Episode 331
Episode 331
The Covid Year
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Preview
August 2020 |
Norse Code Episode 331: The Covid Year aired in August 2020 during Vikings training camp.
Overview
[edit]This episode covered Vikings training camp during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed roster depth concerns at cornerback and wide receiver, and addressed Dalvin Cook contract negotiations. The hosts also responded to extensive mailbag questions about the team's prospects and various off-topic queries.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Cleanup segment
- Training Camp
- COVID-era training camp discussion, CB concerns, WR depth chart, OL depth with focus on LG/Ezra Cleveland
- Mr. Mankato
- Discussion of under-the-radar Vikings players odds
- Cook Talks
- Dalvin Cook contract situation
- Mailbag
- Extended listener questions segment
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Nolan - What does Arif have to say about being called an honorary member of Seahawks twitter on Mina Kimes's podcast by Gregg Rosenthal?
- Vikings Wales - Are we good?
- Ian Pauli - Which bubble player will fans grow an unhealthy attachment to this year, like Kyle Sloter?
- John - What's the best Guard position for Pat Elfline to maximize protection schemes? Left Guard, Right Guard, or Security Guard?
- Luke Braun - Is the increase in de-converting players a change in Zimmer's philosophy or related to coaching departures?
- What's the best use for leftover bacon fat?
- Tampa Bay Vipers 4 Life - Who will be starting at NT and 3T?
- Andrew - How will home-field advantage be affected point spread-wise this season, and will piped-in crowd noise cause communication issues?
- Nick Olson - Any notable scheme changes visible in camp?
- Big Tony - Are the Vikings emphasizing creating more turnovers on defense this year?
- Kenneth Allen - Thoughts on trading for Ngakoue and affording two tagged players? If Zimmer publicly called out Arif, what would it be for?
- Kyle Slaybee - Has Russell Wilson seized the means of offensive production yet?
- Professor poop - Given the "poopiness" of paying running backs, is extending Cook for 8-12 million over 4 years less poopy than drafting another RB in the second round?
- Damian Barrett - Betting tips for the upcoming season?
- Christopher Wiley - Which YouTuber would you choose to make you dinner?
- Tommy Gunn's Wife - Follow-up on sour cream relationship question and passive-aggressive dish washing
Production Notes
[edit]- Cleanup segments at: 62:16, 81:19, 95:48, 157:50
- Referenced Mr. Mankato odds article from skornorth.com
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