Episode 420
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Mailbag |
Norse Code Episode 420 was a mailbag-focused episode covering the Vikings' 2022 free agency signings and draft preparation.
Overview
[edit]The episode focused heavily on the Vikings' early 2022 free agency moves, including the signing of Za'Darius Smith and other defensive backs. The hosts also discussed NFL overtime rule changes and fielded numerous mailbag questions about the team's direction under new management.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Free agency discussion
- Vikings Signings
- Za'Darius Smith, Jesse Davis, Sean Mannion, Chandon Sullivan, Tye Smith, Nate Hairston
- Adam Thielen Restructure
- Contract details and cap implications
- Overtime Rules
- NFL playoff overtime rule changes and strategy
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Bill Bottke - Comparing risks of keeping Cousins versus drafting a QB in a weak class
- Rahul - Safety prospects in first round (Hamilton, McDuffie, Stingley)
- Tep - Kirk's ranking among NFC quarterbacks
- Andrew Schuba - Vikings fans feeling spoiled by Smith and Sullivan signings
- Ed Donatello - Three positive things about Kwesi and Kevin's offseason
- Legend of Corra - What convinces you it's not more of the same with new management?
- Dustin - Wall Street comparison to inflating current roster value
- AllTwentyQ - Explaining Kwesi's plan in GameStop stock bubble terms
- Kyle - Ben Baldwin's pass protection rankings showing Vikings 29th
- Josh - Interior offensive line draft targets (Ed Ingram, Dylan Parham, Cole Strange)
- Skol-hio - Kyle Hamilton at pick 12
- Burrito Bill - Player relationships with coaching staff affecting signings; Kirk Cousins mullet vibes
- Christopher Wiley - Draft hopes despite dislike of Kirk Cousins
- Dimitri - Seattle's chances after trading Russell Wilson
- Gerald - Vikings NFTs and team struggles prediction
- Nolan - Browns QB trade impact on NFL power balance; Case to Bills
- Joe Cool - Mug or Barq's root beer preference
- Ryan - Vikings Twitter needing warning labels
- Luke Braun's Dad - What do you dislike most about my son?
- The Gaming Nerd - James' grilling temperature threshold and first item to grill
- Kevin - Best MSP airport dining (Red Cow, Holy Land, Surdyks)
- Kyle Slaybee - Psychology corner about free will and forgiving Don from Ohio
- Damian Barrett - HBO Vikings series casting for different eras
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]The episode featured several recurring Norse Code segments including Arif's Harry Potter Corner (Diagonal Route Alley), Arif's Psychology Corner, James' Food Corner, and references to Don from Ohio.
Production Notes
[edit]Various timestamps noted throughout: 9624, 10239, 10503, 11712, 12353, 12708, 13117, 13455, 140, 147, 165, 167 (gambling discussion), 172, 17502 (mid question), 17603, 199 (actual question), 218.
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