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Fred Smoot, NFL HoFer Isaac Bruce, And We Draft Our XFL Teams

Friday, January 26, 201812 takes

The XFL is back and it's going to change football forever (it will probably suck). We come up with Mike Greenberg Dumb Rules for the XFL including linebackers with knives, hoop pylons, and player vs fan fights (-). The NBA drafted their All Star teams and we ask how Kyrie ended up on Team Lebron and was Steph Curry drunk when he put his team together (-). Former NFL Cornerback Fred Smoot joins the show to talk about the famous Vikings Dildo Party on Lake Minnetonka, how he invented twitter, and perfecting one's trash talking game (-). Future Hall of Famer Isaac Bruce joins the show to talk about his career, did Kurt Warner ever swear, and the impact the greatest show on turf had on the NFL (-). Segments include Hermatology - Herm Edwards just found out what college recruiting is(-). Just Chill out man for the Kansas fan that showed up to Udoka Azubuike's dorm to try and fix his free throw shooting(-). PR 101 for Draymond calling Brian Windhorst "no neck" and the return of Explain it to Hank (- ).

Recap

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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

The new XFL is probably going to suck

I'll give you – it's going to suck. We all agree, right? It's probably going to suck. It's going to be shitty football. The problem with... The XFL is this weird thing.

The 2020 XFL was actually widely praised for its quality and rules before COVID-19 ended the season, so the 'sucking' part was largely incorrect.
Win
Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

The XFL will force the NFL to adapt and implement things that make the NFL better

But here's what it will do, is it's going to force the NFL to actually implement some things that make the NFL better. Because like Skycam, the XFL is going to do one or two things right, and the NFL is going to have to adapt and implement those things.

The NFL has since adopted several XFL-style innovations, including revamped kickoff rules and betting-friendly broadcasts.
Loss
Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Jerry Jones may have helped fund the XFL to screw over Roger Goodell

So it wouldn't shock me if Mr. Shadow Commissioner Jerry Jones maybe helped to fund the start of the NFL, gave him some of the seed money just to fuck Roger Goodell over.

There is no public evidence that Jerry Jones funded the XFL; Vince McMahon sold $100M of WWE stock to fund it.
Loss
Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

Players should be able to fight one fan per year

I would like to see them implement my longstanding idea that players should be able to fight fans. One fight a year. You get to fight any fan that mouths off to you. You get to go in there and beat their fucking ass. And if you lose that fight, you have to give your salary to the fan.

This rule was never implemented.
Push
Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Big CatBig Cat

Team LeBron is much better than Team Steph for the All-Star game

Team LeBron is way better than Team Steph. Yes. Yeah, this should be a blowout. I don't understand what Steph was doing, too.

Team LeBron won 148-145, so it was a very close game, not a blowout.
Push
Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Markelle Fultz is the first basketball player to ever have the yips

He's got the yips. He's the first basketball player to ever have the yips. I don't know. What happened? But I do know that I'm addicted to watching Markelle Fultz free throw videos.

While other basketball players have struggled, Fultz's case was historically bizarre for a top pick. Technically Nick Anderson or others might qualify, but PFT is highlighting the uniqueness.

Picks

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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018·Picks
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Josh Allen will be out of the NFL by 2020

My number one overall pick in the XFL draft is Josh Allen. Quarterback Wyoming... And he won't be in the league [NFL] by 2020.

Josh Allen became a top-tier NFL quarterback and remains a superstar well past 2020.

Interview

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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Fred SmootFred Smoot

Aaron Rodgers is the hardest quarterback to play against regardless of his receivers

If you got Aaron Rodgers throwing to you, I don't care what the last name on the back of the receiver's jersey is, Aaron is going to put the ball in places I can't get it. He's going to throw his out routes out of bounds. He's going to throw his fade routes at the back of my head.

Subjective player evaluation from a professional.
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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Fred SmootFred Smoot

I would be perfect in today's NFL because of the rule changes

Oh, I would love it. It would basically fit me perfect. I was a true cover guy... when you're playing in the NFL, hitting somebody, really crushing them is a sin. So I'm perfect in this NFL. I'm going to go out here and I'm going to intercept balls and I'm going to play football.

Subjective self-assessment of his skills vs. era.
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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Isaac BruceIsaac Bruce

NFL players could successfully perform on a plant-based diet

Absolutely. I think it would really help them. I think it'll transform them back to their rookie second season, third season type feel. And, you know, we're always looking for edge. And anytime you can attain more energy, or perform at the same level as you did in the first quarter, as you do in the fourth quarter, I think guys would really benefit from it.

Several players (like Cam Newton or Justin Fields) have since attempted vegan/vegetarian diets with varying degrees of success.
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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018
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Isaac BruceIsaac Bruce

The Patriots filmed the Rams Super Bowl walkthrough

Off the record. [Big Cat: Did the Patriots film your walkthrough at the Super Bowl?] Yes. I'll say yes. And I think it gave him an edge as well. I mean, you know, we were really rolling that year, and no one covered us... TMZ never came out with that tape. You never saw that tape. [But] he [Terrell Buckley] was beating us to spots and he hadn't been there that long and he was on the street.

The Boston Herald originally reported this but retracted it and apologized in 2008. Bruce maintains his belief, but there is no definitive proof.

Explain It To Hank

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Take Slip·Jan 26, 2018·Explain It to Hank
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Big CatBig Cat

Kirk Cousins is not a franchise quarterback because he grills steaks in aluminum foil boats

He was grilling steaks on his grill, outdoor grill, with aluminum foil boats. That right there, red flag. Not a franchise quarterback. What the fuck are you doing, dude? ... It sounds like maybe he's got a dirty grill. Just scrape that shit up, Kurt.

Subjective, but Kirk Cousins has remained a starter for years while the 'foil steak' video remains a legendary piece of 'Kirk Cousins is weird' lore.