Episode 207
Episode 207
Dirty Browns
| Hosts | Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik |
| Guests | Eric Thompson |
| Type | Game Review |
Norse Code Episode 207: Dirty Browns was a game review episode featuring the Minnesota Vikings' international game.
Overview
[edit]The episode reviewed the Vikings' victory over the Cleveland Browns in London, despite an underwhelming performance from Case Keenum. The hosts discussed defensive struggles, momentum shifts, and the team's overall play heading into their bye week.
Segments
[edit]- Opening
- Listener support promo and Norse Code Nessie on Instagram
- Game Discussion
- Vikings vs Browns London game review
- Mailbag
- Fan questions about GM evaluation, player performances, and team concerns
Mailbag Questions
[edit]- Brian Jones (email) — Do you have a sensible way to grade the work of GMs? I don't follow other teams nearly as closely, so I feel like I'm lacking context to judge Spielman, and my feelings are all over the place. I think of fifth rounder Diggs and undrafted Thielen, and then I think of first rounders Treadwell and Waynes and then I recall the Willie Beavers experience and I'm flummoxed. Help me be tough but fair.
- John Belk (email) — Haven't heard much about Danielle Hunter, how's he been doing? Which does Arif hate more, Rodgers winning the super bowl in MN or reigning MVP Carson Wentz winning the super bowl in MN?
- Phil (twitter) — How'd you guys feel at the half? I was genuinely worried about that performance.
- Joe Jestus (twitter) — How does Arif feel about getting his "Vikings win but Remmers is injured" prediction correct?
- HVAC Repairman (twitter) — Why does a 17 point win feel so bad
- Jacob Kost — What's a top tier name for an American football team based in London? Monarchs? Knights? Imperials?
- Ashton (twitter) — How does Keenum manage to make me feel like he is terrible and great at the same time?
- Kenneth Allen (twitter) — What do you think the team will be focusing on in the bye week (besides rest)? Any change in play or focus?
Guests
[edit]Eric Thompson appeared as a special guest on the episode.
Key Bits & Lore
[edit]The episode featured discussion of Laquon Treadwell as part of evaluating Rick Spielman's drafting record, with the characteristic slide whistle sound effects referenced in the mailbag question.
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