Thursday Open Thread: May 24th, 2018

Good Morning!

It’s weekend eve and we’re continuing with our daily thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. OTA’s have started, so we have football action, sort of.

Around the DN since our last thread:

From Arif, Norse Code Podcast Episode 233: The Hater 100

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com HC Mike Zimmer address the media following OTA #2 and talked about LB A. Barr’s absence, the anthem and other topics.

Presser Points: Zimmer on facing Vikings new look offense.

Notebook: DeFilippo Says ‘tape doesn’t do justice’ for Diggs’ ball skills.

Three Observations: Cousins to Diggs highlights Vikings OTA practice.

League news:

NFL owners approve national anthem policy for 2018 and the NFL‘s national anthem policy leaves room for more controversy.

League owners on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposal to award Super Bowl LVII to Arizona in 2023 and Super Bowl LVIII to New Orleans in 2024.

Team owners approved the Tennessee Titans’ bid to host the 2019 NFL Draft in Nashville.

We come to today’s media selection: Metallica-Nothing Else Matters

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 and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, try the venison chili and as always, Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings!