Minnesota Vikings News and Links: July 31st, 2020

Good Morning, It’s Friday!

Your Weekend Eve Open Thread is up, running, and ready for business. I saw a request the other day that we have an all GIF thread, although that is old school around here, let’s split the middle and go with your first comment as a GIF and then we’ll go from there. Meanwhile we’ll carry on with our news and links full of crockpot recipes, nap strategies and beer recommendations; drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and it’s weekend eve, time to get the smoker ready for the weekend.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Chris notes: Vikings add Anthony Barr to COVID-19 list.

The Vikings have two of Football Outsiders’ top ten prospects.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah explains why Vikings Offensive Coordinator Gary Kubiak could be Vikings biggest X-factor in 2020.

Minnesota Vikings Player Updates On Reserve/COVID-19 List.

Past Experiences with Adversity Prep Vikings & HC Mike Zimmer for 2020.

Lunchbreak: PFF Ranks Vikings Backfield 7th Heading Into 2020 Season.

League News:

Buffalo Bills send rookies home to conduct virtual meetings.

New Seahawks DB Jamal Adams: ‘My plan is to retire’ in Seattle.

Roundup: Packers place K Mason Crosby on reserve/COVID-19 list.

We come to today’s media selection: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:
-No discussion of politics or religion
-No feeding of the trolls
-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 wash your hands, try the buffet and Welcome Aboard!