Archive for May, 2009

Lull Before Camp Has Viking Fans Edgy About Upcoming Season

Come on, admit it. Every Brett Favre article makes you jittery. Is this the BIG one ? Will we actually get anything close to something we can actually sink our teeth into ? Something…… Anything……..Is he gonna sign or not ? On and on it goes with no end in sight. Was Brett Favre throwing [...]

Willams’ Await Decision on Motion Heard in StarCaps Case

The Minneapolis St. Paul Tribune reports that the case involving Kevin and Pat Williams concerning the positive testing for a banned diuretic could be decided as soon as today. The two NFL players aptly nicknamed “The Williams Wall “ anchor the leagues best run defense for the Minnesota Vikings. Originally, a court date of June [...]

ESPN Reports that Favre is seeking Advice from Noted Orthopedic Surgeon

In another twist to the story that won’t die, ESPN.com in citing an anonymous source, reports that Brett Favre has consulted orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews about options for healing the partially torn biceps tendon that has caused pain in his right shoulder. Andrews is one of the most consulted surgeons in pro sports. Favre [...]

Addressing Defensive Tackles Worries

Thursday’s big news came and went, and as has been the norm when this topic has been recently discussed, we have learned … nothing. No, I’m not talking about Favre-gate 2009, but rather the Starcap trail with Kevin and Pat Williams, also affectionately known as the Williams’ wall on the Minnesota Vikings. Thursday was the [...]

Peterson Not Focused On Favre

Adrian Peterson on the Vikings pursuit of Brett Favre

Harvin Pick Will Help, Not Hinder, Rice

General headache and hemorrhoid agent Drew Rosenhaus made an interesting comment on his Twitter account today concerning his client and Vikings wide receiver Sidney Rice, saying “Despite drafting a WR, I expect the Vikings to take better advantage of Sidney Rice’s talent this season. Rice is ready to step up in 09.” Combine this with [...]

Vikings Still Interested In Favre

Sean Jensen and Tim Hasselbeck with the latest on Brett Favre.

The Little Engine that Could Wants to Keep Going

The offseason has been an interesting ride for Vikings fans. I don’t need to remind everyone that the Favre circus rolls through the Minneapolis streets more often than lost teenagers from the suburbs, and that the free agency period has been a test of expectations for fans (Thanks Houshmanzadeh!). Ever since the NFL turned their [...]

Vikings, Winfield talks break down

According to an article from Twincities.com, contract extension talks have broken down between the Minnesota Vikings and Antoine Winfield. According to Winfield’s agent, Ashanti Webb “There are no active negotiations and there are no further talks planned,” he also said that Winfield is “Disappointed. Very disappointed.” According to the report, Webb did not return follow-up [...]

Vanilla Offense Won’t Do with These Flavors to Serve

Just a few years ago, the Minnesota Vikings were a team with very few playmakers. You know, real game changers. The instruments that make the difference in 7-7 tie in the fourth quarter. In most NFL games the difference between W’s and L’s comes down to One Big Play. The Vikings have the players to [...]