2006 Vikings Football

With a new coach and an owner who was willing to spend a lot of money, the 2006 Vikings football team is expecting a playoff run.  The team's offensive line got a major upgrade with Steve Hutchinson from Seattle, Artis Hicks from Philadelphia, and Jason Whittle from the Giants.  They should help pave the way for a ground game that was 27th in the NFL in rushing last season.  Another upgrade may be Chester Taylor from Baltimore which will give them more depth at the position.  Chad Greenway was the team's first round draft pick out of Iowa and should help improve the nastiness of the defense as will linebacker Ben Leber, which the team signed away from San Diego.  The major loss that Vikings fans should be worried about are Duante Culpepper, at least if he gets healthy and returns to form.  Michael Bennett had worn out his welcome but was capable of being a strong back.  On defense Sam Cowart and Corey Chavous were capable of making their fair share of big plays, but Brian William's departure will weaken the secondary.

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The quarterback position for the 2006 Vikings football team is not very deep, but in capable hands if Brad Johnson can remain healthy.  The top of offense that Childress is installing requires accuracy and a strong leader, which is why the team was more than willing to trade Culpepper and ride the wave with Johnson.  Tony Richardson is a strong blocker, and that should make Chester Taylor's transition to a full-time starter from Jamal Lewis's backup all the more easy.  After letting Moss go to Oakland two years ago, this team doesn't have much in the way of wide receivers.  Koren Robinson and Troy Williamson will be the top two go to guys, but Travis Taylor can be a threat to the opposition as well.

The 2006 Vikings football team should have a defense that is a little more aggressive than the jokes they have put on the field in years past.  The defensive line is a deep spot with both Kevin and Pat Williams capable of plugging plenty of holes.  The end spot is a little bit more uncertain.  The linebacking corps is not deep, but they are capable of holding their own with Leber and EJ Henderson coupling with the talented rookie Chad Greenway.  Minnesota has one of the top tandems in the league with Fred Smoot and Antoine Winfield at cornerback.  Darren Sharper is a talented free safety even after spending 9 years in the league.  Tank Williams will replace Chavous, but he's coming off knee surgery and it's up in the air what the team will get with him. 

There are a lot of people expecting big things out of the Vikings this season, and it may or may not be with good reason.  We think the Wild Card is going to come out of the East for both spots, but Minnesota should be in the running.  The team has a lot of new faces, including the coaching staff, but the division is rather weak and their schedule is soft enough the team should have a good chance of landing above .500.  That means go to Bookmaker and get your action in on the Over 8 at -111.

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• After a tough loss to Denver in the playoffs last season, the 2006 Patriots football team is looking to get back to the Super Bowl.

• After a solid finish to least season, fans this year are expecting a lot out of 2006 Dolphins football.

• You might not recognize a lot of faces for the 2006 Jets football team, because it was a major off-season overhaul.

• Other teams decide to go young, but the 2006 Bills football team brings back 80 year old Marv Levy to try and turn their operation around.

• After picking up one for the thumb, the 2006 Steelers football team wants to pick up another Super Bowl ring while the opportunity is there.

• The addition of Steve McNair will put the 2006 Ravens football team over the top and return them to the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

• Those following 2006 Bengals football will have high expectations, but meeting those standards will be tough for this year's team.

• The 2006 Browns football team will mark the second year that Romeo Crennel has been the head man, and if the team stays healthy they could surprise a few teams this season.

• The 2006 Texans football team better make some positive strides after passing on Vince Young and Reggie Bush in the NFL draft.

• Fans, expert commentators, and our sports handicapping service are expecting big things out of the 2006 Colts football team.

• It's a season of hope for the 2006 Jags football team, and for good reason.

• The 2006 Titans football team better not have another down season, or else Jeff Fisher and his staff will be looking for new jobs in 2007.

• The 2006 Broncos football team is hoping to get over the edge and return the Super Bill this season.

• It's going to see how the 2006 Chiefs football team performs when they have a great offensive squad and a new defensive minded coach.

• The 2006 Raiders football team will have the same head coach in Art Shell that they had from 1989-94. 

• There are a lot of questions for the 2006 Chargers football team, but the biggest is how far can Phillip Rivers take them?

• A lot of money was spent this off-season in order to get the 2006 Cowboys football team back to the Super Bowl.

• After the worst season under head coach Andy Reid, the 2006 Eagles football team is hoping to rebound and regain their former dominance.

• Now with the most expensive coaching staff in NFL history, the 2006 Redskins football team wants to see results from the spending.

• Eli Manning is going to determine how the 2006 Giants football team performs this season.

• Everyone is expecting nothing less than a division championship out of the 2006 Bears football team.

• There is hope once again for the 2006 Lions football team with a lot of weapons on offense that are waiting to be used.

• For Brett Favre, the 2006 Packers football team can give him a resurrection or send him packing to the grave.

• Mike Vick will give the 2006 Falcons football team hope as long as he can stay healthy.

• Expectations are so high for the 2006 Panthers football team that we have almost no doubts that the season is going to end in disappointment.

• Youth on offense and experience on defense defines the 2006 Bucs football team.

• Reggie Bush is generating a lot of excitement for the 2006 Saints football team.

• There are high hopes for the 2006 Cardinals football team despite a 11-21 record over the past two seasons.

• It won't take long for the 2006 49ers football team to display the fact that they are the worst in the NFL.

• When people start talking about the curse of the Super Bowl loser, the 2006 Seahawks football are thinking about being the ones to break it.

• Offense should not be a problem for the 2006 Ram football team, but the defense is going to have to step up for St. Louis to make a run at the playoffs.