| It was May 3rd that saw the fall of the Minnesota | | | | The deal believed to be for three years, will see |
| Vikings, vice president of player personnel Fran | | | | Spielman fall nicely into place with an already |
| Foley. Minnesota found many discrepancies with | | | | well-established Vikings management team. |
| the vice presidents resume when reviewed for | | | | Spielman is well aware of the presence of |
| executive reasons. Top this off with many | | | | ownership that takes a very large role in the |
| clashes with other management personnel in the | | | | decisions made in and around the Vikings club. This |
| Vikings organization, and a widely panned draft | | | | he believes is what makes this organization great. |
| left little to be desired for his services. | | | | Spielman spent 5 years with the Miami Dolphins, |
| There is a great story to all of this trouble | | | | and saw much in the way of change over that |
| however, as the original applicant for the job Rick | | | | time. Not only did he witness a disastrous season |
| Spielman, just happened to be available and made | | | | in 2004, he watched pro running back Ricky |
| no bones about signing on with the team | | | | Williams receive suspensions and banning for |
| Tuesday. Spielman a former Miami Dolphins | | | | substance abuse, under the collective bargaining |
| General Manager, and former ESPN analyst held | | | | agreement. |
| an interview a while back with the Vikings and | | | | This will be a fresh and uplifting change for this |
| was passed up and they went with the now fired | | | | wonderful executive and all the best is wished |
| Foley only four months later. | | | | upon him in this upcoming endeavor. |