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Super Bowl 54 Recap: Chiefs Kingdom, Shanahan’s Choke, and Gardner Minshew
Football season has officially come to an end, but it went out with a massive bang in Miami. Andy Reid finally secured his cheeseburger in paradise, and Patrick Mahomes proved why he is the unquestioned king of the sport. Big Cat and PFT break down how the Chiefs erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun the 49ers, while Kyle Shanahan might have to live with a certain reputation for a while.
The Mahomes Era is Officially Here
It wasn't always pretty, and for three quarters, it looked like the 49ers' defensive front was going to be the story of the game. But then Mahomes did Mahomes things. That 3rd and 15 bomb to Tyreek Hill flipped the entire script. Big Cat is already looking at the history books for the young MVP.
Big CatPatrick Mahomes will win many more Super Bowl MVPs
Patrick Mahomes wins his first of what should be many Super Bowl MVPs.
PFT took it about ten steps further, as he is known to do, suggesting that we aren't just looking at the next great quarterback, but the most decorated winner in the history of the league.
PFT CommenterPatrick Mahomes will win 10 Super Bowl titles and 10 MVPs
Put this on a quote board right now because I truly believe this. I truly believe that Patrick Mahomes is going to end up being the first quarterback to have double digit Super Bowl titles and MVPs. 10.
While the Chiefs celebrate, the conversation quickly turned to how much it's going to cost to keep this train rolling. Mahomes is eligible for an extension this March, and the numbers are going to be astronomical. Big Cat expects the bar to be set higher than anything we've ever seen.
Big CatPatrick Mahomes will sign for at least $40 million per year
Was it 45? 40 million a year? I don't know... I'd say probably around 40.
Kyle Shanahan and the Choker Label
On the other side of the ball, the 49ers are left wondering what happened. Up 20-10 with seven minutes left, the offense completely stalled. PFT pointed out that even the name "Kyle" might be working against Shanahan when it comes to having a killer instinct.
PFT CommenterThe name 'Kyle' is too relaxed for a head coach to have a cutthroat mentality
I think we should have a discussion about Kyle Shanahan. Just the name Kyle. Is that too chill of a name? Too chill of a name to have that real cutthroat mentality.
It’s the second time Shanahan has been part of a massive Super Bowl collapse, following the 28-3 disaster with the Falcons. During Who’s Back, PFT officially leaned into the narrative that is going to haunt San Francisco all offseason.
PFT CommenterKyle Shanahan is officially a choker
I want to be the first to say that I'm going to resist the 'Kyle Shanahan isn't clutch' movement. I'm going to be the first to say that I will embrace the 'Kyle Shanahan is a choker' movement.
There was also some frustration regarding the officiating, specifically a pass interference call on George Kittle right before the half that cost the Niners a huge chunk of yardage. Big Cat didn't mince words about the flag.
Big CatThe 49ers offensive pass interference on George Kittle was a 'bullshit call'
The only thing that we should also mention then is that the George Kittle pass interference was kind of a bullshit call.
Half-Baked Halftime and Horny Tweets
Aside from the football, the halftime show was the talk of the internet. Between Shakira and J-Lo, the guys felt like the performance was a definitive cultural shift.
Big CatButts are officially back following the Super Bowl 54 halftime show
That was quite a halftime show. Very Miami, but quite a halftime show. I think butts are officially back.
Naturally, this brought out the worst in sports media Twitter, specifically Michael Wilbon. The PTI host’s use of the word "Lordy" during the performance caught Big Cat’s attention, and he had a very specific theory about what Wilbon was doing behind his computer screen.
Big CatMichael Wilbon's 'Lordy' tweet was just a way to hide that he was horny online
That Lordy is, I got my pants out. I got my pants off, and I'm cranking it right now. That Lordy means shit. Like, Michael Wilbon was undressed when J-Lo started bouncing her booty around.
Gardner Minshew and the RV Life
Friend of the program Gardner Minshew joined the show to discuss his rookie season, his legendary RV trip across the country, and his new Snickers chain. Minshew is the ultimate PMT guest because he genuinely doesn't care about the fame—he’s just a guy who wants to drive a 2011 Acura and maybe empty a gray water tank if the rules demand it.
The guys also tried to figure out if Minshew qualifies for Blake of the Year. He has the vibe, but he might have too much "fire" to be a true Blake. Regardless, he’s a locker room legend who even had some insight into his old coach Mike Leach heading to the SEC.
Gardner MinshewMike Leach will be successful at Mississippi State because you have to do something different in the SEC
I always thought, like, at Mississippi State, Ole Miss, you have to do something different. Because, like, you're not just going to line up and beat Alabama or LSU. Like, you're just not going to have the talent there. So I think it's a good fit.
Tom Brady’s Future and the Raiders Rumors
Before the show ended, the focus shifted to the impending free agency of Tom Brady. Between his cryptic Hulu ad and various reports, the rumors are flying that he might be leaving New England. Big Cat is keeping a very close eye on a specific destination in the desert.
Big CatTom Brady will be a Las Vegas Raider
But the story, and we'll get to the Chiefs, but the story for right now... Tom Brady will be a Raider. Holy shit.
However, Hank remains confident that the GOAT isn't going anywhere and that the Patriots will simply pay up to keep their franchise icon.
HankTom Brady will return to the Patriots on a $30 million per year deal
He said he's not going anywhere in the advertisement, and then a report came out today that the Patriots are willing to pay him $30 million a year... I feel good about Brady coming back.
At least we have the XFL starting next week so we don't have to actually interact with our families.
