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Carmelo Anthony on the Knicks, Banana Boat, and Lakers Superteam
The vibes were immaculate in the studio as future Hall of Famer and American hero Carmelo Anthony joined Big Cat and PFT for over an hour. This wasn't your typical media tour stop; Mello was open, honest, and actually seemed to enjoy the chaos. Before getting to the legend, we had to break down a Monday Night Football game that had absolutely everything, including Derek Carr's questionable targeting strategy and the debut of the ManningCast.
Monday Night Meltdown
The Raiders and Ravens gave us a Week 1 masterpiece in Vegas. Big Cat noticed that while the Raiders came away with the win, Derek Carr seemed to have a very specific vision for the offense that didn't involve much variety.
Big CatThe Raiders' offense consists of Derek Carr force-feeding Darren Waller regardless of the situation
The offense was essentially Derek Carr trying to throw it into [Darren] Waller no matter what the situation a hundred times a game and just be like, all right, well, let's run this play. If anyone else is open, it doesn't matter. I'm going to Waller.
On the other side, Lamar Jackson was spectacular but shaky. PFT pointed out that for all his highlight-reel plays, there's a recurring issue when the pocket collapses.
PFT CommenterLamar Jackson is not secure with the ball when getting hit
There is something about Lamar Jackson... when he's getting hit, he's not the most secure guy with the ball.
The ManningCast was the real winner of the night. Despite a shaky first quarter where Peyton was vibrating at a frequency only dogs could hear, the guys agreed it’s the future of sports broadcasting. Big Cat thinks Peyton has found his calling if he can just deal with the logistics.
Big CatPeyton Manning would be a fantastic booth announcer if he committed to the travel
I do think Peyton Manning would be fantastic if he ever decided to actually commit to this and go into the booth.
The USC Vacancy and Ohio State Woes
USC finally fired Clay Helton, a move that was about two years overdue. The search is on for a replacement, and the criteria might be more aesthetic than most fans realize. PFT has a very specific theory on what the Trojans are looking for in their next leader.
PFT CommenterYou have to be physically attractive to succeed as the head coach at USC
USC is definitely one of those jobs that... you have to be hot. That's what it really comes down to. You have to be relatively hot for a football coach... You just have to have that hotness about you.
Speaking of coaching seats, Urban Meyer is already under the microscope in Jacksonville. If things continue to look bleak for the Jags, a return to the college ranks might be too tempting to pass up.
PFT CommenterUrban Meyer will leave the Jaguars for USC if they start 2-7
If the Jaguars start – I'll even say if they start – 2-7, there's like a 50% chance that Urban Meyer leaves for USC. If it's like 0-6, yeah, I think it's pretty likely.
The guys also locked in a massive bet regarding Ohio State's season. Hank is convinced the Buckeyes are in for a historical slide, which led to a high-stakes wager involving PFT not being able to watch NFL football for an entire month if they fall apart.
PFT CommenterOhio State will lose four games this season
I wouldn't be surprised if [Ohio State] lose four games. Four games.
Carmelo Anthony in Studio
Mello's interview was an all-timer. He discussed his new memoir, *Where Tomorrows Aren't Promised*, and didn't shy away from the tough stuff. He touched on the heartbreak of the 2003 draft and how he almost ended up in Detroit. It's a move that would have changed the history of the league, and Mello knows he would have been the missing piece for those Pistons teams.
Carmelo AnthonyThe 2003-04 Pistons would have won the title even more easily if they had drafted me
I actually thought I was going to Detroit, man. And that was a loaded team. I just knew I was going to Detroit... They were a great team. And [I] would have complimented them perfectly because they were winning a title scoring 80 points. Could have used a guy like [me].
We finally got the truth about the Banana Boat, too. It turns out Mello wasn't snubbed; he just had a better sense of style than to get on the yellow inflatable with LeBron, D-Wade, and CP3. Speaking of his friends, he gave his honest take on the current state of superteams and the impossibility of the solo carry in the modern NBA.
Carmelo AnthonyIt is now impossible for a single star to win an NBA title alone
Now it's like you try to do that now your ass would be out the league. Because it's impossible for anybody to do that... I don't want to say it's sad, but it is sad. Because it's impossible for you to try to go do it by yourself.
Now that he's joined forces with LeBron in LA, the hierarchy of the Lakers is the biggest question in basketball. Mello broke down the superhero dynamics between the King and AD with a perfect Justice League analogy.
Carmelo AnthonyAnthony Davis can be Robin, but LeBron James can only be Batman
I think AD can be Robin... LeBron could try to be Robin, but that ain't who he is. He is Batman. You know, he Bruce Wayne. AD can be Robin. He can switch it up.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Matt Nagy is firmly on the Hot Seat, not just for his play-calling, but for the way he's handling the Justin Fields situation. Big Cat is reaching a breaking point with his coach's refusal to play the future of the franchise.
Big CatMatt Nagy has lost credibility with the Bears locker room by benching Justin Fields
I do think that we're getting close to the point where Matt Nagy is going to lose credibility with his team if he doesn't play Justin Fields. He's already lost it.
PFT's brain is also on the hot seat as he tries to convince himself that a certain former Bears quarterback might be the savior for the Washington Football Team.
PFT CommenterMitch Trubisky is better than Taylor Heinicke
I wouldn't hate Mitch Trubisky on the football team... He's better than Taylor Heinicke... He absolutely is.
To wrap up the show, the guys went through a classic round of Guys on Chicks involving "dick microwaves" and the etiquette of watching your husband pee.
Stay Mello.
