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Josh Robinson Impressed Leslie Frazier at Vikings Rookie Minicamp
The Minnesota Vikings desperately needed to improve their secondary this off-season. They decided to use two of their first three draft picks on defensive backs, which instantly improved the unit. Cornerback Josh Robinson was the second DB selected by the Vikings. Robinson of course is the fastest guy in the draft this year, running as low [...]
Greg Childs Worth the Risk at Wide Receiver for Vikings; College Highlights
The Minnesota Vikings took WR Greg Childs with the 134th overall pick in this year’s NFL draft. Childs will join his college teammate Jarius Wright, as the two newest additions to the team’s wide receiver corps. Childs is much more of a wild-card pick, as he was hurt for most of 2011, after complications from [...]
Vikings Stadium: Governor Makes it Official; Super Bowl Next?
Monday, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton applied his signature to the Vikings Stadium bill, officially putting the team on it’s way to a new home. Owners Zygi and Mark Wilf were in attendance with the Governor for the bill-signing ceremony at the Capital Rotunda. The Minnesota Vikings new stadium will be downtown, near the current Metrodome, [...]
Vikings Stadium: Retractable Roof Not Guaranteed
With all the voting finally behind them, the Minnesota Vikings can finally start the actual planning for their new stadium. It’s been a long time coming for a new stadium in Minnesota, so the team needs to get this right. Arguably the biggest piece of the new stadium that needs addressed, is the roof. The [...]
Vikings Best Option is Playing at TCF Bank Stadium
Not only did the Minnesota Vikings virtually secure a plan for their future home on Thursday, they also reached an agreement to move into a temporary home. TCF Bank Stadium was officially announced as the Vikings home turf, potentially as soon as 2013. “The Minnesota Vikings are an important asset to the state and we [...]
Minnesota Vikings New Stadium Approval Closer Than Ever
When Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton suggested that the Minnesota Vikings new stadium approval could get pushed back another year, it didn’t look good. Fast-forward a month though, and the only obstacle left to overcome, is getting Dayton’s signature on the bill. The Minnesota state Senate approved the new Vikings stadium bill Thursday, by a vote of 36-30. [...]
Vikings Fans Shouldn’t Count on Adrian Peterson Week One
Coming off about the worst injury a running back could have, an ACL and MCL tear, Adrian Peterson is doing his best to play week one for the Minnesota Vikings in 2012. Ever since the first press conference after the surgery, Peterson has maintained his intentions to be ready day one, but the team’s head [...]
Cris Carter Reveals He Put Bounties on Players
In what should be the start of many confessions from retired NFL players, former Minnesota Vikings receiver Cris Carter admitted to putting bounties on players during a broadcast of the Hill and Schlereth radio show Tuesday. “I’m guilty of it,” Carter said. “It’s the first time I’ve ever admitted it. But I put a bounty on [...]
Minnesota Vikings Release K Ryan Longwell; Blair Walsh Up Next
Long time NFL kicker Ryan Longwell was released by the Minnesota Vikings on Monday. The kicker broke the news via Twitter this afternoon. To all in Viking Nation. Can’t thank you enough for your cheers over the past 6 years! You’ve been awesome to me and my family. God Bless! Longwell is a 15 year [...]
Video: Minnesota Vikings WR Jarius Wright College Highlights
Jarius Wright was one of the Minnesota Vikings 4th round draft selections last weekend. He’s a small, but very quick wide receiver out of Arkansas. Take a look at some of his college highlights, and see what Mr. Wright will bring to the table for the Vikings: As you can see Jarius Wright has explosive [...]
