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Brian Flores Put Jaxson Dart In A Blender
It is understandable that many fans felt that the Minnesota Vikings’ 16-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday was hollow.
12 hrs ago • Matt Fries
Yea, OK Whatever
The Minnesota Vikings' pre-holiday win over the Giants contains listless nothings, a punishment for anyone who felt stakes in the season. Was it good…
Dec 22 • Arif Hasan
Trevor? As in Lawrence?
Luke Braun writes his latest in a series breaking down quarterbacks and their mechanical trajectories, this time focusing on Trevor Lawrence and his…
Dec 19 • Luke Braun
J.J. McCarthy and What Came First: Good Offense Or Bad Defense?
J.J. McCarthy may have revived hope with his most recent performances. But they're also two of the worst defenses in the NFL. Matt Fries investigates…
Dec 18 • Matt Fries
Keldric Faulk Scouting Report: Does Auburn Edge live up to Top-15 Hype?
Keldric Faulk declared for the 2026 NFL Draft this week. James Foster breaks down his game in-depth.
Dec 15 • James Foster
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The Rise and Fall of The Draft Network
Mar 20, 2024 • Arif Hasan
What Is Happening to PFF?
Aug 9, 2024 • Arif Hasan
2024 Consensus Big Board: The Top 300 Players in the 2024 NFL Draft, According to 101 Analysts
Apr 24, 2024 • Arif Hasan
Grading the NFL Draft Big Boards, 2016-2021: Who Had the Best, Who Had the Worst?
Apr 10, 2024 • Arif Hasan
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Brian Flores Put Jaxson Dart In A Blender
It is understandable that many fans felt that the Minnesota Vikings’ 16-13 win over the New York Giants on Sunday was hollow.
12 hrs ago • Matt Fries
Yea, OK Whatever
The Minnesota Vikings' pre-holiday win over the Giants contains listless nothings, a punishment for anyone who felt stakes in the season. Was it good…
Dec 22 • Arif Hasan
Trevor? As in Lawrence?
Luke Braun writes his latest in a series breaking down quarterbacks and their mechanical trajectories, this time focusing on Trevor Lawrence and his…
Dec 19 • Luke Braun

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Keldric Faulk Scouting Report: Does Auburn Edge live up to Top-15 Hype?
Keldric Faulk declared for the 2026 NFL Draft this week. James Foster breaks down his game in-depth.
Dec 15 • James Foster
2026 Post-Trade Deadline Mock Draft: Three Quarterbacks Go Top Five
James Foster produces his first 2026 NFL Mock Draft for Wide Left, using the trade deadline has a jumping off point for connecting players to teams. Who…
Nov 7 • James Foster
Toledo is building a NFL secondary factory. Emmanuel McNeil-Warren is next up.
A Group of Five school is punching well above its weight when it comes to sending defensive backs into the NFL. How do they do it? And why is Emmanuel…
Oct 17 • Devin Jackson
Underclassmen Exemptions Are Coming; Here’s How the NFL Can Get It Right
The NFL doesn't allow freshman or sophomores in college to declare for the NFL Draft. Can a player like Jeremiah Smith challenge this system? Does it…
Sep 7 • Cory Kinnan

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SumerBrain Claims to Revolutionize Football Analytics. I Will Not Be Using It
SumerSports released a new product last week claiming to change the way we watch, report on and consume football. They want to democratize access to…
Oct 16 • Arif Hasan
Sports Journalism Is Dying — And ESPN and the NFL Are to Blame
The NFL sold off elements of its NFL Media arm to ESPN in exchange for a 10 percent stake in the Worldwide Leader's equity. Could this kill sports…
Aug 7 • Arif Hasan
Guaranteed Money, the NFL, and What It Means for Labor Politics
A deep dive into the recent confidential decision regarding the NFLPA’s claim of NFL collusion to keep guaranteed money down.
Jul 8 • Arif Hasan
History Fatigue
“Just once, I’d like to live in precedented times”
Jun 22 • Arif Hasan

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Norse Code Podcast Episode 596: Maybe That’s a Good Thing (with guest Jeremy Reisman)
We review the win over the Giants and preview the Lions with Jeremy Reisman of Pride of Detroit. We cover injuries, the incredible defense, and whether…
10 hrs ago • Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik
Norse Code Podcast Episode 595: Giants Preview with Bobby Skinner
Listen now | Arif interviews Bobby Skinner of Giants Nation Show to preview this weekend's game.
Dec 19 • Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik
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Norse Code Podcast Episode 594: Almost Too Many Elephants
Arif and James are back to discuss the Vikings win over the Cowboys.
Dec 16 • Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik
2:20:35
Norse Code Podcast Episode 593: Pure Progression (with Guest Landon McCool)
We preview the Cowboys game with Landon McCool of Locked on Cowboys. We also go over Flores as a head coach, players we hate, the HoF candidacy of…
Dec 12 • Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik
2:36:28
Norse Code Podcast Episode 592: Somewhat Ethical Hater
We discuss the victory over the Commanders and if any of this is remotely sustainable. We also go over a Christmas tree theft and James Madison making…
Dec 9 • Arif Hasan and James Pogatshnik
2:23:54
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