Episode 318

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Mailbag

Norse Code Episode 318 was a mailbag episode covering NFL draft storylines, free agency speculation, and XFL discussion during the 2020 offseason.

Overview

The hosts addressed listener questions about the 2020 NFL Draft, Vikings salary cap concerns, potential compensatory picks, and XFL topics. The episode featured extensive mailbag content covering draft strategy, free agent targets, and various football hypotheticals.

Segments

Opening: Episode introduction
Everson Griffen Discussion: Compensatory draft pick implications
CBA Talk: Collective Bargaining Agreement topics
Extended Mailbag: Listener questions on draft, free agency, and XFL

Mailbag Questions

Rahul - Which is the best storyline for the 2020 draft? Vikings draft Trevon Diggs, Antoine Winfield Jr., or Thaddeus Moss? Which represents the biggest opportunity cost?
William Bottke - Which scrap heap free agents would be good bargains? (Mike Daniels, Damon "Snacks" Harrison, Andrew Billings, Vic Beasley, Darqueze Dennard, Kendall Fuller)
Seth - Could the Vikings franchise tag Anthony Harris and then trade him?
David Rose - Who will sign TA'AMU to a camp deal? Could he be Vikings QB2-3?
Brad Davis - Why not try 3 DL, 2 LB, 2 corners, 2 safeties and 2 tweeners defense?
Post Modern Carrolist - Could an NFL lockout benefit the XFL? If Diggs is traded, how much longer do Vikings stick with Cousins?
Dukes Code - How many XFL teams could OUR Dukes beat?
Eddie - Which player will the Packers trade up to snipe from the Vikings?
Kyle Slaybee - Which current Viking is most likely to be an XFL MVP candidate? Which 2019 non-playoff roster would you take over the Vikings?
Matt McKeon - Thoughts on the "rookie QB window" market distortion?
Michael - How would drafting an offensive tackle instead of Bradbury have played out?
Duke's Code - What's more wasteful: signing Cook to a Zeke contract or drafting his replacement in round one?
Chris - Is there a scenario where Cousins isn't with Vikings in 2021 but Spielman and Zimmer keep their jobs?
Damien Barrett - Will Patreon include Minnesota movie & TV reviews?
Don from Ohio - How many draft picks to trade Diggs? Thielen?
Matt Myrick - How should they determine 17th game matchups?
Professor Poop - Who are the poopiest draft prospects Vikings should avoid?
Jakob Kost - Name and coach for Minnesota XFL team?
Jordan - Why did football gods curse me with CJ Ham after mocking Packers fans for loving John Kuhn?
Dusty - How many times can you use a towel before washing it?
Kenneth Allen - What's the best Bon Appetit "Gourmet Makes" video?
Adam Bryant - Best eggs and bread for bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich?
Justin Eckstrom - Would you rather watch XFL or 4th NFL preseason game?
HVAC Repairman - What was your worst date like?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with draft trade questions
Dusty asks about towel usage
Discussion of "OUR Dukes" beating XFL teams

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 51:35, 58:44, 79:10, 92:51, 100:51
Audio issues noted at 130 (limp) and 163ish (breast)
Rob Pal and Nick Stenerson mentioned as Patreon supporters
Promo ideas for Patreon discussed

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