Gross Signed Damn

Jordan Gross "was" going to be a one of the top sought after linemen during the Free Agency period. Gross and the Panthers inked a deal for 6 years worth 60 mil. The Vikes were hoping to have a chance at luring him to their squad.Now it looks like Gross would like to end his career with Carolina. So far he has started every game of his career at the Tackle position. Now it looks like the Vikes will need to find someone else to fill the void that they have at right side of the line.

Jeff Garcia?

With the Vikes in a search of a QB and the Bus cutting ties with Jeff Garcia.Garcia would be a good match for the Vikes this season. Garcia quarterback that is a competitor, he will give it his all every down of every week.He have many tool in his pocket to give to the team that does pick him up. He is a leader on the field, mobile QB(rushing over 2000 yards for his career), but not a run first quarterback,good decision making on the fly. Garcia does not throw many interceptions, which he is averaging 1 interception for every 44 passes attempts.He has not had over 20 passing touchdown in a season for a while, but with the1-2 punch with Peterson and Taylor. This means that Garcia would not have to be relied on to make big play after big play. He would be an addition and upgrade from the QB's the Vikes had last season. With the addition of Garcia, many sports critics say that the Vikes would be considered one of the top team in the NFC in the upcoming season. With Garcia out there it will be interesting to see if the Vikes do go after him. It would be a dumb move if they don't even try. He has proven that he can win in the NFL, something that Vikes need from their QB.

Brett Favre Retirement 2.0

It looks like that Brett Favre did it again. He has announced his retirement with the Jets yesterday at a new conference. Favre says it is time hang up the cleats for good this time.Right now, I am not sure what to think right nowabout this news. This is the 2nd retirement for Favre in the past 12 months and then there was the whole Green Bay fiasco all summer long.
The Jets already placed him on reserve-retired list, meaning the quarterback’s retirement paperwork had been filed with the NFL — something he didn’t do last winter with the Packers.
If the Jets had simply released him.In fact, an ESPN report said that Favre’s agent, Bus Cook, had explored getting his client let go from his contract.But now Favre and the Jets say there was never a request for a release from his contract.It is going to be interesting to see what all happens this offseason. There have been reports again that Favre is longing to go to the Vikes. It remains to be seen if anything will happen between Favre and the Vikes in the near future. For now at least, Favre is a retiree, but this one just might be for good, he and the NFL can move forward. This will be more realistic if Farve is not on a NFL roster this September.

Vikes Help NFC in Pro Bowl

On Sunday, three members of the Minnesota Viking made key play at vital times in the game.The NFC was down 14-10 with less 5 minutes left in the 3rd quarter. The AFC was at the NFC 32, with a score could have potentially sealed the game for the AFC. It was not meant to be for the AFC. Kerry Collins looked and went deep to Brandon Marshall, but the pass was intercepted by Antonio Winfield and returned it to the NFC 30.
The NFC offense did not score points with the turnover, but did manage give the AFC the ball at their 20. The first play of the series was a pass, not making it better than the previous. Jared Allen, stripped the ball from behind on Collins, recovered his own fumble to the 10 yards line. The NFC had the ball for one play, the ball was handed off to Adrian Peterson for a 10 yard TD to give the NFC the lead 17-14.
This was a key score in the game to lead the NFC to a victory 31-21.The MVP of the game was Larry Fitzgerald, he had 5 catches for 81 yards and 2 TD's.

The Viking play in the Pro Bowl:

• The Williams Brothers: Kevin had 4 solo tackles, Phat Pat 3 tackles
• Jared Allen: 3 tackles and fumble recovery
• Adrian Peterson: carried the ball 8 times for 48 yards and a TD
• Steve Hutchinson did play almost the entire game.
• Antonio Winfield: 4 tackles and INT
  

It is official the NFL season is over let the speculation of what does should do begin.

Cassel Tagged

That is right ladies and gentlemen, New England has announced that they stamped the franchise tag over Matt Cassel's head.What does this mean to Vikings to acquire Cassel as their QB? The move means the quarterback remains a free agent, but the Patriots can match any offer made by another team or allow him to sign with that team in exchange for two first-round draft picks.
This will ensure that the Pats have an insurance policy in place, if Tom Brady will not be healthly enough to go at the season opener. If Cassel does sign with the Pats this season, he will be getting 1 year-14.65 mil this season, but the Pats might also trade him based on Brady's progress. There is no way that the Pats will be able to keep two QBs whose contracts would take up 25 percent of the salary cap. It will be an interesting one to see what all traspires with the QB issue in New England.

More Favre Rumors

Chris Mortensen has now added his opinion to the town of Rumorville. It was last week, the Peter King voiced his opinion that Favre would be a Viking. Now Chris Mortensen reports that Favre could be angling to be a Viking next season. It would not be an involved trade, because this would cost the Jets multiple 1st round picks.

The Jets reportedly would like an indication from Favre about his future plans by February 18th, when the NFL combine starts.If Favre does stay a Jet, he may need to restructure his contract considering the tightness of their salary cap or this does not happen the Jets could just full out release Favre. Nobody knows what the interest the Vikes have in Favre. We all know that he can make plays and can hit a receiver is stride that would be a nice change.This will be another interesting drama. I hope that ti is not DRAWN out like it was last season.

Steelers Win in Final Minute

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers became the only franchise with 6 Super Bowl wins. The game was dominated by Pittsburgh most of the game. The Cards were down 10-7 and at the Steeler 2 yard line with 18 seconds left in the half. The Cards were going to come out of the half right? Nope not quite. Instead, Kurt Warner threw a slant pass to Boldin and Defensive Player of the Year James Harrison intercepted the pass and went the distance for 100 yards. This took the Steelers in to halftime with a 17-7 lead.
The game came alive in the fourth quarter with the Cards down 20-7. It was then the Cardinal passing attack came to life.Fitzgerald made six of his seven catches for 115 of his 127 yards and both touchdowns in the final 5 1/2 minute. The last touchdown put the Cards up for a while, but Arizona scored too fast give Big Ben and Company with enough time for a great drive.Big Ben lead the Steeler to a 78 yard march down the field for a Santonio Holmes TD grab with 35 seconds left in the game.It sealed the deal with Cardinal miracle march in the playoffs was over.