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Julius Randle on the Timberwolves, Bears Firing Shane Waldron, and MNF Cleanup
The Miami Dolphins are officially in their spoiler era after taking down the Rams on Monday Night Football. While the win keeps their pulse beating, the real story was the absolute coaching meltdown from Sean McVay. Big Cat was baffled by the strategy of kicking a field goal on third down late in the game, a move that felt like the ultimate display of indecision from a guy who usually has it all figured out.
Big CatSean McVay's decision to kick a field goal on third down was wrong — he waited too long and then did it too early at the same time
If you are going to play the game of we should kick a field goal before we try to get a touchdown, do it with like a minute and a half left the minute you get into field goal range. Why would you give away a down that you could — the harder thing to do is score a touchdown. It felt like he got caught somewhere in the middle where he just didn't really make up his mind.
Despite the Rams' struggles, the Dolphins looked fast and dangerous in those neon uniforms. Big Cat isn't ready to call them a playoff team, but he's calling his shot on their ability to ruin someone else's season.
Big CatThe Dolphins are the prime spoiler team and will win one of their games against the Texans or 49ers later in the season
I think they are just the prime spoiler team. I think they have a game against the Texans and the 49ers later in the season. They're gonna win one of those two. It's not gonna mean anything for them, but it'll mean a lot for the team that loses.
Cowboys Disarray and Bears Dysfunction
Micah Parsons is taking heat for being honest about the Cowboys' situation, specifically regarding Mike McCarthy's job security. Big Cat defended the star pass rusher, arguing that players naturally care more about their aging teammates like Zack Martin than a coach who will inevitably find another high-paying consulting gig. Meanwhile, the Bears finally fired Shane Waldron, which Big Cat views as a meaningless bandage on a fatal wound. The organization is so fundamentally broken that he’s officially reached the point of no return.
Big CatThe Bears are rotten to the core and he's never going to believe again
I think it's rotten to the core. It has nothing to do with who they're gonna hire. They're gonna hire the fourth best offensive coordinator to be the new head coach and we're gonna try to be sold on that. And I'm not gonna fall for it anymore.
It’s getting so dark in Chicago that even the most talented players in league history wouldn't be able to survive the environment. Big Cat is convinced the organizational rot is so deep that individual talent is irrelevant at this point.
Big CatPatrick Mahomes would suck on the Bears because the Bears are a joke of an organization
Patrick Mahomes would suck on the Bears. 'Cause the Bears are a joke of an organization. That's just how it works. There's nothing gonna change. They don't care about winning.
NFC East Hate Week
PFT and Max are gearing up for a massive Thursday night clash between the Commanders and the Eagles. PFT is riding high on Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels, even embracing the idea that people are starting to call Washington "frauds." For a fan base that has lived in the cellar for decades, being relevant enough to be called a fraud is a massive step up.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders being called frauds is actually an honor — they haven't been good enough in decades for anyone to think that highly of them
It's an honor to be called a fraud. As long as I've lived, I have yearned for somebody to think highly enough of my football team to the point where they can hate my football team. Nobody thinks that a four and 13 team is a fraud. Bernie Madoff lived a long time as a fraud and he had fucking islands that he vacationed on.
However, Hank wasn't letting the positivity slide, pointing out that this game is the ultimate litmus test for the Commanders. If they fall to the Eagles, the "fraud" label might just stick for the rest of the season.
HankThe Eagles game is the Commanders' entire season — if they lose, the fraud label sticks
I think this game is your entire season, PFT. I think if they lose this game, it's their third playoff-caliber game that they've lost. And the season's over. You guys will officially be frauded because the teams you've beat are trash.
College Football Chaos and Big Noon Kickoff
Indiana is 10-0, and while the rest of the world is waiting for the bubble to burst, Big Cat is ready to hand out some hardware to Kurt Cignetti. The Big Ten has been flipped on its head, and the Hoosiers are the story of the year.
MaxThe Eagles really haven't beaten anyone either — their only good wins are the Packers and maybe the Bengals
Eagles really haven't beat anyone either. Depending on who you think about, they obviously the Packers win at the beginning of the year, big win. And depending on what you think of the Bengals, those are the only two good wins.
On the other side of the spectrum, Gus Johnson seems to have lost his fastball. Big Cat noted that the "Big Noon Kickoff" slot might be draining the life out of the legendary announcer, who sounded more like he was reading the morning paper than calling a scoop-and-score touchdown this past weekend.
Big CatKurt Cignetti is Coach of the Year for sure after Indiana goes 10-0
Kurt Cignetti is Coach of the Year for sure. Indiana. I think it's the first time, I think it's the first 10 win season for Indiana ever in football.
Julius Randle in Studio
Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle stopped by to talk about the whirlwind trade from New York and adjusting to life in the Twin Cities. He opened up about playing for Tom Thibodeau, the legendary "100 passes" drill, and his time at Kentucky under John Calipari. Randle also gave some high praise to his new teammate Anthony Edwards, who apparently moves in ways that don't quite make sense for a human of his size.
Big CatWedding guests should give a minimum of $100 — paying for your meal and drinks is the baseline
A hundred bucks is the minimum you give at a wedding. You gotta pay for your meal and the drinks. That's kind of what you do. $10 is — I would fucking send that back to the person.
Randle also touched on the reality of life in the NBA, reminding fans that even the most talented teams find it difficult to stack wins on a nightly basis in a league where everyone is a world-class athlete.
Big CatKlay Thompson is going to go nuts in his first game back at Golden State — taking every Klay over
I'm just gonna take every single Klay Thompson over. First time back in Golden State. He's gonna go nuts.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hank put Jake Paul on the Hot Seat ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson, predicting a massive letdown similar to the Billy Football vs. Jose Canseco debacle. Big Cat hit the Hot Seat with cheap wedding guests, specifically a viral bride who was upset about $10 gifts. He stood firm on the idea that if you show up to a wedding, you have to at least cover the cost of your plate.
HankJake Paul vs Mike Tyson is going to be Billy vs Canseco — a huge disappointment where the older fighter gets hurt early
I feel like these fights are always disappointing. And this one I still feel like it will be. But that quote got me fired up and I am hoping I go on social media and see [Tyson] knock him the fuck out. It's gonna be Billy versus Canseco.
If you're going to a wedding, don't be a loser; bring a hundred bucks and leave the $10 at home.
