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Norv wants to get Adrian touches in open space, and one way to accomplish that is to throw him the ball more often. In 2013, Adrian only caught 29 balls for 171 yards and 1 touchdown.
The Vikings claimed Shaun Prater off waivers on October 22, 2013 from the Philadelphia Eagles. Prater was originally drafted in the fifth round with pick 156 in 2012 by the Cincinnati Bengals. A knee injury derailed his rookie season and forced him on injured reserve for almost the entire year.
There is an old saying: “If you can’t beat ’em, trick them into joining you.” Or something like that. If […]
Can Christian Ponder develop into a great NFL quarterback too? If he can hang around the league long enough, I think he has enough skill set to be able to pull off a “Gannon like” MVP season at some point in his career.
Wright emerged last season with the Vikings as a legitimate big play threat by leading the team with a 16.7 yards per catch average. At Arkansas he had 3 consecutive seasons where he had 40 or more receptions and averaged over 17 yards per catch.
The well-traveled Norv Turner is officially the new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator. Unless Turner decides to show a new wrinkle at age 61, it’s safe to say the Vikings will employ a vertical passing attack mixed with a strong running game long known as the Air Coryell offensive system.
Horton is well liked because he frequently adjusts to his players strengths and weakness by incorporating what they like and do well. Horton is a detail-oriented coach that says his scheme is difficult to learn and that young players struggle to get playing time.
The idea of bring Bevell’s youthful energy, experience and knowledge working with the Vikings’ personnel is intriguing.
Fresno State’s QB Derek Carr takes on USC in the Las Vegas Bowl. USC has a solid defensive front, so it will be interesting to see if Derek can rise to the occasion and prove he is worthy of a top 10 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.
I don’t think the last three weeks are a fluke. Frazier knows how to finish a season strong and the Vikings offense has looked balanced and efficient under Cassel’s leadership. If Adrian Peterson is back in the lineup Sunday, I think the Vikings will have a sporting chance to control the tempo against a Bengals’ defense that has been ravaged by injuries.