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Devin Hester, All Business Pete Roasts, and Rough N Rowdy Preview
Big Cat and PFT are live from West Virginia, and the energy is palpable as Hank prepares for his big prize fight at Rough N Rowdy. Hank is radiating a quiet confidence, though PFT noticed some jitters earlier on the tiny plane ride down. The stakes couldn't be higher for the pride of the podcast, and Hank isn't just looking for a win; he's calling for a definitive finish.
HankI will knock out Tex in the second round
Second round knockout. Woo! Boy. Actually, I'm 100% on board with that... I'm going to knock his ass out. Double sit-em. And my sleeper is the left-handed uppercut. Watch out for that in the second round when I fucking knock Tex's ass out.
Week 15: The Don't Overthink It Week
Big Cat has labeled this the "Don't Overthink It" week of the NFL season. While everyone is dissecting the massive Patriots-Steelers matchup, he's keeping it simple. Despite the Steelers being healthy, he expects Bill Belichick to find a way to make Mike Tomlin look like he's playing checkers while the Hoodie plays 3D chess.
Big CatThe Patriots will beat the Steelers in Week 15
Everyone's talking about the Patriots-Steelers game. And I'm saying, hmm, the Steelers, like, everyone's healthy. Le'Veon Bell's healthy. They could probably beat the Patriots. Don't overthink it. Patriots are probably going to win.
Big CatThe coaching disparity between Bill Belichick and Mike Tomlin is the most stark in the NFL
I also think there's never been a more marquee matchup in the last decade where teams have met up in big games and the coaching disparity is more stark between Mike Tomlin and Bill Belichick.
Moving through the slate, the guys are split on the return of Aaron Rodgers. Big Cat is betting on the greatness of No. 12, but PFT is looking at the weapons in Carolina, specifically Christian McCaffrey and Devin Funchess, as the difference makers.
Big CatAaron Rodgers will beat the Panthers in his return from injury
Packers-Panthers. Aaron Rodgers back. Everyone's saying, well, he's rusty. I'm not overthinking it. Aaron Rodgers is going to win this game.
PFT CommenterI'm betting on Cam Newton over Aaron Rodgers because he finally has weapons like Devin Funchess and Christian McCaffrey
I'm going to bet on Cam Newton because he finally has a receiver... Funchess. And Christian McCaffrey. People don't talk about McCaffrey being a threat in the passing game.
Big Cat is also leaning on historical trends for the NFC West showdown, trusting the 12th Man in Seattle over the rising Rams. He's also fading Philip Rivers in the cold, predicting a classic late-game Rivers meltdown in Kansas City.
Big CatThe Seahawks will beat the Rams at home in December
Rams-Seahawks. Again, don't overthink it because I love the Rams. I love Jared Goff. But the Seahawks don't lose at home in December. No. They do not... Not against the quarterback caliber of Jared Goff.
Big CatThe Chiefs will beat the Chargers because it will be cold and Phillip Rivers will fail late in Kansas City
Chargers Chiefs. The hottest team in the league. Chiefs at home. Yes, yes... because I'm doing the old close your eyes and think about what's most likely going to happen, and it's going to be cold, it's going to be loud... Phillip Rivers is going to be down a score and doing his thing... It's not going to work.
Finally, for the lock of the week, Big Cat is all over the Bills against Miami. His reasoning? The Dolphins' jerseys literally look too cold for the Buffalo climate.
Big CatThe Bills will beat the Dolphins because Miami players hate playing in the Buffalo cold
I'm taking the Bills, whatever it is. The Dolphins going from the best game of their season on Monday night to Buffalo and being like, fuck, we don't want to be in Buffalo... The Dolphins' jerseys and their colors look cold. It looks like the players get colder in them in cold-weather climates.
PFT CommenterThe city of Buffalo gets more snow on Sundays than any other US city
I'm not a meteorologist, but I'm sure that it's going to snow on Sunday up in Buffalo. That city, and I have no facts to back this up, but the city of Buffalo gets more snow on Sundays than any other city in America.
The GOAT: Devin Hester
Future Hall of Famer Devin Hester joins the show to discuss his legendary career and his recent retirement. Big Cat, a lifelong Bears fan, tries to coax him into one last three-week run in Chicago, but Hester is enjoying the quiet life too much. He reflects on the 2006 season where he was a literal Madden cheat code, admitting that he used to get frustrated when teams would kick out of bounds just to avoid him.
Devin HesterI am a Hall of Famer because I was the best ever at my position
Of course I do [think I'm a Hall of Famer], man. I always look at the Hall of Fame. I think the Hall of Fame should be judged off the best player at that position. That's it... When you look at the best player at every position that's in the Hall of Fame right now, they're the best player at their position.
He gives credit to the guys who gave him the most trouble, specifically highlighting Josh Cribbs as the one returner he kept tabs on during Sundays. In a bit of a surprise, he also names Matt Ryan as the best leader and quarterback he played with during his time in Atlanta.
Devin HesterJosh Cribbs was the best returner I ever played against
I would say at the time, Josh Cribbs. He was the guy, like, once I got to the locker room after the game, I'm like, man, did he take a point back today? Did he take a kick back? So I would go look him up and see how he did.
Devin HesterMatt Ryan is the best all-around quarterback I ever played with
I would say... Matt Ryan. The time I did, it was just because it's the type of player he was. He was a quarterback on and off the field... he treated the scout team like he was a starter... all-around, the all-around best quarterback I ever played with.
Before letting him go, Hester weighed in on the current state of his alma mater. With the turnover chain taking over college football, he thinks the U is finally back to its former glory.
Devin HesterThe Miami Hurricanes are officially 'back' because of their recent recruiting success
When we start getting the players that used to go to the mind, the type of players that we used to recruit, when they start signing... I think we're back.
Spinzone and All Business Pete Roasts
In a wild Spinzone, the guys react to Jeremy Kerley claiming a "ghost" might have been responsible for his failed drug test. Big Cat isn't dismissing it, mainly because he’s convinced spirits are lurking everywhere.
Big CatI believe ghosts are real
I actually completely believe this. Like, I'm a big ghost guy. I believe ghosts. If you don't believe ghosts, I think you're full of shit. And, I mean, we saw a ghost in Miami.
Then things got personal. All Business Pete stepped into the booth to read five-star listener roasts, which quickly devolved into a breakdown of Pete's own strange habits, like his refusal to exercise and his obsession with the most boring sport on earth.
All Business PeteCurling is an exciting sport
I don't think it's boring. I think it's very exciting... but curling is chess on ice.
Despite the guys' constant support for Hank, Pete decided to be the lone voice of dissent regarding the big fight. He's going against the house and backing Tex, mostly just to be a contrarian and because he thinks everyone is being too nice to Hank.
All Business PeteTex will beat Hank at Rough N Rowdy
I'm picking Tex. I am... Because I think everybody's on Team Hank. I'm just being a contrarian... I'm going against the house... I haven't thought about it, but I don't see a real knockout.
Hopefully, Hank proves the contrarians wrong and leaves West Virginia with all his teeth intact.
