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SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsFormer Vikings QB Wade Wilson passes awayNew From China Cameron Smith Jersey ,27commentsHe was just 60 years oldCSTShareTweetShareShareFormer Vikings QB Wade Wilson passes awayOn Friday, a great number of Minnesota Vikings fans lost a big link to their early days as fans of the purple.News came down earlier today that former Vikings’ quarterback Wade Wilson has passed away. His death comes on his 60th birthday.Wilson was drafted by the Vikings in the eighth round of the 1981 NFL Draft out of East Texas State. He served mainly in a backup capacity for the Vikings until 1987, when he started seven of the twelve games played by the team’s “regular” players. The 1987 season was interrupted by a player’s strike, which saw the cancellation of one week’s worth of games and three weeks of games played by “scabs,” or non-union players.In that 1987 season, Wilson led one of the more memorable postseason runs in Vikings history, for reasons both good and bad. The Vikings went into the playoffs as the fifth team in a five-team field, and started the playoffs by demolishing the New Orleans Saints by a final score of 44-10. They then went into San Francisco and beat the top-seeded 49ers by a score of 36-24, a beatdown so thorough that the legendary Joe Montana was benched during the contest.Alas Long Sleeve Cameron Smith Jersey , a Super Bowl run was not to be, as the Vikings fell to the Washington Redskins in the NFC Championship Game by a score of 17-10. The game ended with Wilson’s fourth-down pass being dropped at the goal line by running back Darrin Nelson, sending the Redskins to the big game.Wilson would play four more seasons for the Vikings, earning a Pro Bowl selection in 1988. He then spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, New Orleans Saints, and Dallas Cowboys before finishing his playing career with the Oakland Raiders. Wilson retired following the 1999 season, and immediately went into coaching as the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterbacks coach. Wilson held that job from 2000 to 2002, and then coached the quarterbacks for the Chicago Bears from 2004 to 2006. He then returned to Dallas, where he coached quarterbacks for 11 more seasons from 2007 to 2017.As of today Stefon Diggs Jersey , Wilson is fourth in Minnesota Vikings’ history in both passing yardage (12,135) and passing touchdowns (66). He is fifth in team history in both passing completions (929) and passing attempts (1,665).We here at The Daily Norseman would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of Wade Wilson. Your President’s Day thread is up and running"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsOpen ThreadsMinnesota Vikings News and Links: February 18, 2019New,1079commentsYour President’s Day thread is up and runningCSTShareTweetShareShareMinnesota Vikings News and Links: February 18, 2019Happy Monday, everyone!So, I have the day off today. This is something that was implemented only recently at my place of employment. It feels kinda odd, like I’m playing hooky from work. It just doesn’t feel like a holiday to me. Don’t get me wrong Harrison Smith Jersey , I’m not complaining, I’m thankful for the extra day to play some legos and do some of the other important life activities. It’s just an odd feeling, like I’m doing something wrong (I’d better not go outside or someone might see me & call my employer). Anyway, if you’re working today.......ummm.....attaboy, keep up the good work! Or something.Around the DN since our last open thread:Chris mocks a second time, and brings you Chris’ Minnesota Vikings Mock 2.0.Lucas Ailport looks ahead and recommends that the Vikes re-sign Mackensie Alexander and Trae Waynes.Chris shared Bill Barnwell’s off-season suggestions to the Vikings.Hot Air Balloons and football games are a bad idea, per Chris. I’d be careful if you’re riding in Tom Brady’s balloon, it’s probably under-inflated.In a Fanpost, medicineball looks at some milestones for the Vikings to achieve in 2019.Vikings news from other sources and news from around the rest of the NFL:At Vikings.com Adam Thielen Jersey , Kevin Seifert joins Wobby to discuss the upcoming NFL Scouting Combine, the Vikings coaching staff, and what they may do to fix the O-line.CBS Sports looks at the top 30 players who could be available free agents this off-season.We come to today’s media selection:Here’s a great one from a guy who put out some great stuff, but was never one of the mainstream favorites. Now that I think about it, the fact that he put out some great music is likely why he was never a mainstream fave.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, so leave the gender hatred at the doorKeep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)Speaking of which Kirk Cousins Jersey , 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 head cheese.