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Honeymoon over? Childress lashes out at Favre, Vikings

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

After watching his team waltz into the locker room, with just lead of just 7-6 at the half of Sunday night’s contest against the Panthers, Minnesota head coach Brad Childress was furious and he let the players have it in his half time speech. Considering the way the Vikings performed over the course of the [...]

Discussion: Should the Vikings pull their starters?

Monday, December 21, 2009

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It’s always surprising to me to see a man as large as Bryant McKinnie, who is 6’8” and well over 300 pounds, get beat repeatedly in every fashion possible. Hats off to Julius Peppers for beating a giant, which caused McKinnie to be benched during the third quarter and replaced by veteran offensive tackle Artis [...]

Jackson happy with Favre decision; ready to take next step

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

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When talks between Brett Favre and the Vikings heated up late last summer, Tavaris Jackson wasn’t pleased. But after a 9-1 start to the season, he’s flipped the switch and taken the team first approach that Minnesota hoped he would when they brought Favre in to be the savior they needed to lead them to [...]

Quick Hits – Torain, Loadholt, 49ers

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

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Here’s a quick roundup of the headlines this morning… Former Broncos RB Ryan Torain is will workout for the Packers this morning. Torain was thought by some to be Denver’s running back of the future, but he never seemed to stay healthy, and was released this season with an injury settlement. Vikings rookie OT Phil [...]

Jackson injured in Vikings practice

Saturday, August 1, 2009

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3:30 pm – According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Vikings are planning on giving Rosenfels all of the first team snaps, at least until Jackson is capable of returning to the field. That will certainly help Rosenfels in his quest to win the starting job, but if he falters, don’t be surprised [...]

Quick hits – Vikings, Pierce, Rams, Boldin

Thursday, July 30, 2009

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Here’s the latest news from around the league this morning… Minnesota has officially moved on from their Brett Favre infatuation, but sources close to the situation continue to say things are far from being over, and a Favre-Vikings combination could be revisited in the near future, especially if their current duo at QB proves incapable [...]

Favre stands by retirement decision

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

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The hurricane of rumors and other assorted misinformation spiraling around the globe over the past few months has come to an end. Brett Favre is staying put in Mississippi… for now. According to Chip Scoggins of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Favre informed Vikings head coach Brad Childress of his decision earlier today, citing the “daily grind [...]

Quick Hits – Crennel, Johnson, Vick

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

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Here’s the latest news from the league this morning… enjoy the links while I recharge with a much needed cup of coffee. Former Browns head coach Romeo Crennel has no plans for a return to sideline anytime soon An engineer involved in the construction of the Cowboys practice facility commented on the disaster that destroyed [...]

Favre, Vikings talking; return imminent?

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

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If you thought the annual Brett Favre saga was finally put to rest this off-season, think again. Citing an unnamed source close to the situation, Ed Werder (ESPN.com) is reporting that Favre and Minnesota head coach Brad Childress are scheduled to meet one another sometime later in the week, and will apparently discuss a possible [...]

Jets release Favre; Is he really finished?

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Somewhere in Minnesota, Brad Childress is smiling. According to Michael Lombardi (NFL Network), the Jets have officially decided to let Brett Favre ride off into the Mississippi sunset with no strings attached, hereby making him a free agent and beginning another never ending news cycle on how long it will take for him to un-retire [...]

Favre goes out with class… again

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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According to Ed Werder and Chris Mortensen (ESPN), NY Jets QB Brett Favre has asked his agent to tell the team he’s decided to retire from professional football. Favre sent out an email to Werder, praising the Jets organization for giving him a chance last season, along with his teammates who embraced him from day [...]

Favre still mulling over ’09 options

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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According to the New York Daily News, Jets QB Brett Favre is still trying to decide if he should make another run with in New York this year. And like usual, his fans shouldn’t hold their breath for a quick announcement. League sources feel that Favre will take at least two to three weeks to [...]