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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 239 --><br />
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| number = 239<br />
| title = Unknown<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Preseason<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 239''' covered the Vikings' preseason struggles against the Jaguars and various roster bubble discussions.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts discussed the Vikings' concerning preseason performance against Jacksonville, including fumble issues and first-team struggles. The episode also covered the controversial sack rule, mounting injuries, and bubble player evaluations ahead of roster cuts.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Eclipse of shade reference and donations<br />
; Vikings vs Jaguars : Latavius Murray fumbles, first team struggles, Cousins performance concerns, punt return issues<br />
; The Sack That Wasn't : Rule analysis and theories<br />
; Injuries : Multiple players carted off, various ailments across the roster<br />
; Bubble Players : Boone vs Thomas evaluation<br />
; Seahawks Preview : Upcoming preseason game discussion<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering injuries, roster moves, and random topics<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Bryan Jellerson - Do you think O-line injuries indicate training issues, or are linemen injuries typically this common?<br />
* Tommy Gunn - Could the team go with Boone and Thomas over Murray given their apparent heart?<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Should we cut Kai for another player? Plus observation about Twitter reply devotees<br />
* DeltaBCDad - Regarding WR depth and the floor vs ceiling debate with Wright vs younger players<br />
* Michael Kinlund - Should Arif switch to covering the Lingerie Football League where hitting is allowed?<br />
* Nathan - Are they putting stuff on tape for opposition to watch in regular season?<br />
* Per - Is Wilson showing enough to be considered a Barr replacement next season?<br />
* Thomas - How much should I overreact to Kirk Cousins' performance?<br />
* Raul - Which fivesome makes sense: 5 RBs, 5 WRs, 5 LBs, or 5 safeties?<br />
* Dan - Any thoughts on trading Everson for O-line help? Also DeFilippo offense thoughts<br />
* Bill Bottke - Could certain injuries be "a blessing in disguise" for development?<br />
* Zen Cupid - PA/Bercich vs Mayock for preseason calls? Was Cousins intentionally targeting other receivers?<br />
* Joe Jestus - What new form of suffering will the football gods impose this year?<br />
* Zach - Why is player medical information public when civilian medical info is so private?<br />
* HVAC repairman - Does Arif hate the Eagan camp location because he can't trash cheap hotel rooms?<br />
* DonfromOhio - Zoo tiger scenario with beef jerky choice between James and Arif<br />
* Mustardfat - Is 29 too old to order chicken fingers when eating out?<br />
* Austin Madesian - Is Lego Batman better than Batman vs. Superman, or A LOT better?<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
* DonfromOhio makes an appearance with a classic hypothetical scenario<br />
* Reference to Arif's hotel room habits during training camp<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Timestamps noted: 26:01, 26:45, 28:41, 33:49, 82:48, 97:22<br />
* Fantasy football discussion marked as closed<br />
* Promo placement indicated<br />
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─</div>Damian