The Dan Patrick Show – C&R: Lawrence, Mahomes, & Aliens

Date: January 7, 2026
Hosts: Covino & Rich (C&R), with Dan Patrick
Location: Live from Las Vegas

Episode Overview

This lively episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by Covino & Rich, blends sports analysis, playful banter, and audience interaction. Broadcasting live from Las Vegas, the crew examines the criticism surrounding Trevor Lawrence's NFL career trajectory, muses on the rare scenario of an NFL head coach working with his own son, explores the Las Vegas A’s naming conundrum (with an alien twist), and even makes time for Mahomes-themed trivia. The episode strikes a balance between humor, pop culture, and cogent sports insight, staying true to the hosts’ signature engaging style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trevor Lawrence: Is the Criticism Fair?

Segment: 01:56–06:43

• Topic: The expectations and public perception of Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.
• Rich’s List: Rich compiled a list comparing Trevor Lawrence’s career timeline against legendary QBs.
• Age & Expectation:
  • “We give Trevor Lawrence too much crap for not making it further than he has at this stage of his life.” — Rich (01:56)
  • “He's 26 years old and he's only in year five. He is a young dude.” — Rich (04:27)
• Perspective on QB Development:
  • Many iconic QBs didn’t win early (e.g., Elway, Favre, Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Stafford).
  • Super Bowl wins often come much later in a QB's career; instant success is rare.
  • “We all expect everyone to be Tom Brady...within a year or so it's like, tada, Super Bowl. And that's just not realistic.” — Rich (05:08)
• Impact of Team Environment:
  • “Where you end up does matter. And Trevor Lawrence is finally getting there now with the right coach. Right?” — Covino (08:11)
  • Comparisons to Mahomes and Purdy, who landed in favorable franchises with the right support.
• Impatience in Sports Culture:
  • “We live in the world of, to quote Ronnie Chang, prime. Now. We want instant gratification, instant results.” — Covino (06:13)

Notable Quote:

“If Trevor Lawrence wins one this year, I don't think it's a, oh, we knew he'd come around. I think it's, oh, right on time.” — Rich (06:13)

2. Coaching Family Bonds: The Deion & Shadour Sanders Hypothetical

Segment: 09:05–21:40

• Speculation: Rumors of Deion Sanders coaching in the NFL and potentially coaching his son, Shadour.
• Awkward or Awesome?
  • “Would that be awkward for him, for the team...? In the fight game...you see a dad training his son. But sometimes the son wants to outgrow that situation.” — Covino (10:36)
  • “It's only daddy ball if your kid sucks and you put him at shortstop...if your kid is legitimately one of the better players on the team, it's not daddy ball.” — Don, caller (15:30)
• Professional Level Parenting:
  • Rich reflects on coaching his own kids: "You never want to give your kid special treatment...your kids will listen to anyone but you." (09:45)
  • NFL is a different scale, but dynamics could still apply in unique ways if Deion were to coach his son.
• Historical Precedent:
  • Doc Rivers and Austin Rivers in the NBA are cited as an example of this situation working.
  • "If they win, it can work...If the player is good and they're objectively good...It won't matter." — Ben, caller (20:57)
• Potential Issues:
  • Nepotism accusations if player isn’t performing
  • The high stakes of wins and losses could strain family and team relationships

Memorable Moment:

“Imagine Shadour has a real crappy first quarter...Was he Benjamin? Then they go have Thanksgiving dinner together.” — Covino (14:17)

3. Hot Take Pop Culture: Tom Brady & Alix Earle and Ex Drama

Segment: 16:35–19:24

• Gossip Corner: Discussing rumors that Tom Brady and social media star Alix Earle were flirting at a New Year’s party.
• Impact on Ex-Boyfriends:
  • “Do you think Braxton Barrios was sick to his stomach seeing his ex girlfriend with Tom Brady in Saint Barts?” — Covino (17:19)
  • “When you are like, ‘yeah, me and my ex, you know, she's a hot model’...wait, my ex is rubbing Tom Brady's back in St. Barts. It'll make you feel some type of way.” — Covino (18:21)
• Humorous Reflection:
  • “It’d be like if my wife left me for, like, Colin Cowherd. Like, yeah, Rich national radio host. But, oh...” — Rich (19:02)

4. Showtime! Mahomes Trivia

Segment: 26:03–31:58

• Feature: NFL trivia game hosted with a Patrick Mahomes impersonator to lighten the sports talk.
• Competition:
  • Isaac Loewencron dazzles with his quick, encyclopedic NFL knowledge.
  • Fun, fast-paced, and occasionally self-deprecating:
    • “By the way, your knowledge at that level, I'm surprised you have a wife, honestly.” — Rich (29:23)
  • Contestants fielded questions such as: "Who was the first NFL QB to throw for over 40 touchdown passes in a season?" (Dan Marino)
• Voice and Banter:
  • Mahomes impersonator jokes about having January off for the first time and asking for Netflix recommendations.
• Reflecting on Wildcard Runs:
  • Moment to recall iconic wildcard teams and their Super Bowl journeys (Giants, Packers, Broncos, Ravens, etc.).

5. Las Vegas A’s Naming Conundrum & Alien Branding Banter

Segment: 32:09–44:49

• Trademark Trouble:
  • The Athletics’ move to Vegas stymied by denial of the "Las Vegas Athletics" name trademark.
  • “They lost their rights to the name...so what's the name gonna be? That's kind of interesting.” — Covino (32:30)
• Alien Rebrand Proposal:
  • “Should they lean into that Area 51, like aliens and UFO...that’s the number one answer on the board.” — Rich (33:02)
  • “Call them the Las Vegas A's. But the A’s are for Aliens.” — Covino (33:43)
• Other Name Ideas:
  • Space Invaders, Invaders (rhymes with Raiders), Vultures, Scorpions, Venom, Sin City Sinners, Cheetahs, Rat Pack, Showgirls, Burning Men
  • Listeners call and weigh in with names like Atheists, Slots, Vapes, Outlaws, and more.
• Branding and Logo Jokes:
  • “You keep the branding but just change the meaning. It’s gonna be an A—maybe put a little spaceship around it.” — Rich (33:51)
  • “I think it’s too silly. It’s too minor league.” — Covino (34:35)
• Pop Culture Tie-in:
  • “The first person to throw out the first pitch...that kid that saw the aliens in his backyard in Vegas.” — Producer (33:26)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• “We give Trevor Lawrence too much crap for not making it further than he has at this stage of his life.” — Rich (01:56)
• “If Trevor Lawrence wins one this year...right on time.” — Rich (06:13)
• “Where you end up does matter. And Trevor Lawrence is finally getting there now with the right coach.” — Covino (08:11)
• “It’s only daddy ball if your kid sucks and you put him at shortstop...if your kid is legitimately one of the better players on the team, it's not Daddy ball.” — Don, caller (15:30)
• “If the new guy’s cooler than you at what you’re known for...like, Braxton Barrios is a football player, but Tom Brady’s the football player.” — Covino (18:54)
• “Imagine Shadour has a real crappy first quarter...Was he Benjamin? Then they go have Thanksgiving dinner together.” — Covino (14:17)
• “Call them the Las Vegas A's, but the A’s are for Aliens.” — Covino (33:43)
• “You keep the branding but just change the meaning. Maybe put a little spaceship around it.” — Rich (33:51)

Highlighted Segments with Timestamps

• Trevor Lawrence’s narrative and QB development talk: 01:56–08:48
• Deion & Shadour Sanders discussion, coach-parent dynamics: 09:05–21:40
• Mahomes Trivia segment & Wildcard team reflections: 26:03–31:58
• Las Vegas A’s naming brainstorm—aliens, Sin City, and callers chime in: 32:09–44:49

Episode Flow & Atmosphere

True to their style, Covino & Rich keep the banter light, conversational, and interactive. They invite frequent listener calls, riff on pop culture tie-ins, and punctuate analysis with playful sarcasm and self-aware jokes. The Vegas setting adds glitz and an “anything goes” spirit to the brainstorming about the new A’s identity, fitting for an episode that darts between serious sports talk and comic hypotheticals.

For listeners new and old, this episode perfectly balances substantial sports conversation with pop culture fun—offering everything from serious insights about quarterback careers to outlandish pitches for alien baseball teams in Vegas.