Episode 363

That's a BINGO (Too Much Ngakoue)

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review January 2021

Norse Code Episode 363: That's a BINGO (Too Much Ngakoue) aired in January 2021 following the Vikings' season-ending win over the Detroit Lions.

Overview

The hosts review the Vikings' victory over the Lions using their traditional Bingo format, conduct a season postmortem following Minnesota's disappointing 2020 campaign, and address extensive mailbag questions about the team's future direction and offseason needs.

Segments

Opening: Patreon acknowledgment and episode setup
Bingo Segment: Vikings vs Lions game review using Bingo card format
Season Postmortem: Analysis of 2020 season results and coaching changes
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering draft strategy, coaching decisions, and offseason priorities

Mailbag Questions

Alex Johnson Fry - How far away are we from our season expectations going in? Who is the most surprising? Who is the most disappointing?
Kyle Slaybee - Did Zimmer use 2020 as a "teachable moment" for his rookie cornerbacks? Can we get an evaluation on Arif's ability to start fights in the last year?
Anton - Was Zimmer deliberately asking too much of Anthony Harris to lower his asking price?
Kenneth Allen - What's the deal with Anthony Harris going from PFF darling to seemingly bad play?
Sean - What do we do about the turnstile that is the Vikings OC position?
Nick - With Kubiak potentially retiring, would Zimmer hire the younger Kubiak or bring in someone else?
Dukes Code - If asked by Rick Spielman to hire Kubiak's replacement but could only interview someone that has coached Kirk in the past, who would you choose?
Andrew Schad - What's the feasibility of replacing the OC position with dice for in-game play-calling?
Ryan - Given the roster currently signed for 2021, if you could solve one roster hole for the next 5 years what would you choose?
Skol Vikings - Why would drafting Devonta Smith instead of Wyatt Davis likely lead to more wins?
Eric - You're about to make the 14th pick in the draft, and the top defensive lineman and top offensive lineman are available. Which do you take?
Professor Poop - On the 0-10 Poopiness Scale, what is our outlook for 2021?
Aron - Would you prefer the Vikings draft a DT or guard over a CB3? Should we focus on maximizing offense over shoring up defense? Food screaming hypothetical question.
Andrew Grant - Is it fair to say Cousins is a "flat track bully" after his third season?
Rahul - What feelings did you have when Marcus Epps made that interception? Which active former Viking would you want on next year's roster?
Logan - Who should Vikings fans root for in the playoffs?
Dr. Matson - What should be on the Vikings off-season bingo card?
Beef Brewski - Theological response to why Viking fans must suffer
Don from Ohio - Luke Braun Cameo question, Ohio State ranking, and Zoom watch-along suggestion

Key Bits & Lore

Bingo segment covering Vikings vs Lions game with traditional Bingo card format
Don from Ohio mailbag contribution
James's Theology Corner segment addressing Vikings fan suffering

Production Notes

Episode runs to approximately 109:38
Specific timestamp noted at 67:02
Discussion of Gary Kubiak's potential retirement with Athletic article reference
Vikings salary cap situation noted at $188,887,671 per Over The Cap

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