Best NFL Films Shots of Week 4
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Best NFL Films Shots of Week 4

Week 5 begins tomorrow in St. Louis with Thursday Night Football on NFL Network, where the Rams look to knock off the undefeated Arizona Cardinals in an NFC West showdown.  Before you tune into the … MORE ►

The Vault Keeper’s Pick Six for Week 3
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The Vault Keeper’s Pick Six for Week 3

“Six upcoming games that are of the utmost interest – TO ME.”

1. CHIEFS AT SAINTS

When you use the phrase, “the proud tradition of the Saints,” you are basically talking about the … MORE ►

The Vault Keeper’s Pick Six for Week 2
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The Vault Keeper’s Pick Six for Week 2

I believe it was Mark Twain who once said, “Those who have good ideas about pro football write insightful “think” pieces about the game. Those who don’t have good ideas do weekly prediction blogs.” If … MORE ►

Best NFL Films Shots of Week 1
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Best NFL Films Shots of Week 1

Tomorrow in Green Bay, Week 2 begins with Thursday Night Football action on NFL Network as the Packers and Bears renew their ancient rivalry.

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Cosell Talks: Pondering Ponder and Dalton
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Cosell Talks: Pondering Ponder and Dalton

During the season, in my role as executive producer of the “NFL Matchup” show, I do not have the luxury of studying one quarterback for three or four consecutive days. But this time of year … MORE ►

This Date In Football: Happy Birthday, Bill Brown
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This Date In Football: Happy Birthday, Bill Brown

Today, June 29, 2012, former Vikings running back Bill Brown turns 74 years old.  Brown was drafted by the Bears out of Illinois in 1961, but after one year in Chicago, was traded to the … MORE ►

TDIF: Happy Birthday, Bud Grant!
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TDIF: Happy Birthday, Bud Grant!

On May 20, 1927, all-time great Vikings coach Bud Grant was born in Superior, Wisconsin.  Grant lettered in 9 sports at the University of Minnesota.  He played on 2 NBA championship teams with the Minneapolis … MORE ►

This Day in Football: Happy Birthday Chris Hovan
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This Day in Football: Happy Birthday Chris Hovan

Today, May 12, former Viking and Buccaneer defensive tackle Chris Hovan turns 34.  During his 10 NFL seasons (2000-09) Hovan quietly became a favorite focus of our mic’d up cameras…well, perhaps quietly isn’t exactly the … MORE ►

Draft Countdown: Minnesota Vikings
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Draft Countdown: Minnesota Vikings

The 2012 NFL Draft is only hours away.  Our countdown to the first pick continues with a look back at some 2011 highlights of players drafted by and starring for the Minnesota Vikings.

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Top 100: Will Jared Allen’s Outstanding Season Move Him Up on Our Countdown?
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Top 100: Will Jared Allen’s Outstanding Season Move Him Up on Our Countdown?

In 2011, Jared Allen was .5 sacks away from tying the NFL single-season sack record.  Although he didn’t break the record, he had an outstanding season, recording 66 tackles, 4 forced fumbles, and an interception.  … MORE ►