The Pioneer Press reports that the Eagles are looking for nothing less than a #1 pick for backup QB Kevin Kolb, who could be a target of the Vikings. Eagles backup Kevin Kolb, who would be the Vikings’ best QB option among those expected to be available and who wants to be traded, probably would [...]
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Vikings With Plenty to Lose if the NFL Goes Through with a Lockout
The Star Tribune reports that the Vikings are the team that has the most to lose in the possible upcoming NFL lockout. There aren’t many winners in a lockout, but one would cut some teams deeper than others, and the Vikings have a new head coach and a new offensive system. The Vikings also have [...]
Big Name Safeties On Sale Now
While Mrs. Warwas finishes up feeding the youngster in our hotel room prior to my birthday movie and dinner, I couldn’t help but take a vacation from my vacation and hop online quickly to solicit opinions on two big name safeties to hit the free agency market today. The Vikings aren’t losing any starting safeties [...]
Plenty of Good Talent in the 2011 Free Agent QB Class
Below is an updated list of Free Agent QB’s that will be out there for anyone to pick from. Peyton Manning (IND) Franchised – Won’t be going anywhere, and will get a record deal from the Colts that should allow him to retire as a Colt and make a few more runs at a second [...]
Vikings Set to Use the Franchise Tag on OLB Chad Greenway
The Vikings are expected to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Chad Greenway, Sid Hartman of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. A first-round pick (17th overall) in 2006 out of the University of Iowa, Greenway (6-2, 242) missed his rookie season with a knee injury, but has started 63 of 64 games over the [...]
Taking A Much Needed Break
Well, it is a bit of a down time right now with virtually the entire football world at a stand still waiting for CBA updates, free agency, and the Combine. So, what better time to take a short break? I will be out of the Vikings Gab office for a few days but have begged [...]
SCOUTING REPORT: Quan Sturdivant
Quan Sturdivant, MLB, North Carolina, 6’2 230 This scouting report was written by Abe Munch of www.nfldraftgab.com. Position Ranking: #2 Strengths: Plays with consistently good technique and gap discipline. Natural when taking on blockers, extends arms and bends at the knees to properly disengage. Played all three linebacker positions. Good overall instincts, and goes through [...]
Spielman Talks the QB Spot, Joe Webb, and More
General manager Rick Spielman had a pretty good interview in which he talks about the obvious – Joe Webb, the QB spot and young players. Here’s just some of the interview. On the quarterback position: “I think the quarterback thing is the biggest question. We’re looking at all avenues. Is there anyone in free agency, [...]
Conflicting Reports On Longwell’s Re-Signing
February 14th, 2011 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors Earlier today, we mentioned that Charley Walters wrote that Ryan Longwell “re-signed for next season for $2 million.” At the time of my post, I noted that nobody else on the net was reporting this news which was strangely buried in one of his random posts. Since Walters has a sketchy reputation as, you know, [...]
MONDAY’S CHAOS THEORY: 1st Round Defensive End
I’ve noticed a trend in many “expert” mock drafts lately. A lot of them have the Vikings selecting a defensive end with the #12 overall selection in April’s Draft. Many fans would be confused by this if it actually happened, as quarterback and offensive line are widely regarded as the biggest priorities, but I really [...]
