Minnesota Vikings News and Links: February 20th and 21st, 2021

Good Morning!

I got a late start on the weekend thread tonight as work continues to be a clownshow (not the word I used) so we’ll carry on with our news and links open thread full of crockpot recipes, nap strategies and beer recommendations; drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and it’s the weekend, time to check the beer menu fire up that mock draft simulator, it’s going to be a long offseason.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Vikings WR coach Keenan McCardell compares Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen to great Jaguars combo notes Chris.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich looks back on S Harrison Smith’s standout season, where he tied a career-high with five interceptions.

Lunchbreak: Jim Marshall (Still) Belongs in Hall of Fame.

Sam Ekstrom of the Purple Insider Joins to Break Down the Vikings Offseason Storylines | Vikings Vantage.

League News:

Three solutions to Steelers’ quarterback conundrum; three best fits for J.J. Watt.

Eagles release DeSean Jackson after two seasons; WR wants to play in 2021.

Hunter Henry ‘open to whatever’ as TE approaches free agency.

2021 AFC cut candidates: Viable releases and potential surprises.

We come to today’s media selection: Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks

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, tip your waiter from a safe distance, try the tiger meat, and Welcome Aboard!