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Chris Long on NFL Free Agency, Box Jumps, and Juggalos
The first-ever guest in the history of the program, Chris Long, joined Big Cat and PFT to set the bar for every interview to follow. Fresh off being released by the Rams and becoming a father, he hopped on to prove he’s one of the few guys in the league who actually gets the show. Big Cat wasted no time congratulating him on the sex, and the conversation immediately veered into the athletic measurables of his newborn son.
While most fathers are focused on sleep schedules, Big Cat and PFT wanted to know if Waylon James Long has the motor to make it in the league. Chris was honest about the kid's current work-life balance, noting that while his size is average, he's currently leading the league in taking dumps and eating.
Chris LongMy son's work ethic is going to be what carries him through his athletic career
His name is Waylon James Long, and he was like seven pounds, five ounces. So he's pretty down the middle as far as measurables are concerned. His work ethic is going to really be what carries him through.
PFT naturally wanted to know if the physical act of conception impacts a child's eventual draft stock, wondering if the Gronkowski parents were doing wind sprints while making future Hall of Famers.
PFT CommenterThe position parents are in during conception determines their child's athletic ability
I'm not a doctor, but, like, is there a way to tell, like, what position the parents were in when the kid was conceived? ... maybe the Gronkowskis, maybe they've got this stable of just super athletes being poured out of there because, like, maybe [Gordy] and the mom were, like, sprinting in some weird position while the conception occurred.
The Grind and Box Jumps
As Chris Long enters the world of free agency for the first time, the conversation turned to how to boost his stock. PFT suggested the oldest trick in the book: the box jump video. It worked for his brother Kyle and it worked for J.J. Watt. Chris admitted he’s been doing the work, but he hasn't been hunting greatness on Instagram because the gym lacks Wi-Fi.
Chris LongI'm going to rethink my strategy and start filming my box jumps to get signed
I've seen JJ Watt do box jump videos. He's going to the Hall of Fame. I've done a lot of box jumps, but I just never filmed them. I'm totally willing to rethink my whole strategy... I'm going to walk right by whoever the head coach is, just go straight into the weight room and just start doing box jumps, not say a word to anybody.
He even expressed a willingness to go the extreme route just to prove his passion for the game, though Big Cat and PFT suggested a slight pay increase from the league minimum might be better for the diaper fund.
Chris LongI would consider playing on a $1 contract to see if I truly love football
I mean, it'd be an interesting experiment to see if I really love football. [A $1 contract]... I've been doing football drills and I've been in the gym ever since I got cut.
Scouting and Slot Receivers
With the NFL Draft approaching, the talk shifted to Joey Bosa and the inevitable comparisons to other white defensive ends. While PFT thinks Bosa might just be a blue-collar version of the former Ram, Chris was quick to give the young prospect his flowers.
Chris LongJoey Bosa is more gifted than I was as a prospect
I think he's [Joey Bosa] a little bit more gifted than me. But you got to stick to the rules.
Big Cat and PFT also tried to manifest a position change for Chris, wondering how he would fare if he decided to take his talents to the offensive side of the ball and catch passes from Tom Brady in New England. While PFT had him pegged for Pro Bowl numbers, Chris remained a bit more realistic about his hands.
Chris LongI could catch 22 balls in a season as a slot receiver for Tom Brady
I feel like this is like a suggestive knock on one of the greatest slot receivers of all time, Danny Amendola... But I might be able to catch, I'd say, 22 balls.
Questions You Don't Have To Answer
To wrap things up, the guys introduced a new segment: Questions You Don't Have to Answer (But We're Going to Ask Anyway). It led to some immediate breaking news regarding Chris's future employer after his unceremonious exit from the Rams organization.
Chris LongI will not be signing with the Los Angeles Rams
Well, the team that just kicked me out onto the street, you know, was the St. Louis Rams. Now the Los Angeles Rams. I'd probably rather not play there.
Before letting him go back to dad duties, Chris gave the highest compliment a guest can give by confirming that the professional standards of this podcast far exceed anything Scott Van Pelt is putting out there.
Chris LongPardon My Take is more professional than Scott Van Pelt's show
[PMT is more professional]... A lot. I always did that [SVP's] show on my cell phone.
Hopefully, Chris gives the world two minutes to beat Adam Schefter to the scoop whenever he finally puts pen to paper.
