http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:46:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/and-now-a-calf-roping-lesson-from-jared-allen/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/and-now-a-calf-roping-lesson-from-jared-allen/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 03:14:31 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92464 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/and-now-a-calf-roping-lesson-from-jared-allen/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/watch-the-jared-allen-experience/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/watch-the-jared-allen-experience/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:23:28 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92459 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/watch-the-jared-allen-experience/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/allen-and-the-art-of-going-half-speed/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/allen-and-the-art-of-going-half-speed/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:47:03 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92301 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/allen-and-the-art-of-going-half-speed/feed/ 1 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/players-unanimous-keep-pro-bowl-in-hawaii/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/players-unanimous-keep-pro-bowl-in-hawaii/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:15:25 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92290 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/25/players-unanimous-keep-pro-bowl-in-hawaii/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/28/data-points-ware-leads-nfl-in-sacks-since-2005/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/28/data-points-ware-leads-nfl-in-sacks-since-2005/#comments Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:06:41 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=80780 DeMarcus Ware.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/28/data-points-ware-leads-nfl-in-sacks-since-2005/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff most_sacks_2005 http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/17/data-points-top-pass-rushers-impact-on-teams/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/17/data-points-top-pass-rushers-impact-on-teams/#comments Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:48:02 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=80396 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?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/17/data-points-top-pass-rushers-impact-on-teams/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff teamsacks_datapoints_110617_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/first-and-10-questions-for-kubiak/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/first-and-10-questions-for-kubiak/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 11:14:10 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=79244 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/first-and-10-questions-for-kubiak/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/data-points-vikings-allen-among-most-consistent/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/data-points-vikings-allen-among-most-consistent/#comments Tue, 24 May 2011 10:34:12 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=79105 Jared Allen is your man.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/24/data-points-vikings-allen-among-most-consistent/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff DP_most_sacks http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/frazier-has-vikings-respect-and-has-a-plan/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/frazier-has-vikings-respect-and-has-a-plan/#comments Tue, 30 Nov 2010 23:22:48 +0000 Charles Davis http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66023 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/frazier-has-vikings-respect-and-has-a-plan/feed/ 0 charlesdavis22 http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/22/an-open-letter-to-new-coach-of-the-vikings/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/22/an-open-letter-to-new-coach-of-the-vikings/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:16:49 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=65448 Leslie Fraiser has a daunting task, but here is some advice to help him adjust to the new role and help fantasy enthusiasts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/22/an-open-letter-to-new-coach-of-the-vikings/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/22/allen-turns-off-field-passion-into-cookbook/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/22/allen-turns-off-field-passion-into-cookbook/#comments Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:17:45 +0000 Tiffany Shine http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=61240 Jared Allen fills his free time trying his hand at hunting large game. That, and writing cookbooks.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/22/allen-turns-off-field-passion-into-cookbook/feed/ 0 queenoffantasyland AllenCoverHunt http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/08/kolb-lacking-patience-as-a-pocket-passer/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/08/kolb-lacking-patience-as-a-pocket-passer/#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:16:37 +0000 Brian Baldinger http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=60252 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/09/08/kolb-lacking-patience-as-a-pocket-passer/feed/ 0 Brian Baldinger http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/17/even-favres-site-says-to-stay-tuned/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/17/even-favres-site-says-to-stay-tuned/#comments Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:07:32 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=59124 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/17/even-favres-site-says-to-stay-tuned/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/30/allen-with-or-without-favre-goals-dont-change/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/30/allen-with-or-without-favre-goals-dont-change/#comments Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:42:36 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=58151 Jared Allen maintains that with or without Brett Favre, the Vikings' goals remain the same.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/30/allen-with-or-without-favre-goals-dont-change/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/14/allen-freeney-or-ware-who-is-the-top-de/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/14/allen-freeney-or-ware-who-is-the-top-de/#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:54:57 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=57405 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. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/14/allen-freeney-or-ware-who-is-the-top-de/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/26/allen-indicates-mullet-will-make-its-return/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/26/allen-indicates-mullet-will-make-its-return/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 20:24:44 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55577 Jared Allen's hair, which, for various reasons, has become a storyline this week.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/26/allen-indicates-mullet-will-make-its-return/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/end-of-an-era-in-minnesota-allen-cuts-his-mullet/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/end-of-an-era-in-minnesota-allen-cuts-his-mullet/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 19:52:45 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=55510 Jared Allen cut his mullet?"]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/25/end-of-an-era-in-minnesota-allen-cuts-his-mullet/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/a-leisurely-friday-for-pro-bowlers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/a-leisurely-friday-for-pro-bowlers/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:56:11 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45429 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/a-leisurely-friday-for-pro-bowlers/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych 2010 Pro Bowl http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/this-is-a-kentucky-waterfall/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/this-is-a-kentucky-waterfall/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:43:18 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45432 Maurice Jones-Drew asks Jared Allen about his hair, this conversation takes a sharp turn.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/this-is-a-kentucky-waterfall/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/vikings-allen-do-the-right-thing-brett/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/vikings-allen-do-the-right-thing-brett/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:24:22 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45411 Jared Allen had a message for teammate Brett Favre from the Pro Bowl.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/29/vikings-allen-do-the-right-thing-brett/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/17/cowboys-lt-adams-questionable-with-calf-injury/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/17/cowboys-lt-adams-questionable-with-calf-injury/#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:08:23 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44435 Flozell Adams left Sunday's NFC divisional playoff game against the Vikings with an injured right calf and is questionable to return.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/17/cowboys-lt-adams-questionable-with-calf-injury/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/12/ryan-voters-for-revis-had-it-right/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/12/ryan-voters-for-revis-had-it-right/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:08:28 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44204 Rex Ryan believes those among the nationwide panel of 50 sportswriters and broadcasters who voted for CB Darrelle Revis for NFL Defensive Player of the Year had it right.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/12/ryan-voters-for-revis-had-it-right/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/#comments Wed, 30 Dec 2009 00:14:29 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43398 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/29/vikings-lead-way-with-eight-pro-bowlers/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/29/packers-offensive-line-has-questions-heading-into-sunday/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/29/packers-offensive-line-has-questions-heading-into-sunday/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:48:23 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=38891 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/29/packers-offensive-line-has-questions-heading-into-sunday/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/28/packers-vikes-downplaying-favres-return-to-lambeau/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/28/packers-vikes-downplaying-favres-return-to-lambeau/#comments Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:30:43 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=38854 Brett Favre’s return to Green Bay is in full effect. The Packers are acknowledging that it is going to be a different atmosphere but they, like the Vikings, are trying to play up the significance of the actual game between the NFC North rivals. Good luck. It might be mellow right now -- not too much chatter about things about town (more on that in a pending blog) -- but the momentum is going to build as the week moves on.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/28/packers-vikes-downplaying-favres-return-to-lambeau/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/06/vikings-allen-sky-is-the-limit/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/06/vikings-allen-sky-is-the-limit/#comments Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:13:22 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=36938 Brian Baldinger caught up with Vikings DE Jared Allen on the field following Monday night's 30-23 win over the Green Bay Packers, which improved Minnesota to 4-0 this season.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/10/06/vikings-allen-sky-is-the-limit/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/18/vikings-allen-favre-drama-is-annoying/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/18/vikings-allen-favre-drama-is-annoying/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:17:33 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=30592 Jared Allen, never one to bite his tongue, recently opened up to the Chicago Tribune about Brett Favre's flirtation with the Vikings. While Allen seems to be in favor of Favre joining his team, he made it clear that he'd like the retired quarterback to make his decision sooner rather than later.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/18/vikings-allen-favre-drama-is-annoying/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/10/my-top-20-nfl-players/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/10/my-top-20-nfl-players/#comments Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:33:50 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=30349 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/10/my-top-20-nfl-players/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora composite_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/07/allen-doesnt-view-pursuit-of-favre-as-distraction-for-vikings/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/07/allen-doesnt-view-pursuit-of-favre-as-distraction-for-vikings/#comments Fri, 08 May 2009 01:04:06 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=27386 Jared Allen might be stating the obvious when he says that every player wants to play alongside retired QB Brett Favre. But Allen doesn't believe what now appears to be a failed pursuit of Favre represents a distraction for the Vikings.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/07/allen-doesnt-view-pursuit-of-favre-as-distraction-for-vikings/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/04/allen-brings-a-lot-to-the-vikings/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/04/allen-brings-a-lot-to-the-vikings/#comments Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:00:50 +0000 Kara Henderson http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=15242 Kara Henderson is dreaming of Vikings coach Brad Childress rocking a "skullet" as she prepares for Sunday's NFC Wild Card Game in Minnesota.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/01/04/allen-brings-a-lot-to-the-vikings/feed/ 0 karahenderson Jared Allen