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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.
Recent content from Mark Craig
In Vikings secondary, rookie has primary role
Rookie safety Harrison Smith has helped return some swagger to the Vikings' last line of defense with his good hands and big hits.
Updated: December 16, 2012, - 07:16 AM
Sunday Insider: Northern Intelligence
Injured Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher wins Best Response of the Week in the NFC North. Responding on XM NFL Radio...
Updated: December 15, 2012, - 06:09 PM
Sunday Insider: Fourth-and-five
• The Patriots are the best team in the league and the one least likely to experience a letdown after thrashing the Texans 42-14.
Updated: December 15, 2012, - 06:01 PM
Special teams coach tires of Kluwe
Vikings special teams coordinator Mike Priefer is a big fan of Ray Guy, but he's not a big fan of Vikings punter Chris Kluwe's ongoing campaign to get Guy voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a sign of respect for punters.
Updated: December 14, 2012, - 06:58 AM
Craig: Unlike one-third of his peers, Frazier's job should be secure
The victory over the Bears probably earned him a contract extension.
Updated: December 12, 2012, - 11:13 AM
Defense finds ways to fluster Cutler that weren't seen last time
Two weeks ago, the Vikings had little success getting after Jay Cutler. They had only one fluke sack in a 28-10 loss.
Updated: December 10, 2012, - 08:00 AM
'Bread-and-butter' play for Peterson sets stage
Adrian Peterson began the game with a 51-yard run, giving the Vikings momentum and him a boost in his quest for the rushing title.
Updated: December 10, 2012, - 12:53 AM
Game plan's success renders Ponder moot
All that concern about the quarterback became no issue when the Vikings were able to win by their preferred method, running the ball.
Updated: December 10, 2012, - 12:09 AM
Mark Craig's Five Extra Points
Jared Allen didn't have a sack, but he did have one of the most influential plays that helped determine how the first half unfolded.
Updated: December 10, 2012, - 12:02 AM
Fourth-and-five
• One of these days, reports that Norv Turner will be fired in San Diego will be accurate. This appears to be those days.
Updated: December 08, 2012, - 06:25 PM
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