Peterson Still The X-Factor
Don’t let Minnesota Vikings’ running back Adrian Peterson’s statistical drop in rushing numbers this season mislead you. Despite only 63 yards on 26 carries Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys and not a 100-yard rushing game since Nov. 15, Peterson’s presence is still scaring defenses. Evidence? The Cowboys’ game. The two long scores Sunday night [...]
Berrian Finally Back To Full Speed
Chip Scoggins (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Vikings’ receiver Bernard Berrian is finally feeling 100% for the first time since injuring his hamstring in the preseason. Berrian is finally off the injury report for what seems to be a very long time. Apparently Berrian is feeling so good that he is challenging other players to foot [...]
Rice Expects Berrian To Play Sunday
Minnesota Vikings’ receiver Sidney Rice (SidneyRice18.com) said in his blog that he expects receiver Bernard Berrian to play Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. “I think Bernard will be ready next game,” Rice said. “But Greg will see some time because he always stays prepared, ready to step in at any time”. Rice could just [...]
Reynaud Should Play Monday
Sean Jensen (Pioneer Press) reports Minnesota Vikings’ receiver/punt returner Darius Reynaud’s leg is fine and is expected to play in Monday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers. Reynaud left Sunday’s game in the third quarter after suffering a leg injury, and receiver Bernard Berrian took over his punt return duties. This injury update is [...]
Wade Restructures Contract
Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) reports Minnesota Vikings’ receiver Bobby Wade and the team agreed to restructure his contract. Wade is now expected to earn $1.5 million in 2009, rather than his scheduled salary of $3 million. The restructured deal will also void the remaining portion of his original contract following this season, and will become [...]
Berrian May Play On Monday
Minnesota Vikings’ receiver Bernard Berrian may return for the third preseason game on Monday night against the Houston Texans. Berrian injured his hamstring during the first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts, and missed the second preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Vikings’ head coach Brad Childress did say while speaking with media that [...]
Favre’s Contract Information
Mike Florio (ProFootballTalk) broke down Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback Brett Favre’s contract. Essentially, the contract is a two-year $25 million deal, with $12 million the first year and $13 million (not guaranteed) for the second year. Don’t expect Favre to see the $13 million the second year, as he is only expected to play a single [...]
Vikings Unofficial Depth Chart For Aug 11.
Sean Jensen (Pioneer Press) took a look at the training camp depth chart, dated for August 11th. He mentioned little surprises, but added a few things worth noting. Here is a heavily quoted portion of his blog post: * Bernard Berrian and Sidney Rice are listed as the starting receivers. Rookie Percy Harvin is listed [...]
Shiancoe Poised For A Big Year
When I asked Minnesota Vikings tight end Visanthe Shiancoe what we are going to see this year that is different from him last year, the sixth-year veteran responded with the words, “Intensity and grind!”. The tight end does not lack intensity or grind, he hits the gym regularly and takes care of his body. We [...]
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