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Saquon Barkley and the Eagles O-Line on Super Bowls and Grit
Grit Week officially kicks off with a trip to Eagles camp, and the energy is high despite the sweltering heat. Big Cat and PFT are back in their element, dissecting the latest drama out of Dallas where Micah Parsons and Jerry Jones seem to be heading toward a messy divorce. The guys break down the weird "mommy and daddy" analogies coming from Jerry and whether Micah is actually going to stay a Cowboy long-term.
Big CatJerry Jones is in a senile old phase of his ownership
Jerry Jones is he, he just keeps taking shots. Like I said, we, we, we talked about this like a month ago, that he is in that senile old phase where he's just saying shit and you're like, I really wish you wouldn't say that Thanksgiving table uncle shit.
Big Cat isn't waiting around for a reconciliation. He's already looking at the trade market, noting that the Cowboys aren't exactly in a Super Bowl window while their owner continues to act like a "Thanksgiving table uncle."
Big CatThe Cowboys should trade Micah Parsons for two first-round picks
They should just trade 'em because the Cowboys are not a Super Bowl team right now. And if you don't want to pay him, trade him. He is guaranteed two first rounders. Is there gonna be a guy in the next two drafts that's gonna be better than Micah Parsons? I don't think so.
Training Camp Chaos and ESPN's RedZone Power Play
The conversation shifts to training camp viral videos, specifically the ones making Caleb Williams look like he can't hit the broad side of a barn. Big Cat has a very specific theory about why these lowlights are circulating so heavily.
Big CatCaleb Williams missing throws in training camp is actually AI-generated
I did see another one [video] that got like no retweets of him actually nailing the drills. ... I sent [Ryan Whitney] the clip and he said, sick. He looks awesome, being obviously facetious. And I said, that's AI dude. ... But I got you to believe that for a second.
They also dive into the news of ESPN potentially taking over NFL RedZone. While the product is currently the gold standard of sports television, there's a collective fear that the "Worldwide Leader" won't be able to help themselves when it comes to monetization.
Big CatESPN will eventually ruin NFL RedZone by adding commercials
There's a decent chance that ESPN fucks us up. ... They won't fuck it up right away because they know people will be upset but they'll eventually fuck it up and they'll slip in some things. ... I don't think they're gonna have commercials right away, but I think that they're gonna have like very intrusive onscreen commercials during the actual play. And I think they're gonna eventually get to commercials.
MLB Disasters and the Dildo Bandit
Baseball talk heats up as the guys roast the MLB for the Speedway Classic disaster, which featured rain, a lack of hot dog buns, and a confusing one-inning stint before a delay. Big Cat has seen enough of the experiments and wants to go back to what works.
Big CatMLB should stop doing experimental stadium games and just do Field of Dreams every year
Why not just do it at Field of Dreams every single year. ... This is such a situation where like baseball had a really cool thing that White Sox Yankees game was insane. And why not just go back there and do it?
Meanwhile, the WNBA is dealing with a "serial dildo thrower" hitting courts in multiple cities. PFT has a "stay woke" theory that this might be an inside job to spike the ratings, while the rest of the crew just wonders if the "Dildo Bandit" can be caught.
PFT CommenterThe WNBA is likely throwing dildos on their own court for ratings
I have a stay woke. I think the WNBA is throwing dildos onto their own court. Get the ratings up.
Saquon Barkley on the Giants, Madden, and Steven Che
Saquon Barkley joins the show to discuss his transition to Philly and his incredible 2,000-yard season. He clears the air on the Hard Knocks clips and his relationship with Joe Shane, while also taking a moment to absolutely bury Steven Che for his legendary bad fantasy takes from last summer.
Saquon BarkleyNo one should ever listen to Steven Che's sports advice again after his poor fantasy takes
No one should listen to Steven Che ever again. That's facts. In all seriousness, I think sometimes you see guys up there and they have to say stuff that's going to get clickbait.
Saquon talks about his evolution as a runner and how he actually feels faster now at 27 than he did as a rookie, mostly due to efficiency and mechanics. He also confirms that despite his mom's wishes, he hasn't retired the hurdle quite yet.
Saquon BarkleyHurdling defenders is still in my future as a runner
Only person who I can say was really mad about the hurdle or any hurdles I've ever done is my mama. My mama don't like when I leave my feet. But I think hurtling is in my future again.
The O-Line Room: Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens
Lane Johnson and Cam Jurgens sit down to define what grit actually means in the trenches. Between losing 11 pounds of water weight in a single practice and dealing with broken AC units after a long day at camp, the O-line life is a grind. Cam Jurgens even offers a new definition of grit that fits the "working man" lifestyle.
Cam JurgensComplaining while doing a difficult job is a form of grit
The more grit you have, sometimes you just have to complain your way through it. But you still do it, right? ... I think it'd be gritty going on vacation and just complaining and hating vacation. That is actually a very gritty thing to do.
They discuss the "tush push" survival in the NFL rulebook, the transition of the Eagles' center position, and the absolute nightmare that is trying to block Dexter Lawrence twice a year.
Mount Rushmore of Words Starting with Q
The episode wraps with a highly contentious Mount Rushmore of things that start with the letter Q. The draft included everything from Quavers and Quaaludes to Queen Latifah. Max and Memes had a total meltdown over the social media strategy, while Big Cat defended his pick of "quitting" as the ultimate human experience.
Big CatQuitting a job you hate is the best feeling in the world
Our last pick, we're gonna take quitting. No better feeling. Quitting is so satisfying. It's the best feeling. If you ever quit a job you don't like, best fucking feeling in the world.
We're officially on a quest for the best Grit Week yet. One more time for the people in the back: Hot Honey is the greatest invention of the 21st century.
