Dan Patrick Show

Denver Post columnist Mark Kizla joined the show to talk about the Broncos-Steelers matchup. Kizla said that Denver has been incredibly excited about Tim Tebow and it’s been a long time since fans have been able to really get into the team. “Tebow has made the NFL fun again for Bronco-Maniacs,” Kizla said. Kizla said…

SI.com’s Andy Staples joined the show to talk about the big college football storylines. Staples weighed in on Penn State reportedly hiring Bill O’Brien. “I think it was something they had to do,” Staples said. “For recruiting purposes, they needed someone who had nothing to do with what happened.” Staples also talked about the two…

FOX’s Howie Long joined the show to talk about the NFL playoffs. Long gives the Broncos a chance if they run well, which they’ve proven they can. Long said that the Saints-Lions could be “Washington-Baylor” (college shootout from two weeks ago). Long said that Detroit’s offense is very impressive. Long said that the Falcons tried…

Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci joined the show to talk about the big hot stove storylines. Verducci talked about free agent Prince Fielder’s future. “I don’t think time is going to diminish the price,” Verducci said. “I think he’s a guy who is going to get Pujols money.” Verducci thinks the Nationals — who will be…

NFL Network host Rich Eisen joined the show to talk about the big stories heading into wild-card weekend. Dan asked Eisen today’s poll question: Saints, Packers or the rest of the field? Eisen likes either New Orleans or Green Bay. Eisen said the key for New England could be Cincy vs. Houston. If the Bengals…

Westwood One analyst James Lofton joined the show to preview the NFL playoffs. Lofton hopes that someone makes a case for defense in this year’s playoffs. He noted it might be nice to see the 49ers make a run because they’re style is so different than the prevailing trends in the NFL. Here is Lofton’s…

NBC NFL analyst Tony Dungy joined the show to talk about the drama in Indianapolis. Dan asked Dungy what will happen with Peyton Manning. “It all really depends on how Peyton comes along in the next few weeks and how the rehab goes,” Dungy said. Dungy, however, said that if Peyton can go, there’s no…

NFL Network analyst Albert Breer joined the show to talk about the big stories around the league. Breer said that the Colts face a very tough decision, but eventually will go with Andrew Luck. “It’s a tough, tough call, but you have to go with the 22-year-old quarterback,” Breer said. Breer also weighed in on…

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Christian Ponder joined the show to talk about his rookie season, some of the teams he faced that are now in the playoffs and the Vikings’ draft plans. Dan asked Ponder if he’s been assured Minnesota won’t draft a quarterback. “I have been,” Ponder said. “I talked to our GM (Rick Spielman)…

In the year of the quarterback, Sports Illustrated chose four pretty good ones for the cover of their playoff preview.