More evidence that Favre will be a Viking again in 2010

It only took me a few days after the NFC Championship game to make my Brett Favre prediction. He is coming back. That may or may not hold true, but a recent report certainly goes a long ways towards solidifying that notion. Newsday’s Bob Glauber reports that the Vikings used Brett Favre as a recruitment tool when it came to [read more...]

Favre Chatter Continues as Speculation About McNabb Heats Up

Think the Vikings front office didn’t realize the importance of having an elite Quarterback on the team ? Rosenfel ’s ? Jackson ? – See any drop-off here ? I think Rick Speilman sees a difference. Don’t think the latest rumors are simply the imagination of various writers musing through the off-season. There is some actual momentum building in [read more...]

Vikings Childress Says There’s No Deadline on Favre

Brad Childress said all the things regarding the Favre situation that Favre wished Mike McCarthy and Ted Thompson had said after 2007. “I don’t have an expectation,” Childress said in regards to Favre’s retirement status. “I know he had a great experience here. I know it too well to know that emotions are a little bit raw right now. We’re still [read more...]

Last Word on the “Classless” Touchdown the Vikings Scored vs Dallas Sunday

The Vikings final touchdown against the Cowboys has unfortunately stolen much of the attention away from what the game really was about: America’s Team getting their asses handed to them in one of those to-go containers you get from your local deli counter. Keith Brooking, the emotional leader of the Cowboys defense, thought so little of the Vikings decision to [read more...]

Vikings Players Feel Refreshed by Week Off Rest

In return for earning a first round bye week in the playoffs, Brad Childress gave his players a five day break.  During this time many players went to their homes, took it easy and received injury treatment at Winter Park, and most were relieved to simply be able to watch other teams work their butts off on Sunday. “You know what? [read more...]

No Clear Cut Favorites in NFC Playoffs

For most of the season, the Vikings and the New Orleans Saints were the elite teams in the NFC. And that was the matchup that seemed most intriguing looking ahead to the playoffs. But the way December unfolded, with the Vikings and Saints slumping, suddenly the NFC playoffs look wide open. All six NFC teams in the playoffs have at least [read more...]

2009 Award Predictions

MVP – Peyton Manning (IND) – CorrectFor the first 13 weeks or so Drew Brees was neck and neck with Manning, but when the Saints started slipping so did Brees’ MVP stock.Also in the hunt: Brett Favre (MIN), Chris Johnson (TEN), Drew Brees (NO)Offensive Player of the Year – Brett Favre (MIN) – Incorrect - Chris Johnson (TEN)363/531, 68.4%, 4,202 yards, [read more...]

Favre and the Vikings Really to Come Out with More Fight?

Latest excuses leave Viking Fans Unimpressed Excuse me for finding a recent associated press article with the above title a tad bit irritating. Brad Childress and several other players are vowing to come out and make a “Real” effort this week-end against the Giants. Excuse me ??!!?? “A real effort “ !!! That’s awesome ! No really, I’m seriously impressed ! Considering [read more...]

Childress Tries to Bench Favre; QB Says No

So Brad Childress addressed the Brett Favre issue today terms that can be described most easily as… ummm… well… they’re kind of… I don’t know. ESPN transcribed the whole presser: Why were you considering taking Favre out of the game? Brad Childress: It was more of a stream of consciousness, where he comes of the field, I’m watching what I’m watching, [read more...]

Has Vikings LB EJ Henderson Played His Last Game?

The saddest part of the whole Sunday night debacle wasn’t that the Vikings were exposed by the Cardinal defense. Not Favre’s mediocre performance or Peterson’s non-existance. That was just football. Adjustments will be made and all will be right with the world next weekend. But after watching the gruesome E J Henderson injury I can’t help but feel that we may [read more...]

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