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Rex Ryan on Foot Fetishes, Defensive Greatness, and the Jets
The Dallas Cowboys might actually be good, and it’s making everyone a little uncomfortable. Big Cat and PFT break down the absolute demolition of the Eagles on Monday Night Football, where Dak Prescott looked in total control and the Eagles looked like they were trying to play football in a blender. While Jalen Hurts showed some flashes, the conversation quickly turned to his long-term ceiling in the league.
Big CatJalen Hurts might be the best backup in the NFL for the next decade
I think [Jalen Hurts] might be, here's something nice about Jalen Hurts. I think he might be the best backup in the NFL for the next decade.
PFT CommenterJalen Hurts might be the best backup quarterback in the history of football
I think Jalen Hurts might be the best backup quarterback in the history of football... great teammate, great teammate. So yeah, keep him around.
Nick Sirianni is also feeling the heat after wearing a "Beat Dallas" shirt all week only to get embarrassed. Between the highlighter in the visor and the lack of a run game, the honeymoon phase in Philly is officially over.
PFT CommenterNick Sirianni's highlighter thing looks stupid
I think Nick Sirianni was like, I need a thing as a coach to be identified as... I'm going to be the highlighter guy and you have to win. It looks stupid.
College Football Chaos and Fraud Alerts
Turning to the college ranks, Big Cat is ready to shovel dirt on the Clemson dynasty. After another shaky performance, it feels like the Tigers have lost their aura of invincibility. It’s not just that they aren't the best team in the country; they might not even be the best team in their own neighborhood anymore.
Big CatClemson will not make the College Football Playoff
Clemson is, Dabo [Swinney] going to be able to stomach a truly down year for Clemson? Because they're out, they're officially out. They're not going to make the college football playoffs.
Big CatClemson will lose two or more additional games this season
I think they're going to lose in a bowl game... they're going to lose two or two more games.
Meanwhile, the guys are looking at Oklahoma with a side-eye. Despite being ranked near the top, the Sooners haven't passed the eye test, leading PFT to issue a formal warning to the folks in Norman.
PFT CommenterOklahoma is a fraud this year
Oklahoma stinks. I think they say, I think I'm putting the fraud label on Oklahoma this year.
Rex Ryan Joins the Show
Rex Ryan stopped by for an all-timer of an interview that covered everything from defensive schemes to his well-documented personal preferences. Rex didn't hold back on the current state of the league, specifically calling out the disappointing unit in the nation's capital.
Rex RyanWashington's defense is the biggest disappointment of the 2021 season
I'm surprised how bad Washington's defense is playing. They're 31st in the league... they're the biggest disappointment to me.
As a man who coached both the 2000 Ravens and grew up around the 1985 Bears, Rex provided the definitive answer on which legendary defense stands alone at the top of the mountain.
Rex RyanThe 1985 Bears were a better defense than the 2000 Ravens
I'll say it's the 85 Bears. And the only reason I say that is they beat you before the game was ever played. People were scared, scared to death over that team.
He also offered some sage advice for teams struggling with rookie quarterbacks. According to Rex, the blueprint isn't complicated; it just requires a lot of handoffs and a lot of toughness. He pointed to his own success with Mark Sanchez as the ultimate proof that you can win early if you protect the kid.
Rex RyanYou can win in the NFL with a rookie QB if you run the ball 600 times
How come it's so hard to win with these rookie quarterbacks? ... you can [win], if you can run the darn football and play defense... We ran the ball 607 times that rookie year of Mark Sanchez.
Of course, the guys had to ask about the feet. Rex owned it with the confidence of a man who has won multiple playoff games on the road, explaining that he loves everything about his wife and isn't apologizing for it. He even threw a price tag on a potential return to the sidelines for his former team.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
The Manningcast is on the Hot Seat, not because it’s bad, but because it’s taking a hiatus until Week 7. Big Cat pointed out how much the sports media world relies on the Manning brothers for content, while PFT is busy starting a one-sided rivalry with Peyton.
Big CatHalf of sports media doesn't watch games; they just tweet about the Manningcast
I also don't know what the sports media is going to tweet about now that the Manningcast is not [on]... Half of sports media doesn't even watch the game. They just tweet about the Manningcast.
Steve Cohen and the Mets also landed on the Hot Seat for their bizarre plan to pivot toward "live comedy" at the ballpark. It turns out that when your team is struggling on the field, fans don't really want to hear a tight five from a local stand-up between innings.
Big CatThe Mets' plan to focus on 'live comedy' is a hilarious failure of priorities
They [the Mets] have a new owner, Steve Cohen... they're focusing now on live comedy, new design and special events... All they gotta do is play good baseball. Especially you also have to have just like a tiny bit of self-awareness.
The show wraps up with a legendary edition of Guys on Chicks involving some questionable hygiene habits and a woman who might be the most dedicated partner in the history of the segment.
If you see a man chugging a gallon of milk in a Dave & Buster's parking lot this weekend, just know that Billy Football inspired a generation.
