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Mark Titus on Bracket Busters, Gonzaga's Dominance, and Andy Dalton to the Bears
NFL free agency is in full swing, and while PFT is walking on sunshine after the Washington Football Team secured the most electric bridge quarterback in league history, Big Cat spent the first twenty minutes of the show blissfully unaware of the tragedy awaiting him.
PFT is fully leaning into the Fitzmagic era, even if it means preparing for the inevitable rollercoaster of emotion that comes with a guy who either throws five touchdowns or five picks on any given Sunday.
PFT CommenterRyan Fitzpatrick is the most fun quarterback Washington could have hoped for
I am under no illusion that Ryan Fitzpatrick is going to come in and immediately turn the football team into a Super Bowl contenders because we already are Super Bowl contenders, but he is the most fun quarterback that I could have hoped for, besides [Jameis] Winston. He makes every week fun. No matter what happens, he's going to have some games where he throws for five touchdowns, he's gonna have some games where he throws for five interceptions.
While the guys broke down the flurry of moves, including the Patriots' uncharacteristic spending spree and the Raiders' questionable decision to dismantle their offensive line, Big Cat offered a helpful lens for fans trying to wrap their heads around the massive numbers being thrown at players like Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry.
Big CatEvery NFL contract is effectively a two-year deal
The way to look at every single contract in the NFL is it's a two-year deal. No matter how many dollars they throw out there, how many years they throw out there, everyone just signed a two-year deal and then they can cut. If you look at every contract like that, it all kind of makes sense.
The Breaking Moos: Andy Dalton is a Bear
The episode took a dark turn for Big Cat mid-show when the news officially broke: the Chicago Bears signed Andy Dalton. Watching a man's soul leave his body in real-time is peak PMT. After holding out hope for Russell Wilson or a franchise-altering trade, Big Cat was forced to confront the reality that the Bears are simply who we thought they were.
Big CatThe Bears are destined to never have a franchise quarterback
The Bears are just destined to never have a quarterback. Every time the Bears have the chance to possibly do a franchise-altering move, they find a way not to do it. It doesn't matter if the Bears have a top draft pick because we had a top draft pick and we drafted Mitch Trubisky. This sucks the soul out of my tone of be.
Mark Titus Breaks Down the Bracket
Friend of the program Mark Titus joined the show to save us from NFL misery and talk some March Madness. The conversation immediately went to the "Brad Stevens to Indiana" rumors, a meme Titus has successfully willed into his own personal reality. Once we got past the coaching carousels, Titus started naming names for who is actually a fraud this year. He started at the top of the bracket, pointing his finger directly at the Cougars.
Mark TitusHouston is the number one fraud team among the tournament's top five seeds
Houston is my number one fraud. They're 24 and three. One of their losses was to Wichita State, they lost to East Carolina. These are very bad losses. Houston to me is what people think Gonzaga is. That's what Houston is now.
PFT isn't just listening to the Houston hate; he’s actively rooting for the downfall of the chalk for financial gain.
PFT CommenterRutgers will defeat Houston in the second round of the tournament
I am betting on Rutgers. If Rutgers wins the second round game [against Houston], I win a Bitcoin.
The conversation shifted to the blue bloods and the usual suspects. Titus isn't buying the hype on a few Power Five teams that might have some name recognition but lack the offensive firepower to survive the first weekend.
Mark TitusTennessee is a fraud because their offense is too bad to compete for a title
Tennessee's been a little disappointing. I don't know if they're frauds, but like coming into the season, I felt like they were good enough to maybe make a Final Four run and they've been just kind of mediocre. Their offense is really bad. Their defense is good, but it's not good enough to make up for how bad their offense is.
Mark TitusVillanova is a fraud team in the tournament without Collin Gillespie
Villanova's gotta be up there [as a fraud] just because they don't have Collin Gillespie anymore. I don't trust Villanova without a point guard.
When it comes to the favorites, Titus was clear: this isn't your older brother's Gonzaga. This is a different beast entirely. He argued that anyone comparing this squad to previous Bulldogs teams that flamed out early hasn't been paying attention to the sheer talent on the floor.
Mark TitusThis Gonzaga team is significantly better than the 2017 team that reached the title game
If you think Gonzaga is just like every other Gonzaga team in your mind, you're a moron. This team would beat the 2017 team, that was two minutes away from a national title, by like 10 or 15 probably. They have four guys that were finalists for their position awards in the entire country.
Big Cat, ever the optimist for his conference, has already found the loophole that allows him to claim a Gonzaga championship for the Big Ten. If Jalen Suggs is the one cutting down the nets, the Midwest gets the credit.
Big CatA Gonzaga national title counts as a victory for the Big Ten because of Jalen Suggs
Gonzaga's best player, Jalen Suggs, where's he from? Minnesota. That's a Big Ten win if Gonzaga wins. This is Richard Pitino's fault for not keeping him in state. He's a football player, he's the most Big Ten player that's ever not played in the Big Ten. I am officially a Gonzaga fan because they are part of the Big Ten.
Sleepers and Locks
Before letting Titus go, the guys touched on the sleeper teams that could actually make some noise. While Alabama is getting plenty of buzz for their modern offensive approach, Titus still finds himself looking at West Lafayette for a team that could play spoiler.
Mark TitusPurdue is the best sleeper team in the tournament because they never give up
Purdue is a great sleeper pick. They don't give up. They claw back into games. They're so young, they almost don't understand when you're supposed to fold. Trevion Williams is awesome... they have shooters. I like Matt Painter as like the second best coach behind Izzo probably in the Big Ten.
Finally, the FAQ segment featured a massive high-stakes promise from PFT. Usually, hair bets are reserved for Super Bowls, but the arrival of the Red Revolver in DC has raised the stakes for the Washington Football Team's postseason success.
PFT CommenterI will cut my hair if Ryan Fitzpatrick wins a playoff game for Washington
When Ryan Fitzpatrick wins a playoff game, I will cut my hair. For the football team. I'll say it with my chest: when Ryan Fitzpatrick wins a playoff game, I will cut my hair.
Good luck to everyone's brackets, except for whoever is playing against Wisconsin in the first round.
