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Donovan McNabb on T.O. Beef, NFL Draft Shocker, and Vanny Woodhead Trials
Day one of the 2017 NFL Draft is in the books, and the city of Philadelphia provided the perfect, guttural backdrop of boos for Roger Goodell. While the fans were busy booing, Ryan Pace was busy bidding against himself. The Bears moved up exactly one spot to grab Mitchell Trubisky, a move that left the league stunned and Big Cat in a state of deep, defensive soul-searching.
Big CatMitchell Trubisky will be good for the Bears
I'm going to spin zone it real quick. I think [Mitchell Trubisky] is going to be good, okay? And he gets to learn behind Mike Glennon and Mark Sanchez... He actually had, I read this stat because I was digging deep trying to sell myself on this. I have 66% completion rate under pressure. Highest of any quarterback drafted in the first round.
While the Bears were busy overpaying, John Lynch and the 49ers were playing chess. The draft had everything: Tack McKinley dropping F-bombs while holding a portrait of his grandmother, running backs actually going early, and the Raiders deciding that the low-key, distraction-free environment of Las Vegas is the perfect spot for Gareon Conley.
PFT CommenterGareon Conley is better off in Las Vegas than Cleveland
Do you think that [Gareon] Conley's going to be better off getting away from Cleveland where there's all these nightlife and temptations and all that and going to a low-key place like Las Vegas? I think that'll keep him in line... The desert heat might dry you out. Stay out of trouble.
Donovan McNabb in the Van
Philly legend Donovan McNabb joined the show, and in true PMT fashion, the interview took place in the back of Vanny Woodhead. McNabb was a remarkably good sport about sitting on a carpet that smells like Red Bull and stale cigarettes. He reflected on his own draft night experience getting booed in New York, Andy Reid’s legendary Tommy Bahama collection, and the real reason the Eagles' locker room dynamic fractured during the T.O. years.
Donovan McNabbTerrell Owens' locker room issues were his own fault
If it happens once, then it's kind of overblown. If it happens twice, let's kind of see what's going on. If it happens more than three times, then sometimes it's maybe not anyone else. It may be you... [His antics] wasn't such a problem until it hit the media. Then now he has to defend himself in the media.
McNabb didn't hold back on his former teammates or his rivals. When asked about Tony Romo’s Hall of Fame credentials, he pointed to the playoff record. When asked about his own future, it turns out the jersey hasn't been officially hung up for the right price.
Donovan McNabbI would come out of retirement to play for the Browns for $15-18 million
If Cleveland offered you, let's just say $15 million a year, are you coming back? Absolutely... 15 to 18 a year. I'll be back.
He also weighed in on the current crop of quarterbacks. While Big Cat is trying to convince himself that Trubisky is the savior of the Midway, McNabb isn't quite as sold on the one-year starter's resume.
Donovan McNabbDeshaun Watson is the best quarterback in the 2017 draft class
I like Deshaun Watson. I think Deshaun Watson has proven he can play in big games... I think Deshaun Watson is probably number one.
Draft Superlatives and Vanny Woodhead Updates
Beyond the Trubisky trade, Big Cat and PFT had some serious concerns about the Chiefs’ decision to move up for Patrick Mahomes. PFT is convinced the kid simply has too much arm for a guy who loves the four-yard screen as much as Andy Reid.
PFT CommenterPatrick Mahomes' arm is too strong for the Andy Reid offense
I also think it was a questionable move by Andy Reid. It doesn't really fit his system, which is throw the ball like four yards. His arm is too strong for the Andy Reid offense. He's just going to be overthrowing his receivers all day.
Big CatThe Chiefs trading up for Patrick Mahomes was the worst pick in the draft
The worst pick, I think, in the draft was Mahomes at 10 and the Chiefs trading up 17 picks to get him? Do you think they did that because they're like, yo, Ryan Pace is going to get a lot of heat? Now's our time to just go under the radar and just, who cares? No one's going to talk about us.
Between the draft analysis, the crew gave an update on the journey back from Philly. Vanny Woodhead is currently held together by prayer and asbestos. The New Jersey State Police pulled them over for being too swaggy—and also having a broken headlight, non-functional seatbelts, and a "Free Candy" sign on the side.
Around the Horn
The NBA and NHL playoffs are still grinding, and the vibes are mixed. Big Cat is dealing with the Bulls' typical dysfunction, realizing that relying on a healthy Rajon Rondo is a recipe for heartbreak.
Big CatIf Rajon Rondo is the linchpin of the Bulls season, that is a big problem
I even hate even more is people saying, oh, well, if Rondo was still in this series, the Bulls win. Yeah, probably right. But if Rajon Rondo is like the linchpin for your whole fucking season, that's a big fucking problem.
Meanwhile, PFT is reaching new levels of delusional confidence regarding his Capitals. Despite a game one loss to the Penguins, he’s refusing to touch the panic button, citing "dominance" in every category except the one that involves the puck going into the net.
PFT CommenterThe Capitals are fine and will beat the Penguins
I'm not pressing the panic button on the Caps. The Caps dominated that game. The only stat that didn't go in their favor is the score... I'm throwing the panic button out the window. I'm not going to press it... I'm not worried at all. No, if you watch the game, it was dominance by the Caps.
We wrapped up with Jimbos of the Week, featuring Hank accidentally leaking his phone number to every stoolie in America and PFT accidentally ruining the concept of the Easter Bunny for a listener's four-year-old.
Don't forget to check out the new tie-dye gear in the store so you can look as fly as PFT when he's getting pulled over by the State Police.
