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Guess hey, Colin, Happy holidays to.

Guess hey, Colin, Happy holidays to.

You, Happy holidays to you. So I want to start with Detroit. So this league is the NFL has expanded the league. Uh and this you've seen this in college too. You're gonna have more injuries. So Detroit was the best team in the world in October and then they were good in November. And now I watch their defense and they are struggling, and I'm wondering you've been on teams like this where I mean, we saw Patrick Mahomes lose both tackles and get blown out in the Super Bowl this morning. This Detroit team does not feel like a trophy team to me. They don't do they to you?

You, Happy holidays to you. So I want to start with Detroit. So this league is the NFL has expanded the league. Uh and this you've seen this in college too. You're gonna have more injuries. So Detroit was the best team in the world in October and then they were good in November. And now I watch their defense and they are struggling, and I'm wondering you've been on teams like this where I mean, we saw Patrick Mahomes lose both tackles and get blown out in the Super Bowl this morning. This Detroit team does not feel like a trophy team to me. They don't do they to you?

Now? Now when you give up five hundred and fifty yards and forty eight points to Buffalo, and Buffalo is game planning against their new middle linebacker that they picked up at the bus stop. We's could have been a good player. Kwant ale Xander. I don't want to detegrate him, but he's due to the team and he's been on the street. And Buffalo went right after him with Tyd Johnson and James Cook and they got big, chunk plays against it. And so that's where they're at right now. There's not much of a pass rush, Cheap quarterbacks and a half time like Josh Allen had and you do up forty eight points. If you score forty two, it's not enough. Yeah, they had a great offensive day. I mean Jared Goff threw from five hundred yards five touchdowns, and it wasn't enough. That's not how you win playoff games, in big playoff games. Tolm.

Now? Now when you give up five hundred and fifty yards and forty eight points to Buffalo, and Buffalo is game planning against their new middle linebacker that they picked up at the bus stop. We's could have been a good player. Kwant ale Xander. I don't want to detegrate him, but he's due to the team and he's been on the street. And Buffalo went right after him with Tyd Johnson and James Cook and they got big, chunk plays against it. And so that's where they're at right now. There's not much of a pass rush, Cheap quarterbacks and a half time like Josh Allen had and you do up forty eight points. If you score forty two, it's not enough. Yeah, they had a great offensive day. I mean Jared Goff threw from five hundred yards five touchdowns, and it wasn't enough. That's not how you win playoff games, in big playoff games. Tolm.

Yeah, because so many of those games, by the way, for a dome team or outdoors and cold and Wendy, I want to go to another great team that everybody in this room loves the Eagles, but I said this week they have the traits of a losing franchise. They have squabbles on the sidelines, the coach gets disrespected, the receiver in the quarterback. I'm not sure they get along. They run through coordinators. I'm not explaining Carolina. I'm explaining a franchise that you know, they fire super Bowl winning coaches. Can you be this noisy and win?

Yeah, because so many of those games, by the way, for a dome team or outdoors and cold and Wendy, I want to go to another great team that everybody in this room loves the Eagles, but I said this week they have the traits of a losing franchise. They have squabbles on the sidelines, the coach gets disrespected, the receiver in the quarterback. I'm not sure they get along. They run through coordinators. I'm not explaining Carolina. I'm explaining a franchise that you know, they fire super Bowl winning coaches. Can you be this noisy and win?

As part of it is you know I live there, Colin, Yeah, I played for the Eagles. I live right across the bridge in South Jerseys High and I'm friends with a lot of guys on the team. It's part of playing in Philadelphia. It just has they chased some of the greatest stars in different sports out of Philadelphia, and so there's always a lot of noise that goes with it. The only problem I think that the Eagles have is there a slow starting team.

As part of it is you know I live there, Colin, Yeah, I played for the Eagles. I live right across the bridge in South Jerseys High and I'm friends with a lot of guys on the team. It's part of playing in Philadelphia. It just has they chased some of the greatest stars in different sports out of Philadelphia, and so there's always a lot of noise that goes with it. The only problem I think that the Eagles have is there a slow starting team.

Yes, and they can beat.

Yes, and they can beat.

You by throwing it like they did last weekendst. Pittsburgh. They can beat you like they did in the Rams right there in your backyard. They're calling against the Rams, and Saquan can run and you know, account for three hundred yards and they can he can look like the MVP. The problem when you get to the playoffs some of these games, the way they're playing, you might only get eight possessions. And if you start slow and turn it over once and are trying to figure out what we're gonna do today, you might you might get you might get to the game too late. Yeah, And so that's the only thing is can they ever start fast because they're the slowest starting team in this league and then they just steamroll you once they figure it out, and that that might cost them in a playoff game against the team that, you know, Green Bay, Minnesota whatever that kind of comes out hot against them.

You by throwing it like they did last weekendst. Pittsburgh. They can beat you like they did in the Rams right there in your backyard. They're calling against the Rams, and Saquan can run and you know, account for three hundred yards and they can he can look like the MVP. The problem when you get to the playoffs some of these games, the way they're playing, you might only get eight possessions. And if you start slow and turn it over once and are trying to figure out what we're gonna do today, you might you might get you might get to the game too late. Yeah, And so that's the only thing is can they ever start fast because they're the slowest starting team in this league and then they just steamroll you once they figure it out, and that that might cost them in a playoff game against the team that, you know, Green Bay, Minnesota whatever that kind of comes out hot against them.

Are you.

Are you.

Are you surprised how quickly the Chargers are viable. I could argue, Baldy, they were the worst team in the league last year in December and January. I mean they they gave up sixty to the Raiders December fourteenth. Last year sixty. That was a bad Raider team. Are you shocked at how suddenly good they are?

Are you surprised how quickly the Chargers are viable. I could argue, Baldy, they were the worst team in the league last year in December and January. I mean they they gave up sixty to the Raiders December fourteenth. Last year sixty. That was a bad Raider team. Are you shocked at how suddenly good they are?

I am, and I'm not like last year and the years before they couldn't tackle anybody. Yeah, no, nobody gave up bigger plays like it was once they got the ball passed the line of scrimmage, like everybody just whipped and they were just grabbing air and they were awful. They're a much better tackling team. Now they got rookie corners. They've solidified the linebacker corps. This Diane Henley is a great yes number zero for the Chargers, Like he doesn't miss attack, so that's part of it. And just this hardball will. It's just remarkable. He looked like he was as tense as you can be all game long until they got into the locker room and they got a little celebration going on. But I mean, he just wills this team and everybody responds. I mean, you're seeing guys last night, we're not sure exactly who some of these guys are. We know Lad mcconkee. But Darius Davis has a huge play. This touchdown throw right here is a remarkable throw to Davis in the end zone. They get a you know, a fair catch interference free kick at the end of the half. Nobody gets that, Like, where did that come from? The go look up to think nobody even knew the rule. No player even knew the rule. I think maybe Harball knew it, but he got three points at the end. They have no time on the clock. There is a will that he brings to Stanford, to San Francisco, to Michigan, to San Diego. Wherever he goes, he brings it and the team responds immediately.

I am, and I'm not like last year and the years before they couldn't tackle anybody. Yeah, no, nobody gave up bigger plays like it was once they got the ball passed the line of scrimmage, like everybody just whipped and they were just grabbing air and they were awful. They're a much better tackling team. Now they got rookie corners. They've solidified the linebacker corps. This Diane Henley is a great yes number zero for the Chargers, Like he doesn't miss attack, so that's part of it. And just this hardball will. It's just remarkable. He looked like he was as tense as you can be all game long until they got into the locker room and they got a little celebration going on. But I mean, he just wills this team and everybody responds. I mean, you're seeing guys last night, we're not sure exactly who some of these guys are. We know Lad mcconkee. But Darius Davis has a huge play. This touchdown throw right here is a remarkable throw to Davis in the end zone. They get a you know, a fair catch interference free kick at the end of the half. Nobody gets that, Like, where did that come from? The go look up to think nobody even knew the rule. No player even knew the rule. I think maybe Harball knew it, but he got three points at the end. They have no time on the clock. There is a will that he brings to Stanford, to San Francisco, to Michigan, to San Diego. Wherever he goes, he brings it and the team responds immediately.

So listen. The Sandfords forty nine ers still have a year to play with with Brock Perdy. But the Steelers don't. And I said this earlier. Pittsburgh is a little like Seattle plus Denver, whereas they don't need Russ to carry them like Seattle because a Lynch and Pete in the defense. But he is valuable and has changed the offense like Denver. I think I would sign him, But boy, without Pickins, it's a pretty middling offense. What do you do with Russell? Because Baldy, we got to be honest. The last year of Ben Trubisky, Pickett, Mason, Rudolph, it was rough and it's not rough. It's limited, but it's not rough to watch anymore. What do you do with russ.

So listen. The Sandfords forty nine ers still have a year to play with with Brock Perdy. But the Steelers don't. And I said this earlier. Pittsburgh is a little like Seattle plus Denver, whereas they don't need Russ to carry them like Seattle because a Lynch and Pete in the defense. But he is valuable and has changed the offense like Denver. I think I would sign him, But boy, without Pickins, it's a pretty middling offense. What do you do with Russell? Because Baldy, we got to be honest. The last year of Ben Trubisky, Pickett, Mason, Rudolph, it was rough and it's not rough. It's limited, but it's not rough to watch anymore. What do you do with russ.

I think you resigned him. I think you resigned right here. You might go into the well and see what's out there in the draft. I don't know that's been a top flight pick, but I would resign him right now. I think you know they lost their number one draft pick to an injury this year, Foretano. He's going to be a really good player. Trying to build this offense line. They got two rookies in there, Zach Frazier. It's a really good player. So they're trying to get better up front. So it doesn't look like everything is a struggle, because everything looks like a struggle if you don't just can't throw a jump ball to Pickens and let him make some fantastic play and it was awful. They were sticking the mud against Philadelphia last week, and it looks like a checkdown offense, and it might look like that tomorrow. Against Baltimore, and so they want to try to build in the trenches and they just they're going to get better there when Fatano gets there next year, they'll get better up front, they'll run the ball better. And I think Russell, you get Pickens, you get another receiver. I think you can open this thing up a little bit more than what we've watched.

I think you resigned him. I think you resigned right here. You might go into the well and see what's out there in the draft. I don't know that's been a top flight pick, but I would resign him right now. I think you know they lost their number one draft pick to an injury this year, Foretano. He's going to be a really good player. Trying to build this offense line. They got two rookies in there, Zach Frazier. It's a really good player. So they're trying to get better up front. So it doesn't look like everything is a struggle, because everything looks like a struggle if you don't just can't throw a jump ball to Pickens and let him make some fantastic play and it was awful. They were sticking the mud against Philadelphia last week, and it looks like a checkdown offense, and it might look like that tomorrow. Against Baltimore, and so they want to try to build in the trenches and they just they're going to get better there when Fatano gets there next year, they'll get better up front, they'll run the ball better. And I think Russell, you get Pickens, you get another receiver. I think you can open this thing up a little bit more than what we've watched.

Finally, are we giving the Kansas City Chiefs respect because we just admire Reid in Mahomes. If you didn't know who they were and you just had never watched football, you'd watch them and go, Yeah, their on line can struggle. Mahome gets hit a lot. Why is every game close? They are great on third down? But Kelsey looks old, you know. But there we get so much buy in that we're like, well, they'll be fine, and they're not really fine. What do you make of them?

Finally, are we giving the Kansas City Chiefs respect because we just admire Reid in Mahomes. If you didn't know who they were and you just had never watched football, you'd watch them and go, Yeah, their on line can struggle. Mahome gets hit a lot. Why is every game close? They are great on third down? But Kelsey looks old, you know. But there we get so much buy in that we're like, well, they'll be fine, and they're not really fine. What do you make of them?

Well, I mean, Steve Spagnola is the best coach that's not a head coach in this whole business. So in Spags we trust. They just got back Charles Amena, who who had a big game when you put a rush line up, Carloftis or Mena who Stone Cold Jones and Mike Dan up front you might not have to blitz. There's four guys that can win one on once. Defensively, they're going to be in every game. And so yes, the tackle position has been weak like it was five years ago to Super Bowl. But the you know, and when you got to take Joe Tooney and take them from left guard to play them at left tackle just to get through a game against Cleveland where you're weakening two positions to fix one, that's not a good sign. But it's where they're at with the offensive tackle position. So like, I still think that they're well coached and defensively they can keep the score down against anybody right now.

Well, I mean, Steve Spagnola is the best coach that's not a head coach in this whole business. So in Spags we trust. They just got back Charles Amena, who who had a big game when you put a rush line up, Carloftis or Mena who Stone Cold Jones and Mike Dan up front you might not have to blitz. There's four guys that can win one on once. Defensively, they're going to be in every game. And so yes, the tackle position has been weak like it was five years ago to Super Bowl. But the you know, and when you got to take Joe Tooney and take them from left guard to play them at left tackle just to get through a game against Cleveland where you're weakening two positions to fix one, that's not a good sign. But it's where they're at with the offensive tackle position. So like, I still think that they're well coached and defensively they can keep the score down against anybody right now.

Yeah, hey, you're the Bears, you're the GM. Who would you hire? I think the job's too big for a coordinator. I think there's too much turbulence. I want a veteran pilot to land this plane. What do you think?

Yeah, hey, you're the Bears, you're the GM. Who would you hire? I think the job's too big for a coordinator. I think there's too much turbulence. I want a veteran pilot to land this plane. What do you think?

Huh?

Huh?

Is Mike Dick available? I mean, you know, they need a guy that comes in there and just like hardballs, come in and just change the culture. Yes, the culture is terrible. You can't have these results evolving door of consisting coaches and head coaches and coordinators like they have had. I like to see him take a look at Mike Grabel. I think Mike Grabel might be a guy I'd like to see him talk to Steve Spagnolo like that guy can flat out coach. They've always been a defensive town. They've got some talent on that side of the ball. There's two guys that I think deserve a second chance as a head coach, that I think might do better the second time around. Right now.

Is Mike Dick available? I mean, you know, they need a guy that comes in there and just like hardballs, come in and just change the culture. Yes, the culture is terrible. You can't have these results evolving door of consisting coaches and head coaches and coordinators like they have had. I like to see him take a look at Mike Grabel. I think Mike Grabel might be a guy I'd like to see him talk to Steve Spagnolo like that guy can flat out coach. They've always been a defensive town. They've got some talent on that side of the ball. There's two guys that I think deserve a second chance as a head coach, that I think might do better the second time around. Right now.

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See you by That's it, all right, Colin, Happy holidays to you. Yeah, look forward to talk to you down the road here.

See you by That's it, all right, Colin, Happy holidays to you. Yeah, look forward to talk to you down the road here.

All right, Brian Baldinger, good stuff.

All right, Brian Baldinger, good stuff.

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Okay, Mac, I'm well fire. You know what, your picks have been pretty good this year. I'm pretty excited for your picks. J Mac, you gotta be honest with you.

Okay, Mac, I'm well fire. You know what, your picks have been pretty good this year. I'm pretty excited for your picks. J Mac, you gotta be honest with you.

I'm on here asking chat GPT some questions to help me break down this SMU Penn State game.

I'm on here asking chat GPT some questions to help me break down this SMU Penn State game.

I got some good stuff for you.

I got some good stuff for you.

You know what yat GPT?

You know what yat GPT?

Do you use that?

Do you use that?

By the way, No, I should, though, shouldn't? I?

By the way, No, I should, though, shouldn't? I?

Oh, they can answer literally anything. It's really impressive.

Oh, they can answer literally anything. It's really impressive.

So you just go. Is it CHATGPT dot com? Yeah?

So you just go. Is it CHATGPT dot com? Yeah?

And then I have a subscription, so I pay every month?

And then I have a subscription, so I pay every month?

Yeah?

Yeah?

What do you pay a month?

What do you pay a month?

I'm not I mean you could look it up. I think I think it's like twenty.

I'm not I mean you could look it up. I think I think it's like twenty.

Bucks a month, and you can ask unlimited anything in you don't pay, then you can't ask any But I mean, like instead of having to Google and sift through, you just ask and they find it within seconds. If you wanted to write your Fox Sports digital betting piece, can it write it for you?

Bucks a month, and you can ask unlimited anything in you don't pay, then you can't ask any But I mean, like instead of having to Google and sift through, you just ask and they find it within seconds. If you wanted to write your Fox Sports digital betting piece, can it write it for you?

No, that's nonsense.

No, that's nonsense.

I don't I wouldn't do that.

I don't I wouldn't do that.

You could do that for like a seventh grade social studies paper on you know, World War two or whatever.

You could do that for like a seventh grade social studies paper on you know, World War two or whatever.

But so is your pick better than the seventh grade social studies.

But so is your pick better than the seventh grade social studies.

Over I don't know, But for instance, I just I mean, we got to do stuff but I just asked, what's the coldest weather game sm you played in this season?

Over I don't know, But for instance, I just I mean, we got to do stuff but I just asked, what's the coldest weather game sm you played in this season?

Do you know what the answer is? Well, first of all, do you know what the tempers are going to be a Penn State.

Do you know what the answer is? Well, first of all, do you know what the tempers are going to be a Penn State.

Seventeen? Yeah? About that? Okay, I would say forty four degrees for SMU Wow, good get.

Seventeen? Yeah? About that? Okay, I would say forty four degrees for SMU Wow, good get.

Forty five Clemson in the ACC title game. And if you look at how that game started, they were like shook. They were down what was it twenty one?

Forty five Clemson in the ACC title game. And if you look at how that game started, they were like shook. They were down what was it twenty one?

Nothing?

Nothing?

Early? They were down big. They fought back.

Early? They were down big. They fought back.

This thing is check jbt GVT.

This thing is check jbt GVT.

We got Cowherd's breaking.

We got Cowherd's breaking.

Give me twenty bucks. Ask me our question. I'll get close. I mean I have it. I'll get close, baby, j Mack with the news.

Give me twenty bucks. Ask me our question. I'll get close. I mean I have it. I'll get close, baby, j Mack with the news.

No, no, turn on the news.

No, no, turn on the news.

This is the Herd Line news.

This is the Herd Line news.

More good news for your Kansas City chief actually nicks Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes.

More good news for your Kansas City chief actually nicks Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes.

He's off the injury report. I mean, what a turnaround for this guy. Huh, Bionic Mahomes.

He's off the injury report. I mean, what a turnaround for this guy. Huh, Bionic Mahomes.

We got to call him that Hollywood Brown will be playing against the Texans on Saturday. Now, he might be on a pitch count, but Andy Reid said they expect him to be a contributor Colin.

We got to call him that Hollywood Brown will be playing against the Texans on Saturday. Now, he might be on a pitch count, but Andy Reid said they expect him to be a contributor Colin.

Everything's coming up. Chiefs man.

Everything's coming up. Chiefs man.

Every time you think this team is the run is over, they're back in the mix.

Every time you think this team is the run is over, they're back in the mix.

You're gonna play through that ankle injury. Hollywood and brownam a checko.

You're gonna play through that ankle injury. Hollywood and brownam a checko.

I'll be curious how they handled the left tackle situation because you got Mahomes a little hobbled the ankle of a one hundred percent.

I'll be curious how they handled the left tackle situation because you got Mahomes a little hobbled the ankle of a one hundred percent.

We know that and the number one it came out this week Chiefs minus two and a half, I thought was the better of the week on the board. Now it's up, they're three and a half. You can middle it to stay away. But I thought when it was two and a half KC even with Carson Wentz Houston in cold weather, I mean, I don't trust Houston on the road. Forget cold weather.

We know that and the number one it came out this week Chiefs minus two and a half, I thought was the better of the week on the board. Now it's up, they're three and a half. You can middle it to stay away. But I thought when it was two and a half KC even with Carson Wentz Houston in cold weather, I mean, I don't trust Houston on the road. Forget cold weather.

The Chiefs have covered I believe one of their last seven games, and that was against the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston. I would not rule this an automatic dub for the Chiefs. I can't get there.

The Chiefs have covered I believe one of their last seven games, and that was against the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston. I would not rule this an automatic dub for the Chiefs. I can't get there.

You don't think Texas is lot?

You don't think Texas is lot?

Don't you want to just chat GVT who they like? No, don't do football picks?

Don't you want to just chat GVT who they like? No, don't do football picks?

Uh no, they Well it's not with the spread. I mean, I haven't tried.

Uh no, they Well it's not with the spread. I mean, I haven't tried.

They can't be predictive.

They can't be predictive.

Nothing is predictive. That's what's so tough about a football game. Nothing is predicted. Okay, you can look at trends. By the way, trend betters have been getting slaughtered this season because everything's been topsy turvy favorite.

Nothing is predictive. That's what's so tough about a football game. Nothing is predicted. Okay, you can look at trends. By the way, trend betters have been getting slaughtered this season because everything's been topsy turvy favorite.

I'm a trend better. I'm getting crushed. I'm a trend I take the stee like this weekend. I didn't make it a blazing five because George Pickens is out, but the trend would be you take Mike Tongland is the six and a half point dog in a divisional game.

I'm a trend better. I'm getting crushed. I'm a trend I take the stee like this weekend. I didn't make it a blazing five because George Pickens is out, but the trend would be you take Mike Tongland is the six and a half point dog in a divisional game.

He's like, why you just bought blindly betting trends.

He's like, why you just bought blindly betting trends.

I've been doing that my whole career, getting hitting fifty five percent. I'm a trend better and I'm getting crushed this year.

I've been doing that my whole career, getting hitting fifty five percent. I'm a trend better and I'm getting crushed this year.

Yeah, so Chiefs.

Yeah, so Chiefs.

You don't like Chiefs at three and a half right now?

You don't like Chiefs at three and a half right now?

Like it?

Like it?

But I liked him at two and a half because I don't. There's never been a great covered team, but I thought people were selling on I still got to Andy Reid and Travis Kelsey and I still get spags in the defense.

But I liked him at two and a half because I don't. There's never been a great covered team, but I thought people were selling on I still got to Andy Reid and Travis Kelsey and I still get spags in the defense.

Give me Houston money line. By the way, this is win win.

Give me Houston money line. By the way, this is win win.

Right if the Chiefs lose huge win and I win the money line bet. If the Texans get destroyed, I just get to come out here and say how bad CJ's trapp.

Right if the Chiefs lose huge win and I win the money line bet. If the Texans get destroyed, I just get to come out here and say how bad CJ's trapp.

This is all time. I'm interested in your picks this week. He got him coming up in fifteen minutes. I'm interested in your picks.

This is all time. I'm interested in your picks this week. He got him coming up in fifteen minutes. I'm interested in your picks.

You're the only one.

You're the only one.

Oh, I think America is interested you see.

Oh, I think America is interested you see.

Next up is the Miami Dolphins. Colin I saw this yesterday. I didn't know what to make of it.

Next up is the Miami Dolphins. Colin I saw this yesterday. I didn't know what to make of it.

So the Dolphins season is cratering. Tyreek Hill is not helping. Tyreek tweeted, quote time for me to go coach with no punctuation. Now, our producer was like, well, what if what if he puts the where does he put the comma in that sentence? Time for me to go comma coach? If he had used punctuation, just does that mean he needs to be the coach and McDaniel's got to go.

So the Dolphins season is cratering. Tyreek Hill is not helping. Tyreek tweeted, quote time for me to go coach with no punctuation. Now, our producer was like, well, what if what if he puts the where does he put the comma in that sentence? Time for me to go comma coach? If he had used punctuation, just does that mean he needs to be the coach and McDaniel's got to go.

Here's Tyreek Hill explaining his dumb.

Here's Tyreek Hill explaining his dumb.

I ain't meant by like I want to get traded or I want to leave Miami, Like I'm in a great situation here.

I ain't meant by like I want to get traded or I want to leave Miami, Like I'm in a great situation here.

I love the guys here, I love this organization.

I love the guys here, I love this organization.

They obviously changed me and my family's life, and you know what I'm saying, forever. So I'm in a great spot. Man, I'm happy. I wish we were playing by the ball.

They obviously changed me and my family's life, and you know what I'm saying, forever. So I'm in a great spot. Man, I'm happy. I wish we were playing by the ball.

But at the end of the day, like I feel like when I tweet something, it's not always.

But at the end of the day, like I feel like when I tweet something, it's not always.

About football, it's about, you know, seeing these other guys you know, succeed in other areas like Deon Sanders and stuff like that.

About football, it's about, you know, seeing these other guys you know, succeed in other areas like Deon Sanders and stuff like that.

So so I would just shoot my shot.

So so I would just shoot my shot.

I really have Michael Vick like, hey, it's time for me to go coach at vic Maybe you know what I'm saying.

I really have Michael Vick like, hey, it's time for me to go coach at vic Maybe you know what I'm saying.

I believe him. I believe what he's saying. I don't think he's trying to create something.

I believe him. I believe what he's saying. I don't think he's trying to create something.

Jalen wattall listed is doubtful. So it'll be the Tyreek Hill show against saying he has not he has not had a big game in a long time. I'll tell you what.

Jalen wattall listed is doubtful. So it'll be the Tyreek Hill show against saying he has not he has not had a big game in a long time. I'll tell you what.

So, Mike McDaniel, genius tab is that you know, we need to remain to send that genius card. They have to turn that card back in Tyreek Hill.

So, Mike McDaniel, genius tab is that you know, we need to remain to send that genius card. They have to turn that card back in Tyreek Hill.

Look at the stats on the screen in their career low in touchdown receptions, Colin.

Look at the stats on the screen in their career low in touchdown receptions, Colin.

That is not good.

That is not good.

No, they're not. He hasn't thrown you Tua has not thrown a ball twenty yards in the air and completed it since before Thanksgiving.

No, they're not. He hasn't thrown you Tua has not thrown a ball twenty yards in the air and completed it since before Thanksgiving.

You know, I don't want to get Houston Defense too much credit, but it looked like they had solved this McDaniel's offense. They liked that quick fake direction stuff and then Tua over the middle and they were gobbling, they were jumping the routes.

You know, I don't want to get Houston Defense too much credit, but it looked like they had solved this McDaniel's offense. They liked that quick fake direction stuff and then Tua over the middle and they were gobbling, they were jumping the routes.

Did you hear what Tua? There was a story and I apologize for not giving people credit. There was a fascinating story or post the other day. I thought this was really interesting, is that there was a little bit of stress that Mike McDaniel's offense has so many changes in motion that Tua is so busy getting the motion through that by the time all the motion's done, he didn't have any time to do anything. That there's too much complication, there's too much motion, and all of a sudden you look up and there's two on the clock, and so that it's a little too clever. There's too much motion, there's too much there's too many sets, there's too many variations. And to the to a large degree, this league is built on physicality. Yeah, I mean Philadelphia O line, D line great. They don't play around a lot. They don't do a lot of movement. Little motion here and there. But I mean we were talking two years ago, it's like they did more motion than everybody in the league. Well, you know what, so did San Francisco and neither crushing it right now? I'm interesting.

Did you hear what Tua? There was a story and I apologize for not giving people credit. There was a fascinating story or post the other day. I thought this was really interesting, is that there was a little bit of stress that Mike McDaniel's offense has so many changes in motion that Tua is so busy getting the motion through that by the time all the motion's done, he didn't have any time to do anything. That there's too much complication, there's too much motion, and all of a sudden you look up and there's two on the clock, and so that it's a little too clever. There's too much motion, there's too much there's too many sets, there's too many variations. And to the to a large degree, this league is built on physicality. Yeah, I mean Philadelphia O line, D line great. They don't play around a lot. They don't do a lot of movement. Little motion here and there. But I mean we were talking two years ago, it's like they did more motion than everybody in the league. Well, you know what, so did San Francisco and neither crushing it right now? I'm interesting.

So this this game or when you know, when the schedule comes out, this looks like a great game. San Francisco going to Miami in December.

So this this game or when you know, when the schedule comes out, this looks like a great game. San Francisco going to Miami in December.

Big edge for Miami. I don't know. You're on San fran and I think I might be too.

Big edge for Miami. I don't know. You're on San fran and I think I might be too.

San Francisco is Baltimore. They're a lesser version. They're a bully. When they play an average team or a bad team, San Francisco plays with a ton of confidence. You line them up against a good team, they shrink and I and I think Baltimore has done that. When you line them up against the good team, they're not the same team. I like. I always like Shanahan and the Niners. When they're facing an average to a losing team, they tend to flex in those spots, may just push them around. They have enough good players in skill to separate from bad teams.

San Francisco is Baltimore. They're a lesser version. They're a bully. When they play an average team or a bad team, San Francisco plays with a ton of confidence. You line them up against a good team, they shrink and I and I think Baltimore has done that. When you line them up against the good team, they're not the same team. I like. I always like Shanahan and the Niners. When they're facing an average to a losing team, they tend to flex in those spots, may just push them around. They have enough good players in skill to separate from bad teams.

And I know the Niner season is pretty much over.

And I know the Niner season is pretty much over.

But I'll just say this rock Perty is trying to angle for that big deal. Oh I know, I don't think he's gonna be like And there's no weather issues, no wet ball in Miami this weekend, So that's actually kind of a good game. Final story, Colin, is that at that time of the year where we hear quarterbacks giving Christmas gifts to their offensive linemen. Brock Purty gifted his linemen brand new Toyota Ta Comas. Now I guess he has a deal with Toyota. Patrick Mahomes got his lineman Rolexes. Joe Burrow didn't buy from the typical typical gift registry, instead buying all his linemen individualized katanas.

But I'll just say this rock Perty is trying to angle for that big deal. Oh I know, I don't think he's gonna be like And there's no weather issues, no wet ball in Miami this weekend, So that's actually kind of a good game. Final story, Colin, is that at that time of the year where we hear quarterbacks giving Christmas gifts to their offensive linemen. Brock Purty gifted his linemen brand new Toyota Ta Comas. Now I guess he has a deal with Toyota. Patrick Mahomes got his lineman Rolexes. Joe Burrow didn't buy from the typical typical gift registry, instead buying all his linemen individualized katanas.

How about that.

How about that.

It's like a sword, you know, one of those like cool things that you made, a sharp tool, you know, like a weapon from karate and stuff.

It's like a sword, you know, one of those like cool things that you made, a sharp tool, you know, like a weapon from karate and stuff.

Like a Game of Thrones thing or something.

Like a Game of Thrones thing or something.

More more like a from like a Bruce Lee movie or something like that back in the day.

More more like a from like a Bruce Lee movie or something like that back in the day.

Not that impressed. That's probably a big deal in Cincinnati. Maybe I don't think a coastal elite.

Not that impressed. That's probably a big deal in Cincinnati. Maybe I don't think a coastal elite.

Well, Joe Burrows the kind of guy, what did he buy a batmobile. He's that kind of into quirky stuff. He goes to fashion shows and like, yeah, So I don't know. I know the audience is clamoring to find out what QB Coward gave his offensive line Starbucks cards.

Well, Joe Burrows the kind of guy, what did he buy a batmobile. He's that kind of into quirky stuff. He goes to fashion shows and like, yeah, So I don't know. I know the audience is clamoring to find out what QB Coward gave his offensive line Starbucks cards.

I don't know. No Okays, no quarterbacks, the herd line news. You know, I get you a lawn more. But nobody in La has a yard because nobody can afford a house. Seriously, by the way, the college football here's the format we had Dan Mullen on earlier. Here's the college football playoffs starts tonight. I think Notre Dame beats Indiana. It's close. I think Ohio State throttles No. I think Texas throttle's Clemson. I'll take Ohio's Ohio State narrowly. I'll take Penn State comfortably. I'll take Notre Dame barely. And I did ask Dan Mullen, former Florida Mississippi State coach broadcaster. I said, would you like being a big favorite, the big dog, the favorite to win it all going in?

I don't know. No Okays, no quarterbacks, the herd line news. You know, I get you a lawn more. But nobody in La has a yard because nobody can afford a house. Seriously, by the way, the college football here's the format we had Dan Mullen on earlier. Here's the college football playoffs starts tonight. I think Notre Dame beats Indiana. It's close. I think Ohio State throttles No. I think Texas throttle's Clemson. I'll take Ohio's Ohio State narrowly. I'll take Penn State comfortably. I'll take Notre Dame barely. And I did ask Dan Mullen, former Florida Mississippi State coach broadcaster. I said, would you like being a big favorite, the big dog, the favorite to win it all going in?

If you're Texas, It's hard to play the chip on the shoulder card when you're at Texas.

If you're Texas, It's hard to play the chip on the shoulder card when you're at Texas.

But I'll tell you what as a coach.

But I'll tell you what as a coach.

Both are fun, both are great challenges to go do it, but there's no way they're gonna get it. Texas has to go and they have to say, hey, we've played like a dominant team when we've played people were better than when we've played people were equal to We have not shown that. And there are two games against Georgia. You saw that their offense didn't show up. If you're gonna play Georgia, you're gonna play the big teams. You have got to hit explosive plays down the field, throwing the football, and they haven't been able.

Both are fun, both are great challenges to go do it, but there's no way they're gonna get it. Texas has to go and they have to say, hey, we've played like a dominant team when we've played people were better than when we've played people were equal to We have not shown that. And there are two games against Georgia. You saw that their offense didn't show up. If you're gonna play Georgia, you're gonna play the big teams. You have got to hit explosive plays down the field, throwing the football, and they haven't been able.

To do that.

To do that.

Yeah. Yeah, I like Texas and I like them big this weekend, all right, j Max picks right around the corner live in Los Angeles The Herd.

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One of the questions is which QB we'll have the most rushing yards. Colin choices are Jaden Daniels versus the Eagles. Jalen Hurts at the Commanders, Josh Allen versus the Patriots, or Kyler Murray in Carolina Kyler Murray?

One of the questions is which QB we'll have the most rushing yards. Colin choices are Jaden Daniels versus the Eagles. Jalen Hurts at the Commanders, Josh Allen versus the Patriots, or Kyler Murray in Carolina Kyler Murray?

Really have I been right on some of these this year? I think I have? Haven't I I don't keep him.

Really have I been right on some of these this year? I think I have? Haven't I I don't keep him.

Score by design?

Score by design?

Okay, sorry, snarky, all right. College football playoffs starts tonight. So j Max got picks like the Blazing Five. He's gonna pivot to some college and pro picks. Here we go. We call it tomorrow's headlines today Indiana at Notre Dame.

Okay, sorry, snarky, all right. College football playoffs starts tonight. So j Max got picks like the Blazing Five. He's gonna pivot to some college and pro picks. Here we go. We call it tomorrow's headlines today Indiana at Notre Dame.

Yes, snow is falling. South Bend's gonna be popping and chilly. The headline will be I rish you a merry Christmas, Anna, Natty New Year. Yes, we're going with the this year. This week, I should say Christmas New Year.

Yes, snow is falling. South Bend's gonna be popping and chilly. The headline will be I rish you a merry Christmas, Anna, Natty New Year. Yes, we're going with the this year. This week, I should say Christmas New Year.

And I like Notre Dame a lot.

And I like Notre Dame a lot.

Colin.

Colin.

I'm looking at some of these rushing numbers. They're one of the best rushing offenses in the country. Are now Indiana's run defense.

I'm looking at some of these rushing numbers. They're one of the best rushing offenses in the country. Are now Indiana's run defense.

Is number one? But who have they played? That's the question. You know.

Is number one? But who have they played? That's the question. You know.

They did hold Michigan and check held them to sixty nine yards. Ohio State went over one hundred, Washington went over one hundred. I think Notre Dame has their way. The big question for me is Notre Dame hasn't faced a lot of second half adversity.

They did hold Michigan and check held them to sixty nine yards. Ohio State went over one hundred, Washington went over one hundred. I think Notre Dame has their way. The big question for me is Notre Dame hasn't faced a lot of second half adversity.

Right They've been leading at halftime of every game except the one lost to the Old in Illinois.

Right They've been leading at halftime of every game except the one lost to the Old in Illinois.

If Indiana punches them in the mouth, can this ground game can they play catch up? So mild concern, but I'll go Notre Dame twenty eight, Indiana seventeen.

If Indiana punches them in the mouth, can this ground game can they play catch up? So mild concern, but I'll go Notre Dame twenty eight, Indiana seventeen.

I'll go with the Irish.

I'll go with the Irish.

Tomorrow's headlines today Beaver Stadium, Indie Lions Mustangs meet for the first time since nineteen seventy eight. What say you?

Tomorrow's headlines today Beaver Stadium, Indie Lions Mustangs meet for the first time since nineteen seventy eight. What say you?

They're calling for a white out in the snow. It's snowing literally right now. I don't know if it'll still be stowing tomorrow. The headline from Happy Valley will be aller want for Christmas is SMU to I'm going with Penn State. I've got them locked and loaded in a couple teasers. Yeah, I really think this is just a tough spot for SMU.

They're calling for a white out in the snow. It's snowing literally right now. I don't know if it'll still be stowing tomorrow. The headline from Happy Valley will be aller want for Christmas is SMU to I'm going with Penn State. I've got them locked and loaded in a couple teasers. Yeah, I really think this is just a tough spot for SMU.

Which came off it's game and oh, by the way, I did look it up.

Which came off it's game and oh, by the way, I did look it up.

Their coldest game was forty five degrees against Clemson in the ACC title game.

Their coldest game was forty five degrees against Clemson in the ACC title game.

They came out and looked tight and cold.

They came out and looked tight and cold.

This is gonna be. I'm looking at the temperatures. Looks like sixteen degrees. Wincho factor may be colder Colin. However, the only thing I like about SMU is this high octane offense. They will not stop throwing the football. You know, if they're down twenty one in this one, they're gonna spread the field and just chuck and duck and maybe they come in the back door. Should be a good one. I know a lot of people, even Klatt like Penn State's path. I wonder if Penn State does overlook SMU.

This is gonna be. I'm looking at the temperatures. Looks like sixteen degrees. Wincho factor may be colder Colin. However, the only thing I like about SMU is this high octane offense. They will not stop throwing the football. You know, if they're down twenty one in this one, they're gonna spread the field and just chuck and duck and maybe they come in the back door. Should be a good one. I know a lot of people, even Klatt like Penn State's path. I wonder if Penn State does overlook SMU.

A little bit.

A little bit.

Oh, we got warm weather team from Dallas coming to play us, so there is some concern and we know Franklin has letdowns in big spots. Fortunately, SMU is not a top five team. So I'll take Penn State tomorrow's headlines. Today, now we go to warmer Austin. Clem'son at Texas. I like the whole Horns. Yeah, it's just probably the best bet on the board. I know, double digits, Jason, what are you doing the headline? Will the sark the hook Horns did sing victory for the CFP. I like arch Manning and quinn Ewers and Sark sark a little combative in that video. Resow like he doesn't like all these quarterback questions. But Texas is a very good team. Now, I got some news here there. There aren't injury reports in college football the way they are in the NFL. Right, it's someone doubtful, dang playing so Banks, the left tackle, who's a top ten pick, for sure, he's been practicing.

Oh, we got warm weather team from Dallas coming to play us, so there is some concern and we know Franklin has letdowns in big spots. Fortunately, SMU is not a top five team. So I'll take Penn State tomorrow's headlines. Today, now we go to warmer Austin. Clem'son at Texas. I like the whole Horns. Yeah, it's just probably the best bet on the board. I know, double digits, Jason, what are you doing the headline? Will the sark the hook Horns did sing victory for the CFP. I like arch Manning and quinn Ewers and Sark sark a little combative in that video. Resow like he doesn't like all these quarterback questions. But Texas is a very good team. Now, I got some news here there. There aren't injury reports in college football the way they are in the NFL. Right, it's someone doubtful, dang playing so Banks, the left tackle, who's a top ten pick, for sure, he's been practicing.

They're saying he's a go.

They're saying he's a go.

Bond, the speedy receiver who's real dynamic, he's got an ankle dinged up in the Georgia game.

Bond, the speedy receiver who's real dynamic, he's got an ankle dinged up in the Georgia game.

Unknown, And Texas doesn't have to answer these questions. I'll tell you if you see.

Unknown, And Texas doesn't have to answer these questions. I'll tell you if you see.

Bond in warmups and he's playing, you know they gotta put it on Clemson. And I gotta ask you, man, anytime Clemson played a good team this year, Colin what.

Bond in warmups and he's playing, you know they gotta put it on Clemson. And I gotta ask you, man, anytime Clemson played a good team this year, Colin what.

Happened against Louisville, they're considered good.

Happened against Louisville, they're considered good.

Clemson lost South Carolina Georgia, like they just they step upgainst good teams.

Clemson lost South Carolina Georgia, like they just they step upgainst good teams.

I know they did beat SMU A'll get them.

I know they did beat SMU A'll get them.

This is a home team that's significantly better playing a team you could argue shouldn't be in. I mean, they're just in terms of quality, Clemson got housed.

This is a home team that's significantly better playing a team you could argue shouldn't be in. I mean, they're just in terms of quality, Clemson got housed.

The only way Clemson's here is that huge kick return against SMU with like ten seconds left. Yeah, and then the walk on fresh or maybe not walk up, but the freshman kicker drills a bomb. You're like, oh my gosh, you made it. That's the only reason they're here. Clemson's in trouble.

The only way Clemson's here is that huge kick return against SMU with like ten seconds left. Yeah, and then the walk on fresh or maybe not walk up, but the freshman kicker drills a bomb. You're like, oh my gosh, you made it. That's the only reason they're here. Clemson's in trouble.

Go Texas, same here. This one's really interesting. Tomorrow's headlines today the tenn SEC showdown in Columbus, Baby volunteers and buck Eyes.

Go Texas, same here. This one's really interesting. Tomorrow's headlines today the tenn SEC showdown in Columbus, Baby volunteers and buck Eyes.

You know, I'm a little nervous for Ryan Day.

You know, I'm a little nervous for Ryan Day.

We talked about it. I know it's big now. The seat is always warm in Ohio State. The game won't be warm. The headline, well, b falla la la loss, buck Eyes decked the balls.

We talked about it. I know it's big now. The seat is always warm in Ohio State. The game won't be warm. The headline, well, b falla la la loss, buck Eyes decked the balls.

I really do like Ohio State.

I really do like Ohio State.

They have the better roster they do.

They have the better roster they do.

I know you had.

I know you had.

Tennessee in the NATTY in the preseason, Colin. I'm looking them up. I don't know they lost to Arkansas.

Tennessee in the NATTY in the preseason, Colin. I'm looking them up. I don't know they lost to Arkansas.

Well, I.

Well, I.

Did beat Alabama. They did get that one. But is Alabama good? I watched some of that game. I'm like, I just don't see dynamic. You watch Tennessee against like, you know, Directional State University and they win fifty six.

Did beat Alabama. They did get that one. But is Alabama good? I watched some of that game. I'm like, I just don't see dynamic. You watch Tennessee against like, you know, Directional State University and they win fifty six.

Nothing. You're like, Oh, Tennessee looks good, but I don't know that. I see it's going to be sixteen degrees in Columbus.

Nothing. You're like, Oh, Tennessee looks good, but I don't know that. I see it's going to be sixteen degrees in Columbus.

And again, coldest game that Tennessee played in forty one degrees against Vandy in Nashville.

And again, coldest game that Tennessee played in forty one degrees against Vandy in Nashville.

This is this is a big drop.

This is this is a big drop.

These teams coming from the south up north, above the Mason Dixon Line in the cold weather in December, hostile territory. Again, we've never seen this before. Playoff games on campus sites in December, We're gonna see it for the first time.

These teams coming from the south up north, above the Mason Dixon Line in the cold weather in December, hostile territory. Again, we've never seen this before. Playoff games on campus sites in December, We're gonna see it for the first time.

I think big edge to Ohio State. Give me the Buckeyes.

I think big edge to Ohio State. Give me the Buckeyes.

All right, let's pivot to pro football. I don't think it's a great NFL week for lines. I took a lot of people like the Jets at three. I'll take the Rams the Bengals.

All right, let's pivot to pro football. I don't think it's a great NFL week for lines. I took a lot of people like the Jets at three. I'll take the Rams the Bengals.

Bengals would have been my best play. But that's a bad game. DTRNE soaring now.

Bengals would have been my best play. But that's a bad game. DTRNE soaring now.

But tomorrow's headlines today Eagles at the Commanders on Fox Now. It does have some value for both teams. Commanders don't stack up, but they are at home.

But tomorrow's headlines today Eagles at the Commanders on Fox Now. It does have some value for both teams. Commanders don't stack up, but they are at home.

They played Philly tough on that Thursday night game.

They played Philly tough on that Thursday night game.

And but there's a lot here with the Eagles trying to get that number one seed. Yeah, the Lions slip up in Chicago, cold weather game, maybe the Eagles could steal the number one seed.

And but there's a lot here with the Eagles trying to get that number one seed. Yeah, the Lions slip up in Chicago, cold weather game, maybe the Eagles could steal the number one seed.

However, the headline.

However, the headline.

Will be ho, ho hold the line Philly tush pushed into Christmas past. I'm sorry, I'm going with Dan Quinney here, Colin upset special wow in Washington.

Will be ho, ho hold the line Philly tush pushed into Christmas past. I'm sorry, I'm going with Dan Quinney here, Colin upset special wow in Washington.

I know the line's been tricky.

I know the line's been tricky.

Your early money on Washington, then it came back on Philly, and now what to sit now three and a half. I just I really wonder about AJ Brown. I know the injury report was grim for Philly. It has gotten better. Sae Quon's fine. AJ Brown is kind of practicing that.

Your early money on Washington, then it came back on Philly, and now what to sit now three and a half. I just I really wonder about AJ Brown. I know the injury report was grim for Philly. It has gotten better. Sae Quon's fine. AJ Brown is kind of practicing that.

Knee is interesting.

Knee is interesting.

Do you force him into a game here or do you say we're gonna need him in January? A. J. Brown is a game breaker. We haven't lost a game with him. I think they'll be cautious. But at the same time, this whole Sirianni stuff. Remember Edelman this week talking about that. I listen, man, that's sidelined. They don't respect him. I wonder how much of this is gonna seep because there's a lot of conversation in Philly about this how much of it seeps into the game against Washington? And I love what I saw from Washington against the Saints last week. They were rolling and then the Kingsbury, you know, took.

Do you force him into a game here or do you say we're gonna need him in January? A. J. Brown is a game breaker. We haven't lost a game with him. I think they'll be cautious. But at the same time, this whole Sirianni stuff. Remember Edelman this week talking about that. I listen, man, that's sidelined. They don't respect him. I wonder how much of this is gonna seep because there's a lot of conversation in Philly about this how much of it seeps into the game against Washington? And I love what I saw from Washington against the Saints last week. They were rolling and then the Kingsbury, you know, took.

His foot off the gas. I didn't love that.

His foot off the gas. I didn't love that.

But I am gonna go with Washington in a mild upset here. From the look on your face, you're not ride.

But I am gonna go with Washington in a mild upset here. From the look on your face, you're not ride.

With Well, it's not. It's more than a mild upset.

With Well, it's not. It's more than a mild upset.

Well, I mean spread three and a half. Washington is good. Listen, I know everybody loves Tampa as a sleeper in January. Why not Washington.

Well, I mean spread three and a half. Washington is good. Listen, I know everybody loves Tampa as a sleeper in January. Why not Washington.

Jane Daniels and McLaurin are clicking offensive lines, looking good. Brian Robinson's dynamic, Yeah, all right.

Jane Daniels and McLaurin are clicking offensive lines, looking good. Brian Robinson's dynamic, Yeah, all right.

Finally, Oh, it's a stinker. Well, it's Michael Pennix that makes it interesting. You're right, Yeah, it's on Fox. I want to watch Michael Penick tomorrow. Headlines today the Giants at the Falcons. It's the Michael Penicks debut. So that's fun.

Finally, Oh, it's a stinker. Well, it's Michael Pennix that makes it interesting. You're right, Yeah, it's on Fox. I want to watch Michael Penick tomorrow. Headlines today the Giants at the Falcons. It's the Michael Penicks debut. So that's fun.

It's very exciting.

It's very exciting.

And they lined it up for him in a dome against one of the most injury ravaged teams. Actually, yeah, there were some reporters who cover the Giants tweeting out names of guys who've been called up from the practice squad, and it's like, is.

And they lined it up for him in a dome against one of the most injury ravaged teams. Actually, yeah, there were some reporters who cover the Giants tweeting out names of guys who've been called up from the practice squad, and it's like, is.

This a real player? Are you making up names?

This a real player? Are you making up names?

Headline will be the Pennix Mightier than the Sword? QB added to Night's list. I think Pennix is in line for a big one.

Headline will be the Pennix Mightier than the Sword? QB added to Night's list. I think Pennix is in line for a big one.

Yeah. They say they've got weapons in a good old line and he's gonna have some help.

Yeah. They say they've got weapons in a good old line and he's gonna have some help.

I'll tell you this, it ain't gonna be worse than what we've seen from Kirk Cousins for the last.

I'll tell you this, it ain't gonna be worse than what we've seen from Kirk Cousins for the last.

Five weeks, you know, and Penix is that all season?

Five weeks, you know, and Penix is that all season?

Remember you were you the one who said the Flacco to the Lamar Jackson was at your It.

Remember you were you the one who said the Flacco to the Lamar Jackson was at your It.

Feels a little bit like it like it was like an aging player, a kid that's lighting it up that we liked in practice. You're hearing reports that he's and all of a sudden you're like, yeah, the old guy's getting old fast.

Feels a little bit like it like it was like an aging player, a kid that's lighting it up that we liked in practice. You're hearing reports that he's and all of a sudden you're like, yeah, the old guy's getting old fast.

I mean, if you want to get excited for Michael Penix, go back and look at what he did in the college football playoff.

I mean, if you want to get excited for Michael Penix, go back and look at what he did in the college football playoff.

Go watch what he did to Oregon twice.

Go watch what he did to Oregon twice.

Oh my gosh, this guy can sling it. And you know you got Darnol Mooney on the outside, Drake London. They got weapons and I felt like they were being underutilized with Kirk Cousins, who was just skittish to get the ball out.

Oh my gosh, this guy can sling it. And you know you got Darnol Mooney on the outside, Drake London. They got weapons and I felt like they were being underutilized with Kirk Cousins, who was just skittish to get the ball out.

He just looked uncertain.

He just looked uncertain.

Listen, I'm told this that you. I was told this. I've been told this by two NFL executives that every quarterback in this draft class rates higher than shaduor Sanders the number one quarterback in this class.

Listen, I'm told this that you. I was told this. I've been told this by two NFL executives that every quarterback in this draft class rates higher than shaduor Sanders the number one quarterback in this class.

And JJ McCarthy.

And JJ McCarthy.

Yeah wow, So what it tells you is this quarterback class. I mean, you watched both Nick's last night. First half, We'll pretty impressive and again he's he's got ways to go and this is not a complete roster. But I mean Caleb's talented, jayd and Dani's gonna make the playoffs. Bo Nick's gonna make the playoffs. Yeah, I mean Drake May has got nothing to work with and he's gotten better.

Yeah wow, So what it tells you is this quarterback class. I mean, you watched both Nick's last night. First half, We'll pretty impressive and again he's he's got ways to go and this is not a complete roster. But I mean Caleb's talented, jayd and Dani's gonna make the playoffs. Bo Nick's gonna make the playoffs. Yeah, I mean Drake May has got nothing to work with and he's gotten better.

Caleb's losing a lot, but his numbers are like, whoa, this guy's having a good season just holding the ball.

Caleb's losing a lot, but his numbers are like, whoa, this guy's having a good season just holding the ball.

Say what Drake May. It's like he's not the issue, like he's one of the shining silver linings. Is Drake May.

Say what Drake May. It's like he's not the issue, like he's one of the shining silver linings. Is Drake May.

I think what we're gonna see from penix Is. I would say, what over under thirty ish passes? They're not gonna They're not putting him in a handoff the ball every time, right, they got to get to them.

I think what we're gonna see from penix Is. I would say, what over under thirty ish passes? They're not gonna They're not putting him in a handoff the ball every time, right, they got to get to them.

They gotta get a wink.

They gotta get a wink.

Well, they have a run game.

Well, they have a run game.

They do have a really good run game with Viijon.

They do have a really good run game with Viijon.

But just watching Pennox last year at Washington, this guy can just he can carve up defenses. He can make almost every throw. I think he kind of cooks here. I'll say Falcons win thirty eight thirteen or something. I think this is an eye opening and we start talking about Monday.

But just watching Pennox last year at Washington, this guy can just he can carve up defenses. He can make almost every throw. I think he kind of cooks here. I'll say Falcons win thirty eight thirteen or something. I think this is an eye opening and we start talking about Monday.

Hey, where's Kirk Cousins quarterbacking?

Hey, where's Kirk Cousins quarterbacking?

Okay, there's gonna be one upset. We do this every Friday, Thursday Friday. I ask you pick the upset of the weekend. O boy, I think I'll let you go first. Well, you have Washington, so I don't even I'll throw this at you.

Okay, there's gonna be one upset. We do this every Friday, Thursday Friday. I ask you pick the upset of the weekend. O boy, I think I'll let you go first. Well, you have Washington, so I don't even I'll throw this at you.

Jets would be my backup.

Jets would be my backup.

Yeah, Chicago at home against him.

Yeah, Chicago at home against him.

Yeah, that's a good one six and a half I think is the line rappy weather.

Yeah, that's a good one six and a half I think is the line rappy weather.

Chicago's not turning the ball over. I mean, Caleb's not throwing picks. They're not fumbling it.

Chicago's not turning the ball over. I mean, Caleb's not throwing picks. They're not fumbling it.

I think they're five and one against the spread at home.

I think they're five and one against the spread at home.

And I also think Detroit right now, you can you can put together eight, nine, ten play drives. You can keep that offensive line off the field.

And I also think Detroit right now, you can you can put together eight, nine, ten play drives. You can keep that offensive line off the field.

What do you think their mindset is after the loss the injuries, Montgomery.

What do you think their mindset is after the loss the injuries, Montgomery.

I think the Bears are going to win a game before the season's over, and I think this would this would be a nice win in the next season, some positivity. I think Chicago at home is very interesting play. When it was at seven, the wise guys did like it. It's down to six and a half now the Sharpshire offense.