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| Russell goes No. 1; Quinn falls to 22 |
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05/01/2007 |
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| the sixth selection by the Washington Redskins. Landry was an All-SEC performer in all four of his seasons at LSU and was named a First Team All-American as a senior. Starting in 48 of 52 games, Landry collected 315 tackles and 12 interceptions. The Minnesota Vikings went with the top running back in the draft with the seventh selection, taking Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson. Peterson exploded on the college scene in 2004, rushing for 1,925 yards to set a single-season freshman rushing record. Despite having about h |
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| NFL DRAFT: Vikings grab RB Peterson with No. 7 pick |
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04/28/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -Adrian Peterson's mending collarbone didn't scare the Minnesota Vikings. The Oklahoma running back, still recovering from a broken right clavicle, went to the Vikings with the seventh overall pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday. Minnesota just couldn't pass up the chance to bring a big-time playmaker to an offense that sorely needs one. ``We're obviously elated to have this guy,'' coach Brad Childress said. ``He is an explosive football player that can take it to the house every |
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| NFL Draft: First-round pick profiles |
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04/28/2007 |
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| rospect who could thrive in man coverage, particularly over slot receivers and elite TEs. Against the run, he's quick and loves contact. Doesn't often get caught out of place by misdirection. Should be an immediate contributor on special teams. 7. Minnesota Vikings. - ADRIAN PETERSON, RB, junior, 6-2, 218, Oklahoma: A scintillating runner for most of his college career before he broke his collarbone. Peterson has excellent speed, strength and field vision. He has good acceleration, but is happier to run over |
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| Tale of two quarterbacks: The 2007 NFL Draft |
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04/28/2007 |
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| value. The Cleveland Browns are weighing Quinn and Peterson with the No. 3 pick while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look like they will lock in to Johnson with the fourth choice. The Arizona Cardinals round out the top five and may snag Thomas to help protect its first round pick from a year ago, Matt Leinart. The Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings, Atlanta Falcons, Miami Dolphins and Houston Texans finish out the top 10. The 2007 NFL Draft kicks off at noon (et) from New York City's famed Radio City Music Hall. |
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| NFL DRAFT: Dolphins likely to draft a QB - for a change |
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04/27/2007 |
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| it out, too - who is going to be the Dolphins' quarterback?'' Such comments suggest it won't be Daunte Culpepper, still struggling to fully recover from reconstructive knee surgery nearly 18 months ago. A three-time Pro Bowl quarterback with the Minnesota Vikings, Culpepper was denied medical clearance to participate in minicamp this month, and there has been increasing speculation this week he'll soon be traded or released. Culpepper said his knee is improving, and he expects to increase activity next mon |
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| Saints sign David, leaving Super Bowl champ Colts with another hole |
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04/27/2007 |
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| uper Bowl. Also gone are third receiver Brandon Stokley and defensive tackle Montae Reagor, starters until sustaining season-ending injuries in 2006. Safety Mike Doss, who lost his starting job to rookie Antoine Bethea last season, signed with the Minnesota Vikings. The Colts are still waiting for medical reports before making a decision about former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Corey Simon, who missed all of last season with an undisclosed illness. Harper and David combined for 87 regular-season starts, 358 ta |
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| NFL DRAFT: Quinn could be Vikings QB |
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04/26/2007 |
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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (AP) -After a 6-10 season had finally come to an end, Minnesota Vikings coach Brad Childress looked at his roster and said changes could be made just about anywhere. Anywhere, Childress said, ``except quarterback. I think we're set there.'' Eyebrows raised at that comment, knowing the Vikings would head into 2007 with second-year quarterback Tarvaris Jackson and career backup Brooks Bollinger at the position. Childress said he wanted to give Jackson, a 2006 second-rounder, more time be |
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| NFL DRAFT: Vikings need playmakers, and lots of 'em |
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04/26/2007 |
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -Calvin Johnson sits at the top of the NFL draft board, just teasing the Minnesota Vikings. The 6-foot-5, 235-pound receiver from Georgia Tech is everything the Vikings need, and everything they once had: a blazing touchdown-making machine with hands of Velcro that demands a double team on every snap. But for the Vikings to land the player dubbed the only can't-miss prospect in this draft they would have to trade up from their spot at No. 7, and they might not have the ammunition to do it |
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| Sauerbrun promises to make most of second chance |
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04/20/2007 |
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| >Coming off a great 2005 season in Denver, Sauerbrun, who also kicks off, said he knowingly took an over-the-counter weight loss product last summer that he strongly suspected contained ephedra. The substance was banned by the NFL after the death of Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer during training camp in 2001. Players are randomly tested and can be suspended after the first violation. That drew the ire of Shanahan, who said at the time that the punter is the only player on the team who can |
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| Sauerbrun returns to Broncos |
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04/19/2007 |
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| 03, when he was with the Panthers. Coming off a great 2005 season in Denver, Sauerbrun said he knowingly took an over-the-counter weight loss product last summer that he strongly suspected contained ephedra, which the NFL banned after the death of Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Korey Stringer during training camp in 2001. Players are randomly tested and can be suspended after the first violation. That drew the ire of Broncos coach Mike Shanahan, who said the punter is the only player on the team who can |
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