The Dan Patrick Show (Hour 2 - Albert Breer Joins)

Date: November 28, 2025
Hosts: Jonas Knox & LaVar Arrington (in for Dan Patrick)
Guest: Albert Breer, Senior NFL Reporter, The MMQB

Episode Overview

This Black Friday edition of The Dan Patrick Show features Jonas Knox and LaVar Arrington filling in for Dan and company, delivering their trademark blend of sports analysis and humor. The episode dives deep into NFL headlines—including the impact of Micah Parsons in Green Bay, the ever-changing playoff races, and coaching conundrums—before welcoming Albert Breer to discuss college football’s biggest rivalry and NFL hot seats.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Micah Parsons' Impact in Green Bay & Dallas’ “Breakup”

• Green Bay’s Quiet Success: The hosts highlight how Micah Parsons has flourished with the Packers, flying "under the radar" compared to his high-profile time in Dallas.

  • "It's been pretty quiet, but it's been really effective... He's had a really good year and it's not gotten a lot of buzz." – Jonas (05:01)

• Shift in Dallas’ Defense: The Cowboys’ defense has become more run-stopping than the pass-rush-focused squad Parsons led, but both Dallas and Green Bay now look like division contenders.

  • "You look at what Micah Parsons added to that defense, it's just another... dynamic." – LaVar (07:00)

• Dallas vs. Green Bay: Who “Won”?

  • LaVar argues both teams have upgraded in their own ways, but trading away a "generational talent" like Parsons reveals possible ego-driven motives from Jerry Jones.
  • "Micah Parsons is a generational talent. He impacts the team in a profound manner—and that hasn't changed being in Green Bay" – LaVar (07:54)
  • "Trading him away because things got personal in the negotiations... Like, why would you let a guy like that walk?" – Jonas (11:40)

Memorable Moment:

• The boys riff on the difference in playing environments between Dallas and Green Bay, noting the tranquility and single-minded fandom in Green Bay.
  • "When you get to Green Bay, it's going to remind you of State College. It's not Dallas, it's not this big extravagant circus that Jerry Jones has created." – Jonas (08:45)

2. The Small-Town Football Culture in Green Bay

• The segment turns comedic as Jonas and LaVar swap stories about the simplicity and tight-knit nature of Green Bay, compared to city-centric franchises.
  • "If you ever go to a Green Bay Packers game... it literally is the neighborhood." – Jonas (14:20)
  • "The man is set financially for life ... I'm happy he gets an opportunity to just be appreciated." – LaVar (15:22)

[24:30] Albert Breer Joins the Show

3. Ohio State–Michigan: Rivalry Week Jitters & Logistics

• Breer’s Nervous Energy

  • Albert, an Ohio State alum, is openly anxious about the big game, and the show has fun poking at this.
    • "Thanks for getting my nerves going." – Albert (24:45)

• Travel Debates

  • A playful and surprisingly detailed discussion over Ryan Day’s decision to have the Buckeyes fly vs. bus to Ann Arbor.
    • "If you talk about going to the airport, boarding... getting off in Detroit... I would think driving might be faster." – Albert (25:34)
    • "I think you're reaching, AB, because you're trying to find something to blame if it goes wrong!" – Jonas (25:47)

4. NFL Headlines with Albert Breer

a) Baltimore Ravens’ Slump

• What's wrong with Baltimore? Breer points to the offense—specifically Lamar Jackson’s struggles and possible lingering injury effects.
  • "Lamar is still a great, great player, but... they don't look as dangerous offensively as they have." – Albert (28:35)
  • [28:08–31:22]

b) Are the Buffalo Bills Plateauing?

• Injuries, the transition from their “old core” to new signings, and whether this revamped group is championship-caliber.
  • "A lot of people said, is the window closing? I don't think that's it... Is this group that you've paid, is it good enough?" – Albert (32:55)
  • [32:01–33:46]

c) Minnesota Vikings’ Quarterback Dilemma

• Will the team remain patient with J.J. McCarthy or push for competition? Breer sees this as an organization at a crossroads between developing talent and satisfying a roster full of “prime” veterans.
  • "This isn't a team that can just throw seasons overboard in the name of quarterback development." – Albert (36:00)
  • [34:24–37:23]

d) Las Vegas Raiders: Brady, Carroll, and a Culture Clash

• Despite high-level hires and Brady's involvement, Breer sees an organization in the midst of a multi-offseason rebuild, with lingering friction between a “win now” staff and a front office focused on the long game.
  • "I think for the front office, there's a little bit of a different look... It was always going to take longer than that." – Albert (38:04)
  • [37:23–39:57]

e) NFL Hot Seats: Who’s Coaching for Their Job?

• Potential surprise: Todd Bowles in Tampa could feel pressure if the Bucs collapse; speculative scenarios for Tomlin (PIT) and Harbaugh (BAL) discussed.
  • "The one that everybody's going to bring up... if the seasons goes the wrong way... are going to be Baltimore and Pittsburgh." – Albert (40:37)
• Sean McDermott (BUF) – no "internal" sense of serious talks, but urgency grows as Josh Allen advances in age.
  • "It's a little bit like Tony Dungy in Tampa... Eventually there was urgency in Tampa, you do wonder if that will come up in Buffalo." – Albert (41:49, 42:15)

[43:51] Ohio State–Michigan Game Predictions & Reflections

• Breer expects a Buckeye win, citing defensive strength as the key—but shies away from boasting.
  • "I don't know how Michigan is going to score on Ohio. Ohio State hasn't really been scored on all year... I'm not pounding my chest here because I've learned my lesson." – Albert (45:09)
• The group reflects on previous games, the pressure on both sides, and how this matchup could shape coaching legacies.
  • "Last year changed Ryan Day in a way that I think will show up Saturday." – Albert (46:34)
  • "I've learned some lessons. I don't care if the win's by one or fifty—just get it done." – Albert (47:24)

Memorable Moment:

• Candid fandom meets self-awareness as Breer recalls his gameday ritual, beer tally, and crowd nerves before last year’s showdown.

Notable Quotes

• LaVar, on the difference Micah Parsons makes:
  "You add Micah Parsons, he's a generational talent. He impacts the team in a profound manner." (07:54)

• Jonas, on Jerry Jones’ handling of Parsons:
  "You wouldn't have had to do all that had you just gotten the deal done that everybody assumed you were going to get done. Because why would you let a guy like that walk?" (12:00)

• Albert Breer, on the Ohio State–Michigan matchup:
  "I'm not pounding my chest here because I've learned my lesson. On doing that, I do respect the rivalry more than some people on the other side do." (45:09)

• Albert Breer, on coaching hot seats:
  "The urgency in Tampa back then... you do wonder if that comes up in Buffalo [with McDermott and Josh Allen.]" (42:15)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:17 – Start of main segment, hosts introduce themselves and the “Black and Drac” running joke
• 05:01–09:53 – Deep dive: Micah Parsons’ impact on Green Bay & Dallas, and repercussions
• 14:20–19:00 – Green Bay’s small-town atmosphere, player lifestyle anecdotes
• 24:30–28:08 – Albert Breer segment begins; Ohio State–Michigan travel & nerves
• 28:08–33:46 – Ravens, Bills, and other NFL contenders analyzed
• 34:24–37:23 – Vikings QB future, development vs. win-now mandates
• 37:23–39:57 – Las Vegas Raiders’ long road toward competitiveness
• 40:09–43:46 – NFL coaches on the hot seat
• 43:51–47:29 – Ohio State–Michigan predictions, rivalry talk, and memorable game stories

Episode Tone & Style

Light-hearted, honest, and relatable—loaded with witty banter (e.g., "Black and Drac"), candid personal digressions, and in-depth, jargon-free sports analysis. The guest, Albert Breer, offers reserved but insightful commentary, especially on college football and NFL job security.

Summary

This episode delivers a holiday-tinged but always-engaging take on the current NFL and looming college football drama. Jonas & LaVar deliver strong chemistry, balancing humor with astute NFL and college takes, while Albert Breer brings both vulnerable fandom and typical MMQB-level detail. If you missed the show, this hour provides thorough context for league narratives, playoff races, and the high-stakes emotions of sports' greatest rivalry weekend.