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Nearly everyone came ready to work, a positive development for a team attempting to move forward after a historically bad season.

A lot of folks on the Daily Norseman seem to advocate a slow and steady approach to rebuilding, as it applies to our beloved Minnesota Vikings Football Team.

There are a few spots out there that have some tidbits from today's second day of Minnesota Vikings Organized Team Activities.

By Russell S. Baxter Featured NFL Writer With the NFL Draft over and free agency winding down, here's a look at who's coming, going and who to watch for when it comes to the Minnesota Vikings in 2012.

For the Minnesota Vikings , the 2012 season holds plenty of promise. After finishing at the bottom of the NFC North the past two seasons, there is plenty of excitement surrounding the Vikings' draft picks.

Coming off a 22-sack season, Vikings DE Jared Allen clearly has what it takes to upgrade any defensive front.

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Michael Jenkins said in a text message his torn meniscus in his knee has fully healed and he will be with the team for the start of Organized Team Activities.

OCTOBER 30: Wide receiver Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions makes a reception on his way to scoring a 56-yard touchdown during the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.

Our country is experiencing one of the most significant and largest draw downs and force corrections since WWII - and with such, almost every town and city across America will welcome home brave men and women.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder in the huddle during the first quarter of the Minnesota Vikings game against the Green Bay Packers on October 23, 2011 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.

Dec 6, 2009; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.

When the quarterback talks in the NFL , the rest of the locker room should listen up.

Coming off a 15-1 regular season, it is of little surprise that the Green Bay Packers will likely be the favorites to win the NFC North, and possibly return to the Super Bowl for the second time in three years.

The Vikings have question marks on offense following the injury to Adrian Peterson , and the defensive secondary is a liability.

A sticking point with Bears fans since the draft has been "but what about the offensive line?" Where's the help been? Was signing that Chilo Rachel really going to be difference maker for a terrible offensive line? Well I decided to go back and watch the highlights, check the box scores and see if I can settle exactly how many games the Bears' ... (more)

Many mock drafts involve evaluating player whose success in the NFL is largely indeterminable.

The success of the 2011 NFL draft class for the Vikings will largely rest on the shoulders of Christian Ponder and, to a lesser extent, tight end Kyle Rudolph.

As most Jets fans were, I wasA very excited for the thought of Melvin Ingram to the Jets at pick 16.

The sack master himself, Jared Allen, was on hand to host the 2012 West Metro FCA banquet at the Medina Ballroom on Saturday night.A The banquet helped raise funds for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes , specifically the West Metro FCA in Minnesota.A Allen was in true laid back form announcing technical difficulties bringing up his notes on the ... (more)

There are no cool commercials or half-time shows, but make no mistake - today is a political Super Bowl of sorts for the Minnesota Vikings.