t’s the end of the work week for most of you http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-marcus-sherels-jersey , hope you’re looking forward to a great weekend of fun and family while I’m stuck inside gouging for twelve hours.Again let me apologize for the paywall error the other day, the person responsible has been sacked. Let’s carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and have another Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout - Double Barrel Aged.Around the DN since our last open thread:From Chris: Adam Schefter says the Vikings to work out AAF QB Brandon Silvers next week.Carl Eller, Steve Jordan to announce Vikings draft choices via Chris.Minnesota Vikings Free Agency: Vikings sign OL Dakota Dozier.Ted’s 2019 NFL Draft: Mock Wars, Tedisode 7.0: The Mock Awakens.(good to see some of you aren’t taking these to serious)Chris has your Minnesota Vikings Free Agency Tracker.Vikings news from other sources:At Vikings.com Womens Brian O'Neill Jersey , they’ll keep you up to the minute with their Vikings free agency tracker.NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks and Curtis Conway project which players the Minnesota Vikings could target in the 2019 NFL Draft.5 things to know about Vikings new OL Dakota Dozier.From their Lunch break series: Kiper, McShay offer the Vikings multiple options in the draft’s first two rounds.Prospect Profile: Alabama RB Josh Jacobs.Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com ponders Will Grier has parallels to recent Vikings QBs.The Pittsburgh Steelers SB Nation site “Behind the Steel Curtain” has a mock draft going on right now, the Vikings are on the clock.Jump over there and vote, you have until April 8th at 4pm.League news: From NFL.com former Packers HC Mike McCarthy denies ‘utterly absurd’ massage accusations. {snicker}Chiefs sign cornerback Keith Reaser of AAF’s Apollos.Saints HC Sean Payton doesn’t regret trading pick for DE Marcus Davenport.Analytics-based mock draft: Quinnen Williams to Cards; QBs fall.(good draft pick for the Vikings though)ESPN lists the cap space for all 32 teams.ESPN has an NFL-wide free agency tracker.We come to today’s media selection: Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks (2007 Remaster)Again, 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 Rashod Hill Jersey , 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 annoy your waiter, try the nachos and as always http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-jalyn-holmes-jersey , Welcome Aboard! UPDATE: Cook is now inactive for today’s game, as apparently his hamstring issue flared up during warmups and the team did not feel comfortable putting him out there.Original story follows:It appears we’ve got some good news and some bad news concerning Minnesota Vikings’ running back Dalvin Cook.This was just tweeted out by Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune:Goessling reports that, for now, the plan for Cook is to have him play approximately 20-25 plays, but he will be available for the Vikings when they take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at U.S. Bank Stadium.Cook has missed two of the last three games for the Vikings, sitting out of the Week 3 loss to the Buffalo Bills and the Week 5 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. He did suit up for the Week 4 loss against the Los Angeles Rams, and in that game carried the ball 10 times for 20 yards. He wound up playing a total of 18 snaps in that game Womens Laquon Treadwell Jersey , and did not take the field at all in the second half.So, if you’re hoping for a big game for Dalvin Cook on Sunday against Arizona, hopefully he can meet your expectations in a limited amount of time.