Brett Favre Proves Doubters Wrong, Even in Loss

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, December 29th 2009. Under NFL Tags: Adrian Peterson, Arizona Cardinals, Brett Favre, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, Sidney Rice, Trent Dilfer

Yes, the Minnesota Vikings have dropped three of their last four, all on the road, and are staring a Wild Card match right in the face. They were 10-1, Favre and the offense was clicking, and this team was thinking Super Bowl. But then, as so many Favre-haters had predicted, the ... 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. 20th): Mike Holmgren turns down Seattle offer, Matt Ryan and Michael Turner questionable for Sunday, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Sunday, December 20th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Bernard Berrian, Cleveland, Cleveland Browns, Correll Buckhalter, Denver, Detroit, Julius Jones, Justin Forsett, Knowshon Moreno, Larry Fitzgerald, Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, Mike Holmgren, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Peyton Hillis, Seattle, Sidney Rice

Mike Holmgren Officially Turns Down Seattle Seahawks This wasn't a surprise. Holmgren, formerly the head coach in Seattle, has been rumored to be very interested in the Cleveland Browns job, which entails more responsibility, and would have him working directly under the owner. Holmgren may be done with coaching, and now ... Continue Reading

NFL Quick Hits (Dec. 18th): Mark Sanchez likely to return this week, Calvin Johnson back at practice, Devin Hester likely out this week, and more

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Friday, December 18th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Antonio Bryant, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bernard Berrian, Calvin Johnson, Carolina, Chicago Bears, Cleveland Browns, Daunte Culpepper, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Devin Hester, Johnny Knox, Kellen Clemens, Kellen Winslow, Larry Fitzgerald, Lovie Smith, mark sanchez, Matt Ryan, Mike Shanahan, Minnesota, New York Jets, Percy Harvin, Seattle, Sidney Rice, Wasington Redskins

Mark Sanchez Looks to Start Week 15 He missed last week and showed New York and the rest of the football world that, despite being a rookie and making some mistakes this year, he's still a much better player than the veteran Kellen Clemens. Sanchez has been practicing and looks like he'll ... Continue Reading

Week Five Start/Sit Review: Don’t Kill the Messenger

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, October 13th 2009. Under Fantasy Football Tags: Austin Collie, Brandon Jacobs, Brett Favre, Brian Westbrook, Cedric Benson, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Derek Anderson, Detroit Lions, Donovan McNabb, Eddie Royal, Eli Manning, Indianapolis Colts, John Carlson, Kansas City Chiefs, Kevin Smith, Kyle Orton, Larry Johnson, Matt Cassel, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Mohamed Massaquoi, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Seattle Seahawks, Sidney Rice, Todd Haley, Tony Romo, Washington Redskins

After a couple so-so weeks with some hot hits and a few mishaps, we finally ran into a week full of bad start calls. For that I apologize. But, like always, before you "Kill the Messenger" and lose all hope in yours truly, take a step back and see why ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Football: Third-Year Wide Receivers

Posted By Kevin Roberts On Tuesday, July 28th 2009. Under Fantasy Football, NFL Tags: Anthony Gonzalez, Calvin Johnson, Chansi Stuckey, Dwayne Bowe, Dwayne Jarrett, James Jones, Jason Hill, Johnnie Lee Higgins, Laurent Robinson, Mike Walker, Robert Meachem, Sidney Rice, Steve Breaston, steve smith, Ted Ginn

Everyone knows the old cliche' about wide receivers. They don't always make an immediate impact as rookies, and despite having natural talent, usually take a while to carve a niche with their team. About three years, to be exact. Not everyone can be Randy Moss and bust out 17 touchdowns in their ... Continue Reading

Vikings replace Jackson with Frerotte at QB – right move for right now?

Posted By Eddie Griffin On Wednesday, September 17th 2008. Under NFL Tags: Aundrae Allison, Bernard Berrian, Brad Childress, Carolina, Green Bay, Minnesota, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans, NFC North, Sidney Rice, St. Louis, Tarvaris Jackson, Tennessee

Vikings replace Jackson with Frerotte at QB – <em>right</em> move for <em>right now</em>?

In a move that likely doesn’t surprise anyone, including Tarvaris Jackson, Minnesota’s Brad Childress has decided to bench his third-year QB in favor of veteran Gus Frerotte after the Vikings’ 0-2 start. After having Adrian Peterson have a sensational rookie season and making big moves in the off-season, the ... Continue Reading

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