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Kyle Long in Studio, Blake Bortles Retires, and MNF Recap
Deebo Samuel is a violent human being. That was the main takeaway from Monday Night Football as the 49ers physically overwhelmed the Rams. Big Cat was in awe of the Shanahan masterclass, noting that while McVay might have the ring, the head-to-head matchup usually goes one way.
Big CatKyle Shanahan owns Sean McVay as a coach
It was a Kyle Shanahan masterclass. [Shanahan] owns Sean McVay. Obviously not the NFC Championship game, but I think it's now nine and three against the spread, Kyle Shanahan versus Sean McVay.
PFT pointed out that the vibes in Seattle are actually better now that they aren't forced to pretend to understand Russell Wilson’s motivational sub-surface level quotes every week.
PFT CommenterPete Carroll is having more fun with Geno Smith than he did with Russell Wilson
I actually think that Pete Carroll's having more fun with Geno Smith as his quarterback. It's a combination of like, okay, weirdo Russ isn't around so I don't have to worry about placating him all the time... If I win a game with Geno Smith, that's pretty cool. If I lose, who really cares.
On the other side of the ball, the Rams have some serious soul-searching to do. Their offensive line is a sieve, and Matthew Stafford seems to have forgotten that players other than Cooper Kupp are allowed to catch the football.
PFT CommenterMatthew Stafford is too obsessed with targeting Cooper Kupp
The problem is that Matt Stafford, he's obsessed with Cooper Kupp. It's like, it's sad. ... Cooper Kupp is like the only, the only option that he ever looks at. ... it's kind of creepy how much Matt Stafford is obsessed [with] Cooper Kupp. He's just like 19 targets through the bottom 19 times.
College Football Chaos and Hot Seats
Wisconsin finally fired a coach for the first time since the mid-90s, and Big Cat is surprisingly at peace with it. The guys compared the Madison opening to the disaster in Lincoln, with PFT concluding that Nebraska might just be a poisoned well at this point. Meanwhile, in Austin, the honeymoon period for Steve Sarkisian might be shorter than people think if things don't go well this weekend.
Big CatSteve Sarkisian could be on the hot seat if Texas loses the Red River Showdown
Sark definitely could be on the hot seat if he loses this game [Red River Showdown]. ... I'm just saying, I'm gonna house some podcasts are saying possible hot seat. ... the discussion could happen. People are talking about it.
In Hot Seat/Cool Throne, the big news hit that Tom Brady and Gisele have reportedly hired divorce lawyers. The guys analyzed what this means for the GOAT's legacy, essentially confirming he is the ultimate Football Guy for choosing a Week 4 matchup over his marriage. We also checked in on the Suns, who managed to lose a preseason game to an Australian team.
HankLosing a preseason game to an NBL team is bad for Chris Paul's legacy
The sun's lost their first games. Good for us. They lost an NBL team, an Australian league team... How did Chris Paul do though legacy wise? [Hank:] I mean, that's bad for your legacy. [Big Cat:] I'm gonna count that as another 3-1 lead blown.
Kyle Long In Studio
Our good friend Kyle Long joined us to catch up on life after football, his new gig at CBS, and coaching high school ball. Kyle gave us a masterclass on the mentality of the offensive line, explaining why some quarterbacks make their blockers look like Hall of Famers while others make them look like turnstiles.
Kyle LongCarson Wentz panics and closes his eyes when the pocket breaks down
Carson Wentz, patted the ball a little bit. He was, he was floating into his O-linemen's backs. It's almost like he closed his eyes a little bit. ... He needs to go back and play Madden 2009. They had those mini drills where it was like the pad would just fill it at you, You have to left stick around the pocket.
Kyle also broke down the different personalities in the locker room. While defensive linemen are just standard loonies, he has a very specific category for the guys on the island.
Kyle LongNFL cornerbacks are the biggest psychos on a football team
I would say cornerbacks. If cornerbacks were any bigger, we would have to just put 'em all away... they just have so much confidence at all times. All cornerbacks... they're psychopaths... they lead the league in pointing at other people.
We talked about the shift toward pass-heavy analytics and why that sucks for the big guys up front. According to Kyle, there is a physical and psychological toll when you never get to go on the offensive.
Kyle LongScoring a rushing touchdown is more demoralizing for a defense than a passing touchdown
Statistically speaking, you take a look at teams that lead the league in rushing touchdowns, running the football into the end zone is demoralizing for a defense... heads down, hands on hips... The past game: It's a quick touchdown. Okay, we'll get 'em back. They threw it in. The running game is like, go fucking replicate that ass whipping we just put on your defense.
The Boat Sails Into the Sunset
We did "One Question with a Quarterback" with Blake Bortles, and it turned into an accidental breaking news segment. In the most Blake Bortles way possible, he casually mentioned that he’s done with the league, provided the price isn't exactly right.
Blake BortlesI’m officially retiring from the NFL unless someone offers me a two-year, $15 million contract
I quietly, I didn't tell anybody I retired. Just didn't tell anyone... I guess you guys are kind of the first to hear it publicly... I've officially retired... [unless] two for 15 million. I'd be there in a heartbeat.
We wrapped up the show with Jersey Jerry and a special edition of "Bring Your Lunchpail." Jerry confirmed that Kenny Pickett is officially the guy in Pittsburgh, which led to a discussion about Jerry’s personal history with Kenny—specifically the time Jerry used the soap bar in Kenny’s shower. We also got into the nitty-gritty of what defines a blue-collar worker.
Jersey JerryTeachers are not blue-collar workers
I don't think the teacher is [blue-collar]. I would say no to that... I don't I think they eat in the cafeteria. [Big Cat: It's mental blue-collar.] I don't know if a teacher is, and it's no disrespect to teachers out there... But I, I don't think they'd say it's blue-collar.
Jersey Jerry remains the only man alive who would withhold a secret Italian cookbook from his own mother just to watch her struggle to recreate a gravy.
Go grab a Coors Light and start training your telomeres.
