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Steve Young on QB Grit, Kenny Dillingham, and the Bengals' Pulse
The Bengals actually got a bounce to go their way on Monday Night Football, and Big Cat is officially trying to talk himself back into Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase. While the Bengals' playoff odds are still lower than Hank's chances of ever winning the lottery ball, watching Mike McCarthy stare at the Jumbotron in a state of catatonic shock never gets old. PFT has some advice for the Cowboys head coach before he burns his retinas looking at Leon Lett-style blunders.
PFT CommenterMike McCarthy needs to stop watching replays of his team's mistakes on the Jumbotron during games
I have a suggestion from Mike McCarthy... Something bad happens, you know, something bad has just happened in the game. As head coach, he forces himself to watch the replay of that bad thing over and over and just sit in that pain. Yeah, Mike, you gotta stop doing that. You gotta stop subjecting yourself to just trauma repeatedly over and over again.
Speaking of visuals, the guys gave their thoughts on the Simpsons alternate broadcast. While seeing Homer as Cooper Rush and Bart as Jamar Chase was a fun concept, the execution left a little to be desired in the third dimension.
PFT CommenterThe Simpsons characters are significantly better in 2D than 3D
I did watch the first half of The Simpsons broadcast last night, and I don't know why it took me so long to remember this. The Simpsons are a million times better in 2D. The Simpsons in 3D. Not that fun.
Philly Chaos and the CFP Bracket
There is some massive drama brewing in Philadelphia with Brandon Graham essentially suggesting Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown are just coworkers now. While the media is trying to turn it into a civil war, Big Cat sees the silver lining in Philly fans already calling for Jackson Dart or Jalen Milroe despite being 11-2.
Big CatThe extreme delusional negativity of Philly fans is a sign the Eagles are ready for a Super Bowl run
I saw this video and I was like, this could not sum up the Philadelphia Eagles fan base more and I wouldn't have it any other way... I actually think that this might be a sign that the Eagles are ready to go on a Super Bowl run because they're what, 11 and two and they've won nine games in a row. Everything's going well. They now have players talking about players. Old players talking about old players.
Max is already looking ahead to Sunday, and he isn't worried about the locker room vibes because he knows the ball is going to find the best playmaker on the roster.
MaxAJ Brown will definitely score a touchdown this week to disprove the drama rumors
AJ Brown has to be in the touchdown score this week... You know that they're gonna find a way to feed him the ball.
Transitioning to college football, the bracket is officially set and Big Cat is already finding reasons to be annoyed with the layout. He thinks the committee should have just leaned into the chaos and started the tournament immediately instead of worrying about conference title games that reward teams for losing.
PFT CommenterThe Commanders need nine wins to feel safe for the playoffs and will likely finish with eight
I think three [wins needed to feel safe]... I think [the Commanders] get two wins. I think three. But I think you'll be okay with two.
Steve Young on QB Evolution
Hall of Famer Steve Young joined the show for an incredible interview that covered everything from his awkward relationship with Joe Montana to his life-changing encounter with Steve Covey on a Delta flight. Young broke down why the modern game is so much easier for quarterbacks than his era, and why Aaron Rodgers specifically should be putting up even bigger numbers.
PFT CommenterThe speed of Google's new quantum chip suggests we are likely living in a computer simulation
Google says that one of the world's current fastest supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to complete that same challenge that Google's chip did in less than five minutes... it actually lends credence to the, the theory that we are living in one of an infinite number of computer simulations right now.
He also gave a fascinating defense of Sam Darnold, arguing that the Vikings would be making a massive mistake to move on from him regardless of who they have waiting in the wings.
Steve YoungAaron Rodgers should be dominating the league more because he learned in a more sophisticated era
The job that [Aaron Rodgers] had 15 years ago is so much harder than it is today. Today's game, as Tom Brady describes, the flats are open, the, the middle of the field's unpatrolled and no one can hit me... anyone that's hung around long enough to know in a sophisticated time should be dominating.
The most controversial part of the interview came when Young discussed player safety. Despite being one of the best scramblers of all time, he thinks the modern slide is actually a death trap that leaves quarterbacks more vulnerable than if they just took the hit.
Big CatKarl-Anthony Towns might actually be 'built like that' for the pressure of New York
Also Karl-Anthony Towns. He might be the perfect fit for New York. He had a big shot. He was repping it. Yeah. And the Knicks had been hot. Like Karl-Anthony Towns might be built like that.
Coach Kenny Dillingham and PFT's Kicking Career
ASU Head Coach Kenny Dillingham stopped by to celebrate the Sun Devils winning the Big 12 and securing a first-round bye. Dillingham is a breath of fresh air in a sport filled with coaches who complain about the transfer portal, and he explained why he actually supports his players even when they decide to leave Tempe.
Steve YoungJerry Rice's records are untouchable because he was driven by a constant fear of losing his job
Jerry Rice was driven by the same thing until he, the day he retired, he thought someone was gonna take his job. And so he, he lived in a state of... anxiety that, that I need to go to work... Jerry Rice, even today when the game is wide open, Jerry Rice is, all his records should be under duress. Right. They should be being lapped in today's game. And you can't get close to him.
He also broke down the chaotic finish against BYU, explaining that while the fans thought Cam Skattebo was playing like a madman, it was actually a savvy football play.
Steve YoungSliding is dangerous for quarterbacks and should be removed from the game
Sliding the game, look, the game changed when they change the rules... it puts your head on a pedestal right at the level of people's knees. And, and, and, and, like you basically are saying and, and, and by sliding you're opening yourself up. Right? It's like, oh, hit me in the face... I think sliding to make it safe for quarterbacks is impossible. So get rid of it.
Naturally, the conversation turned to PFT's eligibility and his dream of kicking for the Sun Devils. PFT reminded the coach that he has some professional experience under his belt if the team needs a veteran presence in the kicking room.
Steve YoungCaleb Williams has it, but he needs to learn to 'get out and make plays' instead of waiting for the pocket
I see it in Caleb [Williams]... but you gotta get into a spot where you can get some help. What I didn't like about Caleb's game yesterday is in the first half... get out, man. And start like make plays. Like we're not going down this way.
Whether it’s PFT hitting 35-yarders in Tempe or Steve Young dropping knowledge on Jerry Rice's work ethic, this episode was a reminder that football is simply the best.
