Episode 274

Last Stop Before Disappointment

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Draft April 25, 2019

Norse Code Episode 274: Last Stop Before Disappointment aired on April 25, 2019.

Overview

A pre-draft episode covering Adam Thielen's contract extension, the hosts' consensus big board, and the newly released 2019 schedule. The episode serves as final preparation before the NFL Draft with extensive mailbag coverage focused on draft scenarios and roster speculation.

Segments

Opening: Donations acknowledgment
Contract News: Adam Thielen extension, Anthony Harris and Rashod Hill deals
Consensus Big Board: Draft prospect rankings discussion
Schedule Release: Analysis of 2019 Vikings schedule
Mailbag: Extensive draft and roster questions

Mailbag Questions

Luke Braun - Who on the roster has the most to lose this weekend? Sort of like how Mackensie Alexander's future got real murky after the Hughes pick
Viking of the North - Though he wasn't a consistent threat, Aldrich Robinson made some excellent catches last season. Why is there no buzz around him or maybe even Beebe contesting for the WR3 position?
Mr Dan - If the Vikings draft Andre Dillard in the first would it be smart to trade up in the second if a high quality 3 tech DT or G if they are still available?
Zen Cupid - How probable is it that both Rudy and Waynes are dealt during the draft?
Matt Beckendorf - And with all the AAF signings on defense do you think they'll draft more offensive players in later rounds?
Ryan - How exactly will Rick piss off fans night 1? And how will he try to redeem himself night 2?
Josh Swedlund - Which draft day scenarios best represent various gif reactions on Vikings Twitter
Kenneth Allen - Does the fact that we waited until the last minute to trade whoever is getting traded for cap relief mean that the trade won't really be in our favor?
Kenneth Allen - Do sports journalists, especially you analytics nerds, have draft parties where you see who can be the first to recall the spider graphs of each late round pick?
Luke Braun - A nuclear apocalypse wipes out all of society except the current Vikings roster, creating a Lord Of The Flies type situation. Who is the leader? Who gets eaten?
Scott Braquet - Worst Case Scenario - Top 3 linemen are off the board by pick #18 - what is the strategy moving forward?
Scott Braquet - Any issues moving Barr to Edge to replace Griffen and add in a new LB or promote Eric Wilson?
Kyle Slaybee - If you could pick one conference that the Vikings could only draft from this year: which would it be?
Kyle Slaybee - Which ice cold draught should I be enjoying during the draft to numb the pain of another day three kicker?
Kyle Slaybee - With the recent schedule release, have discussions begun on the next destination for the "Norse Code: On Location" episode?

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 16:52, 19:49ish, 35:11, 40:24, 54:11
Donation acknowledged from Lucas Reisinger
Episode ends with "Revenge is a dish best served funky as hell"

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