Episode 278
Episode 278
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 278 was an offseason episode focusing on training camp battles, draft strategy, and mailbag questions.
Overview
[edit]The hosts discussed major offseason talking points and camp battles to watch heading into the 2019 season. The episode featured an extensive mailbag covering topics from draft strategy to offensive schemes to hypothetical scenarios.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Offseason news recap and camp battles (WR3, 3-Tech, OL, RB2, CB3, long snapper)
- 40 Yard Dash
- Discussion segment
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions on draft strategy, offensive schemes, defensive improvements, and hypotheticals
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Raul - What's the better take regarding day 3 draft picks: gather lots of picks or get rid of them due to low hit rate?
- Bill Bottke - Based on Vikings practice observations, will the offense be creative and cutting-edge, and does an offense need to be creative to get results?
- Kai - Did the team get better or worse on defense?
- Matthew - Likelihood of Vikings picking up last minute free agent CBs given Hill's suspension and Hughes's injury?
- Corey Ruegg - How are defenses reacting to PA threats and what might Vikings change? Also asks about best BBQ experiences
- John - Vikings get top spot in PFF preseason offensive line grades (for bottom 25%). Are you hopeful about the zone scheme turnaround?
- Hunter - If Vikings win Super Bowl but Norse Code has to follow Lions exclusively, do you do it?
- Mick - How are Vikings contracts set up for upcoming CBA? Will there be big overhaul?
- Luke Braun - What's the best possible roster change Vikings could make today?
- Kenneth Allen - What game are you most looking forward to? Which players most excited to see in pads?
- Jacob Kost - Would 1998 Vikings have beaten Elway's Broncos in Super Bowl? What about '87 and '09 teams?
- Matt McKeon - NFL rule change preference and picking three teams for betting/jersey/watching scenarios
- Peter - Did anyone watch Chernobyl?
- Eddie the dog - What do you waste the most time doing? Do fanbases appreciate great OLs enough?
- Don from Ohio - Can restaurant chains make any food better than local restaurants? Mike Hughes ACL recovery timeline? Furry convention question
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]- Don from Ohio makes multiple appearances with various questions including his signature restaurant chain vs. local restaurant inquiry
Production Notes
[edit]- Audio issues noted at timestamps: 23:02, 29:00 (clipping), 36:28 (silence), 79:36, 92:02, 99:07, 106:21
- Show notes reference FO article on ACL recovery
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