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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 331 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 331<br />
| title = The Covid Year<br />
| date = August 2020<br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Preview<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 331: The Covid Year''' aired in August 2020 during Vikings training camp.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
This episode covered Vikings training camp during the COVID-19 pandemic, discussed roster depth concerns at cornerback and wide receiver, and addressed Dalvin Cook contract negotiations. The hosts also responded to extensive mailbag questions about the team's prospects and various off-topic queries.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Cleanup segment<br />
; Training Camp : COVID-era training camp discussion, CB concerns, WR depth chart, OL depth with focus on LG/Ezra Cleveland<br />
; Mr. Mankato : Discussion of under-the-radar Vikings players odds<br />
; Cook Talks : Dalvin Cook contract situation<br />
; Mailbag : Extended listener questions segment<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Nolan - What does Arif have to say about being called an honorary member of Seahawks twitter on Mina Kimes's podcast by Gregg Rosenthal?<br />
* Vikings Wales - Are we good?<br />
* Ian Pauli - Which bubble player will fans grow an unhealthy attachment to this year, like Kyle Sloter?<br />
* John - What's the best Guard position for Pat Elfline to maximize protection schemes? Left Guard, Right Guard, or Security Guard?<br />
* Luke Braun - Is the increase in de-converting players a change in Zimmer's philosophy or related to coaching departures?<br />
* What's the best use for leftover bacon fat?<br />
* Tampa Bay Vipers 4 Life - Who will be starting at NT and 3T?<br />
* Andrew - How will home-field advantage be affected point spread-wise this season, and will piped-in crowd noise cause communication issues?<br />
* Nick Olson - Any notable scheme changes visible in camp?<br />
* Big Tony - Are the Vikings emphasizing creating more turnovers on defense this year?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Thoughts on trading for Ngakoue and affording two tagged players? If Zimmer publicly called out Arif, what would it be for?<br />
* Kyle Slaybee - Has Russell Wilson seized the means of offensive production yet?<br />
* Professor poop - Given the "poopiness" of paying running backs, is extending Cook for 8-12 million over 4 years less poopy than drafting another RB in the second round?<br />
* Damian Barrett - Betting tips for the upcoming season?<br />
* Christopher Wiley - Which YouTuber would you choose to make you dinner?<br />
* Tommy Gunn's Wife - Follow-up on sour cream relationship question and passive-aggressive dish washing<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Cleanup segments at: 62:16, 81:19, 95:48, 157:50<br />
* Referenced Mr. Mankato odds article from skornorth.com<br />
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─</div>Damian