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Malik Jackson and Cian Fahey on Jaguars, Super Bowl Rings, and NFL Backups
Training camp is officially back, and that means Big Cat and PFT are relaunching the War on the War on Football. The guys opened the show breaking down a recent poll about NFL viewership. While some people claim they're done with the league for moral reasons, Big Cat isn't buying the grandstanding for a second.
Big CatNFL 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.
The injury bug is already hitting camp, specifically with Joe Flacco’s back issues in Baltimore. While Ravens fans are panicking, PFT found the silver lining for fantasy owners and Danny Woodhead enthusiasts.
PFT CommenterJoe 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.
LeBron vs. The World
The drama between LeBron James and Kyrie Irving has evolved into a multi-front war involving Stephen A. Smith and some very specific Lion King metaphors from Cleveland columnists. While the media is obsessed with the beef, Big Cat sees a master strategist at work. He’s convinced LeBron is playing the long game to ensure his eventual exit from Cleveland looks like everyone's fault but his own.
Big CatLeBron 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.
PFT also weighed in on the Stephen A. Smith versus LeBron feud, noting that if it actually came down to a physical confrontation, he’s backing the guy with the loudest voice in the room.
PFT CommenterI 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.
Mount Rushmore of Backup Quarterbacks with Cian Fahey
NFL writer and quarterback guru Cian Fahey joined the show to help rank the current crop of backup signal callers. The conversation immediately turned to the Patriots and whether Jimmy Garoppolo is actually the heir apparent or just a product of the system. Cian had a pretty sobering comparison for Pats fans.
Cian FaheyJimmy 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.
Big Cat, ever the optimist for his Chicago Bears, used the segment to manifest a legendary career for Mitchell Trubisky.
Big CatMitchell 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.
Cian actually backed up some of the hype, arguing that Trubisky’s mechanics are sound enough that the Bears shouldn't waste time holding a clipboard behind Mike Glennon.
Cian FaheyMitchell 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.
Malik Jackson on Business and Boards
Super Bowl champion Malik Jackson stopped by to talk about his transition from the dominant Broncos defense to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Malik was refreshingly honest about his decision to sign a massive $90 million deal in Florida, citing the importance of financial security over chasing another ring in Denver.
Malik JacksonI 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.
Malik also revisited the Super Bowl 50 victory, specifically the fumble recovery for a touchdown and Cam Newton’s infamous "business decision" to not dive into the pile. He also gave his alma mater some love, though Big Cat remains skeptical of the Volunteers' ability to finish a season strong.
Malik JacksonTennessee 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.
Segments
In a classic "Hurt or Injured" segment, the guys reacted to David Irving of the Cowboys getting his nipple ring ripped out during practice. While most would call that a nightmare, Big Cat viewed it as a high-level branding move for a guy looking to establish his off-field reputation.
Big CatGetting a nipple ring is a clear signal that a man wants to get down and do weird stuff
I think he's actually happy this happened so that he could tweet it out, I lost my nipple ring during practice, because that's basically saying, hey, ladies, I fuck, and I do weird shit. A dude doesn't get a nipple ring unless he wants to get down.
The Milwaukee Brewers also landed on the "Injured" list after giving up four consecutive home runs to the Nationals. PFT argued that the failure wasn't just in the pitching, but in the lack of old-school retaliation.
PFT CommenterPitchers must bean the next batter after giving up three or four consecutive home runs to show they have pride
I put that on the Brewers pitching staff because if you give up four home runs in a row and you don't bean the next guy up, that's a real problem. That means that you don't have pride in your craft. After three batters in a row, you've got to hit the next guy in the head.
To wrap things up, Billy Football faced the music for his recent social media mishaps. He'll be delivering a PowerPoint presentation on social media safety to the entire office, while also providing advice for incoming college freshmen. Big Cat offered a final piece of wisdom for Billy and anyone else heading to a small campus this fall.
Big CatEveryone who attends a small liberal arts college secretly regrets not going to a big fun state school
I have yet to meet one person who went to a small school and didn't somewhat a little bit regret not going to a big fun state school. That's just a fact.
Just remember to keep your head on a swivel for mystery pythons.
