James Laurinaitis' dad is a more intimidating grandfather than Howie Long

I think [Howie Long] is up there, but you know, [James] Laurinaitis, his dad is, like, one of the Road Warriors... I got my dad in a Mortal Kombat situation over James' dad, but I'm just biased.

My son's work ethic is going to be what carries him through his athletic career

His name is Waylon James Long, and he was like seven pounds, five ounces. So he's pretty down the middle as far as measurables are concerned. His work ethic is going to really be what carries him through.

The position parents are in during conception determines their child's athletic ability

I'm not a doctor, but, like, is there a way to tell, like, what position the parents were in when the kid was conceived? ... maybe the Gronkowskis, maybe they've got this stable of just super athletes being poured out of there because, like, maybe [Gordy] and the mom were, like, sprinting in some weird position while the conception occurred.

Jalen Hurts is being disrespected, but he needs to raise his floor after a low-production 2025 season.

To deny that there's pressure on the guy would be ridiculous. It's also ridiculous to say that he's a bad player. You just wanna see a little bit more production in the middle of the field. You wanna see the timing get a little bit better, and you wanna see the floor raise in that passing offense.

The Houston Texans' defense does not have a single weakness.

That defense is so fun to watch. They really don't have weaknesses defensively. I can't say that about another team in the NFL. And so that's a major strength.

The 49ers will take a step back this season because of coaching changes and ownership drama.

I don't know how the Niners... I really respect the program, but you lose [Robert] Saleh, you're changing the defense up a little bit with Raheem coming into town and you know, you've got injuries up front... The Aiyuk situation was bizarre. I don't know how they don't take a little step back.