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Jerry O’Connell on Jets Rumors, DeMar Hamlin Fantasy Fallout, and Jim Boeheim’s “Retirement”
The era of the grumpy old man in Syracuse has officially come to an end. Jim Boeheim went out exactly how he lived: being incredibly short with the media and refusing to actually say the word "retire" until the university basically shoved him out the door. Big Cat and Hank did a dramatic reading of Boeheim's final press conference, which sounded more like a Michael Scott deposition than a legendary coach saying goodbye. While the legend is gone, PFT has some ideas for how to keep the spirit of the 2-3 zone alive in Central New York.
PFT CommenterThe next Syracuse head coach should be forced to run the 2-3 zone in perpetuity
I hope whoever the next coach is at Syracuse, they should just have to run the zone forever. That should be Boeheim's legacy. Like I will retire, but you have to run my zone in, in perpetuity for the next hundred years.
With Boeheim out and Patrick Ewing finally getting the axe at Georgetown, the coaching carousel is spinning fast. Big Cat is already looking to clear some space at other programs, specifically taking aim at Mike Hopkins out at Washington to help out friend of the program Spencer Hawes.
Big CatI am officially starting a #FireMikeHopkins campaign for the Washington Huskies
I gave Spencer Hawes our good friend my word that I would start a fire Mike Hopkins hashtag. So if anyone wants to join me on that, the Huskies, I think have not been to the tournament in like three or four years. So we'll do, maybe I'll do that for him. Mike Hopkins, you suck.
Then there is the Rick Pitino of it all. The guys are fully prepared for Rick to take over at St. John's because the Big East simply needs that level of Italian energy back in the mix.
Big CatIt is Rick Pitino or bust for the St. John's head coaching job
Rick Pitino better be at a major school next year because it's time. And there's some openings that perfectly fit Rick Pitino... The choice for St. John's now really is a simple one: Rick Pitino or bust.
In the NFL world, the Aaron Rodgers watch has reached a fever pitch. PFT floated a theory that Rodgers might actually choose retirement not because he’s done with football, but because he wants the ultimate moral high ground of walking away from nearly 60 million dollars just to prove he can.
PFT CommenterAaron Rodgers might retire just to prove he doesn't need the $59 million
The more I think about it, the more he might retire just so that he could have the Trump card on everybody to be like, yeah, I'm the motherfucker who walked away from 59 million. Like, like that's his credibility... I think that Aaron might actually retire just so that he can have that moral high ground for the rest of his career.
Meanwhile, the Lamar Jackson situation remains the weirdest story in sports. Despite being a former MVP available for two first-round picks, the market is inexplicably quiet. PFT thinks the owners are sending a very clear message about guaranteed contracts.
PFT CommenterNFL owners are colluding to prevent Lamar Jackson from getting a fully guaranteed contract
I think it's less about you need an agent and the collusion is more about the fact of nobody wants to pay him a guaranteed contract. Like the owners are so pissed off about the Deshaun Watson deal. Yes. And they know that Lamar wants a fully guaranteed contract. So I think if, if collusion is happening and there's like, there's a good chance that the owners are colluding on this, it's just to the point we're not gonna give this guy anybody else guaranteed five year deal.
Jerry O’Connell made his triumphant return to the studio, looking suspiciously youthful despite a weekend spent being a "screaming parent" at a girls' volleyball tournament in Las Vegas. Jerry shared the pain of his daughters going 2-7, but he’s using it as a teaching moment about the realities of life.
Jerry O'ConnellExpecting to fail is the secret to life
It's actually the secret to life. Expect, expect to fail. And then if you don't totally fail, that's like a huge victory.
Jerry also helped the guys navigate the extremely delicate situation of how their high-stakes fantasy league handled the DeMar Hamlin game. While most of the world was rightfully focused on DeMar's health, Jerry was the brave soul who sent the first text to the group chat—loaded with prayer emojis, of course—to ask what was happening with the pot. The guys also touched on the Super Bowl, where Big Cat gave props to James Bradberry for how he handled the ending.
Big CatJames Bradberry admitting to his holding penalty in the Super Bowl was a classy move
James Bradberry being like, yeah, I held them. That was actually a classy way to hold, take an L... because you know, he could have easily went in the locker room and said, no, the refs fucked us.
Being a massive Jets fan, Jerry couldn't help himself when the conversation turned to Big Sky. He’s ready to buy the jersey and book the playoff tickets immediately.
Jerry O'ConnellAaron Rodgers to the New York Jets is officially happening
It's official. It's official. Official. He's gonna be a New York jet.
Billy tried to rain on the parade by bringing up Zach Wilson’s physical tools, which led to a take that had everyone in the room questioning Billy's vision.
Billy FootballZach Wilson's physical ceiling is Patrick Mahomes
Ceiling is Patrick Mahomes. Ceiling. Physically, they can make the same throws. Physically. They may not do it at the right times, or as accurately, but he can do the same thing.
Looking ahead to next year's fantasy season, Jerry is already planning his draft strategy. He’s all-in on the Chicago Bears' offense and Justin Fields, a sentiment Big Cat was more than happy to validate.
Jerry O'ConnellI am fully buying in on Justin Fields in fantasy football next season
I am probably, if you guys allow me to manage your team again next season, I'm definitely gonna take whoever is wide receiver one in Chicago... I'm buying in on Justin. I hope Justin is their guy. I love Justin Fields.
Big CatJustin Fields is 100% the guy for the Chicago Bears next season
I love Justin Fields. I hope Justin is their guy... He's going to be. I'm reporting it right now.
Beyond just the Bears, Jerry has a new philosophy for his quarterbacks. He’s done with the pocket passers and is looking for guys who can move.
Jerry O'ConnellI will only draft running quarterbacks for the rest of my life
I promise you also, I will only draft you. I don't care how early I have to draft them. I will only for the, for the rest of time tale. As old as time. I will only draft a quarterback that is a running quarterback.
The show wrapped up with a legendary Fyre Fest segment, featuring Billy’s mysterious allergic reaction that has given him "Kylie Jenner lips" and a recurring nightmare involving a figure he calls "The Hat Man." Big Cat also detailed a T-shirt design disaster involving Shane that nearly broke the office.
Hopefully, Billy defeats The Hat Man before Monday's show.
