Safety first for the Vikings (flag)
myespn.go.com — The Minnesota Vikings were pretty open about their plans to be aggressive in free agency, and they haven't disappointed. With plenty of room under the cap, the Vikings spent most of the morning hammering out a deal with Bengals free safety Madieu Williams. The 26-year-old Williams signed a six-year, $33 million contract with the Vikings, according to John Clayton . I watched Williams play a ...
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Vikings War Cry — ... I think people are going to love him. He’s excellent in coverage, leading some to believe he could be used as a cornerback if needed. And that’s precisely what this team has been missing over the past few seasons…while we’ve had safeties who can intercept a few passes and make some hard hits, they’ve generally been lackluster in coverage. ...

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www.bengalstripes.com 2/29/2008 — The Bengals traded gave up a third-round and a fifth-round pick for the massive two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. - - - According to everyone and their mom, Madieu Williams has agreed to a six-year deal worth $33 million with the Minnesota Vikings. Right when the negative Bengal fan in me was starting to come out, Cincinnati made a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Lions.
The Bengals traded gave up a third-round and a fifth-round pick for the massive two-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. - - - According to everyone and their mom, Madieu Williams has agreed to a six-year deal worth $33 million with the Minnesota Vikings. Right when the negative Bengal fan in me was starting to come out, Cincinnati made a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Lions.
Madieu-Be-Doo-Be-Doo? Williams to Be a Viking Soon
www.dailynorseman.com 2/29/2008 — Pro Football Talk is reporting that Adam Caplan is reporting that the Vikings are working out the parameters of a contract with S Madieu Williams, late of the Cincinnati Bengals . More on this as it develops. Update [2008-2-29 12:8:34 by Gonzo]:  ...
Pro Football Talk is reporting that Adam Caplan is reporting that the Vikings are working out the parameters of a contract with S Madieu Williams, late of the Cincinnati Bengals . More on this as it develops. Update [2008-2-29 12:8:34 by Gonzo]:  ...
DE Odom to visit Sunday
frontier.cincinnati.com 2/29/2008 — The Bengals are apparently set on remaking their defensive line. While it appears that end Justin Smith will sign with the 49ers -- or the Vikings if he doesn't do a quick deal in San Francisco -- the Bengals will entertain a prized free agent Sunday in Tennessee Titans defensive end Antwan Odom. Odom, a four-year veteran from Alabama, is a 274-pound defensive end who had a career-high eight ...
The Bengals are apparently set on remaking their defensive line. While it appears that end Justin Smith will sign with the 49ers -- or the Vikings if he doesn't do a quick deal in San Francisco -- the Bengals will entertain a prized free agent Sunday in Tennessee Titans defensive end Antwan Odom. Odom, a four-year veteran from Alabama, is a 274-pound defensive end who had a career-high eight ...
Williams and Tapeh agree to terms (Vikings Now)
blogs.twincities.com 2/29/2008 — The Vikings have a 3 p.m. press conference to announce the signing of FB Thomas Tapeh and S Madieu Williams. Tapeh was the only one included on the official release from the club. But Williams is also expected to be introduced, as well."Madieu is ...
The Vikings have a 3 p.m. press conference to announce the signing of FB Thomas Tapeh and S Madieu Williams. Tapeh was the only one included on the official release from the club. But Williams is also expected to be introduced, as well."Madieu is ...
Source: Bengals acquire DT Rogers from LionsFOXSports.com News for NFL 2/29/2008
If the Cincinnati Bengals want to start working some 3-4 formations into their defensive scheme, the franchise now has the prototype nose tackle to man it.
Lions send DT Shaun Rogers to Bengals (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 2/29/2008
The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth-round selections in the NFL draft. Detroit had been fielding offers for the talented but inconsistent defensive tackle. On Friday, the Lions settled on the Bengals' ...
Lions DT Rogers goes to Cincy for picksSportingNews.com NFL News and Exclusive Analysis 2/29/2008
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth...
Lions trade DT Shaun Rogers to BengalsUSATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 2/29/2008
The Detroit Lions traded Shaun Rogers to the Cincinnati Bengals for third- and fifth-round selections in the NFL draft. Detroit ...
Lions trade DT Rogers to Bengals for two picksSI.com - NFL 2/29/2008
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