Episode 275

Spoilers

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Draft April 28, 2019

Norse Code Episode 275: Spoilers aired on April 28, 2019.

Overview

Episode 275 covers the Minnesota Vikings' 2019 NFL Draft selections and undrafted free agent signings. The hosts discuss draft strategy, analyze each pick including first-round center Garrett Bradbury, and address the decision not to pick up Laquon Treadwell's fifth-year option.

Segments

Opening: Draft strategy discussion
Draft Picks Analysis: Breakdown of all 12 Vikings draft selections
Undrafted Free Agents: Review of UDFA signings
Treadwell News: Fifth-year option not exercised
Mailbag: Draft analysis and pop culture questions

Mailbag Questions

Bill Bottke - Does Alexander Mattison's compelling backstory (similar to Teddy Bridgewater's journey) explain his early selection and help with team character issues?
Raul - How do teams approach good players that aren't scheme fits? Are they taken off boards completely?
Matt - Which UDFA signing has the best chance to make the roster?
Jack - Can Samia start day one, or does he need development? What's the ideal starting line? Is Udoh a potential starter?
Luke Braun - Which team made the biggest draft mistake in the NFC North? What was it?
Eddie - Which is more offensive: Daniel Jones at 6 or the Sonic the Hedgehog trailer?
Kenneth Allen - Which team is this awful Sonic movie and why?
Channingtater - How much pleasure do we get from the Eagles keeping Carson Wentz's 5th year option?
JPSee - Based on Holmes being up to 300 lbs, how much should we expect him and Jaleel to play? Early 3T rotation projection?
Minnesota North Star - Prediction on Rudolph: trade, extend, cut, or leave current deal with cap relief changes?
Don from Ohio - Could this be the greatest year in cinema history? Also, what's a "can't miss" Costco food item beyond rotisserie chicken and $1.50 hot dog? How many days after a blockbuster releases can we talk spoilers?
Peter - Do you think Jon Snow is a bad military tactician?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with multiple questions covering movies, Costco food recommendations, and Game of Thrones
Laquon Treadwell's fifth-year option not being picked up discussed

Production Notes

Audio issues noted at timestamps: 37:15, 47:00, 57:46, 58:48, 91:00 (silence), 120:22, 121:00, 122:27, 129:32, 132:25
Donations acknowledged: Adam Bryant via Patreon

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