The Dan Patrick Show: Hour 1 – Tyreek Hill Goes Down, MLB Playoffs Begin

Date: September 30, 2025
Podcast Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this lively hour, Dan Patrick and the team react to major NFL storylines—most notably, the season-ending injury to Dolphins star Tyreek Hill, the Bengals’ embarrassing loss to the Broncos, and whether teams like the Jets, Bengals, Titans, and Saints have already “punted” on their seasons. The hosts also take a lighter look at topics like what constitutes being “tall,” discuss MLB’s wild card matchups, and riff on uniform aesthetics. The show features trademark banter, humorous tangents, and classic sports radio debate.

MAIN SEGMENTS & DISCUSSION POINTS

1. Dolphins Hold Off Jets, Tyreek Hill Injury Fallout (03:37, 27:21)

• Headline: Miami wins a narrow, messy contest against the Jets, but at a steep cost: Tyreek Hill is out for the season with a dislocated knee and torn ligaments.
• Dan’s Perspective: “You get a win, but you lose Tyreek Hill. Now you start to think about a bigger picture here… Even if he does [return], doesn’t feel like it’s a one-year thing.” (04:27)
• Team Banter: They debate if Miami can recover, citing how Hill was a potential trade target given his contract, and that the team must “think about the business side” now (29:01).
• Tua Tagovailoa Soundbite & Reaction: The Dolphins QB emphasizes “next man up”—“I think it was one of those where collectively we knew we needed to step up in general, regardless of who’s in… We shouldn’t lack the way we play” (28:33).
• Dan on Hill’s Injury: Wonders if Hill’s fired-up demeanor when carted off was adrenaline,“The element of shock… Sometimes it takes over your body and sometimes, you know, gives you energy or shocks you. And that was just a weird reaction when he was being carted off.” (29:15)
• Contract Implications: Hill’s set for a massive $36M contract year; the Dolphins could walk away and take a $25M dead cap hit, sparking debate on Miami’s future plans (30:00).

2. Bengals Embarrassed by Broncos, QB Troubles, and Season Prognosis (03:37, 10:02, 37:09)

• Recap: The Bengals are trounced by the Broncos 28-3, compounded by turnovers and a lifeless performance.
• Dan’s Take: “It felt like there was one NFL team on the field and then there was a college football team. …that was not football.” (04:10)
• QB Carousel Talk: Dan and Paulie argue if the Bengals should trade for a vet: “Can you get somebody who is a starting quarterback…Kirk Cousins or Russell Wilson? If not, you’ve already punted on the season.” (04:00)
  • “You lose Joe Burrow, you can’t replace him. But can you get a reasonable facsimile?” (04:00)
• Stat of the Day: Cincinnati’s offense has been historically bad: “In the previous nine years, the Bengals had fewer than 175 yards of offense twice. They’ve done so three times in the last four games.” (06:55)
• Future Outlook: Dan and callers debate if it’s time to trade away stars, e.g., “Would you trade Chase at the trade deadline?” (44:24). Dan is adamant: “There’s really only one other receiver you would trade for Jamar Chase. …And even then I wouldn’t make the trade.” (44:56)
• Fan Frustration: Jamar Chase “confronted his coach,” which the coach tried to spin positively, but Dan says, “He’s actually really, really angry. How are you going to solve that?” (05:55)
• On Tanking: “You don’t want to waste a season—and that’s what you’re going to do if you lose Joe Burrow.” (04:00)

3. The Jets: Close But Flawed, QB Future, and “Better Than Their Record?” (07:46, 09:21)

• Close Losses: “The Jets…they could easily be 2-2. Now they’re 0-4. They don’t feel 0-4.” (04:58-05:03)
• Sloppiness and Penalties: Dan points out coaching problems, calling out “three penalties in a span of four plays” (07:52) and trouble getting to the line on time; “If you can’t get out of the huddle and get to the line…move your huddle two yards closer.” (08:33)
• Talent Analysis: “Garrett Wilson—he’s great—but other than that? …Jets should be a little more formidable.” (08:55)
• QB Woes and Future: “They’ll draft a quarterback and start this thing all over again because they have no money invested in Fields.” (09:41)
• Poll Results: 83% of their audience agrees: “The Jets are who we thought they were.” (28:10)

4. Team Polls: Who’s “Already Done” for the NFL Season? (10:02–11:38, 28:15)

• Poll Question: “Which NFL team is already most done?”—Bengals, Jets, Saints, Titans. Titans win “Congratulations, Titans. You have about 35% of that vote.” (28:15)
• Dan's Take: “The Titans…just feel like they’re just lost…maybe we’ll regroup next year…” (10:27)
• Group Consensus: Saints are “bad, but don’t feel as inept as the Titans”; Dylan Gabriel probably starting for the Browns soon (11:38).

5. MLB Wild Card Talk: Playoff Urgency vs. Background Noise (13:11–14:49)

• Baseball Excitement Level: Todd’s poll: “MLB wild card round…let’s go, I’ll glance at it, or I’ll wait for the divisional round?” (13:11)
• Candid Replies: Marvin says, “I will be taking periodic peeks in the background,” and admits, “I loved [baseball] more in the ‘70s and ‘80s.” (13:37)
• Dan’s Perspective: “Baseball has instant urgency. They also schedule it so you could watch all four games back to back, and it’s all on national TV.” (15:13)
• Uniform Debates: “Broncos, stop trying so hard…you have iconic uniforms, you don’t need to reinvent them. Dolphins, that’s a bad look.” (15:28)
• Uni Hot Takes: “When you’re a bad team, your uniforms look bad.” (15:36)

6. Tangent: “What Height Is Tall?” Banter (16:33-19:44)

• Classic Side Conversation: Dan and Marvin debate what qualifies as “tall”—“To me, tall is six-two. …Marvin tried to shoehorn, yeah, if you’re 6ft tall, you’re tall.”
• Seaton’s Data: “Average height of a male in the US is 5’9”. Marvin is significantly taller than that.” (17:57)
• Group Consensus: Six-three and above is definitely “dang, that dude’s tall,” but Marvin at 6’0” is above average, “not tall.”
• Quote: “You’re not tall. You’re above average, piece of chocolate. Respectfully.” (19:14, Dan)

7. Coachespeak: Penn State’s James Franklin on Losing Big Games (30:28–35:15)

• Setup: The team jokes about what James Franklin will say after another big loss, offering mock answers full of coach clichés.
• Franklin’s Real Answer (33:13): “I get that narrative…It’s factual. It’s the facts. But I try to look at the entire picture and what we’ve been able to do here. But at the end of the day, we gotta find a way to win those games. …And I take ownership and I take responsibility.”
• Dan’s Analysis: “They’re great, except for when they have to be great…My approach to them is similar to what I’ve said before about Lamar Jackson—you’re great now, be great on the biggest stage.” (35:27)

8. Eagles WR A.J. Brown, Bible Quotes & Social Media Drama (44:56–50:48)

• Context: A.J. Brown refuses to talk postgame, posts a Bible verse: “If you’re not welcome, not listened to, quietly withdraw. Don’t make a scene. Shrug your shoulders and be on your way.” (46:47)
• Dan’s Critique: “You’ve already made a scene. You posted it, you made a scene, and then you don’t want to talk about it. Make up your mind.” (47:24)
• Target Frustration: “The Eagles had 448 pass attempts last year. That was last in the NFL… You’re not gonna get a lot of targets.” (48:34)
• Dan’s Summation: “This is where you get a championship and then you start thinking about you. …This happens a lot. Got my ring, now I want my touches.” (49:46)
• Paulie’s Snark: “Thou shall not complain about targets…Leviticus.” (50:26)

9. Fun Segments & Notable Banter

• Altar Boy Stories (50:32): The crew swaps tales about being altar boys, recalls “incense always made me nauseous,” and delivers some trademark self-deprecating humor.
• Hand Size Gags: Seaton brags, “My hands being bigger than yours… Not even close. Best dub I’ve ever taken by far.” (20:39)
• Passive Aggressive “Passhole” T-shirts: “Available at danpatrick.com. Tomorrow’s the last day to get this really popular T-shirt.” (27:32)

MEMORABLE QUOTES

• Dan Patrick (on Tyreek Hill):

  “Even if he does [return], doesn’t feel like it’s a one-year thing… You have to look at the business side now.” (04:27, 29:01)

• Dan Patrick (on the Bengals):

  “It felt like there was one NFL team on the field and then there was a college football team. That was not football.” (04:10)

• Tua Tagovailoa (on Tyreek Hill’s absence):

  “We feel as if the next man up and we shouldn’t lack the way we play, the style of our play. We shouldn’t lack any of that.” (28:50)

• Dan Patrick (on the Jets):

  “If you can’t get out of the huddle and get to the line of scrimmage on time, how about you move your huddle two yards closer?” (08:33)

• Poll Results (Seaton):

  “83% who we thought they were.” (28:12, re: the Jets)

• Dan Patrick (on Marvin's height):

  "You’re not tall. You’re above average, piece of chocolate. Respectfully." (19:14)

• Dan Patrick (on A.J. Brown's cryptic Bible post):

  “You’ve already made a scene. You posted it, you made a scene, and then you don’t want to talk about it. Make up your mind.” (47:24)

TIMESTAMPED HIGHLIGHTS

• Tyreek Hill injury and Dolphins fallout: 03:37–07:46, 27:21–30:28
• Bengals woes and QB talk: 03:37–11:26, 44:24–45:00
• Jets close games and future: 07:46–09:58, 28:02
• NFL “already done” poll: 10:02–11:38, 28:15
• MLB playoff talk: 13:11–15:28
• Uniform hot takes: 15:28–16:33
• ‘What is tall?’ side debate: 16:33–19:44
• James Franklin coachespeak segment: 30:28–35:15
• A.J. Brown/Bible quote social media saga: 44:56–50:48
• Altar boy stories & hand size banter: 50:32–52:35

TONE & STYLE

• Signature Dan Patrick Show: A mix of irreverent humor, genuine sports insight, heated debate, and meandering banter.
• Language: Conversational, playful, at times sarcastic (“You’re not tall. You’re above average, piece of chocolate. Respectfully.”)
• Audience Engagement: Encourages poll participation, takes fan calls, and riffs spontaneously on trending topics and locker room talk.

SUMMARY

This episode delivers the quintessential Dan Patrick Show experience: incisive NFL commentary with the big news of Tyreek Hill’s injury, a breakdown of which teams have already lost hope for the season, and a glimpse into how modern athletes handle media drama. Dan and the team balance insightful sports analysis with playful banter—debating everything from NFL uniforms to what constitutes being tall, and swapping personal altar boy tales. Whether poking fun at coachspeak or dissecting why fans can’t “flip the switch” on MLB playoffs, this hour is fast-paced, thoughtful, and always entertaining.

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