http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:35:21 +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/gulf-coast-storms-force-senior-bowl-squads-to-adjust/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/gulf-coast-storms-force-senior-bowl-squads-to-adjust/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:26:32 +0000 Simon Samano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=92401 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/01/26/gulf-coast-storms-force-senior-bowl-squads-to-adjust/feed/ 0 Simon Samano http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/19/first-and-10-just-win-now-baby/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/19/first-and-10-just-win-now-baby/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:55:01 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=89015 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/19/first-and-10-just-win-now-baby/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/with-father-time-looming-mcnabb-calls-for-urgency/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/with-father-time-looming-mcnabb-calls-for-urgency/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:40:00 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=87201 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/19/with-father-time-looming-mcnabb-calls-for-urgency/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/first-and-10-record-breakers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/first-and-10-record-breakers/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:15:18 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=85821 Tom Brady's air show Monday night was the talk of the NFL, but lost in the afterglow of Brady's 517 passing yards and New England's 38-24 victory is the fact that Dolphins QB Chad Henne was pretty good, too. In fact, the teams combined for 906 net yards passing, an NFL record. Watch all the dizzying highlights here. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/09/13/first-and-10-record-breakers/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/23/wyche-vikings-will-be-competitive-in-rice-market/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/23/wyche-vikings-will-be-competitive-in-rice-market/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 22:26:40 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=80602 Leslie Frazier has maintained the Vikings want to retain Sidney Rice, and NFL.com's Steve Wyche believes the team will be competitive in the free-agent market to keep the four-year veteran.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/23/wyche-vikings-will-be-competitive-in-rice-market/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/01/three-and-out-leshoure-will-be-detroits-closer/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/01/three-and-out-leshoure-will-be-detroits-closer/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:27:06 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=79590 Jim Schwartz has a plan for his backfield, and it's not going to improve the fantasy value of Jahvid Best.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/06/01/three-and-out-leshoure-will-be-detroits-closer/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/28/mayock-vikes-bet-an-awful-lot-on-ponder/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/28/mayock-vikes-bet-an-awful-lot-on-ponder/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:45:11 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=77617 Jake Locker eighth overall until the Vikings made Christian Ponder the 12th pick overall and the fourth quarterback selected in the draft.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/04/28/mayock-vikes-bet-an-awful-lot-on-ponder/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/23/te-quotes-that-could-help-fantasy-owners/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/23/te-quotes-that-could-help-fantasy-owners/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:25:25 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=75563 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/03/23/te-quotes-that-could-help-fantasy-owners/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano c_palmer_110323_BLOG http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/a-look-back-at-day-2/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/a-look-back-at-day-2/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:01:43 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=73024 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/a-look-back-at-day-2/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/16/shiancoe-vikings-are-built-for-the-now/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/16/shiancoe-vikings-are-built-for-the-now/#comments Thu, 17 Feb 2011 02:18:20 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=71896 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/16/shiancoe-vikings-are-built-for-the-now/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/08/frazier-says-vikings-havent-decided-on-qb-strategy/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/08/frazier-says-vikings-havent-decided-on-qb-strategy/#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:12:28 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=71436 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/08/frazier-says-vikings-havent-decided-on-qb-strategy/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/21/the-morning-after-bud-grant-old-school/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/21/the-morning-after-bud-grant-old-school/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:08:39 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=67516 Bud Grant made it happen.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/21/the-morning-after-bud-grant-old-school/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/16/favre-if-its-meant-to-be-over-then-so-be-it/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/16/favre-if-its-meant-to-be-over-then-so-be-it/#comments Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:36:13 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=67168 Brett Favre played his last snap in the NFL?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/16/favre-if-its-meant-to-be-over-then-so-be-it/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/14/because-of-frazier-we-havent-seen-the-last-of-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/14/because-of-frazier-we-havent-seen-the-last-of-favre/#comments Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:15:45 +0000 Charles Davis http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=67008 Brett Favre is working diligently to try to come back over the last three games of the season, and I think he's doing it with the full support of head coach Leslie Frazier.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/14/because-of-frazier-we-havent-seen-the-last-of-favre/feed/ 0 charlesdavis22 http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/07/vikings-frazier-is-sticking-to-plan-which-is-peterson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/07/vikings-frazier-is-sticking-to-plan-which-is-peterson/#comments Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:07:18 +0000 Solomon Wilcots http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66518 Adrian Peterson is the best running back in football, and the Vikings are reverting back to the strategy of 2008 under interim coach Leslie Frazer when they relied on Peterson to win games.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/07/vikings-frazier-is-sticking-to-plan-which-is-peterson/feed/ 0 Solomon Wilcots http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:09:52 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66274 Brett Favre headlined a list of big-name players who sustained injuries in Week 13.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/injury-roundup-wait-and-see-on-favre/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/bench-favre-make-overdue-switch-to-jackson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/bench-favre-make-overdue-switch-to-jackson/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:01:32 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66398 Brett Favre spraining his throwing shoulder on Sunday against the Bills, it’s clear to me that Tarvaris Jackson has to be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/bench-favre-make-overdue-switch-to-jackson/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/frazier-avoids-controversy-favre-is-starter-if-healthy/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/frazier-avoids-controversy-favre-is-starter-if-healthy/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:38:59 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66324 Brett Favre said he will undergo an MRI exam on Monday after spraining his shoulder against the Bills. Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier put a quick end to a quarterback controversy, saying Favre is his starter if healthy.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/05/frazier-avoids-controversy-favre-is-starter-if-healthy/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/03/you-have-to-start-peterson-out-of-obligation/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/03/you-have-to-start-peterson-out-of-obligation/#comments Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:53:35 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66193 Adrian Peterson (ankle) as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Bills. But coach Leslie Frazier told reporters that Peterson is probable to play (via the Pioneer Press).]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/03/you-have-to-start-peterson-out-of-obligation/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/01/dear-coach-you-can-beat-the-bills-without-peterson/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/01/dear-coach-you-can-beat-the-bills-without-peterson/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 23:38:16 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66074 taking my advice to run the football repeatedly against the Redskins. That was huge. Only RB Adrian Peterson's bum ankle kept that plan from working out perfectly.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/12/01/dear-coach-you-can-beat-the-bills-without-peterson/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/gerhart-not-a-bad-waiver-wire-option/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/gerhart-not-a-bad-waiver-wire-option/#comments Wed, 01 Dec 2010 01:18:34 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=66034 Brian Westbrook became the hottest name on the waiver wire this week the moment that starter Frank Gore was lost for the season. But if you miss out on Westbrook, Vikings RB Toby Gerhart is a pretty good option.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/30/gerhart-not-a-bad-waiver-wire-option/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/28/week-12-notable-nuggets/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/28/week-12-notable-nuggets/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2010 03:03:01 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=65853 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/28/week-12-notable-nuggets/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/23/mayock-vikings-should-release-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/23/mayock-vikings-should-release-favre/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2010 01:13:45 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=65508 Brett Favre is unfathomable for some, many on the outside are clamoring for the Vikings, at 3-7 and with little reasonable hope for the playoffs, to turn the page from No. 4. NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock says the time is now.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/23/mayock-vikings-should-release-favre/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych 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/2010/11/22/wyche-childress-was-easy-target/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/22/wyche-childress-was-easy-target/#comments Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:57:05 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=65431 Steve Wyche reports on the firing of Brad Childress in Minnesota, discussing whether the team quit on its head coach, what role Brett Favre played in the situation and if interim coach Leslie Frazier can be a galvanizing force in the locker room.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/11/22/wyche-childress-was-easy-target/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/rookie-cook-to-get-start-for-vikings/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/rookie-cook-to-get-start-for-vikings/#comments Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:46:42 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=59749 Chris Cook.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/rookie-cook-to-get-start-for-vikings/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/18/gailey-now-the-favorite-in-buffalo/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/18/gailey-now-the-favorite-in-buffalo/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:30:01 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44503 Chan Gailey to be hired as coach of the Bills this week.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/18/gailey-now-the-favorite-in-buffalo/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/09/seahawks-in-compliance-with-rooney-rule/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/09/seahawks-in-compliance-with-rooney-rule/#comments Sat, 09 Jan 2010 22:53:00 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44004 Leslie Frazier Saturday, and are in compliance with all regulations for their coaching search, according to league officials.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/09/seahawks-in-compliance-with-rooney-rule/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-will-interview-frazier-on-saturday/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-will-interview-frazier-on-saturday/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 23:35:31 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43953 Leslie Frazier will interview for the vacant Seattle head coaching job with Seahawks' officials Saturday in Minneapolis, a source with knowledge of the meeting said.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-will-interview-frazier-on-saturday/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-fire-mora-plan-to-interview-frazier/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-fire-mora-plan-to-interview-frazier/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:06:34 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=43924 Jim Mora and have already arranged to interview Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier, according to sources with knowledge of the developments.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/08/seahawks-fire-mora-plan-to-interview-frazier/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln