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The good folks from the Minnesota Vikings’ PR department have provided us transcripts of those, including this one with Oregon wide receiver Dillon Mitchell. We wanted to share the transcript with you, and we hope that you enjoy it!I just want to start out by thanking the whole Vikings organization, the coaches, to the fans, anybody that is definitely part of the organization for giving me this opportunity.Q: Can you describe the skillset that led to your record-breaking season?A: It was definitely more about yards after catch and moving the chains on each and every down.Q: What was the moment like for you to get the call that you were drafted?A: That moment was indescribable. My heart was pounding. I didn’t know if it was going to be the call or not. I was just super excited, super emotional and crying like a baby.Q: What was the motivating factor on coming out this year?A: Motivating factor was just talking to my agent and my father and my coaches at Oregon, my head coach [Mario Cristobal]. We felt like it was a good time for me to come out and I can also develop my skills in the NFL as well as if I would have stayed another year in college. Q: What do you feel you have to work on the most?A: I feel like I have a lot of areas that I can work on to become a greater player. Going to get the ball at its highest point and getting it by any means necessary.Q: Do you feel like it’s a goal of yours to spend more time in the weight room?A: I wouldn’t even know how to describe it but I would be the first guy in, last guy out. Becoming more than anything, developing myself as a person and player in the weight room, on the field, catching the ball after practice. Anything to help get myself better and help make the team better.Q: Did you expect to be picked towards the end and do you feel you have a lot of people to prove wrong coming in?A: Most definitely. I have a lot of people to prove wrong. I didn’t really know where I was going to go. I was just excited to have a feeling of being drafted and have an opportunity.Q: Have you studied up on the Viking wide receiver situation and are you hoping to compete for the third job?A: I feel like I have a great shot at being the third wide receiver for the team and help out as much as possible. I know they have great guys, and I think the best duo in the league in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs and even past guys with Hall of Famers Randy Moss and Cris Carter. I definitely know the history and I want to continue that.Wednesday Open Thread: October 3, 2018 Merry Wednesday, everyone!We’re at the peak of the week, it’s a nice downhill coast into the weekend http://www.thevikingslockerroom.com/authentic-mackensie-alexander-jersey , and a big game for the purple and gold. I’m not panicking after the rough start. Am I concerned? Sure, especially about the defense, the entire unit is off their game. Does that mean I think the team is suddenly a bottom-third defense? No, that’s absurd. They’ve played poorly, but we’ve seen what they’re capable of doing, and they’ve steadily gotten better for the past four years, so I’m not going to go jump into a volcano because of a few bad games. They’ll right the ship, and they’ll win the NFC North, book it. After they do that, then we’ll look beyond. It’s gonna be a fun year.Around the DN since our last open thread:Arif posted Norse Code Podcast Episode 248: Breaking Down the Breakdown. That reminds me, I had a mechanic buddy in Mississippi, his nickname is Brokedown. True story.Eric takes A Brief Look At Vikings-Eagles History.Kentrell Brothers can join the team once again, as his suspension has officially ended, per Chris.Latavius Murray is ready, he says bring on the Eagles and their fans, from Skelly10.Chris has a roundup of all the major power rankings as of week four Womens Adam Thielen Jersey , let’s see how far the Vikes have fallen.Eric has a spot where you can find all the latest updates surrounding the Vikings-Eagles matchup.Vikings news from other sources and news from around the rest of the league:At Vikings.com, they highlight the linebackers in Beyond the Gridiron, Wobby opens the Pick 6 Mailbag, and there’s lots more to look through in their media vault.Courtney Cronin looks at the parallels to 2017 as the Vikings find themselves at a crossroads in this young season, with a tough opponent next on the schedule.From the New York Post, Mychal Kendricks has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL after Kendricks pled guilty to Federal charges to insider trading. Meanwhile, still employed in the NFL is Gregggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg Williams, who paid his players to injure players on other teams during live NFL games. Luckily for Greggggggggggggggggggggggggggg, he didn’thelp someone steal a few grand. We come to today’s media selection:After reading the Latavius Murray piece, I remembered how much I dislike Philly, and I remembered this rant by Bill Burr while he performed in Philadelphia one night. I wasn’t going to put it up, but then I decided to.BUT.............I’M GOING TO WARN YOU RIGHT NOW THAT THERE IS A WHOLE LOT OF NSFW LANGUAGE AND THINGS THAT WILL OFFEND PEOPLE. IF YOU GET OFFENDED EASILY, YOU PROBABLY DON’T WANT TO WATCH THIS. IF YOU HAVE A CHILD IN THE ROOM, YOU PROBABLY WON’T WANT TO WATCH THIS (until the child isn’t in the room anymore, then you can, unless you get offended easily Mike Remmers Jersey , THEN YOU PROBABLY WON’T WANT TO WATCH THIS). You’ve been warned. For those of you who have no feelings and want a good laugh, enjoy this rant.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, 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.