Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Friday March 19th, 2021

Good Morning!

It’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, it’s officially Kirk Cousins Guaranteed Money Day! I know most of us are happy to see QB1 get wrapped up by the Vikings for two more years. Of course the previous two sentences, consistent with the open thread, were sarcasm. I was hoping the Vikings would find a way to move Kirk this offseason via trade and look to get one of the top tier QB’s in the draft this year, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen. Meanwhile 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 weekend eve time to, plan the beer and meat menu for the weekend, unless you’re working this weekend like I am.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Vikings Offensive Line Plan Coming into Focus per Wludford.

GA Skol notes the Vikings Restructure Adam Thielen’s Contract and get $7.5M in 2021 Cap Savings.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: New Vikings DT Dalvin Tomlinson recently sat down in TCO Studios with Vikings.com’s Gabe Henderson to discuss becoming a Viking, his love of sneakers and Jordans, playing alongside Michael Pierce and Danielle Hunter and much more.

5 Things to Know About New Vikings CB Patrick Peterson.

League News:

NFL announces new broadcast deals running through 2033 season.

NFL investigating allegations against Texans QB Deshaun Watson.

Bears releasing former Pro Bowl CB Kyle Fuller.

2021 NFL free agency: Biggest moves/non-moves.

We come to today’s media selection: Metallica - Enter Sandman

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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, and Welcome Aboard!