I once got into a little scuffle with a reader in the comments section of my Vikings 2009 draft grades because I said Asher Allen would be a dime back this year. My argument at the time was that Allen would not be able to beat out Charles Gordon for the nickel spot. The reader, who [...]
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Vikings Fall To The Cowboys
The Vikings lost to the Cowboys by a score of 35 to 31. And quite frankly that’s okay with me. It almost seems to be a curse to go undefeated in the preseason (see: 2008 Lions). Here are a few quick notes about tonight’s injured players and the evening’s winners: INJURIES Erin Henderson: He appeared [...]
Chiefs: Quick Thoughts
Well, our team is 2 for 2 in preseason! Yay? Here are some quick thoughts about what I noticed tonight: Favre was unimpressive despite all the “experts” best efforts to blame 120% of his short-comings ont he Vikings recievers. The performace, however, is understandable considering he became a Viking like 10 minutes ago or something. [...]
TRAINING CAMP: Tidbits From The Defense
Here are some notes about the defense and their performances thus far in training camp: Jared Allen appears to be an even better football player in even better shape who is fitting into the Vikings defense even better. Letroy Guion appears to be a front runner as a primary backup at defensive tackle. It is [...]
Vikings Sign 5th Round Pick Jasper Brinkley
The Vikings have signed fifth round pick Jasper Brinkley to a contract, the team’s website reported. Brinkley is expected to contribute immediately on special teams coverage units as well as backing up E.J. Henderson at Middle linebacker. Brinkley is a tough run stopper who struggles in coverage. He could find a niche on the short [...]
Fifth Round Pick: Jasper Brinkley
In my initial reactions to the draft class, I gave the pick of inside linebacker Jasper Brinkley an “A” from the get-go. The good folks, and new friends, over at www.patriotsdaily.com were able to interview Brinkley prior to the draft and have allowed us to post a small portion of the interview here at Vikings [...]
Recap And Initial Reaction
April 26th, 2009 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in Features, Main, News, NFL Draft, Opinions, Police Blotter, Roster Moves, Rumors The 2009 NFL Draft, which is basically Christmas for football fans, ended a few hours ago and the Vikings definetly made a splash. Here we’re going to give intitial reactions to each of the Vikings five new players: Percy Harvin, wide receiver, Florida, pick 22, first round THE GOOD: Harvin is always dangerous with the [...]
Trade: Value In The Fifth
The Vikings struck a deal with the Redskins that allowed them to move up in round 5 to grab South Carolina linebacker, Jasper Brinkley. Brinkley could prove to be a steal for the Vikings, as he was predicted as a third or fifth round pick. Furthermore, if he hadn’t had a nasty knee injury in [...]
