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Dianna Russini on NFL Combine Buzz, AJ Brown’s Future, and the Big Dom Peace Meeting
Football is officially back. Big Cat and PFT are reporting live from a conference room in Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, and the energy is high despite the lack of sleep. The guys are fresh off becoming double gold world champions in hockey, but the focus has shifted entirely to the rumor mill spinning at the Marriott. From Kirk Cousins hitting the market to Aaron Rodgers' situation being "fluid," the league is in total chaos.
## The Peace Meeting of the Century The biggest story of the week wasn't a 40-yard dash time; it was the long-awaited confrontation between Hank and the Eagles' security legend, Big Dom. After months of Hank talking trash about Philly and Big Dom’s role with the team, the man himself actually showed up. While Max sprinted out of the room in fear, Hank stood on business and almost threw knucks in a convention center hallway. Eventually, they settled things like men, though Big Cat was mostly just impressed that Zach was standing by with a portable charger ready to use it as a weapon.
## NFL Combine Rumors and GMs Talking As the GMs take the podium, the takes are already flying. The Dolphins are claiming "everything is on the table" regarding Tua Tagovailoa, which usually means the team is looking for any excuse to move on. Big Cat isn't convinced there is even a market for him given the contract numbers.
Big CatTua Tagovailoa's market value is non-existent relative to his contract
Everything's on the table for the Dolphins. Tua could be a fullback. What would you... What do you think the Dolphins would say yes to for a trade for Tua? Like a sixth round pick for Tua? A jugs machine? I don't know what the hell would Tua's market be?
PFT and Big Cat also spent some time lusting after Trent Williams, who might actually hit free agency. PFT pointed out that watching an elite tackle is usually a chore, but Williams brings a specific kind of violence to the screen that makes it must-see TV.
PFT CommenterTrent Williams is the rare offensive lineman who is actually fun to watch play
Trent Williams is a joy to have on your team. He's just a fucking bully. He's also the rare offensive lineman where you have fun watching him play. Like after the ball was snapped, my eyes would just go to Trent Williams because it's like this guy, we might throw an interception, but Trent Williams might punch a guy in the throat.
## Hot Seat / Cool Throne Hank’s Hot Seat this week is Fanatics and Nike for their absolute failure to predict American patriotism. After the US Hockey gold medal, you couldn't find a jersey anywhere because they apparently assumed Canada had it in the bag.
HankFanatics and Nike failed American fans by not producing enough USA hockey jerseys after the gold medal win
My Hot Seat: Fanatics and Nike... They thought that Canada was gonna win the gold, so they just did not make enough USA jerseys. And so by the time USA won the gold, they were already sold out. It's disgusting. Drop the ball.
PFT put the NFL rule book on notice because the UFL is already coming for the crown with four-point field goals and banned punting. He’s not a fan of the gimmicks, especially if they make field goals more prominent than they already are.
PFT CommenterThe UFL's three-point conversion and no punting rules are too gimmicky
The UFL just unveiled their rules today. A little bit gimmicky. They're doing a four point field goal for long field goals. You're not allowed to punt inside the 50 yard line. And then they've got one, two, and three point conversions. I don't like the banning of punting inside the 50. Field goals are worth three points. We don't want more field goals.
Big Cat wrapped up the segment with a massive pivot on the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Originally, he thought it was the most unnecessary fight in history, until he heard the venue. If you put two legends in their late 40s inside a giant glowing orb, Big Cat is buying the PPV.
Big CatMayweather and Pacquiao fighting at the Sphere is the coolest possible sporting event
Mayweather and Pacquiao were fighting again. Mayweather's 49, Pacquiao is 47. Why? This sucks. [PFT says it's at the Sphere]. Sphere? Oh fuck. I'm in. I'm so in. I'm so fucking in. That's awesome. The first sporting event. Sick.
## Dianna Russini on the NFL Landscape Our good friend Dianna Russini joined the show to give the actual inside scoop on what’s happening at the bars in Indy. She’s hearing that the AJ Brown era in Philadelphia is nearing a very messy end. Despite the success on the field, the vibes in that locker room seem to have curdled beyond repair.
Dianna RussiniAJ Brown and the Philadelphia Eagles relationship is likely finished
I think AJ Brown's been pretty open about wanting to move on. I think there's hope from some Philly fans that they can make this work, but sometimes it's just better to just split and go in separate ways. I expect a lot of that to heat up over the next few days. We'll probably have an answer very soon. This relationship is probably done.
She also dropped some major news regarding the Raiders' defensive heartbeat, Maxx Crosby. Between the way his injury was handled and the coaching changes, the star pass rusher might be looking for a change of scenery, and the Ravens are a team to watch.
Dianna RussiniMaxx Crosby being traded by the Raiders would not be a surprise
I think the frustration he had was how they managed him and his injury this year. When they shut him down, that went against what he's about. I will not be surprised if that [Maxx Crosby trade] winds up happening. The Ravens... doesn't that just fit?
Dianna didn't stop there. She weighed in on the Vikings' quarterback dilemma, suggesting that if they move on from the current plan, they might look toward the desert for a high-profile replacement.
Dianna RussiniThe Minnesota Vikings are a likely landing spot for Kyler Murray if Arizona moves on
I'm curious to see if Minnesota checks that [Kyler Murray] out. That could be interesting, right? You look so short in purple.
## Guys on Chicks and Olympic Leftovers To wrap things up, the guys looked back at the Olympics one last time. PFT is ready to overhaul the Winter Games by adding events that actually matter to people who live in the cold, like basic survival and hunting.
PFT CommenterBig game hunting and winter survival should be added as Winter Olympic sports
I do agree with big game hunting [as an Olympic sport], that would rock dudes. It's like you go out in the wilderness and then you just have to weigh like, how much bear did you come back with? The Olympic sport of just watching dudes in the middle of the woods who can start a fire faster. I'd watch that.
Finally, Big Cat defended the honor of figure skaters everywhere. He argued that while sprinting is cool, being the second-best at a technical skill you can't even perform on a sidewalk is much more impressive than being the second-fastest person in a straight line.
Big CatSilver or Bronze in figure skating is more impressive than in a race
I think getting silver or bronze in figure skating is more impressive than silver or bronze in a race. Because silver and bronze in a race is like, yeah, you just weren't the fastest. Like there's only one fastest. But if someone walked in like, I got silver in the 100 meter dash, you're not the fastest. Silver in figure skating? Holy shit, that's impressive.
If you see Max this weekend, make sure to ask him why he ran away from Big Dom like a coward.
