Episode 320

The Dangers of Social Distancing/The risk of being good

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Offseason March 2020

Norse Code Episode 320: The Dangers of Social Distancing/The risk of being good aired in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Overview

The hosts discuss the blockbuster Stefon Diggs trade to Buffalo, Kirk Cousins' contract extension, and the Vikings' extensive roster moves during free agency. The episode also covers the wild NFL free agency period and features an extended mailbag segment.

Segments

Opening: Diggs trade analysis and Vikings salary cap situation
Cousins Extension: Two-year, $66 million extension discussion
Vikings Roster Moves: Player releases, signings, and franchise tag decisions
NFL Free Agency Madness: League-wide moves including Hopkins trade and Brady departure
CBA Discussion: Brief coverage of new collective bargaining agreement
Mailbag: Extended Q&A session with listeners

Mailbag Questions

The Real HG - Will you address Arif's poor predictions? He said Stefanski wouldn't leave to be head coach and that Diggs would not be traded
Nick - What does the Diggs trade do for our salary cap situation this year and going forward
Kyle Slaybee - How many ppg does this offense lose with the loss of Diggs?
ZenCupid - Does the Diggs trade align more with Harvin trade/aftermath or the Moss trade/aftermath?
Olly - How far would one of the top 3 WRs have to fall for the Vikings to think about moving up?
Professor Poop - Will we have to draft a 1st round WR, or will mid round WRs replicate Diggs' production?
Eddie - How high could the Vikings climb in the first round by packaging picks 22 and 25?
Chris - How many rookies will have to start next season assuming Harris trade?
David (usually Dave) - Should we have seen the full teardown/rebuild coming?
Luke Braun - What are some player-for-pick trades that could help the Vikings with the draft?
Bill Bottke - How would you rank the Vikings' major needs at CB, IDL, OT, and WR?
Logan - Kitchen table chair ergonomics, Diggs nostalgia, and Iditarod analytics
Raul - Rank TCU prospects Jeff Gladney, Lucas Niang, Ross Blacklock, and Jalen Reagor
Dusty - If Brady goes to the Vikings, would we hear about it on ESPN?
RealDealPetoria - Why extend Cook given the terrible track record of paying RBs?
Damian Barrett - How will a 17th game even work?
Don from Ohio - Should WrestleMania be split across Saturday and Sunday in empty arena?
Michael - James' emotional spectrum regarding Ham extension vs. Diggs departure
Kyle Slaybee - Quarantine YouTube material recommendations
Kenneth Allen - How are you faring with quarantine? Harder for James to find victims for his son?
Riccardo - If James' back issues worsen, would his wife stuff him like a bear?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio contributes wrestling question about WrestleMania
Laquon Treadwell speculation about potential re-signing
Discussion of James' back problems and dark humor about taxidermy

Production Notes

Multiple silence markers at 28:31, 58:10, 79:27, 83:14
Patreon cut noted before 125:26
Mailbag begins at 153:18
Episode ends at 187:22
Thanks to Guy Incognito (Patreon) and Duane (PayPal) for support

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