Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper was not present during both of Minnesota?s Saturday practices and is now rumored to be reworking his contract with the organization. Vikings coach Mike Tice indicated after the morning practice that a few players were excused for "personal reasons." He only specifically mentioned first-year guard Shannon Snell, but his umbrella certainly covered Culpepper and running back Michael Bennett, neither of whom was at either practice. Both sides have been mum on the real reason regarding Culpepper?s absence and that silence has led to mass speculation regarding Culpepper?s current contract which has the star QB earning $102 million over 10 years. A respectable number that has since been passed by more than 18 other NFL players.