Bobby Wade was not simply making idle chit-chat when he revealed Brian Urlacher’s feelings about Jay Cutler – he was deliberately trying to stir things up.  And he succeeded.  I know because, two days out from the whole affair, stories are still being posted about how it’s not a big deal, and everything’s fine between [...]

Reports issuing forth from the mouth of Fox Sports’ Chris Myers have touched off a round of new quarterback-related chaos in Minnesota.  And it’s not Brett Favre in the middle this time – it’s Michael Vick.
The fun got started this afternoon when Myers said on the radio that the Vikings had made inquiries to the [...]

Vikings players have all reported for training camp – except first-round draft pick Percy Harvin, who remains unsigned.  If you believe Mike Florio’s latest bit of speculation, Harvin’s absence could be a protracted one.
Florio points out that the players drafted directly before and after Harvin have both signed, meaning it should be easy to work [...]

Kenechi Udeze had hoped to make a return to football after missing a year to battle leukemia, but lingering physical issues have forced the former first-round draft pick to call it a career.
Udeze reportedly made his decision after struggling through minicamp practices, hindered by post-chemo neuropathy.  He was also apparently having issues with his weight.  [...]

Bobby Wade told Paul Allen on KFAN earlier today that Brian Urlacher thinks new Bears quarterback Jay Cutler is a word that rhymes with “wussy.”  Certain Bears players aren’t convinced Urlacher ever said this though, or at least are doing a good job of pretending they don’t think he did.  Tommie Harris, for instance, tweeted [...]

Jay Cutler apparently has some work to do, to prove to his new Bears teammates that he’s a man of mettle and not a, well, pussy.
This negative impression of Cutler among some Bears players has come to light thanks to Vikings receiver Bobby Wade, who took to KFAN this morning to relate a little anecdote.  [...]

Now that the summer’s nonsense is out of the way, it’s back to sane, regular football business for the Vikings.  This includes locking up first-round draft picks, a process that got 50% closer to completion Wednesday when the team announced the signing of right tackle Phil Loadholt, terms not disclosed.
Loadholt, a behemoth out of Oklahoma, [...]

Jared Allen spoke to Jay Glazer about Brett Favre’s decision to leave the pads hanging right where they are.
“I just got off the phone with Brad, and Brett said he’s staying retired,” the defensive end said. “He said he couldn’t deal with the daily grind. He said he felt like he let us down before [...]

Seconds ago from Access Vikings:
Judd [Zulgad] is on the phone with a very, very good source that says Brett Favre is staying retired. We’ll have more as it comes.
What’s Ed Werder have to say?
Update: Conflicting reports?  Tweeted not long ago by NFL.com’s Scott Hansen:
Favre Watch possibly extended: A source tells me Brad Childress has [...]

Ryan Longwell said in an interview that he thinks it’s “50/50″ his former teammate Brett Favre will come out of retirement to lead the Vikings.  Longwell, who has been in contact with Favre all throughout the off-season, says Favre’s main concern now is whether his body – not just his arm – will be able [...]