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Bill Parcells may be about to accept job as Atlanta Falcons' vice president - (12/19)

Bill Parcells is offered vice president job with Atlanta Falcons - (12/19)

Jackson's decisions, footwork scrutinized - (12/19)

The quarterback regressed with four turnovers, even though team won.

QB The Problem? - (12/18)

All the talk about the Vikings this week will be the play of youngin' Tarvaris Jackson against Da Bears on MNF. You are going to hear talk about picking up Philadelphia Eagles veteran Donovan McNabb who many think would look good in purple and reunite himself with former Eagles offensive coordinator and now Vikes head-coach Brad Childress. I am not a member of that camp. Sure, McNabb would be better able to handle the "Eight in a Box" defensive formula that every one is now employing against the Vikings running game. Sure, McNabb would not make poor choices throwing the ball in the red zone. And McNabb would be a mentor to the young Jackson and help him develop into an elite NFL quarterback. And that's why I would be against it. The only way McNabb comes to the Vikings is to play another two to three years as the...

Sports Writers Who Don't Play Sports - (12/18)

I can only assume that Star Tribune sports columnist Jim Souhan does not play football or perhaps any sport because he clearly doesn't understand how a leg cramp feels.

Cowboys' Williams appeals; QB Romo recovering, likely to play - (12/18)

Access Vikings: 7 to Pro Bowl - (12/18)

Rookie running back Adrian Peterson, fullback Tony Richardson, guard Steve Hutchinson, center Matt Birk, safety Darren Sharper, defensive tackle Kevin Williams and nose tackle Pat Williams were named for the Feb. 10 game in Honolulu.

5 in a row: Vikings creep closer to playoff spot (AP) - (12/18)

This, arguably, is the biggest cliche in sports: one game at a time. The Minnesota Vikings don't care if this comes across as dull because their commitment -- overstated or not -- to such a focused approach is working. Five straight victories have pushed the Vikings (8-6) close to a playoff appearance that was so improbable a few weeks ago.

Sean Taylor voted to NFL Pro Bowl team, three weeks after he was killed in house invasion - (12/18)

Pro Bowl player comments - (12/18)

The Vikings just sent some comments from the Pro Bowl-bound players: Adrian Peterson: ?This is a great honor as a rookie and I?m proud to be selected. More important than that is that some of the guys who made it possible for me to go are also going, like Hutch, Birk and Tony. This was one of my goals coming into the season and it feels good to accomplish that. I?m blessed by the individual honor, but I know we have some team goals we are still striving for.? Pat Williams: ?I want to thank all the fans that voted for me and my teammates. It?s a blessing to be voted in outright and it?s nice to know that all the hard work over the years has paid off. I appreciate being recognized by the other players in the league, it means a lot to me.? Darren Sharper: ?I think the number of guys we had make the Pro Bowl is a reflection of the team as a whole. We are on a hot streak right now and we?re being recognized for our success. It?s a good representation of how the team is playing overall that people are paying attention. When you get to the stage of your career that I?m at, you don?t know how many more of these honors are going to come your way, so you really appreciate it more. It will be nice to bring my parents and my brother out there and let them enjoy the whole atmosphere.? Tony Richardson: ?Something like this is a credit to all the good people you have around you. It takes everyone doing their job for anyone to get recognition. Without a great line in front of you and some great running backs behind you, you?re nothing. I?m blessed to be surrounded by good people and Eric Bieniemy deserves a lot of credit. It?s not very often two guys from a backfield are going be Pro Bowlers. It?s humbling for me to know that the Vikings took a chance on me two years ago and that I was able to make the most of the chance they gave me.? Kevin Williams: ?I?m very excited to have a chance to represent the Vikings and extra excited that Pat is going to make the trip again. Pro Bowls are great but we want to keep improving on defense and winning games. This says a lot about our defense overall and the other guys around us played a huge part in our getting selected.? Matt Birk: ?I?m fortunate to have great teammates and this is a reflection on them. I consider it a team honor and I?m fortunate to be surrounded by talented guys and good teammates. Anybody can look good when you?re playing with some of the best in the business.? Steve Hutchinson: ?I?m happy that we have a bunch of guys who made the Pro Bowl and will represent the team. It?s a testament to what we did on the field so far this year and an honor to be selected by your peers, coaches and fans. It shows that we must have been doing something right this year.?

Childress press conference highlights - (12/18)

CB Antoine Winfield has a strained pectoral muscle and WR Sidney Rice has a sprained ankle, according to Vikings coach Brad Childress. Childress said their status is "uncertain" for Sunday's key game against the Washington Redskins. But, given a short week, both may be in danger of missing the game. Meanwhile, Childress lamented that LB E.J. Henderson did not make the Pro Bowl team, although he was named a second alternate. LB Heath Farwell (second), K Ryan Longwell (first) and LT Bryant McKinnie (second) were also alternates. Other highlights from the press conference: * G Artis Hicks was able to play few snaps, after missing the last game against the San Francisco 49ers with a back injury. * S Tank Williams is expected to return to the lineup Sunday against the Redskins. * Childress said LS Cullen Loeffler may have been distracted last night, because his wife was in labor.

Seven Vikings named to Pro Bowl - (12/18)

Rookie Adrian Peterson was among seven Vikings selected to the Pro Bowl team. Joining him are: Kevin Williams, Pat Williams, Tony Richardson, Steve Hutchinson, Matt Birk and Darren Sharper.

Ticket update - (12/18)

The Vikings have approximately 1,400 tickets available for Sunday's final regular-season home game. The team feels "good about the positive direction of current sales," vice president Steve LaCroix said. The Vikings struggled to sell out earlier in the season. But with the team in the playoff hunt, they shouldn't have any problems this week.

Vikings keep moving up - (12/18)

The Vikings offense was sloppy on Monday night, but moved up two spots to No. 11. A dominant defensive performance helped the Vikings move up to No. 20, although they remain last against the pass. On offense, the Vikings clearly took a step backwards, with Tarvaris Jackson looking as skittish as he had earlier this season. He made two terrible throws that, at this point in the season, are inexcusable. The Chicago Bears didn't blitz cornerbacks, like the San Francisco 49ers did, but brought everyone else to bottle up Chester Taylor and Adrian Peterson. Jackson wasn't able to capitalize, and his mistakes would have been far more costly against most other teams. For the Bears to manage just 10 points off Minnesota's four turnovers is an apparent reflection of how far their offense has fallen since last season.

Vikings 20, Bears 13: A second-half renewal - (12/18)

Two second-half touchdowns by Adrian Peterson salvaged a victory in which the Vikings made four turnovers. The defense shut out Chicago after halftime without Antoine Winfield, who left because of a shoulder injury.

Sid Hartman: Cosell responsible for making 'MNF' into spectacle it is - (12/17)

The famed announcer rubbed many people the wrong way, including Bud Grant, but the man was a character who made for great memories.

Patrick Reusse: Bears dust off Orton just in time to aid Purple's push - (12/17)

The Chicago defense was up to the task, but its former third-string quarterback was not.

Meltdown at Dome was turning point - (12/17)

Since Adrian Peterson thumped the Chargers in November, San Diego's run defense has rebounded.

Jim Souhan: Jackson struggles, reminding us he's still a project - (12/17)

The Vikings are 8-2 with Jackson as a starter, but he hasn't yet shown what it takes to be a playoff quarterback.

Vikings manage to contain Hester - (12/17)

Devin Hester burned Minnesota in three earlier meetings, and Minnesota coaches were determined to not let that happen again.

Broken play fixes it all up - (12/17)

The Vikings' Adrian Peterson was handcuffed in the first half but broke through in the second.

Jackson hurt - (12/17)

They keep going down. QB Tarvaris Jackson was shoved out of bounds, and he limped along the sideline. Brooks Bollinger is in the game for a crucial third-and-goal from the Bears' nine-yard line. Jackson is being looked at by a team doctor and head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman.

Rice carted off - (12/17)

The Vikings lost another key player. WR Sidney Rice was carted off after a right ankle injury. Rice tried to jog it off, but he did not look too good. Also, WR Robert Ferguson was on the sideline, as well. Vikings are thin at receiver, with Troy Williamson inactive. This means more playing time for Aundrae Allison.

Vikings CB Winfield leaves game (PA SportsTicker) - (12/17)

MINNEAPOLIS (Ticker) - Minnesota Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield left Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears with a shoulder injury.

Vikings CB Antoine Winfield leaves game with shoulder injury (AP) - (12/17)

Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield left Monday night's game against Chicago at halftime with a shoulder injury. It was not immediately clear on what play Winfield was injured in the second quarter, but the loss took away one of the game's best tackling cornerbacks from the Minnesota secondary. Winfield was stellar in the first half, especially on a play early in the first quarter against Devin...

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