LINKS OF THE WEEK: Preseason Week Three

With two weeks of preseason in the books, and only two more remaining, we are getting quite close to the time when the Vikings (and everyone else) have to start trimming down the roster.  As our Week Three contest approaches, here are the best links I could find from around the internet, so tell them who sent ya:

• The overall value of the Minnesota Vikings franchise is one the rise.
• Some items we should keep an eye out for in the Chiefs matchup this week.
• A bunch of topics to chew on here and it starts with a little quarterback debate.
• The watchful eye of Daniel House shares his training camp observations in podcast form.
• A few quick reactions after last week’s win against Arizona.
• Is it possible that Teddy Bridgewater could still be in the hunt for the starting gig?
• Five players to keep on an eye on during Week Three of the preseason.
• Chad Greenway is once again dealing with a wrist issue.
• What the expansion of the practice squad means in the long run.
• A little bit of Vikings humor to lighten the mood this week.
• Adam Thielen and Rodney Smith are both getting some much deserved attention these days.
• Is the preseason performance of kicker Blair Walsh a cause for concern?
• It is tough to contain the excitement about where this team appears to be heading.
• The starting linebacker competition seems to be down to Audie Cole and Jasper Brinkley.
• Mike Priefer doesn’t seem to interested in discussing the Chris Kluwe settlement.
• Another preview of the upcoming preseason game in Kansas City.
• A report from Thursday’s practice that includes an angry Chad Greenway kicking a ball into a tree.
• The coaching staff are claiming to be open to having three quarterbacks on the roster this season.
• Cornerback Josh Robinson sounded like a “Mike Zimmer’s Doghouse” candidate earlier in the week.
• How Jasper Brinkley got his jersey number back.
• The defense’s front seven graded out nicely against the Arizona Cardinals.
• Christian Ponder says he is not asking the Vikings for a trade.
• We might even get to see a little preseason kick return action from Cordarrelle Patterson.
• The NFC North seems to be a preseason favorite when it comes to high scoring potential.
• And, now, your moment of Zen: