Editing Episode 324

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{{EpisodeInfobox
| number      = 324
| title       = Too Many Picks
| hosts       = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
| guests      = Oliver, Sam Shjerven
| type        = Draft
}}

'''Norse Code Episode 324: Too Many Picks''' was a draft recap episode covering the Minnesota Vikings' 2020 NFL Draft.

== Overview ==
The hosts provided comprehensive analysis of the Vikings' 15-pick 2020 draft class, headlined by first-round selections Justin Jefferson and Jeff Gladney. The episode featured extensive mailbag discussion covering draft strategy, injury risk evaluation, and NFC North takes.

== Segments ==
; Opening : Draft overview and initial reactions
; Draft Analysis : Comprehensive pick-by-pick breakdown of all 15 selections
; UDFA Quick Takes : Undrafted free agent signings
; Rodgers Segment : Green Bay Packers draft discussion
; NFC North Takes : Patreon segment on divisional draft analysis
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions on draft strategy and player evaluation

== Draft Picks Covered ==
* Round 1, #22: Justin Jefferson, WR, Louisiana State
* Round 1, #31: Jeff Gladney, CB, Texas Christian
* Round 2, #58: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State
* Round 3, #89: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State
* Round 4, #117: D.J. Wonnum, DE, South Carolina
* Round 4, #130: James Lynch, DT, Baylor
* Round 4, #132: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon
* Round 5, #169: Harrison Hand, CB, Temple
* Round 5, #176: K.J. Osborn, WR, Miami (FL)
* Round 6, #203: Blake Brandel, OT, Oregon State
* Round 6, #205: Josh Metellus, S, Michigan
* Round 7, #225: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State
* Round 7, #244: Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa
* Round 7, #249: Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi State
* Round 7, #253: Kyle Hinton, G, Washburn

== Mailbag Questions ==
* Sarah - Green Bay draft strategy confusion
* Professor Poop - Packers draft as "catastrophic poop disaster"
* Noah B. - Aaron Rodgers mentoring Jordan Love comparison to Favre
* Raul - College durability correlation with NFL durability
* Bill Bottke - NFL teams' injury risk evaluation in draft strategy
* Grant - Vikings selecting production over athletic upside due to quarantine
* Paul - Which of the 3 CBs sees the field first
* Cole - Diggs trade regrade considering Jefferson acquisition
* Don from Ohio - Rookie struggles due to coronavirus restrictions
* Josh - 3-Tech competition and depth chart expectations
* Steezo - NDSU QB prospects for 2021 draft
* Joe Jestus - Roster prediction over/under 9.5 picks making team
* Real HG - Training camp player contract structure
* ZenCupid - Percy Harvin NFL return prospects
* Beef Brewski - Draft class surprise player, Irv Smith Jr. vs Justin Jefferson TDs, pregnancy scenario question
* Andy Sherman - Time traveler telling Rick Spielman about future picks
* Luke Braun - Quarantine dinner recipe request

== Key Bits & Lore ==
Don from Ohio made his traditional mailbag appearance with coronavirus-related Vikings analysis.

== Production Notes ==
Notable timestamps: 44:10, 65:08, 77:31, 95:12, 110:56, 171:50 (twice), 174:10 (clean up and requestion), 185:20, 188:55. Episode featured extended runtime with comprehensive draft coverage.

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[[Category:Season 2020]]

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