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Dan Orlovsky on QB Tiers, Michigan's Sign Stealing, and the New Studio
The new Pardon My Take era has officially arrived in Chicago, and while the studio has that fresh-paint smell and a brand new lottery ball machine, some things never change. Specifically, Max is a massive loser again. After the Phillies choked away the NLCS to the Diamondbacks, Max showed up to the new digs wearing cutoff overalls and pigtails, looking like a broken man who has seen too many Game 7 losses in the last eighteen months. Big Cat and PFT couldn't help but marvel at the Diamondbacks' run, especially considering where they were just two seasons ago.
Big CatThe quick turnarounds of the Diamondbacks and Rangers are a testament to why fans should never give up on their teams
The Texas Rangers were 60 and 102. The Arizona Diamondbacks were 52 and 110. It's insane. This is what sports are about. If you're a fan, the ability to have your franchise turn that quickly... it's a true testament. This is why you stick with your team because a quick turnaround like this is right around the corner.
PFT was quick to defend the current state of baseball, pointing out that the chaos of the wild card is exactly what makes October great, even if Dodgers fans are crying about it.
PFT CommenterThe MLB Wild Card format is great because it allows long shots like the Diamondbacks to make the World Series
So for everybody that's saying, I mean, Dodgers fans that are saying that the new wild card format is [bullshit], that they should go back. Well, one of the, one of the teams got to the World Series... because I love, I love long shots. If your team's not in it, it's hard to, to not root for a long shot and an underdog.
The Sign Stealing Scandal and College Football Losers
College football Saturday was headlined by a total snooze-fest between Ohio State and Penn State. Big Cat didn't hold back on James Franklin, who once again proved that he is the king of winning ten games while losing the only one that actually matters.
Big CatJames Franklin is a loser who cannot win the big game
James Franklin loser because he can't win the big game. Yeah... James Franklin now is one in nine verse Ohio State. Three in 16 verse top 10 teams.
However, the real story in the college ranks is the absolute insanity coming out of Ann Arbor. Michigan staffer Connor Stallions has turned the program into a rogue intelligence agency, allegedly buying tickets to dozens of games to film opposing sidelines. Big Cat, ever the visionary, has already decided that this scandal is the perfect exit strategy for his favorite coach to finally land in Chicago.
Big CatJim Harbaugh had no knowledge of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal and is innocent
I'm going with the theory that Jim Harbaugh had no knowledge of it and that Michigan is going to get sanctioned and Jim Harbaugh, 'cause he had no knowledge of it, has to recuse himself from Michigan and go coach the Chicago Bears. That is what I'm going with. Jim Harbaugh's innocent. Jim Harbaugh had no knowledge.
PFT is taking the opposite approach, rooting for Michigan to lean fully into the villain arc and win the whole thing just to see the rest of the country have a collective meltdown.
PFT CommenterMichigan will win the National Championship this year for the pure chaos of it
I hope the best thing if you're truly a fan of chaos Yes. You want Michigan to win the national championship this year. Yes... That's what I wanna see. Yeah. And it would be, it would be so fun. People would be so angry about it.
Dan Orlovsky Joins the Program
Dan Orlovsky finally made his debut on the show, and he came prepared to talk ball and defend his honor. He’s been the world's leading Matthew Stafford truthing officer for years, and he’s not stopping now. According to Dan, Stafford is currently playing at a level most QBs can't even dream of reaching.
Dan OrlovskyMatthew Stafford is throwing the ball as well as he ever has in his career
Stafford is throwing the absolute piss out of the football. It's, I mean, he's throwing it just as good as maybe he's ever thrown it.
We also got into the nitty-gritty of quarterback evaluations. While the public is ready to bench Desmond Ridder for literally anyone else, Dan sees the vision. He thinks the Falcons QB is getting a raw deal from the fans because of a few high-profile mistakes.
Dan OrlovskyDesmond Ridder is playing much better than the public perception suggests
I do think Desmond Ridder has been better than what people think. Oh, he's been better, dude... 90% of the time this kid's played pretty good football and then there's 10% that they gotta figure out can they get rid of it or whatnot.
The most controversial part of the interview came when Dan was asked to rank the most "mid" quarterbacks in the league. For a guy who admits he spends most of his time watching tape, his list was a direct shot at some major fanbases, starting with the star in Dallas.
Dan OrlovskyJared Goff and Kirk Cousins are both top 5 'Mid' quarterbacks in the league
Number one, Dak Prescott for sure. Jared Goff... Kirk Cousins for sure. Baker Mayfield. And Geno Smith. This would be my top five guys that are like, again, I think that those guys could play as high as like a top seven, top eight, top nine quarterback. Or if, you know, my tackle's out and my number one receiver's not there, I might play as a top 12 or top 13 dude.
Dan also stood by his take that Jared Goff and Kirk Cousins belong in that same middle-tier bucket, regardless of how many points the Lions and Vikings are putting up lately.
Dan OrlovskyDak Prescott is the most 'Mid' quarterback in the NFL
Number one, Dak Prescott for sure... I think that those guys could play as high as like a top seven, top eight, top nine quarterback. Or if, you know, my tackle's out and my number one receiver's not there, I might play as a top 12 or top 13 dude.
Hot Seat, Cool Throne, and the Lottery Machine
PFT’s Hot Seat is his own driving ability after he managed to T-bone a stationary telephone pole in the new office parking lot just seven days after buying a new car. Meanwhile, Big Cat is already looking ahead to the NFL landscape, noting that while everyone looked elite a month ago, the cracks are starting to show for everyone except the reigning champs.
Big CatThe Chiefs are the only truly dominant team in the NFL as the NFC is wide open
The 49ers for the first five games felt like they were unbeatable. Now the NFC feels like it's very wide open, like even more wide open than it was before. And I, I don't think there's any like, truly dominant team outside of the Kansas City Chiefs.
We wrapped up the show by finally firing up the new lottery ball machine, which looks more like a high-tech bong than a gambling device. Max is still crying, the studio is too hot, and we're officially home.
Maybe the Phillies will win a game if Max stops wearing the pigtails.
