| NFC North Standings | |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 10-6-0 |
| Chicago | 9-7-0 |
| Green Bay | 6-10-0 |
| Detroit | 0-16-0 |
| 2009 Pre Season Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Opponent | Time |
| 8/14 | @ Indianapolis | 6:30 |
| 8/21 | Kansas City | 7:00 |
| 8/31 | @ Houston | 7 PM |
| 9/3-4 | Dallas | TBA |
| 2009 Regular Season Schedule | ||
| 9/13 | @ Cleveland | Noon |
| 9/20 | @ Detroit | Noon |
| 9/27 | San Francisco | Noon |
| 10/5 | Green Bay | 7:20 |
| 10/11 | @ St. Louis | Noon |
| 10/18 | Baltimore | Noon |
| 10/25 | @ Pittsburgh | Noon |
| 11/1 | @ Green Bay | Noon |
| 11/8 | Bye Week | N/A |
| 11/15 | Detroit | Noon |
| 11/22 | Seattle | Noon |
| 11/29 | Chicago | Noon |
| 12/6 | @ Arizona | 3:15 |
| 12/13 | Cincinnati | Noon |
| 12/20 | @ Carolina | 7:20 |
| 12/28 | @ Chicago | 7:20 |
| 1/3 | N.Y. Giants | Noon |
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Common theme among QB-starved
teams
Why have the Vikings been in pursuit of Brett Favre? Taking a look at the
other teams in the league without a sure starting QB, there is a common
thread running through them. The Vikings bucked that trend last year.
Vikings d-linemen
rate in Woodson’s book
Vikings defensive tackle Kevin Williams and defensive end Jared Allen earned
praise from Rod Woodson of the NFL Network this week.
Got a No. 4
Minnesota Vikings Brett Favre jersey? It isn't officially licensed, NFL says
Any report of a mass-produced, league-approved Brett Favre Minnesota Vikings
jersey is premature, an NFL spokesman said this morning.
Cris Carter preaches to rookies
When Cris Carter speaks, most people listen. Those who fall asleep get a
loud awakening, as was the case Wednesday when Carter was addressing a
rookie symposium.
Vikings ranked
89th in ‘Ultimate Standings’
The Vikings finished 89th in ESPN The Magazine’s “Ultimate Standings” that
rank all 122 major North American sports franchises.
More rankings to
ponder
Position or player rankings are purely subjective, but they always seem to
generate discussion over whether they are accurate or way off the mark.
Griffith doesn't doubt
signal-stealing theory
To this day, former Vikings safety Robert Griffith can’t explain the 41-0
drubbing Minnesota took at the hands of the Giants, but Griffith doesn’t
doubt those who believe the Giants were stealing the Vikings’ signals during
that game.
Harvin's absence might mean makeup work
The Vikings receiver missed the NFL rookie symposium because of illness and
might have to repeat it next year.
Vikings ink LB Brinkley
The Vikings are ahead of their normal pace, signing another draft pick
before the Fourth of July. This time, it is fifth-round linebacker Jasper
Brinkley who is officially a Viking.
Harvin falls ill again
For the second time in two months, WR Percy Harvin is missing a rookie
function due to illness. This time it was a league symposium. Last time it
was Vikings rookie minicamp.
The Vikings reached a contract agreement with the second of their five draft
picks today, signing fifth-round linebacker Jasper Brinkley.
A few weeks back former Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton caused a stir
with his critical comments on Brett Favre’s potential return to the NFL with
Minnesota. Now, another Hall of Fame quarterback is echoing some of the same
things Tarkenton said about Favre wanting to play for an arch-rival of his
longtime team, the Green Bay Packers.
Harvin sent home ill from rookie symposium
Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin, the 22nd pick in the first round of the
April draft, was sent home from the NFL rookie symposium in Palm Beach
Gardens, Fla., after becoming ill, according to the league's website.
Harvin falls ill -- again
I'll submit this nugget without comment, at least for now. Minnesota
receiver Percy Harvin departed the NFL's rookie symposium in South Florida
because he was ill, according to Steve Wyche of NFL.com.
Peterson discusses Favre’s potential return
In his column, Tramel wrote that Peterson could end up like former Detroit
Lions great Barry Sanders if the Vikings “don’t quit fooling around at
quarterback, and that includes courting the ancient Brett Favre …”
First-rounders mostly still
waiting
Two top-five quarterbacks have already signed their contracts, but the rest
of the first-round picks are still waiting, including WR Percy Harvin at No.
22. The Vikings should have an idea of general parameters for Harvin from
last year’s numbers, but most likely other first-rounders will need to sign
before heavy negotiations begin.
Edwards enters key contract
season
While the labor agreement between the owners and players union might hold
his freedom in limbo at this point, fourth-year defensive end Ray Edwards
could be in line for a significant pay raise in 2010.
At full strength, defense holds
much promise
The Vikings never had their full allotment of expected starters on the field
at the same time last year. They still had a top-10 defense overall and the
top run defense. The focus in the coming months will be on the offense, but
the defense is the Vikings’ staple to success.
At least four signings still
ahead
Brett Favre is all the talk surrounding the Vikings, but there are other
signings they still need to execute in the coming weeks, before the start of
training camp.
Peterson covets Leinart's Heisman Trophy
During a visit to Reggie Bush's house in Los Angeles, there was a certain
piece of memorabilia that caught the eye of All-Pro running back Adrian
Peterson.
Is QB the difference between
good and great?
As the defending NFC North champions, the Vikings are already considered a
good team, but as their statistics from last year will attest, the margin
between winning and losing is thin. Can the signing of Brett Favre increase
their chances?