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Skip Bayless in Studio, Week 6 Picks, and the Fall of Philadelphia
The 49ers are officially back after handling business in Seattle, and Brock Purdy is looking more like a franchise cornerstone every week. Big Cat isn't entertaining any more "system quarterback" talk when it comes to the Niners' signal-caller.
While the Niners are ascending, things are looking bleak in Philadelphia. Max is in absolute shambles after the Phillies' postseason exit at the hands of the Mets. Between the on-field collapse and an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction involving some lucky underwear, Max is ready to burn it all down.
MaxThe Phillies are in a downhill spiral and their window is closed
Philly's lost the game. They looked like shit. It's exact same thing that went on from 2009 to 2011 of the Phillies... and then what I am saying, yes, it is the same thing. Like it is just a downhill spiral with no World Series. There's no hope. There's no hope. And the window's closed for every team.
To make matters worse for Max, the Mets seem to have that unexplainable postseason magic that leaves opposing fanbases in the dust.
Week 6 Preview and the "Measuring Stick" Game
The guys look ahead to a massive Week 6 slate, headlined by the Commanders and Ravens in what PFT is calling a true measuring stick game for Washington. While the world is watching Jayden Daniels, PFT is keeping a close eye on a Ravens unit that he believes is the standard of the league right now.
PFT CommenterThe Ravens offense is the best in the league
I do think that the Ravens offense is, it's the best in the league. It's the best in the league.
PFT also has a galaxy-brain theory about how the Commanders' defensive limitations might actually help them contain Lamar Jackson.
PFT CommenterHaving a slow pass rush is actually an advantage against Lamar Jackson because it maintains contain
Is it maybe sneaky a good thing that our pass rush on the end sucks against Lamar [Jackson]? Because you naturally keep contain because you're not good enough to get downfield and turn that corner. They're so slow they can't physically give up contain.
Elsewhere, Big Cat is putting his foot down on the Chicago Bears' upcoming trip to London. With a soft spot in the schedule approaching, there's no room for error against Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars.
Big CatThe game against the Jaguars is a must-win for the Bears
This is a must win for the Bears. You got, this is the meat of your schedule, right? This is the, this is the, you got make some hay time. I'll be a very sad boy if the Bears lose this game.
In the AFC South, Big Cat is oddly optimistic about the Titans coming off their bye week, even going as far as to back Will Levis to play a clean game of football.
Big CatWill Levis will have a good game and won't turn the ball over against the Colts
I think Will Levis is going to have a good game. There it is, that's my hot take. I think Will Levis is not going to turn the ball over. I think their defense is really good. They're off a bye, maybe fix some things.
However, that optimism has its limits. Big Cat made it clear that if the Titans can't get it done against the Colts this weekend, he’s officially jumping off the ship.
Big CatI will quit on the Titans if they lose to the Colts in Week 6
This will be my, I'm quitting the Titans if they lose this game. But I'm not, I'm not taking the Titans. It is my last, last line in the sand.
Skip Bayless in the Flesh
In one of the most surreal moments in the show's history, Skip Bayless joined Big Cat and PFT in studio. For a man who has spent decades being the most polarizing figure in sports media, Skip was surprisingly candid about the "Supreme Debate" era at ESPN and his relationships with Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe. He even gave Stephen A. the ultimate props for his longevity and talent.
Skip BaylessStephen A. Smith has the greatest gift of gab in the history of television
He has the greatest gift of gab in the history of television in my view. You just knew right away he's going to let me say that to him. [Stephen A. Smith] is the perfect foil for me.
Naturally, the conversation turned to his most famous hills to die on. Skip still stands by his belief that Tim Tebow was never given a fair shake to run a specialized NFL offense.
Skip BaylessTim Tebow would have won a lot of games if an NFL team ran his college offense
If I run his college offense, I'm going to win a lot of games in the National Football League. He'll never make a Pro Bowl, but I want that guy on my team... nobody ever gave him a shot [after Denver]. Nobody ever gave him a shot. I, I just believed in him winning football games.
When it comes to the current NBA landscape, Skip hasn't softened his stance on the GOAT debate one bit. He remains the world's leading Michael Jordan enthusiast, and his critiques of LeBron James are as sharp as ever, specifically regarding the "clutch gene."
Skip BaylessLeBron James was born without a clutch gene
The poor man was just born without a clutch gene, and we see it again and again and again. MJ or LeBron? Stop it. Don't even go there because it's offensive to me. You would put those two in the same sentence because LeBron could not carry Jordan's sneakers.
Skip BaylessMichael Jordan would destroy LeBron James in a one-on-one game
I think [Michael Jordan] would destroy [LeBron James] in one-on-one. That's just me. [Jordan] would just out-intangible him. He would out-trash talk him. LeBron could not carry Jordan's sneakers.
Skip even touched on the awkward dynamic of the Lakers' father-son duo, expressing real concerns about whether Bronny James is actually ready for the pro level or if the family's stature is forcing a move that might hurt the team.
Skip BaylessBronny James might not be able to play in the NBA
I've seen 14, 13 minute stints in two preseason games... it's Summer League all over again. I saw him share the floor with his father for the first time ever, and he plays 14 minutes and he turns it over four times and he scores zero points. And I'm saying I, I don't know if he can play. Seriously. What if his son just can't hack it?
Finally, the guys couldn't let Skip leave without discussing his beloved, and often frustrating, Dallas Cowboys. Despite Jerry Jones opening the checkbook for Dak Prescott, Skip remains the biggest skeptic in the room when it comes to Dak’s ability to win when the lights are brightest.
Skip BaylessDak Prescott is not a Super Bowl winning quarterback
I'm just not buying. I don't believe I've, I've seen enough. I know what he is. And what especially he is not, he is two and five in the postseason. And every time a big moment has come in a postseason game that is begging to be won, he's not there. He's safe, and you know, he's going to put up gaudy enough numbers to be somewhere on the fringe of the MVP race... but they'll be just good enough to be a factor, just good enough to be relevant.
It was a marathon episode that spanned from "All in my ass" to the heights of supreme debate, leaving the guys—and Skip—in a state of tantric exhaustion.
Good luck to everyone this weekend, except for whoever is responsible for the New York City traffic during Monday's sports equinox.
