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My best-case draft scenario is drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. and trading up for Michael Penix Jr.

If it were up to me. Marvin Harrison, Jr. Trade up Michael Penix. That's, that's my best case scenario draft... trade up to... get Penix Jr.

The Patriots should draft Marvin Harrison Jr. instead of a quarterback

I'm still down for Marvin Harrison Jr. No. One Bailey's Afro set. Yeah. There's plenty of fine quarterbacks out there. You have a franchise wide receiver who's a stud and can actually make things happen with a perfectly fine Jacob Brissett.

OJ Simpson was a significantly better football player than he was a person

Say what you will about OJ. But he was a way, way better football player than person. Absolutely. Not even close. Like 2000 yards in 14 games.

The Buffalo Bills have been cursed from returning to the Super Bowl since OJ Simpson committed murder in 1994

I realized after OJ died, the Bills haven't made the Super Bowl since he committed double murder. 1994, the Bills played in the Super Bowl. Summer 94 [the murder happened]. This might be good things for the Bills [now that he's dead].

OJ Simpson is in heaven because they needed a great running back

I got into a little tiff with Jose Canseco online... because when OJ died, I said, RIP to OJ Simpson. Heaven just got a great running back. Jose Canseco was like, wait a second. OJ's not in heaven.

Trading Stefon Diggs is a genius move for the Houston Texans

I do love this move for the Texans. I think it's a genius move for the Texans. They are basically going all in under CJ Stroud's rookie contract. This is what a team should do. Yeah. Like if you're a Texans fans, you should be really pumped.

The Buffalo Bills are forced into a hard reset but will be fine as long as they have Josh Allen

The bills should be criticized for going all in with this older team that wasn't able to win a Super Bowl. But now this is the reality. They have to, they have to hit their hard reset... But that's just the reality of it. And even still, if you're a Bills fan, as doom and gloom as it might seem to trade Stefon Diggs, you have Josh Allen and if you draft well you'll still have a shot.

Spring football (UFL) will never be relevant because the sports calendar is too crowded

I'm, I've never been more confident in my take that spring football. I just don't care. I, I feel very good about that because I've, every, every few years they try to pop one up and be like, you should care. I respect the sports calendar more than anything. This is March Madness. This is gonna be masters. This is gonna be NBA and NHL playoffs. Football is king. I love football more than anything, but not spring football.

Banning the hip drop tackle is a massive mistake for the NFL

Banning that [swivel hip drop tackle] would be a massive, massive mistake. Mistake, mistake... It's such a subjective call because you have to have certain elements that are involved in the speed that the game's played at. You're gonna have referees that are like, 'I think that was a hip drop tackle. I'm not really sure.'

A big NFL game will be decided by a hip drop tackle penalty this year

The first reason in my mind is we have just added a rule that is going to be debated similar to can't land on the quarterback. There will be a big, big game decided by the hip drop. Because what is it, what's the penalty now? Is it 15 yards?

Banning the hip drop tackle makes tight ends even more valuable

I also think this now makes the tight end position even more valuable because a lot of the hip drop tackles are defensive back, smaller guys getting beat a little bit and trying to slow down a bigger guy with a hip drop tackle where he is trying to, you know, don't ride on top of him and let him get a couple extra yards. Try to stop his momentum and bring him backwards. I now that you can't do that, I think tight ends are gonna eat in the flats.

The NFL intentionally made kickoffs unwatchable for years to force fans to accept the new XFL-style rule

What the NFL did was they made kickoffs so shitty for the last couple seasons that now we're welcoming anything that involves a return... The NFL, it was a good job on their part in the long term to make kickoffs unwatchable and so shitty that now they add any sort of element that has return game in it and people are like, 'yeah, this rocks now.'

Caleb Williams having a pink phone and pink nails is cool and mascuine

Speaking of Caleb Williams, he's got a cool pink phone... He was at the USC game last night. He has a pink phone. Got people really upset. I say maybe think differently. He's so advanced. He knows that pink phones are cool... I've always said pink phones are the most masculine thing you can do.

I would trade an Eagles Super Bowl victory for a Notre Dame National Championship

Wait, would you rather have a Notre Dame national title than an Eagles Super Bowl? [Shane Gillis]: Yes. Without a doubt. No doubt. Yeah.

Doug Pederson looks like a swinger in the NFL coaches photo.

Doug Peterson is, he looks like a swinger. Yeah. And I mean that in all, all due respect. All due respect. Because it looks like he just enjoys life.

Aaron Donald had as close to a perfect career as you could possibly have

Aaron Donald played 10 years in the NFL. He was a pro bowler all 10 years. He won Rookie of the Year. He won three time defensive player of the year and he was an eight time first team all pro selection... Aaron Donalds as close to a perfect career as you could possibly have minus the Super Bowl loss.

The Patriots Dynasty documentary was a hit piece intended to bury Bill Belichick

It was very clearly pointed and it was meant to make Robert Kraft look like the, the benevolent father who kept it all together... and it made Belichick look like he was like abusive. They, they made him look like he was abusive and negligent.

Tom Brady had Nick Foles' name edited out of the Patriots documentary out of pettiness

They showed the highlights of the Super Bowl with the Eagles won and on the Philly special, they played an edited version of Al Michael's play call... They edited out the word Foles. What? ... He fucking hates Nick Foles. And he had his name edited out of this Documentary.

The Bears organization failed Justin Fields

The Bears failed Justin Fields, it sucks that this is the way it ended. They set him up in a really bad spot in the fact that they drafted him with a coach that was already on the hot seat... Year two, the team was actively tanking... Year three, they were basically like, be so good Justin Fields that we will keep you go out and do it with an OC that doesn't really know how to use you.

Justin Fields will eventually beat out Russell Wilson for the Steelers starting job

I hope Justin Fields beats him [Russell Wilson] out. I think he's better than Russell Wilson right now... Once you watch Justin Fields versus Russ, it's gonna be apparent.

Caleb Williams is set up better than any number one overall pick in NFL history

I think the Caleb Williams might be set up better than any number one pick ever. And I know that sounds crazy because it's still the Bears... He now has a legitimate number one, he now has a legitimate number two in Keenan Allen. He has a top 10 tight end in Cole Kmet. He's got a running game... this is finally you've set up your future franchise quarterback to walk into a situation that he can succeed in.

The Bears are a year away from being all in

No, I think they're a year away from being all in. Okay. I think next year. I think the way that that Ryan Polls is structuring this roster. Like he didn't go nuts in free agency.

The Commanders will draft Jayden Daniels

My instant knee, knee jerk reaction was it, it was a Jayden Daniels move. Because... if they were getting Drake [Maye], Sam Howell and Drake Maye are good friends... I think Jayden Daniels, I think it might be Jayden especially. 'cause We got Marcus Mariota. I feel like his style of play Yeah. Run the same offense.

The Cleveland Browns signed Jameis Winston to avoid Joe Flacco's immense popularity

I think they brought in Jameis because they could have resigned Joe Flacco. I think Flacco was too popular. Agree. I think that they were like, Jameis is gonna be the most popular. That's what they don't understand is that Jameis is maybe some of Jameis's leadership qualities will motivate Deshaun Watson to be a better human being.

Kirk Cousins is the GOAT of maximizing NFL contracts and free agency earnings

Incredible. I mean like whatever you wanna say about Kirk Cousins a quarterback. He has played every single thing right when it comes to free agency and the teams he picked. He's probably gonna eclipse 400 million over the course of his career. It's crazy.

Tiki Barber is a loser for calling Saquon Barkley 'dead' to him for joining the Eagles

Tiki Barber, you're a loser dude. Dead to me. You are a loser. Some people, particularly radio personalities who will remain nameless, criticize [Tiki] for having a vision or a dream. Also, Tiki Barber... when we talks about like loyalty, you're not the guy to talk about loyalty. That was a crazy reaction by him.

The Bears should not draft Caleb Williams and keep Justin Fields simultaneously

I am very much opposed to that. But that feels like what a potential situation to get the most value outta Justin Fields. It still makes no sense. The city of Chicago can't handle having those two guys on the same roster. It would not be good, let alone the locker room.

Jayden Daniels will be the best quarterback in the 2024 draft class

My preliminary ranking is, I think Jayden Daniels will be the best of them. He's the most improved player I've ever seen in my entire life. I probably rank him slightly... them and Caleb Williams one and two.

JJ McCarthy is not a first-round talent and is being 'forced up' by the media

I don't love JJ McCarthy. I don't see it. I just don't see it. I'd take him in a second round. I think the league is guilty of... the draft cult. One says it, so two says it... All of a sudden they all convinced themselves that he should be a high first round pick. And that's how mistakes get made.

The Falcons will not win 11 games in the 2024 season

I don't think [the Falcons win 11 games]. I don't. It's a lot. 11 games is a lot. There's a lot of games. Even inside a division... the bucks are gonna be good. That's tough to get a lot [of wins].

Calvin Ridley's difficulty learning the Jaguars' offense is why he wants to stay in Jacksonville

Here's why he wants to stay in Jacksonville. Let me tell you. He had trouble learning the offense last year and so he doesn't really wanna go somewhere else and have to learn another one. Serious. I'm not... that's notable.

The 2021 QB draft class might be the worst of all time

We now have though the 2021 draft in record time might be the worst quarterback draft of all time. Trevor Lawrence number one, Zach Wilson two, Trey Lance three... Mac Jones 15. So there's five quarterbacks drafted in the first 15 picks in that 2021 draft, and four out of five of them just three years or in the fourth year will be on different teams.

Mac Jones has worse vibes than Zach Wilson

I think Mac Jones might have the worst vibes... Mac Jones, like all reports are that he's just been a pouty little bitch. Zach Wilson was a backup quarterback and he should even been playing and he's like 'I'm gonna fucking try my hardest.' I don't know, I don't think it's even close.

Mike Tomlin and Russell Wilson will not get along in Pittsburgh

I'll say this, him and Mike Tomlin are not gonna get along. I just want to call that right now. I think they'll get along for a little bit... and then Mike Tomlin will be like 'this guy's annoying.'

Caleb Williams will be a great franchise quarterback for the Bears

Caleb Williams is gonna be really good. He's gonna be really fucking good in the NFL. He's gonna be really good for the Bears. I feel that in my bones... Everyone just chill out. Caleb Williams is getting drafted by the Bears and he's gonna be a franchise quarterback for the Bears.

Matthew Slater is the most 'Patriot' Patriot of all time

Matthew Slater... I feel like I'd never seen an interview from him. It was like this guy rocks. He probably knows everything. He was like the unassuming special teams guy... he's the most like Patriot Patriot of all time probably.

The Buffalo Bills need new players who haven't been scarred by losses to Patrick Mahomes

I almost feel like the, the bills could deal with just getting new blood in there that haven't been around for the heartbreaks. Because you carry that baggage with you. If you're a player on that team, if you're a coach on that team, every time you have a heartbreaking loss to Joe Burrow or to Patrick Mahomes. Especially Patrick Mahomes, you kind of, that's a scar that you keep with you for a long time.

Caleb Williams is the correct pick at number one for any NFL team

Caleb Williams is the right pick to make at number one right now. Right? If the chiefs had had number two in that 2017 draft, they would've probably taken Patrick Mahomes. I don't know if there's another team that if they had number one would taken anyone but Caleb Williams.

Mike Vrabel is the #9 Patriot of all time

My player... is Mike Vrabel. Great linebacker for a long time. Great pass catcher, legendary touchdowns. Great dude. He is number nine. Top 10 of all time.

The Russell Wilson trade is one of the worst in sports history

Russell Wilson's trade, when looking back on it, the Broncos gave up two first round picks... two second round picks a fifth round pick Drew Lock, Shelby Harris, Noah Fant. And they got back Russell Wilson in a fourth round pick. And then they signed Russell Wilson to a $242 million contract. And he played for the Broncos for two terrible years. And yeah, I think it might be one of the worst trades in sports history.

Russell Wilson will start at least 18 more games in the NFL

I think you asked me at the end of the season, like over under Russ Wilson starts 16 or 17 and a half more games. Yeah. I still take the over on it. I think that there's gonna be a team out there that's gonna sign him to be a starting quarterback next season.

Kirk Cousins is the first major domino of the NFL quarterback carousel

If we're doing dominoes, if we're talking about quarterback dominoes? Yeah. Because there's like three big domino pieces. What is the first domino? Kirk Cousins, who reportedly is thinking about moving to Atlanta.

Jason Kelce's retirement is a major problem for the Eagles' locker room

He was Philadelphia. Like he is the most Philadelphia athlete I think that there's ever been... And I think that like him being gone is a real problem for the locker room. Like he was the leader for so long.

Randy Moss is the 10th best Patriot of all time

Number 10? Randy Moss. Yeah. Only, only player on this list to not win a Super Bowl. But he was, he was that good, that exciting record breaker... When he came to the Patriots, they got him for nothing.

The Bears will move on Justin Fields very soon

I think Chicago's gonna get moving on this for sure with Fields. Yeah. I've been stalking their people all week... I'm expecting definitely some action there.

Kirk Cousins to Washington would be a good move for both sides

Kirk Cousins is really the story of all of this right now... Kirk going back to Washington. I mean, that would be, I actually think that would be a really good move. Just based on talking to them this week... You bring in a guy who A, knows the city, but B, understands a winning culture.

The 'Patriot Way' was actually just having Tom Brady

I think they finally realized that the Patriot way is just having Tom Brady on your team... my counterpoint to that would be if the Patriots decided to answer all the questions and be like gregarious with the media, it wouldn't matter. 'Cause they still have Tom Brady.

The Patriots are targeting a quarterback and a top-tier receiver in the draft or free agency

I think the Patriots are obviously exploring the quarterback market, both free agents and draft... they're also in for a stud receiver, I can tell you that. So that could mean through the draft and bring on a veteran.

NFL teams will invest much more in backup quarterbacks this season

I think if there's a, any position that we'll probably see better business would be backup quarterbacks. Especially after last year, we saw so many teams struggle by not investing in it. That was the story of the year. Right? Invest in a backup quarterback.

Winning a Super Bowl with a 'cursed' franchise earns a coach much more longevity than winning with a blue blood

It's also a great lesson that if you can win a Super Bowl with a franchise that everyone assumed was never gonna win a Super Bowl, you do get way more grace than if you win a Super Bowl with, you know, the Cowboys or the Steelers or the Packers.