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Bye Week Comes And Goes Without Extension
Bye Week Comes And Goes Without Extension
vikingsgab.com — Much was made of the notion that the Vikings would agree to extend the contract of Brad Childress during the bye week. It didn’t happen. Whether you are for rewarding Childress for improving this team every year or whether you thought he should be punished for some of the boneheaded ... (more) Bye Week Comes And Goes Without Extension
After A Good Rest, We Look At The Rest
After A Good Rest, We Look At The Rest
vikingsgab.com — The Vikings had a good bye week. All their division opponents lost to team’s they could have / should have beat. No player got arrested that we know of. Things are looking up. So as our favorite team gets back to practice as usual, let’s take a look at who is left on the Vikings schedule ... (more) After A Good Rest, We Look At The Rest

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[Vikings] Vikings CB Antoine Winfield Returns To Practice
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Bye Week Comes And Goes Without Extension
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After A Good Rest, We Look At The Rest
5 hours ago at Vikings Gab
Percy Harvin To Take On Yet Another Role?
5 hours ago at Vikings Gab
Prospects To Watch: Cornerback
5 hours ago at Vikings Gab
Percy Harvin To Take On Yet Another Role?
Percy Harvin To Take On Yet Another Role?
vikingsgab.com — I have made some references to this previously, but thought today would be a good opportunity to explore it a little further. Coach Childress has made allusions to the possibility of using Percy Harvin on punt returns for the second half of the season. Harvin practiced in this role ... (more) Percy Harvin To Take On Yet Another Role?
Prospects To Watch:  Cornerback
Prospects To Watch: Cornerback
vikingsgab.com — If you scroll back through this week’s stories (or click on the 2010 offseason category on the right side of the page) you’ll see that I’ve given a preview for college prospects of what I think are the Vikings top two needs: quarterback and safety. I have cornerback down as the Vikings ... (more) Prospects To Watch: Cornerback
Steelers vs Broncos Free Sports Picks NFL Odds
Steelers vs Broncos Free Sports Picks NFL Odds
onlinesportshandicapping.com — The Steelers vs Broncos Week 9 Free Sports Picks and NFL Betting Odds have Pittsburgh -3 away faves at Sportsbook.com. Pittsburgh (5-2) showed why they are the champs last week by handing the Minnesota Vikings their first loss of the season 27-17 as -6 home favorites. Below is a free sports picks... (more) Steelers vs Broncos Free Sports Picks NFL Odds
Antoine Winfield Tries Out His Foot
Antoine Winfield Tries Out His Foot
thevikingage.com — A day after they gained a half-game on both the Bears and Packers, the good news just keeps on coming for the Vikings. This afternoon, it was reported that Antoine Winfield got on the practice field to test his injured foot, in hopes he will be able to start at cornerback this Sunday against ... (more) Antoine Winfield Tries Out His Foot
Winfield Back On The Field
blog.vikings.com — Vikings CB Antoine Winfield, who injured his foot and missed 2 games prior to last week’s bye, was not on the field with his teammates during the portion of practice open to the media on Monday. But Vikings Head Coach Brad Childress said he was ... (more) Winfield Back On The Field
Winfield Not Practicing
Winfield Not Practicing
vikingsgab.com — Many of us, especially the Vikings coaches, are hoping for a speedy recovery for the Vikings top cornerback Antoine Winfield. The latest update I can pass along is that Winfield is not practicing on Monday. I wouldn’t read too much into this, as Winfield still has the possibility to ... (more) Winfield Not Practicing
NFC North Not the Logjam Division We Expected
NFC North Not the Logjam Division We Expected
jabosports.blogspot.com — Coming off their bye week, the Minnesota Vikings are sitting pretty with a three-game lead in the NFC North Division while the Green Bay Packers and Chicago Bears have each entered full-on crisis mode. (Since this post is about the NFC North playoff race, there will be no mention of the ... (more) NFC North Not the Logjam Division We Expected
Ty Law’s Throat is Going to Get Sore
Ty Law’s Throat is Going to Get Sore
slanchreport.com — Former All-Pro Ty Law came out of his forced retirement to sign with the Denver Broncos, and is expected to play, sparingly probably, during tonight’s game against Pittsburgh. It sounds like his teammates are being a bit rough on the potential future Hall of Famer. ... (more) Ty Law’s Throat is Going to Get Sore
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos Monday Night Football
luckylester.com — Denver is coming off a tough loss to the Ravens last week, getting pretty much blown out in the second half after going into halftime down 6-0. The Steelers are coming off a bye week right after a 4 game winning streak, including a 10 point win over Minnesota in Pittsburgh. (more) Pittsburgh Steelers vs Denver Broncos Monday Night Football
Favre's groin could end up being a problem
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — Earlier this week, we poked some fun at Vikings coach Brad Childress' handling of quarterback Brett Favre's injured groin.But unless this is another exercise by Favre in setting up advance excuses for subpar performances, it's not a laughing ... (more) Favre's groin could end up being a problem
Packers Suffer Special Teams Letdown; Fall in Tampa Bay 38-28
Packers Suffer Special Teams Letdown; Fall in Tampa Bay 38-28
nflgridirongab.com — Everyone seemed to think that the 0-7 Tampa Bay Bucs were just what the doctor ordered after the Packers fell at home in a tough setback to the Vikings at home. Think again. The Packers on Sunday played awful in Tampa Bay on special teams, costing the team what should have been an easy win, ... (more) Packers Suffer Special Teams Letdown; Fall in Tampa Bay ...
Now What? Packers Leave Tampa Staggering After 38-28 Loss
Now What? Packers Leave Tampa Staggering After 38-28 Loss
packersgab.com — Everyone seemed to think that the 0-7 Tampa Bay Bucs were just what the doctor ordered after the Packers fell at home in a tough setback to the Vikings at home. Think again. The Packers on Sunday played awful in Tampa Bay on special teams, costing the team what should have been an easy win, ... (more) Now What? Packers Leave Tampa Staggering After 38-28 Loss
[Packers] Packers Coach Offers No Excuses For Loss To Buccaneers
[Packers] Packers Coach Offers No Excuses For Loss To Buccaneers
gridironfans.com — Coach Mike McCarthy said they didn't underestimate the Buccaneers, but the question had to be asked. McCarthy did admit he was worried about his team's demeanor entering the game, especially coming off an emotional loss to rival Minnesota last week. "We were concerned as a team coming in ... (more) [Packers] Packers Coach Offers No Excuses For Loss To ...
Despite Bye, Vikings Having A Good Sunday
Despite Bye, Vikings Having A Good Sunday
vikingsgab.com — The Packers are the first team to lose to the Bucs in 2009. I’m laughing. The Bears were hearing boos by halftime of their loss to the Cardinals. I’m laughing even harder. That gives the Vikings a three game lead in the division, and essentially a four game lead over the ... (more) Despite Bye, Vikings Having A Good Sunday
A Good Day for the Vikings
A Good Day for the Vikings
thevikingage.com — Even while enjoying their bye week, good things keep happening on the field for the Vikings. The good things I refer to are a pair of somewhat stunning losses just suffered by the Purple’s two main opponents in the NFC North. Down in Tampa, the Packers failed to mount a late rally against ... (more) A Good Day for the Vikings
Green Bay vs Tampa Bay FREE NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions
Green Bay vs Tampa Bay FREE NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions
sportsbookbettingpromotions.com — the Vikings, but ahead of them lie Dallas, San Francisco, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Arizona. GB averages 7.0yps against 6.5yps and 5.9yppl against 5.6yppl overall (more) Green Bay vs Tampa Bay FREE NFL Picks, Odds & Predictions
Packers Loss to Vikings Ended Playoff Hopes
Packers Loss to Vikings Ended Playoff Hopes
sportsscribes.net — The Traitor probably thinks he can fly after getting 7 TDs and no picks in two games vs. his former team. Last Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings came into Lambeau Field and beat the host Green Bay Packers 38-26. In the process, they made a statement: “We are the better team.” (more) Packers Loss to Vikings Ended Playoff Hopes
NFL Week 8 MVP Power Rankings
NFL Week 8 MVP Power Rankings
scoresreport.com — The race for MVP rages on at the midway point of the season, and it’s loaded with QBs, for good reason. Brees, Manning and Favre have a combined record of 21-1 and show no signs of slowing down. So we’ll give them their due, for now. Things are going to get mighty interesting, though, in ... (more) NFL Week 8 MVP Power Rankings
Dear Brett, Please Retire --- Revisited
Dear Brett, Please Retire --- Revisited
playerpress.com — Comparison to Brett Favre's 2008 season to 2009 season so far. (more) Dear Brett, Please Retire --- Revisited
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview
steelerstoday.com — As if I needed another reason to hate the Baltimore Ravens, they had to go and beat the Denver Broncos last week and ruin the Steelers’ opportunity to end the Broncos’ unbeaten streak. Curse you, Ravens!!!! So the Steelers will face a Denver Broncos team that has one loss, but is ... (more) Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview
T Lamont’s Top 5 NFL Teams
T Lamont’s Top 5 NFL Teams
ballornuthin.com — As we approach the mid-point of the season, what better time than now to assess the best of the best in the league. Here are my top 5 in the NFL. 1. New Orleans Saints – I tried to think of every negative thing that I could that would keep this team from owning the top spot. But like ... (more) T Lamont’s Top 5 NFL Teams
Bears Look to Stop Raising Arizona's Victory Total
Bears Look to Stop Raising Arizona's Victory Total
thebeartruth.net — In the Coen movie "Raising Arizona", HI McDonnough tried his best to do good but ended up beaten up, shot at and chased much like a real life Wile E Coyote. Sound familiar? Jay Cutler Last week the Bears went to a new low by allowing four sacks to a Cleveland Brown team that had ... (more) Bears Look to Stop Raising Arizona's Victory Total
Trio of Packers handed fines
Trio of Packers handed fines
nationalfootballpost.com — Jolly, Harris and Raji docked for actions against Vikes. (more) Trio of Packers handed fines
Packers' Jolly fined $5,000
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com — Packers defensive tackle Johnny Jolly committed one of the bonehead plays of the year on Sunday when he head-butted Vikings running back Chester Taylor, nullifying a third-down stop deep in Green Bay territory and giving Minnesota first-and-goal, ... (more) Packers' Jolly fined $5,000
[Packers] Packers QB Aaron Rogers, WR Donald Driver Probable Vs Buccaneers
gridironfans.com — Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and receiver Donald Driver practiced Friday and are probable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay. Rodgers suffered a sprained toe in last Sunday's 38-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings and has been coping with a sprain in his other foot the past few weeks. ... (more) [Packers] Packers QB Aaron Rogers, WR Donald Driver ...
Sitton shaping up as o-line's strongest link
jsonline.com — Right guard Josh Sitton, one of six players to make starts at tackle and guard for the Green Bay Packers this season, could be classified as the only one having a good year. (more) Sitton shaping up as o-line's strongest link
The Basics: Vikings Simply Need to Tackle Better
nflgridirongab.com — If only running backs not named Adrian Peterson stood perfectly still and acted like a tackling dummy. Then life would be easier on Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway who supposedly leads the league in missed tackles. The stat is not officially kept, but I’ve heard that STATS, inc has ... (more) The Basics: Vikings Simply Need to Tackle Better
Final Mid-Season Report – Special Teams
vikingsgab.com — First of all, let’s start by talking about last seasons coverage units which were at or near the bottom of the NFL heap all year. So there was a lot of room for improvement. Getting Heath Farwell back from the injury list was a good start. Also adding a few special teams players like Jasper ... (more) Final Mid-Season Report – Special Teams
Vikings at 8/1 to Win Super Bowl
thevikingage.com — The Vikings have been one of the biggest stories in the NFL all season, and now, Vegas is warming to them too. The latest odds (courtesy of Bodog.com) place the Purple at 7/2 to win the NFC, and 8/1 to claim their first Lombardi Trophy. At 3/1, the Saints are right now considered the best bet [...] (more) Vikings at 8/1 to Win Super Bowl
Links Of The Week
vikingsgab.com — I wanted to take a break from my incredibly premature musings about the 2010 offseason and give some love to our friends around the Blogosphere. Make sure to check out some of these great stories and then check back here and let me know what you thought. Also, while I gave up on doing a ... (more) Links Of The Week
And On the Ninth Week, They Rested.
dailynorseman.com — It appears only one NFC team stands in the Vikings' way at the halfway point of the season. Here are their cheerleaders. View full size photo » If you gave ... (more) And On the Ninth Week, They Rested.
NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week nine)
pacifistviking.blogspot.com — 2009 Vikings: first half 2009 Minnesota Vikings 7-1, including four wins road wins, 5-0 in the conference and 3-0 in the division, and five home games remaining. It's hard to be in much better shape right now. Let's look at some things that ... (more) NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week nine)
Vikings Midseason Report: Pass Rush Saving Shoddy Secondary
blog.blitznation.com — If not for their high-power offense, the Minnesota Vikings might be struggling to keep their heads above water. Through eight games, defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has watch his squad give up 237.9 receiving yards (23rd overall) and 94.8 rushing yards (seventh overall) per game.  ... (more) Vikings Midseason Report: Pass Rush Saving Shoddy Secondary
Packers Fans: Cheer Up!
packersgab.com — Guest writer jclombardi @ http://lombardiave.com After the Vikings debacle, it’s time to move on to get ready for the Buc’s Sunday game. For many fans, a classic scene from Animal House: Bluto’s Inspiration Speech : For cosmopolitan fans, the inspirational ... (more) Packers Fans: Cheer Up!
Packers Fans: Cheer Up!
lombardiave.com — Jclombard’s says Packers fans need to move on. Like the other bloggers, after the Vikings debacle, I agree it’s time to move on. For many fans, a classic scene from Animal House: Bluto’s Inspiration Speech: For cosmopolitan fans, the inspirational lines from Tennyson’ s ... (more) Packers Fans: Cheer Up!
Prospects To Watch: Safeties
vikingsgab.com — If you scroll down a few posts you’ll see that I have quarterback as the Vikings top draft need. This is based off of the possibility of both Brett Favre and Tarvaris Jackson being off the roster next season. Also, the pickings are incredibly slim in free agency at the quarterback ... (more) Prospects To Watch: Safeties
SideLionReport Podcast: Rammed Into A Corner! A Chat With Scott From Chronicles of Scott and ...
sidelionreport.com — Another week and another podcast! Play it in the Web Player OR If you can’t, Download it HERE I would like to give a hearty thanks to Scott Tunstall from Inside the Iggles and Chronicles of Scott on the Fansided.com Network. We got smashed to ... (more) SideLionReport Podcast: Rammed Into A Corner! A Chat ...
Packers Overmatched in Loss to Vikings
sportsscribes.net — Before assessing what the 38-26 loss to the Minnesota Vikings actually means to the Green Bay Packers game actually means (the subject of my next article—look for it Sunday morning), I want to provide the report card on each unit: (more) Packers Overmatched in Loss to Vikings
With Friends Like Erasmus James, Who Needs Enemies?
With Friends Like Erasmus James, Who Needs Enemies?
sportressofblogitude.com — Erasmus James, former first-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in the 2005 NFL draft, was arrested Thursday morning at a downtown Madison bar for allegedly punching a friend in the face after James tried to order another drink at 2:15 a.m. Good things always happen after two in the ... (more) With Friends Like Erasmus James, Who Needs Enemies?
UW and NFL player Erasmus James arrested after fight at Downtown bar
host.madison.com — Former University of Wisconsin and NFL football player Erasmus James was arrested early Thursday after a fight at a Downtown bar, Madison police said. James, 27, who was a 2005 first-round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings, was released Thursday ... (more) UW and NFL player Erasmus James arrested after fight at ...
Missing And Whiffing:  Vikings Need To Tackle Better
Missing And Whiffing: Vikings Need To Tackle Better
vikingsgab.com — If only running backs not named Adrian Peterson stood perfectly still and acted like a tackling dummy. Then life would be easier on Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway who supposedly leads the league in missed tackles. The stat is not officially kept, but I’ve heard that STATS, inc has him ... (more) Missing And Whiffing: Vikings Need To Tackle Better
So, How ‘Bout Da Bears?
So, How ‘Bout Da Bears?
vikingsgab.com — The Lions are wallowing in misery. The Packers might as well start talking about next year. However, the Bears are the Vikings most formidable opponent at this point. Currently, the Vikings hold a 2.5 game lead over the Bears in the divisional standings. Given that the Bears make up 25% ... (more) So, How ‘Bout Da Bears?
The Jared Allen Rule Isn’t Slowing Down Jared Allen
The Jared Allen Rule Isn’t Slowing Down Jared Allen
vikingsgab.com — This last offseason, the NFL created yet another rule to protect quarterbacks. The rule was created after Tom Brady suffered a season ending injury and after Jared Allen was fined for a hit on Matt Schaub that resulted in Schaub missing some time. The rule addressed pass rushers that ... (more) The Jared Allen Rule Isn’t Slowing Down Jared Allen
10 Things Vikings Fans Should Do in the Bye Week
10 Things Vikings Fans Should Do in the Bye Week
nflgridirongab.com — No, this isn’t a post where I tell Bryant McKinnie to avoid drinking too much over the course of the bye week. No this isn’t a post where I tell Bryant McKinnie to avoid strip clubs, night clubs, or using metal poles as clubs. And no this isn’t a post where I tell Bryant McKinnie to avoid boats ... (more) 10 Things Vikings Fans Should Do in the Bye Week
Mid-Season Report Continues – Coaching
Mid-Season Report Continues – Coaching
vikingsgab.com — Head Coach – Brad Childress - 2006 – Present. His 3 1/3 year record is 31 – 25 – All of a sudden, he’s become a real strategic genius. Talent will do that for you. Getting a QB who can play will do that for you. It is quite likely that “Chilli” wasn’t as inept as ... (more) Mid-Season Report Continues – Coaching
Examining Peterson first-half season numbers
startribune.com — Pro Bowl running back's numbers so far are on par with his 2008 production (more) Examining Peterson first-half season numbers
[Vikings] Ex-Vikings DE Erasmus James Arrested For Battery
[Vikings] Ex-Vikings DE Erasmus James Arrested For Battery
gridironfans.com — Former Vikings first-round pick Erasmus James was arrested early Thursday after punching a friend in the face at a bar in Madison. Authorities say the 27-year-old James began fighting with a friend after James tried to order a drink at a popular bar near Wisconsin's campus after closing time. A ... (more) [Vikings] Ex-Vikings DE Erasmus James Arrested For Battery
Prospects To Watch:  Quarterback
Prospects To Watch: Quarterback
vikingsgab.com — I know this is early. We won’t truly know a prospect’s draft stock until after the season, the post season, the Senior Bowl, the Combine, the Pro Days and so on and so on and so on. But a little speculation never hurt anybody. Also, I am basing this off of having watched more film than ... (more) Prospects To Watch: Quarterback
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