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Hank Azaria on Brockmire, Randy Moss's Derby Picks, and Uncle Chaps Roasts
Big Cat and PFT Commenter open the show in "LeBronto," paying respects to the city that LeBron James now officially owns after dismantling the Raptors yet again. While Kyle Lowry showed up, DeMar DeRozan went missing in action, leading to a grim realization about the state of the Eastern Conference.
Big CatLeBron James literally owns the entire 'state' of Canada and the city of Toronto
LeBron owns them. He literally owns the entire state of Canada and the city of Toronto.
With the Cavs looking dominant despite their regular-season struggles, Big Cat pointed out that we might have already seen the toughest test LeBron will face before the Finals.
Big CatThe Indiana Pacers were the toughest competition for the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference
What if the Indiana Pacers were the toughest competition for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East? I'm just saying. You can now say that.
Meanwhile, the Celtics are currently in the process of ending "The Process." After Ben Simmons put up a legendary stinker with only one point, the guys debated if he even counts as a rookie anymore.
PFT CommenterBen Simmons should be eligible for Rookie of the Postseason next year because he didn't show up for this one
Do you think Ben Simmons should be eligible for rookie of the postseason next year because he didn't show up for this one?
Hank Azaria on Darnold, the Mets, and Announcer Voices
Friend of the program Hank Azaria joined the show to talk about the premiere of *Brockmire* Season 2 and his shared suffering as a Jets and Mets fan. Hank is surprisingly optimistic about the new leadership in Queens, even if being a Mets fan feels like being the Stephen Baldwin of New York sports.
Hank AzariaMickey Callaway and Dave Eiland are the real deal for the Mets
I believe in Mickey Callaway and Dave Eiland. I think that that might be real. Like, I have more faith than a Met fan would normally have in what's going on.
As a Jets fan, Hank is all-in on Sam Darnold, despite the massive forehead. The conversation shifted to the 2018 QB class as a whole, with Big Cat expressing some serious skepticism about whether any of these guys will actually be in the league in three years.
Big CatI think all the quarterbacks drafted in the first round have very high bust potential
I think all the quarterbacks drafted in the first round have very high bust potential. Rosen was my favorite of the group. Darnold, Rosen, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Baker, you could tell me in three years all out of the league, and I would be like, yeah, okay. Because it's one of those things in the NFL, you just talk yourself into these guys.
Hank countered by focusing on the physical tools of the Bills' new signal-caller, while also noting the one trait that every modern QB needs to survive in a league with declining offensive line play.
Hank AzariaJosh Allen has the highest ceiling of any quarterback in the 2018 draft class
I almost think [Josh] Allen might have ultimately the highest ceiling.
Hank AzariaEscapability is the most important trait for modern quarterbacks
The most important thing is quarterbacks need going forward... it's escapability.
Kentucky Derby Picks with Randy Moss
The original Randy Moss stopped by to help the award-winning listeners get rich at the track. He started by debunking the "Curse of Apollo," the long-standing trend that horses who didn't race as two-year-olds can't win the Derby. According to Randy, trainers are just treating horses like millennial pitchers these days.
Randy MossThe Curse of Apollo in the Kentucky Derby is absolute BS
To be honest with you, 2018, it's absolute BS. It should have gone up in flames six years ago with a horse named Bodie Meister... now this year there are two horses, Justify... and Magnum Moon... it matters not even a little bit.
When it came down to the actual betting card, Randy didn't overthink the top of the board but provided some value for the exotics.
Randy MossJustify is the most likely winner of the Kentucky Derby
I think Justify is probably the most likely winner, although he's going to be the favorite.
Randy MossMidnight Bisou will win the Kentucky Oaks
I think the winner of the Oaks is going to be a horse named Midnight Bisou... She comes from behind, makes this electrifying move from off the pace.
Who's Back and Uncle Chaps Roasts
In a quick brain dump, Big Cat and PFT discussed the news of Jason Witten heading to the *Monday Night Football* booth. PFT noticed a suspicious change in Witten's hairline that suggests he's been planning this media move for a while, while Big Cat felt for Kurt Warner, who seemingly got passed over for a guy who has never spoken into a professional microphone.
PFT CommenterJason Witten got hair plugs this offseason as part of his preparation for a TV career
You're not going to be able to sit there and tell me that Jason Witten didn't go into this offseason knowing he was going to be on TV next year... because that is not a football move.
Big CatKurt Warner deserved the Monday Night Football job over Jason Witten
I actually think [Kurt Warner] should have gotten the job [over Jason Witten]... Your point that you should probably get it over Jason Witten because Jason Witten has never spoken into a microphone... That's a good point.
The show wrapped up with Uncle Chaps coming into the studio to read the latest batch of five-star roasts from the iTunes reviews. Between being called "mentally handicapped frat kids" and being accused of "offensive appropriation of Canadian culture," the guys took it all in stride before reminding everyone that Blake Griffin is in the studio for Monday's show.
Just remember, if you're betting the Derby, do what you won't and put it all on the horse with the most E's in its name.
