Whether it will take a month or an entire offseason for quarterback Brett Favre to make a decision on his return to NFL, the Minnesota Vikings are just willing to wait. Their patience seems the contrary to the enthusiasm of Vikings fans who used billboard and newspaper ad to urge Favre to make mind.
According to Vikings coach Brad Childress, the three-time MVP is still healing up from the injury he suffered in the NFC championship game and the team has no intension to press the issue. He had two conversations with Favre this week but did not mention much about football.
Not only to Vikings but also to all NFL fans, Favre’s decision is worth waiting. He can just also ways cause hot discussions by making decision to retire or not to retire. Two years ago, he announced retirement at the end of his 16th season with the Green Bay Packers but put on the New York Jets jersey for 2008 season. Then last year, he made all believe that he was determined to retire with a shoulder injury. What happened at the end was that he joined the Vikings after missing all of the offseason workouts and training camp. It’s really hard to say what decision the 41-year-old quarterback will make this year. So just wait like the Vikings.
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Showing posts with label the Vikings. Show all posts
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, December 21, 2009
Vikings was beaten for the third time
It seemed that Brett Favre’s best time has gone and the Minnesota Vikings have lost the power to keep a winning streak. Starting the season 6-0, they were firstly beaten by the Pittsburgh Steelers, then after a four-game streak, they lost the second game of the season to the Arizona Cardinals. As fans began to be optimistic again after the Vikings won last week’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, they were disappointed again this week as their beloved team lost the third game of the season, being beaten by the Carolina Panthers.
Steve Smith caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and his long catch and run set up the clinching score and the Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings in a 26-7 victory. 40-year-old Favre was not the best quarterback on the field any more, instead Matt Moore, a rookie quarterback in Panthers jersey starting for the third game as replacement to injured Jake Delhomme, took the honor by throwing for a career-high 299 yards and three touchdown passes.
Smith caught nine passes for 157 yards and keyed Carolina’s 20-point fourth quarter, and Jonathan Steward added 109 yards rushing and a TD on 25 carries.
Steve Smith caught the go-ahead touchdown pass and his long catch and run set up the clinching score and the Panthers used a ferocious defense to stifle Favre, Adrian Peterson and the Vikings in a 26-7 victory. 40-year-old Favre was not the best quarterback on the field any more, instead Matt Moore, a rookie quarterback in Panthers jersey starting for the third game as replacement to injured Jake Delhomme, took the honor by throwing for a career-high 299 yards and three touchdown passes.
Smith caught nine passes for 157 yards and keyed Carolina’s 20-point fourth quarter, and Jonathan Steward added 109 yards rushing and a TD on 25 carries.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Brett Favre jersey is still best selling
According to sales records form the NFLShop.com, the Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre can still be considered to be the most popular football player as Brett Favre jersey remains No.1 in NFL player jersey sales ranking.
By helping the Vikings start at 10-1, Favre has proved that he is still in his best time despite the fact that he is at age 40. Partly because of his jersey being at the top of the jersey list, the Vikings are ranking third in team sales, following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. And Brett Favre is followed by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings’ runningback Adrian Peterson in the top 3 best selling player jerseys.
Eight of the ten best selling jerseys are quarterback jerseys, including Favre jersey, Tom Brady jersey, Peyton Manning jersey, Jay Cutler Jersey, Ben Roethlisberger jersey, Eli Manning jersey, Tony Romo jersey and Mark Sanchez jersey. Polamalu and Peterson are respectively the only safety and running back whose jersey is among the top 10 best selling jerseys.
By helping the Vikings start at 10-1, Favre has proved that he is still in his best time despite the fact that he is at age 40. Partly because of his jersey being at the top of the jersey list, the Vikings are ranking third in team sales, following the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys. And Brett Favre is followed by Steelers safety Troy Polamalu and Vikings’ runningback Adrian Peterson in the top 3 best selling player jerseys.
Eight of the ten best selling jerseys are quarterback jerseys, including Favre jersey, Tom Brady jersey, Peyton Manning jersey, Jay Cutler Jersey, Ben Roethlisberger jersey, Eli Manning jersey, Tony Romo jersey and Mark Sanchez jersey. Polamalu and Peterson are respectively the only safety and running back whose jersey is among the top 10 best selling jerseys.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Vikings CB Winfield may return to play against Seahawks
The Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield said he was“85 percent” sure he will play this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks and“100 percent” sure he’ll play next Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
After missing the last three games with injury to right foot, Winfield participated in much of Wednesday’s practice. And according to Coach Brad Childress, the last season’s Pro Bowler has been “green-lighted” to push as hard as he feels he can during practice.
Although backup cornerbacks Benny Sapp, Karl Paymah and Asher Allen have filled in relatively well, the team is just expecting Winfield to return in his Vikings jersey as soon as he is able to play. They just do not want to rush him back until he has been fully recovered as precaution.
After missing the last three games with injury to right foot, Winfield participated in much of Wednesday’s practice. And according to Coach Brad Childress, the last season’s Pro Bowler has been “green-lighted” to push as hard as he feels he can during practice.
Although backup cornerbacks Benny Sapp, Karl Paymah and Asher Allen have filled in relatively well, the team is just expecting Winfield to return in his Vikings jersey as soon as he is able to play. They just do not want to rush him back until he has been fully recovered as precaution.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Vikings waived WR Glenn Holt Thursday
After the Minnesota Vikings drafted receiver Percy Harvin, wide receiver Glenn Holt became expendable and they finally decided to waive him yesterday.
The Vikings signed Holt after he left the Cincinnati Bengals and became a free agent in the offseason. He was brought in to compete for job on kick returning. However, Harvin’s joining reduced his value. The Vikings began to put their expectation on the rookie receiver, even though Holt is a four-year veteran and led the Bengals in kick return yardage each of the past three seasons.
Harvin was not the only reason for Vikings’ move. Both receivers Jaymar Johnson and Darius Reynaud have impressed the Vikings more than Holt, thus there was no chance for him to compete for a spot any more.
The Vikings signed Holt after he left the Cincinnati Bengals and became a free agent in the offseason. He was brought in to compete for job on kick returning. However, Harvin’s joining reduced his value. The Vikings began to put their expectation on the rookie receiver, even though Holt is a four-year veteran and led the Bengals in kick return yardage each of the past three seasons.
Harvin was not the only reason for Vikings’ move. Both receivers Jaymar Johnson and Darius Reynaud have impressed the Vikings more than Holt, thus there was no chance for him to compete for a spot any more.
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Vikings won over Colts by 13-3
On Friday night's preseason opener, a lot of fans were there seeing Sage Rosenfels started for the Vikings against the Colts and help the team get a 13-3 victory.
Rosenfels led the team to all 13 of their points and the lone touchdown of the night which came from veteran running back Chester Taylor. Rosenfels had been 10 of 13 for 91 yards when it was just one quarter of play.
As for Tarvaris Jackson, who was competing with Rosenfels for starting job during offseason and training camp, he was just seven of 15 for 39 yards, partly because of knee injury he got during training camp. In next Friday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson will probably play as a starter and show his stuff with the first team offense.
Rosenfels led the team to all 13 of their points and the lone touchdown of the night which came from veteran running back Chester Taylor. Rosenfels had been 10 of 13 for 91 yards when it was just one quarter of play.
As for Tarvaris Jackson, who was competing with Rosenfels for starting job during offseason and training camp, he was just seven of 15 for 39 yards, partly because of knee injury he got during training camp. In next Friday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Jackson will probably play as a starter and show his stuff with the first team offense.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
CB Winfield is near agreement on contract extension with the Vikings
Pro Bowl cornerback Antoine Winfield is close to his goal of getting a contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, but they still need time to have terms completed.
Winfield and his agent, Ashanti Webb, were expected to meet with team officials Wednesday afternoon to complete a multiyear deal that will keep the 10-year NFL veteran with the Vikings, with whom he has been since 2004. Winfield spent the first five years of his career with the Buffalo Bills, who took him in the first round (No. 23 overall) of the 1999 draft. He has no records of buying mitchell and ness jersey online.
Winfield made his first Pro Bowl last season by intercepting two passes and making 95 tackles. He was entering the final year of his six-year, $34.8 million contract. He didn't attend the Vikings' offseason workouts because of contract dispute, but he will be in training camp by July 30 in Mankato, Minn., because the Vikings indicated that he's close to finalizing his extension.
Winfield and his agent, Ashanti Webb, were expected to meet with team officials Wednesday afternoon to complete a multiyear deal that will keep the 10-year NFL veteran with the Vikings, with whom he has been since 2004. Winfield spent the first five years of his career with the Buffalo Bills, who took him in the first round (No. 23 overall) of the 1999 draft. He has no records of buying mitchell and ness jersey online.
Winfield made his first Pro Bowl last season by intercepting two passes and making 95 tackles. He was entering the final year of his six-year, $34.8 million contract. He didn't attend the Vikings' offseason workouts because of contract dispute, but he will be in training camp by July 30 in Mankato, Minn., because the Vikings indicated that he's close to finalizing his extension.
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