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Owner Mark Wilf confirmed that the Vikings will begin contract extension talks with coach Leslie Frazier.

Frazier won't have to enter the 2013 season as a lame duck after improving from 3-13 to 10-6 in his second year as head coach. "We feel we made a lot of great strides in 2012," said Wilf. "It was a great season, obviously a disappointing ending. But we feel we have a foundation and a strong core for the future here." It helps that Frazier enjoys a strong relationship with GM Rick Spielman. Jan 8 - 3:10 PM

Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

Vikings ready to talk contract with Frazier
Jan 8 - 3:10 PM
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Tue, Dec 25, 2012 11:11:00 PM
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Wed, Apr 4, 2012 11:39:00 AM
Report: Vikings no longer pursuing Parcells
Wed, Apr 4, 2012 10:30:00 AM

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ESPN 1500 Twin Cities believes it is "only a matter of time" before Vikings coach Leslie Frazier signs a contract extension.

Frazier is signed through only 2013, but will undoubtedly be re-upped. The Vikings entered 2012 as the consensus fourth-place team in the NFC North, but are now just a win over the Packers away from their first playoff appearance since the 2009 season. Frazier's defense is 11th in points against (20.9), and 16th in yards allowed (346.3). If not for quarterback Christian Ponder's inconsistent play, the Vikings could have perhaps been going for their 11th or 12th win on Sunday.

Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

Tue, Dec 25, 2012 11:11:00 PM

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Vikings media relations director Bob Hagan insists there is "no truth" to the New York Post report that the team essentially gave Bill Parcells a blank check to take over football operations.

Previous reports suggest the Vikings did have serious interest in Parcells at one time, but the embers died out when their fervor went unrequited. Parcells' camp then took that former interest to the Post in an attempt at leverage over the Saints, only to end up with egg on the face.

Source: Dan Wiederer on Twitter

Wed, Apr 4, 2012 11:39:00 AM

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ESPN 1500 Twin Cities reports the Vikings did approach Bill Parcells, but it "didn't happen recently" and the sides are no longer talking.

The St. Paul Pioneer-Press and NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora both confirm ESPN 1500 Twin Cities' account that Parcells will not be joining the Vikings. Owner Zygi Wilf has been a fan of the Big Tuna dating back to the dominant 1980s Giants squads, but the rebuilding Vikings have little appeal to a 71-year-old coach. The Saints are "still in the mix," reports LaCanfora. The original New York Post report screams of a leverage ploy by Parcells to squeeze more money out of New Orleans.

Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter

Wed, Apr 4, 2012 10:30:00 AM

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The New York Post reports Vikings owner Zygi Wilf aims to undercut the Saints by "putting the hard sell" on Bill Parcells to "run the show" in Minnesota.

Wilf was born in New Jersey, attended New York Law School in Manhattan, and apparently carries a torch for the former Giants and Jets head coach. Wilf is reportedly "seeking an upgrade on" coach Leslie Frazier, and GM Rick Spielman is on board with the Big Tuna. Wilf asked Parcells to "name his price" as football czar as well as head coach, though the 71-year-old future Hall of Famer has reservations that the game has "passed [him] by." We have to believe the Vikings' interest in a high-profile coach is (was?) related to the push for a new stadium in Minneapolis. The report stems from Parcells' side, however, which suggests an attempt at leverage with the Saints.

Source: New York Post

Wed, Apr 4, 2012 08:37:00 AM

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Ex-Bucs coach Raheem Morris turned down an offer to become the Vikings' defensive coordinator after he had verbally accepted the Redskins' DBs coach offer a day earlier.

Morris initially left Minnesota without an offer for the job, and didn't want to go back on his word with Washington. Morris agreed to join the Redskins the same day Jaguars DC Mel Tucker reportedly turned down the Vikings. Alan Williams was no better than the Vikes' third choice as defensive coordinator.

Source: Washington Post

Thu, Jan 26, 2012 04:29:00 PM

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Vikings named former Colts DBs coach Alan Williams as defensive coordinator and Brendan Daly defensive line coach.

Mike Singletary is being retained as "special assistant" to the head coach. Williams spent the past decade in Indianapolis' organization, teaching the Tampa-2 scheme to defensive backs such as Bob Sanders, Antoine Bethea, Melvin Bullitt, Jerraud Powers, and Kelvin Hayden. Coach Leslie Frazier also spent two years working with the Colts in the mid-2000s. The Vikings will be staying in a base 4-3 defense with Cover 2 principles in the secondary. Williams received a two-year contract.

Thu, Jan 19, 2012 12:47:00 PM

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NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the Vikings will offer their defensive coordinator job to Colts DBs coach Alan Williams.

Williams figures to accept, departing from a tenuous situation in terms of job security in Indianapolis. Expect the deal to be finalized by this week's end.

Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter

Wed, Jan 18, 2012 01:45:00 PM

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The Bears have denied DBs coach Jon Hoke permission to interview for the Vikings' defensive coordinator job.

It's the second consecutive year the Bears have prevented an assistant from interviewing elsewhere after Mike Tice wasn't allowed to interview for the Titans' offensive coordinator position last January. Teams are not required to allow under-contract assistants to interview elsewhere for jobs other than head coach. Minnesota's interest in Hoke is surprising since the Bears ranked just 28th against the pass in 2011.

Source: Chicago Tribune

Tue, Jan 17, 2012 09:43:00 AM

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The Vikings have requested permission to interview Colts DBs coach Alan Williams for their defensive coordinator job.

Per NFL Network's Jason La Canfora, the interview should take place on Tuesday morning. Williams has generated interest around the league before, most recently for the Bears' defensive coordinator post in 2010 that went to in-house candidate Rod Marinelli. Williams is a former Tony Dungy disciple and has all kinds of experience with the Tampa 2-style scheme Leslie Frazier runs.

Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter

Mon, Jan 16, 2012 06:43:00 PM

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Vikings fired defensive coordinator Fred Pagac.

The Vikings have offered Pagac a linebackers coach title, but he won't be calling defensive plays anymore. Mike Singletary coached the position last year and probably won't be back. Pagac's defense ranked 21st overall, 26th against the pass, and 11th versus the run in 2011. The Vikings also relieved defensive line coach Karl Dunbar of his duties last week.

Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press

Sun, Jan 15, 2012 05:47:00 PM

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ESPN 1500 Twin Cities believes Eagles DC Juan Castillo could wind up in Minnesota if Steve Spagnuolo replaces him on Andy Reid's staff.

Castillo and Vikings coach Leslie Frazier have a close relationship going back to their stint together with Philly from 1999-2002. There was reportedly mutual interest in Castillo joining Frazier's staff last year before he was surprisingly promoted. Mike Singletary's first season with the Vikes "raised serious red flags at nearly every level of the organization," which suggests he won't be promoted. Holdover Fred Pagac is already clearing out his office.

Source: ESPN 1500 Twin Cities

Thu, Jan 12, 2012 10:42:00 PM

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Mel Tucker turned down an offer to join the Vikings as defensive coordinator in order to return to the same role in Jacksonville.

The Vikes have now lost Raheem Morris to the Redskins and Tucker to the Jags, with Steve Spagnuolo likely to join the Eagles or Falcons. Coach Leslie Frazier may have to install LBs coach Mike Singletary as defensive boss after undermining current coordinator Fred Pagac.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Thu, Jan 12, 2012 09:13:00 PM

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ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the "leader in (the) clubhouse" for the Vikings' defensive coordinator job is Raheem Morris.

Morris-to-Minnesota rumors have been percolating for days now, and it's clear he's Minnesota's top choice to replace Fred Pagac. Before taking over as the Bucs' head coach in 2009, Morris had never coordinated a defense at the NFL level. The Bucs ranked 30th in yards allowed this season, and dead last in points against.

Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Tue, Jan 10, 2012 08:15:00 AM

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In addition to ex-Bucs coach Raheem Morris, the Vikings reportedly plan to interview LBs coach Mike Singletary, ex-Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo, and interim Jags HC Mel Tucker for their defensive coordinator job.

Leslie Frazier's staff is coaching against Mike Shanahan's in the Senior Bowl later this month. Perhaps that's the reason current defensive boss Fred Pagac has been left dangling in wind when it's clear to even casual observers that he's getting the ax. Spags has been connected to the Eagles, and Tucker could end up staying on as the coordinator in Jacksonville.

Source: CBSSports.com

Sat, Jan 7, 2012 06:18:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Christian Ponder Sidelined GM Rick Spielman gives Christian Ponder "just as much credit for getting us in the playoffs" as Adrian Peterson. Spielman was referring specifically to Ponder's play when the Vikings won their final four games of the regular season. During that time, he completed 60.6 percent of his passes and threw just one interception, but averaged a mere 157.5 yards per game and totaled four passing scores. These comments are another case of Spielman trying to pump up Ponder's confidence. He's ready to ride or die with his 2011 No. 12 overall pick. May 8
	2	Matt Cassel
	3	McLeod Bethel-Thompson
	4	James Vandenberg
RB	1	Adrian Peterson Sidelined Adrian Peterson said his goal for this season is to run for 2,500 yards. Peterson rumbled for 2,097 last season even though he was coming off a knee reconstruction and playing through a sports hernia. In order to reach 2,500 yards, he'd need to average 156.25 yards per day over 16 games. It's not going to happen, but Peterson is set up for another run at Eric Dickerson's single-season record of 2,105 yards. Lead-blocker Jerome Felton and mauling tackle Phil Loadholt are both back and Peterson will be 21 months removed from his ACL tear by the time Week 1 rolls around. Apr 16
	2	Toby Gerhart
	3	Matt Asiata
	4	Joe Banyard
	5	Jerodis Williams
GLB	1	Adrian Peterson
	2	Toby Gerhart
3RB	1	Adrian Peterson
	2	Toby Gerhart
FB	1	Jerome Felton
	2	Zach Line
WR1	1	Greg Jennings
	2	Jarius Wright
	3	Joe Webb
	4	Greg Childs Sidelined Vikings WR Greg Childs (torn patellar tendons) has resumed sprinting and cutting. "All the necessary things I need to be doing, I'm doing now," Childs said. "I still do my cuts and my runs full speed. There is no change in the way I run or the way I play. My routes are still the same." Despite the progress, Childs admits he's not close to 100 percent. The Vikings are operating under the assumption Childs "may never play a meaningful down in the NFL." So should fantasy owners. May 1
	5	Chris Summers
WR2	1	Jerome Simpson
	2	Cordarrelle Patterson
	3	Stephen Burton
	4	Rodney Smith
	5	Erik Highsmith
WR3	1	Cordarrelle Patterson
TE	1	Kyle Rudolph
	2	John Carlson
	3	Rhett Ellison
	4	Chase Ford
	5	Colin Anderson
K	1	Blair Walsh

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