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David Ross on Cubs World Series Hangover and Pitcher Lunatics
The guys are riding high after a Thursday Night Football game that essentially served as a Pink Slip Ceremony for Nick Folk. Between missing three field goals in the game and apparently six more in practice, Folk’s tenure in Tampa is on life support. PFT is already hearing the distant rumbles of a certain Florida State legend returning to the scene of the crime.
PFT CommenterRoberto Aguayo will return to the Buccaneers to replace Nick Folk
What's that sound I hear? All that wrestling in the distance. That's [Roberto] Aguayo coming back to claim what was once his, the prodigal son returning to Tampa.
Big Cat isn't just out on the kicker, though; he's officially putting Dirk Koetter in the trash pile after some questionable fourth-down decision-making and a nonsensical onside kick. The broader quarterback landscape isn't looking much better, as Jameis Winston continues to be the league leader in throws that make you wonder if he knows which team he's on.
Big CatThere are only two tiers of NFL quarterbacks: those who suck and those who can win a Super Bowl
NFL quarterback situation, there's no tiers. There's no elite and non-elite. It's just either you suck or you can win a Super Bowl. And Jameis Winston will, in my estimation, will ever be a really good sucky quarterback.
Even the GOAT isn't safe. Tom Brady tied the record for regular-season wins, but Big Cat isn't impressed by a guy who seemingly only shows up for the games that don't end in a trophy presentation. He’s basically the NHL's most notorious regular-season juggernaut, but with a chin dimple.
Big CatTom Brady is basically the Washington Capitals of football because he only wins meaningless regular season games
Tom Brady, congrats, I guess, on winning a bunch of meaningless games. When are you going to win the big one, dude? Regular season quarterback. He's basically the Washington Capitals of football.
Playoff Baseball and NFL Locks
With the MLB playoffs in full swing, the focus shifts to the ALDS where the Indians are already terrorizing the Yankees. Big Cat is fully on the Cleveland bandwagon, expecting a short series for the Bronx Bombers.
Big CatThe Indians will sweep the Yankees in the ALDS
The Indians and the Yankees. The Indians are up 1-0. I think they will sweep.
In the NFL world, the guys are looking at a Week 5 slate that features some truly disgusting matchups. PFT is backing his 49ers as road dogs in Indy, mostly because he wants to see Chuck Pagano's seat finally turn into a puddle of molten plastic.
PFT CommenterI love the 49ers as +1.5 road dogs against the Colts
My pick, I'm taking the 49ers as Road Dogs plus 1.5 over Indy. That's my team... Love the Niners. Love betting on them. Love Shanahan. Yep. I mostly just love betting against Chuck Pagano in his permanent hot seat.
Meanwhile, Big Cat is doing the unthinkable and putting his faith in the Cleveland Browns. He’s not saying they’re good, but he’s not saying they’re 0-16 bad yet. There are at least two wins buried somewhere in that schedule of horrors.
Big CatThe Cleveland Browns will win at least two games this season
Could the Browns go two and 14? The Browns could... they could win two games... I'm going to cross my mind on the Will They Win 4 games, but two games? Still could do it.
David Ross Joins the Studio
Two-time World Series champion David Ross stopped by to discuss his new life as a media mogul and retired legend. He addressed the "pretty boy" allegations from PFT after his stint on Dancing with the Stars, but quickly got back to his gritty roots by breaking down the locker room dynamics of the 2016 Cubs. According to Rossy, the slow start for the Cubs this year wasn't just a coincidence—it was a biological necessity after the grind of their championship run.
David RossThe World Series hangover is a real psychological and physical phenomenon for players
I think what you're seeing in baseball with the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs... is that the World Series hangover is for real, and these guys needed a little bit of an all-star break and now have hit their stride... It's as much mental as physical.
He also shed some light on the absolute lunatics that inhabit the pitcher's mound. Specifically, John Lackey, who Ross describes as a great friend for four days and a total psychopath on the fifth.
David RossSuccessful pitchers need to have a bit of an 'asshole' streak to be effective on the mound
No doubt [pitchers need that streak]... the day [John Lackey] pitched, he's the biggest asshole on the team. You love him for it because he brings... an edge that we didn't have. He brought that F-you to the other team... sometimes putting a chip on your shoulder or having a way to get yourself going when you're older... that's important so you may need to take your mind to a different place.
Ross also settled the debate on which fanbase is the most hostile to play against. It wasn't even a contest. He recalled Philly fans wanting to fight him not as a bit, but with genuine, deep-seated hatred in their eyes.
David RossPhiladelphia Phillies fans are the worst in baseball to play against
[Worst city fan-wise?] Philly. That wasn't even a hesitation. They get on you with a hatred... Literally wanting to like anger in the face. Like they mean it... I really like I want to fight you right now.
Fantasy Experts and Final Segments
Fantasy Fuccbois returned with the high-octane energy of three guys screaming in a dark room at 1 AM. PFT (as John Giacomo) is fading Michael Crabtree due to the EJ Manuel factor, while Big Cat is finally ready to stop being a sleeper on a specific rookie running back in Kansas City.
Big CatI'm finally calling it: Kareem Hunt is my sleeper of the week
He's a rookie, but I'm finally going to pick him up on my waiver wire. I'm talking about Kareem Hunt. He's my sleeper of the week.
Finally, the guys touched on the Cam Newton controversy. While the rest of the world was busy being problematic on Twitter, PFT found the silver lining in Cam's habit of alienating people.
PFT CommenterCam Newton can't be sexist because he only alienates his male teammates
All Cam Newton really had to do, if we're being honest, is just be like, hey, if I'm so sexist, how come I only alienate my male teammates? How come I refuse to dive on balls when men are there? I cross to the other side of the street when I see men on a loose ball.
We wrap up with a PR 101 for Katie Nolan, some Jimbo's involving spilled coffee on trains, and a reminder that if you're at a work function, you should probably never use the word "come" in any context.
Maybe keep the jockstrap talk to the locker room too, Mark Teixeira.
