Published: Sunday, March 4, 2001

Charley Walters: Don't print that

Pioneer Press

Don't print that *

Look for the Vikings to use the next 10 days to try to trade offensive left tackle Todd Steussie for a second-round draft pick rather than release him for nothing in return.

* Pssst: The Vikings are keenly interested in Carolina free-agent cornerback Eric Davis, 33.

* Insiders say the Vikings are $4.2 million under the $67.4 million salary cap, and that they have more cap room than 19 other NFL teams.

* The Vikings would like to deal for St. Louis defensive end Kevin Carter, who has the Rams' franchise tag and likely would cost a first-round pick in next month's draft. The Vikings are hesitant because of the large signing bonus he would require in light of at least $15 million the team is expected to have to spend on a new deal for wide receiver Randy Moss ne

-- Mark (Karch 222@aol.com), March 05, 2001