Episode 412
Episode 412
An Indictment
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 412: An Indictment covered the aftermath of the Vikings' loss to the Green Bay Packers.
Overview
[edit]The hosts reviewed the Vikings' disappointing performance against the Packers, discussing quarterback decisions and coaching strategy. They also examined nepotism in NFL coaching and addressed numerous mailbag questions about the team's future direction.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Review of the Packers game
- Segment 1
- Discussion of Sean Mannion vs. Kellen Mond and coaching decisions
- Segment 2
- NFL coaching nepotism analysis (Defector article)
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions on coaching, drafting, and team direction
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Rahul - Has Zimmer watched Ted Lasso? When you're a heavy underdog, shouldn't you roll out trick plays? Does this point to a lack of creativity on offense? Also, why does Zimmer give every reason for poor running except the obvious one - they're not running well? Is this a talent, coaching, or scheme issue? If talent, is the Bradbury draft pick the biggest miss of the Zimmer era?
- Joey - Is there analysis of how effective teams are at drafting? Is Rick Spielman good at this or is it luck?
- Ryan Mensen - If the Vikings fire both Zimmer and Spielman, do they risk missing top coaching candidates because they'd need to hire a GM first? Can they build a roster with Cousins' $45M cap hit or will the next GM be forced to extend him?
- Kyle Williams - In a hypothetical world, would the Vikings ever trade Cousins for less than a 1st round pick?
- Damian Barrett - Should the Hell League winner automatically get an interview for the Vikings HC job? Has there ever been a back-to-back HOF season? Can we buy a Patreon subscription for Don's wife for Valentine's Day?
- Stephan - After bringing his family from Kansas City for a stadium tour and his daughter becoming a Vikings fan, then watching them lose that night, how bad of a father is he for forcing this life upon them instead of letting them choose Chiefs fandom? (Scale of 1-28)
- Don from Ohio - Who are some GM candidates for the Vikings? What's more egregious: Kyle Sloter being cut or Don not being in Hawaii yet? If the Colts lose Sunday, should the Raiders and Chargers contact each other to agree to play for a tie?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Hell League championship discussion and potential Vikings job interview
- Don from Ohio's Hawaii travel situation
- Kyle Sloter reference
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