Posts Tagged ‘Rick Spielman’
Posted: Thursday, June 21st, 2012 | Ian Rapoport Tags: Vikings, Percy Harvin, Rick Spielman
A seemingly sleepy Vikings minicamp was turned on its head this week by comments made by WR Percy Harvin. He said he was unhappy, then demanded a trade, then bolted for the second day of practice. Sure he’s back today, but nothing has been resolved. It was a mess that was not rare for the Vikings. This is the same organization that allowed its coach Brad Childress to waive Randy Moss without telling management. What stood out to me after two days at Winter Park is how things have changed. This time, for the first time in a long time, there is one man running the franchise. GM Rick Spielman emerged as the face of the team, and that became […]
Posted: Sunday, April 22nd, 2012 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2012 NFL Draft, Justin Blackmon, Leslie Frazier, Matt Kalil, Minnesota Vikings, Morris Claiborne, Rick Spielman
Many are assuming that the Vikings will take left tackle Matt Kalil with the third overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, but comments that coach Leslie Frazier made to The Star Tribune on Sunday might cast that idea in doubt.
Posted: Saturday, March 10th, 2012 | Gil Brandt Tags: 2012 pro days, Buddy Nix, Buffalo Bills, Colbert, Kevin, Mike Tomlin, Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Rick Spielman
Ohio State held its pro day Friday in front of 22 teams, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and GM Kevin Colbert, Vikings GM Rick Spielman and Bills GM Buddy Nix.
Posted: Friday, May 20th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: First and 10, Cam Newton, Dave Dameshek, John Skelton, Jon Kitna, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Marcedes Lewis, Mark Ingram, Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman, Rookie Premiere
Who says the NFL and the NFLPA don’t get along? The NFLPA is holding its annual Rookie Premiere event in Los Angeles on Friday, with recent draft picks from all 32 teams on hand – mainly to have photos taken for football cards. The NFLPA has been kind enough to allow NFL Network and NFL.com cameras into the event,
Posted: Thursday, April 28th, 2011 | NFL.com Staff Tags: 2011 NFL Draft, Bill Musgrave, Christian Ponder, Jake Locker, Leslie Frazier, Mike Mayock, Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman
The first big shock of the draft didn’t last long. It went precisely four picks, from the time the Titans took Jake Locker eighth overall until the Vikings made Christian Ponder the 12th pick overall and the fourth quarterback selected in the draft.
Posted: Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Visanthe Shiancoe, Joe Webb, Leslie Frazier, Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman
At least one Vikings player believes the team’s window to win is still open, a factor that will no doubt play a role in the team’s decision at quarterback.
Posted: Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 | Frank Tadych Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Joe Webb, Leslie Frazier, Rick Spielman
The unsettled quarterback situation in Minnesota is one of the most intriguing of the offseason. Much like the Cardinals, Panthers, Titans, Redskins and 49ers, the Vikings have no clear-cut starter and are in search of the next franchise passer.
Posted: Wednesday, August 25th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Bernard Berrian, Greg Camirillo, Javon Walker, Minnesota Vikings, Percy Harvin, Rick Spielman, Sidney Rice, Solomon Wilcots
The Vikings continued their emergency measures at wide receiver on Wednesday when they acquired veteran Greg Camarillo from the Miami Dolphins.
Posted: Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Chester Pitts, Chris Clemons, Dallas Cowboys, Devin McCourty, Dez Bryant, Justin Gage, Miami Dolphins, michael lewis, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, Peria Jerry, Rick Spielman, San Francisco 49ers, Taylor Mays, Tennessee Titans, Terrell Suggs
The knee injury that ended the rookie season of Falcons DT Peria Jerry was never fully disclosed, and rumors continue to swirl about the exact nature of the injury.
Posted: Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman, Terrell Owens
The latest team to deny intereste in Terrell Owens is the Vikings. For now, the market for T.O. appears to be right where it has been throughout the offseason.
Posted: Thursday, February 25th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Favre, Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman
The Minnesota Vikings are still waiting for their answer from Brett Favre, but Jay Leno isn’t.
Posted: Monday, February 15th, 2010 | Frank Tadych Tags: E.J. Henderson, Minnesota Vikings, Rick Spielman
Vikings LB E.J. Henderson‘s comeback from a fractured femur is underway.
Posted: Sunday, February 14th, 2010 | NFL.com Staff Tags: Brett Favre, Chester Taylor, Minnesota Vikings, Pat Williams, Ray Edwards, Rick Spielman, Sage Rosenfels, Tarvaris Jackson
Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman said Saturday the team will give Brett Favre time to make a decision on whether to return, and that the team intends to sign free agent RB Chester Taylor.