A recent Sporting News article, written by the independent analytical group “RealScouts” listed their annual top 20 Defensive Tackle rankings for 2009.
The article lists Albert Haynesworth of the Redskins as the number one tackle in the NFL. RealScouts said the following about Haynesworth: “The biggest prize of the free-agent season, Haynesworth will be a dominant [...]
Maybe there is a limit to their patience after all. According to a report by ESPN’s Dan Patrick, the Minnesota Vikings have given Brett Favre a one week deadline to come to a decision about un-retiring and joining the Vikings as their quarterback for the 2009 season.
It is becoming increasingly evident that Brad Childress is [...]
When Vikings’ defensive tackle Pat Williams appeared on Sirius NFL Radio this past weekend, he made a comment about the nature of the beast in the NFL; you have to work your tail off to be any good. Williams mentioned that he has directed that lesson towards the Vikings most current starting quarterback, Tarvaris Jackson, [...]
Today Hall of Fame quarterback Fran Tarkenton came out and took a pretty big shot at QB Brett Favre, who many still think will find a way to a Vikings uniform in 2009. The following comes from Deadspin, as Tarkenton speaks on the future Hall of Famer:
Fran Tarkenton has a few things to get [...]
When the Vikings selected Phil Loadholt from the University of Oklahoma with their second round pick, their intent was to solidify an apparent weakness on the offensive line at the right tackle spot. Starter Ryan Cook, himself a second round selection has struggled greatly in pass protection and didn’t have the physical strength to keep [...]
Looks like the fans are not the only ones getting upset with QB Tarvaris Jackson. DT Pat Williams took a shot at the QB during an interview on NFL Radio, saying that the QB has to work longer and harder in order to get better and make it to the next level. Today’s [...]
Looks like Vikings fans are all not that happy about the team possibly going after former Packers and Jets QB Brett Favre. The Star Tribune wrote the following about that today:
If the Vikings were to put their roster decisions to a vote, Brett Favre would not be wearing purple next season. Rasmussen Reports, a [...]
The highly underrated Vikings.com blog, and author Mike Wobschall, has some nice notes about the recent grouping of OTAs held at Winter Park this week. Head to their website to check out the entire list (Wobschall provides talking points on Sidney Rice’s production, linebacker play, and impressive quarterback outings), but of most interest to me [...]
Vikings.com has a video up of new fan favorite big man, Phil Loadholt during day two of the Vikings May scheduled OTAs. Follow the link to check the Hulkster out in action.
My personal favorite is watching him put his hands straight out and kicking his feet high enough to touch them. The shock wave, the [...]
RealScouts continues to support my claim that the Minnesota Vikings are absolutely loaded with elite talent at many positions. For the second time this week, they have come out with a positional ranking that leaves the Vikings at the top of the list. Earlier, it was Adrian Peterson, this time it’s DE Jared Allen.
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