Episode 248

(There must be) 50 ways to fix your defense

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review October 18, 2018

Norse Code Episode 248: (There must be) 50 ways to fix your defense aired on October 18, 2018.

Overview

A comprehensive breakdown of the Vikings' defensive struggles following their early season performances. The hosts analyze every defensive position and discuss offensive developments, including Kirk Cousins' performance and Dan Bailey's kicking.

Segments

Opening: Brief overview of the offense, Cousins, and the offensive line
Segment 1: Discussion on Dan Bailey's performance as kicker
Segment 2: The Defense - comprehensive position-by-position analysis including corners, linebackers, and safeties
Mailbag: Fan questions covering defensive schemes, roster moves, and team outlook

Mailbag Questions

Roomtemp 6644: Yes, Is God mad at us and who should we smite to make Him happy?
Ian: How different is the outlook come Monday with a win or a loss? Still too early to pack it in (especially with this division) but the margin of error keeps disappearing it would seem. Eagles seem vulnerable, too.
Robert: Can you break down how often we have rushed the qb and how effective it has been? Seems like we can't get pressure.
Alex Goble: Is the lack of a roster move for Everson Griffen a positive sign for a potential return to the field in the near future?
Maz94rsa: Is there anyway we can improve the offensive line in house? Remmers back to rt? Jones/isidora a shot at guard
Bradley Pederson: What would have happened had the Vikings drafted Michael Thomas over Treadwell? Would Diggs be playing his last year for the team? Would they be able to sign a not so shitty offensive lineman?
Zach Carlson: Should we be encouraged by how the offense performed Thursday night or was their success a byproduct of Talib's absence and Peters injury?
Nick: If Arif and James were to do the fusion dance, what would their fused name be?
Affect or Effect: What have James or Arif done to negatively karmically impact Viking fandom? Steal candy from a baby? Take up 2 parking spots? Put pineapple on their pizza?
Don from Ohio: James: In another FFL, @TheBigHerman has not won yet and has been outscored over 100 points in the first 4 weeks(I of course am dominating). Do you have any words of wisdom for Kyle or should he take solace that he isn't you when it comes to FFL futility?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with a fantasy football question about James' performance
Laquon Treadwell referenced in mailbag question about draft alternatives

Production Notes

Episode runtime: 98:10 with edit notes
Promo for Ryan Fullenkamp Patreon mentioned
NYC Bar None event scheduled for Thursday October 18th

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