Rick Spielman

Extra Points: 'Progressive' Kluwe done in by job performance

14 days ago

Remember, one label does not define who you are as a person :)"Let's remember Spielman actually did Kluwe a favor by releasing him in May.

Vikings release longtime punter/activist Kluwe

15 days ago

So on Monday, in brief morning visits with General Manager Rick Spielman and coach Leslie Frazier, Kluwe simply absorbed his final moments at Winter Park with thick skin and a disappointed shrug.

Kluwe says he's been released by Vikings

15 days ago

"When the Vikings drafted Locke, Spielman was asked if Kluwe's outspoken nature would factor at all into the decision to keep him or cut him.

Patrick Reusse: Matt Cassel trying the color purple

66 days ago

you also believe it was something other than a bald-faced lie when General Manager Rick Spielman said a month ago that the Vikings "had no intent" to trade Percy Harvin.

Vikings land QB Cassel, talk with WR Jennings

68 days ago

Spielman has repeatedly stated the organization's preference to focus on drafting and developing players rather than relying on free agency to fill gaps on the roster, but they'll likely need to...

Packers free agent WR Jennings visiting Vikings

68 days ago

Vikings general manager Rick Spielman has repeatedly stated the organization's preference to focus on drafting and developing players rather than relying on free agency to fill gaps on the roster,...

Trestman's redemption: Finding the work and life balance

68 days ago

"We had some good coaches there, but I don't know if it ever got organized on who was doing what," said Vikings general manager Rick Spielman, who was the Dolphins general manager at the time.

Vikings suddenly release Winfield

70 days ago

Spielman said Tuesday he had "a very good conversation" with Winfield and classified the move to release him as "extremely, extremely difficult.

Vikings traded disgruntled Percy Harvin to Seattle

71 days ago

And while Spielman repeatedly asserted he had "no intent" to trade Harvin, the Vikings found themselves wowed by the compensation Seattle brought.

Extra Points: Seahawks get playmaker, headache in Harvin

71 days ago

Since Frazier and his general manger, Rick Spielman, have hitched their wagons to Ponder, Percy was always going to be the odd man out.

Vikings stand behind Ponder, but look for backup

86 days ago

This weekend at the NFL combine, both coach Leslie Frazier and General Manager Rick Spielman expressed interest in potentially searching free agency or the draft for quarterback aid.

Manti Te'o answers questions on hoax, hopes to move on to NFL draft talk

87 days ago

"I think that's a very valuable part of the process," Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said.

Manti Te'o shoots straight to NFL teams about girlfriend hoax

87 days ago

Minnesota general manager Rick Spielman noted that they know how many times players have tweeted on twitter.com "They want to be able to trust their player," Te'o said.

Receiver Tavon Austin impresses NFL teams with multi-dimensional skills

88 days ago

"He's a very explosive football player," Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said.

Bears' Urlacher will be treated with respect in contract talks

88 days ago

"We'll have him in our room," Spielman said of Te'o. "We're going to spend a lot of time with him because he's a very talented prospect.

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89 days ago

Speaking at the NFL combine, Spielman stated once again that many of the Vikings' most significant free-agency moves may come through the re-signing of their own players.

Ravens assistant GM DeCosta expects Ravens will fill needs

89 days ago

Minnesota Vikings general manager Rick Spielman acknowledged the similarities between Austin and Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin.

Vikings hone in on positions of need

90 days ago

For Vikings General Manager Rick Spielman, the NFL combine still produces a blend of anticipation and energy that ranks behind only the 48-hour frenzy of the draft in terms of offseason enjoyment.

Spielman says Vikings aren't planning to trade Harvin

95 days ago

"As for Frazier's contract, Spielman was asked if he understood how exercising a one-year option could be perceived as only tepid support of the job Frazier has done.

No long-term deal for Vikings coach Frazier yet

97 days ago

Spielman has voiced his support of Frazier numerous times over the past three seasons.

Chip Scoggins: Spielman has Vikings on right course

134 days ago

Spielman says he never evaluates a draft class until after three years, but it's safe to assign the 2012 rookie class headed by Matt Kalil, Harrison Smith and Blair Walsh an "A" grade.

Patrick Reusse: Vikings use Packers as role models

139 days ago

If he gets it done again Saturday night in Lambeau, we'll have to say the Spielman plan to surpass the Packers by mimicking them has kicked in much faster than anyone could've been imagined.

Patrick Reusse: Vikings provide surprise instead of usual heartbreak

141 days ago

That group included Rick Spielman, who used his new powers as general manager to undertake a rebuilding project.

Vikings' Smith breaks stereotypes at safety

157 days ago

Spielman waived Carr and Bowman in the final roster cuts while trading for Jefferson, a longer 6-1, 190-pound corner whom Frazier preferred and the Cardinals were going to cut.

Vikings' receivers haven't stepped up in Harvin's absence

159 days ago

On April 24, a day after signing free agent Jerome Simpson, general manager Rick Spielman beamed about the receiver's speed and athleticism, lauding Simpson as "a genetic-type freak."

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