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{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 324<br />
| title = Too Many Picks<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = Oliver, Sam Shjerven<br />
| type = Draft<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 324: Too Many Picks''' was a draft recap episode covering the Minnesota Vikings' 2020 NFL Draft.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
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.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Draft overview and initial reactions<br />
; Draft Analysis : Comprehensive pick-by-pick breakdown of all 15 selections<br />
; UDFA Quick Takes : Undrafted free agent signings<br />
; Rodgers Segment : Green Bay Packers draft discussion<br />
; NFC North Takes : Patreon segment on divisional draft analysis<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions on draft strategy and player evaluation<br />
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== Draft Picks Covered ==<br />
* Round 1, #22: Justin Jefferson, WR, Louisiana State<br />
* Round 1, #31: Jeff Gladney, CB, Texas Christian<br />
* Round 2, #58: Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State<br />
* Round 3, #89: Cameron Dantzler, CB, Mississippi State<br />
* Round 4, #117: D.J. Wonnum, DE, South Carolina<br />
* Round 4, #130: James Lynch, DT, Baylor<br />
* Round 4, #132: Troy Dye, LB, Oregon<br />
* Round 5, #169: Harrison Hand, CB, Temple<br />
* Round 5, #176: K.J. Osborn, WR, Miami (FL)<br />
* Round 6, #203: Blake Brandel, OT, Oregon State<br />
* Round 6, #205: Josh Metellus, S, Michigan<br />
* Round 7, #225: Kenny Willekes, DE, Michigan State<br />
* Round 7, #244: Nate Stanley, QB, Iowa<br />
* Round 7, #249: Brian Cole II, S, Mississippi State<br />
* Round 7, #253: Kyle Hinton, G, Washburn<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Sarah - Green Bay draft strategy confusion<br />
* Professor Poop - Packers draft as "catastrophic poop disaster"<br />
* Noah B. - Aaron Rodgers mentoring Jordan Love comparison to Favre<br />
* Raul - College durability correlation with NFL durability<br />
* Bill Bottke - NFL teams' injury risk evaluation in draft strategy<br />
* Grant - Vikings selecting production over athletic upside due to quarantine<br />
* Paul - Which of the 3 CBs sees the field first<br />
* Cole - Diggs trade regrade considering Jefferson acquisition<br />
* Don from Ohio - Rookie struggles due to coronavirus restrictions<br />
* Josh - 3-Tech competition and depth chart expectations<br />
* Steezo - NDSU QB prospects for 2021 draft<br />
* Joe Jestus - Roster prediction over/under 9.5 picks making team<br />
* Real HG - Training camp player contract structure<br />
* ZenCupid - Percy Harvin NFL return prospects<br />
* Beef Brewski - Draft class surprise player, Irv Smith Jr. vs Justin Jefferson TDs, pregnancy scenario question<br />
* Andy Sherman - Time traveler telling Rick Spielman about future picks<br />
* Luke Braun - Quarantine dinner recipe request<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
Don from Ohio made his traditional mailbag appearance with coronavirus-related Vikings analysis.<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
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.<br />
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[[Category:Season 2020]]<br />
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