Category Archives: Minnesota Vikings

Random Post-Draft Thoughts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Now that the NFL draft is behind us I thought it might be time to wrap it up with some odds and ends left over in the wake of the annual selection process. I for the most part agreed with … Continue reading →

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Vikings Change but For the Better or Worse?

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Chip Scoggins at the Minneapolis Star-Tribune discusses the curious hire of a seemingly overly qualified Pat Shurmer for the Vikings tight ends coach position. Shurmer reportedly had better opportunities. For instance, he refused an interview for the Rams passing game coordinator … Continue reading →

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Defensive Linemen on the Rise in 2016 NFL Draft. Offensive Linemen, Not So Much.

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Reports from the Senior Bowl at nfl.com support previous indications that the defensive linemen are going to be a strength in this year’s NFL draft. Here’s a cross section of the comments from the first day of practice: “Mike Mayock … Continue reading →

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Bears Will Face Stiff Competition for a Guard in Free Agency

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Tom Shannon

Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press thinks the Lions could be big spenders in free agency: “With a projected cap north of $150 million, and the likelihood they free up more room with cuts or retirements, the Lions have … Continue reading →

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Cleaner Play, Better Defense the Real Key to Packers Success

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Michael Cohen of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains what happened on the Packers offensive line in Sunday’s blow out loss to the Arizona Cardinals: “[David] Bakhtiari is out, [Brian] Bulaga goes down, [T.J.] Lang and [Corey] Linsley both miss portions … Continue reading →

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Average Fan Loses in Network Prime Time Choices

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Paul Schwartz at the New York Post comments upon the state of the Giants: “Gee, wonder how happy the NFL and TV network suits are about their decision to flex Sunday’s Giants-Vikings game to the prime time Sunday Night Football … Continue reading →

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Quo Vadis Kyle Long

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Brad Biggs at the Chicago Tribune describes the action just after half time yesterday after the Bears began with a successful onsides kick: “The Bears took over on their own 47-yard line with a chance to score and make it … Continue reading →

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Perhaps the Most Worrisome Problem

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Dan Wiederer at the Chicago Tribune breaks down a Stefon Diggs 33 yard touchdown pass that seemed to encapsulate the day the Bears had Sunday: “‘I saw the ball released out of ([quarterback Teddy] Bridgewater‘s) hand and I saw Diggs … Continue reading →

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Quick Game Comments: Bears at Vikings 12/20/15

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Offense The Bears tried to run their usual ball control offensive game plan. They came out in a double tight end set and tried to establish the run. They eventually found that wasn’t working and tried spreading the field instead … Continue reading →

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Bears Facing a Motivated Vikings Team with Major Weaknesses

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Tom Shannon

Ben Goessling at ESPN describes the Vikings chances of making the playoffs. They’re pretty good. “The Vikings (8-5) will enter Week 15 as one of only five NFC teams with fewer than seven losses. No matter what happens around the … Continue reading →

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