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Jerry O'Connell on Fantasy Draft Strategy and Trapping Mike Florio
September is finally here, which means football is back and the guys are already suffering through the final dregs of the preseason. Hard Knocks has reached its penultimate episode, and Big Cat isn't hiding his disappointment with this year's Cowboys-centric production. Between the contact lens drama and Jerry Jones' obsession with Whataburger, the show has felt more like a chore than a hype builder.
Big CatHard Knocks sucks this season
We have watch hard knocks and it sucks. And I don't know what we're doing, but we're here for the people, right? That is our dedication to you.
Cut Day Chaos and Cam Newton
The biggest shockwave of the week was Bill Belichick cutting Cam Newton and handing the keys to Mac Jones. Big Cat and PFT broke down the move, questioning if it was purely a performance issue or if the "misunderstanding" regarding COVID protocols played a role. Big Cat was adamant that Cam just isn't the same player he used to be, even if his 2010 season remains the gold standard for college play.
Big CatCam Newton is no longer a starting-caliber quarterback
I don't think he's a starter. He wasn't a, he wasn't good enough to be a starter. I mean, he was a starter last year, but he wasn't, he didn't play like one for the majority of the year. I objectively think cam Newton's good anymore. He objectively was bad for the majority of last season.
Big CatCam Newton's 2010 season at Auburn is the greatest performance by a college quarterback I've ever seen
Cam Newton again, he's a great quarterback in the [past]... I'd say it probably the best college football quarterback I've ever seen play his, his last season at Auburn when he was playing with an entire offense of guys who didn't play in the NFL and took them to the national championship is like Mount Rushmore of seasons in college football.
Hank, ever the Patriots defender, took a different angle. He suggested that if Cam had been vaccinated, he might still be a backup in Foxborough because he wouldn't have missed those crucial practice reps that allowed Mac Jones to pull away.
HankCam Newton would still be on the Patriots if he were vaccinated
I think if cam Newton was vaccinated, he'd still be on the team.
Meanwhile, in Detroit, Dan Campbell is reinventing the game by deciding he doesn't actually need a kicker. PFT thinks this is a masterclass in combining old-school meathead energy with modern analytics, essentially skipping the field goal unit to go for it on every fourth down and two-point conversion.
PFT CommenterDan Campbell is bridging the gap between meatheads and analytics by going without a kicker
What I love about this, I absolutely love this about what Dan Campbell is doing. He's like accidentally proving, you know what horseshoe theory is and politics that the far left and the far right. Are exactly the same. He's doing that with meat heads and analytics people like he's going to go for two every time without a kicker.
The Thumbs Down Mets and Banning "Brooksy"
Switching to baseball, the guys addressed the Javy Baez and Francisco Lindor drama where the players started booing the fans back. While the New York media is in a frenzy, Big Cat thinks the fans are focusing their anger on the wrong guy. Baez is just a rental, while Lindor is the one with the massive contract and the target on his back.
Big CatMets fans are really mad at Francisco Lindor, not Javier Báez
Javi Baez is actually not the one that I don't. I don't think Mets fans are actually mad at Harvey because Harvey is a rental. This is all Francisco Lindor. He signed a 10 year, 300 plus million dollar contract. He's ABI by his best friend. He's been doing the thumbs down. That's the guy that I think Mets fans are truly mad at.
On the golf course, the PGA Tour tried to step in and save Bryson DeChambeau by banning fans from yelling "Brooksy." PFT and Big Cat agreed that while the joke might be getting old, the Tour making an official rule about it is the absolute worst thing they could have done for Bryson's reputation.
Big CatThe PGA Tour's statement about banning 'Brooksy' chants actually hurt Bryson DeChambeau more than it helped
The PGA just fucked [Bryson] even more though by issuing this statement... it's insane. Bryson very clearly went to the PGA and was like, 'Hey, can you guys do something to put a stop to this?'
Hot Seat/Cool Throne: Jake Paul and Bishop Sycamore
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a breakdown of the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley fight. Billy Football has some serious theories about why Jake Paul looked the way he did, specifically pointing to some physical "tells" that suggest he might be getting some chemical assistance.
Billy FootballJake Paul showed physical signs of PED use during the Tyron Woodley fight
I didn't want to say anything, but in Caleb's interview you can see acne right around is like, just really bad. But what about his nipples? Very, I mean, everyone saw that. Anyone can see their ConEd. Super [ConEd].
Big Cat also noted that while Tommy Fury is a genetically blessed human being, his performance on the undercard proved that looks don't win fights.
Big CatTommy Fury is a terrible boxer despite being incredibly attractive
Tommy fury is the most attractive man in the world and a terrible boxer. ... I don't think [he'd fuck Jake Paul up]. He fought someone who was like eight inches smaller than him and he wasn't able to knock [him out].
Finally, the guys discussed the absolute absurdity of Bishop Sycamore, the fake high school that somehow talked its way onto ESPN to get demolished by IMG Academy. Billy thinks the whole thing is wild, but it's still better than watching the current season of Hard Knocks.
Billy FootballCoach Prime is objectively better than Hard Knocks
Coach prime. It's like a Barstool version of hard knocks. Deion Sanders, Jackson state. It's out now. It's better than hard knocks objectively. No bias.
Jerry O'Connell's Relationship with Fantasy
Jerry O'Connell returned to the studio for his annual fantasy football manifesto. This year, Jerry is treating his draft like a series of breakups. He's blowing up his old strategies, which usually involved drafting Browns and Jaguars players out of some misplaced loyalty to 2007 rosters. He's officially done with the Dawg Pound.
Jerry O'ConnellI am officially never drafting a Cleveland Brown again
I actually, I broke up with the Browns I'm will no longer be drafting Browns. I understand that [they have a talented roster]. And listen, you're going to find out with a lot of my tics. That's where I go wrong is that I quit them right before they become... it's like breaking up with someone just before they [get rich].
Jerry’s list of "never draft" players is extensive. He’s avoiding Vikings running backs for personal reasons and has a strict ban on anyone kicking for the Chicago Bears. However, he still has one massive blind spot: the Baltimore Ravens.
Jerry O'ConnellI will always draft the Ravens defense in fantasy regardless of the round
I have to have the Baltimore. I have to have the Ravens defense teams, like no matter where they are... you gotta have the Ravens.
Jerry O'ConnellNever draft a Bears kicker
I will say this never draft the bears, kicker ever. As long as you live ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, never, ever. It's the moose. It's what will ruin a team. It will bring down, it will bring down family. It will bring down dynasties.
The Ultimate Prank on Mike Florio
To wrap things up, Field Yates helped the guys pull off the ultimate heist. They set up a fake interview where Field would "innocently" ask Mike Florio about his fantasy team, knowing Mike usually hates talking about it on PMT. Florio fell for it hook, line, and sinker, actually discussing his roster construction before the guys jumped in to let him know he'd been had.
Mike FlorioThe Buccaneers will repeat as Super Bowl champions
I'm probably going to pick them to win it again. I can't think of a reason not to. You definitely have to pick them to get there out of an NFC that isn't nearly as top as heavy as the AFC. The question is, can they win against the best team that the AFC has to offer?
Before the betrayal, Florio did manage to give a real take on the Bucs' chances to repeat, but he'll likely be looking over his shoulder for the rest of his professional career.
Next time you're on the golf course with your boss, just remember PFT's advice: a little physical affection goes a long way in stopping work talk.
