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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 224 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 224<br />
| title = Wasted Away Again in Margarittaville<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Offseason<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 224: Wasted Away Again in Margarittaville''' was an offseason episode covering the aftermath of the Vikings' season and looking ahead to the coaching search and quarterback situation.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts discussed the ongoing offensive coordinator search, the complicated quarterback situation with Kirk Cousins, and various free agency and draft strategies. The episode also covered Super Bowl-related activities at Mall of America and included an extensive mailbag addressing team personnel decisions.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Super Bowl activities and Mall of America police presence<br />
; Vikings News : Offensive coordinator search update<br />
; QB Situation : Analysis of quarterback options and decisions<br />
; Senior Bowl : College prospect coverage<br />
; Mailbag : Free agency strategy, Kirk Cousins analysis, and team personnel questions<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Nick Olson - Any preliminary thoughts on what our free agency and draft strategy should be?<br />
* Josh Dugan - Why are opinions on Cousins so varied across the board? On Twitter alone I've seen takes ranging from "He's below-average" to "Sign him to a long-term deal because he will lead us to the promised land." What gives?<br />
* Evan T Creed - I was surprised at CJ Ham's very low PFF score for the season (he seemed to have some impressive clutch plays). Do you think this was more how we schemed him as a FB a bit nontraditionally or do we need to look to upgrade here?<br />
* Alex Goble - Has the recent influx of life in the Mall of America caused the entire building to become sentient? I refuse to believe these responses from the official Twitter account are generated by something human.<br />
* Anonymous GM - What are Arif's favorite MOA stores, and what do we do at QB?<br />
* Kyle Slay-bee - How many offers for new podcasts has Arif had this week's after spending time with all of his Twitter buddies?<br />
* Pick only one for each: Franchise, sign long-term, let walk/trade. (Variation of Eff, Marry, Kill) - Barr, Kendricks, Diggs<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
* Don from Ohio contributed a question about Dusty O'Connell's departure and potential co-host selection process, referencing Dusty's underground "Public Assistance" gaming league<br />
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─</div>Damian