Links From the North - Tuesday 9/3

The Vikings' 2019 season opener against Atlanta is just five days away. It's so close I can taste it. Here are all the Vikings tweets and links you need to get you caught up on all the latest from the land of the purple.
Tweets
The Britton Colquitt Era is off to a good start. If he turns out to have magical holding abilities that propel Dan Bailey to a bounce-back season, this could be one of the biggest moves of the offseason.
Britton Colquitt said Dan Bailey went 6 of 6 on field goals with him holding today in workouts
— Chris Tomasson (@christomasson) September 2, 2019
Will Josh Doctson and Kirk Cousins' time together in Washington help Doctson make a quick transition to the Vikings' WR3 role? For some idea of what Minnesota's new receiver can bring to the table, check out this video of every Cousins to Doctson touchdown from 2016 and 2017. Then try to imagine their jerseys being purple.
New @Vikings receiver Josh Doctson played in Washington with @KirkCousins8 in 2017. Here's all of their TD connections. #Skol pic.twitter.com/ZpsSp6hc29
— Ryan (@funkydunkleman) September 2, 2019
It's hype video season! This one, from Nick Olson, will put a smile on your face.
Links
Will the Vikings defense remain elite? - SKOR North
What will Doctson bring to the Vikings? - The Athletic (subscription only)
Mike Zimmer Q&A - Star Tribune

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.
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