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Happy Friday Youth Garrett Bradbury Jersey , everyone!Ah yes, the one day of the work week that can occasionally beat Monday in being the best day of the week. d smoker and grilling plans, stock up on cold...........ummmm....water..........yeah, right, and be totally useless all day at work as we dream of smoked meat, fishing, and of course, Vikings football. The Vikes play the Lions this weekend, in the first of a string of conference games. The team can take control of the NFC North with a strong month of play, and they will do just that, of course (I hope). Around the DN since our last open thread:John Gennaro wants your help in launching the Daily Norseman Podcast.Eric has your Vikings-Lions week 9 Preview.Skelly10 shared the November 1 Vikings injury report.Vikings news from other sources and news from around the rest of the NFL:From the Pioneer Press, Stefon Diggs missed yesterday’s practice, but expects to play. Zimmer must tell them to say that they expect to play, you hardly ever hear one of the players say that he probably won’t play. A player could be in a body cast with an Ecmo machine hooked up, and he’d say something like “yeah, I’m a little banged up, but I don’t expect it to keep me out on Sunday. I expect to play.”At Vikings.com, catch the NFL Playbook crew preview the Vikings-Lions Mike Hughes Jersey , hear from OC John DeFilippo at his Thursday presser, and there’s lots more to sift through in the media vault.At NFL.com, Hue Jackson said that Cleveland’s move to fire him was premature. Ummmmmm......Hue? Here is your teams’ records in your time there: -2016: 1-15 Everyone says that it can’t get worse, the Browns say “oh yeah? hold my beer”-2017: 0-16-2018: 2-5-1Total record in Cleveland: 3-36-1In Hue’s defense, getting 2.5 wins in a half season in Cleveland should land him in the coaching hall of fame, so he may have a point. I actually think Hue could have been a good coach, and still may be, but he got his two shots at the two worst possible spots. That Browns organization has something very wrong deep within its 200 levels of management. I recommend an exorcist. Last night on Thursday Night Football, the 49ers and the always deadly Nick Mullens (I don’t know who he is, either. I think he was a Christian Rock singer or something) slaughtered the floundering Raiders 34-3. I guess if you have to make your first start, who better to play against than the Raiders. That team is not going in the direction you want to go.We come to today’s media selection:Hey, I hardly ever get to post on Friday anymore, so here’s my favoritist Friday song in the history of Friday songs. Here is the man, the legend, the one and only George Jones, with a little help from the cast from Looney Tunes.Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:No discussion of politics or religionNo feeding of the trollsThis isn’t a male version of The View Anthony Barr Jersey , so leave the gender hatred at the doorKeep 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 tagsNo pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employerIf you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go awayWhile navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasmWith that, the beer light is on and the bar is open. Belly up and tie one on. Don’t forget to tip your waitress, and try the knoephla soup Good Morning!Hard to believe it’s Thorsday already for most of you, the holiday in the middle of the week is throwing me off even though today is my Tuesday.I don’t know about you but I’m getting ramped up with excitement about the upcoming game vs. the Bears.My reason for optimism is simple, I think the team will finally start putting all the moving parts together for the first time this year.If not, it’s mock draft time with set aside time to complain.While we’re waiting for the next Vikings game to start we’ll continue with our news and links full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Put those IKEA instructions away, have another cup of Irish coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and a virtual biscuit. With that, let’s do this, beat the Bears!Around the DN since our last thread:Wludford and Skelly10 have a spot where you can keep up with all the Vikings-Bears news.Chris has the initial injury report for the Vikings with Eric Kendricks, Xavier Rhodes not practicing Everson Griffen Jersey , their availability for Sunday is uncertain.Which College Players Are Future Vikings - Bowl Week 2 Primer by Marksp18.Since SB Nation doesn’t provide automatic comment counts anymore, we geeks have a fanpost you can comment your total on for the year to see how many comments you’ll have in 2019, plus if you commented your total last year you can figure it out....math is required.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, “the playoffs have already started for us.”NOTEBOOK: Vikings defense now well aware of Trubisky’s elusiveness.Playoff scenarios for Week 17.Presser Points: Zimmer expects ‘heightened sense of energy and focus’Matthew Coller at 1500espn ponders will the Vikings’ tough road pay dividends in win-and-in situation?A Season in the Heartland from Sports Illustrated.These are the highs and lows of Minnesota’s journey, with an ending yet to come. League News:From NFL.com the Packers have interviewed Jim Caldwell, Chuck Pagano for HC.NFL head coach candidates: Names to know for this hiring cycle.Tom Brady: ‘I absolutely believe I will’ play in 2019.NFL playoff-clinching scenarios for Week 17 of season.We come to today’s media selection: Iron Maiden - Wasted YearsAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so 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 waitress, try the country ham and as always, Welcome Aboard and Skol Vikings!