[MartinBlank]

ESPN is reporting that LT to Vikings is getting pretty close to getting done.

He would be Adrian Petersen's backup and has no problems with that.

[jhack704]

link or source? i wonder how he feels after the smack talking he was saying last preseason about ap and now he will be his backup

[jackny]

Ha ha, Favre, LT. Who's next?

[nbt3428]

I like it for the Vikings, LT is going to be solid in the complimentary role, not going to be a big contract i'd assume though.

[Jonah]

LT must have some reserves in the tank we don't know about.

[cav1x]

This may be the sign of the year for the Vikes. Or one of the worst, signing LT is a lottery

[BigdaddyQH]

This makes sense for LT and the Vikes, but if I were LT, I don not sign until I am reasonably sure that Favre returns.

[jhack704]

This makes sense for LT and the Vikes, but if I were LT, I don not sign until I am reasonably sure that Favre returns.

i think we all know he is coming back. espn poll had favres return at 86% the other day

[jhack704]

yea im his biggest fan but we all know he is coming back so just say it and if you dont want to do training camp then just come out and say that!

[podunk]

f\*\*k no. tomlinson is a bitch

[Andy117]

LT is done. Not much tread left on those tires.

[frostno98]

Playing on turf might actually benefit them old legs.

[blueghost]

dont see him quite finished yet could be hangin around for one more shot at the brass ring

[hoopster42]

not sure what or if he has anything left but its interesting to say the least. I can't believe they left Chester go so easily. Not sure what to make of it, but LT will be a Viking.

source?

[tblues2005]

Not a bad pickup for them. They do need a 3rd down back and that would not be a bad choice at all here.

[Shelton]

ill be a great 3rd down back

[jjgold]

LT is a great guy to get like 2.5 yards per carry

Bad move Minny

[Lincoln73]

It is going to be fun watching LT pout when he gets 3 carries a game.

[Carseller4]

More teams are going to a more 2-headed rushing attack. If not the Vikings....someone would pick him up.

[cav1x]

Favre will come back....as always.

[cp3133]

The old black and blue division is gonna be tough this year

[jhack704]

if he doesnt sign today he is suppose to go visit the jets but here is a convo with LT today with one major sentence that seems to give it away!

Q. What's it like having the opportunity to shop yourself after being in San Diego for so many seasons?

A. "It's like recruiting all over again, like going from high school to college. You just kind of have to kind of get a feel and see where you fit in at and see how it goes."


Q. What's your sense about this team being on the verge of a Super Bowl and having that opportunity?

A. "That's the thing I love most because this is a team that's right there. It has the veterans and the young guys that fit in together. It's a very talented team with a great coaching staff. It's a very supportive [environment]. That's what you want."


Q. What's your feeling after getting a chance to sit down for a few hours at dinner?

A. "I think it's great. I obviously really enjoy Coach Childress, E.B., guys that I'm going to spend a lot of time around. Even Pat, just getting a chance to really sit down with him. It was light. The mood was light and that's what you ask for."


Q. What's the key that needs to happen on Thursday when you spend time meeting at Winter Park?

A. "I'm not sure yet. I think we're just going to get in, talk about some football and stuff. Philosophies. That type of stuff."


Q. There is question about how well you would accept a third-down role behind Adrian Peterson. Is that something you would be willing to step into or would you have a problem with it?

A. "I don't [have a problem with it]. I know I can catch the ball really well out of the backfield, can run routes and that's something that I've always looked for as I got older in my career. Being able to fall back on that. Not having to carry the ball as much. I think that's what was lost in San Diego because I was the only guy that could really carry the ball 20 times. So my third-down role was reduced. So now I'm looking for that. It's something I can do and I can fit in well."


Q. When was the last time you played regularly on third down?

A. "Actually, this was the first year that I didn't play on third down."


Q. How much can you help Adrian Peterson develop?

A. "I think as far as learning how to be a professional on and off the field. Having been through a lot of stuff that he's going through, I could kind of help him go through it without any headaches. Also, just the approach to the game and also the offseason. I think I could help him out a lot."


Q. Have you talked to Peterson since you arrived?

A. "I haven't talked to him since I've been here. Not yet."


Q. What would the opportunity to play with Brett Favre mean to you?

A. "The opportunity to play with Brett would be unbelievable, incredible. So many years I've watched Brett and also played against him and admire him so much. Imagining him just throwing the ball to me out of the backfield or something like that, it would be something I can always remember and also tell my kids about."


Q. How close is this team to a Super Bowl?

A. "Very close. They are right at the top of the situation I was looking for when I first said I want to go somewhere and have a chance to win a championship."


Q. NFL.com reports you have another potential visit that you could make this week? Is that correct?

A. "Yes."


Q. Can you say which team?

A. "I won't say as of now but we'll see."


Q. So you are scheduled to leave Thursday night or possibly sign?

A. "Possibly."


Q. Do you think something could get done on Thursday?

A. "I don't know. My agent is definitely here in town."


Q. Prefer to sign here or would you like to make that next trip?

A. "I think it depends. It depends on how it goes tomorrow."


Q. What do you need to hear on Thursday from the Vikings?

A. "I think it's a feel that you have to have. It's not necessarily anything you're going to hear because I've heard what I like to hear. I have a role on this team. I think it's a feel that you have to have."

[GunShard]

Adrian Peterson fumbles alot which effected the outcome of the Bears and Saints games.