Episode 321
Episode 321
Exodus, Movement of Jah people!
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 321: Exodus, Movement of Jah people! was an offseason episode covering the Vikings' significant roster turnover during free agency.
Overview
[edit]The episode covered the massive roster changes during the 2020 offseason, including major departures like Stefon Diggs, Xavier Rhodes, and Linval Joseph, alongside new signings and the Kirk Cousins extension. The hosts discussed draft strategy and responded to extensive mailbag questions about the team's direction.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Free agency recap
- Arrivals
- New signings including Michael Pierce, C.J. Ham, and others
- Departures
- Major cuts and trades including Diggs trade
- Mailbag
- Draft questions, roster analysis, and COVID-19 impact on NFL
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Bill Bottke - Draft simulator questions: which expert board is best, and are LB/RB/S/EDGE players too good to pass up in first round despite other needs?
- Kyle Slaybee - Would Rick Spielman have extended Kirk Cousins if he knew about the roster exodus beforehand?
- Luke Braun - What could the Vikings get by trading Anthony Harris and a first-round pick?
- James - Can cornerback play get much worse after Rhodes' poor performance and Waynes being average?
- Cain - Would Diggs make the Ring of Honor, and chances of Cousins getting an Osweiler-style trade?
- Bryantsheel - How would empty stadiums due to COVID affect on-field play?
- Don from Ohio - Whose dog did Josh Kline kick? Can I get coronavirus from listening to this podcast?
- Ethan Frost - Tips for learning how to scout players, book recommendations
- Riccardo - Apology for addressing Arif as "Mr. Hasan" but James only as "James" due to surname difficulty
- Dukes Code - Why hasn't NorseCode sent a COVID-19 response plan email?
- Beef Brewski - Quarantine scenario with one current Viking, beat reporter, and coaching staff member (with D&D entertainment)
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio makes an appearance with trademark absurd questions
- COVID-19 pandemic begins affecting show content and NFL speculation
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamps: 78:41, 94:21, 168:00
- Listener names: Daniel, Erik, Nick, Jordan, Raistlen, Damien Barrett, Rob, Cori
- Cori thanked for Portland, Oregon support
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