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Minnesota Vikings News and Links: Wednesday June 9th, 2021

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<div><figure> <img alt="Minnesota Vikings pro football star Carl Eller is shown in action against the Detroit Pistons, Oct 9, 1977. Carl Eller was selected January 31, 2004, for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. See article Sun Feb 1, 2004, page C1. Minneapolis Tribune (now Star Tr" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/HV7u1PMur3ISPNGQqEp2SZWJe5s=/0x124:1969x1437/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69426563/1156757197.0.jpg"> </figure> <p>Wednesday Open Thread</p> <h3 id="6n6b4X"><strong>Good Morning!</strong></h3> <p id="hNsn2v">The Vikings will hold their mandatory mini-camp next week from June 15-17. Some teams have already started theirs. I generally don’t worry too much about contract holdouts. However, the Vikings need the defense to return to top form. This will not be very likely without Danielle Hunter. I am curious to see if the Vikings can get something worked out prior to next week. If not, when will Hunter return? If this lingers into the preseason you have to start to worry about Danielle being in football shape to start the season. It is too common for holdouts to tweak a hamstring and miss time (or “pull” a hamstring). Hoping Slick Rick and co can get him on the field as soon as possible. </p> <h3 id="cALBYH"><strong>Around the DN since our last open thread:</strong></h3> <p id="WT7BYn">Mr. Gates asks <a href="https://www.dailynorseman.com/2021/6/7/22523685/planning-minnesota-vikings-road-games">Are you planning on seeing any Vikings’ road games this year?</a></p> <h3 id="SCevpH"> <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/minnesota-vikings"><strong>Vikings</strong></a><strong> news from other sources:</strong> </h3> <p id="ffAM43">Jeff Saturday talks about the <a href="https://www.vikings.com/video/saturday-on-additions-of-darrisaw-and-davis-to-the-o-line-how-bradbury-can-impro">Vikings’ offseason OL additions</a> at <a href="http://vikings.com/">Vikings.com</a></p> <p id="9TpuZS">Courtney Cronin of ESPN writes about the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1641874&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.com%2Fblog%2Fminnesota-vikings%2Fpost%2F_%2Fid%2F31181%2Fbreakout-season-by-irv-smith-jr-a-key-to-elevating-vikings-offense&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailynorseman.com%2F2021%2F6%2F9%2F22524673%2Fminnesota-vikings-news-and-links-wednesday-june-9th-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">importance of Irv Smith</a></p> <p id="UMEtpK">USAToday has our <a href="https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/lists/vikings-90-man-offseason-roster-by-jersey-number-minnesota-2021-offseason/">90 Man Roster by Number</a></p> <p id="pWnQ9e">Good Morning Football discusses if the <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1641874&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fvideos%2Fwill-aaron-rodgers-absence-open-the-door-for-the-nfc-north&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailynorseman.com%2F2021%2F6%2F9%2F22524673%2Fminnesota-vikings-news-and-links-wednesday-june-9th-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NFC North is up for grabs</a>. Excellent morning show on NFL Network that features former Viking Nate Burleson.</p> <h3 id="NCB8Wx"><strong>League News: </strong></h3> <p id="oGPxHo">PFT has the story of <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/06/08/aaron-rodgers-not-at-packers-mandatory-minicamp/">A A Ron not at Mandatory Mini Camp</a></p> <p id="1KbhEv">PFT also writes about how <a href="https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/06/08/tom-brady-went-full-speed-at-bucs-minicamp/">Tom Brady is at Full Speed </a>after his knee surgery</p> <p id="Si312X">Nick Shook at <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1641874&xs=1&url=http%3A%2F%2FNFL.com&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailynorseman.com%2F2021%2F6%2F9%2F22524673%2Fminnesota-vikings-news-and-links-wednesday-june-9th-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">NFL.com</a> writes about <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=66960X1641874&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nfl.com%2Fnews%2Froundup-niners-justin-skule-tarvarius-moore-significant-injuries&referrer=sbnation.com&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailynorseman.com%2F2021%2F6%2F9%2F22524673%2Fminnesota-vikings-news-and-links-wednesday-june-9th-2021" rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Two Season Ending Injuries</a> for the Santa Clara 49ers</p> <p id="LjUfo2"><strong>Again, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:</strong><br>-No discussion of politics or religion<br>-No feeding of the trolls<br>-Leave the gender hatred at the door<br>-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)<br>-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags<br>-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer<br>-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away<br>-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.<br>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 well and <strong>Welcome Aboard</strong>!</p> <div id="UQLJNR"><div style="width: 100%;height: 0;padding-bottom: 56.25%"></div></div></div>
   

Wednesday Open Thread

Good Morning!

The Vikings will hold their mandatory mini-camp next week from June 15-17. Some teams have already started theirs. I generally don’t worry too much about contract holdouts. However, the Vikings need the defense to return to top form. This will not be very likely without Danielle Hunter. I am curious to see if the Vikings can get something worked out prior to next week. If not, when will Hunter return? If this lingers into the preseason you have to start to worry about Danielle being in football shape to start the season. It is too common for holdouts to tweak a hamstring and miss time (or “pull” a hamstring). Hoping Slick Rick and co can get him on the field as soon as possible.

Around the DN since our last open thread:

Mr. Gates asks Are you planning on seeing any Vikings’ road games this year?

Vikings news from other sources:

Jeff Saturday talks about the Vikings’ offseason OL additions at Vikings.com

Courtney Cronin of ESPN writes about the importance of Irv Smith

USAToday has our 90 Man Roster by Number

Good Morning Football discusses if the NFC North is up for grabs. Excellent morning show on NFL Network that features former Viking Nate Burleson.

League News:

PFT has the story of A A Ron not at Mandatory Mini Camp

PFT also writes about how Tom Brady is at Full Speed after his knee surgery

Nick Shook at NFL.com writes about Two Season Ending Injuries for the Santa Clara 49ers

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 well and Welcome Aboard!