Vikings owner Zygi Wilf says the team wants a new stadium in the Twin Cities, even if it means building on the current site of the Metrodome. Wilf says he's "optimistic" the Metrodome site will work even though it would mean relocating to the University of Minnesota for up to three seasons.

The Vikings have named Alan Williams as Defensive Coordinator and Brendan Daly as defensive line coach. Williams comes to the Vikings after 10 seasons with Indianapolis where he coached defensive backs and Daly returns to the Vikings where he coached from 2006-08 before moving to St. Louis as the Rams defensive line coach from 2009-11. “Alan and Brendan have both proved themselves as quality coaches in our League,” said Vikings Head Coach Leslie Frazier. “I had the chance to work directly with both men and can’t say enough about their character, work ethic and ability to connect with players and push them to be their best.” Williams and Frazier coached defense together with Indianapolis in 2005-06 and were part of the Colts’ Super Bowl XLI victory over Chicago.

Fred Pagac has been relieved of his duties as defensive coordinator of the Vikings, but has been offered an opportunity to remain with the team as linebackers coach, according to a source. The defense fell to 21st in the NFL in total defense, 26th in pass defense and 11th in run defense, an area in which the team finished in the league's top two from 2005-09. The Vikings have interviewed Raheem Morris and Mel Tucker during the past two weeks. Mike Singletary is believed to be in the mix for the coordinator job.

Following major knee surgery, Vikings running back Adrian Peterson is up walking around and has started the rehabilitation process. Peterson and Vikings head athletic trainer Eric Sugarman met with reporters on Friday to give an update on his recovery, two weeks after Peterson had surgery to reconstruct the ACL and repair the MCL in his left knee. "I feel like the first week was the toughest part for me, not being able to sleep, waking up every two hours, just dealing with the pain and the frustration, looking ahead like, 'Wow, I've got a long way before I'm able just to move around and walk,'" Peterson said. "But after that first week, I feel like things really just started to calm down. The pain started to subside. I was able to just get more motivated about the process."

The Buccaneers will interview former Vikings coach Brad Childress for their head coaching position on Monday, according to sources. Tampa Bay will also interview Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips, according to a source. Tampa Bay is expected to meet with Phillips on Friday. "I'm gratified somebody noticed," Phillips said. "We'll talk and see how much interest (Tampa Bay) has in me. I'm torn. I don't want to leave Houston. I love it here. But I'd like to get a chance to be a head coach again."

The staffs of the Redskins and Vikings will coach in the Senior Bowl. Washington's Mike Shanahan will lead the South team while Leslie Frazier of the Vikings will direct the North. The Jan. 28 game is a showcase for senior NFL prospects.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Vikings defensive end Jared Allen were the leading vote getters for The Associated Press 2011 NFL All-Pro Team. Johnson and Allen were each one vote shy of being a unanimous pick. "That's sweet," Johnson said. "That's one of the best honors you can have other than being a Super Bowl champion. To be an All-Pro is a tremendous honor." Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers made the team for the first time, easily beating Drew Brees of the Saints, 47½ to 2½. Rodgers led Green Bay to a league-best 15-1 record this season, after taking the Packers to the Super Bowl title last February. "I am a competitor," Rodgers said. "I care desperately about winning and doing everything I can to contribute. But personally, speaking for my own self, you learn exactly what you need to do to be able to balance the pressure from the outside with the pressure from within, that you put on yourself to be successful. Last year's run is really going to help all of us and our preparation through the week."

Raheem Morris, who was fired Monday as head coach of the Buccaneers, will interview with the Vikings on Friday for a position on their defensive staff, according to league and team sources.

Vikings rookie quarterback Christian Ponder said he has been assured by the team that it won't select a quarterback in the 2012 NFL Draft. Minnesota has the third overall pick in April's NFL Draft. "I have been," Ponder told "The Dan Patrick Show" when asked if he had been informed a quarterback won't be drafted. "I talked to our GM (Rick Spielman) yesterday." Spielman, who was promoted from vice president of player personnel to general manager on Tuesday, gave Ponder a vote of confidence. "(Coach) Leslie (Frazier) will make the decision on who is starting quarterback. But I have the utmost faith in Christian Ponder," Spielman said. "The quarterback positions, there's a lot of growing pains involved. I have the utmost confidence Christian Ponder will be our franchise quarterback."

The Vikings have named Rick Spielman General Manager of the franchise. Spielman joined the team in 2006 and has served as Vice President of Player Personnel during his tenure with the Vikings. The 2012 season will be Spielman’s 22nd season as an NFL executive between Detroit, Chicago, Miami and Minnesota. Spielman will oversee all football-related activities for the Vikings, including continuing to direct college and pro personnel programs. “This establishes the organizational structure that will lead to the long term success of the Vikings,” said Vikings Owner/Chairman Zygi Wilf. “Having watched Rick over the years, we have the utmost confidence that he will help us reach our ultimate goal of winning championships.” “Rick has proven to be a valuable member of the organization since joining the Vikings in 2006,” said Owner/President Mark Wilf. “With Rick’s and Coach Frazier’s leadership, the Vikings are well-positioned to win next season and beyond.”