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NFL Draft Quarterback Frenzy, NBA Playoffs, and Dan Soder
It is officially a new era of Pardon My Take because Big Cat and PFT finally have their franchise quarterbacks. The old, loser versions of these guys are gone, replaced by winners who don't wave people into traffic and actually demand the right order at restaurants. While Caleb Williams heading to Chicago was the worst-kept secret in the world, the way Ryan Poles built the roster around him has Big Cat ready to plan a parade route.
Big CatRyan Poles' trade with the Panthers is one of the greatest fleeces in NFL history
Ryan Poles, what he did to the Panthers... I actually feel bad for the Panthers. Like it's, it's, it's gross... DJ Moore, Darnell Wright, Tyrique Stevenson, Caleb Williams and a 2025 second rounder. And they got Bryce Young. Ryan Poles. And now Rome Odunze. David Tepper... Basically every quarterback that's ever put on a Bear's uniform has been not put in the a good situation to succeed. He's doing everything to make sure that Caleb Williams succeeds.
While the top of the draft went somewhat as expected with the Big Three QBs and Marvin Harrison Jr., things got weird quickly. This draft set a wild precedent with a historic run on playmakers that left defensive coordinators across the league sweating through their shirts.
Big CatThe 2024 NFL Draft set a record with the first 14 picks being offensive players
The first 14 picks were offense. So you didn't get a defensive player until number 15. ... which has never been done. It was insane.
No move was more baffling than the Atlanta Falcons taking Michael Penix Jr. at number eight. After dropping $180 million on Kirk Cousins, the Falcons decided to use a top-ten pick on a guy who might not see the field until his rookie contract is halfway over. Big Cat and PFT couldn't wrap their heads around the logic, especially considering Penix is an older prospect who was drafted to sit behind a veteran coming off an Achilles injury.
Big CatMichael Penix Jr. to the Falcons is a baffling move that makes zero sense
The Atlanta Falcons who, if you remember, signed Kirk Cousins to $180 million deal what like a month and a half ago, selected Michael Penix Jr. with the eighth pick... It makes zero sense to do it. Now if he's a great quarterback, cool. I hope it pans out. But like when he, is he gonna start? Is he gonna sit for two years? Why you such a high pick for this? It, it just, you could've probably gotten him in the second round.
Once the Falcons broke the draft, the reaches kept coming. Sean Payton and the Broncos decided Bo Nicks was their version of Patrick Mahomes, taking him at 12 despite most analysts having a second-round grade on him. The guys were skeptical, especially after seeing the massive PR spin coming from the Broncos' camp via Adam Schefter.
Big CatBo Nicks at 12 overall is a significant reach by the Broncos
Bo Nicks, which I think Bo Nicks is also one where I'm scratching my head being like, why, why would the Broncos take him at 12? ... If you need that many tweets and that many words to say, we took a quarterback at 12, that seems like a big reach. Bo Nicks' over under was 32 and a half to be drafted. Like it was a, it was a real conversation when he dip into the second round, they took him 12.
The Death of Cocky Hank
While the NFL world was buzzing, Hank was busy entering a deep depression. Between the Patriots taking a quarterback he’s not quite sold on and the Celtics dropping a game to a Jimmy Butler-less Heat squad, the entitlement has officially evaporated. Hank arrived at the studio having completely abandoned his favorite phrase of the last six months.
HankI am officially retiring the 'Cocky Hank' persona and replacing 'Championship or Bust' with 'Series or Bust'
After the game one of the Bruins and the Celtics, I made a mistake and I'm here to admit and moving forward say that I will no longer be cocky. I've given up being cocky. ... Championship or bust is no longer. It's just win this series. ... Right now it's just series or bust. And then the next series, if we are lucky enough to advance past this round, we'll be series or bust.
Over in the Western Conference, the Lakers continue to play competitive games that they ultimately lose to the Nuggets. It’s the same script every night: LeBron and AD look great for three quarters, and then Nikola Jokic simply decides the game is over. In the East, the Knicks and Sixers are engaged in actual trench warfare.
Big CatJoel Embiid is one of the dirtiest players in the NBA
Joel Embiid was incredible. He also was maybe the dirtiest player I've ever seen on a basketball court. ... Joel Embiid basically did Draymond Green's career highlights in one game. The play on Mitchell Robinson, when he tried to grab him by the legs, that was, that should have been an ejection. And then he kicked Mitchell Robinson in the nuts. He kicked, he kneed Isaiah Hartenstein in the, in the nuts.
Dan Soder in Studio
Comedian and 49ers superfan Dan Soder joined the show to talk about his new special *On the Road* and his deep ties to the NFL. Soder grew up as best friends with Mike McDaniel, and he shared some incredible stories about the Dolphins' coach's scouting eye and his obsession with the run game.
Dan SoderMike McDaniel's greatest talent is his ability to scout players
I think [McDaniel's] talent is scouting. Like, he's unbelievable. ... He told me, 'I get to tell Kyle [Shanahan] one guy in the offseason that I want.' ... He came in the first year and got Kyle Juszczyk out of Baltimore. I would say he's one of the most important 49ers of the last 20 years.
Soder also weighed in on the current state of the 49ers, defending Brock Purdy as a legitimate elite talent despite the "system quarterback" labels that get thrown around by the media.
Dan SoderBrock Purdy is a top 5 NFL quarterback
I think he's top five. Here's the thing about Brock Purdy. I think he's, you know, talent wise, I think like actual arm speed, all that. Maybe not. He's just got this dog mentality. ... Jimmy [Garoppolo] would just take sacks. And then Brock, they were playing the Raiders and Max Crosby just came through and Brock just did this one move and sidearm it to CMC and it was like a 45 yard gain. And you're like, that was the one play where I was like, this guy can just do it.
Beyond football, the conversation turned to Soder’s love for Queens of the Stone Age and a legendary project he’s been trying to get off the ground with a certain WWE icon.
Dan SoderThe 'Stone Cold Law' animated show would be a massive banger if a network produced it
I guarantee we would make a fucking banger of a show. So let's fucking go. If Peacock gave us a full season, I I have no doubt. It would be great. ... It's Stone Cold Law. Steve [Austin] is a lawyer, like trying to help out the little man in Texas.
Fyre Fest and the Lottery Ball
Fyre Fest of the week featured Hank discovering a bald spot in his new "Dunkumentary" footage, leading him to consider a trip to Turkey for hair restoration. To make matters worse for Big Cat, Max decided to rain on the Bears' parade with a terrifying player comparison for the new face of the franchise.
MaxCaleb Williams is the Ben Simmons of the NFL
I've been thinking about Caleb Williams. There's, there's a player that he reminds me of. Little bit of a diva off the court. Really big into the fashion life, the pop star life. A can't miss prospect. ... Ben Simmons. Ben Simmons was the next LeBron. ... Ben Simmons was a can't miss prospect. ... Both teams missed the [college] playoffs... Think about Ben Simmons.
In a moment of pure destiny, Big Cat managed to hit the lottery ball with number 13 on the exact same day the Bears drafted Caleb Williams, who wore 13 in college. The vibes are officially immaculate in Chicago, and Max is officially the last man standing without a win.
Bear down and see you on Monday.
