The Dan Patrick Show
Hour 1 – Packers Are the Team to Beat, John Kuhn
Date: September 12, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick
Notable Guest: John Kuhn (Green Bay Packers analyst, former NFL fullback)
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Dan Patrick, alongside his regular crew, dives into the Green Bay Packers’ breakout start to the NFL season. He explores whether the Packers should now be considered the team to beat in the NFC, discusses the impact of the Micah Parsons trade, and is joined by Packers legend John Kuhn for insider perspective. The show blends sports analysis with humor, pop culture references, and classic Dan Patrick camaraderie.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Are the Packers the Team to Beat?
[08:20]
- Dan opens with a pointed take: “The Packers are the team to beat in the NFC right now. I don’t think you can argue that.”
- He emphasizes Green Bay’s convincing wins against recent playoff teams (Lions, Commanders): “They roughed them up and they looked impressive.”
- Statistical point: Last season, the Packers were always a scoring team (~20 points per game), but the difference in 2025 is a “defensive first team.”
- Dan lauds their ability to “hit the quarterback 12 times,” dramatically affecting opposing offenses.
Quote:
“If you’re going to hit the quarterback 12 times, now all of a sudden he’s back there and now he’s thinking…that’s value.” — Dan Patrick [09:30]
2. The Micah Parsons Effect & The Big Trade
[10:20]
- Dan claims Parsons’ stat line doesn’t show his full impact: “Let’s say somebody gets a sack and it’s not Micah Parsons, I can pretty much guarantee that Micah Parsons had something to do with that person getting a sack, or holding calls—that’s like a sack if you’re being held, and he’s the one being held.”
- Discussion on the price Green Bay paid for Parsons, but “you saw the difference. There’s only five or six players like that defensively. He might be at the top of the list.”
Quote:
“That’s why I know Jerry’s going to go to his grave saying he made a great deal trading away Micah Parsons. I think Green Bay paid too much for him, but you saw the difference.” — Dan Patrick [11:45]
- Dan cautions about managing Parsons’ snaps: “I want to ease him into the season...you have a shiny new toy, but it’s a long season.” [12:30]
3. Around the NFL: Eagles, Dolphins, and Key Upcoming Games
[15:00]
- Eyes on Eagles vs. Chiefs: “Going to Kansas City, that will have my attention.”
- Notable “must win-ish” games: Patriots-Dolphins, Broncos-Colts, Chargers-Raiders.
- College football quick hits: Wisconsin-Alabama, Georgia-Tennessee, Notre Dame-A&M.
4. Packers Fans & Polls: The “Dude” Factor
[17:00]
- Dan’s crew launches the “first ever dude poll question”—“Green Bay Packers: Dude?” capturing the sentiment of their hot start.
- Paulie highlights the Packers’ upcoming “winnable” schedule.
Quote:
“If you’re a Packer fan, you’re on national TV, wipe the floor with the Commanders, then you’ve got the rest of the weekend to watch football...you can just put your feet up, relax, no tension.” — Paulie [18:00]
5. Baseball Tangent: Aaron Judge & Joe DiMaggio
[20:20]
- Seton flags Aaron Judge tying Joe DiMaggio in all-time HRs.
- Dan doesn’t see DiMaggio as a classic home run hitter, but admires his overall greatness.
- Extended baseball discussion: pointing out Ted Williams' military service robbed him of potential stats, furthering his “greatest hitter ever” case.
6. Packers Player Spotlight: Tucker Kraft
[25:50]
- Jordan Love lauds new tight end Tucker Kraft:
“He just goes out there...takes the work from practice into the games and is consistent...just gotta keep building on with him.” — Jordan Love, via audio clip [26:45]
7. Jordan Love & Packers’ Offensive Evolution
[32:00]
- Love credited for steady improvement and keeping the offense “hot” early in games.
- John Kuhn (guest) underscores that if the Packers play a complete game, “scary what they might do.”
Feature Interview: John Kuhn (Packers Analyst & Former Player)
[38:20]
Dan welcomes John Kuhn for in-depth Packers talk:
- Kuhn is not tempering his excitement:
“I have not seen a defense rally and attack this football the way that this Packers defense is doing it this year.” — John Kuhn [41:20]
- Micah Parsons has “put a jetpack on their back and launched them.”
- On Josh Jacobs’ value at RB: “At some point in the fourth quarter, they're going to punch one in there...he's got 11 straight games with a rushing touchdown.”
On Jordan Love’s Passing & Spreading the Ball
“He's spreading the ball around...most receptions is his tight end, Tucker Kraft. The big yardages aren’t there, the touchdowns aren’t there yet, but he started both games so hot.” — Kuhn [46:30]
On Lambeau & Green Bay
“The appreciation and the admiration of the fans is second to none...it makes you want to play harder, and it makes you want to give back.” — Kuhn [50:50]
On Aaron Rodgers Stories
- Shares a tale of golfing at Augusta with Rodgers: “He gets so competitive that he doesn’t talk to us for about the first six or seven holes of the back nine…” [53:00]
- On Rodgers in the huddle: “He yelled at me…but I could yell back a little bit at him, and I think he appreciated that.”
Notable Quotes & Fun Moments
- Packers fans chanting:
“Thank you, Jerry! Thank you, Jerry!” in reference to Jerry Jones trading Micah Parsons. [37:00]
- Dan, on Parsons value:
“The other players around him, they’re going to love him come contract time. They’ll be like, thank you, sir. Thank you.” [1:14:00]
- Dan, self-effacing:
“I feel better than I did yesterday. I had the flu, all the vaccines—don’t do that, by the way. Results may vary.” [30:45]
Pack Show Moments & Running Bits
- Playful teasing of college football uniform aesthetics, font sizes, and “piping down the side” of pants—Paulie and Dan’s debate [1:20:00+]
- Throwback sports stories (Ted Williams, DiMaggio, etc.) keep things light and nostalgic
- Frequent acknowledgement of the crew: “Who has it better than we do? Nobody!”
- Dan’s Michael Jordan “flu game” reference after feeling sick:
“I was like your Scottie Pippen, holding you up.” — Marvin [32:00]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [08:20] Packers as NFC favorites
- [10:20] Micah Parsons’ impact & trade reaction
- [18:00] Packers fan experience and schedule
- [20:20] Aaron Judge & baseball history tangent
- [25:50] Tucker Kraft & Packers offense focus
- [38:20] John Kuhn interview starts
- [41:20] Kuhn on Packers defense
- [46:30] Kuhn on Jordan Love
- [50:50] Kuhn on Lambeau/Green Bay living
- [53:00] Aaron Rodgers Augusta golf story
- [1:14:00] Parsons’ ripple effect
- [1:20:00+] Uniform/lifestyle nostalgia & jokes
In Summary
Hour 1 of The Dan Patrick Show (Sept 12, 2025) is a lively, Packers-focused discussion blending in-depth NFL insights with trademark banter. Dan and the crew dissect Green Bay’s early dominance, the seismic effect of Micah Parsons, and the promise of Jordan Love’s new offense. John Kuhn’s guest appearance adds candid locker room and sideline color, with memorable stories about the culture of Green Bay and Aaron Rodgers’ legendary competitiveness. Tangents into baseball history and uniform fashion keep things fun and broad, making this hour a must-listen for sports fans—especially those cheeseheads in Green Bay.