After a shocking 1 point loss to the Cardinals, a game that could have seem Minnesota rise to only 1 game behind playoff pace, the general manager has resigned absent coach Paul De Kievit.
Realising they can't succeed without his off the wall approaches to playcalling and formation matching the Vikings reached deep into the hip pocket and handed 'the Deek' (as he is known to fans) a blank check. Part of the undiscosed contract includes the HC's continuing paid vacation in Europe. The Vikings are expected to begin a rally for a playoff spot as soon as the coach returns from the German beer halls and Dutch cheese festivals in which he is currently ensconsed.