Editing Episode 227

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 227
| title       = Why would we want to marry our Cousins? Bricklayers and Gladiators
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = None
| type        = Free Agency
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 227: Why would we want to marry our Cousins? Bricklayers and Gladiators''' covered the 2018 NFL free agency period with particular focus on the Minnesota Vikings' pursuit of quarterback Kirk Cousins.

== Overview ==
The episode analyzed the Vikings' potential signing of Kirk Cousins, examining his contract demands, playing ability, and what the team would sacrifice to acquire him. The hosts also discussed other quarterback moves around the league and addressed extensive mailbag questions about the team's offseason strategy.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Kirk Cousins analysis
; Quarterback Market : Case Keenum to Denver, Teddy Bridgewater to Jets, Sam Bradford to Arizona
; Free Agency Moves : Jerrick McKinnon to San Francisco, Packers transactions
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions on free agency strategy

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Mike Ellis - Need for Vikings to improve O Line, on a scale of 1 to 10, with 11 being the correct answer
* ZenCupid - Why do they always say "Don't let him leave until the ink dries". Doesn't ink dry in a matter of seconds?
* Sean E Douglas - Will players like Danielle Hunter walk away in free agency in future years because the team is cash strapped from the Cousins deal?
* Scott Brah-ket - Do we let Latavius Murray walk and go after a late round RB to pair with Dalvin Cook?
* Jason Trivade - With Kirk Cousins throwing for over 4000 yards for three consecutive seasons in Washington, should Vikings fans be disappointed if he doesn't reach those benchmarks with the Vikings?
* Paul Hegsted - Who won free agency: Vikings or Packers?
* Alex Goble - Is there any market at all for Laquon Treadwell, and if there is, why aren't we pouncing on the opportunity?
* Ian Praague/Prague - Has there been any movement on Tyler Eifert?
* Kenneth Allen - Assuming reported numbers are accurate, do you think Cousins for $10M more AAV than Case is worth it? Given that this is the Vikings, how will the unprecedented fully guaranteed contract backfire?
* James Roberts - Top FA targets assuming the Cousins deal goes through? Between James and Arif, who would be highest priced as a useful human FA?
* DonFromOhio - Why would the Vikings leave Remmers at OG when they tendered Easton and want to bring back Berger? Name me a worse dinner than an Irish Jig dinner? What is the best Girl Scout cookie?

== Key Bits & Lore ==
* Don from Ohio appears with multiple questions including non-football topics about dinner and Girl Scout cookies
* Laquon Treadwell discussion regarding potential trade value

== Production Notes ==
* Episode length: 100:39
* Audio issues noted at 35:46 (afk), 48:00, and 62:22 (fire engine)

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[[Category:Season 2018]]

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