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Casino revenue to pave the way for new Vikings stadium?
For the past two years, much of the discussion in Minnesota has centered on quarterback Brett Favre and his annual vacillation over whether or not he should finally call it quits on his Hall of Fame career. But alongside of that conversation has been an even larger argument concerning a new stadium for the Vikings [...]
Continue reading...Palmer looking for way out in Cincinnati
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Coming off a disastrous season filled to the max with discontent and infighting between teammates/coaches, Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer was expected to spend a fair amount of time this off-season contemplating his future in Cincinnati. And after head coach Marvin Lewis made it clear earlier this month that Palmer was definitely the team’s starter going [...]
Continue reading...Vikings, Frazier to tab Singletary for new coaching staff
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Just a few weeks removed from his dismissal as the head coach in San Francisco, Mike Singletary is close to taking a job with the Vikings as the team’s new linebackers coach, replacing the current holder of that job, Fred Pagac, who is expected to step into the defensive coordinator role next season. ESPN’s Adam [...]
Continue reading...Frazier, Vikings to discuss head coach position
Friday, December 31, 2010
One of the more intriguing head coach openings this off-season is in Minnesota, with a team chock full of star power seemingly in need of a simple push in the right direction to get back to their winning ways in a hurry. The current holder of the position, Vikings interim head coach Leslie Frazier, is expected to [...]
Continue reading...Sterger affair comes to a close for Favre, NFL
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Throughout much of the season, Brett Favre has been dogged by allegations of impropriety with former Jets gameday host Jenn Sterger, and up to now, the possibility of a suspension was a very real threat. But after spending several months gathering evidence and interviewing all parties involved, the NFL has finally handed down what it [...]
Continue reading...McNabb okay with return to Washington
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Just two weeks removed from being relegated to the bench, Donovan McNabb has expressed a desire to stay the course with the Redskins next season, if he can gain some assurance that he’ll be the team’s starter from head coach Mike Shanahan. Despite not having much to work with aside from McNabb as of right [...]
Continue reading...No change expected at quarterback for Vikings
Monday, November 22, 2010
With head coach Brad Childress finally out of the picture in Minnesota, there was some sentiment around the league for quarterback Brett Favre to step down from his starting role in favor of backup Tavaris Jackson, in an effort to see what the Vikings will have next season when Favre finally retires. But according to Judd [...]
Continue reading...Vikings finally pull the plug on Childress
Monday, November 22, 2010
Mired in the midst of one of the most disappointing seasons in team history, the Vikings finally decided to put an end to the dysfunction and animosity that’s permeated the team’s locker room this season, firing head coach Brad Childress with six games left on the team’s schedule. For the time being, defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier will [...]
Continue reading...End drawing near for Childress, Vikings
Sunday, November 21, 2010
After watching his team continue their shocking implosion from within today against Green Bay, Vikings owner Zygi Wylf is undoubtedly mulling over the future of head coach Brad Childress as I write this, and despite the assurances he’s given to Childress throughout the season, the second mid-season dismissal of a head coach is close to [...]
Continue reading...Resolution close for Favre in Sterger episode
Thursday, November 11, 2010
The past month or so has been forgettable for the Vikings, as they’ve struggled immensely on the field to find the magic they had last year in their run to the NFC Championship. That said, it’s been even worse period of time for their quarterback Brett Favre, as he’s not only had to deal with [...]
Continue reading...Childress on thin ice after Moss dismissal
Friday, November 5, 2010
It’s not often that head coaches in the NFL are fired mid way through a season, but Brad Childress came close to earning that fate, with his surprising decision to dump Randy Moss just four games after acquiring him from the Patriots for a 3rd round pick. According to ESPN’s Ed Werder, Vikings owner Zygi [...]
Continue reading...Vikings end Moss reunion tour after four games
Monday, November 1, 2010
In one of the most suprising moves of the season, Minnesota has decided to move on with their season without wide receiver Randy Moss, placing him on waivers earlier today, according to NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi. This is breaking as we write this, so the explanation as to the exact reasoning behind his dismissal will [...]
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