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Eric Frampton

sdot — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:46:31 -0000

We picked him up off waivers from the Lions last year, and he was an EXCELLENT special teams player for the second half of the season (if anyone was paying attention). But with the additional of Boulware, Tyrell, and even Sapp, we're probably not going to be able to keep him on board.

R.I.P. to the third member of the special teams triumvirate

Farwell, Ciurciu, Frampton ?

Who will we call upon to replace this man's selective brilliance?...!!

Ray Edwards

rkf — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:52:29 -0000

Heard anything new on Ray Edwards status? The article below doesn't sound good, but this may be old news.

The outlook for DE Ray Edwards is not quite as clear. Edwards sat out all of minicamp because of a back injury, weakening what is expected to be one of the NFL's top defensive lines. Edwards has been penciled in as the starter at left end, where he would see favorable blocking schemes while opponents focus on Pro Bowlers Kevin Williams, Pat Williams and Allen

Video Pick and Vikings Programming Note

BHoek — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:59:22 -0000

I was browsing YouTube and found a pretty cool video called Minnesota Vikings 2008 Preview. It shows some of the nice plays from the 2007 season. Watching it just makes me more anxious for the 2008 season.

On Monday July 7th the Vikings will be featured on NFL Total Access (NFL Network) for the 32 Teams - 32 Days segment they are having. I'm pretty sure they go through all the games we played in the 2007 season plus some more stuff.

The Big Itch

The Bears are Ditkaless — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:30:51 -0000

I hope that all this hubbub about Favre coming back drive all the Peck...errr I mean Packers nuts. I hope it distracts them and makes Little Mr. Rodgers look over his shoulder each time he hears the name of Favre.

What a joy it would be.

I love discontent and uncertainty, don't you?

Would you be mine, would you be mine, won't you be my neighbor.

I think I watched to much Public TV wihen my kids were young.

Go Vikes!

Which Wideout Would You Rather Trade For Next Year

Vikingholic — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:14:04 -0000

Chad Johnson Ups And Downs:

Ups: Dominant Wideout. Can Get a wide space between him and a defender. Quick on cuts, in routes, and getting pass a defender. Doesn't get in off field trouble. Good player. Can be hall of fame caliber.

Downs: Can be a major distraction for a team. Get fined for taunts after touchdown, and average blocking.

Roy Williams: Big wideout, can get space between himself and a defedner. Can catch some overthorwn balls. Okay blocker, and a deep threat.

Downs: Age is his main down.

Anquan Boldin: Quick Wideout, who can get space on slant, curve, and in routes. Also can get pass a defender. Can avoid bump and run coverage. Pro Bowl Wideout.

Downs: Average Blocker. Injures can slow him down.

Poll

Which Wideout Would You Rather Trade For Next Year

Could The Vikings Make A Splash And Give The Bengals An Offer They Can't Refuse For Chad Johnson Next Year

Vikingholic — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:06:07 -0000

The Vikings obviously now have an upgraded receiving corp, with the rookies from last year getting 1 year under their belt, and bringing in Bernard Berrian. Will this Receiving Corp be as good as people think they will be next year. Everyone is excited for Sidney Rice, and Aundrae Allison. Chad Johnson wants to be on a winning team, and with the division the Bengals are in, winning is going to be tough to do. If the Bengals don’t win, Chad doesn’t want to be there. The Bengals would be better off to trade him and get value for him other than letting his contract run out and getting no value for him. Like Chad said, the NFL is a business. If the Vikings want a player, they are going to get him. Even if it mean trading away picks, giving away money, or trading players to get him. Could the Vikings make a blockbuster trade to get Chad Johnson in 09.

If trade happens

WIDE RECEIVER CORP.

Bernard Berrian

Sidney Rice

Aundrae Allison

Chad Johnson

(*)Robert Ferguson

(*)Jaymar Johnson

(*)= Possibly

TRADE- 1st Round Pick 2nd or 3rd Round Pick, Matt Birk, and another player with expiring contract or another draft pick. (*) Bryant McKinnie.

Can Someone Please Be My Partner & Help Me on My Blog Site

Vikingholic — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:32:29 -0000

Can someone help me on my blogsite so it can become one without grammar errors, updated news, and etc. Please help me so i can get my site back to being a good site. Thanks for your coorperation.

Please leave a comment on this subject if u want to be my parnter. I'm not trying to advertise on your site Gonzo, i'm just trying to find a parnter. No disrespect to your site, i love your site. I'm just trying to learn how to become as good as a blogger as you.

Please become my parnter.

T Jack and the how 12-4 is believable for next season.

AD is All Day — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:34:55 -0000

I dont understand why so many people are hating on T-Jack yes he may not be great but it has a solid winning record, and had it not been for more than a few dropped TDs the vikings could have been 10-6 or better last season. One particular example that comes to mind is the drop that T-Will had during the denver game, and although T-Jack didnt play the KC game if Shiancoe would have caught that pass thats another win. Theres 10-6 if we would have won those two games. Not to mention we should have beaten the Lions the first time and the redskins also. So there is 12-4 for last season if we would have played all four quarters of every game. And people are saying we wont do better than 8-8 next i personally believe 12-4 is possible with the upgrades we made this offseason and sweep of the division is going to happen.

Rookies - Overpaid and Unproven

skol4life — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:45:46 -0000

The Commish steps up and tells it like it is.... I like this guy more and more...

Overpaid and Unproven; Roger Goodell Sounds Off

It's easy to see why the CBA died when it comes to the outrageous nature of these contracts; then some of these kids have the nerve to hold out for a better deal.

I'm glad Commish G is stepping up and addressing these issues head on.

This SKOL'S for you!

Fantasy Sports and Families

doopsmack — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:57:15 -0000

Hi all,

I am just writing a quick post to let you all know about a new site we have launched: http://www.FamilyFantasySports.com.

It is the first fantasy sports site dedicated to family play. Powered by Stats Inc, our site and leagues are easy to use, family friendly and designed to help parents and kids spend time together doing something both love.

If you have a moment, check us out at http://www.FamilyFantasySports.com. Sign up for our mailing list to find out more about our upcoming 2008 NFL Fantasy leagues, family-focused prizes, and other great family activities.

Linked below is a press release covering the launch of the site that was recently picked up by Rotonation.com.

http://www.rotonation.com/?p=887

Thanks for your time and feel free to email me at matt@familyfantasysports.com with any questions or feedback.

We got the sober DE this time

Iceland-Viking — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:47:06 -0000

Titans' Kearse Charged With DUI

22nd June, 2008 - 1:50 pm

AP - Titans defensive end Jevon Kearse has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop near the Vanderbilt campus, as reported by the Associated Press.

Vanderbilt spokesman Jim Patterson said Kearse was stopped early Sunday morning after campus police reported seeing the SUV that Kearse was driving weaving across the road.

Some folks thought we missed the boat when Kearse passed on the Vikings to sign with the Titans. Some folks seemed to think that trading for Allen might prove foolish because of his 2 past DUI convictions. Looks like the Vikings are ahead of the game so far on this one.

Quick Vikings Programming Note

Gonzo — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:12:01 -0000

If any of you folks are hanging out at home this Sunday and need something exciting to watch, the NFL Network will be showing the replay of the second Vikings/Bears game (i.e. "the one that the Vikings won without Adrian Peterson humiliating everything in a Chicago uniform") at 6 PM Central, which is a little less than 4 hours from now.

Hat tip to the folks at Purple Thoughts for pointing this out.

Dr. Z's drinking the Purple Kool-Aid

Robert Rence — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:36:31 -0000

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/dr_z/06/20/vikings/index.html

He's picking them to win it all. People are recognizing that there is a buzz about the team. And that's good. And really, this season hinges on T-Jack. Can he perform under pressure and can he stay healthy? If so... it's definitely a possibility.

As a side note, I'm changing Kool-Aid's name. It is now Skol-Aid. That is all.

ESPN gets rid of some garbage

Robert Rence — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:27:02 -0000

Is this related to the Vikes? No. But it certainly made me smile.

ESPN suspends columnist Hill

ESPN.com columnist Jemele Hill was suspended yesterday after sparking outrage by comparing rooting for the Boston Celtics to Adolf Hitler and nuclear war.

“Jemele has been relieved of her writing and on-air responsibilities for a period of time to reflect on the impact of her words,” ESPN spokesman Paul Melvin said in an e-mailed statement yesterday.

Yesterday, Hill amplified on her earlier apology for writing, “Rooting for the Celtics is like saying Hitler was a victim. It’s like hoping Gorbachev would get to the blinking red button before Reagan.”

Taylor may be moving North

Robert Rence — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:52:53 -0000

But not to the Twin Cities unfortunately. This was in the FanBall Newsbreakers update which is getting it's info from the Green Bay Gazette.

Taylor to the Packers?
	The News It appears the Dolphins may be getting what they want as the Green Bay Packers are reported to have contacted Miami concerning their ability to trade for the services of defensive end Jason Taylor , according to the Green Bay Press Gazette.
	Our View With defensive end Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila rehabbing the knee that was operated on in the offseason, the Packers have made an exploratory inquiry with the Miami Dolphins about Taylor. The Dolphins continue to show interest in keeping Taylor, but Taylor has said in the past that he would like to play one more season with a team that has a good chance of winning the Super Bowl.

Help Out Viktor!

DarkWalker25 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:56:47 -0000

Viktor is going to need all the help we can give if he's going to make it the the mascot super bowl. He's made it pretty far without a large help effort. In round 1 he defeated the Saints Gumbo the Dog, and in round 2 he downed the Bears Staley Da Bear, now he is taking on Carolina's Sir Purr. Just click the link and vote. http://www.sportsline.com/spin/story/10868945

Vikings DE's

thebearlemon99 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:28:36 -0000

For all of us Viking fans Jared Allen was the most interesting and wonderful offseason pickup this year. Lets look at the DE's: Allen, great speed and versital player that has great off the line ability and strong motor that never stops. Lacks great size, and is only so so on the runstopping. Edwards, good young player, versital to play ether LE or RE and has a great first step. Has fair size and good speed to make good plays, and also plays the run great. Lacks, experience, gets out of place and misses key tackles because of it. Robinson, solid young player, personally i think that he is better than Edwards and more athletic, mush stronger DE and great side to side speed, lacks size and aggressive mind set each play. Mitchell, ok athelete and has the size to cause problems, lacks speed and anticipates plays too early also misses tackles.

The QB's in Minnesota

thebearlemon99 — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:21:59 -0000

As you can see the Minnesota Vikings have a very interesting problem on there hands, the QB situation. Many people must agree that Minnesota went in the correct direction when they took Booty in the 5th but lets look at the QB's. Jackson, strong young player with the mobility to make plays with his legs, and has a very strong arm and good release and ok mechanics. Ferrotte, old game maneger. i think here we should have looked to possible cris simms and forgot the old vet and went a little longer, weak arm and midiocre accrcy. Bollingerm, bosts Vikings passer rating at 88.6, pretty good, i like him and think that his ok arm and sound mechanics and a good accurate arm we need to keep him. Bootym young smart person, weaker arm but supperior accrcy. Great release and solid fundementals, and mechanics. Very nice spiral and good game mangr. Write, young learner QB, great size and good arm but bad accuracy and bad timing skills, an ok defence reader but not roster worthy.

Thats what i think if you want to leave comments feel free these evaluations have been based on tape watching and scout reports.

Jamie Dukes knows!

BHoek — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:33:30 -0000

Jamie Dukes says Vikings are team to beat in NFC North.
Not only does he think we are the team to beat, but he think Tarvaris Jackson is better than Aaron Rodgers because he has played in a full season and should be farther along because he's seen more action.
Hm...Sounds like somebody finally understands!

To hear the rest of the story check out the video.
http://www.nfl.com/videos;jsessionid=4376EE2F37AA5CF6CC9578BE1B5C4B27?videoId=09000d5d808e2d94

1up feels we got jobbed on Madden '09

Robert Rence — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:03:59 -0000

Cover Snub Continues
It was bad enough that should-be Madden 09 cover athlete Adrian Peterson got bumped by a retiree in Brett Favre, but the second slap in the face came when the Vikings RB got smeared in the ratings. Yeah, we know a 95 overall's fantastic, but he's below Eagles RB Brian Westbrook (97) and Rams halfback Steven Jackson (97). No way.

Now... would I rate him above Brian Westbrook? I don't think so. Don't get me wrong, AD is freakin awesome, but Westbrook is a better all-around player. Additionally, last year was his rookie season. I expect a three to four point increase, and that's not just because I'm a homer.

But Steven Jackson? I wasn't aware going "Ow! My knee!" was worthy of getting a 97...

This is referring to the article at http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3168217