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Weekend Open Thread
Good Morning!
What’s on your weekend agenda? We’re planning on finishing up Season One of Animal Kingdom; I’m going to put a deer stand together then get out and put a different scope on one of my rifles, deer season is only eighty two days away for me and I’m getting antsy. Speaking of dates, six days from today the Vikings open their preseason schedule at the Saints, and it’s been 952 days since the Vikings lost to the Packers, bonus...the Vikings have never lost to the Packers at US Bank Field. Meanwhile, we’ll catch up on our NFC North opponents and then carry on with our news and links thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and stop in at Remedy Brewing Co and have a beer, it’s the weekend!
Around the DN since our last open thread:
The Front Page writers have the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp stories in one convenient place.
Eric has his Vikings training camp review and notes day 7 edition.
Climbing The Pocket: Episode 161 Training camp and Myles’ rants.
Vikings news from other sources:
From Vikings.com Vikings GM Rick Spielman joined Paul Allen and Ben Leber live from training camp at the TCO Performance Center on Friday and discussed positive signs from the offense, Cousins’ comfort level, the backup QB spot, Pat Elflein at guard and more.
On the season debut of Vikings GamePlan, Paul Allen, Ron Johnson and Mike Wobschall share their thoughts a week into training camp, including a breakdown of the new-look offensive line, Anthony Barr choosing to return to Minnesota this offseason, the duo of Kevin Stefanski and Gary Kubiak, and more.
Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday.
GM Rick Spielman and former Vikings T Phil Loadholt addressed the media on Friday to explain Loadholt’s role with the team during training camp.
Vikings Daily Digest: Kubiak believes tight ends have a chance to be a strength of the team.
3 Observations: Defense steps up after Zimmer’s challenge.
From Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com the Vikings are working to get rookie TE Irv Smith up to speed.
Also from Matthew; Cousins: Vikings offense has answers beyond Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen.
NFC North Roundup:
At Pride of Detroit Darius Slay activated from Non-Football Injury list.
Detroit Lions training camp scrimmage: 5 things to watch.
Notes: HC Matt Patricia using preseason to test new pass interference rules.
Detroit Lions 2019 training camp Day 6-7 stock report.
At Windy City Gridiron Chicago Bears 2019 Training Camp: Live updates and open thread 8/2
Chicago Bears Camp recap and injury report.
Bearman Don Wachter enshrined today at NFL Hall Of Fame fans exhibit.
WCG’s Top 100 Chicago Bears players.
At Acme Packing Company Three things to watch during Packers Family Night 2019.
Cheese Curds, 8/2: Packers’ wide receiver battle is shaping up to be a good one.
Is too much Davante Adams actually a bad thing for the Packers?
League news:
It’s that time for one of my favorite series every year Deadspin’s “Why Your Team Sucks” by Drew Magary. The most recent team to get roasted is the Denver Broncos. I’ll continue to update the teams as they are posted. FYI probably a week or so before Mr. Magary gets to the Vikings.
Consistent with the weekend news and links I’ll post the rest of the league news in the comments.
We come to today’s media selection: Toby Keith - As Good As I Once Was
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 tip your waiter, try the training camp and Welcome Aboard.
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