I vote the latter... link

I don't get these off-season moves at all so far...

Can now put the cross-hairs on Alaska.

Pre-empt? Might be a big mistake, putting 10's of thousands of SK's at risk. 

Hope for more China muscle? Unlikely. Their interest lies more with the NK regime intact then political chaos at their border (or a US aligned regime).

Bad, bad situation. I think about all Trump can do is send more angry tweets - not sure what any US president could do at this point. Time to act with more authority was 15 years ago. 

Good luck to our children's children with the world they're inheriting. 

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/07/04/...-icbm.html

Two years later, Jason Pierre-Paul has come a long wayPosted by Mike Florio on July 4, 2017, 8:17 AM EDTGetty ImagesTwo years ago today, Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul started the day with a van full of fireworks. He ended the day with at least one less finger.
The stunning news of the Pierre-Paul fireworks mishap led to a variety of story lines, from a stubborn resolve to return to dominance (he has) to a lawsuit against ESPN and Adam Schefter for invasion of privacy arising from the publication of medical records relating to the amputation procedure (the case was settled).
Although Pierre-Paul, who was operating under the franchise tag in 2015, lost millions due to his inability to play for much of the year, a one-year deal for 2016 coupled with a strong performance last season led to another franchise tag and, eventually, a four-year, $62 million deal.
America loves a good redemption story, but let’s not forget how this one came to be. While Pierre-Paul deserves credit for overcoming adversity, it was a self-inflicted set of circumstances arising from the same kind of nonchalance that will get plenty of others injured or worse this week when handling fireworks in an unsafe manner.
So there’s much to learn from Pierre-Paul, for good reasons and bad. On July 4, pay particular attention to the bad, especially if you’re starting the day with a van full of fireworks.

https://www.silverandblackpride.com/2017...eran-backs

He's definitely got his work cut out for him...his best attributes are experience, size, and his proven ability in pass pro...probably should add to that Zimmer's reluctance to start rookies...but Cook is the better back, more dynamic and a game changer on a team lacking game changers...

http://www.startribune.com/the-17-most-i...432451053/

Coming in at No. 14 on our list is defensive end Everson Griffen.
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Unlike many of the players who have shown up on our list or will appear in the coming days as we count down to No. 1, Everson Griffen does not need to take a leap forward this season, bounce back from a down year or thrive in a new role to alter the trajectory of the 2017 Vikings.
The hyperactive defensive end needs to just keep on doing what he has been doing — being one of the NFL's most underrated at his position.
Griffen in 2016 recorded eight sacks and pressured the quarterback on a solid 13.0 percent of his pass-rush snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. The right defensive end also forced a pair of fumbles while playing well enough at a stacked position to earn a second straight Pro Bowl nod.

Historically amazing in lots of ways.

Personally, I'd like to see more against hydrogen. The big change is not going to be these drivetrains, but it's autonomy. We're just scratching the surface and it's going to change the way we drive forever. And thats not driving!

http://money.cnn.com/2017/07/03/technolo...index.html

http://www.scout.com/nfl/vikings/story/1...nsive-line

https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-fal...-for-2017/

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/07/03...ng-motion/