Minnesota Vikings News and Links: May 22nd and 23rd, 2021

Good Morning!

Dinner last night exceeded our expectations, it was nice to go out again for a date night as a couple. 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 the weekend, time to fire up the smoker and get the beer cold.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Warren’s Minnesota Vikings Breakdown of the Vikings Draft Picks.

Vikings meet with CB Bashaud Breeland.

Vikings news from other sources:

From Vikings.com: Minnesota Trivia with Vikings Rookies. Vikings rookies test their knowledge of Minnesota with trivia questions about their new home state.

Lunchbreak: OL & CB Position Groups Lead NFL.com to Project Vikings as ‘1 of Highest Variance Teams’

Home Plate Connection: Vikings C Garrett Bradbury & Twins P Bailey Ober Go Way Back.

League News:

Russell Wilson drama is ‘old news’ to Seahawks, Pete Carroll says.

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes ahead of rehab schedule, to participate in OTAs.

Friday Roundup: 49ers waive WR Marqise Lee, sign WR Bennie Fowler.

Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians has no plans to retire anytime soon.

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 oysters, and Welcome Aboard!