Okay, it's a slow news day and probably will be until the draft. So, I thought I'd generate some discussion. New head coaches are allowed two full mini camps. The Vikings new staff wanted one scheduled before the draft to run the vets through some practces to see them first hand before making final draft preperations. They will be running five practices this coming weekend.

Green Bay has opted to schedule theirs after the draft. I don't know if this is Thompson's call or McCarthy's call. Anyway, it made me think (always a dangerous thing, that).

1. Did they schedule them later to avoid a showdown with Favre? Just a wild bit of speculation on my part.

2. Since Thompson makes the personnel decisions, did they feel it not necessary since he already knows the roster?

3. Some other strategic reason?