The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Before Vikings running back Adrian Peterson made an uncharacteristic public pitch for Vick, the Vikings weren’t believed to be interested in signing Vick. Coincidentally — or not — Vick is now emerging as a potential option for Minnesota. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Vikings could become very interested in Vick if Matt Cassel chooses to sign elsewhere.

Diehards Line: Cassel, who signed a two-year deal in 2013, has opted out of the second season. On Thursday, HC Mike Zimmer said that he wants Cassel to stay, if Cassel wants to stay. He’d been due to earn $3.7 million in 2014. As PFT's Mike Florio reiterated tonight, Vick doesn’t necessarily fit with offensive coordinator Norv Turner’s system. But Peterson publicly has made his preference known and given that public stance, he might be making the case even more strenuously behind the scenes. That doesn't guarantee anything. At the same time, you have to believe the Vikings see some wisdom in listening to the man they've hitched their offensive wagon to. All that said, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport considers Jacksonville, Buffalo and Oakland as more likely destinations for Vick.