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Michigan’s Natty, Mike Vrabel Fired, and Brian Baldinger's Playoff Preview
Nature is healing. The Big Ten is back on top, and our close personal friend Jim Harbaugh is finally a national champion. Michigan bullied Washington into submission on Monday night, proving that you can still win titles by running the ball 38 times and tackling everything that moves. Big Cat was fully convinced that the Wolverines' defense was just a different breed this year, stranding Michael Penix Jr. on an island and slowly strangling the life out of the Huskies.
Big CatMichigan was the best team in college football this year by a large margin
Washington fans, as much as it sucks right now, I just wanna say this, Michigan was always gonna win that game. That is what Michigan does... I really truly believe Michigan was the best team by a large margin in college football this year.
While the rest of the world is screaming about asterisks and sign-stealing, the guys are embracing the chaos. PFT pointed out that in the modern landscape of college football, the best cheater usually ends up holding the trophy, and Connor Stallions might just be the greatest American hero we have.
PFT CommenterCollege football is ultimately about who is the best at cheating
I also think this proves that cheaters win, like in the, in the long term, everybody cheats. All right. This is not just Michigan. Every school, every major school in the country, they cheat in certain ways... college football is about who is the best at cheating. And Michigan was really fucking good at cheating.
Harbaugh has finally earned his seat at the big person’s table alongside his brother and father. Now the only question is whether JJ McCarthy joins him in the NFL or stays in Ann Arbor to defend the crown. Big Cat thinks one more year of meditation and grounding under the goalposts wouldn't hurt the kid's draft stock.
Big CatJJ McCarthy should stay at Michigan for another season instead of entering the NFL Draft
JJ McCarthy, there's some JJ McCarthy haters out there... he's not like gonna electrify you with his throws, but he is one of those guys that just makes the big plays when they have to be made... I think he probably should stay another year.
The Mike Vrabel Shocker
Tennessee decided to move on from Mike Vrabel in a move that baffled pretty much everyone who watches football. The reporting that the Titans didn't want to deal with the "paperwork" of a trade is the most relatable NFL front office story of all time. Big Cat and PFT couldn't believe they’d let a coach of that caliber walk for nothing, especially given what he dragged out of Ryan Tannehill for years.
Big CatFiring Mike Vrabel was a stupid move by the Titans
Mike Vrabel fired by the Titans. I don't know, I think that's a really stupid move by the Titans... Mike Vrabel has had insane amounts of success with Ryan Tannehill as quarterback. Find me another coach could get the, or Ryan Tannehill to the AFC championship game.
With the coaching carousel spinning, the shadow of Bill Belichick looms large over New England. Hank is still in denial, but the smoke is becoming a wildfire. PFT is already looking toward a future where the hoodie isn't on the Patriots' sideline for the first time in two decades.
PFT CommenterBill Belichick will not be the head coach of the Patriots next season
I do not think that Belichick will be the coach in New England next year... It feels like there's so much smoke. I agree. I just, I think it would be stupid. I think you should keep 'em. But it does feel like there was so much talk about it.
Brian Baldinger’s Playoff Breakdown
Our good friend Baldy joined the show to get us ready for Wild Card weekend, and he’s smelling an upset in the Motor City. While everyone is focused on the Stafford vs. Goff narrative, Baldy is looking at the trenches. He’s all-in on the Rams' young defense and their ability to run the ball with Kyron Williams, whom he thinks might be the best back Sean McVay has ever had.
Brian BaldingerKyron Williams is the best running back Sean McVay has ever coached
Kyron Williams... I think he's the best running back McVay's had. And so, not that it's a long list or anything, but this guy is a difference maker... Stafford's underneath the center... now the running game has really taken over.
Brian BaldingerThe Rams' visit to Detroit has 'upset' written all over it
The Rams. The Rams coming to Detroit because... this game to me has upset written all over. And I think because of the way the Rams are playing, I mean even the way they played against San Francisco... just the way they played the game up front on the offensive line... they're crafty, but it's really effective.
Baldy also delivered a sobering reality check for Eagles fans. After watching the tape, he’s convinced the Philly offense has become so stagnant that guys at the local South Philly bars could probably call the plays before they happen. With Todd Bowles bringing the house this weekend, things could get ugly for Jalen Hurts.
Brian BaldingerThe Eagles' offense has become very predictable and lacks answers for pressure
I feel like if I was playing defense against the Eagles, that I would just be calling their plays out. Like there's like, honestly I know guys at the bar in South Philly that are calling the same plays out. They're just very predictable... When they came after [Jalen Hurts]... they had no answer. What's your answer? What should Jalen Hertz do if they've got a free hitter coming out?
Brian BaldingerTodd Bowles and the Buccaneers' blitz packages will give the Eagles' offense major problems
That's all Todd Bowles does... that guy's drawing up pressures right now at Tampa. Like they better be ready for it because... the bull's getting the Eagles offense right now and they better be ready for it because it's coming... Jalen [Hertz] needs an out, if they're gonna come after him the way they can.
Chaos in Philly and the Hot Seat
Max was tasked with explaining the bizarre Cutter Gauthier trade situation involving the Flyers, which naturally led to calling Ryan Whitney to talk some trash about the city of Philadelphia. Max didn't hold back on the prospect who ghosted the front office, even if the reporting surrounding Kevin Hayes got a little messy.
MaxCutter Gauthier is a 'pussy' for refusing to play for the Flyers
That guy's a cutter's a pussy. That's a, that's a fact. Because... he told Philly that he wanted to play for Philly and then change his mind two months later.
In Hot Seat/Cool Throne, the NBA’s officiating is under fire after a disastrous ending to the Celtics-Pacers game. Hank was predictably livid about Jalen Brown getting hit in the head with no whistle, and for once, he actually found himself agreeing with LeBron James.
HankNBA officiating in the Celtics-Pacers game was 'very questionable' after reversing a clear foul
Last night against the Pacers... Jalen Brown had a game tying shot attempt that they call the foul. They reviewed the tape, he clearly got hit in the head. They reversed it, gave the pacers the ball back... very questionable. Very, very questionable.
Michigan is back, the NFL is in a frenzy, and we're one week away from finding out if the Lions can finally win a playoff game.
