1390 THE FAN » leslie frazier http://1390thefan.com Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Vikes' Frazier is Concerned About Simpson's Health http://1390thefan.com/vikes-frazier-is-concerned-about-simpsons-health/ http://1390thefan.com/vikes-frazier-is-concerned-about-simpsons-health/#comments Mon, 08 Oct 2012 19:07:21 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=89432 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier spoke to the media today and expressed concern over Jerome Simpson's pregame injury to his ankle and that they will do a MRI today to determine the severity of it. He suggested that the injury may have effected his back and legs. Simpson played sparingly Sunday against Tennessee and didn't record a catch.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-undecided-on-petersons-status/feed/ 0 Getty Images Peterson Is OK With Missing Preseason Games http://1390thefan.com/peterson-is-ok-with-missing-preseason-games/ http://1390thefan.com/peterson-is-ok-with-missing-preseason-games/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:33:22 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=81348 Viking running back Adrian Peterson talked about missing the remaining 2 preseason games at practice Tuesday. He says he understands the reasons for it and knows he needs to be patient with his recovery. Viking head coach Leslie Frazier officially announced the decision Tuesday that Peterson will not play in the remaining 2 preseason games despite the progress he has made in his recovery.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/peterson-is-ok-with-missing-preseason-games/feed/ 0 Getty Images Vikings' Peterson Still On Track to Play Sept 9 http://1390thefan.com/vikings-peterson-still-on-track-to-play-sept-9/ http://1390thefan.com/vikings-peterson-still-on-track-to-play-sept-9/#comments Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:30:52 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=79344 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier said Wednesday that running back Adrian Peterson is still on track to play when the regular season begins on September 9 at home against Jacksonville. Frazier says he'd like to see Peterson see action in practice and carries in a preseason game before he's cleared to play in the regular season.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-peterson-still-on-track-to-play-sept-9/feed/ 0 Getty Images Vikings' Spielman Has No Interest In Trading Harvin http://1390thefan.com/vikings-spielman-has-no-interest-in-trading-harvin/ http://1390thefan.com/vikings-spielman-has-no-interest-in-trading-harvin/#comments Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:35:54 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=71016 Viking General Manager Rick Spielman says the team has no interest in trading receiver Percy Harvin despite his reported request for trade on Wednesday morning. Harvin reportedly requested a trade this week from the team for unspecified reasons. Harvin tweeted Wednesday night that the reason isn't money related. Harvin attended the Vikings walk through practice on Wednesday morning but wasn't at the longer Wednesday afternoon practice.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-spielman-has-no-interest-in-trading-harvin/feed/ 0 Getty Images Vikings' Asher Allen Retires http://1390thefan.com/vikings-asher-allen-retires/ http://1390thefan.com/vikings-asher-allen-retires/#comments Thu, 31 May 2012 12:29:00 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=67128 Viking cornerback Asher Allen has retired from the NFL at the age of 24. Head Coach Leslie Frazier announced Wednesday of the decision made by Allen and said he was surprised to hear that Allen was retiring. He didn't get into the specifics as to why he is retiring. Allen started 9 games and appeared in 12 games for the Vikings in 2011. He missed some time due to a concussion and a shoulder injury. Frazier says Allen's decision is not related to injuries.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-asher-allen-retires/feed/ 0 Getty Images Frazier Acknowledges Mistake On Challenge http://1390thefan.com/frazier-acknowledges-mistake-on-challenge/ http://1390thefan.com/frazier-acknowledges-mistake-on-challenge/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:32:10 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=29910 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier acknowledged Monday that he should have challenged the 3rd and goal play involving Percy Harvin Sunday against Atlanta. Harvin was ruled down at the 1-yard line but he thought he had scored. On the 4th and goal play Toby Gerhart was stuffed at the 1 and Minnesota failed to score.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/frazier-acknowledges-mistake-on-challenge/feed/ 0 Getty Images Berrian Still A Viking After Meeting With Frazier http://1390thefan.com/berrian-still-a-viking-after-meeting-with-frazier/ http://1390thefan.com/berrian-still-a-viking-after-meeting-with-frazier/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:06:30 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=22421 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier met with receiver Bernard Berrian today after Berrian was inactive Sunday despite being healthy enough to play. Frazier would not indicate why Berrian was inactive Sunday either after the game or during his press conference Monday. He did say he needed to talk with Berrian and get on the same page with him. Berrian is expected to meet with Frazier again Tuesday.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/berrian-still-a-viking-after-meeting-with-frazier/feed/ 0 Getty Images Frazier Makes It Official; Ponder Will Start http://1390thefan.com/frazier-makes-it-official-ponder-will-start/ http://1390thefan.com/frazier-makes-it-official-ponder-will-start/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:50:25 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=21313 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced today that rookie Christian Ponder will be the starting quarterback for the rest of the season including Sunday's game at home against Green Bay. Frazier says Ponder gives the Vikings the best chance to win right now and that he's not giving up on the 2011 season.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/frazier-makes-it-official-ponder-will-start/feed/ 0 Getty Images Frazier's Loyalty to a Fault is Hurting the Vikings http://1390thefan.com/fraziers-loyalty-to-a-fault-is-hurting-the-vikings/ http://1390thefan.com/fraziers-loyalty-to-a-fault-is-hurting-the-vikings/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 22:32:16 +0000 Seth B. Toupal http://1390thefan.com/?p=18650 Leslie Frazier is a loyal friend to Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb. But at 0-4, can Frazier afford to be loyal to someone who has no future with the Vikes? Or should he begin seasoning Christan Ponder as QB?

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/fraziers-loyalty-to-a-fault-is-hurting-the-vikings/feed/ 0 Win McNamee/Getty Images Frazier Sticking With McNabb http://1390thefan.com/frazier-sticking-with-mcnabb/ http://1390thefan.com/frazier-sticking-with-mcnabb/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:42:08 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=17677 Viking head coach Leslie Frazier announced at his press conference that he's sticking with veteran Donavan McNabb as his starting quarterback. Frazier says McNabb will start this Sunday at home against Arizona. McNabb was 18-30 passing for 202 yards and 2 touchdowns with 1 interception against Kansas City this Sunday.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/frazier-sticking-with-mcnabb/feed/ 0 Getty Images Vikes' Harvin Wants To Return Kicks http://1390thefan.com/vikes-harvin-wants-to-return-kicks/ http://1390thefan.com/vikes-harvin-wants-to-return-kicks/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:48:35 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=12236 Vikings' receiver Percy Harvin is lobbying hard to return kicks for the Vikings Sunday when they play at San Diego. Head coach Leslie Frazier is considering using Harvin in that role but could use Lorenzo Booker as the return man as well. The Vikings are 9-point underdogs Sunday at San Diego, kickoff at 3:15, pregame on WJON at 2:00.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikes-harvin-wants-to-return-kicks/feed/ 0 Getty Images Frazier Not Afraid to Talk Quarterback http://1390thefan.com/frazier-not-afraid-to-talk-quarterback/ http://1390thefan.com/frazier-not-afraid-to-talk-quarterback/#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:47:27 +0000 Justin Thomas http://1390thefan.com/?p=2855 The Vikings are desperate for a quarterback this off-season. Coach Leslie Frazier is well aware of that.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/frazier-not-afraid-to-talk-quarterback/feed/ 0 Minnesota Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier (Getty Images) Vikings Add Assistant Coaches http://1390thefan.com/vikings-add-assistant-coaches/ http://1390thefan.com/vikings-add-assistant-coaches/#comments Fri, 21 Jan 2011 14:00:45 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=1772 Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier added 2 more assistant coaches to the staff. The two new coaches are Craig Johnson to coach quarterbacks and Jeff Davidson to coach the offensive line.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-add-assistant-coaches/feed/ 0 Getty Images Vikings Interviewing Singletary, McDaniels http://1390thefan.com/vikings-interviewing-singletary-mcdaniels/ http://1390thefan.com/vikings-interviewing-singletary-mcdaniels/#comments Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:45:48 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=1503 Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier is looking for some new assistant coaches after firing quarterbacks coach Kevin Rogers, offensive line coach Pat Morris and assistant offensive line coach Jim Hueber. Frazier has also promoted Fred Pagac to the defensive coordinator position.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/vikings-interviewing-singletary-mcdaniels/feed/ 0 Getty Images Frazier To Stay As Head Coach; Favre Retiring http://1390thefan.com/frazier-to-stay-as-head-coach-favre-retiring/ http://1390thefan.com/frazier-to-stay-as-head-coach-favre-retiring/#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:35:05 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=1401 Viking interim head coach Leslie Frazier is expected to lose the interim tag from his title early this week. Frazier and the Vikings reportedly have agreed on a contract that will keep him with the Vikings as the head coach.

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]]> http://1390thefan.com/frazier-to-stay-as-head-coach-favre-retiring/feed/ 0 Getty Images Analysis: Why The Vikings Should Keep "Interim" Coach Frazier http://1390thefan.com/keep-coach-frazier/ http://1390thefan.com/keep-coach-frazier/#comments Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:52:04 +0000 Ty James http://1390thefan.com/?p=1026 The Vikings can stop the big name search for a "permanent" replacement for Brad Childress. They may have had the right man for the job under their noses the whole time.

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