The Offseason

[Worm Guts]

he would probably have 20 picks, not to mention he'd probably never give AP the ball

I don't think we'd let him call the plays.

[hermes]

he would probably have 20 picks, not to mention he'd probably never give AP the ball

I don't think we'd let him call the plays.

it's his improvisation that would worry me

[hermes]

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Star Tribune - Receiver Marcus Fitzgerald will receive a tryout from the Minnesota Vikings. He is the younger brother of Pro Bowl receiver Larry Fitzgerald of the Arizona Cardinals.

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Green Bay Press Gazette - According to columnist Mike Vandermause, the only thing that will prevent Brett Favre from joining the Minnesota Vikings is his torn biceps. If the injury requires surgery, then that would likely end his career.

Minnesota and Favre attempted to unite before last season and with the quarterback now a free agent, there is nothing to prevent the two from coming to terms.

[Devilzsidewalk]

he looks really old and I bet he smells like Old Spice

[hermes]

Pioneer Press - Talks between the Vikings and cornerback Antoine Winfield regarding an extension have broken down, according to the Pro Bowler's agent.

"There are no active negotiations and there are no further talks planned," agent Ashanti Webb said in a text message to the Pioneer Press.

When asked how he felt about the breakdown Webb said, "Disappointed. Very disappointed."

Winfield is entering the final year of a six-year, $34.8 million contract, which will pay him $6 million in 2009.

"I definitely want to end my career in Minnesota, so hopefully we'll get something done sometime this year," Winfield told the Pioneer Press on March 20.

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ESPN - The Vikings have added pages to their playbook for rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin, their first-round selection.

Offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell said there are 20 or 30 plays in their scheme designed specifically for the fleet-footed Harvin.

"We're up there trying to diagram everything we can," Bevell said. "We're looking at things we can do. We're looking at things other teams have done and trying to get the ball to our playmakers."

looks like we'll be getting a little wildcat action

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and Sullivan is looking good at center

[hermes]

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Childress wears a wig to practice and no one recognies him lol
there's a video too

[hermes]

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"I didn't expect to be in July without a deal," Winfield said. "Personally, I'm a little disappointed. They consider me a core player, but they're not showing me that."

Winfield, who hadn't spoken to the media in a month, told the Pioneer Press he had been hearing privately the same positive comments team officials had been saying about him publicly.

"If they want me here, they should be able to get a deal done. There shouldn't be a problem," Winfield said. "If they don't, then they need to say that and let's work toward a resolution that works out good for everyone."

for crying out loud, just sign him already!

[Worm Guts]

He's a 32 year old cornerback, how long do you want to extend him? The smart move might be to let him walk at the end of the season.

[daddyfivestar]

Vikings have a long history of letting aging defenders walk... I expect this will be Winfields last... better go out with a Super Bowl trophy

[Devilzsidewalk]

offensive players too like Steussie and Randall McDaniel. Its just sensible policy in the NFL. Winfield probably has 3 good seasons left though, he's durable and he'd probably be worth an extension depending on what kind of numbers they're talking. Even if he's mediocre in coverage he can still make big plays with his tackling and especially with forcing fumbles.