Thread: VIkes signed Andersen

Vikings sign Andersen
Last Update: 9/7/2004 12:06:25 PM


KFAN dot com

Just when the Vikings' kicking situation appeared to settle down, head coach Mike Tice made another startling move.

The Vikings signed veteran kicker Morten Andersen to contract Wednesday morning, just eight days after the team inked Brett Conway to a two-year deal.

Andersen, the second-leading scorer in NFL history, was released by Kansas City last week after losing a training-camp battle to former CFL star Lawrence Tynes.

The 22-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the Chiefs. He converted 16 of 20 field-goal attempts last season, but missed his only try from beyond 50 yards.

Andersen, 44, didn't handle kickoffs regularly in 2003, but Tice said Andersen will handle kickoffs and placekicking duties in Sunday's regular season opener against Dallas.

Travis Dorsch, signed to the practice squad Wednesday, could be added to the active roster to handle kickoffs later this season, according to Tice.

"At some point, we'll take the kickoffs away from Morten and give them to Travis," Tice said.

Ha ha the same guy that knocked the vikings out of the playoffs in 98 and dashing their super bowl hopes. That game was awesome!!!

Interesting move.

As long as he doesn't miss any of our extra points I'll be fine.

Ha ha the same guy that knocked the vikings out of the playoffs in 98 and dashing their super bowl hopes. That game was awesome!!!

"vikings_fan66" wrote:

Vikings sign Andersen
Last Update: 9/7/2004 12:06:25 PM


KFAN dot com

Just when the Vikings' kicking situation appeared to settle down, head coach Mike Tice made another startling move.

The Vikings signed veteran kicker Morten Andersen to contract Wednesday morning, just eight days after the team inked Brett Conway to a two-year deal.

Andersen, the second-leading scorer in NFL history, was released by Kansas City last week after losing a training-camp battle to former CFL star Lawrence Tynes.

The 22-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the Chiefs. He converted 16 of 20 field-goal attempts last season, but missed his only try from beyond 50 yards.

Andersen, 44, didn't handle kickoffs regularly in 2003, but Tice said Andersen will handle kickoffs and placekicking duties in Sunday's regular season opener against Dallas.


Travis Dorsch, signed to the practice squad Wednesday, could be added to the active roster to handle kickoffs later this season, according to Tice.

"At some point, we'll take the kickoffs away from Morten and give them to Travis," Tice said.

What the hell happened to Conway :?:


Is he still on the team? and is this field goals by committee?

you already said that one teddy bear.

"LoviesBears" wrote:

Ha ha the same guy that knocked the vikings out of the playoffs in 98 and dashing their super bowl hopes. That game was awesome!!!

Funny to see a Bears fan laughing at us over the 1998 season.

Sept 27, 1998 Minnesota 31 Chicago 28
Dec 6, 1998 Minnesota 48 Chicago 22

The NFC championship sucked but at least the Vikings were playing in it, not watching it like the Bears.

"vikings minnesoulija" wrote:

you already said that one teddy bear.

Made sure you heard it this time. The queens need the heimlick manuever. They must have some horns stuck in their throat Ha Ha!

"LoviesBears" wrote:

"vikings minnesoulija" wrote:

you already said that one teddy bear.

Made sure you heard it this time. The queens need the heimlick manuever. They must have some horns stuck in their throat Ha Ha!

Go away worm!!!!!

I would step on you, but you are to full of sh*t and I do not want to get my shoes full of it!!!!!!!!!!!!

damn teddy bear you need a hug, or a role model. so much anger. And keep talking cuz you really not saying anything. Im bored with you be gawn.