Greg Childs

Since Rick Spielman became the Vikings' general manager in January 2012, assuming control over all of the team's personnel decisions, the course he has charted for the team has been clear. The Vikings were going to maintain a roster of young,...

For the second straight year, the Vikings drafted three pairs of college teammates. Linebackers Gerald Hodges (fourth round) and Michael Mauti (seventh round) played together at Penn State. Punter Jeff Locke (fifth round) and guard Jeff Baca (sixth...

A paycut should strengthen Michael Jenkins' case for making the team, if not solidify it. The Vikings have reduced the salary of the veteran wideout from $2.5 million to $1 million in 2012, according to NFLPA records. The salary drops to $825,000 in...

The Sports Xchange EditorsNote: Includes all fourth-round picks Draft: Round Four pick-by-pick analysis 96.St. Louis Rams: WR Chris Givens, Wake Forest -- Givens' speed should make him the deep threat the Rams' offense was lacking, and gives Sam...

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MINNEAPOLIS - At the conclusion of a chaotic Saturday during which the Vikings were on the clock as often as any other NFL team, Rick Spielman finally emerged from the war room, came to the dais inside the Winter Park field house and waxed optimistic...

Seventh in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Cornerbacks. This is a deep group of wide receivers. There are considerably more draftable players than at any other position. As a result, the order in which they are taken will depend as...