In case you’ve never seen a defensive end teach another defensive end wearing a ski mask how to rope a calf …

Yesterday we brought you Jared Allen‘s strategy for taking things slow during Pro Bowl week, but don’t miss him wired for sound and a hlemet-cam during Wednesday’s Pro Bowl practice.

Vikings DE Jared Allen, who only knows one speed during the regular season, says slowing things down during Pro Bowl week is an art form he has perfected over the years.

Speaking at Tuesday the Pro Bowl news conference, Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie said the state “will do everything we can” to keep the NFL’s all-star game, a notion heavily supported by players on hand.

The “debate” over the best pass rusher really begins and ends with one guy: DeMarcus Ware.

NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan ranked his top pass rushers Wednesday, with Jared Allen, Dwight Freeney, James Harrison, Julius Peppers, and DeMarcus Ware bringing in the top grades. But how did the Vikings, Colts, Steelers, Bears, and Cowboys — the teams those great players belong to — fare in team sacks?

Now that Texans coach Gary Kubiak has agreed to be in studio Tuesday for “NFL Total Access” on NFL Network, he must be thrilled about star WR Andre Johnson‘s recent comments about trying to recruit free-agent CB Nnamdi Asomugha.

If you’re looking for consistency in a pass rusher, Jared Allen is your man.

Leslie Frazier knows what he wants, and he knows how he’s going to get there. He already has the Vikings’ respect, not because he’s now the interim coach, but because he’s always had it.

Leslie Fraiser has a daunting task, but here is some advice to help him adjust to the new role and help fantasy enthusiasts.

Besides hunting quarterbacks, Jared Allen fills his free time trying his hand at hunting large game. That, and writing cookbooks.

Taking another look at Eagles QB Kevin Kolb on film, he’s very natural and smooth in some areas but needs to work on the patience required to be a pocket passer in the NFL.

Now, this is a real Favre Watch. We’ve reached DEFCON 1.5. And now for the latest hint that Brett Favre is returning: His official site, ​officialbrettfavre.com, is unavailable.

Jared Allen maintains that with or without Brett Favre, the Vikings’ goals remain the same.

NFL Network analyst Solomon Wilcots laid out his criteria to be considered the best defensive end in the league — be relentless, have a high motor and a mullet.