The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... The issues between Harvin and the Vikings have been widely mischaracterized, according to a source close to the team. Harvin's frustration is based around the scope of the passing game and not his contract. Harvin's complaints have been about football and not money.

Diehards Line:So wrote CBSSports.com's Jason La Canfora, who added that while the Vikings have explored contract options for him -- as is the norm for any top young player entering the final year of his deal -- Harvin's trade requests have been based on the limitations of Minnesota's passing game and not his contract. Despite numerous reports to the contrary, La Canfora advised readers that Harvin has not complained about his deal to the team and has never threatened to hold out based on his contract. ... Meanwhile, the Vikings are weighing their options with Harvin, and the situation could come to a head at the combine next week. Harvin is set to make $2.9 million in 2013, and the team might end up dealing him if a long-term deal is not feasible.