[Goldenfleece]

Sounds like the kind of deal you make when you think you just need one more piece to make a run for the championship. I don't think the Vikings are that close (and neither are we for that matter). However, I will say that the compensation isn't that far away from what I'd expect for a Pro Bowler in his prime at a high priority position. I would have thought the character concerns would have brought his value down a little bit, though.