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Cian Fahey and Super Bowl Champion Malik Jackson

Friday, July 28, 201715 takes

The War on the War on Football is heating up and we're here at the front lines (- ). Update on Lebron vs Kyrie which has turned into Lebron vs Stephen A Smith and Kyrie vs Old Hacky Columnists ( - ). QB Whisperer Cian Fahey joins the show to do the Mt Rushmore of current backup Quarterbacks ( - ). Super Bowl Champion Malik Jackson joins the show to talk about scoring a Touchdown in the Super Bowl, his decision to sign with the Jaguars, and Cam Newton making business decisions on the football field ( - ). Segments include talking soccer, hurt or injured for a ripped out nipple ring on the Cowboys and the Milwaukee Brewers. Higher Education with Billy Football and that's enough internet for today.

Recap

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Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

NFL critics who claim they stopped watching are actually still watching every Sunday

You know my favorite are the people on Twitter that say, I can no longer morally watch football. You are a fucking liar because I know you're fucking watching the Red Zone from 1 o'clock to 7 o'clock every fucking Sunday. You can't stop watching the NFL. You can't. Like it or not, it's here.

This is subjective social commentary on viewer behavior, but viewership data generally remained high despite controversy, supporting the idea of 'hate-watching' or empty threats.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Joe Flacco's back injury will actually benefit Danny Woodhead's usage

I think that's just more touches for [Danny] Woodhead. [Joe Flacco's] going to have a great year, and I'm telling you, this is going to be good for Woodhead.

Woodhead only played 8 games in 2017 due to his own injuries, and Flacco had a mediocre year as the Ravens missed the playoffs. The predicted benefit didn't materialize.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Magnus Ver Magnussen is the second greatest athlete ever behind only Barry Bonds

I don't think there's ever been an athlete that's better at what they do than Magnus [Ver Magnussen], with maybe the exception of Barry Bonds.

This is a subjective comparison of dominance across entirely different sports.
Push
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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HankHank

Roger Goodell skipping the Patriots season opener is a sign of disrespect that will lead to another title

Probably when [Roger] Goodell doesn't show up to game one. That's going to be a clear sign of disrespect that [the Patriots] are going to have to avenge by going to the Super Bowl and winning another championship.

The Patriots did reach the Super Bowl (LII) but lost to the Eagles. They did not win the championship that year.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I would bet on Stephen A. Smith in a fight against LeBron James

I would put money on Stephen A. Smith in a fight against LeBron James.

LeBron James is 6'9" and 250lbs of elite muscle; Stephen A. Smith is a sports journalist. The outcome is obvious but the fight never happened.
Win
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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Big CatBig Cat

LeBron James is setting up excuses to leave Cleveland by blaming Kyrie and the front office

This is all setting up. You first have the GM situation. You have Dan Gilbert acting crazy as always. You have Kyrie asking for a trade. LeBron can now leave Cleveland and be like, it's not my fault. It was all on you guys.

LeBron did leave for the Lakers in the 2018 offseason after the Cavs' situation continued to deteriorate. Big Cat correctly identified the narrative strategy.

Mount Rushmore

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Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Mt. Rushmore
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Cian FaheyCian Fahey

Jimmy Garoppolo is essentially Cody Kessler with a better logo

The way I've described him is it's like if you go into a shop and you've got 10 shirts that are exactly the same. It's like buying the one with the Nike logo on it. It's not necessarily a better shirt. It just looks better. [Garoppolo] and Cody Kessler is not a big difference.

Garoppolo went on to lead the 49ers to a Super Bowl and had a successful (though injury-prone) starting career, whereas Kessler washed out of the league quickly. The comparison was proven wrong over time.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Mt. Rushmore
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Big CatBig Cat

Mitchell Trubisky will win at least five Super Bowls

Kian, tell me, as a Bears fan, that Mitch Trubisky is going to be a franchise quarterback and probably win no less than five Super Bowls.

Trubisky never won a Super Bowl and was eventually replaced by the Bears. He became a journeyman backup.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Mt. Rushmore
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Cian FaheyCian Fahey

Mitchell Trubisky should start immediately rather than sitting

Normally, you want to sit a rookie quarterback if he needs to fix his footwork or fix his throwing motion... But Trubisky's got good feet. He reacts to pressure well... I would play him so he can learn. He's got good accuracy. He's a good athlete. He's really poised. He can go through reads. And I'd happily take him as a starter.

Trubisky sat for the first four games of 2017 before starting. His career didn't ultimately justify the high evaluation, but the 'should he start' debate was a major topic in 2017.
Void
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Mt. Rushmore
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Cian FaheyCian Fahey

Aaron Rodgers is the best quarterback in the NFL

Well, I think the obvious one is Aaron Rodgers... [His struggles were because] His wide receivers can't catch the ball. Devontae Adams can't get open. Jordy Nelson couldn't move because he was coming off an ACL tear.

Rodgers' status as an elite QB is widely accepted, though ranking him above Brady in 2017 was a specific choice.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Mt. Rushmore
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Cian FaheyCian Fahey

Tom Brady showed signs of regression in the 2016 playoffs despite winning the Super Bowl

The playoffs last year weren't great. I know they won the Super Bowl, they came back, but in the fourth quarter of that Falcons game, if you go through it, he threw the ball to defenders. On the Edelman catch, if you look at where that ball arrives and where he threw it, it was straight to the defender... That's just lucky.

Brady went on to win the NFL MVP in 2017 and led the league in passing yards, strongly refuting the 'regression' narrative at that time.

Interview

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Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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Malik JacksonMalik Jackson

I left the Broncos for the Jaguars primarily to maximize my family's financial security

This game for me is about providing for my family, allowing my daughter to grow with not too many worries. No state income tax down in Florida. Florida, Texas, Tennessee... as a player, you know, we get cut every day... if [fans] had the opportunity to do what I did, they would do the exact same thing.

This is a statement of personal motivation.
Loss
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017
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Malik JacksonMalik Jackson

Tennessee will win the SEC East this year

This is the year we're winning the... SEC East. I believe in that team until we start to blow up, but I think they're going to go all the way, man.

Tennessee had a disastrous 2017 season, going 4-8 (0-8 in the SEC), making this prediction very incorrect.

Hurt Or Injured

Win
Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Hurt or Injured
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Big CatBig Cat

The Nationals have the most potent offense in baseball

Shout out to future hall of famer Dan Haren because on this same podcast on Wednesday he said the nationals have the most potent offense in baseball boom so next day [they hit 8 home runs].

In 2017, the Nationals finished 3rd in the MLB in runs scored per game, confirming they were among the elite offenses.

Higher Education

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Take Slip·Jul 28, 2017·Higher Education
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

A .10 BAC is the minimum threshold for an underage drinking citation to be considered cool

At least a .10. That's really the threshold right there. Come on, like .04? Would you use mouthwash that morning?

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This is a subjective/comedic takes on social 'coolness' in college culture.