The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: Best Football State, NFL Trade Deadline Reactions with Albert Breer
Date: November 5, 2025
Hosts: Dan Patrick & team
Guest: Albert Breer (Senior NFL Reporter, Monday Morning Quarterback)
EPISODE OVERVIEW
This lively hour of The Dan Patrick Show centers on two main themes: a debate over which U.S. state currently reigns supreme in football (college + NFL), and an in-depth analysis of the NFL trade deadline featuring insider Albert Breer. The hosts mix humor with analysis, contemplating both stat-driven arguments and the emotional side of fan life, while Breer breaks down trade winners, team strategies, and quarterback conundrums.
1. The Best Football State Debate
Segment Start: 02:31
Key Discussion Points
- Setup: The hosts revisit a late-hour topic from earlier: “What’s the best state for football right now—factoring in both college and NFL?”
- Indiana's Case: Paulie argues Indiana could be #1 since IU is #2 in the nation, Notre Dame is prominent, and the Colts are competitive. Basketball sneaks into the debate, but Dan keeps them focused on football.
- Traditional Powers:
- Texas is questioned; teams like the Texans and Cowboys are underachieving (05:11).
- California: College football is struggling (05:11), though the Rams and Niners are good and the Chargers “work.”
- Florida: Not in contention—Miami and FSU are underwhelming (05:35).
- Other mentions: Pennsylvania, Missouri, New York/New Jersey, and even Virginia (due to the Commanders) all get considered, with the hosts parsing pro/college splits.
- Fan Engagement: Polls and calls are invited, but few provide compelling alternate cases (07:47).
Notable Quotes:
- “I just can’t believe that we’re saying Indiana might be the best football state right now.” – Dan (09:32)
- “It’s a basketball state that wants to be a basketball state so bad, but they’re currently a football state.” – Paulie (09:39)
Timestamps of Key State Debates:
- Texas & Florida: 05:11–06:15
- California: 05:11–05:30
- New York/New Jersey: 08:02–08:48
- Pennsylvania: 08:48–09:07
2. Kyler Murray’s Future & the Scrambling Quarterback Model
Segment Start: 10:05
Key Discussion Points
- Arizona Cardinals QB Situation: Jacoby Brissette is starting over Kyler Murray. Dan questions whether Murray is truly healthy, noting odd signals from head coach Jonathan Gannon (10:31).
- Long-Term Prospects: The hosts question whether we’ve seen Murray’s ceiling and discuss the challenges of mobile QBs maturing into true pocket passers.
- Historical Comparisons:
- Michael Vick and Steve Young are named as mentors Murray could learn from. Dan highlights Young’s progress as both a runner and a pocket passer.
- Lamar Jackson’s “scrambler” label is debated, with stats showing he’s more efficient than critics admit (15:12).
- Quarterback Era Shifts: Discussion around changing attitudes on mobility and what it takes to win Super Bowls.
Notable Quotes:
- “Kyler Murray should be at that place in his career where he can beat you from the pocket. But I don’t know if he can.” – Dan (11:32)
- “If he’s going to win a Super Bowl, it’s going to be… from the pocket.” – Dan (14:11)
- “[Lamar Jackson's] touchdown-to-interception ratio is second all time probably to Aaron Rodgers.” – Dan (15:29)
Timestamps:
- Kyler Murray/Brissette situation: 10:05–11:20
- Steve Young as a mentor: 12:51
- Lamar Jackson stats: 15:12–16:10
3. NFL Trade Deadline Breakdown with Albert Breer
Segment Start: 22:44
Key Discussion Points
"Who Won the Trade Deadline?" (23:15)
- Cowboys:
- Major defensive retooling—swapping out Micah Parsons for Quinn and Williams, saving $20 million/year, and gaining draft capital.
- “If they’re able to maximize Quinn and Williams… you got the foundation of your defense.” – Albert Breer (24:00)
- Colts:
- Aggressively added core pieces, “all in” on Daniel Jones.
- “This takes away your opportunity to go and get a quarterback over the next few years… which tells you they’re all in on Daniel Jones.” – Albert (25:03)
"Are the Colts Building to Beat the Chiefs?" (27:01)
- Their moves are seen as a direct response to KC’s dominance: “The way to beat the Chiefs is you have to disrupt their passing game and you have to hit Patrick Mahomes.” – Albert (27:24)
"Teams That Surprised by Doing (or Not Doing) Moves" (28:27)
- Rams: Expected more aggressive adds, given their recent “all-in” history.
- Bills: Shock that they didn’t add to DT given their injury situation.
"Why Didn’t the Raiders Trade Max Crosby?" (30:10)
- Reasons: At 28, Crosby is viewed as part of the next contender window. Also, the front office didn’t want to “screw the coaching staff” (30:18).
"Jets’ Rebuild and Fan Outlook" (32:21)
- The Jets are embracing youth and loading up on future draft picks.
- “If your owner has enough patience… you have a chance to build a good roster over the next year and a half.” – Albert (34:48)
"Kyler Murray and Tua: Who Would You Rather Have?" (35:52)
- Breer favors Tua (“Tua, probably. I don’t know… the problem with Kyler would be…” – 35:58).
- Describes Murray’s style as “tendency to bail out of the pocket… it puts other players in tough spots” (36:05).
Notable Quotes
- On the Colts and Daniel Jones: “It really does mean they’re in on this core and they’re in on Daniel Jones going forward beyond just this year.” – Albert Breer (27:01)
- On Jets’ plan: “That’d be the optimistic Jets fan view of it. If your owner has enough patience…” – Albert (34:48)
- On why Max Crosby stayed: “He’s still young enough where you could see getting good enough fast enough… and they didn’t want to put their coaches in a tough spot.” – Albert (30:18)
Timestamps
- Winner/Loser overview: 23:15–27:24
- Teams that stood still: 28:27–30:10
- Max Crosby discussion: 30:10–32:17
- Jets' future: 32:17–34:48
- Kyler/Tua: 35:52–37:22
4. Lightning Round: Revisiting the Football State Debate & Breer's Backstory
Segment Start: 37:31
- Dan returns to the "best football state" challenge, asking Breer for his pick.
- California’s pro teams are stacked but college is thin; Indiana gets the nod if only including IU, Notre Dame, and the Colts (37:31).
- Breer shares a personal anecdote: he grew up in a family of Michigan alums but “didn’t get into Michigan… so I went to Ohio State.” (39:16)
- “I'm the black sheep.” – Albert Breer (39:22)
5. Light-Hearted Wrap: Tom Brady Cloning His Dog
Segment Start: 46:56
Key Story
- Tom Brady has reportedly cloned his deceased family dog, Juni, using a biotech firm he’s involved with (47:55).
- The crew debates if they would do the same, musing about the ethics and costs of animal cloning—drawing light 'Pet Sematary' parallels and laughter about Brady’s possible interest in human cloning for himself.
Notable Quotes:
- “Would you do that with your dog? Clone them?” – Dan (50:06)
MEMORABLE MOMENTS & HUMOR
- “Our favorite Commanders caller is from Virginia. So we’ll count Virginia.” – Dan poking fun at fan geography (06:46)
- “Cs get degrees.” – Dan, with a closing zinger regarding college admissions (42:21)
- “I have had great dogs. Great pets. I don’t think I want to clone them. I would just get another dog.” – Dan on Brady’s dog cloning story (48:35)
KEY SEGMENT TIMESTAMPS
- 02:31 – Show content formally begins / Football state debate starts
- 10:05 – Kyler Murray/quarterback discussion
- 15:12 – Lamar Jackson and passing stats reveal
- 22:44 – Albert Breer interview begins (trade deadline breakdown)
- 27:01 – Colts’ motivation and “beating the Chiefs” strategy
- 32:21 – Jets’ long-term plan per Breer
- 35:52 – Kyler vs. Tua debate
- 37:31 – Returning to “best football state”; Breer’s college story
- 46:56 – Tom Brady dog cloning segment
TONE AND STYLE
The episode is a classic example of Dan Patrick’s blend of sports savvy and humor, with plenty of friendly banter, quick polls, and smart questions for his NFL insider guest. Breer provides detailed analysis while bantering comfortably with Dan, leading to a relaxed but information-rich conversation. The latter part of the hour balances football intensity with lighter, offbeat stories.
Summary Prepared For:
Listeners who want the sharpest insights and best laughs from the November 5, 2025 second hour of the Dan Patrick Show, especially those interested in the pulse of American football and the NFL’s inner workings.