Perhaps he can help

Perhaps he can help reverse the low attendance numbers in Minnesota. Pope visiting Minnesota

No, not that pope. Derrick Pope, a LB who played for the Miami Dolphins. According to Scout.com, Pope is visiting with the team through Thursday. Vikings VP Rick Spielman drafted Pope in the seventh round, in Miami in 2004. Pope started in place of Zach Thomas nine games last season.

He finished the season with 64 tackles, intercepted two passes and recovered a fumble. In addition, Pope is also a good special teams player.

Oh, you were expecting the Other Pope. No, he could probably help out the Church in Minnesota, but I doubt he has much influence on the Norsemen.

P.S., he signed today too. Another reason to cheer for the Vikings. "Honey, what are you doing?" "Not much, just watching the Pope on TV."

What could be better

Than a comprehensive Catholic guide to the NFL? For the Greater Glory has a team by team analysis whether a Catholic can in good faith cheer for each NFL Team.

No surprise in which team comes up in radiant splendor, and the only thing better would be if he had found a way to include the Vikings as compatible with the Faith.

No, wait, that would be the Cafeteria Catholic's guide to mediocre faith and the NFL. Hmmm, I can root for the Saints, but I can't quite leave the Vikings yet. Perhaps I will have to repent. But as any good football fan knows, just like the court dates for your favorite team convict, it will be after the season of course.