Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois, 6’1 230 This scouting report was written by Abe Munch of www.nfldraftgab.com. Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Ideal combination of size, quickness, and playing speed for the position. Shows very good foot quickness in space and in the small areas; shook and juked defenders with his footwork and bounce. A multiple cut [...]
Archive for February, 2011
Stadium Options Increase, As Does Zygi’s Offer
Again, sorry for the delay in posting on the topic. Instead of re-hashing what most of you have already probably read, I’ll make a quick note and then provide links to some stories about stadium options. One tidbit I found interesting comes from Lee Hamilton of SanDiego.com. We previously pointed out that the Vikings made [...]
RICE: “I hope to remain a Viking”
Sidney Rice recently updated his blog, most of which focused on his current trip to China, and his future travel plans this offseason. Rice, however, made a brief statement about his pending status with the Minnesota Vikings. “Everbody’s asking me about the labor situation,” said Rice, “but it’s really out of our hands now as [...]
Round Two Added
Okay, as I continue to catch up on what Vikings news I missed over the holiday weekend, I decided to finally get around to adding a second round to my mock. Click here to take a look. I have the Vikings addressing their quarterbacks need in the second round, so make sure to come back [...]
Looking at a Piece on the Needs of the Vikings in the NFL Draft
Russ Loede at NFLGridironGab.com wrote a piece on Monday about the needs of teams that didn’t make the postseason in 2010, and their needs in the upcoming April Draft. Here’s what he had to say about the Vikings and their needs. Minnesota Vikings, 12th Overall Pick – Need: CB. Answer: Prince Amukamara, Nebraska. Antoine Winfield [...]
Back From Break
February 22nd, 2011 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors I hope everyone had a great weekend. I know I did. While taking a break from Vikings Gab always makes me feel a little like the mom dropping of her child for a first slumber party (yup, I’m kind of a control freak like that) the break couldn’t have come at a better time for [...]
McKinnie Makes It Rain at a Hollywood Nightclub Dropping Over $100,000
From: TMZ Minnesota Vikings superstar Bryant McKinnie was the ULTIMATE baller during a celebrity party at a Hollywood nightclub Thursday night — dropping more than $100,000 on his bar tab … TMZ has learned. Sources at the NBA All-Star “Kick Off Party” at MyHouse nightclub — hosted by rapper Rick Ross and model Rosa Acosta [...]
Tags: SCOUTING REPORT: Julio Jones
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama, 6’4 220 This scouting report was written by Abe Munch of www.nfldraftgab.com. Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Very good size for an NFL wide receiver. Releases smooth and quick off the line and quickly establishes his route. Physical against press coverage and uses arms and strength to beat the jam. Shows [...]
Vikings Pass on Rice and Use Franchise Tag on LB Greenway
The Vikings on Monday passed over wide out Sidney Rice and instead used their franchise tag to retain outside linebacker Chad Greenway. The teams 2010 leading tackler was set to be a free agent this offseason. “Chad’s an important part of our team and his play speaks for itself. He’s productive and has continued to [...]
Spielman – Vikings to Go Younger in 2011
VP of player Rick Spielman said the team will be a younger team next season and rookies will be asked to play roles next season, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We’re going to be a younger team for sure going into next season,” Spielman said. “Rookies are going to get forced into [...]
