The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 1

Date: November 6, 2025
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A candid, insightful look at the evolving quarterback situation with the Arizona Cardinals—centered on Kyler Murray—and a wide-ranging, humor-laden interview with future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt. The episode explores NFL contract dilemmas, the pressures of sports stardom, and the differing lifestyles and challenges across major leagues, with reflections on leadership, injuries, and career choices.

Main Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. Arizona Cardinals: Kyler Murray's Status and Organizational Questions

• Kyler Murray's IR Placement

  • The Cardinals placed Kyler Murray on injured reserve (IR), making him ineligible for at least four weeks.
  • Contradictory messaging: Coach Jonathan Gannon had just reaffirmed Murray as starter, but soon after, Jacoby Brissett was announced as the starter, and Murray was sidelined for a month.
    Dan Patrick (04:16): “I said I thought something was up… Just feels like there's something going on there. It just doesn't match up that he's our quarterback to maybe not this week to now he's going to be put on the injured reserve list.”

• Contract Dilemmas & Leadership Questions

  • Dan compares the Kyler Murray and Tua situations; both were paid big contracts early despite lingering doubts.

  • “When you start to pay somebody and you pay them a year early... you have to, and it's just 50 million a year, I could be giving you 250 million. I reserve the right to be able to say to you, I want to see one more year.” (Dan Patrick, 06:22)

  • Cites concerns from inside sources (callers, reports) about Murray’s off-field habits and leadership.

• Poll Question Teasers

  • “Whose career would you like? J.J. Watt or Clayton Kershaw?”—sparking discussion about rings, lifestyle, and health.
    Poll debate starts: (17:03)

2. J.J. Watt Joins the Show

Watt’s Injury History

• Reveals the true toll of his playing career regarding procedures and surgeries.
  • “It’s definitely double digits.” (J.J. Watt, 25:22)
  • Watt jokes about a gruesome leg injury photo:
    • “I have a picture on my phone still of when I broke my leg and they opened it up and I don't know why they showed me that picture... It'll make you squirmish.” (J.J. Watt, 25:24)

Career Comparison: Watt vs. Kershaw

• “Championships won, I go Clayton.” (J.J. Watt, 27:04)
• Considers longevity, money, and health as factors.
  • “He’s probably made a quarter of a billion… Oh, 320 million. He probably hasn’t had double digit surgeries either, so that’s a plus.” (J.J. Watt, 27:39)

Inside Perspective: Kyler Murray and the Cardinals

• Input of players on IR decisions:
  • “They have some say... Are you going to be good in four weeks or not?” (28:16)
• Watt's take on the situation:
  • “There’s a lot of awkward stuff in the NFL… you have to find a way to win football games or you’re going to be out the door.” (29:14)

Transition to Broadcasting

• On broadcasting his brother’s games:
  • “Honestly, it's not nearly as bad as people think… I have consciously tried to keep it extremely unbiased.” (31:27)
• Prefers stadium energy over studio:
  • “I love the adrenaline, I love the atmosphere... It’s much more like being a player.” (32:11)

3. Rapid-Fire Q&A and Memorable Moments

Quarterback Stories & On-Field Tales

• Never sacked Patrick Mahomes; got Aaron Rodgers twice in one game (“did the belt celebration... he threw six touchdowns over my head, so that was a mistake.” – J.J. Watt, 36:10)
• Andrew Luck’s legendary politeness—“What a hit, J.J. what a nice hit, man.” (36:58)
• Respects QBs who take hits in stride; dislikes when they beg for flags.

Soccer Ownership and Family

• Updates on Watt’s soccer teams (Espanyol and Burnley) and jokes about his son’s probable lack of soccer endurance:
  • “Let’s be honest here, Dan, he’s in the 99th percentile for height and weight. He’s not going to have the endurance to be out there running for 90 minutes... he’s a big boy.” (J.J. Watt, 39:17)

Notable Quotes & Highlights (with Timestamps)

• Dan Patrick (06:22):

  “When you start to pay somebody and you pay them a year early... I reserve the right to be able to say to you, I want to see one more year. You may be bothered by that. I need to see one more year.”

• J.J. Watt (25:24):

  “When you can look inside and see your own bone and see all the vessels and everything and your muscles, it’ll make you squirmish.”

• J.J. Watt (27:04):

  “Championships won, I go Clayton.”

• J.J. Watt (29:14):

  “You have to find a way to win football games or you’re going to be out the door and whatever that takes... it’s a cover your ass society in this business.”

• J.J. Watt (36:58):

  “What a hit, J.J. what a nice hit, man.” (on Andrew Luck’s polite compliments after sacks)

• Dan Patrick (35:06):

  “Your goal is to find players like Sauce Gardner and Quincy Williams, isn’t it?”

Important Timestamps

• 04:16–11:00: Detailed breakdown of the Kyler Murray situation and NFL contract analysis
• 17:03–17:58: Poll question debate, Kershaw vs. Watt
• 24:26–27:52: Watt joins, injury history, career comparison, and transition
• 28:16–29:57: Watt’s take on IR decisions and Cardinals’ quarterback instability
• 31:27–33:07: On broadcasting, studio vs. stadium, and working with family
• 36:10–39:32: Watt’s favorite QB stories, transition to soccer ownership, thoughts on legacy

Tone and Style

• Dan Patrick: Wry, skeptical, analytical—probing deeply into league dynamics while keeping conversations light and relatable.
• J.J. Watt: Honest, dryly funny, resilient—a blend of warrior mentality and self-deprecating humor.

Summary Takeaway

Hour 1 of The Dan Patrick Show dives into NFL uncertainties and the realities of superstar careers, touching on everything from Kyler Murray’s problematic situation in Arizona to the deeply personal tradeoffs in sports—glory, pain, money, and lifestyle. J.J. Watt’s candor about injuries, coaching politics, and the lure of baseball stardom paint a full spectrum of what it means to be a modern athlete. Throughout, the show’s signature humor keeps the discussion lively and accessible.