Matt Birk Skips OTAs; Chester Taylor Also a No-Show

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OTAs began Monday for the Vikings , with the media access period to start on Tuesday (so there will be plenty of legit reports for me to paraphrase). The big news so far is not news…that Matt Birk has decided not to show up for the voluntary workouts. Matt is still angry that the team has elected not to extend him before the expiration of his contract. Given the team’s habit ... [link]

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Inside the Enemy: May 25, 2008
Published 5/25/2008 by DJ at LombardiAve.com | A Blog For Green Bay Packers Fans
...   They probably never will be. Minnesota Vikings - The Vikings cut former Wisconsin star Erasmus James.  Goes to show what happens when you play for Minnesota. - Adrian Peterson is being watched like Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo. - Viking in trouble with the law misses practice time. - Two important cogs in the Vi-queen offense miss the OTAs. Other News From Around the NFL - ...

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