.... the Minnesota Vikings. (Got you nervous there, didn't I, Carolina fans?)

   Yes, the Weinkester is reported to bee back in his old stomping grounds today working out for the Vikings. Remember, he grew up in St. Paul, Minn., so he's kind of a local hero there. He also won his first NFL game there in 2001 (although the Panthers went on to lose their next 15 -- 14 of them with Weinke at the helm). The last I checked, Weinke and his new wife still live in Charlotte.

   The Vikings are looking for help at quarterback with the uncertainty surrounding starter Tavaris Jackson. You would have to think the Vikings would be real competitive in the NFC if they only had a great quarterback. Their running game is outstanding led by rookie phenom Adrian Peterson.

   The Panthers are also working out a quarterback today -- former UCLA star Drew Olson. The status of Vinny Testaverde (Achilles tendon) and David Carr (concussion) is up in the air this week, meaning rookie Matt Moore could get the start.  However, the Panthers might need a body to run the scout team this week and that's why they're considering signing Olson to the practice squad.

   It's conceivable if Olson signs that he could be elevated to the active roster if Testaverde and Carr aren't able to play.

   After going undrafted in 2006, Olson signed a non-guaranteed contract as an undrafted free agent with the Blatimore Ravens on May 12, 2006. He was cut and later added to the practice squad. In 2007, Olson was allocated to NFL Europa where he was the starting quarterback of the Amsterdam Admirals. He completed 170 out of 310 passes (54.8% completion percentage) for 1,967 yards and had 13 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Olson has never played in an NFL game.