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Lane Johnson and Jameis Winston on Super Bowl 59 and Ending Racism
It is officially Max Week in New Orleans. The energy is high, the air is thick with gumbo, and according to Roger Goodell, the NFL has finally achieved its ultimate goal. Big Cat and PFT opened the show by celebrating the fact that the league is removing the 'End Racism' stencils from the end zones, because as we all know, if it's not on the field, the problem must be solved.
PFT CommenterThe NFL replacing 'End Racism' stencils in the end zone means racism has been officially defeated
We ended racism. No more 'End Racism' in the end zone. It only took four years. 2021 we decided let's do something... we fucking painted that shit in end zones and we did it and we put it on the backs of helmets and now racism's dead. Done. Choose love is also gone. We're choosing hate... calling time out to hate now so that you can get better at hating when you get back.
Speaking of solved problems, the guys looked at the absolute chaos in Cleveland. Myles Garrett has requested a trade, and Big Cat isn't blaming him for wanting to spend his prime years somewhere that actually scores points. Max immediately went into GM mode, and while he’s supposed to be focused on Sunday, he couldn't help but dream about adding a certain pass rusher to the Birds' roster.
MaxMyles Garrett will probably end up on the Eagles
Where do you think Miles Garrett's gonna end up? [Max]: I probably Eagle.
Before getting to the interviews, the crew dissected the Mavericks' trade of Luka Doncic to the Lakers. Between the reports of Luka’s weight and Nico Harrison being 'heisted' at a coffee shop, the guys agreed that this might be the most lopsided move in NBA history. Big Cat was particularly incensed by the management's logic.
Big CatThe Mavericks trading Luka Doncic is absolute malpractice
Nico Harrison — this guy should be in person... Malpractice. Malpractice. Yeah. The only guy literally deserves to be in prison. The only — it was, it's malpractice. The only way you could reasonably get over it is if like, Luca ends up being like 320 pounds.
Lane Johnson for the People
Future Hall of Famer Lane Johnson joined the show ahead of his third Super Bowl appearance. The vibes were immaculate as Lane talked about the Eagles' identity and the toughness of guys like Landon Dickerson and Cam Jurgens. He also addressed the rumors about his future, making it clear that he isn't quite ready to ride off into the sunset just yet.
Lane JohnsonI am not retiring from the NFL after this Super Bowl
Asking how much money they got left. Okay. I like that. That's a good answer. But you're not retiring... I'm not retiring after this game. I said yeah. [Big Cat]: That would be funny if you just waited till like preseason game one and then retired. [Lane Johnson]: That would be funny. It's just, yeah, you gotta let the guys upstairs know.
Lane also gave his take on where this current squad ranks in franchise history. While the 2017 team that beat the Patriots holds a special place, he knows that winning another ring on Sunday would change the conversation entirely.
Lane JohnsonThe 2017 Eagles are still the best team until this current team wins on Sunday
I feel like we may be more talented than last year's Super Bowl. I don't know if this as talented as '17. That's still the best team until, you know, if we win this one, prove otherwise.
We also got a legendary update on Big Cat’s year-long tradition of texting the wrong phone number for Lane. It turns out some random guy has been receiving Max’s spit-take videos and championship DVD pitches for months. To cap things off, Lane reacted to Max’s unhinged, alcohol-fueled pump-up speech from the Barstool dinner on Monday night.
The Jameis Winston Experience
Jameis Winston returned to the program to remind everyone why he is one of the most electric humans on the planet. He’s in New Orleans this week working with Fox, and he’s ready to show the world the culture of his city. Jameis reflected on his season in Cleveland, his 'Lord deliver me from pick-sixes' moment, and his failed attempt at building a snowman in New Orleans.
Jameis WinstonNIL would have completely neutralized the crab legs controversy by allowing collectives to pay for them legally
I just want to educate everyone about the new addition of NIL and the things that it allows our young athletes to do... before NIL if you did anything illegal you would get suspended... when NIL started a lot of opportunities and doors that were already open were reopened with the birth of a collective... that crab leg thing would've never been like, 'oh my gosh.' I would've had so many crab legs.
Beyond the humor, Jameis was deeply philosophical about the quarterback position. He knows the narrative surrounding his game, but he remains steadfast in the belief that winning is the only stat that defines greatness. He even gave a glowing endorsement of Jalen Hurts, noting that people often overlook the most important quality in a signal-caller.
Jameis WinstonJalen Hurts possesses the most important quality of a quarterback: the ability to win
I've always admired Jalen Hurts and what he does from the quarterback position. Because I think a lot of people shortchange him. And what he does is he does the most important quality of a quarterback, and that is to win.
Jameis also shared some life wisdom regarding his son turning seven, explaining a theory that has Big Cat reconsidering his own parenting choices and his vocabulary around the house.
Jameis WinstonChildren reach a critical development stage at age seven where they absorb every word and begin making independent decisions
My aunt, she always told me that the age of seven is when the kids, they lose their subconscious and they start to really take in every word that you say and they go start making decisions on their own. So when I'm in my quiet time, that's the thing is I'm thinking about like, man, how can I serve my son who about to be seven? 'Cause I know it's his own time.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne and FAQs
In Hot Seat/Cool Throne, Hank went after the MLB for firing an umpire who shared a gambling account, which we all agree is pre-crime behavior. Big Cat highlighted a genius message board theory for a college football 'Talent Railroad' that would allow mediocre programs to cycle into national title contention.
Big CatThe 'Underground Talent Railroad' transfer strategy is a genius college football idea
Let's create a network where we're all transparent with each other every fifth year. Each one of us can take its turn having the A team... PIT gets to have the 22 best players between the five programs... I don't hate it. I love it. I actually don't hate it at all. I love it.
PFT gave Kendrick Lamar the Cool Throne for his five-Grammy sweep, cementing the most lopsided beef victory since the invention of microphones. To wrap it all up, Max gave his updated Super Bowl prediction, and the Eagles' projected lead is only growing as we get closer to kickoff.
MaxThe Eagles will defeat the Chiefs 38-24 in Super Bowl 59
38-24. [Big Cat]: Wow, so it was 32-24 on Monday's show. We're now the Eagles have gotten better from Monday to Wednesday. [Max]: I feel great. I'm ready to go. I'm ready for Sunday.
If the Eagles win, expect Max to be the most unbearable person in the continental United States by Monday morning.
