Dan Patrick Show
Least Valuable Defensive Position?
PFF lead draft analyst Trevor Sikkema joined DP to break down positional value and how Pro Football Focus evaluates elite players. He explained how Aaron Donald’s dominance grades out alongside legends like J.J. Watt, while also noting linebacker is often the least valuable defensive spot in terms of wins above replacement. Sikkema highlighted Pat Surtain’s…
Read MoreBen DiNucci: From NFL Backup to Broadcast Booth
Ben DiNucci has found perspective in life after the NFL. The former Cowboys quarterback reflected on his five-year career, describing it as something he’s grateful for, even if it didn’t follow the path of a star starter. DiNucci shared the story behind his viral social media post of drinking a beer after being cut, a…
Read MoreCan Penn State Finally Break Through?
CBS analyst Rick Neuheisel didn’t hold back on college football’s biggest topics. He likes Penn State to win the Big Ten, saying James Franklin has the schedule and talent to finally break through. In the SEC, he’s rolling with LSU, calling QB Garrett Nussmeier a legit talent. On the playoff, Neuheisel believes the Big Ten…
Read MoreCollinsworth: Get the Ball Out Quick
Cris Collinsworth joined the show with some sharp football insight. He opened with a hilarious Howard Cosell memory involving a speedo and Mark Gastineau, before breaking down what he sees most from rookie quarterbacks…holding the ball too long. Collinsworth explained how timing is taught and praised coaches like John Harbaugh for tailoring schemes to Lamar…
Read MoreEd Werder: Jerry Jones Thrives on Theater
Cowboys insider Ed Werder gave a look into Dallas, starting with his first impression of Jerry Jones: “a huge personality” destined to dominate headlines. Dallas hasn’t won a title in 30 years, but the drama still sells. He weighed in on Micah Parsons’ standoff, Dak Prescott’s contract, and how this year marks the first time…
Read MoreTampa Struggles to Canton
Hall of Famer Steve Young joined to talk Jerry Jones, rookie quarterbacks, and the evolution of the preseason. Reflecting on his own career, he admitted it was hard to imagined the Hall of Fame after his rough start in Tampa, though he always trusted his teammates. On today’s NFL, Young said rookie QBs are more…
Read MoreThe Story Behind Fogerty’s Hall of Fame Guitar-Bat
Rock legend John Fogerty joined to reflect on music, baseball, and his latest project. He lit up recalling his Rock Hall song, noting the guitar-bat was his idea. Fogerty set the record straight that “Brown Eyed Handsome Man” was about Jackie Robinson, not Joe DiMaggio. At 80, he’s celebrating a milestone—finally regaining ownership of his…
Read MoreAlbert Breer Weighs In on Harbaugh, Sanders, and a London Super Bowl
Albert Breer of MMQB weighed in on a wide range of NFL topics, from Urban Meyer’s criticism of Jim Harbaugh’s punishment to the future of a London Super Bowl. Breer said Harbaugh’s NCAA ban likely won’t touch his NFL career, while a London Super Bowl is more a matter of timing than possibility. On Shedeur…
Read MoreBrowns The NFL’s Most Fascinating Team
Ross Tucker has his eyes on the Browns as the NFL’s most intriguing team, thanks to their endless quarterback shuffle that could set a record. He also points to the Colts as a study in contrasts—front offices and fans often fall in love with raw upside, but coaches want quarterbacks they can trust. That’s why…
Read MoreOhtani in Relief in October?
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior pulled back the curtain on his unique role. Some nights he’s a strategist, other nights a therapist, part of managing arms through the grind. He admitted most pitchers know him from the infamous 2003 Bartman game, but his focus now is Ohtani, a one-of-one talent who can overpower hitters like…
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