Favre Watch 2010: Update

There was news out there is that the swelling in Favre's injured has yet to go down. Favre is pondering another off season on whether or not he should return to another season.According to da ESPN, the celebrity doctor (Dr. James Andrews) has advised Favre that he surgery is unavoidable. Dr. Andrews has came to this conclusion Favre sent his scans on his ankle and to determine why healing had not occurred.

After hearing this news how long will Favre wait to get the surgery. He will try to get it so that Favre will be available for 3rd preseason game. I think that it is funny especially that this news broke right around when the OTAs(Organized team activities) are coming into full swing.. As expected it seems like Favre will another training camp this season. What a shocker huh.

I do not think that fans should ponder if Favre will be back, it will be more like when will he be back in action with our beloved purple.

Joe Webb jumps 7 bags at Ces in Atlanta

I was over at the Vikings UK blog. I saw this video was impressed with this jump by the Vikes newest receiver. Who really knows if he will make the team or just be a practice squad dummy like the ones he jumped over.

No Question About It

With the draft all over and Viking drafting staff id a BIG FAT ok in my book. There is one position in particular that the Vikes did not pay much attention to. The QB position of course. The media is already trying to stir up a debate on whether or not Brett The Grey Fox will play his 20th season. The Vikes had the chance to draft Jimmy" the brat" Clausen. I am among many hoping that the Vikes would go after Clausen, at #34. It look like the Vikes did not feel the might wrath of Grandpa Brett's hand. The Vikes did not draft a "QB" more like a WR in the late rounds.Now we will have the annual Favre watch, so then the media has something to talk about.

With this move the Vikes have known all along that Brett will be back in the beloved purple and another year to piss off Packer fans that once loved him. Being in the middle of Favre Gate, my wife and I thought was hilarious to see a town turn on a player like Green Bay fans did.

Last season Brett had by far the best statical year in his career and I hope for most of the same. Is this going to be the year to shut to mouths of all these Packer fan, please I hope so.

Vikes Sign 10 Undrafted Free Agents

QB R.J. Archer, William & Mary
OG Thomas Austin, Clemson
OT Matt Hanson, Midwestern State
C Tommy Hernandez, UC-Davis
WR Aaron Rhea, Stephen F. Austin
SS Terrell Skinner, Maryland
WR Ray Small, Ohio State
WR Kelton Tindal, Newberry
CB Angelo Williams, Ferris State
OT Marlon Winn, Texas Tech

The Vikes Overall Draft

What Vikings did throughout the draft was somewhat satisfying to see the talent that they were able to pick up and fill in the pieces that they needed help with. Yesterday the Vikes did manage to draft a couple of player.

The Vikes drafted both players in the 2nd round. With the 34th overall pick, the Vikes selected CB Chris Cook out of Virginia. This is an interesting pick considering some of the DBs that were still on the board at the time. Cook has great size and is a versatile player, he was drafted as a CB, but could become a safety for the Vikes.With this pick the Vikes did address one of their top needs with Winfield getting up thier in NFL years and the uncertainy of Cedric Griffin's ACL rehab from his tear in the NFL Championship game.Will Cook be worth the risk for the Vikes. I am still surprised that Vikes passed on Jimmy Clausen, but that was expected with the Vikes scared the pissed of Grandpa Favre.

The second player in the second round that Vikes selected was Toby Gerhart out of Stanford. I really like this pick. I have been watching film during the offseason. He is a bruiser and a great third down back the Vikes needed with the departure of Chester Taylor. Now it looks like Albert Young might get 5 carries again next season with the drafting of last years Heisman Tropy runner-up.
Saturdays Picks:

Everson Griffen DE,USC: It seems this might be Ray Edward's last season with this pick. Griffen is 1st round talent, but had issues off the field. He also had problems with consistent play throughout the year.This is a great pickup by the Vikes.

Chris DeGeare, OT, Wake Forest: Not that sure who this is except he is 6'4 and 325 ponds and was an ACC honorable mention.

Nate Triplett LB, Minnesota:The Vikes selected a hometown boy. Will he make the practice squad with the core the Vikes have or be a special teamer?

Joe Webb,QB, UAB: Will he be the Joshua Cribb or T-Jack?

Mickey Shuler/Ryan D’Imperio: These guy will be talent special teamers and nothing more this season at least.



In this years draft I feel the Vikes filled the poeces they were looking for and I give them a B- for a grade.
I plan on having more on some of the recent draftees of the Vikings in the upcoming week. I cannot believe it is over already.

SKOL VIKINGS!!

The Vikes In The 1st Round

The Vikings pick was up at the #30 and they decided there was no 1st round talent left. So what did the Vikes do trade out of the 1st round completely. The was to a team in the NFC North, the Detroit Lions. The Vikes move out of the first round saw them send the #30 overall selection (which Detroit used to select California running back Jahvid Best) and their fourth-round pick (#128 overall) to the Lions in exchange for Detroit's second-round pick (#34 overall), their fourth-round pick (#100 overall), and their seventh-round pick (#214 overall).

Now with this move what will the Vikes do? Were the Vikes hoping that CB Patrick Robinson would make it past the last 2 teams. The Viking could go with Jimmy Clausen the #2 player in entire draft class by many out there. Who would have thought that Tim Tebow would have been selected before Clausen? I am one of many that thought that Clausen would have been gone by pick 10 at the latest.

Now the Vikes have the opportunity to take Clausen at the #34 pick. He is a solid pick up as the QB of the future for the Vikings. I am think Favre as maybe one more year left in his gas tank. If Clausen is not going to be wearing the beloved purple, then who will as their 1st pick in the draft.

I can see the Vikes taking Taylor Mays out of USC Safety-The 6-foot-3 safety is one of the best pure athletes in this draft, blessed with uncanny athleticism and agility. Solidly built with raw power, he possesses incredible range and even better coverage awareness. Shows the acceleration and sheer speed to assist cornerbacks over the top. Has top notch closing burst and pursuit speed to rundown ballcarriers and stay with WRs downfield.

Brian Price DT UCLA- Has good size with excellent footwork, ethic and intangibles. Has the rare ability to elevate the play of those around him. Is quick off the blocks with decent (5.03) speed and agility. Plays with good leverage. Is always moving. Shows top notch spin moves, especially to the inside. Great energy level. Shows some strength once he is in the gap.He would be a great addition to the Wall.

The Vikes have many avenues to go with their picks today. It is going to be interesting see if the Vikes have any more trade up their sleeve.

Lito Sheppard Thoughts And More

The Minnesota Vikings and Lito Sheppard agreed in terms to a 1 year deal worth 2 million. The most fans know about Sheppard was a cornerback that fuels those great Philly teams in the 00's.   Sheppard is getting up there in DB years(29), good god only a year older than me. He had a stellar career at Philly in 7 seasons voted to 2 Pro Bowl and 1 All Pro selection. The experience that Lito brings to the Vikes could supersede them taking a DB in the 1st round. Sheppard now bring the depth in the secondary that the Vikes needed.

My draft thoughts:
With this move I do not think that the Vikes will take a DB in the 1st round anymore. I did not like the idea in the 1st place. Here is a list of players that Vikes have workout:

• R.J. Archer, quarterback, William & Mary.
• Duke Calhoun, wide receiver, Memphis.
• Bruce Campbell, offensive tackle, Maryland.
• Chris Cook, defensive back, Virginia.
• Riley Cooper, wide receiver, Florida.
• Richard Dickson, tight end, LSU.
• Vladimir Ducasse, offensive tackle, Massachusetts.
• Carlos Dunlap, defensive end, Florida.
• Jonathan Dwyer, running back, Georgia Tech.
• Brandon Ghee, cornerback, Wake Forest.
• Ramon Harewood, offensive tackle, Morehead.
• Mike Iupati, offensive guard, Idaho.
• Myron Lewis, cornerback, Vanderbilt.
• Kevin Matthews, center, Texas A&M.
• Chris McCoy, defensive end, Middle Tennessee State.
• Jerome Murphy, cornerback, South Florida.
• Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, cornerback, Indiana (PA).
• Jason Pierre-Paul, defensive end, South Florida.
• Maurkice Pouncey, center, Florida.
• Patrick Robinson, cornerback, Florida State.
• John Skelton, quarterback, Fordham.
• Tim Tebow, quarterback, Florida.(you never know with the Vikes)
• Torrell Troup, defensive tackle, Central Florida

bold-1st round talent

There are also very SLIGHT possibilities that Jimmy Clausen could slide down to #30. I would love to see it, but unlikely. Look a couple of years ago with the Smith-Rodgers draft or Russell -Quinn draft as well. With the highly touted QBs and they can easily slide down the board.

In 12 hours we will all see what our beloved Viking do with their 1st round pick #30 overall.

Skol Vikes!!