In his defense...

Pat Williams' agent, Angelo Wright, doesn't appreciate the subtle message being relayed by the Vikings by placing his client on the physically unable to play (PUP) list.
"It creates a public perception that Pat's out of shape, when he's actually lighter than he was last year at training camp," Wright said. "He participated in the whole offseason program. I doubt he ate himself into oblivion in the last few weeks."
Other than a brief comment to my colleague, Don Seeholzer, Williams has declined other interview requests. But Wright said Williams' goal is simple.
"Pat's focus is on surpassing his efforts from a year ago," Wright said.