Dan Patrick Show
Miller on In-Season Tournament: “Great Building Block for Young Teams”
Basketball Hall of Famer Reggie Miller joined DP today to recap the NBA Cup. Miller endorsed the Knicks raising an NBA Cup championship banner, noting the Lakers set the precedent at the commissioner’s urging. He called the in-season tournament a valuable building block for young teams like the Spurs and last year’s Oklahoma City Thunder.…
Read MoreRG3 to Mahomes: Sit It Out
Robert Griffin III discussed the string of ACL injuries we have seen in the NFL this season. The former quarterback pointed to a league getting bigger, faster, and stronger as a major reason ACL injuries keep piling up, with added traction from modern cleats only increasing the stress. Drawing from painful experience, RG3 urged Patrick…
Read MoreStafford vs Allen: MVP Debate
Chase Daniel broke down the quarterback landscape with a lens only a former NFL QB can provide. Josh Allen’s ability to carry a stripped down Bills roster stood out most, while Trevor Lawrence delivered what Daniel called his best pro performance, aided by sharp sequencing and play calling. Daniel praised Matthew Stafford’s MVP case but…
Read MoreThis Year’s NFL Juggernaut is…
Mike Golic Sr. took a wide angle look at the NFL and didn’t see many sure things. He believes Miami’s future hinges entirely on the Tua Tagovailoa decision, while Pittsburgh’s ceiling remains limited but not hopeless with Mike Tomlin still the best option. Golic explained why he wouldn’t be surprised if Aaron Rodgers played again…
Read MoreThomas on NFL’s Playing Surface Problem
Joe Thomas joined the show today to break down the trenches in the NFL. From inconsistent turf to the desperation that led Indianapolis to Philip Rivers, the Hall of Famer painted a blunt picture of league priorities. Thomas explained why a universal playing surface never happens, why certain fields are hated by linemen, and why…
Read MoreHarbaugh Focused on Chargers Amid Michigan Turmoil
Jim Harbaugh joined DP and sounded every bit like a coach grinding through December. Harbaugh addressed the spike in ACL injuries, pointing to turf debates and improved medical recovery, while explaining why knee braces mattered at Michigan. He reflected on what made the Chiefs special, shared how defenses try to contain Patrick Mahomes, and why…
Read MoreNick Wright Watches the Kingdom Crumble
Nick Wright returned with a familiar tone and an unfamiliar feeling as he unpacked the Chiefs collapse. Kansas City, once built on dominance, unraveled through a missing run game, nonexistent pass rush, and receivers who never developed. Mahomes was asked to do too much and paid the price. Still, Wright believes Andy Reid remains the…
Read MoreDiesels SB Party Returns
Shaquille O’Neal sat down and delivered the kind of candid, playful honesty only he can. From admitting he once wanted to strap on pads for LSU to praising Lane Kiffin’s recruiting swagger, Shaq hit a bunch of topics. He said NIL would have kept him in school, revealed he’s working toward owning part of a…
Read MoreTucker: Jags Real Deal
Ross Tucker delivered a little of everything, from weather wisdom to quarterback intrigue. He loves what Jacksonville is building and thinks the Jaguars can stack double digit wins while the Jets brace for undrafted rookie Brady Cook. Tucker is captivated by the Phillip Rivers return storyline and laughed through the classic lineman code of refusing…
Read MoreGronk Still Gronk
Rob Gronkowski remains one of sports’ great contradictions: part retired legend, part full-time showman, and still entirely himself. Gronk rolled through topics with the same carefree force that defined his career. He joked about fans begging him to hit them, admitted his ankle still barks from Sundays past, and sounded genuinely unsure about Phillip’s return…
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