This Games With Names episode analyzes the Patriots vs. Dolphins game from Week 2 of the 2019 NFL season, featuring Cincinnati Bengals center Ted Karras. The discussion covers Karras's experiences with both the Patriots and Bengals, his perspective on key players like Tom Brady and Joe Burrow, and anecdotes about his NFL career. A significant portion focuses on the impact of Antonio Brown's short-lived time with the Patriots.
Ted Karras's NFL Journey and Perspective: The episode details Karras's career progression, highlighting his time with the Patriots under Bill Belichick and Dante Scarnecchia, and his current role with the Bengals. He shares insights into the coaching styles and team dynamics of both organizations.
The Antonio Brown Saga: Karras provides a firsthand account of Antonio Brown's brief tenure with the Patriots, including personal interactions and observations on Brown's impact on the team.
Joe Burrow's Skill and Leadership: Karras compares Joe Burrow's skills and leadership style to Tom Brady's, noting their exceptional throwing abilities and impact on their respective teams.
Cincinnati as a Sports Town and Food Scene: The episode features Karras's enthusiastic commentary on Cincinnati's vibrant sports culture and underrated food scene, including specific restaurant recommendations.
The Cincy Hat Project: Karras discusses his philanthropic initiative, "The Cincy Hat Project," which raises funds for the Village of Marici, an independent living facility for adults with intellectual disabilities.
The timestamp for the segment where Ted Karras discusses Tom Brady powdering his buttocks is approximately 1:08:58. However, the exact wording is "He literally pulls me off to the sideline, screams in my face that I'm a sweaty pig, and then pulls my pants out and powders my ass with baby powder in front of everyone." The surrounding conversation further clarifies the context.
