Drivin’: Jake Delhomme, Jay Cutler, and Matt Schaub Are Horrible. Mark Sanchez and Adrian Peterson Aren’t.

Drivin’ will be our weekly NFL wrap-up.

New Orleans Saints 45 – Detroit Lions 27: Drew Brees could have shattered every passing record there is had the Saints not called off the guns later in the game. Instead, Brees settled for a a mediocre 358 yards and an incredible six touchdowns. Brees went all [...]

Texans Square Off Against Favre In 10 Minutes

We will be watching to see how our Texans do. Hopefully Favre will throw a couple of picks and Adrian Peterson gets a limited amount of touches.

We want Andre Johnson and Steve Slaton to get a few touches, but get them off the field after two series.

Can Tony Dungy Save Another Career?

Tony Dungy has already saved the career of troubled quarterback Michael Vick this off-season and now he is lobbying for Marvin Harrison, whom he coached for seven years and left the Colts close to the same time Dungy did, to get a job in the NFL.

The team that Dungy has been pushing [...]

Signing of Brett Favre Already Paying Off For the Minnesota Vikings

When the Minnesota Vikings signed Brett Favre, they had one goal in mind: win a Super Bowl. But as it turns out, production on the field is not the only thing Favre is going to bring to Minnesota.

Ever since the news broke that Favre would be switching from his dirty farm hat to [...]

Who is the Best Athlete In Minnesota?

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With the NFL season rapidly approaching, many fantasy football players are delighted when they get the first overall pick in their drafts because that means they get Adrian Peterson all by themselves. Likewise, many fantasy baseball players are dumbfounded by the numbers that Joe Mauer continues to put up night in and night out. Both guys are easily the best players on their respective teams, but when reviewing their respective bodies of work, the question of who was the better athlete popped into my head. It may sound dumb or impossible to compare a baseball player’s athleticism to that of a football player’s, but I’m going to do it anyway.

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Breaking: Brett Farve to Sign With the Vikings

We aren’t stunned, but we expected this sooner. Like when we broke this same story back in June.

“A high-level source with the Minnesota Vikings tells WCCO-TV’s Mark Rosen that quarterback Brett Favre is expected to sign with the team Tuesday.

Favre is on currently on his way to Minneapolis and is expected to [...]

Fantasy Football Preview: Top Five Running Backs

Disclaimer: This is for PPR (points per reception) leagues.

1. Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Vikings – The gap between Peterson and the next best back in the NFL is the biggest difference between any two players at their respective positions in my opinion. He’s 24 and he’s only been in the NFL for two seasons. [...]

Source: Tarvaris Jackson Sprains MCL in Practice

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tarvaris Jackson was injured today during practice today, according to a source close to the team.

Jackson suffered the injury when a defensive lineman fell on his leg and rolled over, says the source.

Jackson is listed as day-to-day.

Packers’ Rodgers Ready For a Farve-Less Season

Last season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers played under the shadow of former Packers great Brett Farve. His performance wasn’t shabby for a first time starter, but because he failed to get his team to the playoffs, Rodgers received quite a bit of criticism.

Now that a year has passed and now that [...]

Brett Favre to Stay Retired; Vikings to Start a Loser

So, Brett Favre is done. According to him. This is the third time he has said so.

Citing doubts in his ability to play and contribute at the level he used to be able to, Favre told Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress that he would be moving on from football.

This really hurts the [...]