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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Army-Navy is the true game that should decide the College Football Playoff rankings

I still think, I still think they should wait to announce the top 14 still after this game. Yeah, because you never know. You never know.

OpinionCFBScorchingSarcastic
CFP rankings are historically finalized the weekend before Army-Navy.
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Alex BregmanAlex Bregman

Jonathan Loaisiga is the toughest pitcher to face in MLB right now

Toughest guy I think to face is probably Loaisiga from the Yankees. That is elite stuff. I mean, he's, he's really, really good.

This is a professional's subjective opinion on who is hardest to hit.
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Max Duggan

Stetson Bennett is a legitimate NFL-caliber quarterback who doesn't get enough respect

Stetson [Bennett] doesn't get like the talk, I don't think that he probably deserves right? That like, oh, you know, he just plays on a good team. Like if he like watches games, like that dude could play and he can ball.

Bennett won back-to-back National Championships and was drafted in the 4th round by the Rams, supporting the 'he can play' claim, though his NFL impact is still TBD.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The New York Yankees were given juiced baseballs for Aaron Judge's home run chase

A report came out saying that the Yankees were beneficiaries of having juice balls all last year. The Yankees were getting juice balls. Asterisks on his home run record, on his AL home run record. I mean, Jake, how can you discount that? They were purposely giving the best balls in baseball to the New York Yankees last year.

A legitimate study by physicist Meredith Wills found that MLB used three different balls in 2022 and that the 'Goldilocks' balls (the liveliest ones) were disproportionately found in Yankee Stadium and for specific marquee events. MLB denied targeting specific teams.
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Big CatBig Cat

Tom Brady will never die

Tom Brady will never die. ... Even when he got the ball back again down seven or down six, you knew he was gonna win the game.

Brady won this game but eventually retired for good after the 2022 season following a playoff loss.
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Big CatBig Cat

Tom Brady's arm is still there, but he clearly doesn't trust his offensive line anymore

His arm is still there. It's just that he doesn't trust his offensive line and it's so apparent... Because he doesn't want to get hit, why would you if you're 45 years old? He will bail out of plays early or he won't stand in it as long... He is dumping down constantly because he's like, I don't trust these guys.

While subjective, film analysis of the 2022 Bucs generally supported the idea that the offensive line was porous and Brady was getting the ball out faster than anyone in the league to avoid hits.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Saints are afraid to play Jameis Winston because they know they mishandled his earlier injury

I have a conspiracy theory... I think the Saints know that they fucked up his injury when it happened when they put [Jameis Winston] back in. And I think that they're trying to make sure that they're doing the right thing for his health on the back end of it... That's why I think that we're not getting James. They're afraid to play him right now.

The Saints continued to start Andy Dalton over a healthy Winston for the remainder of the season, which fits the pattern, though the internal motivation remains unverified.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Raiders still have a non-zero chance to make the playoffs

The Las Vegas Raiders are five and seven. I didn't realize that they've won three in a row. ... There's not a 0% chance they're not gonna make the playoffs anymore.

The Raiders finished 6-11 and missed the playoffs.
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Big CatBig Cat

Nick Saban's media tour begging for a playoff spot was pathetic

Nick Saban getting in front of the media and doing his tour where he was like, you know, our team like ask everyone who they'd want to at least play it's us. ... It was pathetic. It was gross to watch to beg.

This is a subjective opinion on Saban's actions.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The College Football Playoff committee will never take a two-loss team over a one-loss team

The precedent has been set. They'll never take a two-loss team over a one-loss team. And TCU being in is gonna be fun.

Through the four-team playoff era, this held true until 2024 when the format changed to 12 teams, effectively ending the relevance of this specific barrier.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Heisman committee punished Hendon Hooker for tearing his ACL

I think they are punishing him [Hendon Hooker] for tearing his ACL. ... Obviously the loss against South Carolina, that's, it wasn't good. But you can't, you can't blame Hendon for having his defense get what? 60 points hung on him.

Hooker finished fifth in Heisman voting, just missing the finalist cut, despite leading the nation's most explosive offense before his injury.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

There should be at least one non-quarterback Heisman nominee every year

There should be one non-quarterback nominee every year. I agree... besides Caleb Williams, who's gonna win it? It's the quarterbacks of the Final Four. Yeah, exactly. Like what, how stupid is that?

This is a structural opinion on how the award should be handled.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Anthony Richardson will be asked to work out as a tight end during the draft process

I predict that somebody's gonna ask [Anthony Richardson] to work out as a tight end and he's gonna be like, no, I'm a quarterback. And then everyone's gonna be like, wait, are you really a quarterback though? Are you sure?

While some fans speculated, Richardson's combine performance was so elite that no serious NFL team asked him to change positions; he was drafted 4th overall as a QB.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Matthew Stafford might be done for his career due to his spinal cord injury

I also think that, I think Stafford might be done. He might be done done for his career. ... whatever injury he's suffered the way that they've been handling it has been really like hush hush and not giving any details.

Stafford returned in 2023 and played at a high level, leading the Rams back to the playoffs.
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Big CatBig Cat

I'm not done believing in Sam Darnold yet

I'll do one worse. I'm not done believing in Sam Darnold yet. I mean, it's stupid. I know. That's way worse.

Darnold had a mini-resurgence with the Vikings in 2024, somewhat vindicating the long-term belief in his talent.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I'm buying Baker Mayfield with the Rams

I actually, I like this for Baker. This, this went about as good as he could have hoped for. ... I'm buying Baker Mayfield.

Mayfield played well enough for the Rams (including a legendary Thursday night win) to secure a starting job with Tampa Bay in 2023, where he made the Pro Bowl.
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HankHank

Cristiano Ronaldo is the GOAT

Ronaldo, my goat got benched. People don't like Ronaldo. I don't understand. ... Ronaldo's the goat, Messi's great but Ronaldo greater.

Messi won the 2022 World Cup shortly after this take, largely settling the debate for most fans.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Office would be canceled by today's standards

Mindy Kaling I guess was interviewed and she was like, yeah, the office would've been like, if they had the office today, it would've been canceled. ... if the office today was made today and it was canceled, like then comedy just truly is dead.

The show remains one of the most streamed series on Peacock and Netflix (internationally), suggesting its popularity transcends 'cancellation'.
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Big CatBig Cat

The 49ers are in a good spot with 'Big Cock' Brock Purdy taking over

The best thing that could happen to a team is their backup coming in and having a huge cock and getting a nickname and then going to win a Super Bowl... I feel like the Niners are now in a good spot... I think the Niners are probably gonna win the Super Bowl just on that.

Purdy led them to the NFC Championship in 2022 and the Super Bowl in 2023, though they haven't won the ring yet.
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Billy FootballBilly Football

Chat GPT is going to replace everything

There's this new program called Chat GPT. ... this thing can basically write blogs. ... this thing's gonna replace everything. ... I'm definitely gonna be using this because, yeah, it's just insane.

While AI hasn't 'replaced everything' yet, it has significantly disrupted content creation and SEO, confirming the spirit of the take.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I am bored with Spain's style of soccer; they pass a thousand times and never shoot

I'm rooting for Spain to go home cause I'm just bored with them. I'm bored with their weird style of play where they just pass. I think they had a thousand completed passes today and I don't think they had a shot on target.

Spain was indeed knocked out by Morocco shortly after this comment after having zero goals despite massive possession.
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Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

Georgia is going to crush Ohio State and Michigan/TCU

I've called the entire season and they're [Georgia] going to crush Ohio State and then they're gonna crush Michigan too. Or TCU all.

Georgia narrowly beat Ohio State (42-41) but absolutely demolished TCU (65-7) in the final.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Connor Bedard is the next Connor McDavid

Connor Bedard is being touted as basically another McDavid. ... he's messy of hockey is the way he's being touted as right now. And I think with the way that the games changes game is changing where it all speed skill, I think that he can come in and be that guy.

Connor Bedard, while talented, has not become 'the next Connor McDavid' through his early NHL career. He's a good young player but has not reached McDavid's generational impact level.
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Ryan WhitneyRyan Whitney

Arber Xhekaj is a fan favorite 'unicorn' who will stick in Montreal

Arber Xhekaj and then the boys call him 'Wifi' because his last name looks like a wifi password... this kid was working at Costco last year... young defenseman, tough as shit... he's a fan favorite in Montreal who's exceeded expectations.

Xhekaj became a staple for the Canadiens and a highly popular physical presence in the NHL.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Patrick Kane is the greatest American born hockey player

I mean I think he's [Patrick Kane] the best American born player. Me too. Yes. No hands down.

Kane leads all American-born players in playoff points and has 3 Cups; it's a very common pick along with Modano or Chelios.
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Paul BissonnettePaul Bissonnette

Jacob Chychrun will be the biggest name defenseman moved at the deadline

For trade for defenseman right now the biggest name is Jacob Chychrun and he plays for the coyotes. ... I would say that he's gonna be a big name defenseman that moves at the close to the deadline.

Chychrun was indeed the most discussed defenseman and was traded to Ottawa in March 2023.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Winning close games makes the Vikings more dangerous for the playoffs

I think it's actually good that the Vikings are winning all these like super close games and not blowing anybody out. I actually think like learning how to win in weird ways... All that high pressure practice that they're getting in during the regular season is gonna be very good for them in the playoffs.

The Vikings went on to lose their first playoff game at home to the Giants, who were 9-7-1, in exactly the kind of close game PFT said they were prepared for.
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Billy FootballBilly Football

The Jets will trade Zach Wilson

I think they're gonna end up trading [Zach Wilson] because the way the teams united behind Mike White, I mean Garrett Wilson I think tweeted or said in post game, I'll go to work, I'll get to work something special about that boy talking about Mike White.

While Wilson was benched for 2023 for Aaron Rodgers, he wasn't actually traded until April 2024 to the Broncos. This take was eventually right in spirit but the Jets held him longer than expected.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Brian Daboll played too conservatively by punting in overtime

He really pus it out in overtime with the punt that he calls... It was fourth and three on the Washington 45 yard line minute 42 seconds remaining in overtime a tie game 20 to 20 and he decided to punt the ball away.

The game ended in a tie, which is a verifiable result of the decision to punt.
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MaxMax

Jalen Hurts is the NFL MVP

The only other thing I really need or would like to add is that Jalen Hurts is the mvp. He was unbelievable today... Mahomes couldn't get a win [against the Bengals], Jalen Hurts the MVP right now.

Hurts finished 2nd in MVP voting to Patrick Mahomes.
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Big CatBig Cat

Jalen Hurts is a top 10 NFL quarterback even without his running ability

If you took away his legs entirely, as far as like being able to run for yards... I actually think that [Hurts] would still be like a top 10 quarterback in the NFL also.

Hurts finished the 2022 season as an MVP finalist and Second-team All-Pro, solidifying his status as a top-tier QB.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I'm officially a believer in Dan Campbell and the Lions

I'm a believer, I'm officially ready to say it, I'm a believer in what Dan Campbell is doing to Detroit... being able to turn around a franchise like that is way harder than I think a lot of people think that it is.

This was extremely prescient. The Lions became one of the best teams in the NFC over the next two seasons, winning the division in 2023.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Lions will win four out of their last five games

If they beat the Vikings, I think they'll win four outta the last five. They could, they very easily could.

The Lions did indeed win 4 of their last 5 (beating Vikings, Jets, Bears, and Packers; losing only to the Panthers).
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Big CatBig Cat

The Chargers are failing Justin Herbert the same way they failed Philip Rivers

It's the Chargers. The Chargers are gonna fail two really, really good quarterbacks back to back. [Herbert]'s got all the talent in the world... and then he just ends up in these games where it's like the Chargers should win this game... Oh, Chargers are gonna lose this game.

The Chargers blew a 27-0 lead in the playoffs later that year and Herbert continued to struggle with team inconsistency in 2023.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Chargers won't make the playoffs and Brandon Staley will be fired

I'm gonna sprinkle a little little take out there. You ready for this? Chargers don't make the playoffs this year. Brandon Staley gets fired. Sean Peyton coaches the Chargers.

The Chargers DID make the playoffs (but had a historic collapse). Staley was NOT fired that year (he was fired the next year). Sean Payton went to the Broncos, not the Chargers.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Kyle Shanahan system makes the 49ers quarterback successful regardless of who starts

I honestly, I don't really think it matters that much who's playing quarterback for the 49ers. I think, oh, we've seen it... it's kind of like the reverse of the running back situation... it doesn't matter really who the quarterback is. They will be able to scheme a guy who's at least competent into being like a above average game manager.

Brock Purdy, the final pick of the draft, took over and led the team to the NFC Championship game.
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Big CatBig Cat

Joe Burrow officially owns Patrick Mahomes

Joe Burrow owns Patrick Mahomes. Yeah, I mean we have a narrative, it's officially a narrative right now, which is kind of cool... Joe Burrow has Patrick Mahomes number.

Mahomes beat Burrow in the AFC Championship game later that same season, ending the 'undefeated' streak and 'ownership' narrative.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Bengals can win the Super Bowl this year

The Bengals can absolutely win the Super Bowl this year. I think that it's crazy. I think that their past defense is very underrated.

The Bengals reached the AFC Championship but lost to the Chiefs. They did not win the Super Bowl.
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HankHank

Coach Prime will win a national championship at Colorado

Coach Prime going to Colorado... How much does that really [matter if he has experience]? He's Gonna win a national championship is what you're saying? Yes.

Colorado went 4-8 in Deion's first year. While he hasn't been there long, a national championship remains a very long shot.
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HankHank

I am driving from Massachusetts to Arizona for the Arizona Bowl

I swear to God [I'm driving]... from Massachusetts... possibly [driving with a friend moving out there]... let's do it. Let's drive to Arizona.

Hank famously did not actually drive the whole way; he flew part of the journey or the logistics fell apart.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Patriots are dead and face a multi-year decline

Patriots are dead. Yeah, it's, it's like madlibs. Like are they, are they dead this, this year or is this like a, this feels like it's a multi-year thing going on.

The Patriots finished 8-9 in 2022 and 4-13 in 2023, eventually parting ways with Belichick, confirming a multi-year decline.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Bill O'Brien will be a great fit for the Patriots as offensive coordinator next season

They're probably gonna get Bill O'Brien cuz he wants to come back to the NFL. He wants to leave Alabama. So I actually think that'd be, that'd be a great fit. Bring him back to New England.

Bill O'Brien was hired as the Patriots OC in January 2023.
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HankHank

Josh Allen is by far the best quarterback in the NFL

Tonight it was like watching, you know, the Patriots struggle and then Josh Allen's the best about Oh, your by far. He's like watching him is watching like the old Patriots where he makes every throw, he makes every play right. They look unstoppable.

Allen is consistently top-tier, but 'by far' is subjective and debatable against Patrick Mahomes.
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Big CatBig Cat

Kyler Murray's biggest problem is that he is fundamentally a baseball player

Not to be Colin Coward here, but I feel like Kyle and Murray's biggest problem is he's a baseball player. Baseball players, they care about themselves. They have individual accolades. Football is a team sport. Kyle Murray's a baseball player.

This is an psychological assessment of an athlete's mentality that cannot be factually proven.
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Billy FootballBilly Football

Mike White's ceiling is Tom Brady

So I like Mike. His ceiling is Tom Brady. I said this when he got his ceiling is Tom Brady.

Mike White never became a franchise starter, let alone Tom Brady. He was a backup for the Dolphins shortly after.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

I would rather have Tom Brady's career than Patrick Mahomes' career

I'd rather personally have Tom Brady's career than Patrick Mahomes' career.

Subjective comparison of two legendary careers.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Lions will destroy the Jaguars in Week 13

Give the lions minus three. Whoa. I The lions minus three. I'm putting 'em on the table right now. It's not gonna happen. Love that outta the lines are gonna destroy him.

The Lions beat the Jaguars 40-14 on December 4, 2022. PFT was exactly right.
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Big CatBig Cat

The Chiefs will have a 'double revenge' game and beat the Bengals

The Kansas City Chiefs double revenge minus two double revenge spot. Double revenge means something. The chiefs are going for double revenge. Last year they lost in the regular season and AFC championship game. I think this is the best the chiefs are going to look all season. Is this weekend on Sunday?

The Bengals beat the Chiefs 27-24 on December 4, 2022. The double revenge narrative failed.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

The Chiefs are entering 'candy ass' territory and could struggle in the playoffs

The only thing I don't like about the Chiefs this year is they don't even pretend to have a run game... the Chiefs might be falling into candy ass territory as we get into the playoffs.

The Chiefs actually went on to win the Super Bowl this season, proving they were not 'candy asses' in the playoffs.
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PFT CommenterPFT Commenter

Mike McDaniel is not a coach who can turn a locker room around if things go bad

Leading into this season, we all had to take that if things go bad for the dolphins, [Mike McDaniel] is not the guy that's gonna be able to like turn things around if the locker room starts to turn... I need like a three game losing streak outta the dolphins so I can be like, this guy is soft. This guy's not a football coach.

The Dolphins went on a 5-game losing streak shortly after this episode (Weeks 13-17) and McDaniel managed to get them into the playoffs anyway.

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