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Trey Wingo on the Remote NFL Draft, Gronk to the Bucs, and Leroy’s Retirement
The sports world was set on fire as Rob Gronkowski officially ended his retirement to join Tom Brady in Tampa Bay. Hank is currently in the denial phase of grief, watching his childhood icons head south for the winter while the Patriots pivot to a new era of high-school-looking jerseys and Jarrett Stidham. While the trade shocked some, Leroy the Dog had the scoop weeks ago, proving once again that he is the only reliable insider in the game. To celebrate going out on top, PFT announced a new career path for his canine companion.
PFT CommenterI'm pivoting Leroy into grading the scoops of actual insiders instead of breaking news
I'd like to pivot [Leroy] out of the breaking news game, put him out to stud, put him out to retire... and then use the account to grade the scoops of actual insiders. Leroy serves as the judge and says this scoop goes to [whoever].
Big Cat and PFT spent time dissecting the logistics of the trade, specifically how Bill Belichick managed to turn a retired player into a draft asset. While some coaches might let personal feelings get in the way of a deal, the guys know that the hoodied genius in Foxborough operates on a different level of pragmatism.
Big CatBill Belichick is cold-blooded and will always choose assets over personal beef
Belichick is the most likely [to make the Gronk trade]. He's like, oh I get a free asset. Most other coaches would be like no. I'm going to let my personal beef standing between me and making the right choice. Belichick is so cold blooded. He'll just be like, yes, I will get something for nothing.
Hosting the Draft from the Basement
Trey Wingo joined the show to discuss the absolute logistical nightmare of hosting the first-ever fully remote NFL draft. Between GMs having their Wi-Fi throttled by kids watching Disney+ and IT guys camping out in Winnebagos to ensure a stable connection, the potential for chaos is at an all-time high. Trey broke down why certain prospects are seeing their stock fluctuate without the usual medical check-ins and pro days.
Trey WingoTua Tagovailoa's draft slide is legitimate due to injury uncertainty
I kind of buy it [the Tua slide] because of the way the draft is this year. You can't bring him into your building. You can't check him out... he went through the nine-minute 22 second [workout] thing and I think that convinced a lot of people's fears, but the really weird part about this guy is it's Miami. Miami refused to clear Drew Brees because they didn't think his shoulder was strong enough.
Trey also touched on the wide receiver class, specifically the depth of talent that could lead to a massive run in the middle of the first round. While everyone is focused on Jerry Jeudy and CeeDee Lamb, Trey pointed out that Henry Ruggs brings a lot more to the table than just the track speed that usually gets players drafted too high.
Trey WingoHenry Ruggs is more than just a straight-line speed receiver
I love Henry Ruggs. He has 98 catches at Alabama, 24 went for touchdowns... but he's not just a one-trick pony like normally straight-line speed guys like John Ross... he runs the routes. He only had one drop.
This League and Mount Flushmore of Fears
Hot Seat/Cool Throne featured a heated debate over the new slate of NFL uniforms. While the Patriots' new look received mixed reviews, the Chargers' rebrand was a rare moment of internet unity. Big Cat wasn't afraid to give them their flowers for actually getting a redesign right.
Big CatThe Chargers' new uniforms are objectively amazing
The Chargers release theirs and they're amazing. The Chargers proved—I actually love that... we needed a uniform drop to keep the internet honest. Whereas like, these are objectively amazing.
The show wrapped up with a Mount Flushmore of dumbest fears, which quickly devolved into a therapy session for the guys' most irrational anxieties. PFT admitted to a very specific fear regarding the subway and the risk of being the villain in a viral "wholesome" moment.
PFT CommenterI'm afraid of being the person walking past a musician in a viral video
My first one is being in a viral video of musicians on the subway... every time I see a musician in the subway, I'll just stand there for at least like 30 seconds. Just so I'm not one of the people in the video where it's like look at this guy, Paul McCartney playing and you just went right by.
Big Cat shared some of his own neuroses, ranging from the mundane safety of household chores to deep, existential dread about the nature of our reality. It turns out that when you spend enough time locked in a studio talking about sports, you start to question if the simulation is actually glitching.
Big CatI'm afraid the entire world is just a Matrix simulation
I'm afraid that this entire world like us sitting here right now is just an imagination of one huge species... every now and then I'm like, we're definitely in The Matrix and none of this is real. None of it. The last year has been very strong evidence.
If the NFL draft actually goes off without a hitch on Thursday night, it will be the biggest upset in the history of telecommunications.
