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By akrammer@1500espn.com MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings cornerback Captain Munnerlyn said he likened himself to former Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield long before local reporters started asking the question on Thursday. The 5-foot-8-inch Munnerlyn has been battling the misconception that he’s too small to play cornerback his entire career, even though he racked up […] By akrammer@1500espn.com Most figured the loss of veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield would hurt the Minnesota Vikings’ pass defense in 2013. But not many thought the attrition of one player would lead to a NFL record 37 passing touchdowns allowed, tying the Baltimore Colts’ 1981 defense, according to Pro Football Reference. In a league […] By Curtis Crabtree When the Seattle Seahawks told Antoine Winfield that they planned to release him in August, the 15-year veteran cornerback elected to call it a career. He had been named to an All-Pro team and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection in his time with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings. However, Winfield […] Around the League By Chris Wesseling Around the League Writer When Antoine Winfield decided to hang up the spikes after being released by the Seattle Seahawks during final cuts, the cornerback’s agent wisely held off on filing the required retirement paperwork. The 14-year veteran now is working out in Houston and will consider a […] By jzulgad@1500espn.com Much of the anger over the Minnesota Vikings’ 0-3 start has been directed at Christian Ponder. This comes as no surprise. It’s always easy to point at the quarterback when times are tough and, in Ponder’s case, he has never been seen by fans as the solution to this franchise’s issues at that […] By akrammer@1500espn.com EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — The Minnesota Vikings secondary was a question mark heading into the 2013 season, but after allowing almost 1,000 passing yards through the first three games — it’s a glaring weakness in this winless team. And now safety Jamarca Sanford (quad), cornerback Chris Cook (groin) and cornerback A.J. Jefferson (ankle) […] Posted by Mike Florio AP After veteran cornerback Antoine Winfield was cut by the Seahawks, he quickly announced a plan to retire. That plan has not yet been formalized. According to Sean Jensen of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Winfield’s agent said the player hasn’t filed retirement papers. As we learned (over and over […] By akrammer@1500espn.com Two NFL greats have been mainstays of Minnesota Vikings-Detroit Lions football since 2007, but in the 13th meeting between running back Adrian Peterson and receiver Calvin Johnson — it’s the new faces that have coaches, fans and media buzzing. Prior to kickoff, the win count stands at Adrian Peterson: 8, Calvin Johnson: 4. […] by Judd Zulgad 1500ESPN.com EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Leslie Frazier might not lead the campaign to get Antoine Winfield to reconsider his decision to retire, but it’s clear that some of Frazier’s players are going to see if the veteran cornerback is really done. “I will most definitely call him and try to talk him […] by Andrew Krammer 1500ESPN.com EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — For the first time since 2008, the Detroit Lions will lineup against a Minnesota Vikings team without receiver Percy Harvin and cornerback Antoine Winfield, two playmakers vital to the Vikings’ 5-3 record over the Lions in that stretch. In a conference call on Wednesday morning, Lions coach […] |
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