Minnesota Vikings Talk

Wow. Big news going into the home opener. http://vikingsjournal.com/_/minnesota-vikings-news/minnesota-vikings/report-adrian-peterson-indicted-r101

http://deadspin.com/the-nfl-finally-explains-why-it-suspended-ray-rice-inde-1634008557 This is odd. I think we can all agree that Ray Rice's actions were beyond horrible, that domestic violence is a real problem that shouldn't be made light of and the NFL's first suspension of him was tone deaf and appalling. But the NFL still has to follow rules when it suspends someone and had to come up with a reason to change Rice's suspension from 2 games to "indefinitely." I assumed they'd do it based on his actions in the elevator but that doesn't seem to be the basis. From the article, "It appears that the NFL's official stance for changing its Rice punishment (and complet…

There are few things better than baseball. I won't try to make a list here. Last time I tried to make a list here a few people were a little less than pleased with my content. There are, however, other good things in life. The NFL provides a welcome addition to the fall/winter sports landscape, especailly for those of us who don't enjoy basketball (professional or collegiate). Thursday night the Seahawks hosted the cheesiest of fans and their team for the NFL season opener. If you're never been to Century Link Field, aka "the Clink" then you should see about making a trip out to Seattle to see the way this town, this fanbase, gets behind their team. It's pure energy. …

I'm drafting in a league that allows you to play 3 QB's each week. Should I still draft RB/RB with my first two selections, or should I worry about player scarcity at QB and attack that position with my first QB pick in the 2nd round? Any advice for a draft strategy with this format? Obviously drafting K and D last are obvious moves, but shees, 3 QB's in a 12 team league? Things are going to be kooky.

What a joke this franchise is. They need to clean house top to bottom.

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Who are they taking? Are they trading down? Which QB's do you like?

Well, this might be a win, but he's already proven not to be good..... Not a real fan of any of the Vikes' options here.....just lose baby.

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Any idea what kind of compensation pick the Vikings will get if Jared Allen signs elsewhere? How about Everson Griffen?

So, it's coming up on 6 pm Pacific time; about time for the Super Bowl to start. Who do you like in the big game? I see it as a close one, but I give a slight edge to the Broncos.

Redskins name change not as easy as it sounds - ESPN

I am going to try my hand at betting the NFL games. I have never really done much sports betting, so I'm going to start with small amounts until I get a feel for it. If things go well, I may up the amounts. I'll track my bets and results here. All betting is on Carbon Poker. Here are my bets for this week: Phi to WIN over NYG : $20 bet to win $20. I'm picking the winner and not the line here because PHI is a 1.5 underdog at -110, but even money to win. If I bet the line and not the win, I'm giving up money on a pretty unlikely result (an exactly 1 point loss.) NO to COVER -1.5 over CHI : $20 bet to win $18.20. The Bears are at home, and this line is probably abo…

No QB Worst Defense in the league Terribe O line (the most shocking) Peterson is a non factor Jennings was a terrible signing Patterson is a bust so far. Floyd is a bust so far. Rhodes is meeehhhhh How can a team go 10-6, bring most everyone back AND have 3 draft picks and then put this garbage out week in and week out. I like Frazier, but the dude needs to get canned like...now!

Worst story ever. What is wrong with people?

So rumor has it he's heading to MN. What do you guys think, and is he the franchise QB we need? He's 25, so someone who could be around for a while. that said, I think our Defense is in pretty rough shape. Not sure how much a franchise QB will mean this season.

I will try to make this a weekly occurrence. Here are my 5 predictions for today's game. 1) Time to ponder a change at QB? Frazier and Co. will have a very hard time defending Ponder as the starting QB after today's game. The Browns are not a very good team, but they do have a solid defense, and I just don't think Ponder is the guy. 2) AD unleashed. Peterson is too talented to be stopped like he has been. The overall numbers look okay, but not up to Peterson's standards, especially when you take into account that 78 yards came on the first play of the season. He's pissed off with the way he's played so far, and an angry and motivated AP is a scary thought for any …

GS: Passing Att: Comp: Yds: TD: Int: Rushing: Rushes: Yards: TDs Fumbles:

So, like many of you, I dabble in fantasy football. I have a fun time coming up with new team names every year and I thought it would be fun to start a post where people could post some of the best names they've used/seen. I'm in three leagues right now, but I'll only post two names... for now. I'll even give you the team logos. Team 1: Intercontraception Team 2: I Touchdown Myself

Wow, if you havent seen the designs yet go and look them up. It looks absolutely amazing, it will be the sickest stadium in the world. Most of it is Glass including the roof. It has the tallest glass doors in the world, and the biggest glass cieling in the world. You can see through the stadium from outside, it will be sick when its snowing and you can see it through the roof and on some of the sides of the stadium. It will be like they are outdoors but with the perfect weather. I CANT WAIT FOR IT TO BE DONE

So here is my take on important things for the Vikes to do this offseason: 1. Keep Felton and Loadholt. You're going to have to pay out the ear for Phil (5M a year I'm guessing) but I probably give that to him. This line played WAY too well to be broken up. Felton shouldn't be too expensive and really was excellent last year. 2. Pursue Dannell Ellerbe - love this guy and I think LB is the team's number one priority this offseason. Or should be. I know people will bring up WR, but give me a LB first. Especially if we keep Percy around. 3. Keep Percy around. Unless you're blown away by a deal, this guy is too dangerous to move for what you would likely get.…

Y! SPORTS While I know the later half of his career was beset by injuries, he certainly would've looked good in purple, especially considering what the Vikes ending up picking for that year.

One of the better all-around centers the league has seen for some time. Had it not been for injuries, possible Canton material.

Some quick observations: 1. A sibling rivalry makes for entertaining television 2. All entertainers from here on out performing "The Star Spangled Banner" should be provided an official lyrics sheet 3. Don't put on a half-time show that your alloted utilities cannot cover 4. Octogenarians really love Taco Bell All in all though a fun game to watch.

I saw a thread in another section of the forum talking about best and worst stadium names, and it made me think about what the new Vikings stadium will be called. Personally I would like a local company to buy the rights, but besides Target would else would step up? While I like Target Center and Target Field, we really dont need another Target stadium. My first thought was Best Buy but not with all their issues. 3M maybe? On another topic would else wants to see a retractable roof? I would love for us to get a MLS team.

Random thoughts on the passing NFL playoff scene: A Raven has made me eat some crow - Joe Flacco, I didn't think you had it in you, but you do Colin K. has looked scary good. It will be really interesting to see what he does on football's biggest stage. The media lovefest with Tom Brady is out of hand and needs to stop. Every time one of Peyton Manning's teams suffers a postseason disappointment, they pin it all on Peyton. But when the Patriots walk off the field losers in a playoff game they were supposed to win, Teflon Tuck Rule Tommy Boy is absolved of all blame. I watched some post-game stuff on both ESPN and NFL Network, and they went on-and-on about injuries, …

I wish all football games were like this

I have a friend whose son's passing has made national news recently. The Vikings, his favorite team since his formative years in the northern suburbs, sent along two items, signed just before the game Saturday...

Mel Kiper has an article up redoing the 2007 draft (sorry, it's an insider). I was surprised at how well the Vikings drafted that year. In the redraft, Kiper has: Adrian Peterson at 2 (Vikes took him at 7) Sidney Rice at 18 (44) Brian Robison at 26 (102) Pretty impressive draft if you ask me.

This popped into my head, and I can't get it out now, unfortunately. Taking the team exactly as it is right now, without any consideration for the future, who would you rather have as the starting quarterback for the Vikings as they hopefully make it into and then play in the playoffs? Christian Ponder or Tim Tebow? As much as I hate the notion of Tebow being my quarterback, I think he could actually work with this Vikings team when the primary job is just handing the ball to AP. Who cares if he can't throw, our receivers can't get open anyway. Sorry for this, but I figured I should share my disgust with others. I'm not actually advocating that the Vikings go g…