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Joe Burrow on Heisman Win, Coach O, and NFL Week 15 Recap
We broke our ironclad rule of no guests on Mondays for a massive exception. Not even 24 hours after lifting the trophy in New York, Joe Burrow was in the studio to talk about his whirlwind year. The LSU legend broke down his recruitment, his relationship with Coach O, and even gave us a scouting report on his own "thickness" as he prepares for the NFL draft. He also took some time to settle a major food debate, confirming what Big Cat has been saying for years.
Joe BurrowSkyline Chili is disgusting
I hate that stuff. It's not real chili. It's just sauce... Cincinnati's going to hate me, but I hate that stuff.
Joe Burrow was an open book, sharing stories about Coach O walking down the hallways of the LSU facility singing "Hold That Tiger" once a day just to keep the vibes high. While the Heisman is nice, Joe Burrow made it clear he is ready to get back to practice and focus on a National Championship. He even set some goals for the combine, looking to show off a little speed.
Joe BurrowI am hoping to run a 4.6 40-yard dash
I'm hoping to hit 4-6. That would be blazing for me.
NFL Week 15 Recap
Before we got to the Heisman winner, Big Cat and PFT broke down a wild Week 15. Jameis Winston continues to be the most electric player in the league, throwing back-to-back 450-yard games while balancing out his touchdowns with his signature interceptions. PFT thinks it is time to start talking about his legacy in a different light.
PFT CommenterJameis Winston is a Hall of Famer
He's a Hall of Famer. No one else has done that [throw back-to-back 450-plus yard games].
In the AFC South, the Texans took control by beating the Titans in Nashville. It was a classic Houston performance that reinforced Big Cat’s theory about their emotional volatility as a franchise.
Big CatThe Texans cycle perfectly between statement wins and statement losses
The Texans now have gone statement win, statement loss, statement win. And that sums up the Texans perfectly. They just flip-flop. They beat the Patriots on primetime, they laid an egg against a bad Broncos team, and then they go into Nashville against the hottest team in the NFL and beat them in their building.
Speaking of the AFC, Big Cat is officially sounding the alarm on the Chiefs. While everyone is talking about the Ravens and Patriots, Patrick Mahomes is starting to look like his old self again, and the defense is actually making plays.
Big CatThe Chiefs are the forgotten team in the AFC and will be dangerous in January
It does feel like the Chiefs are kind of the forgotten team in the AFC... This is the team that I feel like we're going to get to January. I'm like, oh, yeah, remember the Chiefs? Remember they were the one seed last year and had the MVP? They're pretty fucking good.
Fraud Alerts and Crotchety Quarterbacks
In the NFC, the Packers moved to 11-3, but Big Cat and PFT aren't buying the hype. The win over the Bears was as ugly as it gets, and PFT is starting to think the issue is under center.
PFT CommenterAaron Rodgers sucks now
I think Aaron Rodgers sucks. I think Aaron Rodgers sucks now. Aaron Rodgers looks like... a shell of himself... By Aaron Rodgers saying we're going to win ugly, he's getting out in front of the story so no one is drawing attention to the fact that he sucks now.
Big Cat, still reeling from the Bears being eliminated, sees a dark path ahead where the Packers "win ugly" all the way to a Super Bowl appearance in Miami, even if they aren't actually a great team.
Big CatThe 11-3 Packers are 'frauds' who will 'win ugly' all the way to the Super Bowl
My ultimate fear is I can see it. I can see into the crystal ball, and I am scared shitless because maybe the Packers do just win ugly. And maybe that's kind of what they do... I'm going to probably keep saying that until I'm in fucking Miami being like, the Packers aren't good, but they're in the Super Bowl.
Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, Philip Rivers is playing like a man who has completely run out of damns to give. The Chargers turned the ball over seven times against the Vikings, with Rivers leading the charge in reckless fashion.
PFT CommenterPhilip Rivers has reached the 'crotchety old man' stage of his career where he just plays recklessly
Philip Rivers, he's gotten to the old crotchety man point in his career... That's how Philip Rivers plays football right now. He just says, fuck it. I'm going to throw it wherever I want to throw it. I'm going to fumble whenever I want to fumble. He just throws it down the center of the field as high as he can, as far as he can.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Freddie Kitchens is firmly on the Hot Seat after the Browns were dismantled by the Cardinals. While the roster is loaded, the coaching has been a disaster. PFT still believes the job is a gold mine for whoever takes it next, while Big Cat thinks a major roster shakeup is needed to fix the culture.
PFT CommenterThe Browns are one of the most attractive head coaching jobs because the roster is talented and ready to win
Am I super crazy to think that the Browns still aren't that far away from being a good team? Take Freddie Kitchens out of the equation... I think that the Browns might be one of the most attractive head coaching destinations for next year. They have a ton of talent. They have a franchise quarterback. They're ready to go.
Big CatThe Browns should trade Odell Beckham for offensive line help
I don't know what Odell Beckham's contract is, but they have to move on from that... If you could trade Odell Beckham for pieces that would make your line better, you'd have to do it.
On the Cool Throne, Eli Manning got his 500 career win and moved his career record to .500 in what felt like a perfect farewell performance against the Dolphins. Big Cat thinks the Giants should do the right thing and let the legend walk away on a high note.
Finally, we poured one out for the Black Hole as the Raiders played their final game in Oakland. It ended in typical Raiders fashion: a blown lead, Derek Carr paying respects to a fan in a gorilla suit, and nachos being hurled onto the field.
Next time Joe Burrow comes on the show, let's hope he's wearing a National Championship ring and a Jim McMahon-style headband.
