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Episode 322

The Monday Show

Hosts Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests Eric Eager (PFF)
Type Mailbag

Norse Code Episode 322: The Monday Show featured an interview with Pro Football Focus data scientist Eric Eager and extensive mailbag discussion.

Overview

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This episode included an interview with Eric Eager from Pro Football Focus, followed by an extensive mailbag session covering Vikings free agency decisions, draft prospects, and pop culture topics including Tiger King. The show addressed listener questions about team culture, coaching changes, and draft strategy.

Segments

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Opening
Episode introduction
Interview
Eric Eager from Pro Football Focus discussion
Mailbag
Listener questions on Vikings topics and pop culture
Tiger King
Discussion of the Netflix documentary series

Mailbag Questions

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  • Thomas - About coaching departures affecting player decisions, team culture, and veteran signings
  • John Belk - Why Vikings don't pursue certain free agents at slightly higher offers
  • Raul - Draft preferences between Josh Jones/Cesar Ruiz and AJ Epenesa/Yetur Gross-Matos, plus cornerback vs safety prospects
  • Luke Braun - Worst draft content commenters and moves to relieve draft pressure
  • MN Vikings Football - Which QBs worth trading up for
  • Brian - NFLPA timing on CBA deal approval
  • Canary Yellow - Jeff Gladney's height concerns at cornerback
  • Eddie - Supplemental draft eligibility due to COVID-19
  • Margie Lynn - Kirk Cousins vs Teddy Bridgewater Super Bowl chances comparison
  • Chris - Anthony Harris vs Stefon Diggs social media usage
  • Cain - Tiger King questions with Joe Exotic impression request
  • Don from Ohio - 2020 NFL season predictions, attendance projections, rookie struggles, Tiger King theories, live show requests, and Arif exotic zoo hypothetical
  • Beef Brewski - Zombie apocalypse scenario with Zimmer, Bob Dylan, New Jack, and Joe Exotic

Guests

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Eric Eager - Data scientist at Pro Football Focus (PFF) who was interviewed during the episode.

Key Bits & Lore

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  • Don from Ohio makes multiple appearances with questions ranging from NFL predictions to Tiger King theories and requests for Arif to get a mullet
  • Live show discussion mentioned in context of quarantine programming

Production Notes

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  • Episode runtime: 37:06, with segments at 48:29 and 52-minute mark
  • Sam Ward credited for Patreon support