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Jason Kelce and Chris Berman on Super Bowl 59 and NBA Trade Deadline Vibes
Super Bowl week in New Orleans is coming to a close, and Big Cat and PFT Commenter are locked in for the finale. The energy is high, the gumbo intake is reaching dangerous levels, and Max is vibrating with a mix of Eagles confidence and Patrick Mahomes-induced terror. The show kicks off with a brief moment of silence for Virginia McCaskey, which leads to Big Cat contemplating the perks of living to 102.
Big CatI would want to live to 102 if I owned an NFL team
Unless I own an NFL team, then I do [want to be 102]... Owning an FL team would be sick though. Like, you don't want to die if you're owning an NFL team.
NBA Trade Deadline Vibes
While this is a football show first, the NBA trade deadline forced its way into the conversation. Big Cat and PFT broke down the winners and losers based purely on vibes and aura rather than actual cap space or logic. Big Cat is convinced that the Lakers are playing on a different level of reality right now after their recent moves.
Big CatThe Lakers are winners of the NBA trade deadline for landing Mark Williams and Luka Doncic
Winner Lakers. Luka also Mark Williams... they did need a big, that feels like a pretty good trade for them... they traded Dalton Knecht and a pick to the Charlotte Hornets, which that was basically a free roll. 'Cause they should have been in the Luka trade.
Big CatThe NBA trade deadline is rigged for the Lakers
Pretty much the, the big picture trade deadline is the, the, it's rigged for the Lakers.
While the Lakers were busy winning the deadline, Big Cat didn't hold back on his own Chicago Bulls. He labeled them the absolute basement of the league in terms of organizational intelligence for their lack of movement on guys like Vucevic and Coby White.
Big CatThe Bulls are the big losers of the trade deadline because they are the dumbest organization
The bulls are a big loser because they didn't do anything that they should have done besides trade Zach LaVine... they didn't trade [Nikola] Vucevic. They didn't trade Coby White who seven teams were interested. And it's like, they're just the dumbest organization in [Arturas Karnisovas's] dumbest.
Jason Kelce in the Studio
Jason Kelce joined the show in New Orleans for an incredible interview that covered everything from his retirement to the mental load of being an NFL center. He was humble about his Hall of Fame prospects but very open about the physical toll the game took on his body. Jason also addressed some of his more controversial podcast moments, including the great Secretariat debate.
Jason KelceSecretariat was definitely doing steroids
That fucking horse was doing steroids... I was just trying to be funny about a horse taking steroids... Everybody in the world tweets donk at the same time.
On a more serious note, Jason took a moment to praise the current state of the Eagles' roster, specifically pointing out that the guy currently holding down the edge for Philly might be the best in the business.
Jason KelceJordan Mailata might have been the best tackle in the NFL this year
Jordan Mailata this year has been potentially, I mean I think it might have been the most, the best tackle in the NFL this year... both of those guys [Lane Johnson and Mailata] booking in that line have been unbelievable.
He also gave a peak behind the curtain of playing against the Chiefs, noting that while Mahomes is a physical freak, his mental toughness in the final minutes is what makes him a nightmare to play against.
Jason KelcePatrick Mahomes is the best of all time in close games
They have a quarterback that is like the best of all time with the game that close. So it's, it's hard to like pick against that. And that's why they keep winning, right?
Super Bowl 59 Preview with Chris Berman
A Super Bowl tradition continued as the Schwa, Chris Berman, joined the show for his fourth consecutive year. He shared incredible stories about the game reopening in New Orleans after Katrina and the 1985 Bears. When it came to the current matchup, Berman highlighted Deandre Hopkins as a potential X-factor in the red zone.
Chris BermanDeandre Hopkins will score a touchdown in the Super Bowl
I think if that's the sort of game that the Eagles are gonna give them... Hopkins up here. I, that's my, I like it... Anytime touchdown.
Berman also broke down the unique way Patrick Mahomes moves on the field, giving him a nickname that perfectly captures his ability to avoid pass rushers and extend plays.
Chris BermanThe Chiefs will win the Super Bowl because Patrick Mahomes is like an 'electric eel' when he runs
I think the Chiefs win because the guy I call, he likes this, the electric eel, that's Mahomes. When he runs he slithers... no one looks at him as his running. 'Cause he's not Lamar... but he doesn't, Josh, he's not... but when the playoffs come, he makes those big plays.
Chris BermanThe Chiefs will beat the Eagles 29-26 to win Super Bowl 59
29, 26. Right? Same spread. I like it. Yeah. You know, 29, 26 chiefs.
Fyre Fest of the Week
To wrap up the week, the guys shared their Fyre Fests. PFT is currently composed of roughly 90% roux after his gumbo challenge, and Max is dreading the prospect of a potential Super Bowl jinx. However, the highlight was Big Cat finally coming to terms with the reality of the athletic hierarchy within the show following a skills competition.
Big CatI am a better athlete than Hank at everything
I just have to come to the realization, I'm just a better athlete than [Hank] at everything... I'm mad at myself hand up accountability. I'm just better at than Hank at everything Hand up.
Hopefully, Max doesn't have to walk home from the Super Bowl in total silence on Sunday night.
