Takes

Eagles vs. Chiefs on Monday Night Football will be the highest rated game of the season

I'm gonna say Eagles Chiefs Monday Night Football is going to be the highest rated game of the season moving forward. Ooh. Also there's a potential of [Taylor Swift] appearing.

I used to make up sideline reports if a coach wouldn't give me anything at halftime

I would make up the report sometimes because A, the coach wouldn't come out at halftime or it was too late and I was like, I didn't wanna screw up the report. So I was like, I'm just gonna make this up because first of all, no coach is gonna get mad if I say, Hey we need to kill, stop hurting ourselves. We need to be better on third down.

I would never marry Ryan Russillo because we are like siblings

Ryan Russillo and I are finally together after all these years? No. He is my brother and this is the kind of relationship we have... No. 'cause he's like my brother and I'm just not into marrying my siblings.

Ryan Russillo would be great in prison as long as he has League Pass and weights

I actually think that [Ryan] Russillo would be great in prison. He would love... think about it because he doesn't really go outside that much. As long as prison had League Pass and weights... so you just work out, eat, and then watch basketball all day.

Kirk Herbstreit's dog being certified as an emotional support animal is a 'fake' designation just to help him fly

I saw a tweet from Herbie [Kirk Herbstreit] yesterday... he said that his dog just got certified as an emotional support animal. That feels like a fake emotional support animal to me. It feels like he just wanted his dog to fly.

People who fake a handicap to pre-board airplanes are everything that is wrong with society

The fake pre-boarders. Those are the people I want credentials on. You gotta show me the handicap. I'm all for you having to get on the plane early, but you look like you're walking fine... you are everything wrong with this system... with society, with life.

Pre-boarding an airplane early by ignoring your assigned group is a legitimate 'hack in the system'

It's pretty easy. I have no problem with it. They never say anything. It's a hack in the system. I slip in... by myself. I have no problem with it. They never say anything.

The MLB pitch clock has significantly improved the game for everyone

The biggest is the clock, no question about it. And I, I think it has really worked out well. I love it personally. Keeps the game moving action. They took the shift away. So I think it's a better game. No doubt about it. They're shorter, they're crisper.

Nathan Eovaldi will go down as one of the greatest postseason performers in MLB history

I think [Nathan Eovaldi] will go down as one of the greatest postseason performers. When you look at what he's done... he just has that maniacal focus. You love every game, but that postseason, he ramps it up even more.

Gary Sheffield had the most intimidating and unique sound off the bat in baseball

I coached third when Sheffield was with San Diego. This is back what, 93, 94. And oh my goodness, the sound of coming off his bat. It's just different. And you know, those guys, the elite players, you, you, you can tell when that ball's hit who, who's hitting sometimes.

Mac Jones is horrifically bad at quarterbacking

Mac Jones is horrifically, horrifically bad at quarterbacking in the NFL. [He's] officially official. It's not a guy.

CJ Stroud is an elite NFL quarterback

I think we can say now there's enough evidence. The Texans are just good. And CJ Stroud is elite. He's a great quarterback.

Deshaun Watson has officially arrived as a Cleveland Brown

I think I might have to say it, Deshaun Watson has officially arrived as a Cleveland Brown because... [he] drove them down the field for the game winning field goal.

The Jaguars are officially frauds

Jaguars. Are they frauds? I think they might be... they weren't really competitive against either [the Chiefs or Niners]. So yeah, I think they might be in the fraud tier.

The 49ers should move on from their kicker Jake Moody

Most people probably start looking at it in the Browns game. Their kicker [Jake Moody] isn't very good... if I was John Lynch, I would probably get a new kicker. That's all I'm gonna say.

The Vikings are definitely making the playoffs after their 5-game winning streak

The Vikings are on a five game winning streak... And they're the seventh team since the merger to start one in four and win the next five. And all six of those other teams have made the playoffs. So the Vikings, they're good. Like they're just a good team.

Josh Dobbs is a starting caliber quarterback in the NFL

You cannot tell me that Josh Dobbs is not a starting caliber quarterback in the NFL right now... Josh Dobbs is fun... At least Josh Dobbs has gotten himself an awesome backup quarterback contract. Yes. Like, for a long time.

Jordan Love is clearly the guy and the Packers must extend him immediately

Jordan Love actually looked, he made some nice plays downfield... Again, I think that this guy is the guy and you have to keep, you have to give him an extension. You have to... He's the guy. He clearly is the guy. Couldn't be more the guy.

The Lions can officially win shootouts even if their defense struggles

I walked away from this game being like, I guess the Lions can win shootouts. But man, their defense like got torched... I guess they can win in different ways right now... your offense is so legit and watching that defense is, is tough on certain Sundays.

The Chargers defense is miserable despite having a defensive head coach

Justin Herbert played his ass off. And he has the second, second most money invested in a defense in the NFL... And a defensive head coach. And that defense fucking sucks. They're miserable.

Sam Howell is 100% the guy for the Commanders

Sam Howell still the guy. He's 100% the guy. Yeah. He's great. He had 312 yards, three touchdowns, no receptions. He's not taking sacks like he used to... he's learning, he's growing.

The Dolphins cannot win the Super Bowl

Dolphins can't win the Super Bowl. Have they beaten any good teams? No, but they can... Kansas City, Baltimore, Cincinnati in the AFC [can].

The NBA mid-season tournament courts are an abomination

I fucking hate the NBA mid-season tournament courts. Hate them. Don't understand why they do it. They all look gross. The suns was one of the most disgusting courts I've ever seen.

The entire PMT crew should campaign for Jaden Daniels to win the Heisman

I think as a group we should get behind Jaden Daniels plus 550. I think we should get behind Jaden Daniels make that bet and try to bang on that drum... we have to do is basically propaganda stats of Jaden Daniels to get everyone in the world being like, did you know Jaden Daniels actually better than everyone else?

David Tepper might fire Frank Reich this week

I think that there's a chance that David Tepper fires Frank Reich this week. David Tepper did not look happy in the booth... He's a micromanager. He's fired men for far less than that.

Tyson Bagent is an awesome story but he is not an NFL starter

Tyson Bagent, nice guy, I'm rooting for him. Awesome story. This idea that he's a starter. Let's just stop that. Okay, let's stop that right now. Which I think most people actually stopped it a couple weeks ago. But I'm gonna stop myself with that right now.

The 49ers will look good and beat the Jaguars in Week 10

I think the Niners are gonna win this game. I think they're gonna be, I think they're gonna look good... Kyler Shanahan's gonna get more involved in the defense... they realize, hey, we're a really good team, but we gotta start taking some shit seriously.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are on fraud watch

To be consistent, we have to say that if they lose this game [against the Niners], we have to call the Jaguars frauds... they haven't done anything to really earn that. It's just that they haven't played anybody. No, they're on fraud watch.

The Baltimore Ravens are the best team in football right now

I like the Ravens. I think that the Ravens are the best team in football right now. I would stake my reputation on that, which is pristine.

Will Levis will be an elite NFL quarterback

I've seen enough. Will Levis will be an elite quarterback.

I will have abs and be benching 325 pounds by Memorial Day

Memorial Day this year. I say Memorial Day I'm gonna be in such good shape. I'm gonna have abs. I'm gonna be bench pressing 325. It's gonna be sick.

The Chargers are not that good and rely too much on their reputation

I don't think the Chargers are that good... their offense is going off a little bit of reputation with their offense. And now that both, you lost Mike Williams... I don't think they have that many guys right now. So I like the Lions in this game.

The Dallas Cowboys will demolish the New York Giants

I actually think like the Cowboys minus 17 is too low because I just don't know the Cowboys defense. This is what the Cowboys do. They kick the shit outta teams like this. They're going to demolish the Giants.

Geno Smith will have a big bounce-back week against the Commanders

I expect a big bounce back week from Geno [Smith] this week. I'm gonna give Gino a slight pass in the fact that he did play the Browns and the Ravens. And those are the two best defenses in the NFL... So I expect a big bounce back week from Gino this week.

Sam Howell is the future for the Washington Commanders

Sam Howell, regardless of what happens this weekend, I'm ready to say it. He's the guy.

Jim Harbaugh didn't know about the sign-stealing execution

I don't think he [Jim Harbaugh] knew. He'll do anything to win, but it doesn't necessarily mean that he's gonna be the one to execute everything. He will say, 'Hey guys, we have to do anything. We need to win.' But I don't think he's gonna get down and dirty and do that.

Tua Tagovailoa's ability to throw deep while having a short release is extremely valuable

Tua has the one of the shortest time to throws and one of the furthest air yards per target... Meaning he's taking not that long to throw, but he is also pushing the ball down the field... They're also manipulating data... It's extremely valuable.

Quarterbacks are responsible for a lot more sacks than people think

Quarterbacks attribute or account a lot more for sacks than people think... a quarterback's behavior will create sacks. Whether or not play call is involved in that too. So there is a solvable problem that could be something we're trying to do [with data].

Andrew Luck is the greatest football player of all time

I still think he's the greatest player of all time... He could do absolutely everything and would do anything for his teammates. Best leader. He was by far the best player on the field as a freshman.

Downfield laterals are the next major offensive innovation in the NFL

I'm a firm believer in a downfield lateral because it's just, you need to practice it... It is a hundred percent on board... The downfield lateral is probably the next way that we're gonna see more of these explosive plays.

Eli Manning is the secret GOAT of drawing pass interference penalties

I actually think it's Eli Manning. I did a research study on this... the two Super Bowl seasons they had... were two standard deviations away of first downs by penalty on third down... he was just saying, Mario Manningham, Plaxico Burress, let's just make something happen. Underthrown him just a little bit.

There is no way for a defense to consistently stop the Tush Push

I definitely don't think there's a way to stop it [the Tush Push] and converting. QB sneaks in general convert at 72% of the time they're at like 85 90% with the tush push. It's super hard to stop it.

Ben Johnson is the best head coaching candidate in the NFL

I love Ben Johnson. You know, I don't know how he is a leader, but from a play caller standpoint... he uses analytics and data... If I were an owner, he's a guy I would go after as a head coach.

The Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl

Baltimore... Complete team. Todd Monkin offense... Lamar's playing at a different speed... the fact that their defense is playing [well].

Josh Dobbs with zero practice reps would be a better fit for the Jets offense than Zach Wilson

Honestly, I think if they had Josh Dobbs at quarterback, they could figure it out. Josh Dobbs with zero practice reps is probably a better fit for that offense than Zach Wilson is.

The Jets are the second-best team in the NFC

NFC standings took a hit [this week]. I put Lions one, Jets two, 49ers three, Seahawks four, Eagles five.

Aaron Rodgers is trolling the media and is not actually close to coming back from his Achilles injury

My theory about Aaron Rodgers is he is, he's a troll. He loves trolling. He loves fucking with the media a little bit... I don't think that he's gonna come back in a couple weeks. I think he's doing this knowing that the media will see him on TV and talk about Aaron Rodgers coming back.

The Jets should cut Dalvin Cook and give Breece Hall all the carries

When [the Jets] are playing that bad, I just don't know why they just don't give the ball to Breece Hall a thousand times. And then they put Dalvin Cook in who does nothing? So Breece Hall does good, put Dalvin Cook in, does absolutely nothing. They should cut him. I hate Dalvin Cook.

Tom Izzo is an overrated basketball coach

We just squatted on a take and said, Tom Izzo is overrated. We don't actually believe it now, but just wait. 'cause the conversation's gonna happen. We wanna be the first ones to say it. Now I'm starting to believe it a little bit.

Alabama is all the way back and this is Nick Saban's best coaching job

Alabama is all the way back. Alabama is all the way back. Jalen Milroe has figured it out... I think our take was right from September, I think this is Nick Saban's best coaching job.