The Facts: The Vikings should know within a week if their decision to be patient in trading a player they don't want will pay off. Multiple sources said running back Mewelde Moore is expected to be traded by the NFL trade deadline on Oct. 16.

Diehards Line:The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers contacted Minnesota last week after losing running back Carnell Williams to a right patellar tendon injury on Sept. 30. Tampa Bay's need for a running back increased when it lost Michael Pittman for six to eight weeks. The Bucs are down to running back Earnest Graham -- but they balked at the Vikings asking price (a third-round pick) last week. Meanwhile, Yahoo's Jason Cole, however, suggest that Denver and Houston might also be interested. ... Stay tuned.