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Minnesota Vikings first rounder Sharrif Floyd has been lining up with the first team
According to ESPN Minnesota Sharrif Floyd stayed after practice as usual, taking extra reps alongside fellow rookie Anthony McCloud and working on technique after the second practice of Minnesota Vikings minicamp.
Floyd’s work ethic was seemingly rewarded on Wednesday, when he received reps inside with the first-team nickel defense alongside veteran Letroy Guion.
“I don’t...
QB Christian Ponder doesn’t look sharp at Vikings OTAs
Christian Ponder has plenty of time to get in a rhythm, but at Vikings OTAs this week he hasn’t been impressive. Facing a possible challenge from backup quarterback Matt Cassell, Ponder hasn’t distanced himself by not looking sharp. Throwing to new receivers, Ponder’s performance has been uneven at best. "Watching Christian Ponder out there, the footwork didn'...
Michael Mauti's long road to recovery nearly complete
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Rookie linebacker Michael Mauti was on the Minnesota Vikings' practice field Tuesday as he has been many times during the past few weeks, but Tuesday was different.Instead of working on the side with athletic trainers, Mauti had a helmet for the first time in practice since he was drafted by Minnesota in the seventh round. Mauti, recovering from another...
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Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh Likes Holding Balls
The Minnesota Vikings opened up their mandatory Organized Team Activities yesterday, and BOY! Was there a TON of real, interesting, team defining football news that came out of that event that we will DEFINITELY be covering. But, since there were just SO many juicy morsels, we have to prioritize what exactly we cover, and so that's why today we're showing you Blair Walsh...
Vikings' Erin Henderson confident he'll be starting middle linebacker
If there's any uncertainty among the Minnesota Vikings' coaching staff about who'll start at middle linebacker for them this season, that feeling isn't shared by Erin Henderson.
Henderson is being shifted from outisde to inside, and he's confident that he'll stay there to man the position as a starter in 2013. The Vikings are reportedly eyeing recently released...
Vikings' Chad Greenway says he'll be ready for training camp
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. Less than a week from arthroscopic knee surgery, Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway is walking unhindered and said he will be ready for the start of training camp on July 26.
Greenway, 30, had a minor "clean up" surgery on June 12 to ensure he would be ready for training camp after having trouble pop up with his knee during organized team activities...
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Frazier plays Vikings' interest in Bishop coy
The Minnesota Vikings are playing coy about their interest in linebacker Desmond Bishop.
Vikings coach Leslie Frazier declined after minicamp practice Tuesday to confirm that Bishop was visiting with the team. After Bishop was released by the rival Green Bay Packers on Monday, the seventh-year veteran told several Wisconsin media outlets he planned to speak with the Vikings in Minnesota...
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Christian Ponder Could Lose Starting Job
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder could be facing a make-or-break third season in 2013. Photo Credit: Vikings.com While there’s no doubt Ponder will be the starting signal-caller for the team’s season opener (barring injury), ESPN’s Adam Shefter noted on NFL Live Tuesday that the former 2011 first round pick (No. 12 overall) out of Florida State will be in danger...
Matt Cassel may challenge Christian Ponder for the Vikings starting quarterback spot
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, some people believe that Matt Cassel is good enough to challenge Christian Ponder for the Vikings starting quarterback spot.
Christian Ponder is Vikings starter. Yet some believe Matt Cassel is good enough to challenge for starting job this year.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 18, 2013
“There are enough people around the league that...
Minnesota Vikings do the linebacker waltz
One bug that keeps biting the Minnesota Vikings’ coaching staff is that vacancy at middle linebacker. The team simply does not have an ideal solution for the position, one of the most critical in Minnesota’s defensive scheme. But it does have a plan.
The Vikings’ staff seems to be leaning toward sliding Erin Henderson over to the middle, something they have already discussed...
Desmond Bishop's release serves as motivation, on Vikings' radar
What better place to visit with than the Minnesota Vikings if you've just been released by the Green Bay Packers.
That's the line of thinking from former Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop, who was finally and officially released by the team on Monday.
"This is definitely a motivating factor. For several reasons, moreso I think than anything in my entire career,...
Minnesota Vikings Unveil New Nike Game Uniforms (Photos)
The Minnesota Vikings have new uniforms, and after a surprising leak of the uniforms a few months ago, the new and improved Nike Vikings game jerseys are out.
The Vikings official Twitter page tweeted out snippets of the jersey.
The new #VikingsUniforms are in! pic.twitter.com/tXOq1M75VO
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 17, 2013
Most of the changes are subtle, but among the...
Vikings Unveil New Uniforms (Photos)
The Minnesota Vikings have new uniforms, and after a surprising leak of the uniforms a few months ago, the new and improved Nike Vikings game jerseys are out.
The Vikings official Twitter page tweeted out snippets of the jersey.
The new #VikingsUniforms are in! pic.twitter.com/tXOq1M75VO
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) June 17, 2013
Most of the changes are subtle, but among the...
Jerome Simpson May Be Serviceable
When the Minnesota Vikings signed Jerome Simpson before the 2012 season, I wasn't alone when I thought, "Him? Does he like Mayon-eggs?" And then he was mostly hurt last year, dropped a lot of passes, and remained unspectacular (outside of his AMAZING hip thrust celebration). Then the Vikings signed him again this offseason and I laughed because I thought it was a joke...
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Wallace rejected big Vikings offer?
According to his father, wide receiver Mike Wallace turned down a more lucrative offer from the Vikings and instead took less money to sign with the Dolphins.
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