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VIKES TO BID HELLO TO MADIEU?
Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports that the Vikings are working on the parameters of a contract with safety Madieu Williams. He’s reportedly going to fly to Minnesota today to meet with the team, and a deal could be done. The Vikings desperately need help at safety, given the release of Dwight Smith and the free-agent status of [...]
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Pacifist Viking — Safety Madieu Williams is apparently close to joining the Vikes (PFT, Access Vikings). The Ragnarok has already looked at how Williams could help the Vikings. He's evidently very good in pass coverage, which is a big need for the Vikes.

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