Minnesota Vikings News and Links: January 7th, 2021

Good Morning, It’s Thursday!

First let me personally thank cka2nd for posting the PFF grades and vhcadet for posting the SMR 2.0 via Fanpost this season, from the comments it looked like we all enjoyed them, thank you to you both. I’m back on service for the next seven days, so my fun is at an end until next week. I decided during the weekend to retire the “Thorsday” moniker, I’ve been posting that for almost three years and decided it was time for retirement. I have been mulling things over in my head for the last week; soon I’ll be posting the Daily Norseman mailbag and a series tenatively titled “Keep, Cut or Trade.” Those will have to wait until either my next off period or the start of the league offseason. 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 Thursday, one more day until weekend eve.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Chris notes: Kirk Cousins named NFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Fanpost: Tracking PFF’s 2020 Player Season Grades: Game 16, Jan. 3, 2021, vs. Detroit (BONUS: 2020 vs. 2019 Season Grades: the Offense!) by cka2nd.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: Vikings Hope Fans & Home-Field Advantage Return in 2021.

Big Numbers: 2020 Vikings Team Stats.

League News:

Browns HC Kevin Stefanski downplays gameday role following positive COVID-19 test.

Rams activate WR Cooper Kupp from reserve/COVID-19 list.

Future Jacksonville Jaguars QB Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence announces intention to enter 2021 NFL Draft.

We come to today’s media selection: Disturbed “The Sound Of Silence” 03/28/16

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, wear a mask and Welcome Aboard!