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Mark Craig

Reporter/Columnist  |  Vikings/NFL

Phone: 612-673-7011

E-mail: mcraig@startribune.com

Mark Craig covers the NFL and the Vikings.

Recent content from Mark Craig

  • Don't forget your thank yous
    There is plenty for which to be thankful around the NFL as we head into the final weekend before being forced once again to fall asleep watching the stinking Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
    Nov 20, 2009
  • Futures are at stake
    This could be an unusual offseason for the NFL. If a new CBA is not reached by March, the 2010 season will be an uncapped year. As Tarvaris Jackson and Ray Edwards are discovering, that's not as good as it once sounded.
    Nov 20, 2009
  • best teams
    Beating the Patriots vaults them ahead of a suddenly sloppy Saints team. Next up: at Baltimore, at Houston.
    Nov 19, 2009
  • Bevell's stock rises as a head coaching candidate
    In his first three years as Vikings coach, Brad Childress had one defensive coordinator leave to become a head coach and another one interview with multiple teams for head coaching vacancies.
    Nov 19, 2009
  • Island of misfit guys
    Bill Polian's eye for overlooked talent keeps the Colts among the league's best teams.
    Nov 17, 2009
  • Mark Craig's Tuesday Morning QB
    One of the most amazing stories in the league this year is unfolding around Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer.
    Nov 17, 2009
  • Mark Craig's power rankings

    MARK'S POWER RANKINGS

    Through Monday

    Nov 16, 2009
  • Vikings' Edwards a one-man wrecking crew
    Ray Edwards made himself at home in the Lions backfield, and his fumble recovery set the wheels to victory in motion.
    Nov 16, 2009
  • Pounding fails to make Stafford go away
    The QB kept his poise and even his sense of humor as he was being hit by Vikings and let down by teammates.
    Nov 15, 2009
  • Craig: No boundaries on misfortune
    The Detroit Lions' woes can't even be neatly wrapped up in Bobby Layne's 50-year curse. The losing just continues, and really, does that surprise anyone?
    Nov 15, 2009