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Sean McVay and Jared Goff on Rams’ Super Bowl Hopes and Sidekicks
The training camp tour hits its final stop at Rams camp, and the energy is high as Big Cat and PFT Commenter recap a week that saw the return of Chris Berman and the debut of the new Monday Night Football crew. While Joe Tessitore gets some love, the rest of the production choices left the guys scratching their heads, particularly the decision to keep Booger McFarland on a floating field-level crane. Big Cat is already calling it a failure of geometry and conversation flow.
Big CatPutting the third announcer on a field-level cart for MNF is a mistake
When you put a guy, a third guy, not in the booth, in some fucking weird contraption on the field, it will always feel like he's butting into the conversation and doesn't know really when to talk.
PFT was even harsher on the chemistry in the booth, specifically how it felt like the legendary Joe Tessitore was doing all the heavy lifting for the new broadcast team.
PFT CommenterThe new Monday Night Football booth is an 'F' without Joe Tessitore
Without Joe Tessitore, it's an F.
Jalen Ramsey’s Hit List and the Bust Watch
The guys also dove into Jalen Ramsey’s legendary GQ interview where he essentially called every quarterback in the league trash. It led to a broader discussion about which young signal-callers are actually on the verge of losing their "future star" status. PFT is ready to pull the trigger on labeling one of the 2015 top picks as a total loss if things don't change fast this season.
PFT CommenterMarcus Mariota or Jameis Winston will officially be labeled a bust this year
One of those two guys [Mariota or Winston] is going to suck again and we go bust, bust, bust.
While Ramsey was busy making enemies, Big Cat warned that the football gods usually have a way of balancing the scales when a cornerback talks this much trash before the season even starts.
Big CatJalen Ramsey will have a major, high-profile mistake this season due to 'karma'
I'm saying Jalen Ramsey is going to have a big fuck up in a big game this year. And people are going to have a roast show on Twitter.
Mount Rushmore of Sidekicks
It’s getting late in the summer, which means Mount Rushmore season is winding down. To celebrate the unsung heroes, Big Cat, PFT, and Hank drafted the Mount Rushmore of Sidekicks. Big Cat stayed true to his Chicago roots by leading off with Scottie Pippen, but he also dipped into the sitcom world to fill out his roster.
Big CatDwight Schrute is a sidekick to Michael Scott
I'm going to go with George Costanza and Dwight Schrute. Those are my second and third picks [for Mount Rushmore of Sidekicks]. [Dwight] was to Michael.
PFT went a different route, looking at the ultimate sacrifice in sports: a superstar giving up his primary position to accommodate a teammate. It’s the ultimate "number two" move that defined an era in New York.
PFT CommenterA-Rod is an all-time sidekick because he agreed to move to third base for Derek Jeter
My next one is going to be A-Rod. Move to third base. Before he ever won anything.
Seven Minutes in Heaven with Sean McVay
Coach Sean McVay joined the show for a quick "Seven Minutes in Heaven" segment. The guys grilled him on his perfectly groomed beard—which PFT still argues is too manicured for a true "football guy"—and his offensive philosophy. McVay was glowing about his quarterback’s progression, noting that the training wheels are officially off for the former number one pick.
Sean McVayJared Goff has mastered the Rams system and can now create off-schedule plays
I think with Jared, you know, you see why he's the number one overall pick. He can make all the throws. He can change the launch point. He can create off schedule... being in the system for a second year... [he's] become more of a master of it.
Jared Goff: California Teen and MVP Candidate?
Our good friend Jared Goff stayed for a longer sit-down to talk about the massive expectations in LA. He didn't shy away from the Super Bowl talk, making it clear that the Rams aren't just looking for a playoff berth this year.
Jared GoffThe Rams will make the Super Bowl this season
[Are you guys going to the Super Bowl this year?] Man, we better. We've got a good team. We've got good pieces in place.
PFT took it a step further, officially planting his flag on Goff as a dark horse for the league's highest individual honor after seeing his command of the offense in camp.
PFT CommenterJared Goff is a front runner for the 2018 NFL MVP
Jared, a lot of people are saying MVP candidate this year. I'm putting it out there right now. I think I said front runner MVP for 2018, right?
The interview took a turn for the weird when Big Cat admitted his deep-seated fear of California teenagers. Between their effortless cool, their surfing skills, and their general aura of being better at life than anyone from the Midwest, Big Cat is convinced they are the most intimidating demographic on the planet.
Big CatCalifornia teenagers are intimidating because they experience life differently and lose their virginity early
Because California kids... They just experience life differently. Everything is relaxed. They probably have sex when they're like 12... They lose [their] virginity early. They smoke weed. They hang 10... when you come here and you see all these teenagers, you're like, these guys are just going to roast me.
Goff also touched on his distaste for the international series travels, noting that while the fans in London are great, the logistics and the food leave a lot to be desired. He’s much happier heading to Mexico this year, though he did offer some kind words for a fellow young quarterback and fellow friend of the program in Chicago.
Jared GoffMitchell Trubisky is going to have a great year for the Bears
As far as Mitchell [Trubisky] goes, I think he's going to have a great year.
To wrap up the show, the guys discussed Big Ben Roethlisberger’s latest "injury" involving a loose helmet and shared a moment of silence for the impending retirement of the 2004 quarterback class. Big Cat isn't ready for a world without the drama of a Big Ben walking boot.
Big CatIt's a sad day when Roethlisberger, Rivers, and Eli Manning retire
I'm going to really be disappointed when Big Ben retires. He's one of those guys, I don't want to get doom and gloom here, but Big Ben, Rivers, Eli Manning, all these guys retiring is going to be so sad.
Just remember, the standard is the standard, even if nobody actually knows what that means.
