Vikings Gab

I was wondering when we would start to hear some serious talk about someone trying to snag one of the Vikings restricted free agents.  I thought Tarvaris Jackson would be first, but I was wrong.
Apparently the Eagles are expected to make a run at obtaining Edwards, and the *^!#@% Saints, too (sorry, still bitter).
I expected [...]

The Vikings finally tipped their hand today when it comes to their stock of restricted free agents, only about 24 hours before free agency begins.
First, it was reported that cornerback Karl Paymah has been told he is free to seek work with another team and will not be tendered by the Vikings.  Paymah is somewhat [...]

After Ray Edwards predicted he would break the all-time sack record, I clearly remember Michael Strahan being a guest on Best Damnand being asked about the prediction.  They showed Strahan a picture of Ray Edwards.
“Who is that?” Strahan said calmly.  “I’ve never heard of this guy.”
Well, after a solid season, a spectacular post-season, and some [...]

Well, we have looked at offense position-by position, and now it time to get started on the defense.  We’ll start up front and work our way backwards.
2009 Season
In 2009, Jared Allen continued to make the Vikings very happy that they traded for him two years ago.  Allen registered 14.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, three fumble [...]

Just because it is the offseason doesn’t mean us bloggers have nothing to talk about.  Here is this week’s look around the web:

John Randle getting into the Hall of Fame was great, but what about Cris Carter?
Randle changed the game and had fun doing it.
Some chatter about safeties being limited in the Cover-2 defense and [...]

The process of shaping the 2010 Vikings roster begins today for the franchise’s front office, and they have plenty of tough decisions on the horizon.
The first step of the offseason is to decide who stays and who doesn’t.
Here is a list of which Vikings are available for free agency and restricted free agency:
UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS
Jimmy [...]

Vikings Inactives: Sage Rosenfels, Jaymar Johnson, Albert Young, Karl Paymah, Garret Mills, J Leman, Jon Cooper, and LeTroy Guion.
Saints Inactives:  Quarterback Chase Daniel. cornerback Malcolm Jenkins, linebacker Anthony Waters, guard Jamar Nesbit, tight end Darnell Dinkins, tight end Tory Humphrey, wide receiver Adrian Arrington, and defensive tackle DeMario Pressley.
Neither team has any real surprises on their inactives lists.  It is a good sign for the Vikings [...]

One major question approaching the NFC Championship game is how healthy their defensive line is.  Kevin Williams (knee), Pat Williams (foot), and Ray Edwards (knee) were all listed as questionable.
I just saw an ESPN report that all three of them, and Percy Harvin too, will be available and active for the Vikings.
I am always dubious [...]

Uh-Oh.
The Vikings have added one more high-profile surprise to their injury reports each day of the week.  Friday was no different.
Questionable for the Vikings are Pat Williams (foot), Kevin Williams (knee), Ray Edwards (knee), Benny Sapp (ankle & back), and Percy Harvin (migraines).
Probable are Bernard Berrian (ankle), Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), Ben Leber [...]

Yesterday featured some surprises to the Vikings injury report.  Today also has its surprises.
Kevin Williams (knee), Ray Edwards (knee), and Percy Harvin (headache) did not participate in Thursday’s practice.
Bernard Berrian (ankle), Steve Hutchinson (shoulder), Ben Leber (knee), and cornerback Antoine Winfield (foot) were all limited in practice.
Jimmy Kennedy (thumb), Benny Sapp (ankle), and Pat Williams (elbow) were [...]