Posts Tagged ‘Minnesota Vikings’

Know Your Enemy: Vikings Draft Recap

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

The Vikings added three first round picks to a playoff team (Photo courtesy USA Today)

Darren Page, DLD Writer

The Vikings are still trying to recover from the depleted roster that the Brad Childress regime left behind.  They took a big step forward on the field last season, but are still in the roster and depth building phase.  It was always a given that Christian Ponder will get another year, so the objectives of GM Rick Spielman going into the draft were to give Ponder another target to help him reach the next level as well as continuing the youth movement on the defensive side of the ball. (more…)


Play The Draft Market Reaction to Free Agency

Friday, March 15th, 2013

Matt Barkley is a strong buy recommendation


Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor

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With three days of free agency in the books, the draft picture might be a little clearer. Some teams at the top of the first round have made moves that appear to eliminate some candidates, while others have made moves that more clearly signify draft intent.
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Will Stafford Learn from Flacco?

Tuesday, March 12th, 2013

If Stafford wants to be regarded like these two Super Bowl winners, he needs to not get paid like them before winning anything


Jeff Risdon, DLD Editor

The NFL never ceases to seize the sporting world headlines. Much to the relief of Brandon Knight, the only sports news that matters on Monday relates to the NFL. More specifically, the NFC West dominated the headlines.
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NFC North: Positions to address

Sunday, February 17th, 2013

Could both Urlacher and Jennings no longer be in the NFC North?

Freelance contributor Jeremy Brade takes a look at positions of need for the Lions and their NFC North foes.

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