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Leslie Frazier Avoids Word 'Rebuilding' at NFL Combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- Leslie Frazier sees things a bit differently from outsiders. While many observers see the Minnesota Vikings very much in a rebuilding mode and needing upgrades around the roster, Frazier -- entering his first full season as the Vikings' coach -- might agree with the first part, but not the second. Sure,...

Gene Huey of Indianapolis Colts Letting Go of Coaching Reins for Now

INDIANAPOLIS -- Gene Huey is stepping away from coaching -- for now, at least. Huey, who spent the past 19 years as the running backs coach of the Indianapolis Colts, has turned down an offer to take the same position with the Minnesota Vikings. Huey was fired by the Colts earlier this month, after which Vikings coach...

Vikings Fill Biggest Void on Staff by Hiring Bill Musgrave as Offensive Coordinator

After Leslie Frazier was promoted from defensive coordinator to head coach of the Minnesota Vikings, his single biggest job was to hire an offensive coordinator. Now he can scratch that item off his to do list. ESPN's Chris Mortensen is reporting that Frazier has hired Bill Musgrave, formerly the Falcons' assistant head...

Vikings Hire Mike Singletary as LB/Assistant Head Coach

Former 49ers head coach Mike Singletary has found a new job, working for a former teammate on the 1985 Bears. Singletary confirmed in an interview with Chicago radio station ESPN 1000 that he will become an assistant to Vikings coach Leslie Frazier, with whom he played in Chicago. "I will be in Minnesota with Les,"...

Mike Singletary, Josh McDaniels Interviewing With Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings may add two recently fired head coaches to their staff of assistants for the 2011 season. Josh McDaniels, who was fired by the Broncos during the 2010 season, and Mike Singletary, who was fired by the 49ers a few weeks after McDaniels got canned, are both slated to interview for a spot on the staff...

Leslie Frazier News From the Web

05/31/12 OTAs help to build up teamwork, playground Source: Access Vikings - Star Tribune The first set of Vikings organized team activities is in the books and coach Leslie Frazier couldn't be more excited.
05/31/12 Former Bulldogs player Asher Allen abruptly retires... Source: Savannah Morning News - Savannah GA The Minnesota Vikings announced Wednesday that cornerback Asher Allen has retired from football, a curious decision for a 24-year-old who was about to enter only his fourth NFL season.
05/31/12 Sports digest: U.S. falls to Brazil in exhibition... Source: The Mercury News - San Jose CA Brazil had its way with the U.S. soccer team, with the stars in the famous yellow jerseys dribbling past the Americans and generally pushing them around for the first half-hour.
05/30/12 Frazier: Rebuilding is a shared chore Source: Access Vikings - Star Tribune Vikings coach Leslie Frazier spoke up for his importance in shaping the future of the franchise when asked whether he feels the youth movement being orchestrated by new General Manager Rick Spielman puts the head coach in danger of not being able to win enough games to keep his job beyond 2012.
05/23/12 Vikings make up lost time with longer camp Source: La Crosse Tribune - La Crosse WI The Minnesota Vikings suffered from the limited preseason practice time during last year's lockout as much as any other NFL team.

Background on Leslie Frazier

Leslie Antonio Frazier (born April 3, 1959) is a former cornerback/safety in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and is currently the head coach for the Minnesota Vikings.

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