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Dan Orlovsky on Super Bowl Contenders and the End of Sherrone Moore
The vibes in the studio were electric as we stared down a Week 15 slate that feels like the real start of the playoffs. Between the chaotic fallout in Ann Arbor and a legendary quarterback coming out of retirement to play for a coach who might be his best friend, the board is officially messy. Big Cat and PFT started things off reacting to a Thursday Night Football game that proved Kirk Cousins has a specific set of skills when it comes to destroying the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Big CatKirk Cousins would get another $200 million contract if he only played the Buccaneers
Kirk Cousins might have another a hundred million dollars, $200 million contract if he could just play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because in the last three starts against [them], he has thrown for 1,158 yards, 11 touchdowns, and one interception.
While the Bucs are spiraling, PFT is officially on Panthers watch. With the way the NFC South is shaking out, the prophecy of Bryce Young leading a home playoff game is becoming dangerously real. PFT even ran the numbers through the old ESPN simulator to prove how close we are to a t-shirt and hat game in Charlotte.
PFT CommenterIf the Panthers beat the Saints, next week's game against the Buccaneers is for the NFC South
With a win over the Saints on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers can make next week's game a clinching game... If the Panthers beat the Saints this weekend in New Orleans, that makes next week's game, which I believe is in Charlotte against the bucks that would be for the NFC South.
The conversation shifted to the absolute insanity at Michigan. Sherrone Moore went from a National Championship-winning high school hero to being fired for cause and ending up in jail in a 48-hour span. The guys debated the timing, wondering if Michigan waited until after National Signing Day to keep the class together before the "Michigan Man" facade crumbled. Naturally, PFT thinks the search should start at the top of the food chain.
PFT CommenterKalen DeBoer would pick up the phone if Michigan called him for their head coaching vacancy
I do think Kalen DeBoer would pick up the phone. Obviously he's got his hands full right now with the playoffs.
Week 15 Picks and the Return of the King
The biggest news of the week isn't even a current NFL player. Philip Rivers is back, moving his eleven children to Indianapolis (presumably) to save Shane Steichen's season. PFT is so moved by the potential of a 44-year-old grandfather slinging sidearm heaters that he’s putting his vocabulary on the line.
PFT CommenterI will stop cussing for the rest of the season if Philip Rivers beats the Seahawks
If Philip Rivers, if they win, I won't cuss for the rest of football season. Yeah. I'm gonna stop cussing. It would be that magical of a moment.
Big Cat isn't quite as sentimental about the return. While everyone is celebrating the "animal champion warrior legend" vibes, there is a very real possibility that a very good Seahawks defense sees a stationary target in the pocket and decides to end the comeback before it starts.
Big CatThe Seahawks are going to 'kill' and 'fuck up' Philip Rivers in his return
But the Seahawks are probably gonna fuck him up probably... This is a I'm worried about him getting hit. That's the problem... I think the Seahawks are gonna maybe kill him. Seahawks are really fucking good.
Hank and PFT also got into a heated debate about the Patriots and the Bills. Hank is standing firm on his "torch passing" theory, refusing to let Josh Allen back into the conversation regardless of what happens on Sunday. Meanwhile, PFT has finally found a way to stop being a hater by comparing this Patriots squad to the 2021 Titans.
PFT CommenterMike Vrabel should be Coach of the Year
I'm super impressed with the Patriots this year. I think that the Patriots, Mike Vrabel is a great coach. He should be coach of the year.
HankThe 'torch' has been passed to Drake May and it cannot be passed back to Josh Allen
The torch has been passed and that's it. It's over... Drake may has the torch and then it will go until we pass it to someone else... It can't go back.
Dan Orlovsky on the Tape
Friend of the program Dan Orlovsky joined the show to help make sense of a league where the Chiefs might actually be dead. Dan didn't hold back, pointing to the salary cap and a regression in their identity as reasons why the dynasty might be taking a multi-year nap. He’s much higher on the Cowboys' infrastructure, which is a sentence that usually causes physical pain to Eagles fans.
Dan OrlovskyThe Chiefs are more 'dead' for the future than the Cowboys
I think it's the Chiefs. I think it's the Chiefs for the now and for like the immediate future... They're $32 million over the cap for next year. How do you rebuild the offensive line... The defense has fallen off the face of the earth... I just think like this is a, a little bit, I don't know if it's just a snap my fingers and all of a sudden we're back... where it's like, if you're Dallas offensive line's really good and cheap, the the receivers are ridiculous.
Dan also broke down why the current trend of living in the shotgun is ruining the art of the play-action fake. It turns out the "meatheads" yelling at their TVs about lining up under center actually have a point according to the film.
Dan OrlovskyRunning the football in shotgun formation all the time stinks
I line up under center, every play is available to me... every direction is available to me. There's very little tendency or tell... when I'm in the shotgun, there's a smaller option of what I can do... When I'm under center, I turn my back to you in a play action fake. You cannot see the ball and the gun. You can all the time.
We wrapped up with Fyre Fest of the week, featuring Hank getting absolutely extorted by his local mechanic and PFT fighting back against the "health and safety" concerns regarding his JMU Dukes taking on Oregon in the playoffs.
If Philip Rivers wins this game, the swear jar is going to be very empty on Monday.
