Minnesota Vikings News and Rumors
Stadium plan is headed to Senate floorA bruising hearing and a 7-6 vote set stage for a weekend showdown. |
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Scoggins: Harrison Smith ready to jump inApr 27, 2012
The Vikings have dire needs and high expectations for only the third defensive back they have taken in the first round. |
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Kalil's skills, and tie, a good match with VikingsApr 27, 2012
Matt Kalil learned early, and well, about the unsung and hard-earned rewards of life in football's trenches. |
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Central Florida's Josh Robinson ran the fastest 40 at the combine, and the Vikings were happy to draft him 66th overall. |
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CB Josh Robinson gives Vikings elite speedApr 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- A small part of why the Minnesota Vikings chose left tackle Matt Kalil over cornerback Morris Claiborne in Round 1 of the 2012 NFL draft: The chances of finding a starting-caliber cornerback later in the draft were higher than if … |
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Vikings Select CB Josh Robinson in 3rd RoundApr 27, 2012
Randy Perrin, vikingsgab.com The Vikings selected Central Florida cornerback Josh Robinson with their No.66 pick in the top of the 3rd round. Vikings have made it a priority to address their secondary issues so far in this draft. Robinson blew up the combine with a 40 yard dash of … |
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At No. 66, the Vikings address their needs at cornerback. |
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First-round picks Matt Kalil and Harrison Smith made a stop through Winter Park on Friday to be introduced. |
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Dominoes fall after Matt Kalil arrivalApr 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- It's not often when an NFL coach introduces a draft pick "as our starter" for "many, many years to come." Usually you at least see a charade of making the rookie "win" the job. But the Minnesota Vikin… |
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Corey Chavous breaks down round oneApr 27, 2012
Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com One of the smartest guys when it comes to the draft - and one of the only draft experts who actually played in the NFL - is Corey Chavous of DraftNasty.com. The former Cardinals, Vikings, and Rams standout has become a PFT Live regular, and he joined |
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Mike Florio, profootballtalk.com A week ago, Commissioner Roger Goodell and Steelers owner Art Rooney II flew to Minnesota and helped resurrect the then-dead Vikings stadium bill. The bill currently is ready for a vote before the full Minnesota House of Representatives. The only obsta… |
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Day 2 Open Discussion: Rounds 2/3Apr 27, 2012
Randy Perrin, vikingsgab.com Well, after an exciting day one where the Vikings added help to the offensive line and secondary by picking up OT Matt Kalil and S Harrison Smith, we now enter rounds 2 and 3. Vikings still have plenty of needs to address but are off to a good start to … |
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Updated second- and third-round orderApr 27, 2012
This list could be outdated soon after the second round of the NFL draft opens Friday evening, but for now here are the picks each NFC North team is scheduled to take in the second and third rounds. The Green Bay Packers have an NFL-high 11 picks remain… |
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GM Rick Spielman probably isn't done dealing draft picks; can he work his magic again on Friday? |
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With the first night of the NFL Draft complete, here are eight things you should know. |
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Randy Perrin, vikingsgab.com The Vikings made it clear Thursday night that they didn’t want to run with Jamarca Sanford and Mistral Raymond as their starting safties next season. After a trade down early in the 1st round, the Vikings traded back up to the 29th spot and selected saf… |
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GM believes his new safety is a playmakerApr 27, 2012
Harrison Smith's passion and instincts made a lasting impression on Rick Spielman. |
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Positioning McClellin, Perry and ReiffApr 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Thanks to everyone for bearing with me during a fast-paced and surprising first round of the NFL draft. I told you ahead of time that my focus would be on the Minnesota Vikings, given their spot at No. 3 overall, but that I would … |
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Offensive line gets much-needed upgradeApr 27, 2012
First-round choice Matt Kalil takes over at left tackle, and the Vikings believe he'll protect the QB's blind side for years to come. |
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The top 10 draft prospects available after round oneApr 27, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Thursday’s first round included quite a few surprises. New 49ers receiver A.J. Jenkins, Seahawks pass rusher Bruce Irvin, Browns quarterback Brandon Weeden, and even Giants running back David Wilson and Vikings safety Harrison Smith were not commonly ”… |
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Rick Spielman restores order for VikingsApr 27, 2012
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The sky is still blue. Grass is still green. Water is still two parts hydrogen and one part oxygen. Up is still up. Down is still down. Left tackle is still one of the most important positions in football. Whew! Had the Minnesota … |
