Jared Allen isn’t just a vocal leader on the defensive side of the football, he is a leader in the locker room. Allen wants to win a Super Bowl just as bad as anyone in the league, and he knows it takes consistent quarterback play to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender. “I tell him all the time, you have [...]
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Timberwolves decline option on David Kahn, Hire Flip Saunders
The Minnesota Timberwolves made an official announcement stating the team has declined to apply the one-year team option on David Kahn’s contract for the 2013-14 season. This simply means David Kahn is no longer the President of Basketball Operations for the Timberwolves starting immediately. Kahn was signed by Glen Taylor and the Timberwolves organization back in May 2009. The news [...]
Jared Allen focusing on football, not contract
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Jared Allen is in the final year of a 6-year deal he signed with the Vikings back in 2008. There have been no reports and no talks about Jared Allen renegotiating or restructuring his current contract which hits the Vikings cap at just over $17 million – A base salary of just over $14 million. Although [...]
Wild vs. Blackhawks Playoff Series Preview
It was an exciting year for the Minnesota Wild beginning with the signing of premier wing Zach Parise and defensemen Ryan Suter. Both were expected to have immediate impacts on both the offensive and defensive zones. Parise led the way in both points (38) and goals (18) and Suter carried the team with 28 assists. Parise is not afraid to [...]
Which Timberwolves should return in 2013-14
The 2012-13 NBA season has officially concluded for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs. It was yet again a disappointing end to another very hopeful Timberwolves season. Finishing with a 30-52 record, the Wolves found themselves at the bottom of the Northwest standings – an all to familiar spot. The Timberwolves franchise will have many important [...]
Vikings 2013 undrafted free agent signings
The 2013 NFL draft has wrapped up and undrafted free agents are being lured by teams to add depth at training camp. Although finding immediate impact players is a rarity compared to the massive amount of undrafted players, future talent and depth can be found. Some Pro Bowl players that were undrafted include: Wes Welker, Jeff Saturday, Kurt Warner, John [...]
Vikings mock draft: rounds 4-7
The Minnesota Vikings went into the 2013 NFL draft with high expectations, but nobody could foresee Florida defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd, a solidified top-10 pick, drop into the Vikings lap with the 23rd pick. “I went through a thousand scenarios at that 23rd and 25th pick and I can tell you honestly he was not in one of those scenarios,” [...]
Vikings options at Middle Linebacker
The Minnesota Vikings filled multiple needs in what, on paper, is deemed one of the best drafts in recent Vikings history. One glaring hole remaining on the Vikings roster in the middle linebacker position, formerly filled by now Arizona Cardinal Jasper Brinkley. Here are some Vikings middle linebacker options: Erin Henderson – The move wouldn’t be overly popular amongst Vikings [...]
Vikings 2013 mock draft
1st round (#23) – Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina The Vikings will need to address the defensive line at some point in the draft. Kevin Williams turns 33 in August and isn’t getting any younger, plus the Vikings could use an upgrade over Letroy Guion. The Williams wall 2.0. Other potential picks: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson; Manti Teo, MLB, Notre [...]
Should the Timberwolves trade Kevin Love?
It was a season of hype, a season of promise, and a season that was sure to see the Timberwolves reach the playoffs for the first time since the 2003-04 season. Timberwolves management, lead by David Kahn, looked for any and all ways to bolster the 2012-13 roster. The offseason was highlighted by trades and free agent signings. In total [...]
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