Almost lost within the Fran Foley debacle, new stadium lobbying and last month’s NFL draft, is the fact that the Vikings power structure was missing a guy with the title of VP of Player Personnel, but with only half the responsibility. Never fear purple fans, as Mr. Wilf and Co. apparently found the perfect guy for the job on Tuesday: Rick Spielman.

Triangle complete.Most recently seen providing his insight on NFL draft prospects with “Leatherman” and Co. on ESPN, Spielman brings a solid amount of NFL front office experience with five years with the Miami Dolphins (2000-2004), three years with the Chicago Bears and seven years with the Detroit Lions. Frankly, we can’t recall the Bears and Lions being good during that time, but we digress. The guy does at least have a verifiable resume. He played linebacker for four years at San Diego State before trying to make a couple NFL clubs in training camps, and no one can deny the fact that he is Chris Spielman’s brother.

So all is right in Winter Park again. Though we really wish we could be a fly on the wall for Mr. Spielman’s first “Triangle of Authority” meeting. The way we imagine it, they each sit on opposite ends of an oversized black marble table drinking lattes. Just think Dr. Evil’s lair in the Austin Powers movies.