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Mark Craig

Reporter/Columnist | Vikings/NFL

Phone: 612-673-7011

Email: mcraig@startribune.com

Mark Craig covers the NFL and the Vikings.

Allen runner-up to Suggs for Defensive Player of Year

The standout linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens earned 21 votes from the media, seven more than the NFL sack leader.

Updated: February 05, 2012, - 01:04 AM

Craig: Despite 3-13 team, Jared Allen earned honor

He was clearly Defensive Player of the Year and wouldn't be the first rewarded for standing out while teammates did not.

Updated: February 03, 2012, - 10:51 PM

On the NFL: Eli Manning carves out a name for himself

When Eli Manning started out, there were doubts he would live up to his brother. With every playoff victory, he's quieted skeptics.

Updated: January 29, 2012, - 01:04 AM

Eli Manning: Coming up big again and again

In the Giants' past four games, it has been win or go home. Here is how Eli Manning has stepped up in those games:

Updated: January 28, 2012, - 08:14 PM

Brad Childress returns to coaching with Browns

The former Vikings head coach was named offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns. Will he call plays?

Updated: January 27, 2012, - 10:10 PM

Craig: Play of Ravens mainstays is dream-team worthy

Ed Reed and ageless Ray Lewis of Baltimore were easy picks for an NFL all-time defensive team. Just ask Bill Belichick, the unit's designated defensive guru.

Updated: January 21, 2012, - 09:45 AM

Chart: Mark Craig's defensive dream team

MARK CRAIG'S DEFENSIVE DREAM TEAM Left end: Reggie White (three teams, 1985-2000) The "Minister of Defense" had 10 first-team All-Pro selections,...

Updated: January 20, 2012, - 11:32 PM

Williams happy Pagac sticking around

The new Vikings defensive coordinator has known his predecessor for years and respects his coaching abilities.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 10:15 PM

Craig: For old-school football fans, the weekend was satisfying

At the risk of sounding like an old man who actually enjoyed life before Twitter, that was about the most satisfying weekend of NFL football that's ever been played.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 06:53 AM