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DeAndre Hopkins, Shedeur in the Pro Bowl, and the Belichick Snub
The NFL world is upside down after championship weekend, and Big Cat and PFT are trying to make sense of a reality where Shedeur Sanders is a Pro Bowler. After a season with 10 interceptions and a sub-20 QBR, Shedeur found his way onto the roster as an alternate because seemingly every other AFC quarterback is either in the Super Bowl or currently undergoing surgery. PFT thinks this is the literal end of the road for the event.
PFT CommenterShedeur Sanders making the Pro Bowl will be the death of the game
This might be what kills the Pro Bowl. We've been begging for the Pro Bowl to die. It's been on life support and it's been time to pull the plug for a while. And maybe the fact that Shedeur [Sanders] made it, that should be the end of the line.
While the Pro Bowl loses its luster, the Cleveland Browns and Philadelphia Eagles are both struggling to find anyone who actually wants to work for them. The Browns are looking at a potential Jim Schwartz return to the head coaching ranks, mostly because he’s already in the building and no one else wants to deal with the Deshaun Watson contract. Meanwhile, the Eagles can't seem to find an offensive coordinator. Big Cat has a theory that a former Coach of the Year might be the answer for Philadelphia.
Big CatThe Cleveland Browns can't find a head coach because they are forcing the new hire to keep Jim Schwartz as defensive coordinator
I think that's actually what's making everyone pull out is [Haslam] has them, is like, if we hire you, Jim Schwartz is our DC. And every guy is like, I don't want to come... You're like, 'Hey, come take the Cleveland Browns job. Oh, just by the way, we have an interim head coach waiting for you to fuck up.'
The Super Bowl Stakes and Zac’s Punishment
The Super Bowl matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks is set, and the coaching narratives are already flying. Hank is leaning heavily into the experience factor, arguing that Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels have such a massive edge over Mike Macdonald that the game is practically decided.
Big CatMatt Nagy might be the next Eagles offensive coordinator
Can I throw out a name that maybe has misplayed his hand a little bit? Matt Nagy... maybe Matt Nagy is the guy. He is from Pennsylvania 'cause he played quarterback at Delaware. So maybe he's ready for it.
This led to a heated negotiation over the pending double-or-nothing bet between Hank and PFT. After some back-and-forth about whether Hank was actually scared, PFT decided to put his money where his mouth is with a massive wager on New England just to ensure he can't lose twice.
Big CatNFL teams from the Shanahan coaching tree fail because they don't value special teams
The Shanahan coaching tree just doesn't give a fuck about special teams and it bites 'em in the ass... they clearly put an emphasis not on, 'Hey, special team's very important.' And it lost them the game on Sunday.
Zac also debuted his list of ideas for the upcoming 36-hour punishment stream. Highlights include "Spooky Booth" with a Ouija board, "Sassy Legos" involving building sets while wearing acrylic nails, and a potential "Itchy Golf" session that involves oversized feathers and tickling. Max is naturally being forced to participate for 18 hours despite finishing in second place, a rule that Big Cat and PFT definitely didn't just make up on the fly.
The Bill Belichick HOF Snub
In a move that shocked everyone, Bill Belichick failed to receive the necessary votes for a first-ballot Hall of Fame induction. The guys were incensed, pointing the finger at Bill Polian and the "deep state" of NFL voters who apparently still hold a grudge against the dynasty. Big Cat didn't hold back on the prestige of the institution.
HankThe Patriots have a massive coaching edge in the Super Bowl because Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels have been there before
Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels have been here before. They know what it takes and what they have to do in the two weeks leading up to the Super Bowl. They know every single facet of Super Bowl preparation, they are gonna have the Patriots more prepared than the Seahawks will. That is what it ultimately comes down to.
DeAndre Hopkins on His Future
Nuke himself, DeAndre Hopkins, joined the show to clear the air on retirement rumors. He was a great sport about the "Remembering Dudes" list of quarterbacks who have thrown him touchdowns—a list that includes legends like Brandon Weeden and TJ Yates—and confirmed he’s still got plenty of juice left in the tank.
Big CatThe Hall of Fame is a joke for not making Bill Belichick a first-ballot inductee
The Hall of Fame looks really stupid being like, yeah, Bill Belichick's not a first-ballot Hall of Famer. It's like that one guy who voted against Derek Jeter. It was the dumbest thing ever... The Hall of Fame is a complete joke now.
He gave some high praise to Mike Vrabel’s coaching style and Jalen Ramsey’s ability to shut down a side of the field, while also weighing in on the catch rule controversy that plagued the Ravens' season.
Big CatSydney Sweeney will become a billionaire through her new bra business venture
Sydney Sweeney's getting into the bra game and it's over. It's a wrap. Probably the most No doubt... Sydney Sweeney bras, this is going to, she's gonna do well. Congrats to Sydney Sweeney becoming a billionaire.
Before letting him go, Hopkins and the guys discussed the absolute absurdity of the "what is a catch" debate. After years of the rule changing, Big Cat thinks it’s time for the league to finally stop overcomplicating the end zone.
ZacDaily ice cream consumption can reduce diabetes risk by 50%
Ice cream might save the planet. The healthy fats in ice cream can protect you against so many things... 50% reduction in diabetes [from] one serving a day. I believe it.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hot Seat/Cool Throne covered the essential news, including Sydney Sweeney getting into the bra business (a billionaire move, per Big Cat) and an Olympic snowboarder who transitioned into being a high-level drug trafficker. Zac also brought some questionable science to the table, claiming that a scoop of ice cream a day is actually the secret to a long life.
PFT CommenterI bet $40,000 on the Patriots money line in the Super Bowl against Hank
What if I put a $40,000 bet on the Patriots money line in the Super Bowl? When it hits you get $80,000, then I keep the rest... [Hank] let's do that. Let's shake on that.
The show wrapped up with some listener FAQs, including a disgusting debate about how to handle a clogged toilet at a party when there’s no plunger in sight.
Don't use your bare hands to fix a toilet unless you're prepared to lose your identity.
