Archive for April, 2009

Schedule Coming

Just so everyone knows, the regular season schedule will be revealed on an NFL Network special on Tuesday night. All that is known about the Vikings schedule is that they will not be playing in one of the prime time games on opening week, will not be playing on Thanksgiving Thursday, and will not be [...]

Updated Visit List

Before the draft each team is allowed to have private meetings with up to 30 prospects. The Vikings don’t willingly announce who they’ve brought in, but we’ve been able to compile a list of over half of those prospects. The following players have, or will soon be, visiting with the Vikings: Jasper Brinkley, MLB, South [...]

Approaching The Draft: Safety

This is the last of my “Approaching The Draft” segements, but soon I will compile them together as a complete position-by-position Vikings draft guide. CURRENT STATUS: I think that it is ridiculous that safety isn’t thought of as a bigger need for the Vikings. Madieu Williams was a solid free agent pickup last year, but [...]

Harvin Slipping Down The Board

I recently ran an article in which I scoured through piles upon piles of mock drafts and found that 21% of them had the Vikings taking Percy Harvin at #22. He was the most selected player at the time, and I vowed to do that again right before the draft to see if anything changes. [...]

Buyer Beware

Potential is a very vague term. But we hear about this term a lot in the NFL. Every year scouts, coaches and executives pour over stats, charts and evaluations in order to increase the chance of hitting NFL gold. This year is no different. The 2009 crop is loaded with talent, potential and baggage. Their [...]

Allen Sends an Early Message to New NFC North QB Jay Cutler

Approaching The Draft: Cornerback

STATUS: Cornerback has been labeled one of the Vikings primary needs coming into this offseason. The contract extension given to Cedric Griffin makes him the only corner on the team that doesn’t become a free agent after this season. However, talks are going on now to extend the contract of pro bowler Antoine Winfield. Those [...]

Appraoching The Draft: Middle Linebacker

CURRENT STATUS: E.J. Henderson has developed into one of the better linebackers in the NFL. Prior to his injury last season he was creating quite a few highlights, including the patented “vampire tackle” (when he flies over the center and the fullback for a great sack on the QB) which has become a patented favorite [...]

Breakdown of the Vikings QB Position

Today we begin to break down the Vikings offense to determine needs and how the team might address them on draft day. Quarterback – There has been wide debate on this topic since the season ended. We didn’t get Cutler….WAAAA !! It’s old history so get over it. There is little help in free agency [...]

Viking WR Sidney Rice Chats on the Team Maybe Drafting a WR

There’s talk that the Vikings might pick a wide receiver in the draft. Truth is, it doesn’t really bother me. I want them to do whatever they think is going to help the team out the most. All I can do is get myself ready for the season the best way I know how. We’re [...]