Thursday Open Thread: April 13, 2017

Happy Thirsty Thorsday, everyone!

This is a bad joke, and I should be ashamed for posting it, but I’m not.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Arif posted Norse Code Podcast Episode 179: Ma La For Life.

Wludford reminds us that most NFL draft picks are busts.

Football Outsiders says the 2016 Vikings’ OL was the hardest hit by injury since 2000, per Chris.

Vikings news from other sources:

From ESPN, Mike Zimmer’s next eye surgery is scheduled for Monday.

From Vikings.com:

Mike Rosenthal at NFL.com places the Vikings in the fat middle in his hierarchy rankings, per Lindsey Young.

Le’veon Bell and 2 hall of famers highlight the past 48th picks, per Craig Peters.

The indoor practice facility is taking shape in Eagan.

Sam Bradford joined Peyton Manning and Tony Dungy as an ‘arise with the guys’ speaker.

Craig Peters has a prospect profile on Alabama DT Jonathan Allen.

Around the rest of the NFL:

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the city of St. Louis is suing over the Rams’ relocation.

ESPN looks at players who are on the trading block.

We come to today’s media selection.

John Warren Geils Jr., of the J. Geils Band, passed away on Tuesday, so let’s play one for him.

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.