Saturday January 5, 2013
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
Craig: Comeback award? Try MVP candidate for Peterson
Forget NFL Comeback Player of the Year. Peterson has a much bigger trophy within his powerful grasp: NFL Most Valuable Player.
Updated: November 14, 2012, - 10:32 AM
Not bad as first impressions go for Vikings rookie Wright
Looking for a spark in their passing game with Percy Harvin injured, the Vikings turned right away to rookie Jarius Wright.
Updated: November 12, 2012, - 07:13 AM
Mark Craig's five extra points
Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield had a game-high seven solo tackles. None was bigger than dropping running back Mikel Leshoure for a 2-yard loss on second-and-3 from the Vikings 10-yard line with his team leading 10-0 in the second quarter.
Updated: November 12, 2012, - 12:01 AM
Maligned defenders leave coach satisfied
After taking heat from coordinator Alan Williams, the Vikings stuffed the run, generated takeaways and won third downs.
Updated: November 11, 2012, - 11:40 PM
Craig: Tillman plays dad, then football
Bears cornerback Charles Tillman had his priorities straight putting the birth of his child before a Sunday on the field.
Updated: November 10, 2012, - 05:06 PM
Mark Craig's fourth-and-five
• Jaguars rookie Justin Blackmon, drafted No. 7 overall, shows no explosion. He's caught only 23 of 54 passes thrown to him.
Updated: November 10, 2012, - 05:03 PM
Northern Intelligence
What's up with the Bears' Devin Hester? One of the best returners in NFL history ranking 12th in punt returns with a 9.0-yard average? Don't worry. He's starting to warm up just in time to face the Vikings in two weeks. The Bears were excited to see flashes of the old Devin when he planted his foot and burst for a season-high 44-yard gain against the Titans last week.
Updated: November 10, 2012, - 05:02 PM
Harvin still doubtful; rookie to be activated
Fourth-round draft choice Jarius Wright will be a game-day active player for the first time in his brief career.
Updated: November 10, 2012, - 07:44 AM
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