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Ben Johnson will be the next head coach of the Jaguars

The Jacks are gonna get Ben Johnson. I've, I've resigned myself to that. I I think that's, that's exactly what's gonna happen... They're gonna get Trevor Lawrence back and Ben Johnson.

Michael Penix Jr. is definitively the guy for the Falcons

But I feel like Penix is the guy. I think he's the guy I'm ready to say right now. I think he's the guy.

The Bills will demolish the Broncos in the Wild Card round

I think the Bills are going to fucking demolish the Broncos. [I] might, by the way, I think I saw the line open at seven and a half. If it, if it's seven or even six and a half, I might Game of the year. The bills.

Anthony Richardson is not the answer for the Colts

Chris Ballard is getting his job, keeping his job... Anthony Richardson is not the answer. I've been saying that for a very long time. I think most Colts fans agree.

The Chiefs will win their first playoff game in the divisional round

But this also is set up The Chiefs, you, you know, they're, they're set up for the playoffs. I know they're gonna have whatever, 25 days off or whatever it might be. If they play on a Saturday or Sunday 24 days off, they'll win their first game in the, in the divisional round. Do you guys all agree? Yes.

Jameis Winston should be the bridge quarterback for the Steelers

If you're the Steelers and you're getting your bridge quarterback and you want a guy that's going to take chances and if it, it goes well, it's gonna be electric... and that's Jameis Winston. You get Jameis in there... It is like is the antidote to everything that you've been in the last four seasons.

Lamar Jackson has more pressure than anyone else in the 2025 playoffs

I think the Ravens have the most pressure because Derrick Henry's also not going getting younger. And Lamar again, Lamar is the, is the best player in the NFL right now playing the best football. He's gonna win an MVP most likely... if they don't at least get to the Super Bowl... there's gonna be a lot of questions.

Cam Ward is a better NFL prospect than Shedeur Sanders

I have Cam Ward ahead of Shedeur on big board. I do, I do too... I have Hunter is two and then I've got Cam Ward then Shedeur. That's my top four.

Mike Vrabel will be the next head coach of the Patriots

I do think it was a smart decision [to fire Jerod Mayo]. I also think that they wouldn't have done it as quickly as they did if they didn't know that they are getting the coach that they want. Which I believe is Mike Vrabel... I am of the belief that the answer to that question is yes.

Kyler Murray is not a 'confetti quarterback' who can win a Super Bowl

Kyler's not a confetti quarterback. Can you close your eyes and see confetti coming on, coming down on Kyler? No... because like, think about it like there's so much confetti then you're like, where'd Kyler go? Can't find him. Gets lost in it.

The Giants should hire Steve Sarkisian and tank for Arch Manning

So if they do fire Daboll, what about this plan? [Steve] Sark[isian] and then you just wait for Arch. You do one season of tanking... Then you tank a little bit... You tank and then Draft Arch. Because if you're a Giants fan, that that should get your blood going a little bit. Right? Yeah. Like just picturing a Manning jersey.

The Bears will hire Brian Flores and won't even interview Ben Johnson

The organization is not in a good place... Everything that I've read and heard, the Bears are going to hire Brian Flores. They're probably not even gonna interview Ben Johnson... Ryan Poles is gonna keep his job and that's gonna be an awkward [situation].

The SEC is dead following the College Football Playoff quarterfinals

The SEC is dead. So is buys. Buys are dead. Buys are dead. Buys are dead. The rest first rust has been settled. The SEC is dead. We have three big 10 teams in a big 12 team in the semifinals.

Kickers are mental midgets and need to be afraid of their head coach to succeed

Kickers are mental midgets. Can we say that? Mental. You need to have the, oh shit, I'm probably gonna get killed by my head coach if I don't make this kick. And Sark was just like doing the I love you man... His hair... I got a lot of people saying the hair's too much for a kicker. I don't disagree. You don't wanna stand out at all if you're a kicker.

Ohio State is the best team in the country as long as they don't have to play Michigan

Ohio State is just a team on a mission right now. I don't know what else you can say. Like they are, as long as they don't have to play Michigan, they are the best team in the country.

I like Penn State's chances as underdogs against Notre Dame in the semifinals

I like Penn State's chances. I like that they're dogs. I like that they're dogs in this game. As of right now, they're one and a half point dogs. Opened as dogs. It'll be a good game.

I would rather have Mike McCarthy as my head coach than Brian Flores

I'd much rather have if given a choice, Mike McCarthy over Brian Flores... I think Brian Flores could be a very good head coach with a well established quarterback in place... I just don't want a defensive coach and I don't, I want Ben Johnson.

George Kittle is a first-ballot Hall of Famer

George Kittle should be in Canton. He is the fourth tight end all time to have four 1,000 yard seasons... George Kittle should be in a gold jacket. We'll start working on a PowerPoint. But he's an absolute monster.

The Vikings can't let Sam Darnold leave the building

You can't let this guy leave. Everybody's looking for a franchise quarterback. When you have a guy who's playing like a franchise quarterback, you can't let him leave. They can figure out whatever they're gonna do with JJ McCarthy... but you can't let him go when he's gotten as good as he's gotten.

The Vikings might consider trading JJ McCarthy if Sam Darnold is the guy

I think all options will be on the table if and when they decide Sam Darnold is the guy... if there's a team out there that's willing to make the Vikings an offer that they won't refuse, then you do it... I think the Vikings get a hell of a lot more for JJ McCarthy than the 49ers got for Trey Lance.

Tom Brady having a vote on NFL awards while being an owner is a conflict of interest

The idea that any owner of an NFL team would have a vote on league-wide awards, it's preposterous... It's an inherent conflict of interest. And I think after the season, the AP will find a way to clean it up. I think it just fell through the cracks.

Mike Vrabel would be the perfect fit for a New York NFL team

Rebel's [Vrabel] got the right personality to deal with the New York fans and the New York media. It's almost like Parcells where he just doesn't fuck around... he could be abrasive in a charming way... both of those teams need to be considering very seriously trying to make a run at Vrabel.

Aaron Rodgers wants the Jets to break up with him, not the other way around

I think Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to come back to the Jets, but he wants them to be the ones that break up with him. He's been needling Woody Johnson... I think he wants them to end it. And then he'll see if anyone out there really wants him.

Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers is a fascinating possibility

I'm fascinated by the possibility of him going to Pittsburgh. Remember that video of him and Mike Tomlin kinda making googly eyes at each other... I feel like that tracks with what the Steelers are currently doing at quarterback, which is, we don't know how to develop one. Let's just go find a veteran and plug him in.

Kirk Cousins might be done as a starting NFL quarterback

Look at Cousins. He's gotta like muster every ounce of energy in his body... his body eventually rebelled against him this year because he was compensating for the torn achilles tendon... I've talked to people who said, you know what? There's a chance it just never comes back for him. He could be done.

Jerod Mayo should be fired for how poorly the Patriots look

I feel like Jerod Mayo, like he's gotta be fired, right? They were... you're gonna make the same mistake the Bears just made where it's like keeping a bad head coach around for a young quarterback is not a good thing.

Joe Burrow should win NFL MVP if he throws three more touchdowns in Week 18

If he throws three touchdown passes in week 18, it's gonna be unprecedented that a quarterback had the season he had and didn't end up winning the MVP and his team is to blame. ... Joe Burrow should absolutely be considered because what he's done... Joe Burrow has been doing this on a team where like he has no margin for error.

Joe Burrow is the NFL MVP regardless of whether the Bengals make the playoffs

I'm just gonna say it. Joe Burrow should be the MVP. I think regardless of if they make the Playoffs or not, Joe Burrow should be the MVP. He's been the best player. ... You can't get... how many wins do you think the Bengals would have if they had... Dak Prescott? They would not be playing for a playoff spot in week 18.

The Chiefs would much rather play the Bengals than the Bills in the playoffs

If you asked the Chiefs, who would you rather play the bills or the Bengals? It's definitely the Bengals. Their defense has been so bad all year. The Bills beat the Chiefs. Like I know that this like Burrowhead thing... if you're a Chiefs fan, I think most Chiefs fans probably think this: go ahead, let the Bengals in. 'Cause if they somehow upset the bills, that's an easier path.

I am not scared of the Rams in the playoffs

I'm not scared of the Rams, even though I have my pinky on the line. I think their offense is like broken... they are now 11 straight games without scoring in the first quarter. ... I just don't think they're a complete team that can win the Super Bowl.

Chris Ballard should be fired by the Colts

Chris Ballard. ... Since 2017 there have been seven winners of the AFC South. ... The Indianapolis Colts have won it zero times. It is the most combustible division that you can win year to year. And Chris Ballard's teams have not won it a single time. ... His teams just fall apart.

If Chris Ballard is not fired, the Colts will miss the playoffs next season

If Chris Ballard sticks around, if they don't change anything for the Colts, I'd like to make a prediction that the Colts will finish 8-9 or 9-8 and miss the playoffs.

I would take Mike McCarthy as the Jets' next head coach in a second

I'd take Mike McCarthy in a second. I mean, he went 12 and 5 up until this year for the past four seasons. ... He's gotta get in line. No more Ayahuasca.

The Cleveland Browns will get the number one overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft

I think the Cleveland Browns are gonna get the number one pick. I think the Browns, if they start DTR, I do not think you can win a football game with DTR. ... I think the Browns could get the one. I think he could find a way to sneak in there.

Kevin O'Connell should be the NFL Coach of the Year

The Vikings are really, really good and I'm excited to watch them play The Lions Week 18 for the one seed. ... Kevin O'Connell should be Coach of the Year. ... He wins all the close games and the Vikings are a real threat.

I am not worried about the Packers at all

I'm not worried about the Packers at all. ... They're a good team. I think though they're not an elite team. They are 0 and 5 against the best teams in the NFC. That's the Vikings, the Eagles and the Lions. ... It just doesn't look as smooth as you would like it to look going into the playoffs.

Everyone complaining about Cam Ward sitting out the second half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl is a loser

Anyone who was upset about Cam Ward is a loser and they're just basically looking for something to be angry about. ... He's also got millions of dollars on the line if he gets hurt. I don't understand it. ... Bowl games don't really mean anything and it's entertainment and it's kind of stupid but it's also fun.

Ohio State will beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl's gonna be awesome. I think I'm gonna take Ohio State in that game. And it's mostly based on the uniforms that Oregon picked. I didn't really like 'em, I thought they should have done more classic.

The Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl again

They're gonna win the Super Bowl again. Just accept it... what's gonna end up happening is the Chiefs now with the one seed, their second round game is going to be a team that they will kill and then they will play one game to get to the Super Bowl... and then it's Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl.

The Steelers are frauds and not serious Super Bowl contenders

I'm so happy that I didn't always go all the way in on the Steelers. I always was one foot in, one foot out because that team is a fraud... they're nowhere near the top five teams in the NFL and that's what you judge it on. Especially in a town like Pittsburgh. They're just not to be taken seriously in the AFC playoffs.

The 76ers are back and Caleb Martin is a 'Celtics killer'

Sixers are back. Everyone knows the NBA starts on Christmas... Caleb Martin might be the Celtic killer. That might be the difference... He has been horrendous this year and all of a sudden shows up on Christmas Day goes seven of nine from three and just buries every single shot against the [Celtics].

The Panthers will cover +8 against the Buccaneers

I'll take the Panthers plus eight... I think the Panthers are live in this game... full on like the Panthers and the Cowboys are the two teams that stink but are playing actually good ball in the last month and feels like they're just ready to play spoiler.

I will read one entire book in 2025

I'm also gonna read a book. I haven't read a book in a decade. I'm gonna read a book... read with my two eyes. It might take me the entire year. I'm going to fucking do it. I feel it.

The Maple Leafs current roster is the best they have had in 20 years

I would say this is the best lineup the [Maple Leafs] have had in the last 15, 20 years. Very solid backend. They're getting incredible goaltending... Their Core Four, all the guys making all the big dough [Matthews, Marner, Tavares, Nylander] are buzzing.

Spencer Carberry is the frontrunner for the Jack Adams Award

Probably the biggest surprise so far this year has been the Washington Capitals... I would have to say [Spencer] Carberry the coach. He, he, he's the front runner for the Jack Adams. He just is such a modern day coach.

Kirill Kaprizov is a top three MVP candidate

Minnesota, Kirill the Thrill [Kaprizov]... Probably a top three candidate for MVP right now. And just an unreal player to watch where every game, game in, game out, shift in, shift out, he has must-watch television.

Speakeasies should be illegal to be authentic

I don't think that there should be speakeasies unless they're actually like illegal places where you can like smoke inside and like, it's against the law. That's what a speakeasy should be... It's stolen valor. If I look at your wall and you have your health department grade on the wall, [it's not a speakeasy].

Pour-your-own-beer bars are a terrible trend

Another trend that I fucking hate bars I can't stand... the bars that have the like pour your own beers. I hate that shit... The whole point of going to a bar is have someone like, you get to sit down... you feel like you're playing laser tag or some shit. Sucks.

Kurt Cignetti is a coward for his punt against Ohio State

Kurt Cignetti biggest coward pussy of all time. You can't talk shit... and then punt down 20 points, 20 plus points on midfield. Like what a pussy.

The Chiefs are going to win the Super Bowl again

The Kansas City Chiefs are going to do it again. They're gonna win the Super Bowl. They're 14 and one and everything is rounding into shape exactly as we expected and exactly as they always planned.