I have gotten some grief about my reports months ago that the Minnesota Vikings had turned their attention to running back Brian Westbrook shortly after they lost running back Chester Taylor in free agency to the Chicago Bears. Turns out the Vikings pursued running LaDainian Tomlinson instead, with reports following that saying the Vikings staff were concerned [...]
Fans in the Minnesota Vikings’ Internet community are wondering if the team is interested in free-agent running back Brian Westbrook, especially after the Tomlinson fiasco. According to Judd Zulgad of the Star Tribune, coach Brad Childress reiterated that the Vikings currently don’t have interest in Westbrook. Despite contradicting reports of interest in the former Philadelphia [...]
Minnesota Vikings’ Pat Williams wasn’t the only player involved during the recruiting process for running back LaDainian Tomlinson last week. Bob Glauber of Newsday reports quarterback Brett Favre was “heavily involved in the recruitment process” and Favre had spoken to Tomlinson by phone. This latest development is a possible clue that Favre may have already [...]
Free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson agreed to a two-year deal with the New York Jets, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The report doesn’t come as a big surprise, considering several sources on Sunday reported that Tomlinson was expected to choose the Jets over the Minnesota Vikings. What the Vikings choose to do next is [...]
The Minnesota Vikings and their NFL betting backers took a real hit when they saw the New Orleans Saints crowned in Miami. Favre and the rest of the team outplayed the Saints in the NFC Championship but yet were unable to advance to the Super Bowl. This year Minnesota enters the off season with and [...]
Free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson walked out of the Vikings’ Winter Park facility around 5:20 p.m. Thursday without a contract but holding a Vikings’ jersey. Tomlinson is now expected to visit with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and New Orleans Saints after meeting with the Vikings. Sports Illustrated‘s Jim Trotter spoke to Tomlinson after [...]
Free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson arrived a day ahead of schedule to have dinner with Minnesota Vikings’ officials in Minneapolis Wednesday night. Tomlinson was originally scheduled to visit with Vikings’ officials on Thursday. KFAN broke the news earlier today and Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) confirmed that Tomlinson indeed arrived early. Per Mark Rosen (WCCO) via [...]
Bob Sansevere (Pioneer Press) had a great interview with Minnesota Vikings’ head coach Brad Childress mostly about free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson is expected to visit the team Thursday. Here are portions of the interview I found interesting. BS is Bob, and BC is Brad. BS: The fact that he’s coming in should be encouraging [...]
Update: Looks like Tomlinson showed up early. The process will begin Wednesday night with dinner with Vikings’ officials. (03/10/10) Jim Trotter (SI.com) reports free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson will visit with Minnesota Vikings’ officials on Thursday, according to a league source. This will be the first visit for Tomlinson since being cut by the San [...]
Update: Tomlinson is scheduled to visit the Vikings on Thursday. (03/09/10) Judd Zulgad (Star Tribune) reports the Minnesota Vikings “appear to have interest” in free-agent running back LaDainian Tomlinson. According to Zulgad, Tomlinson won’t approach the $5 million salary he was due to earn this upcoming season from the San Diego Chargers before getting cut. [...]
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