Wednesday Open Thread: April 12, 2017

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

We’re inching ever closer to draft day, and the Twins and Wild are keeping our off-season a little more enjoyable.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Chris reset the wide receiver position on the Vikings’ depth chart.

Vikings news from other sources:

Fox Sports looks at what Adrian Petersons’ visit to New Orleans could mean.

From Vikings.com:

Lindsey Young looks at guard prospects in the upcoming draft.

Here is a prospect profile on UCLA DE Takkarist McKinley, courtesy of Lindsey Young.

Around the rest of the NFL:

From Fox Sports, prosecutors rejected Darren Sharper’s appeal in his rape case. There isn’t enough prison time for what he did, IMO.

DT Johnathan Hankins is still unsigned, and visited the Colts, per NFL.com.

From NFL.com, the Seahawks’ asking price for Richard Sherman is steep, according to NFL.com.

We come to today’s media selection.

Here’s one of my favorite Robert Earl Keen songs, one of many great songs of his.

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.