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It would be another huge event for the city"Since leaving its (then) permanent home at Radio City Music Hall in New York Jaleel Johnson Jersey , the NFL Draft has traveled all over the country, making stop in Chicago (for two years), Philadelphia, Dallas, and this year’s event in Nashville.It certainly sounds like the city of Minneapolis wants to add itself to that list.A report from KSTP in Minneapolis is reporting that a representative from Sports Minneapolis has gone down to Nashville this week to explore the possibility of bringing the NFL’s annual selection meeting to the Twin Cities. The event has proven to be a pretty significant economic boon to the communities it’s been hosted in. . .Dallas reported an estimated economic impact of $125 million, per the report.When would the NFL Draft, potentially, be coming to Minnesota? Well, the 2020 event is already spoken for, as that will be held in Las Vegas. According to Sports Minneapolis director Matt Meunier, 2021 might not be promising Pat Elflein Jersey , either.It sounds like 2022 might be fair game, though, and I think it would be pretty great to see the NFL Draft come to Minneapolis. I mean, surely it would be every bit as good, and probably better, than any of the other cities that have hosted it, right? And we know that Minnesota Vikings fans would turn out in droves for the party.Hopefully we’ll see this happen in the relatively near future. Friday Open Thread"Good Morning!It’s Weekend Eve, hope your plans include some fun this weekend, even if you’re working like I am.We’re knee deep in mock draft season, I might even try one this weekend if I’m able to get the software to function while I’m at work.Time to carry on with our news and links open thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies Dalvin Cook Jersey , crock pot and smoker recipes. Fire up the mock drafts and drop by for some fan wisdom, snark and try a Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout.Around the DN since our last open thread:Vikings add two more to coaching staff via Chris.Also from Chris, last year’s UDFA Hercules Mata’afa appears to be medically cleared.Chris Jericho not a Kirk Cousins fan, still remains awesome.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Advisor Gary Kubiak addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Offensive Coordinator Kevin Stefanski addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Special Teams Coordinator Marwan Maalouf addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.Offensive Line Coach/Run Game Coordinator Rick Dennison addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.From Matthew Coller at SkorNorth.com Stefanski, Kubiak aim to ‘marry’ Vikings run and pass attacks.Also from Matthew, how much would a star No.3 receiver impact the Vikings’ offense?League news: From NFL.com James Harrison: HC Mike Tomlin must take charge of Steelers drama.Broncos’ Case Keenum ‘shocked’ by Joe Flacco trade.Tom Coughlin: Blake Bortles is QB for Jaguars ‘right now.’Three-round 2019 NFL mock draft 1.0: Vikings go DT, OT, S.We come to today’s media selection: Foo Fighters - The PretenderAgain, 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 Jalyn Holmes 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 forget to tip your waitress, try the Tears of Our Rivals鈩?and as always, Welcome Aboard!