The Vikings got all of their rookies under contract on by Sunday and no players were absent for the 4:00 p.m. roll call that marks the official beginning of training camp. That is an important note because it means nobody on the roster, including running back Adrian Peterson, appear to be hold outs. A number [...]
Archive for July, 2011
The Night Before
July 31st, 2011 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in 2011 Free Agency, 2011 NFL Draft, Features, Injuries, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors 
And Away They Go
The Vikings were rumored to have interest in Braylon Edwards as a replacement for Sidney Rice, but all of the reports coming out over the last 24 hours indicate that if they ever had an interest in him, they no longer do. James Jones was thought to be the Vikings top target at the receiver [...]
Vikings Make Some More Moves
July 31st, 2011 Adam Warwas Posted in 2011 Free Agency, 2011 NFL Draft, Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions This is a busy time of year for anyone involved with the NFL. Even on a Sunday morning, things are happening often and quickly. The Vikings official site has announced the following moves to recap their offseason to this point: Signed free agents Devin Aromashodu, WR, Auburn, Tristan Davis, HB, Auburn, Jonathan Gilmore, LB, Western [...]
Vikings Signed Three Rookies On Saturday
The Vikings, true to their usual form, seem behind schedule compared to the rest of the teams when it comes to signing their rookies. On Friday they did get started, however. Second round pick Kyle Rudolph, sixth round pick Brandon Fusco, and seventh round pick D’Andre Reed all signed their rookie deals on Saturday. More [...]
Michael Jenkins Signs A Three Year Deal
The Vikings apparently found the player that makes them feel comfortable at the wide receiver position. That player is Michael Jenkins, formerly of the Falcons, who stands at 6’ 4” and 217 pounds. At age 29, with seven seasons under his belt, Jenkins has established himself as a reliable possession receiver and run blocker. Jenkins [...]
Five Ways To Make The Vikings Better And Younger
July 30th, 2011 Adam Warwas Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Features, Injuries, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Rumors Fans are frustrated that the Vikings, despite the acquisition of Donovan McNabb, are taking a relatively low key approach to free agency so far. I read somewhere in an article that an agent was trying all day on Friday get in touch with Rob Brzezinski and couldn’t, suggesting the Vikings front office is quite busy [...]
Peterson’s Hands Could Make The Difference
In his introductory press conference, new Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb alluded to the fact that he will be giving Adrian Peterson a chance to catch some footballs in 2011. He likely wasn’t joking. Last year, the Redskins fourth most productive receiver was reserve running back Keiland Williams with 39 receptions for 309 yards and two [...]
Frazier Vouches For Berrian
July 30th, 2011 Adam Warwas Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves, Rumors So much for Bernard Berrian’s release being a no-brainer this offseason. Berrian seemingly was not a favorite of Brett Favre and hit rock bottom in 2010 when he only netted 28 catches, 252 yards, and no touchdowns. Head coach Leslie Frazier, however, seems willing to shrug off the down year and make Berrian earn his [...]
Edwards Nets Less Money Than Expected
July 30th, 2011 Adam Warwas Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Features, Main, News, Offseason, Opinions, Roster Moves All offseason long (and last offseason) speculation centered around defensive end Ray Edwards ending up in a Falcons uniform. As it turns out, after Atlanta played dead for a few days, that is exactly how things happened. I am a little surprised at the contract he was willing to accept, however. Edwards got the long [...]
Kluwe And McNabb Come To Terms
July 29th, 2011 Adam Warwas Posted in 2011 Free Agency, Features, Main, Opinions, Roster Moves, Video Chris Kluwe, quite possibly the league’s most famous punter suddenly, continued his comedic ways on Friday with a video that is on the Vikings official page. In the video, the punter goes over the “terms of agreement” with Donovan MCNabb, explaining to the Vikings newest quarterback what he would have to do in order to [...]
