Dan Patrick Show
Rich Eisen talks about why people are fascinated with Tim Tebow
NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big stories around the League. Dan and Rich talked about whether Tim Tebow is over-covered.”Tim Tebow moves the needle,” Eisen said. “You saw it in the ratings.” Eisen noted that Tebow brought in the “crossover audience” — not just the hardcore football fan.…
Read MoreCharles Barkley compares ’92 Olympic team to current team
TNT NBA analyst Charles Barkley joined the show to talk about the Olympics and more. Dan asked Charles what he thinks of this year’s team. He said that this team has nothing inside compared to the old Dream Team. “Cmon, they struggled with the Gasol brothers,” Barkley said. Barkley said his Dream Team could have beaten…
Read MorePaul Finebaum weighs in on Tyrann Mathieu’s future
Radio host Paul Finebaum joined the show to talk about LSU and Tyrann Mathieu. Finebaum weighed in on the chances of Mathieu coming back to LSU. “I’m hearing they don’t want him around,” Finebaum said. Finebaum said there are reports out there that he’s failed multiple drug tests, even though Les Miles hasn’t been able to…
Read MorePeter King on Chad Johnson, Cowboys’ issues, rookie QBs
Sports Illustrated’s Peter King joined the show to talk about the big preseason storylines. King weighed in on Chad Johnson. He was in Dolphins camp and saw some of Johnson’s behavior and comments. He said it was kind of funny, but there was something off. Dan asked King why the Dolphins even tried the Johnson…
Read MoreHarold Reynolds weighs in on Melky Cabrera, Stephen Strasburg
MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds joined the show to talk about the big stories in baseball. Reynolds weighed in on Melky Cabrera’s 50-game suspension for failing a drug test. “You have to be a knucklehead to get caught,” Reynolds said. “But the payoff is great.” Cabrera thinks that big factors are batters taking a passive…
Read MoreReggie Bush comments on effect of Hard Knocks on Dolphins, physical location of Heisman trophy
Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush joined the show to talk about training camp and more. Dan asked how practice was after the country saw Chad Johnson get cut last night on Hard Knocks. “It may cause a small distraction,” Bush said. “But guys were pretty focused. We still have to go to work.” Dan…
Read MoreDan reports Jason Witten out with spleen injury
As reported on today’s show, Cowboys tight end Jason Witten suffered internal bleeding and injured his spleen after a hit from Raiders linebacker Rolando McClain in their first preseason game. Witten will sit the rest of the preseason. The team has not determined if Witten will need surgery yet.
Read MoreMike Florio comments on Dan’s Witten report, Hard Knocks
Profootballtalk.com and NBC NFL analyst Mike Florio joined the show to talk about the Jason Witten injury. Florio said that he has been able to confirm that there is a spleen injury and now we have to wait to see if Witten will need surgery. Florio also commented on the Dolphins’ choice to be on…
Read MorePeyton Manning talks about his health and gaining comfort with current receivers
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning joined the show to preview the upcoming season. Dan asked if there was any doctor who advised him not to play. “There was not,” Manning said. He said he saw so many doctors, he couldn’t even remember. He said he’s not in medical school, but he’s a lot closer then…
Read MoreBob Costas weighs in on covering Olympics, Strasburg inning limit
NBC’s Bob Costas joined the show to talk about covering the Olympics and the big stories in baseball. Costas said part of the appeal of the Olympics is that these athletes have one chance every four years and for many, one chance in a lifetime. That heightens the drama. Costas addressed criticism that NBC favors…
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