Episode 261

Checking Down (and Out)

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 261: Checking Down (and Out) was a game review episode analyzing the Minnesota Vikings' performance against the New England Patriots.

Overview

The hosts reviewed the Vikings' loss to the Patriots, discussed the firing of Mike McCarthy, and addressed John DeFilippo's future as offensive coordinator. The episode featured extensive mailbag discussion covering personnel decisions and team performance concerns.

Segments

Opening: Patriots game review
Segment 1: John DeFilippo discussion
Segment 2: Mike McCarthy firing
Mailbag: Listener questions on coaching, personnel, and team outlook

Mailbag Questions

Nick Olson - Assuming JDF is gone next season, whom would you like to replace him as OC?
ZenCupid - Vikings Twitter keeps telling me that Weatherly is outplaying Everson and should be the one starting. The take seems over the top to me, but is it?
Justin Ekstrom - Why minimal snap(s) for Iloka and Kearse?
Kyle Slay-bee - Given the circumstances, how has Holton Hill looked and do you see him as a major contributor in the future one we are fully healthy?
Josh Bjork - Did 55 play or was that a ghost on film.
Luke Braun - Is it completely wild to just bench Mackensie Alexander for Jayron Kearse? It seems like Alexander gets lost way too often, and that would outweigh any athletic advantages he has.
Logan - Could kicker problems lie with the holder?
RJ Anderson - What positives is Kirk bringing to the offense a replacement player wouldn't?
Adam West - What reasons for optimism are there to suggest this Vikings nucleaus didnt peak in 2017?
HVAC Repairman - Would you rather have no tongue or no thumbs
Beer and Trembling - Name your favorite Blair Walsh missed field goals
Don From Ohio - Why has the offense degreesed so badly in the last 4 games?
Anonymous - Fantasy football question regarding James and Arif's matchup with complaints about Golden Tate's scoring

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes an appearance with a question about the offense's recent struggles.

Production Notes

18:06 - public hanging reference
25:31 - silence break
34:31 - [timestamp noted]
77:37 - lost in umm
82:24 - mush audio

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