In the hope of getting a long-term deal, the Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards received a first-round tender from the team instead. It’s far from what he has been expecting, but it’s better than nothing.
With the first-round tender placed on him as a restricted free agent, Edwards will be in line to earn $2.521 million this season. That offer was not a big one for a player who made 8 1/2 sacks in the regular season and then led the team with four in two postseason games.
It’s just also hard for the Vikings to evaluate Edwards’ value. He indeed has done great job but the there are still greater pass rushers in Vikings jerseys. Comparing to Edwards, opponents always pay more attention to stop Jared Allen, and the Vikings can move tackle Kevin Williams to defensive end position if necessary. So, a first-round tender is by so far the best offer Edwards can get for 2010 season.
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Thursday, March 4, 2010
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Vikings retained WR Lewis with one-year contract
The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Lewis signed a one-year contract with the team before he becomes an unrestricted free agent. Ant it could be the Vikings’ first step of brining back their potential agents.
Lewis caught the winning touchdown pass in Vikings’ comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The 30-year-old appeared in 13 games in Vikings jerseys, catching totally eight passes for 96 yards with a touchdown. His first six seasons were spent with the Philadelphia Eagles and he joined the Vikings just before the 2009 regular-season began after Bobby Wade was released.
Signing Lewis left the Vikings four unrestricted free agents to retain: running back Chester Taylor, cornerback Benny Sapp, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy and guard Artis Hicks. The next to be signed is most likely to be Taylor, who is also represented by Lewis’ agent Ken Sarnoff and is already in negotiation with the Vikings for a deal.
Lewis caught the winning touchdown pass in Vikings’ comeback victory over the San Francisco 49ers. The 30-year-old appeared in 13 games in Vikings jerseys, catching totally eight passes for 96 yards with a touchdown. His first six seasons were spent with the Philadelphia Eagles and he joined the Vikings just before the 2009 regular-season began after Bobby Wade was released.
Signing Lewis left the Vikings four unrestricted free agents to retain: running back Chester Taylor, cornerback Benny Sapp, defensive tackle Jimmy Kennedy and guard Artis Hicks. The next to be signed is most likely to be Taylor, who is also represented by Lewis’ agent Ken Sarnoff and is already in negotiation with the Vikings for a deal.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Vikings quarterbacks coach is looking for job elsewhere
After working with Brett Favre for one season in Minnesota, the Vikings quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers is now busy with interviews for new job. He had an interview with the Chicago Bears yesterday, and there have been rumors that he will also have interviews at Virginia and Syracuse for offensive coordinator jobs.
According to Rogers himself, he would like to have the job in Virginia, where his home is. And Syracuse is not a bad place to go, too. He used to work there and worked with a current star quarterback in No. 5 Philadelphia Eagles jersey- Donovan McNabb. But Virginia remains the No. 1 choice.
"There’s no place I’d rather live than back (in Virginia)," Rogers told reporters Monday. "I’m home there. I went to college there. I coached at William & Mary. I coached in Virginia Beach (Bayside High). I coached at Tech. The largest portion of my football career was spent in that state. As you get older, things you might have jumped at when you were a younger coach, you have to evaluate a little more now."
I guess his wish will come to true. Favre had one of the best seasons of his career at the age of 40 and the achievements should partly be attributed to Rogers’ work.
According to Rogers himself, he would like to have the job in Virginia, where his home is. And Syracuse is not a bad place to go, too. He used to work there and worked with a current star quarterback in No. 5 Philadelphia Eagles jersey- Donovan McNabb. But Virginia remains the No. 1 choice.
"There’s no place I’d rather live than back (in Virginia)," Rogers told reporters Monday. "I’m home there. I went to college there. I coached at William & Mary. I coached in Virginia Beach (Bayside High). I coached at Tech. The largest portion of my football career was spent in that state. As you get older, things you might have jumped at when you were a younger coach, you have to evaluate a little more now."
I guess his wish will come to true. Favre had one of the best seasons of his career at the age of 40 and the achievements should partly be attributed to Rogers’ work.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Favre argued with coach during 26-7 loss to Panthers
After Sunday’s 26-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers, the Minnesota Vikings starting quarterback Brett Favre acknowledged he had a “heated discussion” with Coach Brad Childress, who worked so hard to have the legendary quarterback put on No.4 Vikings jersey.
Favre claimed the coach wanted to take him out of the game to avoid taking any more hits from Julius Peppers and the Carolina defensive line.
“Brad wanted to go in a different direction. And I wanted to stay in the game,” Favre said. “It’s not 70-6, but we were up 7-6. I said I’m staying in the game. I’m playing.”
It didn’t work out well, with the Panthers outscoring Minnesota 20-0 in the fourth quarter. It seemed that Childress wanted to protect his QB as the Panthers harassed Favre all night, sacking him four times. But Favre would have nothing of it. He finished the game with 17 of 27 for 224 yards and no touchdowns.
Favre claimed the coach wanted to take him out of the game to avoid taking any more hits from Julius Peppers and the Carolina defensive line.
“Brad wanted to go in a different direction. And I wanted to stay in the game,” Favre said. “It’s not 70-6, but we were up 7-6. I said I’m staying in the game. I’m playing.”
It didn’t work out well, with the Panthers outscoring Minnesota 20-0 in the fourth quarter. It seemed that Childress wanted to protect his QB as the Panthers harassed Favre all night, sacking him four times. But Favre would have nothing of it. He finished the game with 17 of 27 for 224 yards and no touchdowns.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Vikings WR Harvin is questionable for Sunday game
Missing last Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin remains questionable for this weekend’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Although fans are expecting the receiver to appear soon in his Vikings jersey, Coach Brad Childress just remains silent about whether he will have Harvin play.
Harvin missed all three practices last week and was eventually absent from Sunday’s game because of migraines, which had been bothering him for years. It seemed that this time the problem was a bit more serious than before as it caused Harvin to be unable to study the game plan and trying to focus enough to study caused pains. He had to miss the game, for the first time during his NFL career.
Greg Lewis and Darius Reynaud shared the starting job in replacement to Harvin. Lewis had just two catches for 19 yards, and Reynaud had two kick returns for 54 yards. Thanks to the defense including running backs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor, the Vikings still managed to win the game by beating the Bengals 30-10.
Harvin missed all three practices last week and was eventually absent from Sunday’s game because of migraines, which had been bothering him for years. It seemed that this time the problem was a bit more serious than before as it caused Harvin to be unable to study the game plan and trying to focus enough to study caused pains. He had to miss the game, for the first time during his NFL career.
Greg Lewis and Darius Reynaud shared the starting job in replacement to Harvin. Lewis had just two catches for 19 yards, and Reynaud had two kick returns for 54 yards. Thanks to the defense including running backs Adrian Peterson and Chester Taylor, the Vikings still managed to win the game by beating the Bengals 30-10.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Vikings RB Peterson may lose driver’s license for speed
As one of the top running backs in NFL, the Minnesota Vikings Adrian Peterson sometimes needs to control his speed as it is not always good to be fast. A recent report said that the star running back could lose his driver’s license for speeding driving.
It was just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday, the night before he ran for 85 yards and a touchdown in a 36-10 victory over Chicago Bears, and Peterson was pulled over while driving his BMW, not wearing his No. 28 Vikings jerseys, at 109 mph in a 55-mph zone on state highway 62. Thus he got a speeding ticket and was allowed to drive away.
As one of provisions approved by Minnesota lawmakers in 2005 requires evocation for at least six months for driving faster than 100 mph, Peterson will have to walk for a long time. If he does not want to walk, he can challenge the citation within 21 days from the date of receiving it.
It was just before 8:30 p.m. Saturday, the night before he ran for 85 yards and a touchdown in a 36-10 victory over Chicago Bears, and Peterson was pulled over while driving his BMW, not wearing his No. 28 Vikings jerseys, at 109 mph in a 55-mph zone on state highway 62. Thus he got a speeding ticket and was allowed to drive away.
As one of provisions approved by Minnesota lawmakers in 2005 requires evocation for at least six months for driving faster than 100 mph, Peterson will have to walk for a long time. If he does not want to walk, he can challenge the citation within 21 days from the date of receiving it.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield will not play against Lions this Sunday
The Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield told reporters Friday that he will not be able to play for his team this Sunday as he has to take care of his injured right foot.
“I’ve been out the last couple of days running on it, testing it,” Winfield said on Friday. “It’s good going forward but I still have a little problem cutting. But I would say next week I should be OK.”
Having missed the last two games, the Pro Bowler has been expected to be available for playing against the Detroit Lions this weekend. And he did wear his Vikings jersey and practice in full gear all week but just still feels pain when he plants on the foot, which seems not ready to support him for playing a full game.
He is still happy that he can sit out to see Vikings win the last game against the Green Bay Packers. As for next week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, Winfield would not like to promise he will be able to play as he does not want to take the risk of being further injured by rushing back and missing even more games.
“I’ve been out the last couple of days running on it, testing it,” Winfield said on Friday. “It’s good going forward but I still have a little problem cutting. But I would say next week I should be OK.”
Having missed the last two games, the Pro Bowler has been expected to be available for playing against the Detroit Lions this weekend. And he did wear his Vikings jersey and practice in full gear all week but just still feels pain when he plants on the foot, which seems not ready to support him for playing a full game.
He is still happy that he can sit out to see Vikings win the last game against the Green Bay Packers. As for next week’s game against the Seattle Seahawks, Winfield would not like to promise he will be able to play as he does not want to take the risk of being further injured by rushing back and missing even more games.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield was listed doubtful against Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers may feel a bit eased when they learned that the Minnesota Vikings Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield was listed doubtful for Sunday’s game. It just made it more possible for them to keep their 100-yard streak.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Winfield was injured last Sunday in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens and did not practice all week. Benny Sapp would likely get the starting job in his place if Winfield cannot play Sunday. But Winfield’s absence, coupled with the bumps and bruises affecting safety Madieu Williams and backup safety Husain Abdullah, will make life much easier for Ben Roethlisberger, the quarterback in Steelers jersey and the Steelers second-ranked passing offense.
Fortunately, starting running back Adrian Peterson, ankles injured, right tackles Phil Loadholt with ankle injury and backup safety Eric Frampton, also ankle injured, are all probable for Sunday game. Punt returner Darius Rey with hamstring injured is also doubtful. And along with Williams and Abdullah, Vikings kick returner and receiver Percy Harvin was questionable with shoulder injury.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Vikings rookie WR Harvin questionable for Sunday game
An injured left shoulder may keep the Minnesota Vikings rookie receiver and return man Percy Harvin out of this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. The rookie has been listed questionable for the game, and his playing status will be decided by game time.
Harvin missed the team’s Wednesday practice and worked out on a limited basis both on Thursday and Friday. Having played five game in the Vikings jersey this season, Harvin is averaging 31.2 yards per kick return and has scored three touchdowns totally.
Other Vikings players questionable for Sunday game include right tackle Phil Loadholt, who sprained his ankle and missed last week’s game against the St. Louis Rams; and punt returner Darius Reynaud with a strained left hamstring.
Harvin missed the team’s Wednesday practice and worked out on a limited basis both on Thursday and Friday. Having played five game in the Vikings jersey this season, Harvin is averaging 31.2 yards per kick return and has scored three touchdowns totally.
Other Vikings players questionable for Sunday game include right tackle Phil Loadholt, who sprained his ankle and missed last week’s game against the St. Louis Rams; and punt returner Darius Reynaud with a strained left hamstring.
Vikings rookie WR Harvin returned to practice
On Thursday practice, the Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Percy Harvin worked out on a limited basis. For being hurt on left shoulder in last Sunday’s game against the St. Louis Rams, he was held out from Wednesday’s practice.
According to Coach Brad Childress, Harvin is continuing to move around on the field and work through his injury. But his status for this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens is decided yet.
Along with Harvin, punt returner Darius Reynaud also returned to practice and worked out on limited basis, too. If he is fully recovered in time to fits in the offense’s plans for that particular game, he will still have his job in special teams.
According to Coach Brad Childress, Harvin is continuing to move around on the field and work through his injury. But his status for this Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens is decided yet.
Along with Harvin, punt returner Darius Reynaud also returned to practice and worked out on limited basis, too. If he is fully recovered in time to fits in the offense’s plans for that particular game, he will still have his job in special teams.
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