Linval Joseph signs with Minnesota Vikings
Linval Joseph has been an underrated force over the last three years. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images) The Minnesota Vikings re-signed defensive ends Brian Robison (last season) and Everson Griffen (a few...
View ArticleMinnesota Vikings scouting A.J. McCarron at Alabama pro day?
Could A.J. McCarron be the QB of the future in Minnesota? (Butch Dill/AP) The Alabama Crimson Tide held their pro day on Wednesday, and teams from all around the league showed up to check out Nick...
View ArticleDraftable prospects headline quarterback options for teams in need
Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater had an iffy pro day, but he’s still a top prospect. (Timothy D. Easley/AP) When it comes to the evaluation of draftable quarterbacks, there’s only one thing for sure —...
View ArticleUnderrated 2014 NFL draft prospects for every NFC team
Notre Dame’s Prince Shembo has proven to be a valuable, versatile defender. (Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Many general managers will tell you that while the first and second rounds of any draft are...
View ArticleJared Allen signs with Chicago Bears
Jared Allen (top) had 11 sacks last season; Julius Peppers led the Bears with 7.5. (Tom Dahlin/SI) In an alternate NFL timeline, losing the likes of Henry Melton, Julius Peppers and Corey Wootton in...
View ArticleJohnny Manziel's upcoming pro day gives the Minnesota Vikings a chance to...
First-year Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has spoken with Fran Tarkenton about Johnny Manziel’s potential. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP) When Johnny Manziel works out at his pro day on Thursday, teams from around the...
View ArticleChicago Bears defensive end Jared Allen expects to be booed in return to...
Jared Allen collected 85.5 sacks in six seasons with the Vikings. (Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) Veteran defensive end Jared Allen signed with the Chicago Bears this offseason, which has to sting for...
View ArticleMinnesota, New Orleans submit bids to host 2018 Super Bowl
In December, the Vikings broke ground on a new stadium, scheduled to open in 2016. (Jim Mone/AP) The NFL will decide the host city for the 2018 Super Bowl next month when team owners meet in Atlanta...
View Article2015 Super Bowl odds: VIkings, Jaguars see their chances increase after...
Vegas oddsmakers responded favorably to the Jaguars’ selection of Blake Bortles with the No. 3 overall pick. (Cliff Hawkins/Getty Images) The Jacksonville Jaguars and Minnesota Vikings aren’t likely to...
View ArticleNew Vikings QB Teddy Bridgewater not concerned about cold weather
Teddy Bridgewater might have to endure some frigid winter weather in Minnesota (Elsa/Getty Images) As a result of playing in the Metrodome until last season, the Minnesota Vikings haven’t had to worry...
View ArticleDeone Bucannon, Trai Turner, Carlos Hyde could have biggest draft impacts for...
Teddy Bridgewater was drafted by a Vikings team in desperate need of a franchise-defining quarterback. (Elsa/Getty Images) Teams always tell you that they don’t draft for need in a general sense, but...
View ArticleJohnny Manziel, Sammy Watkins, Teddy Bridgewater lead Offensive Rookie of the...
Sammy Watkins (right) figures to get plenty of balls thrown his way by the Bills. (Chris Keane/SI) Curious about the evolution of offense in the NFL? Look no further than the Offensive Rookie of the...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2018 location: New Orleans the favorite to host Super Bowl LII
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome has hosted seven of 10 Super Bowls in New Orleans, most recently in 2013. (Gene Puskar/AP) Beginning Tuesday morning, NFL owners will kick off their Spring Meeting with a...
View ArticleSuper Bowl 2018: Minnesota Vikings to host Super Bowl LII over New Orleans,...
The new Minnesota Vikings’ stadium will open prior to the 2016 season. (Courtesy of Minnesota Vikings) In what amounts to a substantial upset, Minnesota was chosen on Tuesday as the host of Super Bowl...
View ArticleAdrian Peterson laughs off LeSean McCoy claim he's best running back in NFL
LeSean McCoy (left) and Adrian Peterson are two of the top running backs in the NFL, but which is better? (Ann Heisenfelt/AP) Vikings running back Adrian Peterson could well be on his way to becoming...
View ArticleQuarterback competitions around NFL: Could Johnny Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater...
Johnny Manziel (right) won’t open the season as the starter, but he’s not far behind Brian Hoyer. (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) The quarterback competition on everyone’s radar this summer...
View ArticleFixing the QBs: Solving the vertical passing game with Teddy Bridgewater
Teddy Bridgewater will try to meet Norv Turner halfway in Minnesota. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP) The combination of Teddy Bridgewater and Norv Turner in Minnesota brings together two people who have faced...
View ArticleLeSean McCoy still thinks he is better than Adrian Peterson
LeSean McCoy led the NFL in rushing with 1,607 yards last season. (Al Tielemans/SI) Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy is a very confident player, a trait that has led to him making claims...
View ArticleTeddy Bridgewater fine with not being Minnesota Vikings’ Day 1 starter
Teddy Bridgewater (above) is competing with Matt Cassel and Christina Ponder for the starting job. (Ann Heisenfelt/AP) The Minnesota Vikings could potentially be one of the teams rolling out a rookie...
View ArticleTen teams reportedly contact free agent corner Brandon Flowers
Can Brandon Flowers return to his pre-2013 form? At least ten NFL teams are curious. (Rob Carr/Getty) The Kansas City Chiefs couldn’t trade former Pro Bowl cornerback Brandon Flowers, but that doesn’t...
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