Open ThreadsMinnesota Vikings News and Links: August 16th http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-pat-elflein-jersey , 2019New,699commentsFriday Open ThreadCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Minnesota Vikings News and Links: August 16th, 2019TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Nick Wosika/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesGood Morning!The Vikings don’t play until Sunday, however there is preseason action going on around the league.I’ll be casually watching for potential future Vikings come cutdown time; meanwhile, let’s carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations Womens Harrison Smith Jersey , nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and go ahead leave work early, it’s Friday and you deserve some time off.Around the DN since our last open thread:Chris notes HC Mike Zimmer has reached a decision on Dalvin Cook’s status for Sunday, and stay tuned for Sunday.Eric continues his coverage of camp with a day 15 recap.It’s that time Jaleel Johnson Jersey , Daily Norseman FanPulse: Vikings fans ready to be hurt again.The Front Page writers have the Minnesota Vikings Training Camp stories in one convenient place.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Vikings Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak addressed the media on Thursday before practice.Vikings Daily Digest: NFL officials highlight rule changes for 2019.Bare handed Mata’afa impressing teammates with toughness and grit.League news: It’s that time for one of my favorite series every year Deadspin’s “Why Your Team Sucks” by Drew Magary. Finally it’s time for the Minnesota Vikings to be on the receiving end, but let’s not forget the Green Bay Packers. I’ll update the teams as they are posted.From NFL.com Antonio Brown ‘very close’ to returning to practice.Aaron Rodgers (tight back) misses preseason debut.We come to today’s media selection: Linkin Park -What I’ve Done 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 http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-riley-reiff-jersey , 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 Womens Everson Griffen Jersey , try the purple koolaid and Welcome Aboard! CBS is prepared to let Tony Romo have a game off to play golf.Romo will play in next week’s Safeway Open, and if he makes the cut, CBS will allow him to play on Sunday rather than work the Vikings-Bears game he’s currently scheduled to call. If he misses the cut, he’ll work on Sunday as usual.CBS confirmed to the that it has a contingency plan for Romo’s absence but declined to say who would join Jim Nantz in the booth for Vikings-Bears if Romo isn’t there.Romo had previously asked permission to miss a game for golf and been denied. Perhaps this year, with Romo’s contract about to expire Brett Jones Jersey , CBS is eager to get in his good graces so he’ll stick with the network. He has drawn rave reviews at CBS and will likely have other good offers after this season. Perhaps his next contract will include stipulations for missing games to play golf.