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Brett Favre: 10 Reasons He Will Suit Up for the Vikings in 2010
Posted: 3rd May 2010 by Dan Nelson in NFL
The controversy swirling around Brett Favre may have peaked following the NFL Draft, as the Minnesota Vikings did not select a quarterback, trade for a quarterback, or sign one in free agency.
The Vikings added exactly zero quarterbacks this offseason, despite "not knowing" whether Favre will return.
While the Vikings made it clear that neither Sage Rosenfels or Tarvaris Jackson will start at quarterback, they did not make it clear who actually ...
2010 NFL Mock Draft, Free Agency Edition: Sam Bradford To St. Louis Rams
Posted: 9th March 2010 by Dan Nelson in NFL
The beginning of NFL free agency turned into a spending frenzy on day one.
The Chicago Bears signed the big fish in Julius Peppers and nabbed former Minnesota Viking Chester Taylor .
The Detroit Lions made a splash, adding key players in wideout Nate Burleson and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch —while also trading for defensive tackle Corey Williams.
The Atlanta Falcons changed their draft outlook significantly by signing free agency's top cornerback ...
As reported by ESPN, Mark Cuban had some angry words for the NFL today over their playoff schedule. Cuban is unhappy because the NFL chose to put the Dallas Cowboys game on the same night as a Mavericks home game against the Utah Jazz.
Really, Mark Cuban? You're that worried about one of your 41 home games?
Apparently, Cuban is not worried about the Mavericks losing ticket sales, because the game against ...
The 2009 NFL regular season was a great one. We saw a 2000-yard rusher, two teams that nearly went undefeated, and plenty of drama.
As the playoffs begin, I want to take a look at who should win the regular season awards. We'll also look at some awards that the NFL doesn't give out.
Let's start out with some fun before we get into the real discussion:
Biggest Hits of the Year (in ...
Vikings Coach Brad Childress Grows Back Mustache in Power Play (Satire)
Posted: 2nd January 2010 by Dan Nelson in NFL
Over the last few weeks, an epic battle for control of the Vikings has raged between Brett Favre's silver scruff and Brad Childress's newly acquired beard.
Since Childress became coach of the Minnesota Vikings, he has often ruled with an iron mustache. Until recently, when the coach switched to a more "Minnesota Outdoors" look, the mustache was a staple.
Commentators have been scrutinizing Childress over his decision to grow a full beard, ...
Over the last few years, I have been really impressed with Roger Goodell and David Stern as they have revamped the images of the NFL and the NBA, respectively.
In each league, drastic changes to conduct rules have helped athletes to become more positive role models, while weeding out the lesser ones.
However, neither league is without its idiots. Much like the Plaxico Burress in the, "Oops I shot myself" incident, Gilbert ...
Mark My Words: The Minnesota Vikings Need Colt McCoy in 2010
Posted: 1st January 2010 by Dan Nelson in NFL
Over the past few years, the Minnesota Vikings have done an incredible job of using both the draft and free agency to build a talented team. The signings of Jared Allen, Steve Hutchinson, and Brett Favre were incredible moves.
Draft picks like Adrian Peterson, Sidney Rice, Percy Harvin, and Phil Loadholt also turned out to be great decisions. This year, though, is a make-or-break year when it comes to the Vikings' ...
Mark My Words: Joe Mauer Will Be a Minnesota Twin in 2011 and Beyond
Posted: 31st December 2009 by Dan Nelson in MLB
Joe Mauer is one of the most highly-anticipated free agents of this decade. He has won three batting titles, two gold gloves, and one MVP all before the age of 27. In his MVP season of 2009, Joe showed that he is entering into his prime.
With at least six to eight more years of highly productive baseball stored up in his six-foot, five-inch stature, Joe Mauer might be the best ...