Episode 122
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| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | Josh Norris |
| Type | Draft |
Norse Code Episode 122 featured NFL Draft analyst Josh Norris discussing the 2016 NFL Combine and draft prospects.
Overview
[edit]The hosts welcomed Josh Norris, an 8am-Noon blurb writer for Rotoworld and NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst, to break down the 2016 NFL Combine results and analyze key draft prospects. The episode included extensive mailbag questions covering free agency predictions, league changes, and draft strategy.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Listener support promo and thanks for most listened-to episode
- Guest Interview
- Josh Norris on the 2016 NFL Combine and draft prospects
- Mailbag
- Free agency, commissioner changes, and draft questions
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Kody Whittington: If you had to put your money on one FA signing that is not our own, big or small, who would it be?
- Justin Rubin: If you were NFL commissioner, what are three changes would you make to the league?
- Ryan Buck: Many draft analysts have pegged the 2016 draft class as poor. Should Rick trade 2016 picks for 2017 picks?
- Tommy Gunn: What position of need could be most satisfactorily filled through free agency?
- Tommy Gunn: Andre Johnson: Do we need him or does he need us?
- Tommy Gunn: Does Teddy Bridgewater come off more as a cat or dog person? I'm leaning cat, and that worries me.
- DrunkenVike: Who ya got? McGregor or Diaz?! Holm or Tate?
- Dusty O'Connell: Will Tom Brady appeal the NFL's successful appeal of a judge's ruling that Tom Brady...did what again?
- @iStone_6: How perfect is Laquon Treadwell and why haven't we already drafted him yet?
- @Ulaeron: So what is your Corey Coleman pro comp?
Guests
[edit]Josh Norris, 8am-Noon blurb writer for Rotoworld and NBC Sports NFL Draft analyst, discussed his evolving views on the NFL Combine's importance and analyzed key prospects including Carson Wentz, Josh Doctson, Derrick Henry, Darron Lee, Shawn Oakman, and Corey Coleman.
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]Episode referenced as the podcast's "most listened to episode ever" at the time, featuring the "Luke Inman has a posse" discussion. Dusty O'Connell appears in the mailbag. Laquon Treadwell question highlights ongoing draft obsession.
Production Notes
[edit]Episode length: 71 minutes. Timestamps noted: 85:19, 97:27, 99:20, 106:52, 121:06.
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