Minnesota Vikings News and Links: February 22nd, 2019

Good Morning!

It’s Weekend Eve, hope your plans include some fun this weekend, even if you’re working like I am. We’re knee deep in mock draft season, I might even try one this weekend if I’m able to get the software to function while I’m at work. Time to carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and try a Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Vikings add two more to coaching staff via Chris.

Also from Chris, last year’s UDFA Hercules Mata’afa appears to be medically cleared.

Chris Jericho not a Kirk Cousins fan, still remains awesome.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

Offensive Coordinator Kevin Stefanski addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

Special Teams Coordinator Marwan Maalouf addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Rick Dennison addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

From Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com Stefanski, Kubiak aim to ‘marry’ Vikings run and pass attacks.

Also from Matthew, how much would a star No.3 receiver impact the Vikings’ offense?

League news:

From NFL.com James Harrison: HC Mike Tomlin must take charge of Steelers drama.

Broncos’ Case Keenum ‘shocked’ by Joe Flacco trade.

Tom Coughlin: Blake Bortles is QB for Jaguars ‘right now.’

Three-round 2019 NFL mock draft 1.0: Vikings go DT, OT, S.

We come to today’s media selection: Foo Fighters - The Pretender

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