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Episode 233

More and More Carson every year (The Haters 100)

Hosts Arif Hasan, James Pogatshnik
Guests None
Type Offseason

May 2018

Norse Code Episode 233: More and More Carson every year (The Haters 100) aired in May 2018.

Overview

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The hosts discuss the popularity of the name Carson following Carson Wentz's success, analyze the NFL 100 rankings for Vikings players, and cover offseason roster moves. The episode features an extensive mailbag covering topics from future cap casualties to roster construction philosophy.

Segments

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Opening
Carson Wentz baby name popularity
NFL 100 Rankings
Discussion of Vikings players' rankings including Xavier Rhodes (55), Stefon Diggs (65), Linval Joseph (83), and Kirk Cousins (94)
Roster Talk
Mr. Mankato/bottom of roster analysis, Vikings rookies
NFC North
Brief discussion of division rivals' draft moves
Mailbag
Extensive listener questions

Mailbag Questions

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  • Josh Swedlund - Are there players on the Vikings roster this season who you can see being future cap casualties in order to re-sign the big 3? If so which players?
  • Raul - Could we use Laquon Treadwell in a joker tight end role? Can Laquon be our Trey Burton? Is this idea crazy crazy or crazy like a fox crazy?
  • Kyle Slay-bee - Does Arif ever re-listen to his podcast appearances to take notes and improve?
  • Teddy question - How do the Jets mess up Teddy Bridgewater's opportunity?
  • Alex Paulson - Could someone with extreme leverage get a contract based on percentage of the cap each year? What ramifications would this have?
  • Minnesota North Star - What's taking so long for Mike Hughes to sign when other rookies signed quickly?
  • Nick Olson - What would the "Rick Spielman formula" look like for roster building?
  • Ben Glaesmen - Is Kirk Cousins actually bad under pressure, or was it offensive line play/injury?
  • Mo Sav - Is the slot corner spot going to doom the team like in 2013?
  • OPM - Talk about moving Mike Remmers to right guard and zone scheme fit
  • Connor - Would you choose Richie Incognito or Joe Berger if choosing a veteran to come out of retirement?
  • Bill Botke - Do the Vikings seek out developmental/injured Day 3 picks to avoid practice squad poaching?
  • Alex Goble - If you knew the Vikings would never win a Super Bowl, would your interest wane?
  • DonFromOhio - Thanos snap elimination choice between Carson Wentz, Sean Payton, or Aaron Rodgers
  • Kenneth Allen - Restaurant recommendations for six-week Twin Cities stay

Key Bits & Lore

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  • Reference to Case Cookus with Case Keenum ranking at 51
  • Laquon Treadwell discussion regarding potential position versatility
  • Don from Ohio appearance with Thanos snap question
  • Mr. Mankato roster analysis continues

Production Notes

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  • Episode runtime references: 91:30, 100:27
  • Windows noise noted during production
  • Donation acknowledgment via PayPal from Kenneth Allen