Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings have released punter Chris Kluwe, who broke the news on his Twitter account. Kluwe’s age (31), salary ($1.45 million) and inconsistent play last season are all factors in the move, though his willingness to be outspoken on a variety of issues—which include his support for same sex-marriage rights—may be [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft just hours away, here’s my final 2013 NFL mock draft on the first round! Note: Though plenty of teams will inevitably move up and down, the mock draft excludes trade scenarios. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan  After striking a trade for QB Alex Smith and releasing starting [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft just hours away, here’s my final set 2013 NFL mock draft projections! 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M After striking a trade for QB Alex Smith and releasing starting right tackle Eric Winston, Kansas City’s decision with the No. 1 overall pick is almost a foregone conclusion, albeit Eric Fisher and trading [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft less than a week away, it’s time to provide some updated 2013 NFL mock draft projections. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M After striking a trade for QB Alex Smith and releasing starting right tackle Eric Winston, Kansas City’s decision with the No. 1 overall pick is almost a foregone conclusion, albeit [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft just around the corner, it’s time to unveil team-by-team projections for the first three rounds before the three-day festivities kick into swing on April 25.  Part one of the series begins with the Minnesota Vikings. First Round (No. 23 Overall): Manti Te’o, LB, Notre Dame Wait, what?  Yes, the’re [...]

The NFL released the Minnesota Vikings’ 2013 preseason schedule Wednesday. Minnesota will open the preseason at Mall of America Field against the Houston Texans. The Vikings will have back-to-back road games in Weeks 2 and 3 against the Buffalo Bills and the 2012 NFC Champions San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers-Vikings matchup [...]

The Minnesota Vikings are among the more improved teams around the league after about three weeks of 2013 NFL Free Agency.  Though the club lost a couple of solid contributors, their departures were overshadowed by the re-signings of OT Phil Loadholt, WR Jerome Simpson, S Jamarca Sanford and LB Erin Henderson and the additions [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft just over three weeks away, let’s look at some updated first-round 2013 NFL mock draft projections. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M After striking a trade for QB Alex Smith and releasing starting right tackle Eric Winston, Kansas City’s decision with the No. 1 overall pick is almost a foregone conclusion, [...]

With the 2013 NFL Draft less than a month away, it’s time to reveal updated first-round 2013 NFL mock draft projections. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M After striking a trade for QB Alex Smith and releasing starting right tackle Eric Winston, Kansas City’s decision with the No. 1 overall pick is almost a [...]

With the second phase of 2013 NFL Free Agency known as the “bargain phase” underway and since so many moves on the open market have changed team needs across the league, let’s take a look at an updated 2013 NFL mock draft. 1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M It’s safe [...]