tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51376102009-05-14T23:32:45.973-04:00News and Information For Die-Hard Vikings FansJimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-42166033760890057892009-05-14T22:35:00.002-04:002009-05-14T23:32:45.985-04:00

Vikings, it's time to say neaux (no) to retired quarterback Brett Favre.I understand that you might feel the need to improve your quarterback situation but, enough is enough. I completely understand what the New York Jets did last year. But it's not last year. Getting Favre gave the Jets fans hope, sold tickets, sold shirts and jerseys, and showed the players that the Jets management could go for

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-39224402847915812952009-04-26T20:17:00.001-04:002009-04-26T20:19:28.110-04:00

And why shouldn't they gamble? They spin and they win. Since yesterday's pick was a wide receiver, I'm sure we will hear many comparisons to Randy Moss. But you do not have to go back to 1998 to see a winning pick. When the Vikings selected Adrian Peterson, they gambled and won. And based on the number 296, they won big. Choosing Peterson worked.Because they do win, the Vikings continue to gamble

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-28916593495920462032009-04-14T19:36:00.008-04:002009-04-14T20:57:51.735-04:00

In the NFL, it's not whom you play but when you play them. The Vikings schedule lays out perfectly in my eyes. Sure, it's no fun to start your season with two road games but it's great to play two rebuilding teams. Here is the 2009 Vikings schedule with my comments: Sep. 13 (Sun.) 12:00 at Browns Winnable road game in a rabid environmentSep. 20 (Sun.) 12:00 at Lions The Lions continue to rebuild

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-84721047020835252702009-03-06T18:36:00.002-05:002009-03-06T19:33:09.855-05:00

I know. It's easy to take a cheap shot but the Vikings really have earned it. I have to use a a line from history by John Swigert, Jr. and James Lovell which was made more famous by the movie Apollo 13. It's true. Houston, we've had a problem.For some reason, Houston is willing to help the Vikes. Now, the QB problem has changed. After seeing the playoff game the answer the Vikings have found is

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-31329902915638368942009-03-06T18:28:00.005-05:002009-03-10T13:33:26.294-04:00

I don't have a history with Jared Allen. He became known to me on the day the Vikings 'drafted' him by trading their first round draft pick for him. In 2008, he was a rock star for the Vikings, impressed everyone, and made the Vikings look very smart for getting him. I think he's been a great addition to the Purple. He had a Pro Bowl Season and now I see he's having a Pro Bowl off-season, too!

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-42862195696274453082009-02-09T23:17:00.004-05:002009-02-09T23:24:54.057-05:00

Maybe you missed it amidst the mix of NFL stars. Maybe today you heard that ex-Minnesotan Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. won the MVP. I hope you didn't miss the Pro Bowl because the Minnesota Vikings shined in Hawaii Sunday.In a short span, Antoine Winfield was being interviewed for his amazing interception. Moments later Jared Allen stripped the ball from AFC QB Kerry Collins. The NFC's offense took the

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-7427625814959554162009-01-05T22:25:00.003-05:002009-01-05T23:12:47.827-05:00

I know it's bad to fall to Philly. I don't like the Eagles. They are one team I don't like to see win. It sucks to talk about "next year" and there is no trophy for "Next Year's Champion." But there's good news.This can be fixed! There's one OBVIOUS problem with the Purple (sorry, Zig, it's not the stadium). The problem is QB. And it's a problem that can be addressed. Look around the league: Do

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-86943176683559526862008-12-23T21:10:00.006-05:002009-01-05T21:12:23.381-05:00

There's no need to be scoreboard watching now. Minnesota, it's time to earn the right and win your way into the playoffs. Sunday's game was bizarrely calm. Maybe knowing that you have to win one of two games or that Chicago only had to lose one game took the edge off. Well, I didn't like it. The Vikings control their destiny which means they need to take it, grasp it, and make it theirs! No

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-15653324691795375592008-12-01T09:08:00.005-05:002008-12-01T10:48:36.133-05:00

This might be somewhat premature, but I'll say it anyway. I have a good feeling. The Minnesota Vikings appear to be transforming. It seems as though they were a team that was a nameless, faceless system installed by some consultant brought in by the ownership in order to make things more "efficient" and somehow deliver results.After a couple years and many strange twists and turns, it seems

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-35099799041742327272008-11-18T19:02:00.004-05:002008-11-18T19:48:03.279-05:00

The Vikings fell short 13-19 but fought hard and showed that the Vikings belong in the black and blue division of NFL football.Why black & blue? Three reasons:Well, first the D is solid and punishing. This D is almost strong enough to carry this team. In the NFL, that's key. You can win with a solid defense. The offense may get all the credit but it will not win a title. Looking at NFL champions

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-72961524195631184992008-11-10T22:30:00.004-05:002008-11-10T23:05:17.091-05:00

28 to 27 - the game could not be closer. The game Sunday is worthy of the great rivalry between Minnesota and Green Bay. 2008 continues a great tradition of hard-fought, it's-never-over, matches. And as it should be, the home team won.Okay, some pieces of Sunday's game are not worthy of the rivalry. Two bad offense trying to outfail each other is not worthy of the classic Black and Blue

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-90514876219623976322008-10-23T22:50:00.002-04:002008-10-23T22:53:49.801-04:00

Parts of this team are beginning to gel. Parts of this team look like they're doing more harm than good. The eyes of sensible people will see which parts belong where.I guarantee the Vikings will not lose another game this month!!!Skol Vikes!Jim

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-35681064218781586242008-10-07T16:11:00.002-04:002008-10-07T17:56:38.759-04:00

Wow. Despite all the following: - the "unimaginative" play-calling (as described as by the announcers), - the two punt returns for touchdowns by the freak named Bush, - the seemingly impenetrable wall that stopped the run (best rushing offense in the league 2007)We pulled out a victory. How sweet it was to watch our defense (Winfield, Allen, Greenway) carry our team when they so desperately

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-44290488914319820932008-09-26T10:03:00.000-04:002008-09-26T10:04:03.409-04:00

Last weekend, the Minnesota Vikings used their solid defense to give Carolina their first defeat of the season. This weekend, the Vikings travel to Tennessee to face another undefeated team. Do they have a chance? Yes, they do.No, the Vikings will not score a lot of points but their defense has the potential to shut anyone down. I don't think Winfield can get a sack, fumble, and touchdown every

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-14992700485041160052008-09-23T13:05:00.003-04:002008-09-23T13:38:50.871-04:00

As Peter King pointed out, Ohio and Missouri (Cincinnati, Cleveland, St. Louis and Kansas City) are 0-12. I'm glad we're not in that bunch.Carolina is one of those teams it's hard to measure against. We've had games where we make their QB look like a hall-of-famer. Luckily, this time we generated a little pressure and came up with a few big plays. A few parts of our defense are starting to

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-33984959090033245262008-09-17T22:57:00.002-04:002008-09-17T22:59:50.038-04:00

It's official, the Jackson train has derailed again. ESPN reports that Frerotte is in at QB.Childress has said that Frerotte is "the starter for the remainder of the season." The season? Well, I'd call that optimistic. Healthy QBs are a commodity. I'd like to make that Frerotte is "the named the starter for the remainder of HIS season".This is a great move. Frerotte has an arm that can extend the

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-88809999411497102062008-09-15T11:30:00.000-04:002008-09-15T11:59:20.969-04:00

The negatives from this game are well-publicized and seem obvious to those who watched the game. The positives are the focus here, today. Winfield. This dude brings it. Over the last several years, he may be the single most important acquisition.Allen. Exciting to see this dude on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Our defensive line will make our pass defense *much* better this year

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-77405761450262152382008-09-11T11:58:00.000-04:002008-09-11T14:09:22.593-04:00

So having our team engaged in the season opener at Lambeau Field on a crisp Monday Night, with...Udeze out for the year, battling his cancerous foe, and leaving a significant deficit on the defensive right end, Farwell out for the year, taking a special teams leader and MVP out of the picture, Madieu Williams out for a few weeks, nursing a mysterious neck injury, replacing a significant

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-84051101754153910562008-08-19T15:19:00.000-04:002008-08-19T15:37:23.920-04:00

Today I read Peter King's article, Monday Morning Quarterback. He does a great job of reporting his view. Today he covered Brett Favre's first game as a Jet and had 5 responses to this fan about a preseason game:From Patrick Alexander, of Chicago: "Not a Jets fan, but even if my team lined up Jesus, Confucious, Lao Tsu, Moses and Mohammed, I wouldn't show up to a lame preseason game.''Okay. Here

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-23230853242131177962008-08-07T08:46:00.000-04:002008-08-07T09:03:46.720-04:00

I'd do it! I'd trade away my first round pick next year to make the Super Bowl. That's easy! Not a second of hesitation. Let's do it. Do it now!Yes, I am listening to the news that Brett Favre has been traded to New York (okay, New Jersey - we all know its the New York Area Jets).Yes, the Jets made a great deal yesterday. They traded away a 4th round pick for Brett Favre. It's a great trade.

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-14671716905714701252008-04-27T22:00:00.000-04:002008-04-28T12:32:27.588-04:00

The Vikings were the only team that could have their draft pick at their Draft Party. Using their #1 to trade for Jared Allen from Kansas City, the Vikings were able to unveil their 'draft pick' at the Draft Party and not only could you meet the man, but you could buy his jersey! Kinda funny.Now the Chief defensive end Jared Allen wasn't cheap. In addition to their first rounder, the Vikings game

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-70780684585168855152008-04-06T19:32:00.000-04:002008-04-28T18:24:39.909-04:00

The Vikings are talking to quarterback Gus Frerotte to fill a quarterback opening. I think it's a good idea to finally bring in a solid veteran to back up Tavaris Jackson. Before I call this a good move (it's a good idea so far!), I would have to know where Gus is at and perhaps why Saint Louis let him go.No matter what, we cannot say Brooks Bollinger is the answer. I think many of us thought

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-74461191693357104122007-12-29T23:29:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:50:19.924-05:00

The Vikings are on the brink of disaster. With a Redskins win at home versus Dallas (or worse yet, a loss Sunday in Denver), the Vikings would be eliminated from playoff contention after being in the driving seat. It is a disaster for Viking fans to be so close, yet so far.But we have know that all year, haven't we? The Vikings are so close but so far away. Since day 1, we have known the Vikings

Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11534080691253302735noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-86015163936177396942007-09-29T10:02:00.001-04:002007-09-29T10:02:54.997-04:00

This Sunday, the faltering Vikings face the undefeated Packers in Minnesota. Packer fans will be bringing the cheese expecting some purple w(h)ine. Well, people, this is my prediction: This is a Vikings win! Those divisional games are so unpredictable. This will be Brett's last loss in the 'dome and the NFL will wonder if the Vikings are that good or if the Packers simply are not.The reason for

Jimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04165146374176688058noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5137610.post-88938491363982668772007-09-07T10:30:00.000-04:002007-09-07T10:46:05.080-04:00

Yes, it was preseason. It's a time when talent is evaluated and for some reason they track the score. Before anyone gets excited about the Vikings 2-2 preseason, I want to point out that no one went undefeated and two teams (Kansas City and Arizona) were winless.I don't look at the record, I look at production. On defense, I saw a great 2007 coming. The defense forced turnovers. If you want to be

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