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EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - New Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer has taken a methodical approach to evaluating the teams muddled quarterback situation, refusing to make any concrete statements about the position until he had time to do his homework and come to a decision. With free agency less than a week away, the coach appears to have come to at least one conclusion: Zimmer wants Matt Cassel to return to Minnesota next season, if the free agent-to-be decides he wants to be with the Vikings. "I would love to have Matt Cassel back if Matt Cassel wants to be back," Zimmer said Thursday. "I dont know if that will happen or wont happen. But were going to find a quarterback somewhere. And if its not Matt Cassel, then well find someone else. "I want guys who want to be here. I want guys that want to be part of the franchise, be part of the organization, be part of the team. And if Matt wants to come back, Im sure that well get it worked out." Zimmer said he has had conversations with Cassel, who went 3-3 in his six starts last season and was on the field at the end of the game for all five Vikings victories, to that effect. Cassel opted out of his contract last month and Zimmer said he expected Cassel to explore free agency before the quarterback makes a decision. Free agents can sign with new teams starting on Tuesday. "Hes got a bunch of pretty girls looking at him right now," Zimmer said, referring to teams that are expected to court Cassel in free agency. "And he wants to explore and see whats best for him. I dont blame any of these guys. In free agency, I think thats why they have the rules is that they get a chance to go see what their markets worth." Last year Cassel split the duties with Christian Ponder for most of the season, with Josh Freeman also getting one start. Cassel completed 60.2 per cent of his passes for 1,807 yards with 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions. "I think the team rallied around him a lot but I think the team has a lot of confidence in him," Zimmer said. "Other than playing against him I dont that much about him yet other than the conversation that we had on the phone." The Vikings have the eighth overall pick in the upcoming draft and are expected to look at drafting a quarterback. But with star running back Adrian Peterson approaching 30 years old, bringing in a veteran quarterback to serve as a bridge until that young player is ready is an avenue the team will consider. One player Peterson wants the Vikings to pursue is Michael Vick, who likely will be looking for a starting job after losing his in Philadelphia to Nick Foles. Peterson tweeted on Thursday that Vick "would (instantly) make the Vikings a playoff team!" "I think he has his opinions," Zimmer said about Peterson. "I like Adrian a lot from the little time that Ive talked to him. I know that hes a great running back. I dont know anything else." Zimmer said he would also like to have receiver Jerome Simpson and longtime defensive stars Jared Allen and Kevin Williams back as well, if all three decide they want to play for the Vikings and accept what could be different roles than the ones they had under the previous regime. Allen and Williams likely would have to take significant paycuts to return. "I think it would be great for him to finish here," Zimmer said of Allen, "but I do understand the business part of all this stuff and if it doesnt work out, it doesnt work out." In general, Zimmer said the Vikings have "a lot of holes to fill" on both sides of the ball as free agency approaches. But the coach expected the team to take a pragmatic approach, focusing more on the draft than making a big splash by signing high-priced veterans. "I think if we go out and spend a whole bunch of money now, wed be upset two years from now because some of them didnt work out," Zimmer said. "So were going to be real diligent in how we approach this and making sure that not only is it best for next year, but best for the long run too." NOTES: The Vikings released DT LeTroy Guion and WR Greg Childs. Guion started 31 games in six seasons with the Vikings, but the team saved $4 million by cutting him. Childs was a fourth-round draft choice in 2012, but never played in a game after tearing the patellar tendons in both knees in training camp during his rookie year. ___ AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP_NFL Julius Peppers Jersey . -- The Green Bay Packers have signed quarterback Graham Harrell to the active roster from the practice squad and placed tight end Andrew Quarless on injured reserve. Marquis Haynes Jersey . -- David Freese is starting to pick up his run production, which is something the Los Angeles Angels have been waiting half a season to see. http://www.officialcarolinapanthersfootball.com/authentic-vernon-butler-jersey-womens . 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Wade has fond memories from his annual trips to Blackpool and the six-time finalist will be hoping for another prolonged stay in the tourist resort when the World Matchplay starts this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.Only Phil Taylor, a 15-time winner, has a better record in the major tournament, and Wade offers a light-hearted response when asked to explain his success on past pilgrimages to the seaside town. It must be the fun fair and the promenade, the Golden Mile, the sunny beach, the blue sea, the white sand. Did you get all that? the 2007 winner told Sky Sports. Check out the final leg between James Wade and Phil Taylor in the semi-final of the World Matchplay Darts Its the format, the people, the venue. The people there are so humble and nice, its the best format in the world - in my opinion - and the venue is lovely.Nicknamed The Machine, Wade is a gritty performer who relishes matches in this particular tournament, which are decided purely by legs rather than sets. But even Wade, with a number of major titles on the mantelpiece, admits he is still inspired by the historic surroundings of the Winter Gardens. Just walk in there. Its very strange, its like the room is full. Its a magical building. James Wade Everyone should walk into the Winter Gardens when its completely empty. Just walk in there. Its very strange, its like the room is full. Its a magical building, he said.Wades first round match should entertain this weekends packed house as he faces Mervyn King, the shaven headed Suffolk man, who has earned a reputation as one of the pantomime villains on the PDC Tour. Wade starts title challenge against Mervyn King King often uses ear plugs to block out the jeers, but Wade is well accustomed to dealing with the temperamental reaction of the crowd.Its just Mervyn, everyone has got their own character they portray or the way they behave in front of the camera, he said. Its just the way Mervyn does it. If theyre going to boo you, theyre going to boo you. There are certain players that get nipped at for wearing ear plugs - like Mervyn, who has been nipped at for years. Youve got to get on with it. You only notice when its going wrong. James Wade hit three 100+ checkouts on his way to beating Brendan Dolan and secure a place in the quarter-finals at the 2015 World Matchplay Wade is sometimes targeted by the boo boys, admitting it is very lonely on stage, but gives another glimpse of his dry humour when revealing why he prefers the World Matchplay to the festive party atmosphere that surrounds the World Championships.ddddddddddddI always think why cant they put it on a couple of weeks later and get Christmas out of the way, he said. If they could do that, I would love the World Championships.Lets be honest, its a huge amount of money, its a massive title, but who wants to be working at Christmas? Ban TV for Christmas.Twelve months ago, Wade finally loosened Taylors vice-like grip on the trophy, ending his bid for an eighth straight title with a 17-14 win in the semi-finals. Watch how Michael van Gerwen defeated James Wade to become the World Matchplay Darts champion Wade gives an honest assessment of his one-sided 18-12 defeat to Van Gerwen in the final, although the 33-year-old is not daunted by the prospect of another title decider against the Dutchman. Flat as a pancake, he said. Maybe mentally the game against Phil just took the edge off me, but I wasnt very good. I wasnt very good in the final of the World Grand Prix either.But Im starting to get to grips with him. Ive beaten Michael more times than hes beaten me in the last six or seven games. Hell remember that. Im sure hell be very confident against me, but he will remember that.You can follow all the action across our digital platforms and on Sky Sports with the action getting underway on Saturday from 7pm and every night through to the final on Sunday July 24 #LoveTheDarts Also See: Studd: Why not James Wade? 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