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Chris Berman on Super Bowl Memories, Brady's Legacy, and the Kyrie Chaos
Super Bowl week has officially descended upon Arizona, and Big Cat and PFT are kicking things off with the proper amount of chaos. Hank is already in mid-season form, forgetting the mic stands and exuding a level of entitlement that only a Patriots fan without a rooting interest can master. While the guys are settling into Scottsdale, the rest of the sports world decided to set itself on fire just in time for the big game.
Before getting into the heavy hitters, PFT offered a defense of a certain Vikings quarterback following the weekend's festivities in Las Vegas.
PFT CommenterKirk Cousins' Pro Bowl victory proves he can win big games
Kirk Cousins leads NFC to a comeback. So there you go. All the haters that say Kirk Cousins can't win a big game. He just won the Pro Bowl Flag Football challenge.
The Kyrie Irving Experience in Dallas
Kyrie Irving decided to hijack the start of the Super Bowl cycle by forcing a trade to the Mavericks. It’s a classic Kyrie move, and the guys are fascinated by the potential for disaster in Dallas. Big Cat pointed out that while the talent is undeniable, the potential for a total meltdown is hovering just below the surface.
Big CatThe Kyrie Irving trade raises the Mavericks' ceiling but makes their floor 'lava'
This trade to the Mavericks raises their ceiling but makes the floor lava. And that's perfect... In a world where this all works out, you now added like... a walking bucket.
PFT CommenterKyrie Irving to the Mavericks is a good move because there's only half a season for his 'team cancer' to spread
I think it's a good move for the Mavericks because he only has half a season for his team cancer to spread. So this is like a good window for Kyrie... it's hard to destroy a brand new team in like four months.
LeBron James reacted to the news with his typical mid-2000s emo energy, tweeting "Maybe it’s me," which is likely the most accurate thing he’s ever said. PFT is so intrigued by the volatility of this pairing with Luka Doncic that he's looking at the betting markets.
PFT CommenterI might bet on the Mavericks to win the NBA championship this year following the Kyrie trade
I might put some money down on the Mavs winning the championship this year. Cause what if? Yeah, that'd be, can you imagine that... the Dallas Mavericks are world champions.
Big CatThe Mavericks will win their first-round series but then Kyrie Irving will eventually cause the team to flame out
I think the Mavs will probably, like, they'll torch some team in the first round and everyone will say, look at this, this is real. And then either Kyrie [Irving] will get hurt or decide not to show up or something will happen and they won't win a title... there's just no way that this is gonna end [well].
Meanwhile, the fallout in Brooklyn leaves Kevin Durant in a familiar, albeit lonely, position. Big Cat thinks the current state of the Nets might finally make KD realize that the grass isn't always greener than it was in the Bay Area.
Big CatKevin Durant misses and appreciates Steph Curry more after playing with Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons
I actually think the internet might have bullied [Kevin Durant] a little too hard with the legacy talk... playing with James Harden, Ben Simmons and Kyrie [Irving] I would say makes you appreciate Steph Curry a lot more... He probably writes out text messages to Steph at like two in the morning and then deletes them being like, 'I miss you. I'm sorry... I should have been okay with [it being your team]'.
A Massive Super Bowl Gamble for Max
Who's Back of the week featured a life-altering announcement for Max. Big Cat is buying Max tickets to see his beloved Eagles in the Super Bowl, but there is a massive catch. If the Chiefs win, Max owes Big Cat the full price of the tickets plus interest. If the Eagles win, they’re free.
MaxThe Eagles will win Super Bowl LVII
I mean regardless... I mean you guys [Eagles] are gonna win.
Max is already spiraling, having cut his hair for the first time all season and sporting what can only be described as "I give up" sweatpants. He’s facing the prospect of either the best or worst day of his life, with five thousand dollars hanging in the balance.
The Return of the Schwam
Chris Berman joined the show for an hour and a half of pure football nostalgia. Taped just as the news of Tom Brady’s second retirement broke, Boomer weighed in on where the G.O.A.T. stands in the pantheon of the game.
Chris BermanTom Brady and Joe Montana are tied as the greatest quarterbacks of all time
I do [think Brady is the greatest]. It's one on one A... but if the ultimate yardstick is winning... he played in 21 years... he played in half the Super Bowls. He won a third of them, seven out of 21... I'm not saying he won with, he still had great coaching... but [Brady and Montana] are the best.
Boomer walked through his incredible history with the Super Bowl, which now spans 41 consecutive years. He shared the legendary story of Tom Jackson having to ford a dark stream like George Washington just to make a post-game broadcast, and why he still carries a torch for the elusive Bills vs. 49ers matchup that he predicted for years.
Chris BermanThe Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers will eventually meet in a Super Bowl
I found the football [from 1992]... it didn't happen. But I saved that one... I un-saved seven of them, but saved that one. I was ready to bring it on set... and alas, alas, it'll wait another year. [Bills versus Niners].
Looking at the current state of the AFC, Berman broke down why the Bills hit a wall against Cincinnati and why the window for Josh Allen is still wide open.
Chris BermanThe Buffalo Bills lost to the Bengals because they were emotionally and physically drained by the Damar Hamlin situation and multiple snowstorms
I wondered, and I'm close with them, but they're human beings with Damar Hamlin... you had that for three weeks. Maybe not sleeping at night worrying about him. You had two, six-foot snowfalls where you're going to Detroit... I wondered how much gas did they use up to get to this point? Is that the reason they lost to the Bengals? The Bengals were better, but they're human beings... It's a slow leak in the tire.
Chris BermanThe Buffalo Bills will reach at least one Super Bowl during the Josh Allen window
I think they'll be in one, at least one. Cause [Josh Allen] is really good. And he was hurt... but they're the best three [Mahomes, Burrow, Allen]. I'm very confident that they'll [get in].
As for the game itself, Berman isn't expecting a defensive stalemate. He sees the continuity in Kansas City being a deciding factor, especially with the relationship between Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes.
Chris BermanAndy Reid will coach the Chiefs for at least five more years
I would think... Will Mahomes play more than five more years? Yes. Let's hope so. I'd be surprised if, if [Andy Reid] is not driven by... where am I going? If I have [Mahomes] and I have this set up.
Chris BermanThe Chiefs will beat the Eagles 29-26 in Super Bowl LVII
I'm gonna pick the Chiefs... Could it be 31 27? Yes it could. About 29, 26 having a schwam. Yeah, that's a schwam score... I'm gonna give you guys the nod with the score.
If Max ends up owing Big Cat five grand, at least he’ll have the memory of seeing Chris Berman’s favorite "Schwam score" happen in person.
