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NFL Draft with McShay and Jeremiah, Jimmy Butler's 56, and Aaron Rodgers to NYC
The Boston Celtics are officially playing with their meat. After having a 13-point lead with six minutes left, Hank had to watch from his Peloton in horror as Trae Young ripped his heart out. The Hawks forced a Game 6, and while Max is gloating about Joel Embiid getting extra rest, Hank is trying to figure out how his "formality" workout turned into a nightmare. Even with the collapse, Big Cat is still looking at the betting board for the Bucks vs. Heat series, even if it feels like he's chasing a ghost.
Big CatI am heavily thinking about betting on the Milwaukee Bucks to win the series against the Heat
I am heavily thinking about betting on the Milwaukee Bucks to win the series still. I think it's like plus 1 15, 1 20. I know that's a short price. I still think they'll probably win it.
The Heat are currently being carried by a man who might be the most terrifying postseason player on the planet. Jimmy Butler’s 56-point masterpiece against Milwaukee was the kind of efficient, cold-blooded performance that makes you rethink the entire NBA hierarchy. PFT is ready to give him his flowers as the ultimate postseason riser.
PFT CommenterJimmy Butler is officially back to being the most underrated player in the NBA
Jimmy Butler is officially back to being maybe the most underrated player in the nba in the playoffs. It's playoff Jimmy.
The King and The Jets
LeBron James decided to remind everyone that he’s still the King by putting up a 20-20 game and making Dillon Brooks look like a complete clown. It’s rare for Big Cat and PFT to find themselves actively rooting for LeBron, but Brooks has managed to unite the world in wanting to see him silenced. With the Lakers looking like a legitimate threat, the Western Conference is suddenly wide open.
Big CatI'm officially on the 'Lakers might be really good' train
LeBron proved that he's still got a lot of gas in the tank. And I am officially on like, Lakers might be really, really good watch.
Speaking of shifting power balances, Aaron Rodgers is finally a New York Jet. Billy Football is officially in a state of euphoria, planning backyard hangouts with Rodgers and predicting a dynasty in East Rutherford.
Billy FootballThe Jets are definitely going to the playoffs and might make a Super Bowl run
Jets are definitely gonna go to the playoffs. They might make a run Super Bowls. I'm actually so hyped. They top five defense. They have weapons and they have Aaron Rodgers. I really don't see how this goes wrong.
PFT, ever the visionary, thinks Rodgers needs to establish his status as the true alpha of the locker room in the most New Jersey way possible.
PFT CommenterAaron Rodgers will date or sleep with Zach Wilson's mom to establish dominance as the Jets' alpha
I think [Aaron Rodgers] is gonna fuck Zach Wilson's mom. Just get it out of the way. Be an alpha. Because I mean, Zach said he is gonna make whoever's gonna be the starting quarterback, he's gonna make their life hell.
Todd McShay’s Draft Intel
Todd McShay joined the show and immediately nailed the Rodgers news, predicting the trade would be finalized by Wednesday. He also dove deep into the chaos of the top ten, specifically the Texans' weirdness at number two and the draft stock of Jalen Carter.
Todd McShayAaron Rodgers will officially be a New York Jet by Wednesday
He will be a jet by Wednesday. Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. So when this runs Aaron... I will be shocked if the two teams have not agreed the terms on Aaron Rodgers going to the New York Jets.
McShay isn't buying the smoke around CJ Stroud falling, noting that the Georgia tape is simply too good to ignore. However, he does see some high-end players potentially sliding due to character concerns or team needs, specifically Jalen Carter, who he considers the best player in the draft despite some "immaturity" red flags.
Todd McShayJalen Carter is the most talented player in the draft but could fall to the Chicago Bears at number nine
Jalen Carter, arguably the best player in this draft, I would say from talent standpoint, my tape study, he's the best player in the draft. But if [Carter] doesn't go five six... Jalen Carter... could go number nine to Chicago.
McShay also highlighted the depth of this year's class, specifically at tight end, calling it one of the best groups he’s ever scouted. He also expects some activity in the running back market on night one.
Todd McShayThere will be two running backs drafted in the first round
There's gonna be two running backs taken in the first round this year. So if, if you got one of those prop bets and it's one and a half, I believe take the over, it's gonna be two in the first round.
Daniel Jeremiah’s War Room Philosophy
Daniel Jeremiah brought his scouting background to the table, discussing how teams use the new S2 cognition test and why he trusts certain college pipelines over others. He disagrees with the Texans-passing-on-Stroud rumors, arguing that it’s the only logical move for a franchise in desperate need of hope.
Daniel JeremiahThe Houston Texans will draft CJ Stroud with the second pick
The quarterback thing. I feel like Rice [Young] is going one and then after that... I'm just gonna kind of trust my gut and go back to what makes the most logical sense. And I'm just gonna put Stroud to Houston [at #2].
DJ also broke down why he loves specific prospects like Devon Witherspoon and Dalton Kincaid, emphasizing that "feistiness" and "processing" are the traits that actually translate to NFL success. He also offered some comfort for teams looking to build through the trenches by pointing out the reliability of Big 10 blockers.
Daniel JeremiahBig 10 offensive linemen with over 40 starts are incredibly safe NFL prospects
If you get offensive linemen that started in the Big 10 for like 40 games, they might not ever be a great NFL player, but they're gonna play because they're all gonna be smart and tough and you can play with them.
Between the draft experts, Jimmy Butler's heroics, and the return of Jimbos, it’s the busiest time of the sports calendar. Just remember: if you're ever using a bidet at a party for the first time, don't turn the dial both ways unless you want to spend the night explaining why your pants are soaking wet.
Big Cat finally got the lottery ball for the second time ever, proving that if you just think hard enough, the universe will eventually stop hating you.
