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Billy’s 2023 QB Bracket, NBA Playoff Drama, and NHL Worry Levels
We’re coming to you remote this time, giving the show a bit of an old-school feel as we navigate a wild week in sports. The NBA playoffs are officially in the 'poking the bear' phase, and nobody is doing it louder than Dillon Brooks. After the Grizzlies took down the Lakers without Ja Morant, Brooks decided to let the world know he doesn't respect anyone until they drop 40 on him. Big Cat is already circling Game 3 as a defining moment for the King.
Big CatGame 3 against the Grizzlies is LeBron James' first true legacy game
It is now, I'm gonna say it right now. Game three for LeBron is a legacy game. His first ever legacy game. His entire legacy if he doesn't score 40.
While the Lakers deal with Brooks, the Timberwolves are dealing with a different kind of problem. PFT and Big Cat took some time to try and categorize Karl-Anthony Towns, who seems to occupy a unique space of being incredibly talented while simultaneously being the guy you least want in a big moment.
Big CatKarl-Anthony Towns is the 'worst best guy' in the NBA
Is Karl Anthony Towns just the, the worst like, best guy in the league. He's gotta be right. He probably the worst, best... He's so good. And he also sucks at the exact same time, right? He's the yeah, he's the best player that sucks.
Speaking of big moments, Max was live at the Sixers-Nets game and he didn't just see a win; he saw a conspiracy. Between the James Harden ejection and Joel Embiid narrowly avoiding one for a kick to the groin, Max is convinced the league was trying to manufacture a longer series for the TV ratings.
MaxThe NBA rigged Game 3 of the Sixers-Nets series to extend it
No, I mean it, it was just blatant at halftime. There was, there was something that happened. There was something that happened at halftime... The Nets had zero fouls in the second half until five minutes to go in the fourth quarter. It was insane. They obviously wanted a series they wanted, but they wanted the game to go more than four games.
Over in the NHL, the vibe is significantly more stressed. Hank is currently in the middle of a full-blown panic attack regarding the Bruins. Despite their historic regular season, the absence of Patrice Bergeron and the general pressure of the postseason has him fearing the worst for the Presidents' Trophy winners.
HankPresidents' Trophy winners rarely do well in the NHL playoffs
I don't know what the stats are, but for my personal feel, it doesn't feel like President's Cups teams do well.
In the spirit of high stakes, PFT decided to put his lungs on the line for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After seeing them actually show some signs of life, he's willing to go to extreme lengths if they finally pull off a Stanley Cup run.
PFT CommenterI will smoke crack if the Toronto Maple Leafs win the Stanley Cup
I'll smoke crack if the, if the [Maple Leafs] win the Stanley Cup. How about that? I'll match. I'll take a hit of secondhand crack.
Then came the main event: Billy’s 2023 QB Bracket. In a segment that Big Cat accurately described as a 'stress test for the AWLs,' Billy broke down his top 12 prospects based on a mix of talent, frame, and whether or not they complain about handcuffs. Billy is particularly out on Bryce Young’s size, fearing the number one overall pick might just snap in half behind an NFL offensive line.
Billy FootballBryce Young is too small and has a slender frame that will lead to injuries
I get the Bryce Young hype. I get it. The thing is... you can't put 30 pounds on Bryce Young. His frame is, his frame is just, it does, it's not gonna work. If you look at his frame, he's slender at the shoulders... Because of that, like, he's gonna be more injury prone.
Billy also introduced some new scouting criteria: Pro Day leadership. He wasn't impressed by Anthony Richardson intentionality after hitting the ceiling with a pass, viewing it as a lack of originality rather than a display of freakish athleticism.
Billy FootballAnthony Richardson is a 'follower' because he copied Will Levis hitting the ceiling at his pro day
Anthony Richardson did it and said that he hit the roof on purpose because Will Levis did it. This is my red flag. I want my quarterback to be a leader, not a follower. Like he was copying someone else. He was like following the lead.
Despite the hype for the top guys, Billy’s bracket ended with a surprise winner. Between the hand size and the potential to land in a better developmental spot, Billy is riding with Hendon Hooker as the true gem of this class.
Billy FootballHendon Hooker will be the best quarterback of the 2023 draft class
Hendon Hooker wins... I think Hendon Hooker has the best combination of falling to a bad spot and having good enough talent to like make it in the long run.
We wrapped things up with Fyre Fest of the week, featuring Big Cat’s 10-hot-dog marathon and Jake’s horrific ingrown toenail situation. We'll be back in the studio Sunday to kick off heavy draft coverage.
Just remember, if your quarterback can’t hit the ceiling at a Pro Day, he probably shouldn't be your quarterback.
