Episode 263

Apologies for the Optimism

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review December 11, 2018

Norse Code Episode 263: Apologies for the Optimism aired on December 11, 2018.

Overview

This episode covers the Vikings' disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks and the subsequent firing of offensive coordinator John DeFilippo. The hosts process an extensive anger mailbag from frustrated fans questioning the team's offensive struggles and coaching decisions.

Segments

Opening: Donations and Patreon acknowledgments
Anger Mailbag: Fan reactions to the Seahawks loss
DeFilippo Firing: Discussion of the offensive coordinator's dismissal
Regular Mailbag: Follow-up questions and analysis

Mailbag Questions

Anger Mailbag:

Nick - why does it feel like the Vikings paid 84 mil for the QB version of AP except with out the whole being the best at there position.
Daily Norseman - Why? Why? Dear God, why?
Bombo - when do i get to die
Fourth and Skol - Why do I cheer for this team?
Charles Brolin - play calling: bad or awful
Eric - when will the hurting stop?
Don From Ohio - ARE YOU HAPPY NOW JAMES?!?!?!? Also What do you recommend as a nice mixer for bleach?
The Christmas Stus - As a Twelve, what is Arif's opinion of this game?
Josh Randall - How do you fix this so we're not completely embarrassed if we make the playoffs?
Kenneth allen - Why is our fanbase so stupid? I can't believe people are clamoring for Keenum.
John - How does Arif keep faith in humanity while engaging in Twitter fights?
Paul - Is it too late to tank for a good QB in the draft?
David - How is it possible that Bob Schnelker is no longer the worst #Vikings OC that I can remember?
Kyle Slaybee - compare this game to a food experience you've had
Drunken Vike - What's worse: the Vikings offense or having to buy a holiday gift for a relative's significant other who you barely know?
Matt Beckendorf - Worse offseason move, not addressing offensive line, or hiring JDF?
Luke Braun - What is with the Vikings and losing to alternate jerseys?
Dusty - How and why did JDF flim-flam the Zim Zam?

Regular Mailbag:

Ryan - What black magic did Seattle pull to improve the O line without changing anyone?
Kenneth Allen - Any thoughts on reports that Zimmer is hard to work under?
Joe - Does Hill look like he could be a starting corner?
Buddy - How much of this loss is Zimmer's fault vs Flip's? Do you see us drafting OL in the first round?
Jordan - If the final wild card spot came down to a fist fight between starting QBs, who would win: Kirk cousins or Russell wilson?
Dennis Nardi - How do the Vikings start planning for the post 3 year Cousins contract era?
Nathan Holz - What's the solution to the double double-teams on Diggs and Thielen?

Key Bits & Lore

Don From Ohio appears with his signature frustrated energy
Dusty contributes a question about DeFilippo "flim-flamming the Zim Zam"

Production Notes

Timestamps: 28:02, 36:06 (takeout question), 36:39, 71:13, 116:20
Adrian's prediction that JDF "won't be on the staff by the time they record the episode" proved correct

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