Takes

You must bet on the Dolphins in the Germany game because of the Chiefs' late travel

I would love to bet the Chiefs, but the travel is so far in my head and we've seen it... the Chiefs are getting into Germany. Like right now they're practicing one time. They're practicing on Friday. One time McDaniel got the guys in there on like Monday or Tuesday... We bet the dolphins we're betting on the clock.

Taylor Heineke will keep the Falcons starting job over Desmond Ridder

I think Heineke is gonna take this job. So if Heineke plays well then Arthur Smith will be like, well you know, we gotta ride. We gotta ride the hot hand for a little bit and then we'll go back to Ritter once Heineke starts stinking. But no, I think Heineke is gonna take this job.

Bill Belichick to the Commanders is a real possibility

Josh Harris wants a big splash. He wants a big name Coach Belichick probably at the end of his tenure in New England. Why not get him to dc? He can coach lacrosse at the Naval Academy. Annapolis is like 30 minutes from FedEx Field... I think these conversations are happening.

Antonio Pierce will provide an immediate 'interim coach bounce' for the Raiders

I love the Raiders in this game. 'cause Antonio Pierce feels like it's the perfect interim head coach bounce... Antonio Pierce feels like it's the perfect interim head coach bounce except for the fact that the guy calling the plays now for the Raiders... is from the Adam Gase Coaching Tree.

Super Bowl Pick: Eagles vs. Ravens

I like the Eagles. I think... in the NFC, they're the most complete team right now... And AFC if Lamar continues to develop... If that defense hit stride in, in December, January... I think the Ravens become tough... I think he brings a different element and dimension to that team.

The Bears would never trade a second-round pick for Montez Sweat without a long-term deal in place

I assume every trade like this, you assume that there is a deal in place to resign Montez Sweat. So everyone's like, why would you trade a second round pick for a guy who's gonna be a free agent? Obviously if he becomes a free agent, this is the dumbest deal ever. I am assuming that Ryan Polls has already worked it out with his agent and there's a plan in place to sign him long-term.

Ohio State should be ranked #1 in the first CFP rankings based on resume

If I had to take a guess, I would think that Ohio State will be one and there'll be Georgia and Michigan in a two three... Ohio state only because they do probably have the best resume on paper with a Penn State win and a Notre Dame Road win.

I'm betting the over on Northwestern vs Iowa's historic 29.5 total

The lowest over, under total. Yes. In the history of college football at Wrigley... This is 29 and a half, right? 29 and a half. It's Northwestern Iowa. I think I have to go to this game... I'll bet the over.

The San Jose Sharks might be one of the worst teams in modern NHL history

I think the Sharks are really gonna struggle to score goals. It could be one of the worst teams we've ever seen in modern day NHL.

The Edmonton Oilers will win the Stanley Cup

I picked the Edmonton Oilers [to win the cup]. The way the season starts, it's obviously not ideal... I pick the Edmonton Oilers.

The Dolphins are currently the Super Bowl favorites

The Dolphins just have so much motion, so much speed. I it they're, they're hard to stop it. It's gonna be, I think the Dolphins are the Super Bowl favorites.

The Saints will win the NFC South division

Should we put a future on the Saints to win the NFC South?... The coin has them going 11 and six. So that sounds like it would win that division. Let's take a look... I think we might have to take the Saints to win the division.

The Buffalo Bills will finish the season with 11 wins

Maybe this is what the Bills are. Maybe the Bills are just gonna end up being like a 11 win team and they'll look... they'll have at least two more times this season where they look like the worst team in football.

Matt Milano will return from his leg injury in time for the NFL playoffs

I'm gonna say Matt Milano will be back for the playoffs and I've done zero research into it.

You have to bet on the Packers against the Vikings because Minnesota is coming off a high

The Vikings just beat the Niners on Monday Night Football in front of the world. They're going to play at Lambeau against a very stinky Packers team. You have to bet the Packers.

I am betting the Patriots money line to beat the Dolphins

Are you gonna bid on Money Line? Yes. Have to.

Bryce Young will play well and the Panthers will win their first game against the Texans

I think Bryce Young's gonna look good today. I think the Panthers might win their first game of the season.

Wisconsin will shock the world and upset Number 3 Ohio State

Boys, I believe that the badgers are gonna upset and shock the world. And I know that this is how it happens to me... 20 years ago this month a freshman Big Cat stormed the field when Wisconsin... beat number three Ohio State. And 20 years later, a double digit underdog is playing number three Ohio State.

I bet $3,700 on Villanova to win the national championship at 40-1

He, you, I don't know why you keep doing this to me. You just now put $3,700 on Villanova to win the national championship and let's go Cats... That's 150 Gs.

The 49ers are on fraud watch if they lose to the Bengals

Next week it's gonna be the 49ers and the Bengals. Ooh, I'm gonna say this is a must win for the 49ers in that if they lose it, their frauds, they're, they're on fraud watch right now... we are going to call them frauds if they get beat by the Bengals.

Jim Harbaugh had no knowledge of the Michigan sign-stealing scandal

I'm going with the theory that Jim Harbaugh had no knowledge of it and that Michigan is going to get sanctioned and Jim Harbaugh, 'cause he had no knowledge of it, has to recuse himself from Michigan and go coach the Chicago Bears.

Michigan will win the National Championship this year for the pure chaos of it

I hope the best thing if you're truly a fan of chaos Yes. You want Michigan to win the national championship this year. Yes... That's what I wanna see. Yeah. And it would be, it would be so fun. People would be so angry about it.

It is hard to see Justin Fields remaining as the Bears quarterback in 2024

I think like, there's a lot of growth in the last month... The unique situation with Green or Chicago right now is this, it's hard to see how Justin Fields is their quarterback in 2024. And I'm a Justin Fields guy.

I am betting on Lamar Jackson against the NFC for the rest of my life

Did you know that Lamar is 16 and 1 against the NFC? ... I'm gonna take Lamar against the NFC for the rest of my life. After I heard that stat.

The Falcons will make the playoffs

I think the Falcons have a pretty favorable schedule going forward. So the Falcons, I think the Falcons are gonna make the playoffs.

The Dolphins' game against the Chiefs in Germany is a 'must compete' game

I'm calling the Germany game against the Chiefs a must compete. ... if they get blown out, that is loser. If they get blown out, they don't play a good team until week 16.

The Houston Astros are going to win the ALCS against the Texas Rangers

The Astros are, I mean, they're gonna win the series, right?

Fans will initially complain that the new PMT studio looks 'too clean' and professional

I think people are gonna love it... but I think there will be a little adjustment where people will be like, oh, they're, they're, they looked. It looks too clean... Just wait.

Aiden O'Connell will be a future starting quarterback in the NFL

I have a take. I think Aiden O'Connell might be a future starting quarterback in the NFL... I saw him against the Chargers. He looked good.

Mac Jones will not make it through the Bills game without being benched

[Big Cat]: Do you think Mac Jones makes it through this game? [Hank]: No.

Nebraska will win their next three games and finish the season bowl eligible

Northwestern win, Purdue win, Michigan State a win. That's six and three... Maryland... Illinois just beat them like they're a beatable team. You win that you're seven and three, you're bowling.

Nebraska has an opportunity to win the Big 10 West and go to Indianapolis

We can win the Big 10 West and go to Indy... The West goes through Lincoln. We are holding the gun.

The Phillies will destroy the all-time postseason record for team home runs

The all time record for Homers in a playoff, it was the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020 with 34 home runs in those playoffs. These Phillies are on pace to destroy that record. And it's unreal.

If oil reaches $95 a barrel, Jimbo Fisher will get bought out of his contract

I'm setting a price target right now. I'm setting a personal price target. If oil reaches $95 a barrel, then I predict that Jimbo Fisher will get bought out of his contract.

Jim Harbaugh wants to return to the NFL to coach Caleb Williams and beat his brother

Harbaugh, I think it is in the back of Harbaugh's mind that if he wins a national championship, he he wants to go back to the NFL because... he can't stand the fact that he hasn't won a Super Bowl and his brother has won over him. So he's definitely thinking about going back to the NFL and you would think that he would want to go back to a team that might be in a position to draft Caleb Williams.

Aaron Rodgers will return to play for the Jets in the playoffs this year

Does [Aaron Rodgers] play this year? [PFT:] I hope so. Playoffs, I think he plays.

Devin Witherspoon will put the 'absolute clamps' on Ja'Marr Chase

I dreamt that [Devin] Witherspoon was going to put the absolute clamps on Ja'Marr Chase in the game. I dreamt a post-game press conference with Ja'Marr Chase being frustrated with him asking him if he was always open this game. I had the entire thing. So I'm betting the under on his receiving yards this week.

Andy Reid will be considered the GOAT coach if he stays with Mahomes

I think that the 'Andy Reid is the greatest coach of all time' will eventually be a conversation if he stays in Kansas City. Because Bill Belichick without Tom Brady, his record has not been great. If [Reid] coaches for another eight years and you have Patrick Mahomes, that's like 12, 13 wins a year. That's a lot of wins. Andy's gonna go for Shula.

The Phillies will beat the Rangers in the World Series

World Series prediction: Phillies over the Rangers. It just feels like the Phillies won't be denied. They feel more inevitable this year.

The future of the Green Bay Packers looks bleak

I'm actually gonna go with the Green Bay Packers. Oh, I like it. Just strictly based on what we saw on Monday night.

Sam Howell has already shown enough to be a franchise quarterback

Sam Howell has impressed me as being a tough motherfucker too. And he is making some good throws. There's no doubt and I think, I think he's already there [a franchise QB]. Obviously he has to continue to play consistently... but I'm all in on Sam Howell. I like watching him play.

The Super Bowl will be 49ers vs. Dolphins

I think, you know, this is not a hot take that, I think San Francisco's the best team in the NFC. So let's go San Francisco. Miami.

The Cowboys will get smoked if they make it past the divisional round of the playoffs

This team [Cowboys] might make it to the divisional round of the playoffs. They're gonna get smoked if they make it any, anywhere past that. And you can't feel any differently.

The Panthers will get their first win of the season at home against the Falcons

I'm gonna say tie [against the Colts]... They finish off at home against the Packers at the Jaguars at home against the Bucs... There's gonna be, they're gonna beat the Falcons at home.

Justin Ross could be the next breakout star for the Chiefs' wide receiver corps

Justin Ross had a great catch today. Incredible catch. He is. They're gonna unlock him at some point this year. You saw one great catch from him. He's a massive target... Justin Ross could be the next guy up for the Chiefs wide receiver corps.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are going to break up soon

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift... we're gonna break up. Allegedly. She's gotta go back out on tour. Travis has got some rehabbing to do with the injury. Not gonna have as much time. I think, you know, this is kind of the three week honeymoon phase is over.

The Packers are going to kick the shit out of the Raiders on Monday night

My overly direct take is Monday Night Football. I hate betting on this team, but I think the Packers are gonna kick the shit outta the Raiders.

Mac Jones will be benched by Halloween

My overly direct take... is that Mac Jones will be benched before Halloween. Just benched. For Bailey Zappy maybe.

The Colorado Avalanche will win the Stanley Cup

I've got the B's avalanche. I'll go with you on the Avalanche Hank. I've got back to back. [Vegas] I've got the avalanche.

The Bears are going to go 4-1 over their next five games

I did look at the schedule coming up and I've convinced myself they could potentially go four and one in the next five... Vikings, Raiders, chargers, saints, Panthers. And I was like, that could be four and one.