Episode 369
Episode 369
The other end of the tin can and string
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 369: The other end of the tin can and string was an offseason episode covering free agency signings and draft preparation.
Overview
[edit]The episode focused on the Vikings' free agency moves, particularly the Patrick Peterson signing, and included extensive mailbag discussion about draft strategy and roster construction. The hosts analyzed various free agent signings and debated draft priorities heading into the 2021 NFL Draft.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Free agency updates and signings
- Patrick Peterson Analysis
- One-year, $10M deal breakdown
- Xavier Woods Signing
- Safety addition discussion
- Other Free Agent Moves
- Mackensie Alexander, Mason Cole, Ameer Abdullah, Chad Beebe
- 17th Week Discussion
- Season extension impact
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions on draft strategy and team building
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Rahul - What are your creative internal options at safety: Mike Hughes? Harrison Hand? Kris Boyd? Troy Dye?
- Anonymous - Should the Vikings take a top WR at #14 if one falls, or trade down?
- John Belk - Should draft pick performance be only a tiny part of how we evaluate GMs versus trades and signings?
- Bill Bottke - If DeVonta Smith or Jaylen Waddle fall to #14, would you take them and can remaining holes be filled with 3rd/4th rounders?
- Alessandro Cozzi - Does it make sense to keep spending early draft capital on O-line given coaching development issues?
- Christopher Wiley - What are the odds for OL vs edge with the Vikings' first selection?
- Ryan - Who are the least worst remaining OL free agents? Also, would a Forrest Lamp signing bankrupt James from Lamps Plus purchases?
- Arif's neglected resistance bands - Analysis on why drafting WR first is both good and terrible
- Chris - Effect of having a thick kicker on kickoff coverage
- Professor Poop - Should the Vikings trade up for Sewell/Slater given the "catastrophic fecal catastrophe" of the OL?
- Jacob Kost - What was the best Vikings draft class of all time?
- Nick - Which FA OL will be signed after recording? Re-enact the forfeit scene? Crazy cat lady wife advice?
- Ian Pauli - Edge or OL as larger priority at #14?
- Anonymous - Relationship corner question about hiding sports allegiance during West Virginia vacation
- Nolan Kehler - What kind of bong would net the Vikings a quality offensive lineman?
- Jesse from NYC - Ranking Patrick Peterson signing vs other recent defensive signings; what does James do during Arif's analysis?
- Kyle Slaybee - What shocking documentary will hit in 2021 and why will it be Don From Ohio's biography?
- Damian Barrett - Worst combination of teams to support after Ireland's loss to Luxembourg?
- James Kunau - Ant extermination corner advice for carpenter ants
- Kenneth Allen - Would you remove Star Wars Prequels + Sequel Trilogy from existence?
- Anonymous - What does it take for Zimmer/Spielman to keep their jobs?
- Don from Ohio - What expensive cat toy to buy with stimulus check?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio appeared in mailbag questions
- Arif's relationship corner segment featured relationship advice
- References to various Arif specialty corners (bong corner, ant extermination corner, cat corner)
- James' lamp enthusiasm referenced with Forrest Lamp joke
- Arif's neglected resistance bands made an appearance
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamps noted: 46:00, 49:00, 51:22, 116:52
- Reference to Baby Witch Christmas video
- Various production codes: 8326, 13440
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