Adam the Bull discusses where teams stand after four games of NFL play. He also offers thoughts on Thursday Night Football and the MLB playoffs.
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Adam the Bull offers a reflection on the NFL season after four games. He acknowledges the disappointment in the AFC, particularly highlighting the Cincinnati Bengals as the most disappointing team due to their 1-3 record despite having high expectations. Bull stresses that injuries, like Joe Burrow's, can't be used as an excuse for poor performance.
On the positive side in the AFC, Bull praises the Baltimore Ravens for their impressive 3-1 start, despite numerous injuries on the defensive side. He also mentions other teams like the Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots that have shown promise.
In the NFC, Bull discusses the biggest positive surprise being the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, led by Baker Mayfield. He acknowledges that while he has been critical of Mayfield in the past, he must give credit where it's due for his recent performance. Bull also highlights the competitive NFC West division, with teams like the Los Angeles Rams and the Seattle Seahawks exceeding expectations.
Bull then shifts the discussion to baseball, mentioning various playoff series and interesting statistics, including Kyle Schwarber's unique season of batting under .200 but still knocking in over 100 runs. He also predicts that the Philadelphia Phillies will make a deep playoff run, possibly reaching the World Series. In the American League, he makes a bold prediction that the Baltimore Orioles will reach the World Series, despite their pitching concerns.
Finally, Bull briefly touches on the upcoming Thursday Night Football game between the Chicago Bears and the Washington Commanders, expressing his disappointment with the matchup and predicting a win for the Commanders.
Notable Quotes:
"Right now, the way I see it, [Baker Mayfield]'s playing very good football... They're 3-1, and in a not very good NFC South, they have the lead right now."
- Bull praises Baker Mayfield's performance and the Cleveland Browns' strong start to the NFL season.
"The Phillies are a dangerous team... I got the Phillies winning the World Series over the Orioles."
- Bull expresses confidence in the Philadelphia Phillies' playoff prospects in MLB and makes a bold prediction regarding their World Series chances.
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