VIKINGS RUMORS & GOSSIP

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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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Minnesota Vikings Want LB Desmond Bishop

The Minnesota Vikings are expected to make a “strong run” at free agent LB Desmond Bishop. As has been speculated on here already, source says look out for Minnesota to make a strong run at Bishop, league source says. — Packer Report (@PackerReport) June 17, 2013 Photo Credit: Packers.com Bishop, 28, had a strong two-year stretch in 2010-11, collecting a total of 218 tackles...
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Vikings first stop on LB Desmond Bishop’s list

According to Weston Hodkiewicz of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, linebacker Desmond Bishop’s first visit is expected to be with the Minnesota Vikings. Bishop didn’t participate in Green Bay’s OTAs as he is still rehabbing the hamstring injury he suffered in the 2012 preseason. He was due $3.464 million from the team in 2013. The Vikings have been looking to sign a free...
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Previewing Adrian Peterson’s 2013 Season

 .eru3{position:absolute;clip:rect(457px,auto,auto,420px);}get more information Who’s ready for the Adrian Peterson encore? Without question, one of the biggest storylines last year in the NFL was the return and dominance of Adrian Peterson. After having his 2011 season ended by a major knee injury, all Peterson did in his 1st season back was when the NFL MVP and come up just...
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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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Packers RB Alex Green emerges as starter, for now

As OTA's and minicamp are done with, one thing that was clear to the Green Bay Packers is that running back Alex Green is ahead of rookies Eddie Lacy and  Jonathan Franklin, as well as returning backs DuJuan Harris and James Starks. Going into training camp in July, the starting RB job looks like it's his to lose. That speaks volumes for Green, who didn't rebound...
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5 biggest NFL feuds going into 2013

For the most part, NFL players get along together. They may not like anyone on their own team, but they’re at least cordial to each other and their opponents too. However, some players can’t stand each other. The mere utterance of their name by a reporter in an interview causes their blood to boil and they make it known very quickly how much they hate that player. Throw saving...
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Lindsay Lohan thinks Terrell Owens is Delusional

Terrell Owens told the NFL Network that the Minnesota Vikings or the Kansas City Chiefs would be a perfect fit for him.  Any sane Vikings fan would hope that the Chiefs are rushing out to sign him to a contract.  With Andy Reid and Brad Childress on the staff in K.C. that seems very unlikely. T.O. must think that with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson wearing an orange jumpsuit...
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Minnesota Vikings: 10 Things We Learned From OTAs

Here's what the Minnesota Vikings are doing to prove to the NFL that last year's playoff entry...was not a fluke. It all starts in their OTAs. Here's what we've learned.10) Not the Average Joe…WebbThe “WR” beside his name isn’t a typo. In fact, the 6-foot-4, 220-pound backup signal caller has been running routes and returning punts to play for the Vikings...
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Vikings' Xavier Rhodes quick to adapt and impress

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Like every NFL rookie, Xavier Rhodes is trying to soak up all he can during the Minnesota Vikings' organized team activities. Minnesota thought highly enough of Rhodes to make him a first-round draft pick in April, and he hasn't disappointed during the summer practices as coaches and teammates have been impressed with his talent and how he's acclimated...
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NOT FEELING MINNESOTA

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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