A reader named Pat put me on the trail of some interesting information regarding free agency and the Vikings. To clarify, here is an excerpt from nfl.com: During the Final League Year, the eight clubs that make the Divisional Playoffs in the previous season have additional restrictions that limit their ability to sign unrestricted [...]
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Unrestricted Free Agents In 2010
Absent a shocking change of course, the NFL and Player’s Union will not reach a new bargaining agreement prior to the start of free agency. This means that over 200 players that would normally be entering unrestricted free agency will be restricted instead and much more easily retained by their current teams. This year’s free [...]
Top Ten Offseason Priorities
I have to admit, while I am incredibly disappointed that the Vikings season ended one game short of their goal, I am an offseason junky that loves nothing more than to speculate on what moves the Vikings should make. Before addressing free agency and the draft, I want to introduce you to a list I [...]
So Who Are We Looking At?
January 25th, 2010 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors The process of shaping the 2010 Vikings roster begins today for the franchise’s front office, and they have plenty of tough decisions on the horizon. The first step of the offseason is to decide who stays and who doesn’t. Here is a list of which Vikings are available for free agency and restricted free agency: [...]
Favre Watch Already
It has already started. Actually, it started last night, but I am so dreading writing about this topic that I waited a day. In Favre’s post-game interview, he told reporters that he had already made up his mind as to retirement. Then, Ed Werder reported that Favre told him it was “highly unlikely” that he’ll [...]
Draft Position Is Set
With a 12-4 regular season record, combined with a loss in the NFC Championship, the Vikings now know their position in the 2010 NFL Draft. They will be drafting 30th. The Vikings have a full arsenal of draft picks, one in each round, and will probably receive one compensatory pick in the fifth or sixth [...]
Griffin May Be On First 2010 Injury Report
E.J. Henderson’s leg isn’t the only injury we will be monitoring throughout the offseason. Early indications are that Cedric Griffin suffered a torn ACL and possibly a torn MCL while covering a kickoff late in Sunday’s loss. These injuries can have very lengthy rehab periods, and Griffin’s availability for 2010 is already a question mark.
As The Fans Said… Too Soon, Zygi
Many wondered why Zygi Wilf was content to extend Brad Childress’ contract in the middle of this season, which seemed incredibly premature. Now, as we see our team on the wrong end of yet another instant classic game, there are many questions about how the coaching staff handled this game and I can’t help but [...]
The Watch Begins
January 25th, 2010 Adam Warwas Posted in Features, Injuries, Main, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors There are a few offseason moves that could happen very quickly. Here are some things we will be watching for over the following weeks: BRETT FAVRE Obviously, the 2010 Vikings will be greatly defined by the decision that Brett Favre has ahead of him. Favre is under contract through 2010, with $13 million awaiting him [...]
Vikings Fumble Away Super Bowl Dreams
As it turns out, only 10 Vikings will be making a trip to Miami… and it will be to play in the Pro Bowl. In many ways, some of the lesser-known Vikings kept them in this game while the superstars made lethal mistakes that proved too many to overcome. The team was charged with six [...]
