Opinion/Analysis

Seth B. Toupal begins a position-by-position analysis of the Minnesota Vikings. And since what's past is prologue, he begins with a recap of the 2011 season.

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I don’t normally eat at fast food joints, but last weekend I went to one to get a vanilla ice cream cone. I’m waiting in the drive-thru and I can hear the guy in front of me ordering and all I hear is this: “I need a #1, I need

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Here’s the question I’ve been wondering this week. When in the hell did Diet Mountain Dew become so popular?? I ordered a pizza last weekend and one of the only drink choices, Diet Mountain Dew. What!? Has that always been an option??

I work in an office where we have a lunchroom with a couple vending machines,

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Be honest, you didn't think the Broncos were going to beat the Steelers last weekend, did you?  I can't say that I blame you.  Even though we knew the Steelers were a little bit banged up, it still didn't seem possible that Tim Tebow would outduel Big Ben

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One of the main things I’ve learned from social networking sites, other than what my old friend from 1st grade who I haven’t talked to in 20 years had for dinner last night, is that a majority of people cannot spell. Of course, I was the nerd in high school who would circle and correct the errors on the letters from my friends. However, it can’t be just me who notices how badly people spell these days. It’s not just typos either. It’s straight-up “morons behind a keyboard.”

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The Vikings have the 3rd pick in the April draft but free agency will be the first opportunity to improve their team. Team needs include tackle, guard, receiver, safety, cornerback and defensive tackle. The crop of offensive lineman free agents isn't good but impact players like Vincent Jackson and Marques Colston are available at receiver.

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The regular season was pretty good to me (72-44-1 or@62%), but all real bettors of NFL football can't wait until playoff time.  These games are interesting this week, because we have two big favorites, and two games that are expected to be relatively close

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After the 42-20 defeat to the New Orleans Saints, several reoccurring issues have become shockingly clear. The most glaring and startling trend has been the absolutely embarrassing play of the Vikings secondary. Right behind it -- the offensive line.

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The Vikings are 2-11 after losing to the Detroit Lions Sunday. They have the 2nd worst record in the league. Their draft position could be hurt by winning any of their remaining games. The Vikings have a need for an impact player at offensive tackle, defensive back or receiver.

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Why are the Vikings so bad this year? Part of the reason is their atrocious secondary play.

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