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Tuesday Open Thread: April 11, 2017

The day is slowly approaching........

Hassan Jones

Merry Tuesday, everyone!

Hey, we’re a week away from tax day, so if you’re like me and haven’t finished your taxes, you should probably do that soon.

Hey, let’s give you the results of last week’s poll.

I’m trying to get a feel for where Vikings fans are prior to the draft. How many wins do you think the Vikings will get next year?

Results:
2%- less than 7
12%- 7 or 8
54%- 9 or 10
30%- 11 or 12
2%- 13+

And a new poll for the week.

Poll

Regarding available free agents, are there any you think we should target? If so, who?

This poll is closed

  • 32%
    No, we’ll be fine after the draft and some low level signings
    (159 votes)
  • 30%
    Yes, Nick Mangold
    (151 votes)
  • 10%
    Yes, another O lineman (specify in comments)
    (49 votes)
  • 11%
    Yes, a defensive lineman (specify in comments)
    (58 votes)
  • 6%
    Yes, a WR (specify in comments)
    (32 votes)
  • 5%
    Yes, a linebacker (please specify in comments)
    (26 votes)
  • 3%
    Yes, other (please specify in comments)
    (15 votes)
490 votes total Vote Now

Here’s a link to the available free agents list from Spotrac.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

The Vikings had the third-most games lost due to injury last season, per Chris.

There are some familiar faces in the upcoming Spring Football League.

The Minnesota Vikings preseason schedule has been announced.

Vikings news from other sources:

ESPN says the Vikings need to finish games in 2017.

From the Sporting News, Wisconsin RB Dare Ogunbowale is to meet with the Vikings.

From Vikings.com:

Here are the cheerleader semifinal photos.

The Vikings received a Shorty Award in recognition of the Vinevikings program.

Around the rest of the NFL:

CBS Sports has 5 NFL blockbuster trades that need to happen.

We come to today’s media selection.

Here’s another by the great Robert Earl Keen.

Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:

-No discussion of politics or religion
-No feeding of the trolls
-This isn't a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door
-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must
-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags
-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer
-If you can't disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away
-While navigating the open thread, just assume it's sarcasm

With that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up & tie one on. Don't forget to tip your waitress, & try the pickled pigs feet.