Wagon Master = McCarthy, though I'd say he looks more like a chuckwagon cook.
Telling the wagons back East they're going to California = Telling the team they're going to the playoffs, even if they have to win 7 games to get it done.
Burning some wagons for firewood = Obviously he's equating foundational type players players like Collins and Smith to that of smoldering kindling. Nice touch Jerry. Let's hope Gregory doesn't misinterpret.
We'll lose a lot of you here that are listing to me = What?
People will be born on the way = Players and rookies who wouldn't start on any other team will be forced into action and furthermore into embarrassment on our way to 7 wins.
We'll float the Mississippi River with some of these wagons = We'll squeak out 7 wins and back our way into the playoffs with exactly the same players you see before you now.
I'm going to be there in California = He will be there, but instead of the wagon he'll be on a $250 million super yacht named Bravo Eugenia smelling salt air rather than horse poop.
I hope you're there with me = He truly does hope you're there, but you're pocket book must be included.
That's kind of our team = Yep
And we get to California = 7-9 wildcard birth and a first round bounce by the Chicago Bears.