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Stavros Halkias, Heisman Winner Jayden Daniels, and the Tommy DeVito Era
Monday Night Football actually delivered for once with a doubleheader that felt like a Fever Dream. Between Tommy DeVito leading a game-winning drive for the Giants and the Dolphins absolutely collapsing against Will Levis and the Titans, it was the kind of chaos that makes Roger Goodell look like a genius. PFT is already bracing for the inevitable fallout of the league office falling in love with this format.
PFT CommenterRoger Goodell will eventually implement two Monday Night Football games every single week
I'm calling it in the future, it might not be next year, might not be the year after Goodell's gonna want to try to get two Monday night football games. And the fact that these two games [Giants/Packers and Titans/Dolphins] were so good, it's gonna make him think like this was the best idea of all time.
The Tommy DeVito story is officially out of control. Between the agent who looks like he’s about to order a hit and the family handing out cutlets at the tailgate, it’s the most Italian thing to happen to sports since the invention of the skip-pass. Big Cat is so enamored with the 'Tommy Cutlets' vibe that he’s ready to bring that energy to Chicago.
Speaking of the AFC, the Dolphins might be in a world of trouble. Tyreek Hill went down with an ankle injury, and while he eventually returned, the offense looked completely stagnant without him. Big Cat and PFT debated if the 'TuAnon' movement needs to finally admit who the real engine of that team is.
Big CatTyreek Hill is the most important player on the Dolphins and should be the NFL MVP
I do consider myself part of TuAnon, but saying Tyreek Hill is the MVP does not diminish Tua. I think Tua is a very good quarterback when Tyreek Hill is on the field... He looked to me like he's the most important player on the Dolphins and he probably should be considered MVP.
The guys also took a look at the playoff picture, which is getting murky as hell. The Bills are suddenly looming in the rearview mirror of the AFC East, and despite their mid-season struggles, PFT is officially buying back in on Josh Allen making a run.
PFT CommenterThe Bills will make the playoffs in 2023
I'd like to officially revise my AFC take. I'm gonna put Bills in. I'm gonna put Bills in over the Colts.
Shohei Ohtani’s Deferred Millions
Shohei Ohtani signed a contract that looks like a typo, but the details are even weirder. He’s deferring almost the entire $700 million, which basically means the Dodgers are betting on the heat death of the universe occurring before they have to pay him. Big Cat broke down why the massive headline number is a bit of an illusion when you account for the actual value of the money.
Big CatShohei Ohtani's contract is actually a natural progression from Aaron Judge's, valued around $460 million in real dollars
This is a 450-460 million dollar contract because of inflation and interest... If you actually think about it, this is a natural progression of contracts. Shohei Ohtani signed for 10 years, 460 million. That's a natural progression from Aaron Judge's nine for 360.
Stavros Halkias in Studio
Friend of the program Stavros Halkias joined the show to talk about his new Netflix special, *Fat Rascal*, and his beloved Baltimore Ravens. Stav is riding high on the Ravens' defense, even if he still has a soft spot for the 'Elite' Joe Flacco currently slinging it for the Browns. He also has some very specific ideas about how the NFL should handle jersey numbers, specifically for the guys on the edge.
Stavros HalkiasAll Pro Edge Rushers should wear numbers in the 90s, not single digits
Fucking edge rushers need to be wearing nineties. Or if you're really fucking cool, maybe a 50... It's fucking weird. It looks like college football and I hate that.
Stav and the guys also discussed the proper way to handle 'weird' numbers like zero. According to Stav, you can't just be a backup special teamer rocking the goose egg; you have to earn that level of visibility.
Stavros HalkiasOnly All-Pro players should be allowed to wear number zero in the NFL
To wear number zero, you have to be the best guy on your team. There's gotta be a rule where it's like to have a weird number, you have to be awesome. [Big Cat: Pro Bowl?] All-pro. Zero is All-pro.
Heisman Winner Jayden Daniels
LSU’s Jayden Daniels stopped by for a quick 'One Question with a Quarterback' right after winning the Heisman. He confirmed that he did indeed sleep with the trophy in his bed and even gave it its own seat on the plane ride back. When the guys pressed him on his physical tools, Jayden didn't hesitate to flex the arm strength.
Jayden DanielsI can throw a football over 70 yards
How far can you throw a football? [Jayden Daniels:] Honestly? Probably over 70... on a good day.
Hot Seat/Cool Throne
Hank is officially on the Hot Seat as the Bill Belichick era in New England looks like it’s coming to a messy end. While reports are flying that the decision has already been made, Hank is firmly planting his feet in the sand and refusing to believe the news until he sees a press conference.
HankReports that Bill Belichick will leave the Patriots after the season are fake news
Tom Curran... said that at the end of the year, the Patriots and Belichick are probably gonna part ways... I'm just gonna go with the fact that it's a report and it's not true. It might be fake news. I'm hoping it's fake. I'm in the denial stage right now.
Meanwhile, the Detroit Pistons are in a historic tailspin. After losing 20 straight games, Big Cat is ready to initiate the nuclear option for the entire franchise.
Big CatAny NBA team that loses 20 games in a row should fire and cut everyone in the organization
20 losses in a row is insane... If you get over 15 in a row, it's fire everyone. You can't do 20 in a row. No. You have to fire everyone. I don't know if you can legally fire everyone, but like I'm saying, cut everyone, fire everyone, do everything. 20 in a row. That's bad.
To wrap things up, the guys hit a holiday-themed Guys on Chicks, debating when the seasons actually change. While the calendar says one thing, PFT knows that the true start of winter is determined by the dinner table and the TV schedule.
PFT CommenterWinter officially begins the day after Thanksgiving
Winner starts the day after Thanksgiving. [Big Cat: You don't think December's winter?] What? No, because you, it's festive... [PFT:] I think that Christmas is a winter holiday. It is. It's a winter wonderland. Yeah.
Just remember, if you see a guy in a tracksuit with a gold chain this week, don't ask questions—he's probably just a Giants fan looking for a cutlet.
