The Red Zone Report

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

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 Vikings were expected to be [...]

2008 NFC North Preview: Is this Minnesota’s year?

2007 was the year of surprises in the NFC North. The Green Bay Packers surprised many by going 13-3 and advancing to the NFC Championship Game, as Brett Favre broke out of his “old man” funk and became the Brett Favre of old thanks to an MVP-caliber campaign. The Chicago Bears, on the other hand, went [...]

Which developing NFL QBs have the spotlight on them this season?

Last season, the San Francisco 49ers were expected to be one of the league’s breakout teams, with 2005 #1 overall pick Alex Smith expected to have a breakout season under center. Needless to say, the season didn’t go well for either Smith or the 49ers, as Smith played only seven games due to injury, [...]

Favre has the “itch” to play again-should he scratch it?

The glorious Hall of Fame class of 2012 might have lost one of its cornerstone members. Hold off the ceremony at Lambeau Field. Keep the number 4 off the wall and Aaron Rodgers on the bench. Why? Because Brett Favre wants to play. On Wednesday afternoon, it was reported that the NFL’s leader in career touchdown [...]

If Tarvaris Jackson is okay, Vikings could be Super

The Minnesota Vikings have most of the pieces in place to be a contender in the NFC this season. However, the one piece that needs to be solidified to take them over the top is primed to do so, according to Matt Severance.