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Christian McCaffrey and David Baker on Super Bowl 54 Picks
Super Bowl 54 is finally here, and Big Cat and PFT are grinding through the end of a long week in Miami. Between the humidity and the strategic investment from Penn National, the energy is high even if the guys are running on fumes. Before getting into the meat of the preview, the cast addressed Coach K's recent outburst at the Cameron Crazies. While most people saw a coach losing his marbles, Hank saw a masterclass in leadership.
HankCoach K yelling at Duke fans is a great example of leadership and loyalty
I think it was a recruiting thing, and I think if you're a prospective player and you see that, you see a coach that fights for his guys, even if they're on the other team, that is a great leader. It was because of loyalty. It's a brotherhood for life, and that's a great example of showing that.
Super Bowl 54 Preview and Picks
This Super Bowl feels a little different than years past, mostly because the guys are actually fans of both teams and both coaches. The storylines range from Sammy Watkins' potential sabbatical to Andy Reid comparing his grandchildren to sweet and sour pork. When it came down to the actual gambling, Big Cat is leaning on the team that has dominated since Week 1.
Big CatThe 49ers will win Super Bowl 54 because they have been the best team in the NFL all year wire-to-wire
I actually think the 49ers are going to win this game... I just think that the 49ers have that. They've been the best team all year. I think we forget that they have pretty much wire to wire been the best team all year.
On the other side of the coin, PFT is putting his faith in the Honey Badger and the Chiefs' defensive resurgence. He also has a very specific vision for how the first drive of the game is going to go down.
PFT CommenterDeebo Samuel will score the first touchdown of Super Bowl 54
I'm also going to make a bold prediction. I think that the Niners are going to hit them with a play-action bomb on the first drive... It's going to Debo [Samuel]. He's going to Debo for six. First score Debo Samuel for six points.
PFT CommenterThe Chiefs will win Super Bowl 54 and Tyrann Mathieu will have a turnover
I'm also taking the Chiefs. I have a lot of conviction in that bet... The Honey Badger is making the difference in this game. He's going to have at least one turnover. He has been the key to the Chiefs defense stepping up.
HankThe Chiefs will win and the game will go under the point total
My official prediction is basically a repeat of last year. The old-timer is going to beat the new guy. Under and the Chiefs.
Naturally, the discussion shifted to the important stuff: the prop bets. PFT is all over the Gatorade color and the halftime show, though he's strictly sticking to the classics for J-Lo’s setlist.
PFT CommenterJennifer Lopez will start the halftime show with 'Jenny from the Block'
Jennifer from the Block. Put it in the bank. I think she's headlining.
PFT CommenterA truly great fullback is one whose name is unpronounceable
That is a mark of a truly great fullback if you can't pronounce his last name. That means he's done just enough. He's adequately polished... not enough to really make me be able to pronounce his name correctly.
Christian McCaffrey and David Baker
Christian McCaffrey joined the show to discuss his insane 1,000/1,000 season and the future of the Carolina Panthers under Matt Rhule. Big Cat didn't waste time making sure McCaffrey knew where he stood in the history of the game.
Big CatChristian McCaffrey is a future Hall of Famer
I think you're a future Hall of Famer. [McCaffrey] is 23 years old now... one of three guys to do 1,000 yards receiving, 1,000 yards rushing in a season. I think you're a future Hall of Famer.
They also forced McCaffrey to apologize to Little Cat for skipping the Sun Bowl back in his Stanford days. McCaffrey was a great sport about it, even giving some tips on how to grow legendary traps (spoiler: it's mostly genetics).
Then, the man with the most famous knock in sports, David Baker, entered the room. The President and CEO of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is a literal giant of a man who brought an incredible amount of gravitas to the show. He talked about the emotional weight of telling legends like Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson they’ve made it to Canton. Big Cat even tried to use Baker's authority to validate some of the show's more questionable "Future Hall of Famer" tags.
Big CatJameis Winston is a future Hall of Famer
Can we call you [David Baker] up and be like, hey, David Baker, can we say this guy's a future Hall of Famer? Are you allowed to do that? Jameis Winston. Jameis Winston could be. We'll take a 'not no' for Jameis Winston.
Fyre Fest and Birthday FAQs
In a shocking turn of events, PFT was verified on Twitter this week, much to the chagrin of Hank, who remains the lone unverified member of the show. PFT’s Fyre Fest involved him "connecting the dots" on a massive NFL rumor involving Tom Brady and a scouting trip to Nashville.
PFT CommenterTom Brady will sign with the Tennessee Titans in free agency
PFT's fire fest is he has to be the one to break news to you that Tom Brady's going to the Titans. Giselle was allegedly touring a school, an all-boys high school in Nashville, Tennessee. Connecting the dots.
To wrap up the show, the guys celebrated their shared birthday week with some FAQs. Big Cat set a massive deadline for himself regarding a certain NBA superstar, while PFT analyzed the future of Philip Rivers.
Big CatI will get Kevin Durant on the podcast before my 36th birthday
I will say if we don't get Kevin Durant on this podcast in our age of 35, cancel my birthday next year. I'll just stay 35 forever.
PFT CommenterPhilip Rivers will play in 2020 because he needs a break from his nine children
Phil is addicted to blood... he is going to be faced with a choice of staying at home with nine kids... or going to work and getting a break from those nine kids. I think he's going to go to work.
If you need any more evidence that Big Cat is getting older, just look at the photo of his right breast circulating on Twitter—it’s the humble pie he never asked for.
