<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Culpepper: Wilf said trade talks haven't happenedBY SEAN JENSENPioneer PressAmid continuing speculation about his future, quarterback Daunte Culpepper said today he was assured by owner Zygi Wilf that the Vikings have not spoken to other teams about a potential trade.Culpepper released a statement Tuesday saying that he and Wilf talked on the telephone about his present situation."He told me that the Vikings have not yet spoken to other teams about trading me," Culpepper said. "I shared my disappointment with the lack of communication and the false reports about me demanding more money coming out of Minnesota. I have requested further talks so that we can explore options for the future."Culpepper said he offered to move his $6 million roster bonus, which is set to be paid on March 17, to another date, to help the Vikings."I have made a good faith gesture toward the organization by offering to move my roster bonus around if it will help clear more cap space to sign free agents," Culpepper said. "If I am not traded, I want to help coach (Brad) Childress make a serious run for the championship this year."Culpepper said he realized that his contract includes no more guarantees since he tore three of four ligaments in his right knee in October."With all the discussion about me being traded or cut has helped me realize that the contract I have ran out of guarantees the day I was injured," Culpepper said. "Therefore each year they pay you to play is a gift. I expect that if there are no changes to my present contract, then I should prepare for a year-by-year commitment. When I am ready to hit the field this year, wherever it may be, I plan on being better than ever and enjoying the ride. "</div>
Did you see that thing about saying he'd cut his bonus to get us FA's if asked? I dont realy belive that but its still great news for Daunte to at least Say that.
