The Dan Patrick Show

Hour 1 – MNF Recap, Coaches on the Hot Seat, Officiating the Tush Push

Date: November 11, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick (with Paulie, Dylan, Marvin, Fritzy, and Seaton O’Connor remote)
Guests Mentioned (not appearing in Hour 1): Reggie Miller, Chase Daniel

Episode Overview

Dan Patrick and the Danettes break down an eventful Monday Night Football game and dig into the ongoing NFL coaching carousel, particularly around coaches facing termination. The crew also debates the controversial “tush push” play, makes light of NFL uniform decisions, and sprinkles in humor and personal stories throughout the segment. The episode keeps a lively tone, blending sharp sports analysis with lighthearted banter reflective of the show’s signature style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Monday Night Football Recap: Eagles vs. Packers

• Game Quality & Team Assessment

  • Dan reflects on the defensive dominance and lackluster offensive play, especially highlighting the Packers' offensive woes despite high expectations and a well-paid quarterback.
  • “I kept thinking this defense is really good. That offense is not good at all.” – Dan Patrick (07:10)
  • The Eagles earned a “big win” on the road, but Dan’s take is that it was “not pretty.”
  • The Packers drop to third in their division, while Dan lauds the Lions as “the class” of the NFC North.

• Jordan Love’s Postgame Comments (~09:15)

  • Love: “We’re not getting any consistency right now. We’re not getting into a rhythm. ... I think we’re just kind of shooting ourselves in the foot right now.”
  • Dan laments the low scoring in Packers’ losses despite Jordan Love’s salary: “I need more out of a quarterback that I’m paying $220 million.”

2. Giants Fire HC Brian Daboll: The Coaching Carousel

• Daboll’s Firing & Front Office Dynamics

  • Dan questions the logic of firing Daboll while retaining GM Joe Schoen, highlighting organizational dysfunction:
    • “Isn’t this a classic? General manager wants to save his own job, so he recommends firing the head coach to make a statement to the fans but not fire himself.” (12:50)
  • The Jackson Dart quarterback saga is unpacked, with Dan noting the irony that the coach who pushed for Dart was fired while the GM who didn’t want him may get to stay.

• Giants' Recent Coaching History

  • Dan rattles off the Giants’ unsuccessful recent hires: “The Giants can’t find a coach. ... The Ben McAdoo situation, the era. Joe Judge was going to be the next Bill Belichick. ... Tom Coughlin’s not walking through the door. Bill Parcells isn’t walking through the door.” (16:44)

3. Analysis: Which NFL Coaches Are Actually Safe?

• The Danettes debate coaching job security across the league, riffing on which jobs are “untouchable”:
  • “Andy Reid is safe. Mike Tomlin ... Sean McVay is safe. Is Matt LaFleur safe? ... Is Sean McDermott safe in Buffalo? ... Sean Payton is safe...” (21:00)
• Discussion includes a list of coaches with the worst odds for Coach of the Year, hinting at who’s likeliest to be fired.
• Observational humor: “You kind of go in, if you take over Tennessee, Carolina, Cleveland, Jets, like, you know you’re going to get fired. The odds are not in your favor.” – Dan (24:50)

4. Eagles’ Fourth Down Call and the Tush Push Debate

• Controversial Coaching Decision (32:00–33:10)

  • Detailed second-guessing of Nick Sirianni’s decision on 4th and 6 to throw for the endzone instead of attempting a field goal.
    • “That would have been about a 50-yard field goal. You make it a touchdown game... It’s a much safer play. I didn’t understand ... as soon as Jalen Hurts went back to pass, I’m going, no, no.” – Dan
    • Paulie agrees, referencing Jake Elliott’s kicking stats.
  • Humor/parody: “It just screamed like I’m playing Madden, like I refuse to punt.” – Dylan

• Officiating the Tush Push & Calls for Change

  • Dan rails against missed false start calls during the Eagles’ “tush push” plays:
    • “It drove me crazy. ... Both guards start, false start, and they didn’t call anything.” – Dan (43:30)
  • The crew debates whether the play should be reviewable or outright banned if it cannot be officiated correctly.
    • “If you can’t officiate it, then it shouldn’t be in the game.” – Dan (44:00)
  • Paulie notes Eli Manning’s recent analysis, suggesting the false start by guards is “almost on purpose.”

5. Uniforms & Color Analysis

• Lighthearted take on the Eagles’ various green shades and sports aesthetics.
  • “Let’s decide what kind of green we’re going with. How about we pick a green and stay with it?” – Dan (15:15)
  • The official Eagles green is revealed to be “Midnight Green.”
  • Banter on why team colors often have little to do with the actual animals/mascots: “Why don’t we have, like, bald eagle colors?” – Dylan (49:38)

6. Acts of Kindness & Veterans Day Observance

• The Danettes share personal stories about random acts of kindness, particularly for veterans and service members (52:00–56:20).
  • Dan: “If you see somebody who has their hat on... please say hello to them. Ask them how their day is.”
  • Paulie and Fritzy tell stories about paying for meals for first responders and veterans.
• Dan pays tribute to veterans and encourages listeners to interact and express their gratitude.

7. Listener Call-ins and Community Engagement

• Callers discuss Kyler Murray’s career options, NFL preseason quality, and more.
• Creek in Tampa, a veteran, thanks Dan for the show’s welcoming atmosphere and brings up the upcoming Army-Navy game, prompting Dan’s reflection on the atmosphere at West Point (1:05:22).
• More lighthearted, community-focused call-ins and debates on show traditions.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Giants' Firing of Brian Daboll:

  “Isn’t this a classic? General manager wants to save his own job, so he recommends firing the head coach to make a statement to the fans, but not fire himself.”
  — Dan Patrick (12:50)

• On Packers’ Underwhelming Offense:

  “I need more out of a quarterback that I’m paying $220 million.”
  — Dan Patrick (08:30)

• On the Tush Push:

  “If you can’t officiate it, then it shouldn’t be in the game. ... They keep waiting for injury data. It feels like they’re rooting for injuries.”
  — Dan Patrick (44:00)

• On NFL Job Security:

  “You kind of go in, if you take over Tennessee, Carolina, Cleveland, Jets, like, you know you’re going to get fired. The odds are not in your favor.”
  — Dan Patrick (24:50)

• On Random Acts of Kindness:

  “It’s called an act of kindness. It’s not ‘kind of kindness’. You can’t put a price on kindness—well, apparently you can.”
  — Dan & Paulie (55:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 05:00 — Dan’s overview of the previous night’s MNF Eagles/Packers game.
• 09:15 — Jordan Love’s postgame press conference soundbite.
• 12:50 — Giants fire Brian Daboll; Dan critiques the power dynamics between GM and coach.
• 16:44 — The Giants’ inability to find a long-term head coach.
• 21:00 — Discussion begins on coaching job security league-wide.
• 32:00 — Eagles’ controversial 4th down play call examined.
• 43:30 — In-depth analysis and complaints about officiating the “tush push.”
• 49:38 — Eagles uniform color debate and naming of “Midnight Green.”
• 52:00 — Veterans Day reflections and acts of kindness stories.
• 1:05:22 — Veteran caller Creek in Tampa, Army-Navy game traditions.

Summary

Hour 1 delivers both sharp NFL analysis and strong show camaraderie. Dan and the Danettes dissect key NFL games and coaching drama, with recurring motifs of organizational dysfunction (especially with the Giants), and frustration over poor officiating. The segment features classic Dan Patrick humor—especially in debates on uniforms and Madden-like coaching decisions—while also making space for genuine gratitude and personal storytelling on Veterans Day. Listener calls further root the show in its sports-loving, “regular guy” community.

Further Listening Recommendations

• Tune in to the hour’s later segments for Reggie Miller’s perspectives and Chase Daniel’s film breakdowns.
• For more on the NFC landscape, see the hour two poll question: “Who wins the NFC: Bucs, Eagles, Lions, Packers, Rams, or Seahawks?”
• Episodes with in-depth quarterback analysis (like upcoming hour two with Chase Daniel) recommended for those interested in X’s and O’s.

The Dan Patrick Show Hour 1: A uniquely insightful and humorous sports radio hour—a heady mix of Monday Morning Quarterbacking, NFL hot seat reality checks, and heartfelt tributes to those who serve.