Good Morning!As previously mentioned I’ll be traveling to

Minneapolis today to take in the Vikings-Eagles game in person.It’s the third Vikings game I’ve been to but the first home game.I’m stoked to see the new stadium Womens Trae Waynes Jersey , meet new and old friends and cheer the Vikings onto victory over the Eagles. I’ll probably be wearing my Stefon Diggs jersey; the first time I saw the Vikings play Diggs caught a long pass from Sam Bradford, the second time Diggs caught a TD from Kirk Cousins.Meanwhile, let’s carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and go ahead and have a lunch beer, it’s Saturday and I’m going to bug the stewardess for another beer!Around the DN since our last open thread:2019 NFL Week 6: Philadelphia Eagles at Minnesota Vikings, all the front page stories in one place.Eagles at Vikings: Final injury reports for both teams posted by Chris.After a week off, Minnesota Vikings Power Rankings Roundup: Week 6.Daily Norseman FanPulse: Season’s back on again, for now at least. Climbing The Pocket: Episode 173 - We Like That; Jordan Reid Danielle Hunter Jersey , Myles Gorham, and Yinka Ayinde join Jayson Brown to discuss Stefon Diggs, Adam Thielen, Kirk Cousins, the Giants, and Eagles.Three reasons the Eagles will lose to the Vikings: How is Philly going to lose this game? Let’s ask a Philly fan! Posted by Ted with guest writer Brandon Lee Gowten from BGN.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday and discussed the evolution of the Eagles offense, countering their “attack-first” nature on defense and more.The Skinny Post: Vikings return home for crucial clash vs. Eagles.Opposing Viewpoint: Eagles writer answers 5 questions about Philadelphia.Lunch break: Screen game could ‘boost’ Vikings against Eagles.Watch the video versions of ‘Xs and Os with Mike Zimmer,’ which airs on KFAN each Wednesday night, as Coach Zimmer and Paul Allen discuss the process of getting ready for a game and break down Sunday’s matchup with the Eagles.Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com ponders how the Vikings offense thrived in 2018 vs. the EaglesThis weeks opponent: The Philadelphia Eagles SB Nation site: Bleeding Green Nation.Vikings’ offense a tricky match-up for the Eagles.Zach Brown says Kirk Cousins is the weakest part of the Vikings’ offense.Doug Pederson talks Eagles’ offensive expectations overall and this Sunday.Daily Norseman Front page writer Ted Glover gives three reasons why the Eagles will win in Week 6.League news: Sam Darnold to wear specialized pads vs. Cowboys.Alvin Kamara (ankle) questionable against Jaguars.Week 6 bold predictions: Darnold beats Dallas; Watson outduels Mahomes.Case Keenum to start vs. Dolphins; Haskins will back up.We come to today’s media selection:Toby Keith - How Do You Like Me Now?!Again, we all know the rules http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-trevor-siemian-jersey , 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, don’t eat the road apples and Welcome Aboard! The Vikings have become one of the few teams to push the envelope in cash and cap space in pursuit of a Super Bowl win. And the envelope-pushing will continue beyond 2019.Via Ben Goessling of the , the Vikings have $211.638 million in cap charges for 2020. Unless the salary cap skyrockets from $188.2 million this year by more than $23 million next year, the Vikings will have to trim layers of fat.The prime candidates whose contracts for 2020 won’t be prime rib for the Vikings include tackle Riley Reiff Womens George Iloka Jersey , defensive end Everson Griffen, defensive tackle Linval Joseph, and cornerback Xavier Rhodes. As Goessling points out, each will be at least 30 next year, and each will have cap numbers of at least $12.9 million.Of course, another player with those same two factors — 30 or older and cap number of $12.9 million or higher — is quarterback Kirk Cousins. His cap number moves to $31 million in 2020, fueled by a fully-guaranteed salary of $29.5 million. If the Vikings decide after two years that they’re not interested in going beyond three years with Cousins, the Vikings could explore a potential trade partner for Cousins, even if it means eating a portion of his contract.And the Vikings may, depending on what happens in San Francisco this year with Jimmy Garoppolo Dalvin Cook Jersey , find that trade partner in Kyle Shanahan, who served as Washington offensive coordinator in 2012 when Cousins was drafted and who had been regarded as a serious Cousins suitor before the decision to trade for and then to sign Garoppolo to a five-year deal that pays out, on average, $27.5 million per year.If the 49ers decide after 2019 that they no longer want to keep Garoppolo, they can move on at no cost — and with a paltry cap charge of $4.2 million.Of course, the Vikings would still need a quarterback for 2020, but if they decide after 2019 that Cousins isn’t the answer, finding a replacement becomes secondary to shedding nearly $30 million from the cap burden in one fell swoop.