Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said Wednesday during Senior Bowl practice that the Minnesota Vikings are open to trading the third overall pick in the NFL draft, according to Simon Samano of NFL.com. Spielman said in an interview on the NFL Network set. “We’re the third overall pick, so we’ll be looking at all the options. If [...]
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Vikings Name Rick Spielman As General Manager
The Minnesota Vikings announced that Vice President of Player Personnel Rick Spielman has been promoted to General Manager. “This establishes the organizational structure that will lead to the long term success of the Vikings,” said Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf in a statement released by the club. “Having watched Rick over the years, we have the [...]
Spielman – Vikings to Go Younger in 2011
VP of player Rick Spielman said the team will be a younger team next season and rookies will be asked to play roles next season, reports Chip Scoggins, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “We’re going to be a younger team for sure going into next season,” Spielman said. “Rookies are going to get forced into [...]
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, [...]
A Pair Get Chance With Vikings
The Vikings hosted a minicamp this weekend in which a “large contingent” of players were trying out with the hopes of landing a contract with the Vikings. Two players succeeded. Iowa State wide out Marquis Hamilton signed a contract that will keep him on the roster as training camp nears. Hamilton is 6’ 3” and [...]
How The Vikings Draft
Last year, just prior to me joining the Vikings Gab team, I remember seeing a segment about the Vikings utilization of the “horizontal” draft board. It is a neat concept that does not force a team to draft for need, but does allow team needs to be taken into consideration for decisions. I have never [...]
Vikes Have Made Some Decisions
According to a report, the Vikings have already decided which of their restricted free agents will be tendered and which will not. Rick Spielman said that while the decisions have been made, they have not yet made the players aware of those decisions. There is really no reason for the Vikings to make their decisions [...]
Worthy Of A Click
The Vikings V.P. of player personnel Rick Spielman is as close to a G.M. as the Vikings have. He recently did an in-depth interview with Chip Scoggins of the Star Tribune and if you are interested in the Vikings approach to the NFL Combine then I highly recommend giving the story a read by clicking [...]
Spielman Reveals Offseason Plans
February 14th, 2010 
Adam Warwas 
Posted in Features, Main, News, NFL Draft, Offseason, Opinions, Rumors Star Tribune reporter Judd Zulgad caught up with Rick Spielman, the Vikings Vice President of Player Personnel, at the Vikings annual Artic Blast event. First, it would be a mistake not to mention that the Artic Blast event is an annual fundraiser for the Vikings Children’s Fund and a great time for all. If you [...]
Spielman Gets Extension
The Vikings have extended the contract of player personnel director Rick Spielman. Spielman came to the Vikings in 2006, replacing Fran Foley who was fired three months into his tenure. He is credited with putting together Minnesota’s draft picks last year, including phenom running back Adrian Peterson.
