Bernard Berrian was brought to the Vikings from the Chicago Bears with a lot of promise and expectations for future success. To say that he has been a bust is a major understatement. He continued his unsuccessful ways during Sunday’s win over the Dallas Cowboys. According to the NFL's website, the receiver had one catch for four yards. He also committed a key penalty at a … [Read more...] about Disappearing Act of Vikings WR Bernard Berrian
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Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Brett Favre was too little, too late to provide a victory for the Minnesota Vikings. It seemed as if they just ran out of time rather than losing the game. The torrential downpour at the new Meadowlands Stadium hurt the men in purple much more than their counterparts. By Patrick Herbert … [Read more...] about Minnesota Vikings Defeat: Blame It On the Rain…Yeah Yeah
Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent
Sometimes celebrities get caught up in their own press and are surrounded by “yes men.” In the sports world, the NFL is the king of television and ancillary revenue. Men like Roger Goodell and Bill Belichick are at the top of the spectrum in terms of power and public perception. No coach in the league has more of a mandate to give his input to ownership and management than … [Read more...] about Patriots Loss is Vikings Gain: Systems Do Not Trump Talent
How Matthew Stafford Can Become the Next Aaron Rodgers
At the time of publication Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had a quarterback rating south of the century mark, but he is still one of the top performers in the league. He is a man much like Steve Young, who learned behind a legend before taking the reins in his prime and becoming more effective than his predecessor could possibly be during the final portion of his career. … [Read more...] about How Matthew Stafford Can Become the Next Aaron Rodgers
Points of Vikings Emphasis for Brad Childress During Bye Week
The Minnesota Vikings have finally lived up to 2010 expectations and won their first intra-division game against the Detroit Lions. This is certainly a weight lifted off the shoulders of all associated with the organization, especially Brett Favre and Head Coach Brad Childress. All’s well that ends well, but they are still in the infancy of their sixteen game regular season … [Read more...] about Points of Vikings Emphasis for Brad Childress During Bye Week
Who’s Greedier: Gordon Gekko or Brett Favre?
The classics in any genre are timeless. That is why the Minnesota Vikings' Brett Favre still resonates with two generations of football fans. It is exactly the same reason why Gordon Gekko’s character in Oliver Stone’s Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps is also relevant today. Market observers noted that the averages on the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and Standard & Poor’s … [Read more...] about Who’s Greedier: Gordon Gekko or Brett Favre?
Vikings fans: In Visanthe Shiancoe We Trust
Visanthe Shiancoe and Adrian Peterson have been beasts for the Vikings offense. They have been the only two playmakers that offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell could turn to for consistent production thus far. The good news is that the Vikings scored nineteen points...in two games. As mentioned in a previous blog, the loss of Sidney Rice is concerning and the offense must … [Read more...] about Vikings fans: In Visanthe Shiancoe We Trust
The Good, the Bad, and the Vikings
As bad as this game may have seemed for the Vikings, there is plenty of silver lining. The fact that Minnesota had the opportunity to beat the defending World Champions in their home arena deep into the fourth quarter is not too shabby. To quote Bobby Boucher from The Waterboy, my mama says in life you should always look at things from a positive light. So, out of respect … [Read more...] about The Good, the Bad, and the Vikings
Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks
Matthew Stafford is banging on the door, but the conversation about the top quarterback in the NFC North begins and ends with two names: Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre. There may be some Jay Cutler apologists out there muttering that last season was an aberration and that he is ready to prove himself once again this fall. I beg to differ because his utter refusal to be … [Read more...] about Ranking the NFC North Quarterbacks
50 Years of Heartache for Minnesota Vikings’ Fans
While perusing the official site of the Minnesota Vikings, I came across a timeline of the team’s history. The newfound bandwagon jumpers of Brett Favre and Adrian Peterson have no recollection of the lean years and near misses in the playoffs of this sometimes proud franchise. Favre changes his mind about playing more than a middle school girl switches her best friend forever. … [Read more...] about 50 Years of Heartache for Minnesota Vikings’ Fans