Episode 325

Anthony Barr-Related Reasons

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	Matthew Coller
Type	Offseason May 2020

Norse Code Episode 325: Anthony Barr-Related Reasons aired in May 2020.

Overview

This offseason episode covered the NFL schedule release, scouting processes during the pandemic, and featured guest Matthew Coller. The hosts also addressed extensive mailbag questions covering topics from trade value charts to grilling advice.

Segments

Opening: Schedule release discussion (9-7 schedule)
Scouting: How the pandemic affected scouting processes and coach contributions
Guest Interview: Matthew Coller
Mailbag: Extended mailbag segment with listener questions

Mailbag Questions

Bob Marks - Do you think to be fair, the Chargers will have to pipe in visiting team fan noise at their home games?
Raul - PFF wrote the Vikings generated the most trade value of any team in the draft. How are trade value charts derived? After all, picks are only as good as the players selected. Also, shouldn't there be a penalty for overtrading?
Kenneth Allen - Assume for a moment that all games are played without fans present next season. Does this help or hurt the Vikings, and why?
Kenneth Allen - Would a move to a 3-4 system mitigate our lack of talent at 3-technique? Who makes up the front 7 in this system?
Kenneth Allen - PFF has ranked Harrison Smith at #22 on its all decade list. Do you anticipate PFF grading will play a larger role in Hall of Fame voting, and if so, does Smith have a chance?
Chris - Who do you think will be second in receiving yards behind Thielen?
Steezo - The PS this season allows for 2 players with unlimited years of experience. What players currently on the Vikings roster would you target for this?
Corey Reugg - What are the chances Irv Smith becomes the best TE in the NFC north this season?
Steezo - Food take: what has been your best "I give up" meal during the stay at home?
Big Tony - Historically teams whiff on half of their first and second rounders. Whom can the Vikings least afford to whiff on (Jefferson, Gladney, Cleveland)?
Nolan - Would Aaron Rodgers rather be quarantined with Jordan Love or his family? Also, where does Beebe factor into the punt/kick return conversation?
Ian Pauli - Is there extra pressure on potentially evaluating 15 picks with limited exposure where someone could get cut and end up catching on elsewhere?
Ian Pauli - With grilling season upon us, what is an unpopular grilling/smoking take you have?
Alec - What's the best all purpose seasoning blend to boost a sandwich or salad?
Damian Barrett - What's the most creative dish you've whipped up while on lockdown and how long would you need to be quarantined for before you attempted Robert Pattinson's Piccolini Cuscino?

Guests

Matthew Coller appeared as a guest on this episode.

Key Bits & Lore

The episode featured an extended discussion of Robert Pattinson's bizarre pasta creation "Piccolini Cuscino" (Little Pillow), with the show notes including the full GQ article excerpt describing Pattinson's disastrous cooking attempt involving microwaved penne, sugar, cheese, cornflakes, and a novelty lighter.

Production Notes

Timestamps noted: 56:40, 63:15, 104:14, 112:00 (Robert Pattinson segment)
Patreon supporters mentioned: Andrew LaChance, Matt Brooks, Zak Prior, Joshua, Don (increased pledge)

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