twincities.com - 10/18/2009
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Vikings defensive end Jared Allen has the most sacks, 64, in the NFL since being drafted in 2004. At age 27, the 6-foot-6, 270-pounder who has 76 career starts can't be much better, at least physically. "Physically, I'm not going to get any stronger," Allen said. "If there's any more to grow, ...
sportressofblogitude.com - 10/19/2009
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sportressofblogitude.com —
Baltimore Ravens rookie tackle Michael Oher wasn’t very
impressed with Jared Allen after he faced him (along...
with help from a chipping running back or tight end on almost every play) yesterday in the Ravens 33-31 loss to the Vikings. Via Access Vikings: In the Ravens locker room, Oher was ...
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Jared Allen Don’t Take Too Kindly To Some Punk-Ass ...
yougabsports.com - 10/18/2009
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yougabsports.com —
Let's look at this for what it is.
Before the Lombardi Trophy is hoisted by the annointed...
one, let's remember there's some football left to play. Forget the fact that the Vikings sport the third easiest schedule in the league, forget they almost lost at home to the 49ers on their home turf ...
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Favre - Party Is Over!
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com - 10/19/2009
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.com —
We took a short break from The Morning
Aftermath (it's still morning in California) to do the...
weekly radio spot with Tim Brando of Sporting News Radio and CBS.We've extended the break to throw a bone to another non-NBC property.Ravens...
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Michael Oher, Jared Allen exchange barbs
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[Vikings] Will Vikings Trade For Defensive Help?
Gridironfans.com —
... and though the Vikings are undefeated headed into today's game against Baltimore, it would seem the one area where they could solidify depth if they are to make a Super Bowl run would be defensive line. A trade is unlikely, but tackles Shaun Rogers of the Cleveland Browns and ex-Viking Chris Hovan of the Tampa Bay Bucs are available and the Vikings' Pat Williams turns 39 on Saturday. Teams have been running the ball on the Vikings more than in the past.
Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press ...
Childress extension could be tied to stadium deal
ProFootballTalk.com —
Vikings coach Brad Childress, also known to certain 40-year-old quarterbacks as "Chilly," is in the fourth year of a five-year contract. And Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press (cue the "don't ever listen to that guy!" crowd) thinks that the question of whether Chilly gets a new contract could be tied to whether the Vikings get a new stadium . The thinking is that, if the Vikings won't be getting a new stadium, Wilf might be selling the team. And having a quarterback under contract for some finite period of time beyond the sale date could be a ...
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New contract could be coming for Chilly
profootballtalk.nbcsports.com 10/21/2009 — Over the weekend, Charley Walters of the St. Paul Pioneer Press suggested that Vikings coach Brad Childress might not get a new contract until the franchise has secured a new stadium.So, to the delight of those of you who think...
Vikings-Ravens: Pass the Defense, Please; and Other Observations
myteamrivals.typepad.com 10/19/2009 — An embarrassing final period. An epic near-collapse. A defensive meltdown worse than any other in the Brad Childress era. With wins like this, who needs a loss? Minnesota
should take many emotions away from Sunday’s escape from
disaster—shock, confusion, chagrin—but relief isn’t one of them. ...
Scouting the Vikings with the Daily Norseman
rightoffrussell.com 10/16/2009 —
This week we have Gonzo from the Minnesota Vikings Blog - The Daily Norseman. He gives us the in’s and out’s on what to expect from the New Purple People Eaters.
1- It has been the Ravens MO to make teams beat them through the air. If the Ravens stack the line to stop AP, who ...
Favre once again saves Vikings from second half collapse
scoresreport.com 10/18/2009 —
Forget the fickleness, the wavering and the constant stroking of his ego – Brett Favre was worth it for the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings remained undefeated in 2009 following their thrilling 33-31 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. For all intents and purposes, the ...
Favre Still Has Much to Prove
downswinging.com 10/15/2009 — As I watched Sportscenter before heading to sleep last night, I heard a comment that left me utterly befuddled when I first heard it. In another puzzling display of ESPN sucking up to Brett Favre, I heard Trent Dilfer enthusiastically proclaim in a short 20-second tidbit that b ecause the ...
NATIONAL FRIDAY LEAGUE (week 7)
pacifistviking.blogspot.com 10/23/2009 — It has already been a thrilling season. Goodness, think about it. The Vikings won a game on a 32 yard touchdown pass and catch with seconds remaining on the clock. They beat the Ravens 33-31 on a game of runs that ended with an opponent's missed field ...
Applying the Two “Good Team” Rules to the Vikings
thesportsbank.net 10/15/2009 —
There are two phrases that football fans are sick of hearing from even their favorite football analysts. The first rule is that good teams win the games they are supposed to win. Everything turns out just like logic and the weekly predictions say it should. It sounds obvious, but that doesn’t ...
The Gamecock Has Finally Arrived
tailgate365.com 10/21/2009 — Third-year pro Sydney Rice was drafted with the mindset of providing the Vikings with a deep threat down the field. Through two years, poor production and injuries have hampered Rice’s progression. In 2009, Rice has emerged as the Vikings’ most dynamic down field threat and he ...
NFL Week 6 Preview: Can the Ravens Recover Against the Vikings?
baltimore.sportsthenandnow.com 10/17/2009 —
Ray Rice and the Ravens will look to regain their balance against the Vikings.
Overview: What a difference two weeks can make. It was only 14 days ago that the Baltimore Ravens seemed poised to become one of the elite teams in the NFL. Now, following consecutive losses to the Patriots ...
Five Keys to Victory Against the Ravens
tailgate365.com 10/15/2009 — The Ravens come to the Metrodome having lost two in a row. The Bengals beat them last week by a last second touchdown that seemed to demoralize the defense. Whereas, Minnesota is flying high from the emotional win over the Packers in Week 4 and the demolition of the Rams in Week 5.
This week ...
