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Too Early for the Minnesota Vikings and Donovan McNabb to Hook-Up
Posted: 27th March 2010 by Michael Vichael in NFL
As a Vikes fan, at face value it's nice to hear that a great QB like the Eagles' Donovan McNabb would express privately that if traded, his first choice would be to reconnect with his old OC Brad Childress in Minnesota.Unfortunately, it won't happen. Not this year. For the Vikings, it would be like pursuing a serious relationship with your ex-wife while being married.Reports of Brett Favre's demise are premature. ...
Part 1: If I Were the Vikings’ Rick Spielman (One Month Prior to the Draft)
Posted: 25th March 2010 by Michael Vichael in NFL
Rick Spielman does not officially hold the General Manager title for the Minnesota Vikings franchise. But as the VP of Player Personnel, Spielman runs the draft, making final calls on draft day according to ESPN's Kevin Seifert.
Many of us fans would love to be Rick right now!
Count me in as a firm believer in the general philosophy of taking the BPA (Best Player Available). But my interpretation goes a little deeper and perhaps ...
The Vikings’ Ship Isn’t Sunk Yet…But Is Brett Favre Fizzling?
Posted: 28th December 2009 by Michael Vichael in NFL
Vikes fans have a history of paranoia.
Longtime fans remember that we were the first franchise to go 0-4 in the Super Bowl.
More recently, disappointing endings to 15-1 ('98) and 14-2 ('00) seasons, as well as losing Randy Moss, haveáemotionallyájoltedáyounger fans.
Some of the more paranoid amongst us point to two terrible, mailed-inágames against the Cards and Panthers and the public feud between Brad Childress and ...