Episode 444

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Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Mailbag

Norse Code Episode 444 is a mailbag episode focusing on the Vikings' trade deadline acquisitions and Cardinals game review.

Overview

The episode covers the Vikings' trade for tight end T.J. Hockenson at the deadline, reviews the victory over the Arizona Cardinals, and addresses extensive listener questions about team performance and philosophy.

Segments

Opening: PayPal donations and Patreon discussion
Segment 1: Trade Deadline analysis
Segment 2: Cardinals game review
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions

Mailbag Questions

Nick Howard - Why are people saying we paid too much for Hockenson when it appears we only swapped draft positions? What was your favorite trade of the day?
Brad Smith - If the Vikings don't extend him is the trade worth it? Is he in the Njoku range for salary?
Burrito Bill - Does he have any experience playing right guard?
Beef Brewski - What does this mean for the long-term success of Nick Muse?
Kenneth Allen - Does the fact that Hockenson went to Iowa have any bearing on whether or not he'll play this week?
Jack Rackham - Is the Vikings' lack of a deep threat outside of Jefferson an issue, or does the Hockenson addition offer enough quality targets?
Kevin Jellerson - Was it a mistake not making a move for a CB?
The Mond Pond - Now that we have CJ, DJ, JJ, KJ and now TJ, should we attempt to collect AJ - ZJ?
Bryan Jellerson - Is there an argument that Cousins made the right decision throwing to JJ instead of running for that first down?
Roundy Mass - When is KOC going to finally unleash Kirk Cousins the dual threat quarterback?
Diet Coke Enjoyer - Now that Kirk Cousins has proven to be the fastest QB in the league, one for one trade for Lamar who says no?
Jake - Is Greg Joseph purposefully missing kicks to prove how accurate he is?
Kyle Slaybee - You have to watch all games from your couch but can add one deluxe feature to the broadcast: what do you choose?
Cody - Did Ezra Cleveland give an admirable performance at LG? Is Cleveland progressing into an upper tier LG?
The Underwhelming Pokemon - Why do the Vikings feel like they're still trying not to lose instead of playing to win with 4th quarter leads?
Drunken Vike - Did the Vikings hire a warlock as their ST coordinator given the magical trend of big special teams plays?
MJ - What statistical trend lines should fans follow for a team that is winning but not dominant?
Beef Brewski - Has anything changed with Kirk's current stats that suggest he's more volatile?
Cyward - In a world where getting turnovers at key moments was sustainable, what would the Vikings ceiling be?
Stampede - How will Arif continue pushing the false narrative of Vikings being fraudulent when his QB Geno is anti-regressionist?
Maurice Morth - Is constant hatred sustainable?
John - What does Arif like better about being a national writer: covering the Seahawks or writing about bad Packers?
Chris - What would be the fallout of the Packers ending the season in last place of the NFC North?
Kenneth Allen - If Arif could demand James institute a new Norse Code feature in a week, what would he choose?
Luke Braun - I got weird letters from the Kremlin asking about dead drop zones, do you know anything about that?
Logan - What's the best Treehouse of Horror skit and episode?
HVAC repairman - When are we going to start taking donations to help keep Arif's verified status?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes an appearance with a "Spoiled kids on Halloween" corner complaint about ungrateful trick-or-treaters being offered cans of cream of celery soup and travel-sized toothpaste.

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 4048, 4555, 4857, 5230, 67, 7257, 13610. Patreon pricing mentioned at 37.81 a year compared to 42. November 17th live show at Union 32 promoted.

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