Dan Patrick Show
Todd Fritz’ title for Ryan Leaf’s autobiography
Ryan Leaf talked about writing his autobiography earlier on the show. Todd Fritz came up with some titles: Turning Over a New Leaf (too easy Ryan’s Dope To Catch A Leaf Washington Fate Redemption or BUST The Ryan Game…..Picking Up The Pieces After Sliding Off The Board Turkey On Ryan Stop Calling Me Names Backdraft Taming The…
Read MoreRyan Leaf talks about why his NFL career didn’t pan out
Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf joined the show to talk about his career and what lessons can be learned from it. Leaf talked about what went wrong when he got drafted No. 2 overall in 1998. “I was a very entitled spoiled athlete at that time,” Leaf said. “I think being drafted later would have…
Read MoreNdamukong Suh weighs in on Favre, draft, competitive streak
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh joined the show to talk about his offseason and more. Suh talked about his bench press workout. He does a series of five reps from 225 to 345. His shoulder is hurt, so he has to scale it down a bit. Dan asked Suh who he regretted not being…
Read MoreWould you want to be No. 1 overall or a later pick?
We’ve been having a heated debate on the show today about whether you’d want to be a No. 1 overall pick or go later to an established team. There’s merits to both sides. You get paid a lot to go No. 1, but you may play behind a terrible line. If you go later you’ll…
Read MoreSee you tonight at Hooters in New York City for Draft at the Draft
Dan and the guys will be at Hooters at 211 W. 56th Street between Broadway and 7th. Come on, come all. We’ll talk draft, drink some beers, eat some wings.
Read MoreBlaine Gabbert makes his case for why he should be top QB
Former Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert joined the show to talk about Thursday’s draft. Gabbert said that he doesn’t know what team will take him. Dan asked if he’d be upset if he fell below No. 5. “No, not at all,” Gabbert said. “Whatever team wants me the most will draft me.” Gabbert said he hasn’t paid…
Read MoreDavid Stern comments on labor issues, Kings, Artest
NBA commissioner David Stern joined the show to talk about the state of the league. Here are some of his takes … — Stern said he’s confused watching the NFL Lockout. He said he doesn’t think Judge Susan Nelson understood the impact of her last ruling. He’s been working on these type of legal issues…
Read MoreAgainst the Grain: McLovin’s scenario for Cam Newton falling
By Andrew Perloff Here’s my write-up for SI.com of the theory I floated about Newton falling on Tuesday’s edition of Against the Grain: Cam Newton sits atop nearly every NFL mock draft, but there’s no guarantee he will be the first player selected Thursday night. Jimmy Clausen was on the top of some mock drafts…
Read MoreAndy Dalton said he’s hearing a wide range of draft possibilities
Former TCU quarterback Andy Dalton joined the show to talk about the upcoming NFL draft. He said he’s hearing all sorts of things and has no idea how long he’ll wait. He said he’s cool if friends and families have to wait around. Dalton said that he’s cool with Jen Brown coming over, even though…
Read MoreDarren Rovell talks about business issues around NFL draft
CNBC business reporter Darren Rovell joined the show to talk about some of the issues around the NFL Draft and other business topics. Rovell thinks that about 25 percent of the nation knows who Cam Newton is. About 97 percent know Michael Jordan. Rovell thinks Newton has to make it in the NFL to break…
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