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George Kittle, Maxx Crosby, and Super Bowl 58 Props
The vibes in Las Vegas are officially at a fever pitch as Big Cat, PFT, and Hank wrap up their residency at the Super Bowl. The energy is high, the sleep is minimal, and the prop bets are getting increasingly dangerous. Between Hank’s roulette heater and Big Cat’s light stalking of an unnamed commissioner on behalf of a friend, it is clear the Super Bowl has finally arrived.
Super Bowl 58 Picks and Predictions
Big Cat is leaning toward the Chiefs, largely because he refuses to bet against the inevitability of Patrick Mahomes. He’s also putting a lot of faith in the man behind the curtain for the Kansas City defense.
Big CatThe Chiefs defense is better than people realize and Steve Spagnuolo will put on a masterclass in the Super Bowl
I think the Chiefs defense is better than people realize. And I think Spags [Steve Spagnuolo] is going to put on a masterclass... Mahomes is Mahomes. And there's just so many things that I just keep going back to like the Chiefs. They've just been there, done that. They know how to win these games.
PFT is looking at the coaching matchup with a skeptical eye toward San Francisco. While Kyle Shanahan is a verified genius, the question of whether he can finish the job in the biggest moments remains.
PFT CommenterKyle Shanahan might not be a 'clutch' coach
I was like, can a coach be clutch? You don't normally hear about coaches being clutch. Maybe Kyle Shanahan's just not clutch.
Naturally, the conversation turned to the most important part of the game: the prop bets. PFT is seeking vengeance after last year’s Harrison Butker disaster by doubling down on a very specific outcome for the uprights.
PFT CommenterThere will be no doinked field goals or extra points in Super Bowl 58
No fucking doinks. Oh no doinks. We're running it back. I got doinked big time last year and I just realized I'm talking about Moody and even his makes are close to being misses. And also last year it was Butker. But he's a good kicker. There's no chance he double doinks. No chance. So what I'm doing is I'm going to have my vengeance on the doink from last year. And I'm going to double my bet this year and go, no doinks.
Hank, meanwhile, is looking at the special teams unit to provide him with a payday. He’s convinced the adrenaline of the Super Bowl will lead to at least one punter over-kicking their coverage.
HankAt least one punt in Super Bowl 58 will result in a touchback
Will any punt result in a touchback? ... I'll be loading up, unloading the clip, emptying the clip, putting it all on this one prop. ... There's gonna be a fucking touchback on one of these punts for sure.
The Final Nerd Nuggets and Prop Chaos
Jake Marsh arrived with a final slate of Nerd Nuggets to close out the season. While Big Cat and PFT were mostly interested in grading them on a scale of zero to five, Jake dropped a statistical bombshell about a certain SEC powerhouse’s lack of production on the game's biggest stage.
Jake MarshNo player who finished college at Alabama has ever scored a point in Super Bowl history
With the 49ers and Chiefs having no Alabama players on the active roster, a remarkable streak will continue. No player who finished college at Alabama has scored a point in the history of the Super Bowl. Players from 143 other colleges ranging from the Coast Guard (one point) to Miami (84) have scored in a Super Bowl.
To help settle the betting cards, Jake also threw out a specific prediction for the post-game celebration that involves some high-level hydration.
Jake MarshThe winning coach of Super Bowl 58 will have 'sport water' poured on them during the Gatorade bath
I like color of body armor poured on winning coach clear slash water. ... Body Armor sport water. ... Plus 700. Nice.
George Kittle on Vengeance and McCaffrey
Our good friend George Kittle joined the show from the 49ers' team hotel. He’s back in the Super Bowl for the first time since the 2019 season, and he hasn't forgotten the promise he made to himself on the sideline in Miami. Kittle opened up about his journey from being a 175-pound high schooler with zero major offers to becoming the best tight end in the league.
He also touched on the heartbreak of last year's NFC Championship game and what could have been if the Niners had stayed healthy.
George KittleThe 49ers would have beaten the Eagles in the 2023 NFC Championship if Brock Purdy hadn't been injured
I was a huge fan of our game plan. ... I believe that we would've won with Brock. 'cause I think he's such a good player. ... At least it would've been a close game. 'cause that everyone's like, oh, we beat you by 24. I'm like, dude, come on. I didn't have a quarterback for two quarters.
Kittle was quick to praise his teammate Christian McCaffrey, noting that the star running back makes everyone else's job significantly easier by drawing every eye on the defense.
George KittleA Christian McCaffrey touchdown is the surest bet in all of sports
I think the surest bet in all of sports is Christian McCaffrey touchdown. He just scores every time no matter what... in our offense, you can see that in the seven years that I've been here is when we get to the red zone, we're gonna run the ball and try to run the ball in. And then you throw Christian into it, and it's like, okay, well we're gonna design a play for Deebo to score. You could be the second read, George, you're gonna be here. And then fourth read one-on-one versus their Mike linebacker is gonna be Christian McCaffrey. Oh, that's an easy tolo it in there.
Maxx Crosby and the Raider Way
Maxx Crosby stopped by to talk about his incredible season and the new era in Las Vegas under Antonio Pierce. Crosby is the definition of a "try-hard," a label he wears with pride as he refuses to ever leave the field. He went deep on his sobriety journey, explaining how it became his superpower on the field, and gave his blueprint for how to handle the most dangerous quarterback in the league.
Maxx CrosbyThe key to defending Patrick Mahomes is keeping him in the pocket and hitting him all game
You have to be coordinated. You have to do your absolute best... everything in your power and energy, every fiber in your body to keep [Mahomes] in the pocket. If he keeps plays alive, that's where he is magical. He does all the crazy shit. Throws the left-handed and he just finds people. But if you keep 'em in the pocket, that's your best bet. And I'm not saying it's a hundred percent's gonna stop him, but that's your best chance... you have to hit him all game and make him uncomfortable.
Crosby didn't hold back when Big Cat asked about the different temperaments of NFL quarterbacks. While he respects Mahomes for his toughness, he noted that not every signal-caller handles the heat the same way.
Maxx CrosbyMany quarterbacks in the NFL are 'bitches' who cry to the refs when hit
[Patrick Mahomes] is not a bitch. He's gonna keep coming back. He's gonna keep playing... [Big Cat: What quarterback is a bitch?] I won't name any names, but there's more than one. There's a lot of them that cry. Yeah. It is what it is.
Jersey Jerry even crashed the interview to settle a long-standing DM dispute over a signed jersey. After some light bickering, Jerry made a bold claim about Crosby’s future hardware.
Jersey JerryMaxx Crosby will win Defensive Player of the Year next season
I will be putting a wager on Maxx Crosby to win Defensive Player of the Year next year. I think next year, Maxx, you're gonna win the title next year. I really do.
Boomer’s Final Word
To wrap things up, Chris Berman joined the guys to give his legendary insight. Boomer is feeling a specific connection for the Chiefs' first score, which led Big Cat to construct a parlay that would quite literally change his life if it hits.
Chris BermanMarquez Valdes-Scantling will score the first touchdown of Super Bowl 58
Are we so happy with Valdes-Scantling? [Big Cat: Okay, down. It's in.] Now that's gotta be a big number. Marquez Valdes-Scantling first touchdown.
Big CatI am betting $5,000 on a Kyle Juszczyk anytime touchdown and Marquez Valdes-Scantling first touchdown parlay to win $1 million
I'm gonna parlay [Kyle] Juszczyk anytime touchdown with Marquez Valdes-Scantling first touchdown. Five grand to win $1 million. Done.
If that ticket cashes, Big Cat is retiring on the spot, so everyone keep your fingers crossed for a very specific start to the game.
Let’s go have ourselves a Super Bowl Sunday.
