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Favre's Contract Finalized?

Apparently, the wait is over, or could be over. Pro Football Talk and a local station in Minnesota are both reporting that a contract has been agreed upon by both the Minnesota Vikings, and Brett Favre...

Written by Michael Treece about 5 months ago 532 reads 2 comments
To Be Or Not To Be: Brett Favre In Purple And Gold

Is Purple or Gold considered a shade of Green? It is official; Brad Childress has stated that he will indeed meet with Brett Favre sometime this week...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 175 reads 0 comments
Why Brett Favre to Fitzgerald Is Closer Than You Think for the Vikings

Just a day or two ago, the New York Jets officially released him—yep, Brett Favre. Favre was granted his release, so IF he decided to return, he would be able to go wherever he wanted to...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 1,656 reads 5 comments
Why Percy Harvin Was The Perfect Pick

Just a few days ago, Commissioner Rodger Goodell introduced the first of five new Vikings that were acquired via the 2009 NFL Draft. The name that came out of his mouth prompted a huge shock by plenty of people...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 768 reads 28 comments
Breaking News: Jason Campbell Possibly a Viking?

With the draft just two days away, we are bound to start hearing some crazy stuff. Enter Jason Campbell. According to Pro Football Talk, if the Seahawks do not select Matt Sanchez, there is a ...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 1,704 reads 11 comments
NFL Draft Countdown: 5 Days, A Look at WRs

As posted by me at Viking Vigil earlier: With the NFL Draft quickly, approaching, there are a few spots the Vikings may look to help out with either of their top two picks...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 359 reads 1 comments
Vikings 2009 Schedule Released!

Vikings fans, the wait is over. Here is the 2009 schedule for the Minnesota Vikings. We have three games in prime time this year. Two Monday night games against division rivals, and one Sunday night game...

Written by Michael Treece about 7 months ago 614 reads 0 comments
Sage Rosenfels Deal In Minnesota Completed, Other Free Agency Updates

It is now official. Sage Rosenfels has joined the Minnesota Vikings. Sage seemed very happy to be with the team, as he became the first new guy to join the 2009 Vikings as part of the free agency carousel that began today...

Written by Michael Treece about 9 months ago 366 reads 0 comments
T.J. Houshmandzadeh in Purple...Could It Happen?

We all know who T.J. Houshmandzadeh is, is it actually possible we could see him in purple next season? It may be something the Vikings have successfully kept quiet over the past few days. In an interview on ESPN, T...

Written by Michael Treece about 9 months ago 282 reads 2 comments
Rumor Central: Nate Washington…A Viking?

With free agency set to begin within two hours, the Vikings will likely announce the trade for Houston Texans quarterback Sage Rosenfels. Rosenfels even flew into the Twin Cities today, according to Access Vikings...

Written by Michael Treece about 9 months ago 761 reads 0 comments
The Start of 2009…A Preview of Moves That Can Happen Friday

First of all, the trade for Sage Rosenfels reported first by Manimal of Viking Vigil, is all but official now. According to multiple sources, Sage is on his way to Minnesota for a fourth-round draft pick this Friday...

Written by Michael Treece about 9 months ago 504 reads 3 comments
Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Countdown: A Look at Wide Receivers

Free Agency starts in a week. There is a lot of ground to cover, in terms of possible Vikings for 2009. Here is the breakdown of who may be in the purple and gold if the Vikings want to add a wide receiver during the offseason...

Written by Michael Treece about 9 months ago 1,236 reads 7 comments
NFL Free Agency Countdown: 21 Days, a Look at Quarterbacks

With Free Agency just around the corner, the Vikings may decide to do a lot, or a little this year when it comes to free agency...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 552 reads 3 comments
If The Fans Had Their Pick, Who Would Guide the 2009 Minnesota Vikings?

Written by me earlier at Viking Vigil. Heading into the 2009 season, it is anyone’s guess who will be the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 616 reads 10 comments
Kenechi Udeze: A Big Win off the Field

On Feb. 11, 2008, Kenechi Udeze had the worst day of his life. Vikings football was the last thing on his mind. Udeze had been diagnosed with a form of leukemia...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 212 reads 6 comments
Brett Favre: Does He Still Want To Play for the Vikings?

Posted earlier by me on vikingvigil.com After just one season in New York, it appears Brett Favre will be out as quickly as he came in...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 1,558 reads 10 comments
Darren Sharper a Saint?

As of the end of the 2008 season, Vikings starting safety Darren Sharper has become an unrestricted free agent. Sharper had somewhat of a down year last season as his stats dipped a little from previous years...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 995 reads 9 comments
Evaluating the 2008 Minnesota Vikings Starters

After the Minnesota Vikings season ended in the Wild Card roundof the playoffs, it is time to look back at the season that was, and how well each starter did their job this past season...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 759 reads 0 comments
The Aftermath: Did the Minnesota Vikings' Free Agents Earn Their Money?

One year after a huge spending spree by the Minnesota Vikings, it is time to analyze exactly what each key free-agent signing has brought to the Vikings team...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 373 reads 0 comments
Who Should Lead The Vikings: Childress Vs. Frazier

The Minnesota Vikings just finished their best NFL season since the year 2000, so why are so many fans calling for Brad Childress to be fired? Childress was hired three years ago, to come in and right the ship in Minnesota...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 686 reads 6 comments
Pulling the Plug: Life Without Pat Williams

As most people know, Pat and Kevin Williams are still subject to suspensions at the begging of next season, but that is not what this article is about. We are talking about the big fellow hanging up the cleats...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 499 reads 4 comments
Are the Texas A&M Aggies Getting Snubbed?

It seems this year there are so many good basketball teams that it is nearly impossible to narrow a field down to 65. In Joe Lunardi's latest Bracketology segment on ESPN, he has the Texas A&M Aggies out of the NCAA tournament...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 77 reads 6 comments
Tracking Adrian Peterson...How Far Can He Go?

It was less than two years ago when one NFL franchise hit the jackpot yet again. Leading up to the 2007 NFL Draft, many people were debating who the Oakland Raiders should take with the No. 1 pick...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 106 reads 0 comments
Tarvaris or Not? Can He Lead the Vikings?

Fans of the Minnesota Vikings have a pretty strong opinion on Tarvaris Jackson, good or bad. With quarterback ratings of 62.5 in 2006, 70.8 in 2007, and 95.4 in 2008, he has improved his play immensely as he has matured in the league...

Written by Michael Treece about 10 months ago 641 reads 13 comments

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Michael Treece Article Archive

Favre's Contract Finalized?

To Be Or Not To Be: Brett Favre In Purple And Gold

Why Brett Favre to Fitzgerald Is Closer Than You Think for the Vikings

Why Percy Harvin Was The Perfect Pick

Breaking News: Jason Campbell Possibly a Viking?

NFL Draft Countdown: 5 Days, A Look at WRs

Vikings 2009 Schedule Released!

Sage Rosenfels Deal In Minnesota Completed, Other Free Agency Updates

T.J. Houshmandzadeh in Purple...Could It Happen?

Rumor Central: Nate Washington…A Viking?

The Start of 2009…A Preview of Moves That Can Happen Friday

Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Countdown: A Look at Wide Receivers

NFL Free Agency Countdown: 21 Days, a Look at Quarterbacks

If The Fans Had Their Pick, Who Would Guide the 2009 Minnesota Vikings?

Kenechi Udeze: A Big Win off the Field

Brett Favre: Does He Still Want To Play for the Vikings?

Darren Sharper a Saint?

Evaluating the 2008 Minnesota Vikings Starters

The Aftermath: Did the Minnesota Vikings' Free Agents Earn Their Money?

Who Should Lead The Vikings: Childress Vs. Frazier

Pulling the Plug: Life Without Pat Williams

Are the Texas A&M Aggies Getting Snubbed?

Tracking Adrian Peterson...How Far Can He Go?

Tarvaris or Not? Can He Lead the Vikings?

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