August 15th, 2011 
Branden Lemke 
Posted in I just want to start off by saying I apologize for not writing on the site as frequently as I would have liked to over the past few weeks. I am working about 65 hours a week at my full time job, also had a personal issue that set me back for a while, so [...]
Archive for August, 2011
Herrera off PUP list
OG Anthony Herrera was taken off of the PUP(Physically Unable to Perform) list today. Herrera took part in group installation drills according to Judd Zulgad. Frazier stated that they didn’t expect Herrera on the field until next week and is ahead of schedule. He also wouldn’t rule out Herrera for next weeks pre-season game versus [...]
Vikings/Titans Thoughts
With the Vikings losing their first pre-season game to the Titans 14-3, there were some good and bad things to take from it. The Good Starting Quarterback Donovan McNabb had a decent first outing for the Vikings going 6-11 for 40 yards. McNabb converted a few 3rd downs, was calm and smooth inside the [...]
Position Battles
Pre-season is a time for coaches to get a look at younger players but it will also give the Vikings staff a good look at some players battling for starting or back up spots. Adam wrote an article about 5 things to watch for and I’m going to expand off of that and give you [...]
Grading the Vikings and the NFC North in Free Agency
Playoff Bound Vikings? Chicago Bears Unsigned players: S Josh Bullocks (UFA), QB Todd Collins (UFA), OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa (UFA), MLB Rod Wilson (UFA), RB Garrett Wolfe (UFA). Key arrivals: Ex-Seahawks UFA C Chris Spencer, July 31 (two years); Ex-Texans DT Amobi Okoye, July 30 (one year); Ex-Cowboys RB Marion Barber, July 30; Ex-Jet DL Vernon [...]
Tags: This Weekends Pre-Season Schedule
I know the Vikings aren’t playing tonight but hey, its football and I couldn’t be more excited. Here is this weekends schedule of games. Eastern Time. THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 BALTIMORE AT PHILADELPHIA 7:30 JACKSONVILLE AT NEW ENGLAND 7:30 SEATTLE AT SAN DIEGO 8:00 DENVER AT DALLAS 8:30 ARIZONA AT OAKLAND 10:00 FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 CINCINNATI [...]
Vikings looking at CB’s
As reported by Josina Anderson of FOX sports, Vikings will bring in FA CB Tony Carter for a workout. Frazier was asked about bringing in Carter and he stated “we’re going to try and workout a couple more guys.” Looks like the Vikings would like to get in another camp body to replace CB Marcell [...]
Five Things To Watch On Saturday
With a 90 man roster at this point of the preseason, there will be plenty of performances to note following Saturday’s preseason game in Tennessee. Starting in the morning, I am going to be taking a few days off to attend the wedding of some close friends, so I didn’t want to miss the chance [...]
Vikings Waive CB Gipson
Vikings have announced they’ve waived CB Marcell Gipson. Gipson has missed the last 4 practices due to his Grandmother passing. Tough week for the youngster. Was a long shot for making the team before the missed days.
At Age 23, Harvin Steps Into Veteran Role
Undrafted rookie receiver Andre Holmes was matched up against a smaller cornerback in a training camp practice, went for a jump ball, and the ball ended up hitting the grass incomplete. “Hey 1-5!” barked Percy Harvin as Holmes jogged to the sideline. “1-5!” Harvin, age 23, pulled Holmes aside and had a short, private conversation [...]
