Episode 247
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | Joe McAtee (Turf Show Times) |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 247 featured guest Joe McAtee from Turf Show Times.
Overview
[edit]The episode reviewed the Vikings' loss to the Buffalo Bills and previewed the upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Discussion included injury concerns around Everson Griffen and extensive mailbag questions about team preparation and offensive line issues.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Everson Griffen injury update
- Bills Game Review
- Mailbag review of the loss to Buffalo
- Rams Preview
- Upcoming Thursday night game discussion
- Mailbag
- Extended listener questions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Kyle Slaybee - I stopped watching after the first quarter, is it worth ever watching again. Was anyone interesting to watch?
- Kenneth Allen - Somewhat snarky, somewhat serious: Why can't Kirk Cousins throw past the sticks on 3rd down? It's hard to think that it's simply a pressure issue, given that he has other options he could force it to past the sticks.
- Matthew Coller pointed out that Cousins has historically had a fumble problem. What exactly about his game causes those issues?
- Could you explain the double block penalty in the first quarter? I don't think I've ever seen it called.
- Luke Braun - Did they even bother to scout the Bills? They seemed unprepared for concepts like fake screens that were all over Buffalo's tape, and seemed to sleepwalk through their play action reads. I feel like blaming that on the drama is a cop-out. How could they have prepared better?
- Lu Dog - Is Marcus Sherels the X-factor for this team?
- Brandon Miller - Assume Griffen is done for awhile. How do you feel about our depth filling in behind?
- Beef Brisket - Recent @ThomaHawkShow they discuss Flip's pass-happy approach to offense. Apparently, the offensive line complained about it, since they were stuck defending the pass rush most of the game. Will Flip's approach to the offense make our line look worse? Also, do you think we need to see more Ham?
- Bryan Jellerson - Arif, Lord of football statistics and analysis, please tell me that there is some weird stat about teams that lose to a bad team, and follow it up with a win against a very good team, and/or go on to win the SB. I need a pick-me-up
- Shawn - With our o line being how it is and the rams d line being what it is, what do you expect JDF's play calling is this week? Lots of quick stuff and screens or try to challenge the Rams secondary somehow with Talib and Peters being out?
- Kyle - Would sacrificing @DonFromOhio to the football gods anger them further or appease them? Is Minnesota cursed?
- Don From Ohio - Now that @KJSegall is a Dad, who would be a better Godparent: @bigmono or Arif? Give examples of what you can offer to this child over the other person.
- Dear Mr. Hassan and Mr. Pogostick (whatever reason James last name keeps popping up as pogo stick as autocorrect. I thought about changing it but whatevs...), Instead of Color Rush uniforms wouldn't the NFL be smart to have throwback uniforms for Thursday night games?
Guests
[edit]Joe McAtee from Turf Show Times appeared as a guest to discuss the Rams.
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio was referenced in mailbag questions, including one about sacrificing him to the football gods and another where he asked about potential godparents for KJ Segall's child.
Production Notes
[edit]Timestamps noted: 28:03, 31:17, 40:03, 55:07, 103:00. NYC live show mentioned for Bar None on Thursday October 18th. Donation acknowledgment from Kimberly Leiphon with promo code LIFE-ON.
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