Episode 239
Episode 239
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Preseason |
Norse Code Episode 239 covered the Vikings' preseason struggles against the Jaguars and various roster bubble discussions.
Overview
[edit]The hosts discussed the Vikings' concerning preseason performance against Jacksonville, including fumble issues and first-team struggles. The episode also covered the controversial sack rule, mounting injuries, and bubble player evaluations ahead of roster cuts.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Eclipse of shade reference and donations
- Vikings vs Jaguars
- Latavius Murray fumbles, first team struggles, Cousins performance concerns, punt return issues
- The Sack That Wasn't
- Rule analysis and theories
- Injuries
- Multiple players carted off, various ailments across the roster
- Bubble Players
- Boone vs Thomas evaluation
- Seahawks Preview
- Upcoming preseason game discussion
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering injuries, roster moves, and random topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Bryan Jellerson - Do you think O-line injuries indicate training issues, or are linemen injuries typically this common?
- Tommy Gunn - Could the team go with Boone and Thomas over Murray given their apparent heart?
- Kyle Slaybee - Should we cut Kai for another player? Plus observation about Twitter reply devotees
- DeltaBCDad - Regarding WR depth and the floor vs ceiling debate with Wright vs younger players
- Michael Kinlund - Should Arif switch to covering the Lingerie Football League where hitting is allowed?
- Nathan - Are they putting stuff on tape for opposition to watch in regular season?
- Per - Is Wilson showing enough to be considered a Barr replacement next season?
- Thomas - How much should I overreact to Kirk Cousins' performance?
- Raul - Which fivesome makes sense: 5 RBs, 5 WRs, 5 LBs, or 5 safeties?
- Dan - Any thoughts on trading Everson for O-line help? Also DeFilippo offense thoughts
- Bill Bottke - Could certain injuries be "a blessing in disguise" for development?
- Zen Cupid - PA/Bercich vs Mayock for preseason calls? Was Cousins intentionally targeting other receivers?
- Joe Jestus - What new form of suffering will the football gods impose this year?
- Zach - Why is player medical information public when civilian medical info is so private?
- HVAC repairman - Does Arif hate the Eagan camp location because he can't trash cheap hotel rooms?
- DonfromOhio - Zoo tiger scenario with beef jerky choice between James and Arif
- Mustardfat - Is 29 too old to order chicken fingers when eating out?
- Austin Madesian - Is Lego Batman better than Batman vs. Superman, or A LOT better?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- DonfromOhio makes an appearance with a classic hypothetical scenario
- Reference to Arif's hotel room habits during training camp
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamps noted: 26:01, 26:45, 28:41, 33:49, 82:48, 97:22
- Fantasy football discussion marked as closed
- Promo placement indicated
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