going to do any deal with Favre that coach Brad Childress wants to be assured that Favre will report to training camp in game shape, with no restrictions on throwing or his condition. They’d also like Favre to be involved in the mental part of team a...
Opinion: A New Attitude Coming in the Twin Cities
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Wed, Apr 29
By Adam Warwas Jamarca Sanford was the Vikings last pick of this weekend’s draft, and he also comes with an arrest record which includes stealing a car stereo, disorderly conduct, and failure to comply. Sanford told Childress he didn’t need to worry about that ever again and apparently Childress belie...
LA Move Unlikely for Vikings
Original at Vikes Geek
• Mon, Feb 16
By vikes geek(noreply@blogger.com) Rumors of the Vikings' impending move to Los Angeles, the creation of a triumvirate of actors in the NFL offices, the Vikings' front office, and the Vikings' flagship radio station, are not new, stemming from the fact that the Vikings' lease at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome expires in 2...
The NFL third-quarter review
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Thu, Dec 4
Three quarters of the NFL regular season have been played and we head into what should be an exciting fourth quarter. Nineteen teams are in strong contention for postseason play. The Giants, Titans, Cardinals and Broncos each have three-game leads in their divisions and are on the verge...
A 2008 NFL midseason review
Original at All-Baseball.com
• Thu, Nov 6
There's a three-way dogfight in the NFC North between the 5-3 Bears and 4-4 Vikings and Packers. Coach of the Year: Mike Smith, John Harbaugh, Eric Mangini MVP - Offense: Drew Brees, Kurt Warner, Clinton Portis RoY - Offense: Matt Ryan, Chris Johnson
Opinion: Bob Sansevere Live: Vikings vs. Packers
Original at blogs.twincities.com
• Tue, Nov 4
By Bob Sansevere Vikings win, 28-27. The Packers opened the game with a three-and-out. And the Vikings got lucky. On third down, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers missed a wide-open Jordy Nelson. The Vikings got a nice return into Packers territory by Charles Gordon.
Dr. Pigskin: Week Nine
Original at RotoRob
• Tue, Nov 4
By Alex Hardin Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona Cardinals – If the Cardinals keep it up and make noise in the east, will Warner be mentioned for MVP? He put up 342 yards and two touchdowns. Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota Vikings – Peterson gained 139 yards and added a score, as he continues to dance by defenders.
Gridiron Rewind Week Nine Podcast Show
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Mon, Nov 3
By Matt Loede John Sefcik from NFL Gridiron Gab Covering and Talking About the Vikings win over Houston One game remains in Week 9, and here at the Gab we are back with another edition of Gridiron Rewind to talk about all the big matchups from the week gone by. Today here on the show Matt Loede along with the s...
Gridiron Rewind Week Six Podcast Show
Original at NFL Gridiron Gab
• Mon, Oct 13
By Matt Loede David Allyn Wagner from Riggo’s Rag talks about the Rams upset of the Redskins Dan Zinski from The Viking Age on the Vikings last second win over the Lions Jim Dubenetzky from ChargersGab on the Chargers beating of the Pats Sunday night
Podcast: JT's Rant 155
Original at WHDH-TV
• Fri, Aug 8
August 7, 2008 -- Favre wanted Vikings, not Jets Ex-Packers QB didn't get his primary trade location, but he'll still turn the Jets into a playoff contender this season.
Opinion: Projecting the Vikings' 53-Man Roster: Wide Receivers
Original at Daily Norseman
• Thu, May 29
By Gonzo QB Tarvaris Jackson QB Gus Frerotte QB John David Booty HB Adrian Peterson FB Naufahu Tahi FB Jeff Dugan 1) They were the wide receivers that the Vikings had when Brad Childress took the reins before the 2006 season. 2) None of them are drawing a paycheck from the Minnesota Vikings any more.
Podcast: Childress on the Super Bowl and other topics
Original at nc.startribune.com
• Mon, Feb 4
By Judd Zulgad Vikings coach Brad Childress appeared on KFAN Radio today and talked about the Giants’ victory over New England on Sunday. Childress also said that on Tuesday the Vikings coaches will start talking about free agents. Here is the link to the interview.
Wally Hilgenberg stories
Original at nc.startribune.com
• Wed, Jan 16
By Judd Zulgad This year, Wally’s presents to his children were the NFL and NFL or NFC championship rings from being part of all four Vikings teams that advanced to the Super Bowl. Wednesday. “Angie got the 1969 NFL Championship ring, and on down the line. There was a lot of joy and a few tears when those kids sa...
Podcast: No AP? Not A Problem!
Original at Daily Norseman
• Mon, Dec 10
By Gonzo
Opinion: Where We Discuss the Tarvaris Jackson Situation
Original at Daily Norseman
• Mon, Oct 22
By Gonzo
Podcast: What Should Childress Do?
Original at Daily Norseman
• Wed, Sep 19
By Gonzo
Opinion: Cowboys vs. Vikings: 5 Questions with the Daily Norseman
Original at Blogging The Boys
• Wed, Aug 29
By Dave Halprin (Grizz)
Opinion: The Vikings' Offense Is Terrible
Original at Daily Norseman
• Sat, Aug 11
By Gonzo
Podcast: Peterson signs with Vikings
Original at AZ Central.com
• Mon, Jul 30
Running back Adrian Peterson agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, ending the seventh overall draft picks threeday holdout.
Podcast: Peterson needs surgery?
Original at Minneapolis Star Tribune
• Wed, Apr 25
By Kevin Seifert CNNSI.com is reporting that Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson, a possible first-round draft pick of the Vikings, re-injured his collarbone during the Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl and might need additional surgery. Such a procedure would make Peterson questionable for the start of training camp this...
Lions Monday Podcast 10/9/06
Original at WZZM
• Tue, Oct 10
Lions Head Coach Rod Marinelli Monday Press Conference after loss to the Vikings