Episode 439

You have just been called for roughing the passer

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Game Review

Norse Code Episode 439: You have just been called for roughing the passer was a game review episode featuring analysis of the Vikings' performance against the Chicago Bears.

Overview

The hosts reviewed the Vikings' game against the Bears, discussing Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler connections. The episode featured extensive mailbag coverage with questions about the defense under Ed Donatell, player usage patterns, and various NFL topics.

Segments

Opening: Standard opening segment
Bears Game Review: Analysis featuring discussion of Brandon Marshall and Jay Cutler connections, with references to master tesfatsion and Devin Hester
Mailbag: Extensive listener questions covering defensive schemes, player usage, and league-wide topics

Mailbag Questions

Le Courvoiser - For Arif's modern defense schematics corner. While I admire Ed Donatell's commitment to scientifically testing the theory that run defense doesn't matter, can you explain why he simultaneously refuses to defend short to intermediate passes or pressure the quarterback?
Ed Donatello - What should we learn from Brian Asamoah's 6 defensive snaps on Sunday, and what does it tell us about how we might see more of him going forward?
Is it time to change my Twitter name?
Michael LaCoste - How bad is the defense? We know it's bad but it feels really bad. I can't tell if that's true or if it's just an adjustment period we'll get through or if we are feeling the absence of Zimmer's defensive scheming.
Gustav - Statheads criticize the Vikings' average Yards Per Attempt on pass plays, but the Vikings now have two of the top six passers in Yards/Attempt! (Ryan Wright and Justin Jefferson.) Should this silence the nerds forever?
Kirk Donkadonk - In terms of game plan, is this insane level of first half usage for JJ likely to persist? Also, is this to force defenses to account more for him in the 2nd half to open up the rest of the offense, or is this just kind of how things are working out?
Bryan - So. Im good with this version of Kirk for now. He's winning and making plays when it counts the most. But are Kirks picks a result of him being more aggressive in the scheme and throwing more "intercept-able passes"? Or, is he throwing the same percentage of intercept-able passes as prior years and defenses are capitalizing on them at a higher rate?
James' Residual Cockney Accent - DJ Wonnum, best edge rusher on the Vikings, question mark?
Kenneth Allen - Somehow all four NFC North teams had embarrassing meltdowns yesterday, which is even more impressive when two of them played each other. Who had the most disappointing performance, and are any of these teams legitimately good?
SwervinShervin - Last year I asked a very poignant question regarding Allen Robinson. I want to know if anything has changed in his situation. So I will ask it again: is Mitch Trubisky the best quarterback Allen Robinson has played with?
Peter Lecey - 4 years ago today Jimmy Butler went to timberwolves practice, played with the 3rd stringers and beat the first team while yelling "You (bleeping) need me. You can't win without me." What's the wildest practice you ever covered?
Matt - If you could watch a Vikings game with any former Viking, who would it be?
Cody - with the struggling panthers firing Matt Rhule, it appears the Panthers are progressing as a franchise. Considering Kevin O'Connell's FBI father was (likely) part of COINTELPRO, do you think Rhule's firing, and the Panthers seemingly progressing, upsets Kevin O'Connell's father?
Neil - Thanksgiving will be my first ever home game...who will have a better record by then the Vikes or the Patriots?
Kyle Slaybee - Is Geno Smith the best QB in the NFC West?
Luke Braun - Historically, Aaron Rodgers has been clearly susceptible to hexing and general witchcraft. Has blu of earth hexed him, or is her public denial of being a witch causing her protective magicks to fizzle? Is Shailene Woodley the only shield that can protect him?
Nolan Kehler - Happy Thanksgiving from North Code! How can Arif translate his turkey argument on this side of the 49th parallel? Perhaps a redux en français is in order?
Don from Ohio - The Dukes are nationally ranked in the top 25. NDSU has never cracked the top 25 ever. Can we finally put to rest the notion NDSU was ever a legit college football program?
Damian Barrett - Question for James' Relationship Corner - Where would this fit into James' proposal Hall of Fame? [with video link]
Likealikeasexyorange - For Arif, how confident would you be that you could fix the defensive scheme if you were hired to replace Donatell? And for James' self reflection corner, what's your worst habit? As an example, mine is believing in myself.
Rmensen - For James's Aaron Rodgers medical advice and parenting crossover corner: my kid got sent home from day care today suspected of having pink eye. How would A-a-Ron suggest that he be treated and do you endorse that course of treatment?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio question about NDSU vs The Dukes
James' Relationship Corner featuring proposal Hall of Fame discussion
James' Residual Cockney Accent mailbag question

Production Notes

Opening timestamp references: 4848, 9105, 9606, 9656 check, 131
Patreon mention featuring Collin Scott and pricing comparison (37.81 vs 42)
Threadless Pillow merchandise reference: "Arif is your Waifu!"

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