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Paul Skenes and NFL Week 1: Chiefs Win, Picks, and Previews
Football is officially back and we are already losing our minds over toe-lengths and illegal formation penalties. The Chiefs and Ravens started the season with an absolute banger that came down to Isaiah Likely’s toe being about half an inch too long. Big Cat and PFT break down how the Chiefs somehow look even scarier this year, mostly because they replaced Kadarius Toney with a guy who can actually track a football.
PFT CommenterXavier Worthy is going to be a problem for everybody
Well, that's the thing is they've got [the Chiefs] got a guy that's gonna be a problem for everybody. I'm gonna, and we said it on draft night, we were like, how did the bills let this happen?
Beyond Xavier Worthy's speed, PFT was ready to crown another new member of the Chiefs' kingdom. Carson Steele, the rookie fullback who owns a pet crocodile, is officially a PMT darling after only one game. The guys also spent a good amount of time laughing at the refs making illegal formation a secret point of emphasis just to mess with the Ravens' offensive line.
PFT CommenterThe NFL refs set such a strong tone with illegal formation calls in the opener that they won't need to call it again all weekend
This was a secret point of emphasis to call illegal formation. And now I don't even think that the refs are gonna have to call it for the rest of week one... they set such a tone calling the illegal formation that I don't think they're gonna have to call it down the line.
Week 1 Previews and Predictions
The slate for Sunday is massive, and the guys went through every single game to find the value. Big Cat is cautiously optimistic about the Bears, while PFT is dealing with the unique anxiety of actually having a good quarterback in Washington. It's a weird feeling for a Commanders fan to have hope, and PFT is already looking for ways to protect his new prize.
PFT CommenterJayden Daniels is already so good that it is terrifying to be a Commanders fan
I love Jayden Daniels and I'm nervous now because he's so good. I'm nervous that either I'm wrong about him being good or that something's gonna happen to him. ... I just want to have [him]. It's like Jay Leno's cars... I just want to be like, that's my quarterback. Keep him in the garage.
Moving over to the AFC, there’s plenty of intrigue around the Falcons' new-look offense. While everyone is hyped for Kirk Cousins to fix their red zone issues, Big Cat isn't quite ready to buy into the Kyle Pitts hype train just yet. Pitts has become the ultimate "if you know, you know" player who seems to only exist in highlight reels and theoretical physics.
Big CatKyle Pitts might just be a 'great in theory' player who will never live up to the hype
I don't know what to expect from Kyle Pitts... I think Kyle Pitts might just be in theory. In theory he's great, but... will we, if he doesn't have a good year, will we still be making excuses for him next year? Yes.
In the desert, the vibes are surprisingly high. Kyler Murray is healthy and Marvin Harrison Jr. is in the fold, leading Big Cat to believe that the Cardinals might be the most entertaining "bad" team in the league this year.
Big CatThe Cardinals will have a very good, fun-to-watch offense this season
I think the Cardinals' offense is going to be very good this year... I think they might be one of those really fun teams to watch. They might not win seven or eight games, but they give us some great red zone late witching hour moments.
The Paul Skenes Interview
Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Paul Skenes joined the show in studio to talk about his meteoric rise from Air Force catcher to MLB All-Star starter. It’s rare to see a rookie this composed, but Skenes is basically a baseball robot designed to throw 102 mph. He talked about his transition to pitching full-time at LSU and how he still misses the physical grind of being behind the plate.
Paul SkenesI am genuinely trying to convince the Pirates that I should be allowed to play catcher
I'm serious. Like I caught... so I'm really trying to convince them that I can catch. But yeah, probably for good reason, they don't, they don't really believe me.
Skenes also shared some great insight on the modern game, including his preference for a challenge system over a full "Robo-Ump" scenario. He enjoys the psychological battle between the pitcher, the catcher, and the umpire. He even managed to win over the local fans by confirming his allegiances to the city of Pittsburgh extend beyond the diamond.
Paul SkenesI have been a Steelers fan my whole life
Steelers. Big time Steelers. Fan... [My whole life].
Fyre Fest of the Week
Wrapping up the show, the guys hit on their Fyre Fests. Hank is dealing with the realization that he agreed to a nearly impossible nine-darter challenge, and Max is struggling with a deviated septum that is making his sleep quality plummet. Big Cat had a realization after looking at the photo the guys took with Skenes, leading to a new rule for men everywhere when it comes to group photography.
Big CatMen posing with their arms around each other is the weirdest thing
We as guys, we as guys gotta stop doing the arms around each other. This picture. It's the fucking weirdest thing we do... There's nothing worse than doing the awkward like post golf round. Yeah. 10 dudes just standing with their arms around each other.
Just remember to keep your chin tucked and your bets sensible this weekend. Enjoy the Sunday scaries.
