The latest news from Scout.com. The Scout.com Network covers college, NFL, MLB, high school, recruiting, and much more http://www.scout.com/ http://media.scout.com/media/rss/scout.gif http://www.scout.com/ en-us Copyright © 2013 Scout.com and Scout.com. All rights reserved. This website is an unofficial and independent source of news and information, and is not affiliated with any school, team or league. info@scout.com info@scout.com Sun, 26 May 2013 09:06:55 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Scout.com > People > John Carlson Scout.com RSS Engine v1.0 (Server:SCOUTWEB4) 60 The Vikings will start getting into the nitty-gritty of offseason practices next week when organized team activities begin. That’s when players on the roster bubble will have to start showing they can earn their keep. Here are five offensive players from last year’s roster that could be in trouble this year, with salary, playing time and production all factors. http://min.scout.com/2/1293626.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1293626.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:49:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Hot News for TE John Carlson http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1273829&nid=6826069&fhn=1 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1273829&nid=6826069&fhn=1 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:19:20 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min John Carlson said he needs to be more durable and knows the reception numbers weren’t what was expected of him. He talked about his first season in purple, the injuries and his outlook for the future. http://min.scout.com/2/1256778.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1256778.html Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:55:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min It didn’t seem like it, but the Vikings’ passing game accounted for half of their first downs, thanks to some unlikely sources. Seldom-used receivers were a big part of the success Sunday. Plus, the Vikings applied pressure in different ways, Blair Walsh had an all-around big day and several interesting stats on Adrian Peterson and others. http://min.scout.com/2/1249982.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1249982.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:23:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings lead the NFL in Notre Dame alumni, and those players are beaming with pride these days … and maybe getting in a little bragging. http://min.scout.com/2/1247497.html 2047 Dave Campbell http://min.scout.com/2/1247497.html Sat, 08 Dec 2012 05:01:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The Vikings’ run defense has been suffering the last month, but defensive coordinator Alan Williams said he found instances of players loafing when he looked at the latest film. Plus, the Lions are getting better running the ball, John Carlson is expected back and A.J. Jefferson is expected to keep his starting job. http://min.scout.com/2/1237851.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1237851.html Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:39:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Christian Ponder was looking forward to putting behind him what was likely the worst performance of his young career. Plus, what’s the latest with TE John Carlson and his multiple concussions, and who was practicing with a short week of healing and preparation for Thursday’s game? http://min.scout.com/2/1232848.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1232848.html Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:50:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The Vikings may have to proceed cautiously with John Carlson’s concussion, head coach Leslie Frazier acknowledged. http://min.scout.com/2/1232570.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1232570.html Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:56:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min John Carlson was the Vikings’ top free-agent acquisition, but he hasn’t been a top target to this point. We look at the numbers and what Carlson had to say about his role in the offense. http://min.scout.com/2/1231201.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1231201.html Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:29:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The storyline has been worn out over the last few weeks, but John Carlson finally had positive yards against Tennessee. Still, his production doesn’t meet the expectations of his payday and the question is whether it’s Carlson or the Vikings. http://min.scout.com/2/1229536.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1229536.html Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:54:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min John Carlson, who is averaging $5 million per season on the free-agent contract he signed in March, has hardly been used and has been targeted only once. The lack of snaps is even more prevalent when compared to the New England Patriots’ tight end-heavy offense the Vikings were asked about repeatedly during the offseason. http://min.scout.com/2/1222528.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1222528.html Mon, 17 Sep 2012 21:23:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min John Carlson is hoping his first game action with the Vikings is a positive outing as he returns from knee surgery, but his Vikings debut will come under his fifth offense in five NFL seasons. http://min.scout.com/2/1217932.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1217932.html Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:15:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min The Vikings had three injuries sustained in Thursday night’s game, but the focus next week will turn to Adrian Peterson’s recovery, along with John Carlson and Geoff Schwartz. Plus, how about those replacement officials? Another player vents and Leslie Frazier tries to avoid the topic. http://min.scout.com/2/1216590.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1216590.html Fri, 31 Aug 2012 04:38:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Tight end John Carlson, the Vikings’ biggest free-agent addition in the offseason, returned to practice Monday for the first time since spraining an MCL on July 31. http://min.scout.com/2/1215543.html 2047 Dave Campbell http://min.scout.com/2/1215543.html Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:45:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min The Vikings have an extensive injury list heading into the preseason finale, but a handful of injured starters are expected back for the opener with a few more regular contributors joining them. http://min.scout.com/2/1215163.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1215163.html Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:09:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Tight end John Carlson is making his way back from a sprained medial collateral ligament and the Vikings are looking forward to his return, but it won't be this week. http://min.scout.com/2/1213171.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1213171.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 18:20:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min With John Carlson’s injury comes more of an opportunity for rookie Rhett Ellison, who was praised by Leslie Frazier but keeping his spot in perspective. http://min.scout.com/2/1207394.html 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/2/1207394.html Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:23:00 GMT 1 63 Minnesota min Hot News for TE John Carlson http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1207366&nid=6176370&fhn=1 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1207366&nid=6176370&fhn=1 Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:17:44 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Hot News for TE John Carlson http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1207110&nid=6176370&fhn=1 2047 Tim Yotter http://min.scout.com/a.z?s=63&p=9&c=2&cid=1207110&nid=6176370&fhn=1 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 22:51:24 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min Why did the Vikings invest so heavily in teaming John Carlson with Kyle Rudolph? Look no further than the red zone numbers around the league, where tight end usage is exploding and effective. The numbers speak to it. http://min.scout.com/2/1204319.html 2047 John Holler http://min.scout.com/2/1204319.html Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:31:00 GMT 0 63 Minnesota min