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Steve Young on Wild Card Weekend, Carson Beck’s Revenge, and Mike McDaniel Fired
The U is officially back after an instant classic in the desert. Miami booked their ticket to the National Championship behind a gutsy performance from Carson Beck and a Mario Cristobal game plan that actually worked for once. Big Cat and PFT were riding the emotional rollercoaster as Ole Miss nearly pulled off the upset, but the Hurricanes' physical dominance on the lines of scrimmage eventually wore them down.
PFT CommenterMiami would win the National Championship if they simply ran the ball every single play
I think that Miami could win this game if they ran the ball every single play. Their offensive line was dominant. And even when a guy would get wrapped up for a two yard gain, then you get the five huge big giant dogs on their offensive line pushing them downhill like an avalanche. You end up with a five, six yard gain on it.
While Miami prepares for the Natty, the Dolphins are cleaning out lockers. Mike McDaniel is out, and it feels like the entire league is playing a game of musical chairs with eight head coaching vacancies. PFT is convinced the firing of McDaniel was essentially a "thank you for your service" move to clear a path for the most coveted name on the market.
PFT CommenterAt least one NFL team that loses this weekend will fire their head coach specifically to pursue John Harbaugh
I think that there's gonna be a team that loses in the playoffs that's gonna fire the coach too... thinking, oh, we're definitely gonna get [John] Harbaugh. Maybe two. And then one of those teams won't get Harbaugh.
Speaking of McDaniel, the guys looked back at the exact moment the vibes shifted for the Fins. It turns out that choosing mercy over an NFL scoring record against the Broncos might have triggered a spiritual decline for the franchise.
PFT CommenterMike McDaniel was cursed by the football gods for not breaking the NFL scoring record against the Broncos
2023 Dolphins scored 70 points. Mike McDaniel chose not to go for the NFL record at the end of the game. Did not kick a field goal. I believe the football gods cursed him after that moment. The Dolphins went 23 and 25 after that. The Broncos went 32 and 16 after that moment.
With McDaniel now a free agent, the rumor mill is already spinning. Between his history with Dan Quinn and the roster in D.C., the landing spot seems almost too obvious.
PFT CommenterMike McDaniel will likely become the Commanders' offensive coordinator because of his relationship with Dan Quinn
The reason why I think [McDaniel] might, he might be a commander. Offensive coordinators. He loves Dan Quinn. ... Dan was like his number one advocate when it came to getting him sober and supporting [him]. ... He's probably odds on favor that it's gonna be the commanders.
Moving to the NBA, the Wizards finally made a move that left everyone scratching their heads. Trae Young is headed to Washington in a trade that PFT argues is the peak of modern front-office spreadsheet management.
PFT CommenterThe Trae Young trade to the Wizards is the ultimate 'NBA trade' because it has nothing to do with winning basketball games
It was the most NBA trade of all time. Oh yeah. Because neither team is doing this trade to win a title. No, they're not even really doing it to get better at basketball. They're just shuffling guys. They're like, here you take this guy because your spreadsheet could use a guy with that number next to it... nothing happens the whole time.
Super Wild Card Weekend is finally here, and the board is loaded with matchups that have the guys sweating. PFT is already calling for a reform of the playoff seeding after looking at the lopsided Rams vs. Panthers matchup.
PFT CommenterThe NFL should stop giving 'charity' playoff spots to inferior teams that win 'Mickey Mouse' divisions like the 2025 Panthers
Why are we giving out charity playoff spots to teams like the Panthers? They win a Mickey Mouse division, they're clearly inferior. They have zero chance to win the Super Bowl. It ruins the playoffs. ... It becomes a safety issue for the Carolina Panthers.
Big Cat is focused on the NFC heavyweights, narrowing the field down to a very specific tier of contenders while the Rams continue to look like a nightmare for anyone in their bracket.
Big CatThe Rams, Eagles, and Seahawks are the only three dangerous teams in the NFC
I rank them order, it would be Rams, Eagles, Seahawks. ... If you want gun to my head right now, I think there's three teams in the NFC.
PFT CommenterThe Rams are the overall favorite to win the NFC
I also don't think it's that hot of a take to say that the Rams could, I don't know what the odds are right now, but they feel to me like they might be, in my mind, the favorite to win the NFC.
Legendary QB Steve Young joined the show to break down the mechanics of modern quarterbacking. He gave flowers to Caleb Williams for his rookie development and Trevor Lawrence for finding a coach who actually understands the 'Shanahan tree' philosophy.
Steve YoungAny NFL team without an innovative offensive mind from the McVay/Shanahan tree will be out of the league soon
If you don't have the innovative mind and process and play calling stacking of someone from the tree of Sean Payton, Andy Reid, Sean McVay, or Kyle Shanahan, then get out of the league. ... It's not working. And you look at what's happened in Jacksonville, Liam Cohen... he's the fruit of the tree, right? And he gets it.
Steve didn't hold back when describing the pure aesthetic of Justin Herbert's game, comparing the Chargers' signal-caller to a legendary work of art.
Steve YoungJustin Herbert's throwing ability is the 'Mona Lisa' of football
If throwing a football was supposed to be artistic or beautiful, that is the Mona Lisa, this guy. He's the guy that as a fellow thrower... when I watch him throw, I'm like, oh, it gives your heart beats value. Like, oh that is beautiful.
To wrap up the football talk, Steve gave his official prediction for the big game. While many are expecting chaos, he's leaning into the strength of the top seeds and their elite defensive units.
Steve YoungThe Super Bowl will be Seattle vs. Denver
I think I'd say Seattle, Denver. I think I'd go chalk. I just, being at home, I don't know. And defensively both of those squads are showing up with a defense that is elite. Elite.
Fyre Fest of the week featured Hank having a midlife crisis via closet cleaning and Big Cat nearly passing out from a medical fast. Big Cat learned the hard way that life without calories isn't worth living.
Big CatFasting is the worst thing ever
I realized I was such a bitch. ... Anyone who tries to tell you the fasting is the way to go. It ain't, it ain't the way to go.
Just remember: if you're taking a nap in the office, Shane and PFT are definitely watching.
