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The Vikings have to commit to JJ McCarthy as their starting quarterback for next season

Now what do you do with JJ McCarthy? I think you gotta roll with him. [He asked if he earned the right to be the starter]... You gotta roll with nine. Yeah. You gotta roll with nine.

Winning a meaningless Week 18 game against the Eagles is actually useful for the Commanders' culture

Since Dan [Quinn] is coming back next year... I feel like there is some real use in winning your Week 18 game against a division rival. Especially one where a couple weeks ago [we] got into a fight to close the game. I feel like correcting some of those things, it's a useful win.

Drake May should win Most Improved Player and maybe MVP

Drake May wins the sophomore quarterback rankings. Drake May is—should we say our as a podcast—Most Improved Player of the year. Slash sophomore of the year.

The Harbaugh vs. Vrabel playoff matchup will feel like Michigan vs. Ohio State

Do you think that this, that Harbaugh looks at this matchup against Vrabel as Michigan, Ohio State? I feel—I didn't even think about that. I think that's—I think Vrabel is the same way though.

Curt Cignetti is one of the best hires in the history of any job ever

I think he goes on the Mount Rushmore of just best hires for any job ever. Is he the best hire ever? Yeah. For any job ever done. I would say Michelangelo, when he painted the Sistine Chapel, I think they nailed that one. Oppenheimer to build the atomic bomb. Okay. Mission accomplished... but outside of that, yeah. I think he goes on the Mount Rushmore.

Tyler Shuck is the hands-down NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

Could you imagine this guy not winning rookie of the year? No. Oh, he is a rookie that your hands down easily. Hands down.

Tom Brady will be a 'meddling' NFL owner who makes common mistakes before finding success

I think it's gonna be Tom Brady... any guy that comes from a successful background... they all go through the same process... we try to get a bunch of players that used to be good and coaches that used to be good, build a fantasy team, and then we think it's gonna work out and it doesn't. And then you realize the mistakes. And then you start to meddle again. And then you realize, okay, now I've really learned my lesson... that's when you get good at football.

Quinn Ewers will be the Miami Dolphins' starting quarterback in 2026

I think he's gonna be their starter next season... [Big Cat: 'It's Quinn Ewers.'] Quinn. Can Quinn play in the cold? I don't know.

Jayden Daniels had a good year despite his injury struggles

Jayden Daniels didn't play a bad year. He had a bad year in terms of injuries. He played in four complete games this season. Four full games, seven touchdowns, one pick, one fumble loss. He had a two and two record. 63% completion... He was not bad for the people that were saying that he was bad this year.

The Lions' window isn't closed and they will be dangerous next year with Dan Campbell in an underdog role

I feel like the Lions will bounce back. ... a full off-season of Dan Campbell being an underdog is going to be a very dangerous thing. I feel like the Lions will bounce back. ... Long term I think the Lions will be okay.

I believe in the Denver Broncos more than any team in the AFC

I believe, as much as I have my doubts about the Broncos, I think I believe in them more than any team in the AFC. So I guess that makes, I guess I'm a Bronco believer... I might just bet on the Broncos to make it to the Super Bowl 'cause I, again, there's a lot of fault in all these other teams.

The Texans defense is the second greatest thing behind God

God is the greatest. The Texans defense is maybe second. That was from Jason Pierre-Paul. Great quote... and I don't think that he's wrong. No he is not. Because the Texans defense is that good.

Trevor Lawrence has played like a top-five quarterback in the NFL during the second half of the season

Trevor Lawrence is, I would say that this year, especially the second half of this year, he's been playing like a top-five quarterback. And you can't really argue against that.

Joe Burrow is growing his hair out so he can return to training camp with a weird, intentionally designed hairstyle

My prediction about Joe Burrow, he's gonna come back to Bengals camp and he is gonna have some weird new hairstyle that he's gonna show off for it. Because right now what he's doing, he's, he's growing it out so he can have a clean palette and just design it in whatever form he wants the second they get back to camp.

Kyle Shanahan should be the NFL Coach of the Year

I still think that Kyle Shanahan should be the coach of the year. I feel like that this is... an incredible season for 'em. Given all that they've gone through and all the people that they're missing and how they might get the one seed. This is his best job that he is ever done coaching in the regular season.

The Chicago Bears will face the Houston Texans in the Super Bowl

I'm actually rooting for the Bears to beat the Packers Bears to get the Super Bowl against the Texans. Because I would that, that if the Texans beat the Bears in the Super Bowl [I'll cut off my pinky].

Lamar Jackson has radiation poisoning from getting too many MRIs

Do you think Lamar Jackson has radiation poisoning? Mm. From all the MRIs. Too many MRIs and all the x-rays... It might be like Chernobyl.

Trevor Lawrence should be in the MVP conversation if the Jaguars secure the number one seed

Trevor Lawrence right now is maybe in the MVP conversation if they get to one seed. He's playing that good. He's playing as good as any quarterback in the NFL right now.

Road teams have a significant advantage in NFL games played on Christmas Day

Remember last year Christmas, the lesson that we learned... you fade the home team because they're doing all the family stuff, eating big meals on Christmas Eve. The road team has the advantage on Christmas Day.

Bobby Petrino is a man of character who will clean up the North Carolina locker room as offensive coordinator

Bobby Petrino is going to be their new offense coordinator for next season. And I think that's a great hire. This is fun that Bobby Petrino, a man of character can get in, clean up that locker room and, and really change it from being a circus into a, a run of the mill workman like professional football organization.

Eating Ben's Chili Bowl at Reagan Airport before a flight should be banned for safety reasons

Eating that before you get onto a flight... that should, it should be box cutters and Ben's Chili Bowl. The two things that you can't bring on a flight.

The Saints would be in the playoffs if they had started Tyler Shough from week one

If you handicap that with the Saints overall, that's pretty shucking good. If they had started Tyler Shough in from week one. Are they in the playoffs... I think they're in that division.

Matt LaFleur calls a better offensive game when Malik Willis is the quarterback

I think that Matt LaFleur calls a much better game with Malik Willis as quarterback. I'm not saying that he's a better quarterback than Jordan Love because he is not. But I think that the Packers' offense, LaFleur gets his back against the wall and he gets deeper into his bag with Malik Willis in the game.

The 300-yard passing milestone for quarterbacks is a meaningless and arbitrary stat

I've been talking about the 300 yard thing for a while because like three weeks ago, I, I thought about it and I said on this program, it's a meaningless stat. So arbitrary... the real measure of a quarterback is, is what they do in the playoffs.

Indiana is a wagon in college football

I still like Indiana. I might even like them with the points. Indiana is a fucking wagon in Alabama's issues this year.

Boxing is officially dead as a sport

Boxing's dead. It's currently dead. It might get brought back to life bad, but it's a bad spot. But boxing, boxing as we know is dead.

Deactivating Jayden Daniels for the rest of the season was the right decision for the future of the Commanders

He has been deactivated for the rest of the season. Deactivated for his own good 'cause he just keep trying to come back and get reinjured. I'm fine with it. I, I support the decision all in for 2027... I think it's the right decision.

The Cleveland Browns will cover the 10-point spread against the Buffalo Bills

I do like the bills, but I think the Browns might cover... I like the Browns at the very least in the first half of this game. I like 'em to cover 10 points.

The Giants will beat the Vikings because their stock is low and they are still playing hard

I think I like the Giants in this game. The Viking stock very high right now... The Giants very, very low stock right now. But they're, I don't think the Giants are one of the worst three teams in the NFL... they're playing hard and Kafka's coaching the team... I would take the Giants plus three.

The Panthers will beat the Buccaneers because they are extremely dangerous as home underdogs

The Panthers are very good as underdogs. They got all seven wins as an underdog. They should not be favored in any game. I think I like the Panthers to win this one.

The Steelers will win a playoff game this year

I think the Steelers, this is the year that they're going to win a playoff game. I've set it all year. ... If they can play the Chargers, if they can get that matchup, I feel like they could win that one.

The NFL engineered the Steelers' Monday Night Football winning streak

The NFL has engineered this streak for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The win-loss record, the winning percentage of opponents that the Steelers have played during the streak on Monday night football is 40%. That is by far the weakest schedule of any team that's played on Monday Night Football.

I am officially a 'Quin de Aragua' guy and want to see Quinn Ewers start for the Dolphins

Why not play Quinn Ewers? ... I am intrigued. I'm questioning whether or not I wanna see Quinn Ewers play. ... I think I am a Quinn Ewers guy. ... Quin de Aragua. There's a Venezuelan Street gang... Tren de Aragua. Exactly. ... This is a South American version of the Straub Boys.

I bet on the 49ers to win the Super Bowl at 21-1

Yesterday I put a future in on the 49ers to win the Super Bowl. 21 to one. ... If the Seahawks beat the Rams, then the Niners have a chance at it. ... They have a real chance to get the one seed. And I kind of like how Brock Purdy's been playing.

JMU isn't like Liberty; they will be competitive in the playoff

We're not fucking Liberty, dude. We have sex at James Madison University. It's encouraged, it's mandatory. ... If one of those teams keeps it competitive, they might not change the format too much.

The 'Haters' were right about Jayden Daniels being injury prone

The haters were right. Congratulations. Jayden's shut down for the season. RG4, injury prone, made out of glass. ... Haters were right. Can't say anything to the haters. Focus on next year.

The Bills would be a bad team without Josh Allen

I feel like Josh Allen, he should be definitely in the MVP consideration. If you took Josh Allen off the Bills and replaced him with any other quarterback, they're a bad team. And with Josh Allen, they're going to compete for the division title.

The Chargers are currently the top 'ball team' in the NFL

I loved what Harbaugh said after the game. He goes, it's a ball team.... I think the Chargers gotta be the number one ball team. There's a difference between a great team and a ball team. There's just a pure—

Zach Taylor will likely remain the Bengals head coach next season

I feel like even for the Bengals, I would say that they're probably gonna let [Zach Taylor] coach it out. I think it does make a big difference for them. I think he'll probably stick around for next year.

The Arizona Cardinals should fire Jonathan Gannon and hire Josh McDaniels

In the Cardinals' wildest dreams... Probably fire Gannon. Figure out a way to trade Kyler Murray. Hire Josh McDaniels. He's gonna get another shot. Owners love a guy that's failed twice. Spectacularly failed twice.

Trevor Lawrence has finally become an underrated NFL quarterback

I think we've might've reached the point where Trevor Lawrence might now finally be underrated. ... I think Trevor Lawrence is one of the most underrated, if not the most underrated quarterback in the NFL.

Kyle Shanahan should win Coach of the Year if the 49ers secure the NFC's number one seed

If the Seahawks beat the Rams on Thursday Night Football and then the Niners win out and they get the one seed overall after everything the Niners have been through, I feel like Kyle Shanahan would be [Coach of the Year]. You could also make the argument that this is maybe Kyle Shanahan's best season as a coach.

Sam Darnold's performance in December is a major concern for the Seahawks

As a long time Sam Darnold defender, Sam Darnold apologist. I've started to develop some cracks the last couple weeks. ... We're in December and December is not a good thing [for him]. ... I would be worried if I was a Seahawks fan about the playoffs.

Philip Rivers' game-ending interception against the Seahawks should not be counted against his performance

When Phil [Rivers] got the ball back at the end of the game, they had to try to throw the ball downfield. I'm not counting that as an interception against Philip Rivers' name. It was not. I'm not gonna do it.

The Eagles will lead the Commanders 36-17 next week before the game gets interesting

The Eagles are gonna be up 36 to 17 [against the Commanders next Saturday]. I want the Commanders' sound off and then hopefully JMU gets off to like a seven-nothing lead before everything goes to shit.

George Pickens will record two touchdowns and 140 receiving yards on Christmas Day

Christmas Day, George Pickens: two touchdowns, 140 yards [against the Commanders].

Victor Wembanyama is an unsolvable problem because you cannot design a system to stop him

Wemby is a problem. You can't design a system to keep the ball away from Wemby. You can't design a system to effectively attack the paint when Wemby's standing there. He's so, so fun to watch.

AI technology is failing because it doesn't justify its investment costs

I think AI is in hot water. I feel like this is, we're we're in a good spot as humanity right now where AI has not been making enough money to justify all the investment. ... We might beat the robots.

If the Panthers beat the Saints, next week's game against the Buccaneers is for the NFC South

With a win over the Saints on Sunday, the Carolina Panthers can make next week's game a clinching game... If the Panthers beat the Saints this weekend in New Orleans, that makes next week's game, which I believe is in Charlotte against the bucks that would be for the NFC South.

Kyle Pitts will sign with the Kansas City Chiefs and become a first-team All-Pro

My prediction was that Kyle Pitts signs with the Kansas City Chiefs and becomes a first team all pro.