Dan Patrick Show
When Jerry Rice Turned the Tables on Louis Riddick
ESPN’s Louis Riddick opened up about some of the biggest hits of his career. From facing Jerry Rice’s slants and Bret Favre’s rookie arm arrogance to taking out Steve Young in the secondary, Riddick has stories that capture the intensity of 90s football. When it comes to coaching, he draws a clear line: Bill Belichick…
Read MoreLuck Finds Purpose Again as Stanford’s Football GM
Former No. 1 overall pick, Andrew Luck sounded at peace with life after playing, but still tethered to football in a different way. As Stanford’s football GM, Luck is immersed in roster management, NIL conversations, and selling a vision he still believes in. He said he would choose Stanford again in today’s NIL era, confident…
Read MoreHerbstreit: Nick Saban as CFB Commissioner Makes Sens
ESPNs Kirk Herbstreit & his dog Peter, one of his four golden retrievers, joined us on set today. Herbstreit believes college football is headed toward a more centralized structure, even floating Nick Saban as a logical commissioner figure who still carries the trust of players and coaches. On the Super Bowl, he expects a defensive,…
Read MoreGerald McCoy Gets Honest About His Hall of Fame Case
NFL Network’s Gerald McCoy didn’t sugarcoat anything during his appearance on set this morning. From the Pro Bowl losing its meaning to the reality of how defenses actually think, his perspective was humorous as much as honest. McCoy explained why not all Pro Bowl selections are equal, shared the pride of sacking Tom Brady, and…
Read MoreBo Jackson Opens Up About His Health
Bo Jackson joined us live from San Francisco. He joked about golf tightening his nerves, recalled track races with Herschel Walker, and explained why football demanded tension while baseball let him breathe. His welcome to the NFL came via a hit so hard he wandered to the wrong sideline, unsure of much except payday. Bo…
Read MoreHow Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay Separate Themselves
Dan Orlovsky bought some great quarterback insight to the show this morning. He framed seeing ghosts as honesty, not weakness, praising New England’s disguises and Josh McDaniels for simplifying life for Drake Maye. Orlovsky pointed to Sean McVay and Kyle Shanahan as elite teachers, explained why Jaxon Smith-Njigba stresses defensive backs, and outlined the Patriots’…
Read MoreProtection, Not Injury, Is the Real Issue for Drake Maye
Robert Griffin III joined us on set today. RG3 discussed the possibilities of an 18 game schedule. On Drake Maye, he dismissed shoulder panic, pointing instead to poor protection and urging New England to weaponize Maye’s legs. Griffin backed Sam Darnold but noted a Super Bowl matters for public perception, calling it a potential Jared…
Read MoreKerr Refuses Blame for NBA Three Point Obsession
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was equal parts candid and humorous, joking about hiding bank statements after losing 10K during a radio appearance. Kerr took no responsibility for the NBA’s three point explosion, placing it squarely on Steph Curry’s shoulders. He explained trusting Curry midway through his first season, realizing elite shooting cannot…
Read MoreHow Pro Bowl Fell Out of Favor with Players
NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young sounded equal parts reflective and convicted, touching everything from football grip science to Hall of Fame standards. Young backed Bill Belichick as an easy first ballot Hall of Famer, calling his resume two separate HOF careers despite Spygate. He compared the unmatched athleticism of Bo Jackson and Deion Sanders,…
Read MoreCaliendos Fritzy Impression Rapidly Improving
Comedian Frank Caliendo killed with his impressive impressions today. In a wide ranging conversation, the comedian explained how mannerisms unlock voices, how eyes reveal how people think, and why changing pitch and pace separates one impression from another. His Tony Romo impression, he joked, “rides like a motorcycle.” Caliendo also touched on meeting Adam Sandler,…
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