Conference Tourney Week W/ John Fanta, NFL Free Agency W/ Pete Prisco Plus Guys On Chicks
NFL Free Agency is moving quickly and everyone's getting a new running back. We talk Kirk Cousins in Atlanta and more (-). JMU is in the tourney plus Hot Seat/Cool Throne and Aaron Rodgers possibly being the Vice President (-). John Fanta joins us to break down Conference tourney week, how he got his start in media, Cooley Bowl 3, and who he likes to win the national championship (-). Pete Prisco joins us to talk winners and losers from free agency, what the Bears will do with Justin Fields, overpay of running backs and should guys be allowed to cry during football games (-). We finish with guys on chicks (-).
Recap
Big CatThe Cleveland Browns signed Jameis Winston to avoid Joe Flacco's immense popularity
I think they brought in Jameis because they could have resigned Joe Flacco. I think Flacco was too popular. Agree. I think that they were like, Jameis is gonna be the most popular. That's what they don't understand is that Jameis is maybe some of Jameis's leadership qualities will motivate Deshaun Watson to be a better human being.
Big CatKirk Cousins is the GOAT of maximizing NFL contracts and free agency earnings
Incredible. I mean like whatever you wanna say about Kirk Cousins a quarterback. He has played every single thing right when it comes to free agency and the teams he picked. He's probably gonna eclipse 400 million over the course of his career. It's crazy.
Big CatTiki Barber is a loser for calling Saquon Barkley 'dead' to him for joining the Eagles
Tiki Barber, you're a loser dude. Dead to me. You are a loser. Some people, particularly radio personalities who will remain nameless, criticize [Tiki] for having a vision or a dream. Also, Tiki Barber... when we talks about like loyalty, you're not the guy to talk about loyalty. That was a crazy reaction by him.
Big CatThe Bears should not draft Caleb Williams and keep Justin Fields simultaneously
I am very much opposed to that. But that feels like what a potential situation to get the most value outta Justin Fields. It still makes no sense. The city of Chicago can't handle having those two guys on the same roster. It would not be good, let alone the locker room.
Big CatNFL owners should pay for their own stadiums without public tax money
I think billionaires should pay for their own fucking stadiums. Agreed. That's a spicy take. I know. Bleep that out. Please.
Hot Seat Cool Throne
PFT CommenterAaron Rodgers might run for Vice President with RFK Jr.
Aaron Rodgers might run for Vice President... He's being considered and is considering the opportunity right now. Mr. Kennedy confirmed on Tuesday that the two men [Rodgers and Jesse Ventura] were at the top of his list.
HankI am not scared of Chicago winters after my first year living there
I just, I don't know. It, it's been incredible. There's been four bad days and two of them had playoff football on. I lived in Massachusetts, New Hampshire. Those are way worse. I'm not scared of the winter here. That's my point.
Interview
John FantaUConn is the clear front runner for the National Championship
In my eyes [Connecticut] is the best team in the country. They're the front runner for the national championship and they should be. The three losses are at Kansas, to Seton Hall [when Clingan got hurt], and then Creighton had another worldly shooting performance.
John FantaShaka Smart's tournament struggles are real; he hasn't made the second weekend since VCU
Shaka Smart has not made it to the second weekend of the NCAA tournament, guys, since VCU. That's it. That's the only time he's ever made a run. So some would argue: Fade Marquette. Is Shaka gonna be able to break through?
John FantaDalton Knecht has the chance to be the face of March Madness
I think [Dalton] Knecht has a chance to be the face of March Madness with the way that he's going, with the way that he's scoring the basketball. He'll be able to score. He's a guy who can be a Doug McDermott, Jimmer Fredette type guy for their team.
John FantaIndiana State deserves an at-large bid over high-major bubble teams
Josh Schertz at Indiana State... you're better than all these other high majors that are just like decent to okay that are gonna get in because of their schedule. I wanna see Indiana State get to the dance. I'm all in on a two-bid Missouri Valley conference.
John FantaPrinceton will win a first-round game if they make the tournament
The winner of the Ivy League tournament is gonna be among my top mid-majors. I hope if Princeton makes it again, just take 'em in the first round. They're gonna win a first-round game. That team is back.
Pete PriscoMen should never cry after losing a football game
I just don't think you should ever cry after losing a football game. If there was a death in the family or something that week, I apologize, but if there was not, you were crying over the football game... bad luck. There's no way you cry after a loss.
Pete PriscoJayden Daniels will be the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class
My preliminary ranking is, I think Jayden Daniels will be the best of them. He's the most improved player I've ever seen in my entire life. I probably rank him slightly... them and Caleb Williams one and two.
Pete PriscoJJ McCarthy is not a first-round talent and is being 'forced up' by the media
I don't love JJ McCarthy. I don't see it. I just don't see it. I'd take him in a second round. I think the league is guilty of... the draft cult. One says it, so two says it... All of a sudden they all convinced themselves that he should be a high first round pick. And that's how mistakes get made.
Pete PriscoThe Falcons will not win 11 games in the 2024 season
I don't think [the Falcons win 11 games]. I don't. It's a lot. 11 games is a lot. There's a lot of games. Even inside a division... the bucks are gonna be good. That's tough to get a lot [of wins].
Pete PriscoCalvin Ridley's difficulty learning the Jaguars' offense is why he wants to stay in Jacksonville
Here's why he wants to stay in Jacksonville. Let me tell you. He had trouble learning the offense last year and so he doesn't really wanna go somewhere else and have to learn another one. Serious. I'm not... that's notable.
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