twincities.com - 12/21/2007
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When the Vikings begin the offseason, they're expected to be nearly $33 million under the NFL's salary cap. Some people believe they should try to acquire receiver Larry Fitzgerald from the Cardinals. But the two-time Pro Bowl selection's $60 million, four-year contract has escalators that will increase his salary next season to approximately $15 million.
Washington Overlooking Minnesota
mvn.com 12/21/2007 — Most of the DC area sports commentators are dismissive of the Minnesota Vikings, who the Redskins visit Sunday. Hold on, says Redskin writer Anthony Brown. The Vikings don't need to throw the ball to beat you. They can do it all on the ground.
Mythbusting: Vikings to L.A. Coliseum?
sports.aol.com 12/21/2007 — Why did the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission reject USC's offer on Wednesday to conditionally accept an agreement to allow the Trojans to play in the Coliseum? When we first heard of USC's "put up or shut up proposal," we thought it was ...
A PLAYER ON MY FAVORITE TEAM DIDN’T MAKE THE PRO BOWL
epiccarnival.com 12/21/2007 — by wwtb? , Pacifist Viking Every year some players get robbed, shafted, jobbed out of a playoff appearance. I usually let it go, since the Pro Bowl really doesn’t mean anything. But I’m really upset right now. A player on my favorite team was left ...
Backup QBs won't get more minutes
detnews.com 12/21/2007 — Kitna has started every game since joining the team before the 2006 season. Already he has put up two of the best passing seasons in Lions history. But his record is just 9-21, and the Lions have missed the playoffs both seasons.
But Martz said the Lions won't use J.T. O'Sullivan or Dan Orlovsky. O'Sullivan has appeared in four games, including their 20-17 overtime victory over Minnesota on ...
Know Thy Enemy: Detroit Lions
arrowheadpride.com 12/21/2007 — At least the Lions feel our pain. Big thanks to Sean from Pride of Detroit for taking the time to answer a few questions. The Lions are on a six game losing streak. The Chiefs are on a seven game losing streak. What went wrong for the ...
Peppers doubtful for Cowboys game —
FOXSports.com News for NFL 12/21/2007
Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers is doubtful for Saturday's game against Dallas with a sprained right knee.
Peppers missed his fourth straight practice Friday, and will likely be replaced by Stanley McClover or rookie Charles Johnson in ...
Falcons CB Hall may demand trade (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NFL News 12/22/2007
If owner Arthur Blank hires a coach whose personality is directly opposite from Bobby Petrino's, DeAngelo Hall wants to return to the Atlanta Falcons next year. Otherwise, the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback might demand a trade, though Hall stopped ...