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Joe Buck, Mark Sanchez, Super Bowl Story Lines And A Brand New Segment Pardon Your Take

Wednesday, January 31, 202417 takes

It’s the Birthday show and the official hand off of Big Cat and PFT’s birthday and the present is no Ben Johnson in Washington. We clean up from Sunday and wonder if the Ravens loss was worse than the Lions Loss(-). We do Super Bowl story lines (-). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including the Panthers new HC and his weird book (-). Joe Buck joins the show to catch up on his season, favorite moments and how much he means to our show (-). Mark Sanchez joins the show to talk about the Super Bowl his career in the NFL, butt fumble, Rex Ryan and eating hot dogs (-). We finish with a new segment Pardon Your Take where we take listener theories and conspiracies (-).

Joe Buck and Mark Sanchez on Super Bowl Rematch and QB Legacies

It is a birthday show in the office as Big Cat and PFT celebrate their 39th (not 40th, despite what Hank says) birthdays with a heavy dose of football cleanup. The celebration was slightly dampened by the news that Ben Johnson is staying in Detroit, leaving PFT to wonder what the future holds for the Commanders. Despite the heartbreak of losing out on the top coaching candidate, PFT is still trying to look on the bright side of the situation in Washington.

Void
Jan 31, 2024
#13662
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Washington Commanders head coaching job is actually a very good job

The mess is gone. We don't have the mess... You've got Josh Harris, good owner, he'll spend money, we're gonna get a new stadium... I think about the Washington job as still being a good job because you've got a new owner, new stadium coming, possible new team name. You have the most salary cap room in the NFL, and you have the number two overall pick. It's pretty good.

While subjective, the salary cap and draft assets are objectively strong points for a new coach.

Before getting into the Super Bowl storylines, Big Cat had to issue a rare public apology regarding the 49ers' signal-caller. After a late-night Sunday session where the comparison between the current Niners offense and the Jimmy G era came up, Big Cat decided it was time to set the record straight on Brock Purdy.

Win
Jan 31, 2024
#13663
Big CatBig Cat

I was wrong: Brock Purdy is much better than Jimmy Garoppolo

I would like to correct myself at the end of the show. We, we were talking about Jimmy G and Brock Purdy. I did. I was like, oh, was Jimmy G's be, you know, is he that much worse than Brock Purdy? That was wrong. Brock Purdy's much better than Jimmy G... Brock Purdy is better both with his legs with taking shots.

Purdy led the 49ers to the Super Bowl and has superior stats and mobility.

Ravens vs. Lions Cleanup

The guys spent some time dissecting why the Ravens' loss felt so much more catastrophic than the Lions' collapse in San Francisco. While Dan Campbell went down swinging in his own aggressive style, Baltimore seemed to abandon its identity at the exact moment it needed it most. Big Cat argued that the Ravens essentially handed over a golden opportunity that they might not get back for a long time, especially considering the physical toll of Lamar Jackson’s playstyle over time.

Void
Jan 31, 2024
#13664
Big CatBig Cat

The Ravens' AFC Championship loss is much worse than the Lions' NFC Championship loss

I think that Ravens loss is so much worse than the Lions... I think it's so much worse because the Lions, and it sounds cliche, they, they died on their sword. They did what they do and it didn't work... The Ravens squandered a incredible opportunity as a favorite at home to beat Patrick Mahomes that they may never get again... Your game plan stunk.

This is a subjective comparison of fan/organizational misery.
Open
Jan 31, 2024
#13665
Big CatBig Cat

Lamar Jackson's window is shorter than Patrick Mahomes' because of his reliance on athleticism

When you think about the Raven's future, it's not a knock on Lamar to say that. Who would you rather have a 35-year-old Patrick Mahomes or a 35-year-old Lamar Jackson? Yeah. It's, there will be a limit on his athleticism... I'm just saying the window is a little bit shorter for a Lamar Jackson than it is for a Patrick Mahomes.

Lamar is currently 27. We won't know the answer until he reaches his mid-30s.

Joe Buck and the Puffy Jacket

Our good friend Joe Buck joined the show to recap his season on Monday Night Football and talk about the transition to ESPN. The conversation naturally turned to his iconic chemistry with Troy Aikman and, more importantly, the puffy ESPN jacket that set the internet on fire. Joe also took a second to weigh in on the character of the man everyone loves to hate: Patrick Mahomes.

Win
Jan 31, 2024
#13670
Joe BuckJoe Buck

Patrick Mahomes is a genuinely good guy who does a lot of charity work when cameras aren't there

I'm amazed at Patrick Mahomes. He's a legitimate good guy that I think has a really big heart. When you talk to their PR folks, they're like, you should see what this guy does when nobody's looking. When cameras aren't there... he does stuff that nobody has any idea about. Just 'cause he is a good guy.

General consensus and reporting support Mahomes' high character.

With Tom Brady looming as the next big media arrival, Joe offered some veteran wisdom for the GOAT as he transitions from the pocket to the headset. He thinks the key is for Brady to avoid the trap of trying to sound like a traditional broadcaster.

Void
Jan 31, 2024
#13671
Joe BuckJoe Buck

Tom Brady should not over-prepare and should just be himself in the broadcasting booth

If I am telling Tom Brady anything... I would just say be yourself. I, I don't get into this trying to sound like what you've heard over the years... You know the game. Don't over prepare and see what you see and react with your gut on what you see. I, I think so many times people like that's, they, they overdo it to the point where they're just paralyzed by so much information.

Brady's performance in 2024 has received mixed but generally positive reviews; whether he followed this specific 'don't over-prepare' advice is unknown.

Mark Sanchez on Super Bowl Strategy

Mark Sanchez made his first appearance on the program and proved he is an elite storyteller. From the "Gold Jersey Standard" at USC to the sheer absurdity of the butt fumble and the hot dog incident, the Sanchize covered it all. When it comes to the actual football in the upcoming Super Bowl, Mark thinks the Niners need to keep it simple and get extremely physical against a lighter Chiefs defensive front.

Loss
Jan 31, 2024
#13672
Mark SanchezMark Sanchez

The 49ers should run the ball 40 times and live in big personnel to beat the Chiefs

Rematch... the 49ers handling business for three and a half quarters [last time]... dude, if I, I'm telling you, if I'm San Francisco, I'm in big personnel two, two backs. So use Juszczyk, McCaffrey... just go three tight ends, big personnel. Get in a phone booth and duke it out. Run it right at 'em... try and rush it 40 times.

The 49ers did not rush 40 times (they had 31 carries) and eventually lost in OT. Many analysts agreed they went away from the run too early.

He also gave Brock Purdy his flowers, arguing that the mental load Purdy carries in Kyle Shanahan's offense is much higher than people realize. While many call him a game manager, Mark sees a top-tier talent who is solving complex puzzles at the line of scrimmage every single snap.

Void
Jan 31, 2024
#13673
Mark SanchezMark Sanchez

Brock Purdy is a top five quarterback in the NFL

[Option for spicy take: top five or worst?] I'm going top five. 'cause I mean, I saw something the other day that said, you know, he was leading the league in yards per attempt, passing efficiency... Patrick Mahomes, right? So don't forget about what Brock Purdy did all year... those three scrambles he made in the second half... that turned the tide of the game.

Subjective ranking. While Purdy had elite stats, consensus top 5 usually includes Mahomes, Allen, Jackson, Burrow, etc.

Despite the Niners' roster depth, the conversation eventually returned to the Mahomes problem. After watching the Chiefs navigate a difficult road path through the AFC, Mark is officially out on the business of picking against the best player in the league.

Win
Jan 31, 2024
#13674
Mark SanchezMark Sanchez

I can't bet against Patrick Mahomes ever again

I can't bet against Mahomes anymore, man. Yep, yep. And I thought, I thought Baltimore would handle 'em. Yeah. I thought the bills, the bills had 'em... and this dude just finds a way to win. So if I bet against the guy, I'm like, that's crazy. I'm, I'm doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.

Mahomes won the Super Bowl, proving Sanchez's 'can't bet against him' rule correct.

Hot Seat/Cool Throne

Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a deep dive into the new Panthers head coach Dave Canales, who apparently co-wrote a very honest (perhaps too honest) book with his wife. Big Cat wondered if writing about your own porn addiction is really the best move when you're trying to lead an NFL locker room.

Void
Big CatBig Cat

Panthers HC Dave Canales made a mistake writing a book about his infidelity and porn addiction

This is kind of a lesson in like, maybe don't ever get that big job. 'cause then people will start looking at your life. Dave Canales co-wrote a book with his wife about marriage... Canales admits to having had multiple affairs earlier in his life... also described in the book the addictions he once had to both pornography and alcohol. It sounds like his wife made him write a book. If you're co-authoring a book with your wife talking about your porn addiction, it's like a self-flagellation.

Subjective opinion on public relations and coaching optics.

Meanwhile, Jake Marsh is officially on high alert as the Heat Culture seems to be crumbling in Miami. Seven losses in a row has the resident Heat fan looking for answers before the season completely slips away.

Push
Jake MarshJake Marsh

The Miami Heat season is at a crossroads after a seven-game losing streak

I have to be accountable here and say the Heat have lost seven games in a row. They've lost every game since they extended Erik Spoelstra. And this is really a crossroads for your season. This is where the documentary starts or this is where everything lights up and is a disaster.

The Heat eventually rallied to make the play-in and the playoffs, though they were eliminated in the first round.

To wrap up the show, PFT introduced a new segment called Pardon Your Take, where listeners submitted their most unhinged sports theories. It was the perfect ending to a birthday episode that proved no matter how old they get, the guys are still the best at talking about nothing for two hours.

Happy birthday to everyone except the people who think 39 is 40.

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More Takes

Open
Jan 31, 2024·Null
#24456
Big CatBig Cat

Andy Reid will become the all-time winningest NFL coach if he stays for five or six more years

If he coaches for five to six more years and the Chiefs go between 11 and 13 wins, he will be the all time leading NFL coach in wins. Right now he's fourth.

The math is accurate; the prediction relies on Reid's longevity and continued success.
Win
Jan 31, 2024·Null
#13666
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Three championships in five years officially makes the Chiefs a dynasty

I think you can even zoom out and just say about the Chiefs if they win this game of Dynasty. Yeah. Because that's a rule, right? Dynasty talk. Three championships in five years. That's Dynasty. This is crowning them being the new dynasty.

The Chiefs did win the Super Bowl, achieving three rings in five seasons.
Void
Jan 31, 2024·Null
#24457
Big CatBig Cat

Super Bowl LVIII is the worst possible matchup for Las Vegas Raiders fans

This is the worst possible matchup for Las Vegas Raiders fans because they have the Niners who they used to share a city with kind of... and they have an AFC West rival. It would be like if they did the Super Bowl in Philadelphia and it was Cowboys-Patriots.

Subjective fan misery, but logically sound given the rivalries involved.
Void
Jan 31, 2024·Null
#24458
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The NFL is literally rigged for money and views

NFL is rigged for views for money. Yeah. It is... They literally changed the rule book to make offense better. Correct? Yes. It is, it is rigged for money.

While the NFL is a business that optimizes for revenue, 'rigged' implies pre-determined outcomes, which is unproven. It's a classic PFT semi-satirical stance.
Loss
Jan 31, 2024·Null
#13667
Big CatBig Cat

I'm rooting for Travis Kelce to propose to Taylor Swift on the jumbotron to watch the internet break

The one thing I am rooting for is I hope Travis Kelce proposes Taylor Swift. That would be awesome on the field after... I root for it because all the swifties would have to do mental gymnastics to be like, that's so cute... I want it like to be on the jumbotron and then Swifties have to be like, that's so beautiful.

Kelce did not propose to Swift at the Super Bowl.
Win
PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Caleb Williams is 'popping' because he already has dedicated haters before the draft

If you ain't got no haters, you ain't popping... So Caleb Williams is popping... The anonymous scouts are going off about Caleb Williams... saying things like, you remember he paints his nails? ... These are all big red flags. Nah... if there's Caleb Williams, I would be more concerned about the guy who doesn't get any negative press.

Williams was drafted #1 overall and remains a polarizing, highly-discussed figure, confirming he is indeed 'popping'.

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