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Jameis Winston on Being a Kingdom Man, Florida State, and Eating W’s
Super Bowl week has officially kicked off in Las Vegas, and the energy is already off the charts. Big Cat and PFT arrived in town just as the news broke that the Commanders hired Kliff Kingsbury, which has everyone speculating about a massive trade between Washington and Chicago for the number one pick. Big Cat is already smelling a desperate overpay coming from PFT’s side.
Big CatThe Commanders have overplayed their hand in trying to get Caleb Williams
I would make the guess right now that the Commanders have already fucked this up because no one has overplayed their hand more than the Commanders have already overplayed their hand. ... You guys have overplayed your hand to the point where it's like obvious that you're lusting for this guy. And that's a bad spot to be in a negotiation three months out.
PFT isn't exactly shying away from the desperation, though. He’s leaning into the idea that when you have a chance to grab a generational quarterback, the price tag doesn't really matter in the long run.
PFT CommenterPaying extra for a top-tier franchise quarterback is actually an underpayment
I would say that a little, an overpayment [for a top-five quarterback] is actually an underpayment. If you're getting a top five quarterback, or a guy that would evolve into a top five quarterback in the NFL, it is worth it.
While the draft talk is heating up, the immediate focus is on the Big Game. PFT is putting his money where his mouth is, banking on the Niners to finally be the team that solves the Mahomes puzzle.
PFT CommenterThe 49ers will stop Patrick Mahomes in Super Bowl LVIII
I put in the biggest bet of my life on the 49ers. And I feel like we can stop Patrick Mahomes. ... We can be the ones to do it. This is it. ... We can do this. We can be the ones to stop him.
Max's Mile High Disaster
Before the football talk could really get going, the guys had to address the elephant on the plane. Max flew into Vegas from New York and happened to sit right next to NFL reporter Diana Russini. It turns out Max isn't exactly a five-star seatmate. Russini reported to PFT that Max spent the flight eating a burrito like a monster, blasting techno, and—most importantly—ripping farts in his sleep that smelled like a diaper genie. Max tried to blame it on the proximity to the bathroom, but the guys weren't buying it. It’s a tough day to be the burrito boy.
The White Whale: Jameis Winston
Jameis Winston finally made it to the studio, and it was everything we hoped for. He is a one-of-one personality who treats every word with the intensity of a pre-snap read. He went deep on his time with the Saints and his relationship with Drew Brees, but he also got real about the technical side of the game. For anyone wondering if Jameis was literally playing blind for years, he clarified that while he wasn't blind, the LASIK surgery changed everything for his depth perception.
Jameis WinstonMy depth perception improved instantly after having LASIK surgery
The depth perception was the biggest thing. ... I just feel like the depth of a linebacker, like eight yards and 12 yards is completely different. ... It's just like, it's no second guess. It's no, it's no, it's no. Like I said, no second guessing. It's just trust and confirm and let it rip.
Jameis also shared his love for baseball, claiming he was hitting 98 MPH at Florida State and firmly believes he could have made it to the Big Leagues if he hadn't focused on football. He even explained how the mechanics of being a switch hitter helped his rotation as a quarterback.
Jameis WinstonI definitely would have made it to the major leagues in baseball
I miss baseball so much and, and I, I truly believe that me not playing baseball did not allow me to achieve certain athletic movements on the football field that I was when I was playing baseball every single day. ... I do believe that I would, I would've made it to the show. ... At the end of Florida State I was top nine at 98 [MPH].
What makes Jameis so fascinating is his unwavering philosophy on life. He doesn't believe in the concept of luck, preferring to see every moment as intentional. When asked about where he might play next, he didn't just name a team; he described himself as a force of nature that improves whatever city he lands in.
Jameis WinstonI am the attraction and the city; I bring joy, integrity, and increase to any location
I feel like I'm the attraction. I'm the thing, like I'm the city that is gonna bring joy, love, trust, peace, integrity to any location that I'm at because I'm a man of increase. Wherever it may be, that city is gonna be getting someone that is ready. A kingdom man that is prepared to grow everyone around them.
He also gave some love to his former teammate Mike Evans, who he believes is criminally ignored by the national media despite putting up historic numbers every single season.
Jameis WinstonMike Evans is the most underrated player in the NFL
I don't know who's more underrated [between Lavonte David and Demario Davis], but I know the caliber of men they both are and I know both of them should be and will be Hall of Famers. I feel like the most underrated player I play with, honestly, that people don't give enough respect to is Mike Evans. ... He don't complain about nothing. ... And you leave him off all pros, you leave him off pro bowls and stuff like that. I'm just like, man, like they, the world, the NFL culture don't know what they missing with Mike Evans.
Who's Back and The Grammys
In Who's Back of the Week, Big Cat highlighted the rise of Indiana State’s Robbie Avila. The man known as "Cream Abdul-Jabbar" is wearing rec specs and dominating the Missouri Valley, and Big Cat thinks he’s destined for March Madness stardom. He also pointed out that the big schools in Indiana are currently terrified of the Sycamores.
Big CatIndiana is scared to play Indiana State in basketball
Do you know that Indiana state, Indiana doesn't play Indiana state because they just embarrassed him every time they play him. Indiana State, I think last time they played 'em was like 2017 and they won by like 20. Damn. So Indiana's just scared of 'em.
The show wrapped up with a very professional Grammys recap from Max and Memes. They touched on Taylor Swift’s new album announcement, Killer Mike getting arrested immediately after winning three awards, and a potential "confirmed" moment regarding Stevie Wonder's vision during the ceremony.
MemesStevie Wonder is definitely blind because he missed Mariah Carey's hand at the Grammys
He presented an award to Mariah Carey this weekend and she walked up and he was left his hand shaking. [Mariah Carey] walked up and he was left his hand shaking... Stevie Wonder, confirmed [blind].
It’s going to be a long, wild week in Vegas, but starting it off with the gospel of Jameis is the only way to do it.
We’re all just looking to scrape the bowl and eat a W.
