Episode 125

The Smell of Fear

Hosts	Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests	Matt Harmon (NFL.com)
Type	Draft March 2016

Norse Code Episode 125: The Smell of Fear aired in March 2016, featuring special guest Matt Harmon from NFL.com.

Overview

This episode focused primarily on wide receiver prospects for the 2016 NFL Draft and their potential fit with the Minnesota Vikings. The hosts and guest Matt Harmon discussed various WR prospects including Laquon Treadwell, Josh Doctson, Michael Thomas, and several later-round options. The episode also covered NFL rule changes and featured an extensive mailbag segment.

Segments

Opening: Listener support promotion
WR Discussion: Draft prospects and Vikings fit with guest Matt Harmon
News: NFL rule changes and U.S. Bank Stadium updates
Mailbag: Wide-ranging listener questions

Mailbag Questions

Tim Clark - For Minnesota, Thomas or Doctson? Shepard or Carroo? How much upside does Shepard have?
Josh Bjork - What spot on the depth chart would Jarius Wright have on an above average team?
Patrick Shughart - What wide receivers play the biggest?
Daniel P - If the Vikings miss out on Treadwell-Doctson-Thomas, who should they target whose skillset wouldn't be redundant?
Tommy Gunn - With WRs Diggs, Thielen, Wright, Johnson, Patterson, and Fruechte, how comfortable are you not drafting WR until the 5th again?
Judd Zulgad's Hoodie - If the Vikings decide to go WR later in the draft which one would you choose: Garrett, North, Payton, Robinson or Wilson?
Tommy Gunn - Michael Thomas has been gaining traction. Is he a better fit for the Vikings than Treadwell?
Brett Porter - Who benefits more from the Martavis Bryant suspension Antonio Brown or Ladarius Green?
ZenCupid - Is it wrong to feel this excited to watch an OL competition in Training Camp?
Matt Fries - What college WR traits do you feel are most and least transferable to the NFL game?
Matt Murphy - Is Reggie Nelson just waiting for Bellicheck to call, or for after the draft, or what?
Sportsguy95 - Do the Vikings draft a TE?
Justin Rubin - What is a position of need that Vikings fans & media are overlooking?
Tommy Gunn - Can we stop talking about drafting OL in the first round yet?
Judd Zulgad's Hoodie - If Arif is Superman and Dusty is Batman who is the rest of the Norse Code Justice League?
Tommy Gunn - Just got a haircut today. What is with the default of barbers to shave down the widow's peak?
Daniel P - Have you guys heard Corey Feldman's music? It's really bad

Guests

Matt Harmon - Fantasy football writer and editor for NFL.com, also associated with thebackyardbanter.com. Known as a dog picture enthusiast on social media.

Production Notes

Audio issues with James' microphone throughout the episode
Opening segment runs to 4 minutes
Stuttering issues at 11 and 12 minutes
College WR question moved to 68:45
Audio cut from 78:00, returns at 81:00
Microphone problems noted at 84 and 92 minutes
Hair story segment runs from 99-104 minutes

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