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The 49ers will trade Deebo Samuel rather than releasing him

I think the 49ers are gonna be able to trade him... I know that I've seen it out there that the Niners would have to release him... I don't agree with that. I think they're gonna be able to trade him.

The Rams will hope to trade Cooper Kupp this offseason

I think the Rams are gonna hope to trade him... He's gonna have a new home. Yeah. He's gonna have suitors, he's gonna have interest. The question is what is the price gonna be?

The NFL will likely ban the tush push this offseason

I'm firmly saying that I'm anti banning the tush push. But I'm also gonna be really, really happy when they do decide to ban it... I think they might [ban it].

Matthew Stafford will play for the Giants and Aaron Rodgers will play for the Rams

I'm thinking if we're doing quarterback musical chairs this off season, I think it's gonna be Stafford in New York. I think this could be Aaron Rodgers, Los Angeles.

Aaron Rodgers will sign with the Vikings, the Steelers, or the Titans

I think it's Sam Darnold, Los Angeles [Rams], Stafford, New York [Giants], Rogers, Vikings. Rogers probably the Steelers or the Titans.

The Browns will eventually trade Myles Garrett if they receive an offer they can't refuse

Miles Garrett, the Browns have no plan on trading him, which I feel like they have to say. They just have to go through the motions of saying this. And then someone's gonna make him an offer they can't refuse and then they'll trade him.

Rob Gronkowski is considering an NFL comeback with the Denver Broncos

Rob Gronkowski is considering a return to the NFL and that he would like to potentially play for the Denver Broncos... I'm told he loves Denver and Quarterback Bo Nix... He's gonna be a Bronco. There's no other way for him to do this than be a Bronco.

Sam Darnold will take less money to play for the Rams next season

I think [Sam Darnold] probably would take a little bit less money to play for, for Los Angeles than another team if it came down to that.

Alex Ovechkin will break the NHL goal record this season against the Penguins on April 17th

I think he's gonna do it this year. I think he's gonna do it against the [Penguins] at the end of the season... having him break it right in Sidney Crosby's face would be incredible. It's the last game of the regular season at Pittsburgh.

The Washington Capitals will win the Stanley Cup this year

The caps are... legitimately a good team. They've got a bunch of great players... I think it is the caps year. I believe they have the best record in hockey.

The Yankees changed their facial hair policy specifically for Juan Soto

This might have been part of Juan Soto's contract. What's the free agent class coming up? Maybe there's something there.

JJ Watt will come out of retirement to play for the Cincinnati Bengals

JJ Watt is back. He is probably going to come out of retirement to play for the Bengals... I'm rooting for that to happen. I think he would be able to do it.

Wisconsin will bounce back from their loss to Oregon because Greg Gard will rip them apart

Best thing that ever happened to Wisconsin was that [loss to Oregon]... they're gonna go back in the lab. Greg Gard is going to rip his team apart over the next couple of days. Wisconsin can still be trusted.

St. John's can make the Final Four this year

St. John's can make the Final Four and the statistical data backs it up... This St. John's team plays a lot like those Louisville teams [Rick Pitino's]... They are a real threat to make it to San Antonio this April.

Maryland is a dark horse to reach the Final Four

I think much like Greg Gard and his staff, Kevin Willard and his staff went to the lab... they're dangerous. They're not over-reliant on any one or two pieces... Maryland can go deep.

If forced to choose, I would take Duke or Auburn to win the National Championship over the field

Right now, if you force me to take Duke slash Auburn or the field today, I would take Duke slash Auburn.

T.J. Otzelberger will be the next head coach at Indiana

If I had to make a prediction right now, I would say T.J. Otzelberger... I think he makes a lot of sense. I think he's done a phenomenal job at Iowa State... He should be the guy that Indiana pursues the most.

Canada will beat the USA in the Four Nations final

Thursday night we're gonna put on a spanking to you Americans. ... You're gonna see McJesus, Makar, MacKinnon and Crosby put on a goddamn show in front of the Boston crowd. ... Thursday we're gonna find an answer and we're gonna bring it to you in your own house.

Canada will win the Four Nations final 6-2

Six to two. Six-two. McJesus will rise. They will light up Hellebuyck in an elimination situation. ... Jordan 'The Snowman' Binnington will have an incredible performance for the Canadians in net mark my words.

Canada won't get the Stanley Cup back from the United States

We got the Stanley Cup. They're not getting it back.

The Wisconsin Badgers are good enough to make an Elite Eight run

I officially believe that this Badger team could make a make a run... They're projected a three seed. I fully believe they could be a like, elite eight team and that's always a disaster for me.

The Philadelphia 76ers will lose in the NBA play-in tournament

How do you think the sixth or season ends this year bad... They're gonna losing the plan, losing the plan prediction.

St. John's is going to be a force in the NCAA tournament

Johnnys are good people. Your defense is legit. I was looking at some numbers the other day and their profile is like, you know, it was like an Elite Eight or a Final Four team. Johnnys are good... They're gonna be a force in the tournament.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will defeat the Boston Celtics in seven games to win the NBA Finals

Thunder over Boston in... would be seven thunder. Get it at home.

The Pardon My Take crew will attend the Gen Con Dungeons and Dragons convention in Indianapolis in August 2025

[Timm Woods]: The Indianapolis one is Gen Con. It is the biggest Dungeons and Dragons convention in the world. And if you guys were there, I could take you on the whole tour. [Big Cat]: When is it? [Timm Woods]: It is in August. [Big Cat]: 100% we're gonna do that. That sounds amazing.

Patrick Mahomes will only return to one or two more Super Bowls in his career

It's NFL is hard. It's hard to stay healthy. It's hard to get back. You, we've talked to all these, but they quarterbacks and pros where it's like, you know, it's a constant error. I'm on the show. You never know. Probably one or two.

Drake Maye will win a Super Bowl before Patrick Mahomes wins another one

Who wins the Super Bowl first? Drake Maye. Okay.

NBA broadcasts will soon allow fans to toggle sports betting information on or off

I think we're not that far away where you're just gonna go click. And if you don't want any information about sports betting, you won't have to look at it. On the other hand, if you're someone in a state where it's illegal and you can get, get a bet on sports, you'll see a lot more information if that's what you want.

NBA officiating will use technology to objectively determine out-of-bounds and goal-tending soon

We're not that far away from having technology where... there's an automated call as to whether the ball was inside the line or outside. We are working with Sony to bring that to basketball so that whoever's... foot was on the line, anything that can be objectively determined—goal tending, et cetera [will be automated].

The NBA will not move the season start date to Christmas in the near future

There has been [consideration to starting on Christmas]... but the issue we have there is one of moving into the summer. We wanted our season to be over by July 1st. I will say, I think all these things we will continue to look at, [but] I don't think in the short term we'll do it.

I would convert my salary to a signing bonus to help the Bengals keep players

Most of the guys just convert it to to signing bonus. I would do that.

I am officially going to learn how to dunk a basketball

I have a announcement for you guys. Ready for this? I think I'm gonna dunk. I think I'm gonna dunk. I've never dunked, but I think I'm gonna train in dunk.

No team will ever get back to the Super Bowl for a three-peat attempt again.

I don't know if we'll ever have a team get back to a third Super Bowl going for a three-peat... I'd like to bet extremely against it. Never ha ever happened. Same. I I'll put that bet in. [The bet is] 10 grand. It's never gonna happen.

Travis Kelce will retire this offseason.

I think he's done. I think Taytay says, Hey, let's, let's go start a family... imagine how much better the podcast would be if you retired too. [Big Cat: That would suck though... if you retire this year and then Mahomes wins another title].

Jameis Winston would lead the Jets to a #1 seed and a Super Bowl if he started 17 games.

If we're gonna suck, I would rather just have fun watching football and just go with Jameis Winston for 17 games... He said on the Pardon My Take interview that he wants to be a bridge quarterback and he wants to win a Super Bowl. I'm sold. He's the guy. starts all 17 games, number one seed, Super Bowl.

Jalen Carter will record at least one sack in Super Bowl 59

Jalen Carter one sack... Is it over a half a sack? Yeah, it's one plus sacks. Jalen Carter.

The Eagles will beat the Chiefs 26-21 in Super Bowl 59

26, 21 Eagles. [Mahomes] back doors it into the one score game... it's gonna be a dog fight.

The Chiefs might stomp the Eagles in the Super Bowl

I think the Chiefs might stomp them. Too much talent.

Deandre Hopkins will score a touchdown in the Super Bowl

I think if that's the sort of game that the Eagles are gonna give them... Hopkins up here. I, that's my, I like it... Anytime touchdown.

The Chiefs will beat the Eagles 29-26 to win Super Bowl 59

29, 26. Right? Same spread. I like it. Yeah. You know, 29, 26 chiefs.

The Seahawks are a 'hammer' for a Super Bowl future bet next year

Seahawks Super Bowl future for next year... probably got 30 to one odds right now. I would hammer it.

Myles Garrett will probably end up on the Eagles

Where do you think Miles Garrett's gonna end up? [Max]: I probably Eagle.

Jalen Hurts is completely healthy and is going to 'fuck shit up' in the Super Bowl

He looked strong. Real strong. [PFT Commenter]: I analyzed the gait. He was walking confidently. He had no sight of a limp. [Max]: He's gonna fuck shit up on Sunday. Like, I came here to fuck shit up. That's what he's saying. He's gonna hand the fuck out of the ball on Sunday and throw the football. He can do everything.

The Eagles will defeat the Chiefs 38-24 in Super Bowl 59

38-24. [Big Cat]: Wow, so it was 32-24 on Monday's show. We're now the Eagles have gotten better from Monday to Wednesday. [Max]: I feel great. I'm ready to go. I'm ready for Sunday.

Rory McIlroy is officially back and this will be the year he finally turns it around to win the Masters

My Who's Back of the week is Rory McIlroy. He's smashing. He won the AT&T Pro-Am at Pebble Beach. This might be his year... he might turn it around. [Golf doesn't start until the Masters] This might be his year to win it.

The US Men's National Team will win the 2026 World Cup

[Are we going to win the World Cup?] You bet we are. Why not? I'm eternally optimistic as a US soccer fan... the World Cup's gonna be here and in Mexico and Canada. It's fun to root for America.

Kellen Moore has a good chance to be hired as the Saints head coach

I think it might be Kellen Moore. Yeah. I think he's been doing a lot of, he's been getting his staff together. He's been really focused on his interviews with the Saints. I think this bodes well for his chance of being hired.

The NBA will expand to Las Vegas and Seattle

They're gonna add two more teams, I think is my takeaway... Vegas and Seattle.

The Chiefs will beat the Eagles 34-24 in Super Bowl 59

I am leaning towards 34 24. Okay. Leaning. Okay... but that's, you know, write that in pencil. No, not in pen.

The Kansas City Chiefs will win the AFC West in 2025

Congrats on the Kansas City Chiefs winning the AFC West in 2025. We're the first to report it. Oh, okay. Thank you. Yep. We are the first to report it. We've been reporting it around this time every single year.