The Facts: Following up on a previous item. ... The Vikings didn't pick up Ponder's fifth-year option, but that doesn't mean he's done in Minnesota. At least not yet. GM Rick Spielman told reporters Tuesday that the team has no plans to shop the quarterback during this week's draft. "We wouldn't trade Ponder," Spielman said. "... That would leave us one quarterback. I would not do that, we're gonna need two quarterbacks."

Diehards Line: With Matt Cassell installed as the starter, the Vikings are expected to add another QB this week, but don't look for that passer to be Sam Bradford. Spielman shot down rumors that the Vikings had spoken with the Rams about a potential trade for the St. Louis starter. ... Stay tuned. The draft will be here soon enough. And if Minnesota goes in that direction with the eighth overall pick Thursday night, it might be Ponder asking for the trade.