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Super Wild Card Weekend Preview and Steve Young on Josh Allen
NFL Super Wild Card Weekend is finally here, and the energy is through the roof. Big Cat and PFT kicked things off by celebrating an instant classic in the desert between Ole Miss and Miami. While Trinidad Chambliss put on a show for Ole Miss, Carson Beck led a gutsy final drive to secure the win for the Hurricanes.
Big CatThe Miami Hurricanes are officially back
The U, it's all about the U back. Miami Hurricanes are back. Instant classic in the desert. It was what a game.
PFT pointed out that while critics might complain about the expanded playoff format, this season proved exactly why it was needed. Without the 12-team field, we wouldn't have seen this Miami team making a run for the national title.
Big CatThe 12-team playoff was a success because it allowed Miami to reach the championship
Miami was very close not making these playoffs. So when we say oh, 12 is too much. Yeah, maybe some years 12 would be too much. But this year we needed it because Miami's in the national championship.
Black Monday and NBA Spreadsheets
The coaching carousel is spinning fast after Mike McDaniel was fired in Miami. Big Cat and PFT debated if John Harbaugh becoming available forced the Dolphins' hand. PFT has a specific theory about why McDaniel’s tenure turned sour following that historic 70-point game against the Broncos in 2023.
Big CatMike McDaniel will land a top offensive coordinator job immediately with a team like the Lions, Eagles, or Commanders.
Mike McDaniel is going to get a job instantly and he might get an awesome job. And by that I mean, how would you like coaching the offense of the Detroit Lions? Oh. How would you like coaching the offense of the Philadelphia Eagles? How would you like coaching the offense of the Kansas City Chiefs? How about coaching the offense of the Baltimore Ravens? There are some—oh, and the Washington Commanders.
In the NBA, the Trae Young trade to the Washington Wizards left everyone a bit confused. PFT described it as the ultimate example of modern sports management where the actual basketball results take a backseat to financial maneuvering and roster shuffling.
PFT CommenterThe football gods cursed Mike McDaniel for not breaking the NFL single-game scoring record
Mike McDaniel chose not to go for the NFL record at the end of the game [against the Broncos in 2023]. Did not kick a field goal. I believe the football gods cursed him after that moment. The Dolphins went 23 and 25 after that.
Super Wild Card Weekend Preview
Moving to the NFL slate, the guys broke down every matchup starting with Rams vs. Panthers. While the Panthers are the biggest underdogs of the weekend, the Rams enter the postseason with massive expectations. PFT isn't just picking them to win this weekend; he thinks they are the class of the conference.
PFT CommenterThe Trae Young trade to the Wizards is the most 'NBA trade' ever because it's only about spreadsheets
It was the most NBA trade of all time. Oh yeah. Because neither team is doing this trade to win a title. No, they're not even really doing it to get better at basketball. They're just shuffling guys... because your spreadsheet could use a guy with that number next to it.
Hank is predictably terrified of the Bears vs. Packers matchup at Soldier Field. Big Cat is heading to the game and putting all his faith in his rookie quarterback. He believes the stage isn't too big for the number one overall pick.
PFT CommenterThe Rams are the favorites to win the NFC
I don't know what the odds are right now, but [the Rams] feel to me like they might be, in my mind, the favorite to win the NFC.
For Bills vs. Jaguars, the conversation centered on the "Superman" factor of Josh Allen. PFT noted that while Jacksonville might actually be the more complete team on paper, they lack the singular force that the Bills' signal-caller provides when the stakes are highest.
Big CatThe Bears can reach the Super Bowl if they manage to get three takeaways per game.
Bears can go to the Super Bowl if they get three takeaways a game. I do [believe that]. I am very confident in Caleb Williams. The offense has to start fast.
The Electrical Substation Conspiracy
Perhaps the wildest part of the preview involved the San Francisco 49ers and their injury woes. PFT went down an internet rabbit hole involving an electrical substation located right next to the Niners' practice facility in Santa Clara.
Big CatCaleb Williams is a 'big game' quarterback
The thing I'm actually least worried about is I, I think Caleb Williams is like a big game guy. Like, I think he's gonna be ready for this game... I think he's big game Caleb.
Max is uncomfortably confident about the Eagles' chances against a depleted Niners defense, especially with Lane Johnson returning to the lineup. Big Cat noted that Kyle Shanahan has historically struggled to put up points against Vic Fangio's defensive schemes.
Steve Young Joins the Show
The legendary Steve Young stopped by to talk about the current state of quarterbacking and his former team. He offered a fascinating look at how rule changes have expanded the field, making it easier for innovative offensive minds to protect their QBs. When it comes to the elite tier of the AFC, Young still believes we are in an era defined by three names.
PFT CommenterThe Jaguars are better than the Bills at everything except for having Josh Allen
The Jaguars are better at everything, but they don't have Josh Allen and Josh Allen. You're totally right. When it gets to the playoffs, it's like stuff doesn't hurt anymore... He's liable to go nuclear.
Young also came to the defense of Josh Allen, arguing that the Bills' lack of a Super Bowl ring isn't a failure of the quarterback, but rather a failure of the organization to provide the same level of support that Patrick Mahomes enjoys in Kansas City.
Big CatThe winner of the Bills vs. Jaguars game will be the most dangerous 'watch out' team in the playoffs.
The team who wins this game, like, that's the watch out team. Because I do think the Jags are very, very good. And it's just... Josh Allen is the ultimate 'doesn't matter, he could just be Superman' guy in these playoffs.
To wrap up the interview, Young gave his pick for the big game in February. While everyone is looking for sleepers and chaos, he’s sticking with the teams that have shown they can lock down an opponent when it matters most.
Big CatThe Eagles will win easily against the 49ers because of Kyle Shanahan's historical struggles against Vic Fangio.
I think the Eagles are gonna win this game easily... Kyle Shanahan has faced Vic Fangio four times in their career. 11 points, 6 points, 15 points, 9 points. Those are the points that Kyle Shanahan has scored against Vic Fangio.
The show finished with Who's Back of the Week, a breakdown of Shane's psychological warfare against Hank, and Big Cat's struggle with a 12-hour fast for medical testing.
Hopefully, Bryce Young doesn't end up being held like a baby lion by Cam Newton on Saturday.
