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Ryan Whitney & Jeff Pearlman on USFL Chaos and Week 3 Picks
We are living in a choose-your-own-adventure world because the Cleveland Browns finally won a football game. Big Cat and PFT had to record this before the Jets-Browns Thursday Night game actually kicked off, but the energy in the room was undeniable. PFT is so bought into the Baker Mayfield era that he is already looking past the regular season.
PFT CommenterThe Cleveland Browns will make the playoffs
Welcome to being a winner Cleveland. I say the Cleveland Browns are going to make the playoffs.
Speaking of teams in transition, the Jimmy Butler saga in Minnesota is reaching a fever pitch. Big Cat and PFT broke down the reports of Butler yelling at Karl-Anthony Towns and the beef with the Wiggins brothers. While the talent is undeniable, PFT isn't sure Butler is the guy you build a championship foundation around.
PFT CommenterYou cannot win a championship with Jimmy Butler as your number one guy
I would not want to pay [Jimmy Butler] a max deal right now. I don't think that you can win a championship with Jimmy Butler as your one or one a guy.
Week 3 Preview and Picks
The slate for Week 3 features a massive "Loser Leaves Town" game between the Texans and the Giants. Both teams are winless, but Big Cat thinks the stakes are much higher for Deshaun Watson and company if they drop this one to a struggling Eli Manning.
Big CatThe Texans' season is over if they lose to the Giants
This is officially if the thing is, I'm pretty sure the Giants are terrible. And if the Texans lose to a terrible team, their season's over.
In the "Are We Sure They're Good?" category, the guys looked at the Bengals and Panthers. Even though Carolina is coming off a solid start, Big Cat isn't ready to buy into the hype quite yet.
Big CatThe Panthers are not a good football team even if they win
I actually think this is kind of a, are we sure they're a good game for the Panthers too? Because if the Panthers lose, I'm going to start asking, are we sure they're good? I don't think the Panthers are good, even if they win.
PFT has his eye on the matchup at FedEx Field, specifically how the notoriously bad turf in Washington might affect a certain hobbled superstar quarterback.
PFT CommenterBet the Redskins +3 because of the bad turf at FedEx Field
One, Aaron Rodgers, he says that his knee's getting – like he's afraid that it's going to get worse. And the Redskins' defensive line is pretty good... Aaron Rodgers' knee, the Redskins' turf. That's all you need to say for that game.
Jeff Pearlman and the Wild West of the USFL
Author Jeff Pearlman joined the show to discuss his new book, *Football for a Buck*, which chronicles the insane rise and fall of the USFL. The stories are legendary, ranging from a player who went on the IR because he slammed his dick in a trunk to Donald Trump's role in the league's demise. Pearlman noted that while the league was a chaotic mess, the talent level at the top was surprisingly high.
Jeff PearlmanThe best USFL teams would have been 7-9 caliber NFL teams
Philadelphia Stars back then would have been a 7-9 NFL team.
Pearlman also shared the story of Greg Fields, a player so terrifying that coaches had to hire Liberace’s security guard to protect them. The interview is a must-listen for anyone who misses the days when professional football players were paid in paper bags full of cash.
Ryan Whitney and the NHL Preseason
Our good friend Ryan Whitney checked in to talk about the return of hockey and the reality of the NHL preseason. While most stars are just looking for reps, Whit shared a hilarious story about being kicked out of his billet family's house as a teenager and having to sleep in his car. He also didn't hold back on Vontae Davis's infamous halftime retirement.
Ryan WhitneyVontae Davis retiring at halftime was a selfish move
You can't quit on your team. If you want to quit after the game, fine. You've got to finish the game. You've got to at least be standing on the sidelines rooting the guys on that you're trying to help or hope to win... It was a selfish move in a weird way to, I mean, everyone's going to remember how that guy retired instead of his career.
Whit is also deep in the gambling streets. After a rough Week 2, he is looking to bounce back with a specific divisional matchup in the AFC East.
Ryan WhitneyMy lock of the week is the Dolphins -3 over the Raiders
I really like Miami this week at home against Oakland. It's only minus three, and Miami's actually sneaky, like not that bad, I don't think... Dolphins are my pick this week.
Just Stop Talking Jon Gruden
Jon Gruden continues to say things that make PFT wonder if there is a deeper conspiracy at play. Every time Gruden complains about the lack of a pass rusher after trading Khalil Mack, PFT moves closer to a theory involving Al Davis's ghost.
PFT CommenterJon Gruden is intentionally sabotaging the Raiders to get back at Al Davis
I think this might be intentional... he had like a feud with Al Davis and whispered in his ear on Al's deathbed: 'Listen to me, you son of a bitch. I'm going to come back, and I'm going to wreck your franchise.'
We wrapped things up with Fantasy Fuccbois, where Frankie Roast Beef (Big Cat) and Tommy Tornado (PFT) gave their starts and sits. Big Cat used his time to send a very clear message to the Giants' quarterback.
Big CatEli Manning should just retire already
Fuck Eli Manning. How many times is Eli Manning going to sack himself when I put a little fucking cashola on the Giants in a Sunday night game? Fuck you, Eli Manning. Just retire, you fucking asshole.
The show concluded with the debut of Dana’s Thoughts from Dana B of Mickstape. From the dominance of target practice in the bathroom to the untrustworthy nature of men who smell like a department store, Dana provided a window into a truly unique mind.
Dana BYou cannot trust a guy who consistently wears cologne
You can't trust a guy who consistently wears cologne. You just can't. You're trying too hard.
If you ever get hit with a poop-filled sock, just remember it’s called a Hot Brian now.
