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  Game Day! Buffalo burgers on the grill
Posted by: Bezerker88 - 08-10-2017, 03:33 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (9)

OR  Buffalo chicken quesadillas... not sure if I'll try to grill those or not... probably not timing is everything. 

Anyone else having a opposing team themed menu? 

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  I won't be in chat tonight but
Posted by: Mike Olson - 08-10-2017, 03:21 PM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

I hope all use it to share their thoughts on the game tonight. Unfortunately I have another engagement. 

Have fun guys!

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  NFL Finally Moves Forward with Full-Time Officials
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 11:12 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (5)

  1. Full-time NFL officials are coming this fall. 
    According to The MMQB's Albert Breer, the NFL Referees Association approved a plan to begin implementing full-time employees during the 2017 campaign. 
    Breer reported a few full-timers will be on the field at the start of the regular season and the plan is to eventually hire 21 to 24 total. 
    The union resisted the move for years because officials enjoyed the luxury of building careers outside the league's purview. While the league will be hiring full-time options, part-timers are expected to still be in the fold. 
    Of course, human error can't be erased. But a full-time official can immerse himself or herself into the role, which should help the overall quality of officiating.

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  Freeman deal sets market for Bell...
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 11:10 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (4)


  1. Devonta Freeman is now the NFL's highest-paid running back after agreeing to a five-year, $41.25 million contract extension with $22 million in guarantees, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. His newfound status is fleeting, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers' Le'Veon Bell has yet to sign his franchise tag. 
    As soon as Bell signs, his $12.12 million price tag will make him the league's top-paid back. 
    A disconnect exists between these two points. 
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/27264...eveon-bell

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  Michael Floyd ready to impress in Vikings debut on Thursday
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 11:05 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (2)

Michael Floyd insists he doesn’t feel he has to make a good impression with the Vikings on Thursday. But it wouldn’t hurt.
The 27-year-old receiver from St. Paul signed with his home-state team in May, a month after players had reported for offseason drills, and it has taken time for him to get up to speed with the offense. With Minnesota opening its preseason schedule at 6 p.m. Thursday at Buffalo, he finally feels comfortable.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/08/09/wr-...h-offense/


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  Five Vikings developments to keep an eye on against the Bills
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 11:04 AM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

Mackensie Alexander’s debut in the nickel
Alexander played only 68 snaps as a rookie, but in 2017 he’ll be asked to play what’s effectively become a starting position in the NFL. According to ESPN Stats and Information, opponents had at least three wide receivers on the field 69.8 percent of the time against the Vikings last year.

The wide receiver battle
Easton and Elflein at center

Weak-side linebacker battle

Special teams battles



http://www.startribune.com/five-vikings-...439548173/






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  Vikings will use ‘different combinations’ on offense vs. Bills
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 10:59 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (4)

Mike Zimmer wasn’t being hyperbolic when he said Tuesday that the Minnesota Vikings defense is so far along they could have played a game last week.
vikings-will-use-different-combinations-offense-vs-bills


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  Mr. Mankato update: Who’s in the lead heading into the preseason opener?
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 10:57 AM - Forum: The Longship - No Replies

The Mr. Mankato competition does not end with the Minnesota Vikings hitting the field for an actual (kinda) game on Thursday night. In fact, it’s only just begun. Preseason games are the biggest stage for our inexperienced competitors to make their mark. So as the Vikings head to Buffalo to play preseason Game 1, which contenders made a strong first impression and which still have a ways to go?
*(If you’re not familiar with Mr. Mankato, to qualify the player must be either inexperienced – a la a practice squad player from last year – or a recent draft pick past the third round)


http://www.1500espn.com/vikings-2/2017/0...on-opener/

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  Want another OROY Candidate?
Posted by: purplefaithful - 08-10-2017, 10:55 AM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (7)

Right here...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/201...-football/


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  Something BIG Is Coming
Posted by: Sir Viking Bob VWO - 08-09-2017, 10:45 PM - Forum: The Longship - Replies (12)

 

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