MICHAEL IRVIN ON THE MIAMI RESURGENCE, AFTERMATH OF THE LOSS & BAKER MAYFIELD WANTS ALL THE SMOKE!

Michael Irvin argues that the current college football system, with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals and the transfer portal, negatively impacts young players. He states that 'grown men' are taking roster spots that would typically go to younger players for development, and the ease of transferring discourages athletes from 'fighting' for their position, a crucial life skill. This system, he believes, removes the desire to be the 'very best' in favor of securing a 'bag' (money) in college, potentially ending their ambition at the collegiate level rather than aiming for the NFL.

Irvin recounts his own experience fighting for a starting job as a freshman, contrasting it with today's players who might transfer for more money. He cites Coach Calipari's concerns about young kids losing development spots to older players returning to college.

The Buffalo Bills owner, Terry Pegula, publicly stated that the coaching staff pushed to draft Keon Coleman, implying the GM, Brandon Bean, did not initially want him. He framed this as Bean being a 'team player' by taking advice. Michael Irvin and the hosts strongly criticized these comments as 'classless' and damaging, especially since Coleman is still on the team. They argue it undermines the player's confidence and future contract negotiations, and unfairly attempts to save the GM's reputation at the expense of a young athlete.

Pagula's statement: 'The coaching staff pushed to draft Keon... Keon Coleman wasn't his next choice. That was Brandon being a team player and taking advice of his coaching staff.' Irvin's response: 'I thought it was classless to try to help Bean by killing the kid, by killing young man.'

The hosts and Michael Irvin discuss the NFL's 'catch rule,' specifically regarding an interception in a Bills game and a similar play with Devonte Adams. Irvin explains that for a catch, a receiver must control the ball all the way to the ground; if a defensive back gains control during the process, it's an interception. However, the hosts point out the inconsistency in application, citing a similar play with Devonte Adams that was ruled a catch, leading to confusion and frustration.

Irvin: 'You have to control the catch all the way to the ground. Even if it's a tie between the receiver and the defensive back, it's the receiver's job to control it.' Cam: 'The same thing happened the next day with Devonte Adams and they gave him the catch. It's not consistency.'

Baker Mayfield publicly responded to a beat writer's comment about his 'failure' in Cleveland under coach Kevin Stefanski, stating, 'Failed is quite the reach, pal. Still waiting on a text/call from him after I got shipped off like a piece of garbage. Can't wait to see you twice a year.' The hosts interpret this as Baker's true personality emerging, signaling a new era where players are more vocal and willing to challenge coaches and narratives, especially after finding success elsewhere. Michael Irvin warns that such public statements can be 'checks your ass can't cash' if performance doesn't match the bravado.

Baker Mayfield's social media quote. Michael Irvin: 'Baker had to take a shot here. He done found a home... you might have wrote a check with your mouth that your ass can't cash.'