Rick Spielman would rather guzzle vinegar than share his strategy on personnel or business matters in a public forum. The Vikings general manager handles deliberations as state secret.
Past decisions often provide an indication of future moves, though. Re-signing Sheldon Richardson and reworking Adam Thielen's existing contract this offseason seem like natural starting points.
The Vikings have made a habit of locking up their in-house stars with top-dollar extensions in recent years. The organization has become a model in pro sports in that regards. Draft, develop, reward.
The team has handed out more big checks than Publishers Clearing House in constructing a top-heavy roster built to win now. A 24-17 victory over the Packers on Sunday brought another prime-time reminder that the organization isn't done writing big checks.
Thielen and Richardson delivered monster performances, providing more proof that they should be in line for hefty paydays.
Rob Brzezinski, the team's salary cap magician, can expect another challenging offseason trying make the numbers fit in a complex financial puzzle.
Thielen leads the NFL in catches (93), ranks second in receiving yards (1,138) and is tied for fifth in touchdown catches (eight). His catch total ranks as third-highest in league history through 11 games.
No NFL wide receiver this season has performed at a higher level than Thielen, who has thrust himself squarely into the "best receiver in the league" conversation.