Dan Patrick Show
Mike Florio says don’t rip Roger Goodell for officials lockout
Profootballtalk.com’s Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the officials lockout and more. Florio said that Roger Goodell shouldn’t be criticized for this. He was doing what the owners want. And if he didn’t, the owners would get rid of him. Florio also pointed out that the real officials are going to make mistakes,…
Read MoreRich Eisen says NFL put out ‘defective product’
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the officials lockout ending and more. Dan asked who was the winner and who was the loser. “I think the League lost, because it was a defective product,” Eisen said. “Their ability to administer a game was beyond sub-par.” Eisen said that he’s looking forward…
Read MoreJerome Bettis upset Notre Dame won’t play Michigan
The former Notre Dame and Steelers great Jerome Bettis joined the show to talk about Notre Dame and the NFL’s problems with replacement officials. Dan asked Bettis his thoughts on the Notre Dame-Michigan rivalry coming to an end. “It’s terrible,” Bettis said. “I thought that was one of the biggest rivalries in the country. To…
Read MoreTony La Russa on Mark McGwire, Albert Pujols, Dusty Baker
Former MLB manager Tony La Russa came to the Man Cave to talk baseball. Here are some of his takes on a wide range of topics: — La Russa looked back at his conflict with Reds manager Dusty Baker over All-Star snubs. “You can disagree all you want to,” La Russa said. “To make it…
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John Lynch fed up with NFL’s ‘arrogance,’ says League asked networks to ease up on criticism before Week 1
FOX NFL analyst John Lynch joined the show to talk about the replacement officials and more. Lynch said the NFL told the networks that a deal was close before Week 1, so they should be careful about going too far with criticism. But then when it didn’t happen, Lynch said the gloves were off by…
Read MoreLarry Fitzgerald on replacement officials, Cards’ hot start
Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald joined the show to talk about their surprising 3-0 start and more. Dan asked Fitzgerald what a receiver can do on a Hail Mary pass like the one in the Seahawks-Cardinals game. “From watching last night, you can do whatever you can do,” Fitzgerald said. Fitzgerald thought the play was an…
Read MoreDan Fouts says replay officials also deserve blame
Dial Global radio broadcaster Dan Fouts joined the show after calling the Seahawks-Packers game. “The officials absolutely blew it,” Fouts said. “This is just so embarrassing to the League. Hopefully it will bring an end to the [officials’] labor issue.” Fouts was surprised the replay officials didn’t overturn the call. He said that they are…
Read MoreMichael Silver says Russell Wilson called wrong play at end of Seahawks-Packers
Yahoo’s Mike Silver joined the show to talk about last night’s Green Bay-Seattle ending. Silver was caught on camera asking Aaron Rodgers what happened at the end of the game. Silver was told that Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson called the wrong play. He called a waggle so his receivers were running underneath routes. And apparently…
Read MoreVictor Cruz says defenses playing differently with replacement officials
New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz joined the show to talk about Dan asked Cruz his thoughts on the end of the Seahawks-Packers game. “I personally thought it was an interception,” Cruz said. “It’s just a tough call to make.” Dan asked if defenses are playing differently with the replacement officials. “We understand that some of…
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