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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis

Monday, January 15, 201811 takes

Fastest 2 minutes for Divisional Round Weekend ( - ). Break down each game including the insane ending in Minnesota, Nick Foles finding a way, the Patriots steamrolling the Titans and the stunner in Pittsburgh ( - ). Plus bonus Mt Rushmore of things you do to cope with a bad loss for Steelers and Vikings fans ( - ) . Who's Back of the Week ( - ) - . Former Denver running back and NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis joins the show to talk about his career, what it was like playing with John Elway, whether it's better to have a short unbelievable career or a longer average career, and Championship Sunday in 1999 where celebrating the Falcons win over the Vikings almost cost the Broncos the AFC Championship game ( - ). Segments include Respect The Biz for golf cameramen, remembering Keith Jackson, Talking Soccer, and Embrace Debate "are we wrong to not like Tony Romo as an announcer?"

Recap

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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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The Divisional Round should be renamed the 'Best Fucking Weekend of Football of the Year'

I just nominate, we call it the best fucking weekend of football of the year.

The weekend featured the 'Minneapolis Miracle' and a high-scoring Jags/Steelers shootout, making it arguably the best of the season.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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The Vikings' win over the Saints was a 'stay of execution' and they will still lose in heartbreaking fashion

[It] kind of feels like a stay of execution for Vikings fans. Because they are destiny. You know, it would actually be, I hate to say it, the most Vikings end to a season if they lost a Super Bowl in heartbreaking fashion in front of their home fans... They're going to win next weekend, and it's going to be – God, I feel so bad for them in advance.

The Vikings were crushed 38-7 by the Eagles the following week in the NFC Championship, ending the 'destiny' narrative abruptly.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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The Saints should blow up the Drew Brees and Sean Payton era

Not to brag what I called it, but you should probably blow up the Drew Brees, Sean Payton Saints. Didn't win a Super Bowl.

The Saints did not blow it up; they went 13-3 the next year and remained Super Bowl contenders until Brees retired in 2021.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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Steve Sarkeesian being hired by the Falcons cost Georgia the national championship

If Steve Sarkeesian hadn't been hired by the Falcons, Georgia would have won the national championship because he still would be in the booth for Alabama. And the Falcons probably would have been a decent team this year because they wouldn't have had him calling the same 10 plays over and over.

This is a hypothetical based on Sarkeesian's departure from Alabama's staff just before the 2017 season.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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The Jaguars' defense is as good as the 2002 Buccaneers

I've been saying since week four, not to brag, the Jaguars' defense is like the Buccaneers in 2002. They're that good.

Statistically, the 2017 Jags were 2nd in yards and points allowed, while the 2002 Bucs were 1st and won the Super Bowl. The Jags lost in the AFC Title game.

Who Is Back

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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018·Who's Back
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Tom Izzo is overrated

Tom Izzo's overrated. Lost at home to Michigan. Can't do that... Tons of talent, and they are wildly underperforming.

The 2017-18 Spartans underperformed in the tournament, though Izzo's overall resume makes 'overrated' a tough sell for most.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018·Who's Back
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Jeff Fisher is the best coach in football

All of [Jeff Fisher's] players are going to the NFC Championship game, and I love it because it just solidifies that Jeff Fisher is the best coach in football.

Fisher had been fired by the Rams the previous season; the Rams and Eagles both featured significant rosters he helped build.

Interview

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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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Terrell DavisTerrell Davis

My Super Bowl prediction is the Steelers vs. the Saints

Here's my pick right here. Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints.

Both teams lost in the Divisional Round (Steelers to Jags, Saints to Vikings).
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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There will be another 2,000-yard rusher soon because quarterback play is diminishing

Teams are going back to it because the quarterback play is starting to diminish... So in the meantime, if you're a team, you're trying to protect a young quarterback. What do you have to do? You have to run the ball again. And so it's going back to that. So, yes, I think there will be a 2,000-yard rusher again.

Derrick Henry rushed for 2,027 yards in 2020.
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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018
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Christian McCaffrey will be a wide receiver in two years

[Christian McCaffrey] is going to be a receiver. No, he's not... A million bucks is the bet... He's going to line up more as a receiver in two years than a running back... Next year he's not going to be listed as a running back.

McCaffrey remained a running back throughout his career, though he occasionally lines up in the slot. He was never re-listed as a WR.

Embrace Debate

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Take Slip·Jan 15, 2018·Embrace Debate
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Tony Romo is a good announcer but he talks way too much

Let the fucking moments breathe. All he does is talk. He talks the entire broadcast... I hate how much some people think he's the perfect analyst... If he just let it breathe a little bit, he would be everything everyone says that he already is.

This is a subjective critique of broadcasting style, though public opinion of Romo shifted toward this view in later years.