Vikings’ enabling of Favre puts Minnesota’s present – and future – up in air

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Friday, October 29th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Jenn Sterger, Minnesota Vikings, NFC North, Tarvaris Jackson

Is there anyone out there who feels a shred of pity for the Minnesota Vikings with their current struggles and daily Favre, Favre, Favre drama? I certainly don’t, because they’re getting exactly what they paid for. Perhaps some might consider it a low blow, considering his past, but Favre is ... Continue Reading

Brian Westbrook to be Released: Where Will He Go?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, February 23rd 2010. Under NFL Tags: Andy Reid, Atlanta Falcons, Brad Childress, Brian Westbrook, Green Bay Packers, Jerious Norwood, LaDainian Tomlinson, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Ted Thompson

So much for waiting to see if Brian Westbrook would take a pay-cut and stick with the Philadelphia Eagles. After months of speculation on his future playing career, with or without the Eagles, we at least finally know that Westbrook is no longer going to be playing in Philadelphia. And despite letting ... Continue Reading

Minnesota to Pursue Donovan McNabb if Brett Favre Retires?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Wednesday, January 27th 2010. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Donovan McNabb, Kevin Kolb, Minnesota Vikings, Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson

The speculation began when ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio started talking about the possibility that the Minnesota Vikings may not want Brett Favre to return for the 2010 season. The mere thought that Brad Childress and Co. were done with the one year Brett Favre experiment then raised questions: If not Favre, then ... Continue Reading

NFL Fantasy Start and Sit Week 16: Favre and the Vikings Should Get Back on Track

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 25th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Adrian Peterson, Alex Smith, Atlanta Falcons, Brad Childress, Braylon Edwards, Brett Favre, Brian Brohm, Buffalo Bills, Carolina, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, DeAngelo Williams, Derek Anderson, Eli Manning, Fantasy Football, Green Bay, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Jerome Harrison, Jonathan Stewart, LaDainian Tomlinson, Lance Moore, Lee Evans, Louisville, Matt Ryan, Michael Bush, Michael Turner, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, NFL fantasy football, Oakland Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rashard Mendenhall, Ray Rice, San Diego Chargers, San Francicsco 49ers, Shaun Hill, steve smith, Terrell Owens

Most leagues are gone and forgotten by this time of the NFL season, but somewhere out there, fantasy football still reigns in the hearts of fierce competitors. And for those mighty few that set their line-ups in a frenzy and in great worry, we here at The Red Zone Report are ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 24th): Matthew Stafford and Anthony Gonzalez go on IR, Percy Harvin completely healthy, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Thursday, December 24th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Austin Collie, Brad Childress, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Daunte Culpepper, DeAngelo Williams, Drew Stanton, Fantasy Football, Jake Delhomme, Jeremy Maclin, Jonathan Stewart, Matthew Stafford, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Percy Harvin, Pierre Garcon

Matthew Stafford Done For Year Stafford has officially been ruled out for the rest of the season with shoulder and knee injuries. The Lions liked what they saw from their rookie franchise passer, and don't feel rushing him back for two meaningless games would benefit their future. Drew Stanton is expected ... Continue Reading

State Of The Vikings: All Is Well In Minnesota

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 22nd 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Arizona, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Carolina, Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN, Minnesota, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, Visanthe Shiancoe

The title (as most are) can be deceiving. "All" may not be well in Minnesota. After all, the Vikings are coming off of two ugly road losses in their past three games, both of which their offense has failed top 17 points, and has executed extremely poorly on third downs. But aside ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 21st): Brett Favre almost benched, DeAngelo Williams hurts ankle, Brian Westbrook ready to play, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, December 21st 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Andy Reid, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, DeAngelo Williams, Fantasy Football, Indianapolis Colts, Jim Caldwell, Jonathan Stewart, Minnesota, New York Giants, Peyton Manning, Philadelphia Eagles, Reggie Bush, Reggie Wayne, Sammie Stroughter, Sean Payton, Seattle, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Vikings' Childress Wanted to Pull Favre Against Panthers Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress reportedly attempted to pull Brett Favre in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, and the star quarterback refused to exit the game. Reports suggest that Childress wanted to take Favre out due to the Vikings ... Continue Reading

Five Things To Watch For: Minnesota Vikings

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Monday, August 10th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Kevin Williams, Minnesota Vikings, NFC North, Pat Williams, Percy Harvin, Tarvaris Jackson

The Vikings drafted the explosive and dynamic Percy Harvin, courted future Hall of Famer Brett Favre, and now are dealing with an MCL injury to Tarvaris Jackson. While we may never be able to fully close the door on Favre, at least Minnesota can focus on their new, electrifying player, and ... Continue Reading

Will the failed courtship of Favre haunt the Vikings’ 2009 season?

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Saturday, August 1st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, John David Booty, Minnesota Vikings, Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson

First and foremost, regardless of any "No chance" quotes coming from Brad Childress, let's all agree that this whole "Favre thing" isn't quite dead yet. There have been tiny birds chirping from tall trees about a possible Favre signing mid-way through August, rather than mid-season. But biting on hearsay, a coach's words ... Continue Reading

Favre continues to work out despite retirement

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, July 31st 2009. Under NFL Tags: Brad Childress, Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, NFL

Despite reports from the Minneapolis Star Tribune and ESPN that Brett Favre is staying retired, NFL Network's Scott Hanson is reporting that Favre will continue throwing and working out, just in case he gets "the itch" to play again. Well, that might be the first logical thing we've seen out of ... Continue Reading

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