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<p><b>New page</b></p><div><!-- ═ Episode 345 --><br />
{{EpisodeInfobox<br />
| number = 345<br />
| title = This team might not be good<br />
| date = <br />
| hosts = Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik<br />
| guests = None<br />
| type = Game Review<br />
}}<br />
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'''Norse Code Episode 345: This team might not be good''' was a game review episode focusing on the Vikings' performance against the Atlanta Falcons.<br />
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== Overview ==<br />
The hosts reviewed the Vikings' disappointing loss to the Atlanta Falcons, analyzing the team's struggles on both sides of the ball and fielding extensive mailbag questions about potential coaching changes, roster construction, and the future direction of the franchise.<br />
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== Segments ==<br />
; Opening : Review of the Falcons game<br />
; Mailbag : Extensive listener questions covering coaching changes, roster evaluation, and future planning<br />
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== Mailbag Questions ==<br />
* Ab-dell-nader-hive - How do I fix the chemical imbalances in my brain that led me to be a vikings fan? Is there anyway Spielman could be let go without Zimmer or are they truly a combo deal?<br />
* Alex Johnson-Fry - Is firing Zimmer the right move? Is there a serious chance that Andre Patterson becomes our next head coach?<br />
* Kyle Segall - What tolerance level is there for Zimmer in a losing season? Can the Vikings plunge to the depths of 1-15 but retain him?<br />
* Kenneth Allen - Isn't there a serious worry that if we fire Zimmer we replace him with a bad HC? Why is Seahawks Twitter so obsessed with Christine Michael?<br />
* Damian Barrett - Would the Vikings be better to ditch our current style even if it means we're late to the pass happy party? Am I wrong that Arif engineered Covid to scupper Thanksgiving gatherings?<br />
* Ryan - For Arif's legal corner, how does the June 1st designation work with Kirk's guarantee language?<br />
* DJ - Can we expect a market correction for backup quarterback talent or is $33,000,000 the new normal?<br />
* Brad Davis - Do teams typically under invest in the quarterback position? Would it make sense for the Vikings to give up four years worth of first round draft picks for Trevor Lawrence?<br />
* Doug - Which Vikings veterans would be worth keeping for a true rebuild?<br />
* Big Tony - Did the Vikings already upgrade from Diggs right now?<br />
* Swervin Surevin - When should the Vikings spend significant draft or FA capital on a receiver to replace Thielen?<br />
* Sean - What's our best path to a formidable offensive line in 2022?<br />
* Corey Ruegg - Are there any buyers for Reiff and specifically in the NFC East?<br />
* Nolan - For Uncle Arif's Dating Corner: which Renaissance painting depicts my fandom? What's the value of Gladney's run-defending versus coverage abilities?<br />
* Guybrush Threepwood - Does Cousins hate Arif?<br />
* Christopher Wiley - Will the Bills always go against whatever take Arif has on them?<br />
* Dusty - Have you ever owned a Velcro wallet?<br />
* Don from Ohio - Is George Paton the logical choice for our next GM? Will Arif add DiNucci to his fantasy football league teams?<br />
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== Key Bits & Lore ==<br />
* Don from Ohio question appearance<br />
* Dusty wallet question<br />
* Uncle Arif's Dating Corner reference<br />
* Arif's legal corner segment mentioned<br />
* Laquon Treadwell referenced as a draft miss<br />
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== Production Notes ==<br />
* Audio cut before 98:11 until 99:44<br />
* Patreon supporter Maria Beekman mentioned<br />
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[[Category:Season 2020]]<br />
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─</div>Damian