The Facts: The Vikings offered Houston a third-round draft pick in the hopes of acquiring Rosenfels just before the free-agent period began. Talks stalled when the Texans asked for a second-round pick, but there is a general feeling among NFL people that the teams could re-enter those discussions as early as this week, when all 32 teams gather here for the league's annual meetings.
Diehards Line:According to Star Tribune staffer Kevin Siefert, acquiring Rosenfels remains a priority. If they snag him, the Vikings will have finally accomplished a project three years in the making: Finding a veteran backup who knows the West Coast offense and has demonstrated an ability to win games as a short-term starter.