Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Pat Williams said he will not retire after the season after all.
Williams announced before the season that he was most definitely retiring next year.
The 38-year old is currently the oldest defensive player in the NFL, but you wouldn’t know it by his production on the field.
He is in the last year of his contract, but he said he would like to return to Minnesota next season. (Read More…)
Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress is working hour to hour and could be fired at any moment.
Owner Zygi Wilf strongly considering firing Childress after he cut wideout Randy Moss without first consulting with him.
It is just the latest development in what has been a rocky tenure for Childress during his time with the Vikings.
There are also reports that Childress and wideout Percy Harvin got into a confrontation at practice Friday and that it nearly turned physical. (Read More…)
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Brett Favre was knocked out of the New England game, but not because of his ankle injury.
Favre was able to hobble around pretty well in the pocket, but he wasn’t getting much help from his offensive line.
The quarterback was getting hit on nearly every pass play, and a blow to the chin in the fourth quarter ended his day.
Favre was hit in the chin with a defender’s helmet, causing blood to come rushing from his face. (Read More…)
The visiting Minnesota Vikings were undone by turnovers in a 28-24 loss to the rival Green Bay Packers.
Quarterback Brett Favre threw four interceptions including three in the second half, and one was returned for a touchdown.
Favre tried to rally the team late, but a touchdown pass to Percy Havin to win the game was reviewed and ruled incomplete.
The quarterback was clearly distraught after the game, knowing he was to blame for the team’s loss. (Read More…)
