Episode 283
Episode 283
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | Dusty O'Connell |
| Type | Preseason |
Norse Code Episode 283 covered the Vikings' preseason finale preparations and roster cut decisions.
Overview
[edit]The hosts discussed the Vikings' preseason performance against Arizona, upcoming roster cuts, and previewed the final preseason game against Buffalo. The episode also featured extensive mailbag questions covering roster decisions, special teams issues, and various off-topic discussions.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Welcome back Dusty; Arif's dental problems
- Segment 1
- Beating Arizona - Chad Beebe's dropped passes, Kirk Cousins' struggles, Dalvin Cook's performance
- Segment 2
- Roster cuts analysis - Bene Benwikere and Jordan Taylor releases
- Segment 3
- Previewing Bills preseason finale
- Segment 4
- Green Bay Packers roster moves
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions on roster decisions, special teams, and miscellaneous topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Ryan - Why cut players before official cut day if no corresponding move?
- Ben - Who is James? Thoughts on Vikings kicker curse and Vedvik's misses?
- Matt McKeon - Possibility of rostering 2 fullbacks and 3 specialists? Why consider a ball-dropping WR as holder?
- Kyle Slaybee - Should fans force Kyle Sloter's rise or let it happen organically?
- Chris - Will special teams issues correlate with more 4th down attempts and 2-point conversions?
- Paul - Which cut players should Vikings target?
- Bryan Jellerson - How to handle Holton Hill's roster spot during suspension? Thoughts on trading for Josh Doctson?
- Rick - Will Khari Blasingame end up in Detroit?
- Erik - "Call of the void" moments?
- Kenneth Allen - Which player would Vikings mismanage into retirement? Who will fail to clear waivers for practice squad?
- Dusty O'Connell - Do you wash your legs in the shower? Any player name more delicious than Taco Charlton?
- Aaron Boon - More likely: Blair Walsh game winner vs Vikings Week 1 or Daniel Carlson vs Vikings Week 3?
- Don From Ohio - Chances Holton Hill sticks after suspension? Norse Code fantasy football punishment ideas?
- Kyle Segall - Best treatment for whitefly infestation on Poinsettia?
- HVAC Repairman - Yakuza finger cutting scenario
- Cory Ruegg - Thoughts on new Good Eats? How to pronounce Kaare?
- Damian Barrett - Most ambitious cooking attempt?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio mailbag questions
- Dusty's return to the show
- Popeyes sandwich review mentioned
- Norse Code fantasy football league punishment discussion
Production Notes
[edit]Vikings preseason statistics referenced: Leading NFL in yards/game (411.3), yards/play (6.5), rushing yards/game (179.0) and rushing yards/play (5.7) through Week 3.
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