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/2011/10/07/first-and-10-last-chance-to-vote/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/07/first-and-10-last-chance-to-vote/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:39:37 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=88433 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/10/07/first-and-10-last-chance-to-vote/feed/ 0 nflstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/if-leinart-is-out-whats-next-for-cardinals/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/if-leinart-is-out-whats-next-for-cardinals/#comments Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:16:56 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=59746 Matt Leinart is very real, what happens next?]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/27/if-leinart-is-out-whats-next-for-cardinals/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/16/vikings-showed-interest-in-garcia/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/16/vikings-showed-interest-in-garcia/#comments Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:58:26 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=59037 Brett Favre, then how about Jeff Garcia? Apparently that's what the Vikings were thinking.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/08/16/vikings-showed-interest-in-garcia/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/with-or-without-favre-t-jax-keeps-approach/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/with-or-without-favre-t-jax-keeps-approach/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2010 22:45:56 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=57127 Tarvaris Jackson, in the unenviable position as the backup to Brett Favre, isn't letting the looming announcement of No. 4's return change his approach to training camp.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/06/with-or-without-favre-t-jax-keeps-approach/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/29/more-possible-suitors-for-jamarcus-russell-surface/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/29/more-possible-suitors-for-jamarcus-russell-surface/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:56:49 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=56873 JaMarcus Russell will end up on an NFL roster. No one can really say when, and it's more likely to be later rather than sooner, but still ... eventually. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/29/more-possible-suitors-for-jamarcus-russell-surface/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/13/roundup-jackson-is-apparent-top-option-behind-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/13/roundup-jackson-is-apparent-top-option-behind-favre/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:37:10 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=56241 Brad Childress basically confirmed that Tarvaris Jackson is the top option for the Vikings in the event (however unlikely it appears) that Brett Favre doesn't return.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/13/roundup-jackson-is-apparent-top-option-behind-favre/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/05/vikings-jackson-considered-but-didnt-request-trade/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/05/vikings-jackson-considered-but-didnt-request-trade/#comments Wed, 05 May 2010 20:28:28 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=54816 Tarvaris Jackson, who sits in the unenviable position of waiting on word from Brett Favre, said it has crossed his mind that he wanted a change, but he never requested a trade.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/05/05/vikings-jackson-considered-but-didnt-request-trade/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych t_jackson_050510_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/14/vikings-will-give-favre-time-want-taylor-back/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/14/vikings-will-give-favre-time-want-taylor-back/#comments Sun, 14 Feb 2010 18:17:17 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=46871 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.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/02/14/vikings-will-give-favre-time-want-taylor-back/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-on-the-metrodome-field-in-vikings-purple/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-on-the-metrodome-field-in-vikings-purple/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 23:35:46 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33320 Brett Favre took the field at 6:20 p.m. local time, with fellow Minnesota QBs Tarvaris Jackson and John David Booty. Sage Rosenfels won't play in tonight's preseason game against the Chiefs because of an ankle injury.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-on-the-metrodome-field-in-vikings-purple/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-will-start-for-vikings-tonight-play-up-to-two-series/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-will-start-for-vikings-tonight-play-up-to-two-series/#comments Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:09:29 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33302 Brett Favre will start tonight's preseason game against the Chiefs and play one to two series, according to a team official.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/21/favre-will-start-for-vikings-tonight-play-up-to-two-series/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/some-execs-think-tarvaris-jackson-to-be-odd-man-out/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/some-execs-think-tarvaris-jackson-to-be-odd-man-out/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 22:08:32 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33091 Tarvaris Jackson being shopped in the near future now that Brett Favre is in town.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/some-execs-think-tarvaris-jackson-to-be-odd-man-out/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/fantasy-spin-vikings-favre-agree-to-terms/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/fantasy-spin-vikings-favre-agree-to-terms/#comments Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:08:12 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=33035 Brett Favre's presence will help the fantasy value of receivers Bernard Berrian, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin and tight end Visanthe Shiancoe. Look at Favre as a viable No. 2 fantasy quarterback and worth a middle- to late-round selection.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/18/fantasy-spin-vikings-favre-agree-to-terms/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano Brett Favre http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/16/childress-not-ready-to-name-starting-qb/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/16/childress-not-ready-to-name-starting-qb/#comments Sun, 16 Aug 2009 23:09:07 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32963 in no rush to name a regular season starter after the Vikings' first preseason game, a 13-3 road win over the Indianapolis Colts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/16/childress-not-ready-to-name-starting-qb/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/12/childress-undecided-on-starters-qb-rotation/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/12/childress-undecided-on-starters-qb-rotation/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:03:30 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32677 Brad Childress would manage his quarterback competition by giving Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels equal reps in Friday's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/12/childress-undecided-on-starters-qb-rotation/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/vikings-coach-childress-not-worried-about-jacksons-health/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/vikings-coach-childress-not-worried-about-jacksons-health/#comments Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:12:23 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32336 Tarvaris Jackson revealed that he "felt something pop for a quick second" in his left knee, Vikings coach Brad Childress said he isn't concerned about the quarterback pushing himself too hard.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/08/vikings-coach-childress-not-worried-about-jacksons-health/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/07/vikings-qb-jackson-limps-in-practice/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/07/vikings-qb-jackson-limps-in-practice/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:42:06 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=32241 Tarvaris Jackson limped off the field during Friday night's practice session. Jackson appeared to aggravate his sprained left knee, an injury that had kept him out of training camp for several days.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/07/vikings-qb-jackson-limps-in-practice/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-camp-report-qb-is-still-the-focus/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-camp-report-qb-is-still-the-focus/#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:38:39 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31942 Steve Wyche was in Mankato, Minn., checking out Vikings training camp. Wyche says Minnesota's QB situation -- even without Brett Favre in the mix -- is still intriguing. Tarvaris Jackson returned to the practice field for the first time since spraining his left knee, and Sage Rosenfels looked comfortable at the helm of the first-team offense.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-camp-report-qb-is-still-the-focus/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-qb-jackson-returns-to-practice/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-qb-jackson-returns-to-practice/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 20:16:19 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31895 Tarvaris Jackson sprained his left knee Saturday, but he practiced with the team Wednesday morning.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/vikings-qb-jackson-returns-to-practice/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/jackson-back-in-action-for-vikings/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/jackson-back-in-action-for-vikings/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:54:10 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31844 Tarvaris Jackson went through the majority of practice and saw his most extensive action since spraining his left knee Saturday morning.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/05/jackson-back-in-action-for-vikings/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/02/jackson-being-treated-vikings-not-adding-a-qb/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/02/jackson-being-treated-vikings-not-adding-a-qb/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:45:34 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31589 Brad Childress said Tarvaris Jackson stayed inside Sunday to receive treatment on his sprained left knee, which is expected to sideline the quarterback until sometime next week. Childress also said the team doesn't plan to sign another QB.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/08/02/jackson-being-treated-vikings-not-adding-a-qb/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/31/qb-jackson-practicing-with-vikings-first-team/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/31/qb-jackson-practicing-with-vikings-first-team/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:39:57 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31400 Tarvaris Jackson appears to be maintaining a business-like approach to the team's quarterback battle.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/31/qb-jackson-practicing-with-vikings-first-team/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/29/vikings-ready-to-move-on-without-favre/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/29/vikings-ready-to-move-on-without-favre/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:27:04 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31227 Brett Favre to be their quarterback, but the future Hall of Famer decided to stay retired. Now, Tarvaris Jackson and Sage Rosenfels will compete for the starting job. Coach Brad Childress is focused on moving on from the Favre talk and said the team is "more than content" with Jackson and Rosenfels competing for the right to lead the offense.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/29/vikings-ready-to-move-on-without-favre/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/billick-rosenfels-and-jackson-are-not-the-answer/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/billick-rosenfels-and-jackson-are-not-the-answer/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:28:22 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31111 Brian Billick, a former Ravens coach and Vikings offensive coordinator, was chatting with NFL fans when news of QB Brett Favre's decision to stay retired was announced. Billick weighed in on the Vikings' quarterback situation. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/billick-rosenfels-and-jackson-are-not-the-answer/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/fantasy-spin-favre-decides-to-remain-retired/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/fantasy-spin-favre-decides-to-remain-retired/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:10:19 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31105 Brett Favre has decided to remain retired rather than play for the Vikings. Michael Fabiano breaks down the fantasy implications of Favre's decision.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/fantasy-spin-favre-decides-to-remain-retired/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano 81707369AB039_Buffalo_Bills http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/latest-on-brett-favre-no-news/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/latest-on-brett-favre-no-news/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:57:08 +0000 Jason La Canfora http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=31051 Bus Cook says there's nothing to report from the Brett Favre camp.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/07/28/latest-on-brett-favre-no-news/feed/ 0 jasonlacanfora 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/2009/06/25/roundup-long-term-deal-coming-soon-for-peppers/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/25/roundup-long-term-deal-coming-soon-for-peppers/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:58:37 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=29613 Julius Peppers has been unhappy for most of the offseason and demanded a trade. But after months of rumors and no movement, Peppers signed his one-year franchise tender on Wednesday worth $16.7 million. Now, he's apparently open to signing a long-term extension with the team.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/25/roundup-long-term-deal-coming-soon-for-peppers/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/11/grossman-poised-to-compete-for-backup-job-with-texans/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/11/grossman-poised-to-compete-for-backup-job-with-texans/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:20:50 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=29076 Super Bowl for the Chicago Bears, Rex Grossman looks as if he will compete for the No. 2 quarterback job in Houston.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/11/grossman-poised-to-compete-for-backup-job-with-texans/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln r_grossman_061009_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/29/vikings-jackson-competition-with-rosenfels-is-50-50/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/29/vikings-jackson-competition-with-rosenfels-is-50-50/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 19:54:06 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=28361 Tarvaris Jackson said that his quarterback competition with Sage Rosenfels is even up, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/29/vikings-jackson-competition-with-rosenfels-is-50-50/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/12/fantasy-spin-what-if-favre-does-come-back/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/12/fantasy-spin-what-if-favre-does-come-back/#comments Tue, 12 May 2009 17:43:20 +0000 Michael Fabiano http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=27550 Michael Fabiano talks about the fantasy implications of Brett Favre's possible return to the NFL.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/05/12/fantasy-spin-what-if-favre-does-come-back/feed/ 0 Michael Fabiano Brett Favre