Episode 332

Follow the Numbers in Your Heart

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Mailbag

Norse Code Episode 332: Follow the Numbers in Your Heart was a mailbag-focused episode covering training camp developments, roster analysis, and fan questions about the upcoming season.

Overview

The episode covered training camp updates and social justice discussions before diving into an extensive mailbag session. Topics ranged from roster construction questions about linebackers and safeties to fantasy football advice and broader NFL season concerns during the 2020 pandemic period.

Segments

Opening: Training camp and practice updates, social justice call
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering roster moves, player development, and season outlook
Fantasy Football: Discussion of returning Patreon fantasy league

Mailbag Questions

Ryan - Why have the Vikings been bringing in so many bottom of the roster LBs? Seems like they've only got one open spot assuming Gideon doesn't come back
Richard - What's going on with the backup safety position? Lots of players being brought in from FA
Big Tony - Is Kirk Cousins the last of the generation of cerebral statue-esque QBs? All of the good young QBs seem to have more athleticism
MD - How concerned are you about this disjointed off season in conjunction with so many new faces?
Jett Season - Any updates on Quartney Davis?
Rob - What is Dantzler's weight looking like compared with the other guys? Do you think it could be an issue this fall as far as tackling is concerned?
Rahul - Question for the professional writer: clever or corny to call completions on Dantzler threading the needle?
Peter - Since you been covering the NFL what moments made you feel prideful of players, teams, organization
Vikes Ginger - What projected starters have the shortest leashes? Will coaches be quick to swap in a new starter at OL/DB/DL if someone struggles mightily?
James - Bisi Johnson has been getting a lot of praise for his camp. What is the likelihood that he'll get 1,000 yards receiving this season?
Kyle Slaybee - Fantasy football scoring questions and Justin Jefferson dynasty value
Don from Ohio - Did Arif eat the squirrel he took a picture with? What's your favorite @emmymadeinjapan food video?
Kenneth Allen - What unfortunate encounter did Arif have with a squirrel as a child that has hardened his heart so?
Duke's Code - NDSU's Oct 3rd game against Central Arkansas: incredibly irresponsible or just overly ignorant? Is it worth vacating previous years championships?
Delta BC Dad - Have you changed your opinion about the likelihood that the season will start?
Nolan - Roommate advice involving dairy allergies and passive aggression
Doug - Draft order poker tournament idea if season is cut short
Logan - Wife going into labor during Vikings-Packers game dilemma
Ricardo - Elaborate time travel movie plot involving James going missing and Blair Walsh leading a kicker gang

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio makes his traditional appearance with squirrel-related questions about Arif
Discussion of Arif's relationship with squirrels and childhood encounters
Fantasy league return announcement with "Hide your kickers. Hide your waivers" reference

Production Notes

Phone issue noted at 64:00
Clear throat at 126:00

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