Episode 471
Episode 471
First Catch of the Day
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | None |
| Type | Offseason |
Norse Code Episode 471: First Catch of the Day is an offseason episode covering the Vikings' trade of Za'Darius Smith to the Browns and upcoming decisions regarding Dalvin Cook's contract situation.
Overview
[edit]The episode analyzes the Vikings' trade of Za'Darius Smith to Cleveland, including the financial implications and draft pick exchanges. The hosts also discuss the looming decision on Dalvin Cook's future with the team and his potential contract restructuring or release.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Za'Darius Smith trade to Browns analysis
- Trade Analysis
- Draft pick values and salary cap implications
- Dalvin Cook Situation
- Contract decisions and potential outcomes
- Mailbag
- Extensive listener questions covering various topics
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- BurritoBill - What Seahawks game is Arif most excited about? Who is most likely to be the Vikings' next Marcus Sherels?
- Fred Monticello - Is it beyond time the league recognizes UMD as Fullback U?
- Vikings espanol - What would you do with the savings from Za'darius trade and Cook?
- Roro - Vikings are 10-7, one and done in the playoffs, what are they going to do with Kirk?
- ANY/ATaylor Joy - What infamous draft prospect misses do you recall Arif making in the past?
- Cody - Do you see NFL front offices embracing analytics as much as MLB? How likely is Jaren Hall to beat out Nick Mullens for QB2?
- Ingrams left foot - Does Arif have special plans for covering the NFL owners meeting in Minneapolis?
- Derrick Mckenzie - What tropes in your industry do you dislike the most?
- Room Bolsharif - When did schedule release videos become a thing and which was best/worst?
- Tim Rizzo - Which player deserves Ring of Honor more: Jermaine Wiggins or Visanthe Shiancoe? Would Arif pose shirtless with a gold chain if Kirk returns?
- Nolan Kehler - How will the Vikings miss out on Marc Liegghio with Sergio Castillo's return?
- Gaming Nerd Bolsharif - Which Vikings players would serve as best trebuchet counterweights? Is it time to bring back the Occultism corner with Rodgers to Jets?
- Jesse from Brooklyn - How does UDFA signing work? Why does Arif pronounce "occult" weirdly?
- Paul - Will there be a color rush edition of the Arif shower curtain?
- Kevin - Why was it controversial that Vikings players concluded 5-8 Club has the best jucy lucy?
- Lavar Bolsharif - If Rodgers did anything crazy in his Jets home opener, what would it be?
- Don from Ohio - As part of my wife's 50th birthday I bought her land in Scotland so she could receive the title "Lady Diana". Now that she is royalty, what should her first act be?
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Don from Ohio makes an appearance with a question about purchasing Scottish land for his wife's birthday to give her a royal title.
Production Notes
[edit]- Edit ending noted in production notes
- Timestamps: 5644, 9022, 117ish, 16830
- May 26th live show at The Hub Pub mentioned
- Threadless pillow merchandise featuring "Arif is your Waifu" available
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