Episode 507

A Farewell to (#8's) Arm(s)

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	None
Type	Offseason March 2024

Norse Code Episode 507: A Farewell to (#8's) Arm(s) aired in March 2024.

Overview

This episode covered the end of the Kirk Cousins era in Minnesota as he departed for Atlanta, along with analysis of the Vikings' early free agency signings including defensive additions Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Blake Cashman. The hosts debated whether the Cousins era should be considered a success and examined rumors surrounding potential quarterback replacements.

Segments

Opening: Introduction and episode setup
Cousins Era Debate: Arif debates himself on whether the Kirk Cousins era was a success
Free Agency Departures: Discussion of Kirk Cousins, Jordan Hicks, Marcus Davenport, and likely Danielle Hunter leaving
Vikings Signings: Analysis of Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman signings and re-signings of David Quessenberry and Blake Brandel
Quarterback Rumors: Sam Darnold and Aaron Jones speculation
Mailbag: Listener questions on quarterbacks, signings, and Cousins memories

Mailbag Questions

@nfl left - At the same price, which QB is the best fit right now, Sam Darnold, Minshew, Trey Lance, Jamies or Tannehill?
Adam - Excluding all stats, grades, or any other objective criteria that could actually be helpful, how would you rate the Vikings additions today in terms of straight up vibes?
Rahul - With the defensive signings, how would you readjust defense draft strategy? Are we in the market for a nose tackle like T'Vondre Sweat or does Harrison Phillips satisfy that role?
Rahul - Regarding the rumors about Darnold, Fields, etc., is there any reason to add one of these guys instead of just rolling with Mullens (already under contract) and the guy we draft?
Will Melvin - What are things to like and dislike about Greenard, and what can Flores do to utilize him to his fullest?
Simon - What is the maximum draftcapital (including future picks) you would give up for each of the 6 top qbs?
The Dam Grille - Who's our QB?
Pete - What has Kwesi done in his time here to actually improve the roster? Feels like we're just in a worse place now than three years ago.
Vikings Jack - What is the next owner of Kirk Cousin's Minnesota home going to put in the indent his builder made for him for a superbowl?
Erik the Red - Favorite Kirk Cousins Memory?
Luke Braun - now that the vikings have fully embraced wokeism at the quarterback position, who is the most woke option available to take the reins?
Kenneth Allen - How much culture whiplash will there be going from generic family man Kirk Cousins to "villain/bully from a 80s high school drama" Sam Darnold?
Nolan Kehler - Which former Viking sings better: Kirk Cousins or Blake Proehl?
Qam Eckstorm - Do you think the Atlanta front office and fans are aware of the cadre weirdo Kirk-Stan's that they are inheriting that will make everyone on social media miserable for the next 4 years?
Qam Eckstorm - How much better will Vikings Twitter be now that he is gone?
Qam Eckstorm - NBA player Lou Williams famously had a wing flavor named after him at Magic City. What would be a good Cousins inspired Chicken wing
Beef Brewski - Arif, thank you for discussing exorcism last episode. I'm currently tempted to purchase the Norse Code shower curtain. My local exorcist is wondering if you know which of 72 demons empirically verified in the Lesser Keys of Solomon is most likely responsible for the attack?
Chris - For Arif's stock management advice corner: was it unwise to wait until after the Kirk Cousins deal was signed to sell my Kohl's stocks and do they have any value now that he's gone?
Don from Ohio - Will Kohl's Cash be the next Crypto in the ATL?
Don from Ohio - If you could sign any Twitter/Podcast fan from another team to Norse Code who would they be? Conversely, who would you cut from Norse Code and why?

Key Bits & Lore

Don from Ohio appears with multiple questions about Kohl's Cash cryptocurrency speculation. References to exorcism from a previous episode and the Norse Code shower curtain merchandise.

Production Notes

Episode runtime indicated at 72:16. Additional timestamps noted: 12142, 13156.

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