Episode 366
Do they know it's (Christmas) Snowing Over There (in Texas)
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 366: Do they know it's (Christmas) Snowing Over There (in Texas) was an offseason episode focusing on the Vikings' coordinator hire and free agency targets.
Overview
[edit]The hosts discussed Klint Kubiak's expected hiring as Offensive Coordinator and analyzed potential free agent targets for the Vikings. The episode featured extensive mailbag coverage including draft analysis, team building strategy, and various pop culture references.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Klint Kubiak Offensive Coordinator hire
- Free Agents
- Analysis of potential targets including Justin Simmons, Trent Williams, and J.J. Watt
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering draft busts, team building, and offseason strategy
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Bill Bottke - Draft picks that were impressively bad in their first year, noting Jordan Love and Jalen Reagor are too easy
- James Kunau - Which of the three biggest holes (S, IOL, IDL) would be better to draft vs. sign in free agency
- Professor Poop - Which potential cuts would cause the biggest disaster, and who besides Rudolph is most easily replaced
- Vikings Wales - Which Viking has highest trade value and which should be traded
- Kyle Slaybee - Would trading up for Tristian Wirfs have been worth it in hindsight
- Kenneth Allen - Will Vikings fans overreact to Super Bowl by wanting all offensive linemen drafted; Buccaneers success vs Vikings futility
- Chris - Whether Spielman is more likely to draft 20+ players or 5 or fewer in a season
- Turntle Power - Fit of Rondale Moore from Purdue as WR3/gadget player
- Luke Braun - Whether cap hell across league will make contracts cheaper
- Alessandro Cozzi - Conservative approach vs. going all-in on creating cap space for starter
- John Belk - Trading up for rookie QB vs. pursuing Deshaun Watson
- Riccardo - Questions about Dusty guest and James' "350 wars" reference
- Nolan Kehler - Canada Corner question about Blue Bombers and Andrew Harris
- Christopher Wiley - Anime Corner about Vikings players with Jojo Stands
- THE Adam Bryant - Best vehicle for bacon, egg, and cheese delivery
- Nick Howard - Kitchen gadgets as Valentine's Day gifts
- Don from Ohio - WandaVision character transformations and mutant powers
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio makes an appearance with WandaVision-themed questions. James references being a "veteran of 350 wars" in relation to past relationships or DJ work.
Production Notes
[edit]Episode includes timestamps: 26 min repeat at 28:33, ends at 85:21. Features weak-link discussion referencing PFF article.
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