Episode 236
Episode 236
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Mailbag |
Norse Code Episode 236 covered the Stefon Diggs contract extension, training camp updates, and the passing of Tony Sparano.
Overview
[edit]The hosts discussed Stefon Diggs' new five-year, $81 million contract extension and analyzed training camp developments. The episode also addressed the death of offensive line coach Tony Sparano and featured extensive mailbag discussion covering various topics from kicker battles to salary cap management.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Donation acknowledgment and football/non-football questions
- Segment 1
- Stefon Diggs contract extension analysis
- Segment 2
- Training camp updates and injuries
- Segment 3
- Tony Sparano tribute and coaching search
- Segment 4
- Detroit Lions preview
- Segment 5
- Chicago Bears contract situation with Roquan Smith
- Segment 6
- Vikings Coffee discussion
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Brandon Schmidt: Should Thielen hold out for a better contract? What recipe should I use to cook my first beef tongue?
- Nick Olson: How will the '18 Vikings differ from the '17 Vikings based on what we've seen from camp so far? Will O'Neill or Holton Hill be ready to contribute at all this year?
- Floaty Whittingdamn: Would you say a Wayne's extension is more likely than a Barr extension at this point?
- Don from Ohio: What has been the best food item purchased during training camp? Does Thielen get numbers close to Diggs' contract in 2020? Why hasn't Andy Carlson been on Norse Code?
- Kenneth Allen: How is the kicking battle going? Why is the Nook such a celebrated place? Do you think the cap will still allow us to sign Barr?
- Connor: Biggest NFL offseason battle comparison between various teams and situations
- Hunter Magginnis: Any chance the team is open to trading a DB after Chargers injuries?
- Collin Scott: Out of successful teams, what position groups are most chronically under-resourced?
- Brian James: Among irrational football beliefs, which was hardest to kill and which survives?
- Joe Jestus: Of former Vikings WWE wrestlers (Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Brock), which had best NFL chance?
- Kyle Slaybee: GenCon board game convention and Public Assistance game inquiry
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio mailbag question
- The Nook restaurant discussion and Jucy Lucy debate
Production Notes
[edit]- Timestamps: 30:09, 41:20, 120:00
- Promo break included
- Beef tongue taco recipe link referenced
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