Five Names Added To The QB Collection
The QB Collection began a week ago with 5 names of potential starting QBs for the Vikings in 2011 (and hopefully beyond) and has since grown to a list of 16 names. The latest update added 5 names to the mix and the complete list can be seen by clicking here. The names added to [...]
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Five Reasons the Vikings Need to Win the Super Bowl in 2010
The Vikings have never won the big one in their 50 seasons. They have been there four times, been close a few times but never took the Lombardi home. With as much talent as this team has this year and the success they had last year, there seems to be no better time than the present. But there is more at stake than just pride. Here are five reasons it has to happen this year.
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Five Unsolved Mysteries for the Minnesota Vikings
Going into a season with very high expectations, the Minnesota Vikings still have some question marks on their roster.
One thing they are sure of is that Brett Favre will be starting at quarterback, but they still are uncertain about several other areas. With injuries and inconsistent performances so far, here are some areas of interest the Vikings need to address before the start of the regular season.
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Five Unsolved Mysteries for the Minnesota Vikings
Going into a season with very high expectations, the Minnesota Vikings still have some question marks on their roster.
One thing they are sure of is that Brett Favre will be starting at quarterback, but they still are uncertain about several other areas. With injuries and inconsistent performances so far, here are some areas of interest the Vikings need to address before the start of the regular season.
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Five key areas to watch tonight as Vikings face Seahawks
Backups are responsible for the Vikings' five touchdowns through two exhibition games.
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Five Things The Vikings MUST Accomplish In Order To Make The Postseason
The Minnesota Vikings enter into the 2010 NFL season with a great deal of issues that could potentially thwart their quest for another postseason berth.
WR Sidney Rice will have surgery on his nagging hip; a surgery procedure, and injury, that could sideline him all the way to November. Percy Harvin is a huge question mark with his continuous migraine issues, and Brett Favre’s health is always a concern at the ripe old age of 40.
But hang on a second. Isn’t this actually par for the course?
C’mon guys, did anyone really think Sidney Rice was going to be the type of receiver he turned out to be in ’09 just because Favre was there?
Wasn't everyone paying more attention to Harvin’s track record for off-field issues at draft time?
Did the team actually think that running Adrian Peterson less, was really going to work?
As we, and the Vikings, enter into the 2010 season there are just as many questions in 2010 as there were in 2009. But that doesn’t mean this team can’t make it back to the postseason. There are just a couple of things the Vikings need to focus on, and that’s what I intend to take a look at.
So, without further ado.
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Vincent Jackson Trade: Five Teams That Should Deal for the Disgruntled WR
Just like Brandon Marshall earlier this offseason, there is once again league-wide interest in another disgruntled, yet talented All-Pro wide receiver.
This time it's the San Diego Chargers' Vincent Jackson.
After being suspended for three games for substance abuse violations and wearing out his welcome in San Diego, Jackson appears to be on his way out.
A trade could very well happen soon, since waiting after the Sept. 4 deadline for final roster reduction could add an extra three games to his suspension.
Faced with the reality of missing the first six weeks of the season, Jackson could actually lower his contract demands to make a trade happen.
Here are five teams who should trade for Vincent Jackson...
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Minnesota Vikings: Five Reasons Why 2010 Will Not Be a Repeat Of 2009
There's a buzz in the Twin Cities. It has all the fervor of a playoff atmosphere.
No, it's not the excitement of the impending baseball playoffs—it's the sweet anticipation of the upcoming Vikings season.
After coming so close last season, the expectations for the 2010 Minnesota Vikings are as high as ever.
It's the second coming of Brett Favre to Minnesota (not that he ever really left), and the hope for that elusive Super Bowl Championship.
But alas, all is not rosy in Vikings land.
There is concern that Minnesota's best chance has passed.
Looking over the current landscape of the Vikings here are five reasons why 2010 will not be a repeat of 2009:
No. 5—The NFC North will be tougher.
The Vikings went 5-1 within the division last season. Their only hiccup was a Monday night overtime loss to the Bears in Chicago.
Don't expect the same divisional record.
The NFC North boasted two of the top four quarterbacks in Favre and Aaron Rodgers.
Both Chicago and Detroit should be improved as Jay Cutler and Matthew Stafford start their second season with their teams.
I don't see the Vikings sweeping the Packers again this year.
Going 4-2 in divisional games will be very tough; expect the Vikings to go 3-3.
No. 4—Changes, or lack thereof, within the roster.
The Vikings roster looks to be very close to that of last year. The only key loss to the team is Chester Taylor.
Taylor continued to see less action each year, and in 2009 had only 338 yards rushing and two touchdowns. Yet, he was an experienced backup for the team.
Minnesota drafted Toby Gerhart, the Heisman runner-up from Stanford, to replace him, but don't expect Gerhart to be as effective as Taylor this year.
In 2009 the Vikings' defense led the league in sacks, and had the second best run defense.
But their passing defense had the worst opponent quarterback rating allowed of all six playoff teams.
They allowed a 92.5 rating against, compared to that of 68.6 for the New Orleans Saints.
The safety tandem of Madieu Williams and Tyrell Johnson only had one interception last year.
Antoine Winfield is coming off a season in which he missed six games due to injury, and at 33 years old, is on the downside of his career.
The Vikings drafted corner back Chris Cook in the second round, but look for him to make his mark on special teams in 2010.
No. 3—Strength of Schedule.
In 2009 the Vikings had the second easiest schedule in the NFL.
The opposition carried a .420 winning percentage from the previous season. They only faced four play-off teams, going 2-2.
Their schedule will be significantly more difficult in 2010.
With the 14th toughest schedule, they kick off the season against the Super Bowl Champion, New Orleans Saints.
They will face a total of seven playoff teams in eight games. A .500 record in such games will make another 12-4 record nearly impossible.
No. 2—Injuries have the Vikings depleted.
The Vikings are not starting off on the right foot (or ankle).
Favre's ankle is not yet completely healed, and will have a huge impact on his mobility and effectiveness.
One of Favre's favorite targets, Sidney Rice, is now contemplating hip surgery that will keep him out until mid-season.
E.J. Henderson, Winfield and Cedric Griffin are all coming back from injuries; depending on how effective they are, the defense could keep the team from starting out fast.
The wild card to all of this is Percy Harvin. Due to the unpredictable nature of migraines, the returning Offensive Rookie of the Year has not been able to fully participate in training camp or preseason play yet this year.
Adrian Peterson has also been slow to get going in 2010. He will need to be more effective in order to take some of the pressure off Favre.
No, 1—Brett Favre's effectiveness.
In October Favre will turn 41.
2009 was Favre's best season in his career. His quarterback rating of 107.2 was 20 points higher than his career average.
He only threw seven interceptions in the regular season—nearly half as many as his previous lowest full season total.
Favre has been extremely consistent throughout his career. But coming off the ankle surgery, and with a depleted receiving corps, the only direction to expect his play to go is down.
Expect his interceptions to be closer to his average of 17 per season, while his touchdowns to drop from the 33 he threw in 2009.
Teams saw the success New Orleans had in their attempt to take Favre out of the game.
The Saints will be aiming low on opening weekend, hoping to re-injure that ankle.
The Vikings will have a tough time replicating their 12 win season from 2009.
They will even find it difficult to repeat as NFC North Champions.
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Five Reasons Brett Favre Is Still Must-See TV
If you tune in to watch Brett Favre take his 10 snaps vs the 49ers you might have that deja vu feeling. It seems every year we all gather around our televisions to see what Favre will look like to start the season.
However, this year comes with a whole new set of interesting storylines. Here I give you five reasons to go through the drama of Brett Favre's debut one last time.
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Brett Favre: Five Goals For The Minnesota Vikings Quarterback
He's coming back, again.
Back for one last season (or so he says), Brett Favre will be looking to complete another successful season as a Minnesota Viking.
This year will be another interesting one in the NFC, as Favre and the Vikings will be seeking revenge from the New Orleans Saints.
However, there are many unanswered questions surrounding Favre and his health.
If all goes according to plan, here are five goals for the Vikings' quarterback for this coming season.
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