LONDON -- Former Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper made an appearance at a fan forum as part of the NFL festivities here this weekend.
Culpepper joined former Vikings wide receiver Ahmad Rashad and Steelers running back Merril Hoge. In response to a fan's question about his favorite moment, Culpepper mentioned throwing 60-yard passes and seeing fans rise of out their seats.
"It gives me chills now thinking about it," Culpepper said.
The final question came from a man in a Steelers jersey, who made a Love Boat joke by asking if Culpepper would bring some of friends on a cruise down the Thames River. Culpepper took the jab with humor and even had his picture taken with the man's son afterward.
We spent a few minutes with Culpepper after the event and he reflected on his time with the Vikings.
"All good memories," he said. "I would have loved to stay there my whole career. But that's just how it happens in the business sometimes. Things happen and people move on. My memories of Minnesota are excellent. Every game was sold out. We had some games I wish we could have won. But overall, it was a positive experience for me. I had a great time. The fans were absolutely wonderful."
Culpepper lives in Orlando and opened a restaurant there a month ago called "Culpepper's."
Culpepper had an MVP-caliber season in 2004 and then had a severe knee injury the following season. He played for the Dolphins, Raiders and Lions and a stint in the UFL after leaving the Vikings.
