Episode 260
Episode 260
PAY-triots
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | Brian Phillips |
| Type | Preview |
Norse Code Episode 260: PAY-triots was a preview episode featuring extensive analysis of the upcoming Patriots matchup.
Overview
[edit]The episode featured a comprehensive Patriots preview with staff writer Brian Phillips from @patspulpit, followed by an extensive mailbag covering Patriots strategy, matchups, and game planning questions from listeners.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Episode introduction and donation acknowledgment
- Patriots Preview
- Analysis with Brian Phillips from Pats Pulpit
- Mailbag
- Listener questions about Patriots matchup strategy
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Corey Ruegg - Should the Vikings anticipate BB running a high octane 1st drive like against the Packers? Would it be effective even if the defense is ready for it?
- Kenneth Allen - BB is well-known for efficiently copying the best strategies from teams the Patriots admire. Should we worry about them utilizing Philly's strategy to exploit the Ertz-Smith matchup for whoever goes up against a finally healthy Gronk?
- John Belk - Given Brady's struggles against the blitz, do you think the Vikings will be dialing up more than usual? In general, at what % of plays do you hit diminishing returns on blitzing?
- Colin Olson - The Pats just played the Jets and Titans with two very different results. While neither benefited from a Pats turnover, the Titans were able to generate 3 sacks and 4 additional tackles for loss where as the Jets had no sacks and just one TFL. Is the Pats O-Line vulnerable or solid?
- Shobi Martin - How good of a receiver do you think Josh Gordon is? Like top 20? 30? What receiver that we've faced this year would you compare him with?
- Caleb Arndt - Which is the superior New England staple: lobster roll or clam chowder?
- Kyle Slaybee - Does Belichick slink over to Theilen after the game (win or lose) and whisper "don't restructure next offseason, I will wait for you"?
- Don from Ohio - What can the Vikings incorporate from the Lions when they beat the Pats?
Guests
[edit]Brian Phillips - Staff writer for @patspulpit (Twitter: @Bphillips_SB), provided Patriots preview analysis and insight.
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio contributed a question about incorporating Lions strategies, along with a bizarre hypothetical scenario involving James' stepson becoming a serial killer and targeting Arif based on a @TheBigHerman tweet calling Arif a murderer.
Production Notes
[edit]- Total runtime: 77:27
- Intro to be read during editing
- Static/audio issue noted at 85:53 with "arif has stroke"
- Donation acknowledged from Brian Lopez
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