About Carl Knowles

Carl Knowles (Contributor) is a former member of the Professional Bowler Association and an avid lifelong Vikings fan. When he is not bowling you can find him on websites and forum pages sharing his creative insight and enthusiasm for the Minnesota Vikings any chance he gets. Carl was a Phoenix Institute of Technology and Purdue University standout who currently enjoys the challenge of being a graphic director in the printing business. You can follow him on twitter @carlknowles_vt.

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Apr 19, 2015
Zenner is a one cut back with quick feet and good vision. The 5’11 223 pound ball carrier is a highly instinctive runner who has an impressive knack for cutting and stepping through tackles. Zenner’s blend of power, size, quickness, balance and finesse make him hard to bring down on first contact.
Apr 13, 2015
Unlocking the potential of Cordarrelle Patterson is simply all about how you line him up and get him the football. Patterson just needs a little help getting separation. You can waste time trying to coach that up, or you can simply line him up off the line (in the slot or backfield) to help put the ball in his hands.
Apr 12, 2015
The most under rated player in the 2015 draft class has to be Cinninatti’s 6’0” 251 pound ILB Jeff Luc.
Apr 8, 2015
Miami’s standout MLB Denzel Perryman is a stout and sturdy 5’11” 236 pound old-school prototypical inside backer who defends his turf and can deliver a hit as hard as any player in the draft.The Vikings could play the waiting game in hopes of stealing Perryman for a song and a dance.
Apr 6, 2015
One DE draft prospect whose stock is on the rise based on a similar freakish combination of size, athleticism and agility is LSU’s Danielle Hunter.
Apr 5, 2015
Cornerback is widely believed to be an area of need for the Vikings, and I certainly suspect Rick Spielman and Mike Zimmer might look to draft more than one versatile defensive back again this year.
Mar 29, 2015
What makes Matias most valuable to NFL teams is his experience and versatility as a three-year starter playing both guard and tackle on a very successful football team.
Mar 24, 2015
The Minnesota Vikings announced that they have agreed to terms with former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Casey Matthews.
Mar 22, 2015
At 6’4” 229 pounds, Brandon Bridge has the combination of size, athleticism and elite arm strength that have scouts enamored with his long term potential.
Mar 5, 2015
In 2014 Mike Zimmer stamped his mark on the Minnesota Vikings defense by getting quick development and quality production from his young outside linebackers Anthony Barr and Gerald Hodges.