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Jared Goff on Lions Grit, Mt. Rushmore of One-Time Fun, and Billy’s Farewell
Grit Week 2023 has officially reached its destination. Big Cat, PFT, and the crew have pulled the RV into Chicago, parked outside the under-construction headquarters, and finally managed to wash the smell of stale coffee and bickering off their skin. It was a week defined by Max’s wardrobe malfunctions, Jake’s allergy to everything, and Hank’s ongoing struggle to exist as a free man while Big Cat and PFT controlled his breakfast schedule.
Hall of Fame Swag and Urban Meyer Time Capsules
Football is technically back, even if the Hall of Fame game was interrupted by a literal blackout. While the Jets and Browns weren't exactly providing fireworks on the field, the off-field storylines are already peaking. PFT is keeping a close eye on the vibes in Cleveland after some bold claims from their defensive staff.
PFT CommenterThe Browns defense will lead the league in swag this season
A stat that we'll have to keep our eye on this upcoming season. Jim Schwartz from the Browns said that their defense may not lead the league in points against, but they will lead it in swag. Okay. So we're gonna have to keep a running tally on whether or not the Browns are actually leading the league in swag.
Big Cat pointed out that Aaron Rodgers seems to be enjoying his New York honeymoon phase a little too much, specifically noting his sudden affinity for Broadway.
Big CatAaron Rodgers looks happier in New York than I've ever seen him
Aaron Rodgers looking as happy as I've ever seen him in his entire life. I'm so happy he's found a new home. The pre-game rundown of what Aaron Rodgers has been doing since his time in New York was hilarious. Yes. I don't know if you heard it, but they were like, he's been going to Broadway shows every week.
They also touched on the gift that keeps on giving: the Urban Meyer era in Jacksonville. New stories are still trickling out about Urban being offended by players calling him a "rookie" head coach. Big Cat is hoping the vault of disastrous anecdotes never actually stays closed.
Big CatNew Urban Meyer Jaguars stories will never run out
I hope we just never run out. Like every year it should just be, it's basically a time capsule. We should just open it up every year and be like, what's the new Urban Meyer anecdote from his less than one year in Jacksonville?
Jared Goff: The Midwest Transition
Lions QB Jared Goff joined the show to discuss the massive shift from the bright lights of LA to the kneecap-biting culture in Detroit. Goff was incredibly candid about the "dark times" following the trade and how he’s managed to prove the "bridge quarterback" labels wrong. He also shared some incredible insight into the Dan Campbell experience, debunking the idea that the coach is just a meathead with a caffeine addiction.
Jared GoffDan Campbell is as smart as anyone I've ever been around in football
I've told people a million times, he looks like a meathead. He's big strong dude. He talks like he does, but he's as smart as anyone I've been around. It's some the art of war shit. Like, make them, make your opponent believe that you're unprepared and then he kind of likes it.
Of course, they had to go back to Goff’s Rams days, specifically the infamous non-call in the NFC Championship against the Saints. Despite the years of petitioning from New Orleans fans, Goff isn't exactly losing sleep over it or offering any apologies.
Jared GoffThe 2018 NFC Championship non-call was not pass interference
Was it pass interference? No, not, it wasn't. Was it called Pass interference? It was not. I've had a million pass interferences that weren't called. ...
Looking ahead to the actual season, Goff is high on the Lions' weapons, specifically pointing to a massive breakout for his favorite target.
Jared GoffAmon-Ra St. Brown is going to have a huge year in 2023
I just got done throwing with St. Brown out in LA and seeing his progression this off-season. I'm like, that kid's gonna have a big year.
Things That Are Only Fun Once
This week's Mount Rushmore took a sharp turn into the bizarre. The category was "Things that are only fun to do once," and the picks ranged from relatable to potentially illegal. PFT made a strong case for the nostalgia of a first-time gaming victory.
PFT CommenterBeating a video game is something that is only fun once
Beating a video game. Once you [beat it], you can't go back and beat another video... like yes you can, [but] it's not as fun. If you beat Goldeneye and you go back and you know all the secrets and stuff, it does not have that same allure. The first time you beat Goldeneye, you think that you are God.
However, the segment was completely derailed by Max, who submitted one of the most controversial picks in show history regarding certain physical acts. The rest of the crew was baffled, but Max stood his ground, claiming the "adrenaline" of the first time is the only part that matters.
MaxTitty fucking is only fun to do once
I think guys, if you guys, the one person will agree with me... It is the man. We're doing it. Drum roll: titty fucking. It's simply fun [only] once. That is something that like you're in middle school, you dream about and then you do it and it's like, this isn't that fun. I've literally only done it once 'cause I was like, I don't need to do this shit.
Billy Football added to the chaos by claiming his childhood development was slightly accelerated compared to the average human, which might explain a lot about his tenure on the show.
Billy FootballI learned how to run before I learned how to walk
I learned to run before I learned to walk.
A Farewell to Billy Football
The episode ended on a high, yet somber note as the guys officially said goodbye to Billy Football. After starting as an 18-year-old intern who claimed he could Photoshop and once worked out with a frog, Billy is staying behind in New York while the show moves to Chicago. It was a genuine moment of reflection on how much he’s grown—and how much he’s stayed exactly the same. Billy left the AWS with one final piece of signature advice as he prepares for whatever fresh-water-based apocalypse he's currently tracking.
Billy FootballAll humans are animals, and you should look for the animal within you
Love you guys. All humans are animals. If you're ever feeling down, look for the animal within you.
Be sure to check out the Grit Week videos on YouTube to see the paintball footage that nearly tore the pod apart.
