Dan Patrick Show
Noah Eagle Embraces New All Star Format
NBC’s Noah Eagle may be one of the youngest voices on a major NBA broadcast, but he carries himself like a seasoned pro. The NBA on NBC play by play announcer says the best advice he ever received was simple: have fun and the audience will follow. On the All Star format, he is optimistic…
Read MoreTirico Talks Olympic Controversy
NBC Sports Mike Tirico is everyone, from the Super Bowl to the Olympics. From ski jumping surprises to the latest judging drama on the ice, Tirico acknowledged the controversies like a veteran. He praised the ability of these athletes to push the boundaries of sports and called NBA tanking a problem the league must address…
Read MoreHarbaugh Lands in the Big Apple
John Harbaugh arrives in New York embracing both the departure in Baltimore and the new opportunity in the Big Apple. He admits leaving Baltimore was personal, but not bitter, trusting that he is now in the right place. Now leading the Giants, Harbaugh says it starts with the players, particularly quarterback Jaxson Dart, who has…
Read MoreMannix Breaks Down Egregious NBA Tanking
Sports Illustrated senior writer Chris Mannix says the NBA’s tanking problem has moved from subtle to blatant, pointing directly at Utah’s late game collapses as the most egregious example. He believes load management laid the groundwork, but now a third of the league appears disengaged before the All Star break. Proposed solutions range from heavy…
Read MoreSimms: Malik Willis a Future Superstar
NBC Sports Chris Simms does not see load management coming to the NFL, saying there simply are not enough games, though practice reps could be scaled back. His biggest quarterback intrigue centers on Pittsburgh and whether Aaron Rodgers fits a reset. He believes Minnesota has a playoff ready roster and may bring in competition for…
Read MoreThird and Long Is Death’: Brees on Facing Seattle’s Defense
NFL Hall of Famer Drew Brees said facing Seattle’s defense requires discipline and humility, accepting that explosive plays may not come and avoiding negative downs at all costs. Third and long, he noted, is death against that unit. He also revisited the surprise onside kick to open the second half of Super Bowl XLIV, crediting…
Read MoreThe Worst Mistake? Paying the Wrong QB Elite Money
Former NFL head coach Jason Garrett said his confidence in Seattle stemmed from their tougher road and Sam Darnold’s steady playoff play. He was surprised New England never adjusted offensively, questioning why they did not simplify protections or get the ball out quicker against Seattle’s pressure. Garrett made one thing clear: an elite quarterback is…
Read MoreEncouraging Season, Disappointing Ending
ESPN Patriots reporter Mike Reiss says the New England locker room carries both pride and frustration. No one expected them to be here on Day 307 of a rebuilding program, yet the ending still stings. Drake Maye’s postseason struggles, Reiss notes, came against elite defenses, and next year will only intensify with a first place…
Read MoreWhy Reggie Miller Likes NBA’s New All-Star Format
NBC’s Reggie Miller joined us on the show today. Miller discussed his first Super Bowl experience while glowing discussing crossing paths with Seahawks players. As for the NBA, Miller reflected on how modern NBA fights show players still care, and revisited the chaos of the Malice at the Palace from firsthand experience. Miller likes the…
Read MoreGolic Sees Super Bowl 60 as Defensive Classic
Former NFL player Mike Golic Sr. will remember Super Bowl 60 for its defense, placing it alongside the Bears of ‘85 and the Buccaneers title team. He is not out on Drake Maye, but the flaws were clear in the playoffs. As for the Super Bowl, Ball security, protection, and a run game that disappeared…
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