The Dan Patrick Show

Episode: Hour 2 – Devin McCourty, The Best Week
Date: September 19, 2025
Host: Dan Patrick & the Danettes (Fritzi, Seaton, Marvin, Paulie)
Notable Guest: Devin McCourty (NBC/Former Patriots DB)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show combines classic humor, insightful sports debate, and a healthy dose of nostalgia as Dan and the guys discuss the week in football, quirky stories of sports-inspired baby names, and welcome three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty for expert analysis. The hour is packed with discussion about must-win games, NFL officiating controversies, intriguing match-ups, and a rapid-fire phone segment about sports names and their unexpected legacies.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Seaton's Game Day Plans and Show Housekeeping

• Timestamps: 04:00–04:50
  Dan asks Seaton about his plans for the Oklahoma-Auburn game tailgate, and plugs show merchandise.
  • Seaton discusses his excitement and the Fox Sports Radio tailgate tour:
    "Look for a big trailer that says tailgate...I'll be right there." (04:32)

2. Dolphins vs. Bills Recap and NFL 'Must Win' Game Debate

• Timestamps: 04:50–08:18
  Discussion of the Dolphins' loss to the Bills and the concept of a "must-win" game.
  • Dan emphasizes the significance of Miami's 0-3 start and the Bills' clean play with zero turnovers:
    "The Bills didn't commit a turnover...first time in franchise history." (05:19)
  • Josh Allen (audio clip):
    "Sometimes you've gotta put the pedal down a little more...just understanding where you're at." (05:51)

3. Eli Manning’s Restaurant Story & Athletes Asking for Favors

• Timestamps: 08:18–11:38
  Amusing anecdote about Jackson Dart asking Eli Manning for a reservation at the ultra-exclusive Four Charles Prime Rib.
  • Dan:
    "He's asking, hey, could you get me in?...There’s eight tables, 6:30." (08:32)
  • Todd Fritz weighs in:
    "Don't you have to warm things up with Eli with a couple football related questions before you ask for a reservation?" (09:23)
  • Seaton brings athlete hierarchy:
    "Even though you're, you know, an NFL quarterback, there's still a hierarchy of people over you that get access to things like that." (11:59)

4. Poll Question: 2020 Quarterback Class

• Timestamps: 12:50–13:29
  Seaton mentions the poll: "Besides Jalen Hurts, which 2020 draft QB will have the best career?"
  • Justin Herbert leading, Tua with just 1% of the vote.
  • Dan notes Hurts "should be" in—but is already considered best.

5. College Football Preview

• Timestamps: 13:29–14:32
  Dan previews Michigan vs. Nebraska and other games, wondering if Notre Dame is "done" with another loss.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

On NFL 'Must Win' Games

• Dan Patrick:
  "Miami, you don’t think of must-win games like the third week of the season. Like the Chiefs feel like a must-win situation against the Giants." (06:23)

On Eli Manning & Restaurant Clout

• Dan Patrick:
  "That’s a great set up by Eli, by the way. Four Charles is one of the tougher restaurants to get into." (08:32)
• Todd Fritz:
  "Even if it’s phony, don’t you have to warm things up with Eli with a couple football-related questions before you ask for a reservation…?" (09:23)

On Baby Names Inspired by Athletes

• Dan Patrick (about a caller):
  "You have a friend who named his kid Four? ...Oh, Thor!" (15:12)
• Paulie:
  "There’s a pressure to be jacked if your name’s Thor." (16:18)
• Devin McCourty:
  "One of my good friends, his son's 8 now, and he's a Brady. When you're walking around, you meet so many kids named Brady..." (32:26)
• Caller:
  "My full name is Otto Graham. Like the hall of fame quarterback from the Cleveland Browns who I never saw play." (38:08)

On Childhood Nicknames

• Todd Fritz, on his own:
  "I was always like Fritzi or, you know, Toddy Joe, because my middle name is Joseph or TJ a little bit once in a while. Little Biff, my manager, called me in Little League…” (18:35)
• Dan Patrick:
  "You're clearly over it." (19:09)

Featured Interview: Devin McCourty

Timestamps: 25:03–36:14

Segment Highlights

- NFL Officiating & The “Tush Push”

Dan: “Why didn’t the officials call those false starts on the Eagles?” (26:21)
Devin:
"I think...it's tougher than we think...But when you lose in a close three-point game, that letter [warning] doesn't help you at all.” (26:33)

- Chiefs vs. Giants: “Must-Win” Status

Dan: “Is this a must win situation for the Chiefs against the Giants?” (27:08)
Devin:
"I think so. You can't go 0-3 and just keep losing and hoping...your championship pedigree is gonna make them feel like they have to go win this game." (27:13)

- Dolphins vs. Bills, and What Miami Lacks

Devin:
"They need Tua to be the guy that we watch Buffalo and Josh Allen, that no matter how the game goes, if I get enough chances, I'll go win the game...I think they need to start to see that from Tua." (28:32)

- On Defending QBs Who Won’t Go Deep

Dan: “How does it affect you defensively if a QB won’t throw downfield?” (29:37)
Devin:
“As a DB, it tells you: be aggressive. They're not throwing the ball really deep...So you see Buffalo, they're packing the middle of the field.” (29:57)

- Defending Against Speedsters:

Devin:
"When you're out there, you know he's faster than you...you got to have a plan...I'm not gonna have to cover this fast dude for eight seconds because the ball should be coming out fast.” (31:08)

- Baby Names: Would He Ever Name His Kid “Brady”?

Dan: “You wouldn’t have named your children Brady, would you?” (32:44)
Devin:
"I love Tom, but Brady wasn't coming in my house. No kids Brady." (32:48)

- Rams vs. Eagles Outlook

Devin:
"The Rams are itching at this rematch...I think the key for the Eagles is going to be to get the passing game going." (33:26)

- Which QB Would Devin Rather Face?

Dan: "If I said you had to face Herbert, Hurts, Allen, Jackson, who do you want to play?” (35:27)
Devin:
"I would pick Herbert...Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, we're not even signing up for that." (35:37)

Other Listener & Crew Highlights

Callers Share Funny/Awkward Athlete-Inspired Name Stories

• Jacob McMahon, Thor (misheard as “Four”); “Poseidon”, “Atlas”, “MacGyver” (16:35); “Tyson” after Tyson Fury (17:36); “Peyton” from Peyton Manning (49:33); “Turner” for Justin Turner, “Davis” after Davis Love (51:37).
• One caller’s girlfriend was almost named Payne Stewart (48:12).

Best Week in Sports Segment

• Todd Fritz: Seattle Mariners' win streak (46:22)
• Seaton: Noah Lyles, track world champion (46:39)
• Marvin: Texas A&M football (46:59)
• Paulie: Clayton Kershaw’s retirement trajectory (47:09)
• Quote: Dan: "I don’t think they’re the favorites to win the World Series. I think the Phillies are..." (47:41)

Segment Timestamps Guide

• 04:00 Seaton's tailgate plans; show updates
• 05:19 Bills/Dolphins recap; Josh Allen comments
• 08:18 Eli Manning story; athlete perks
• 12:50 Poll question: best 2020 draft QB
• 13:29 CFB weekend preview
• 25:03 Devin McCourty interview (Main content)
• 36:14 Callers discuss wild athlete-inspired names
• 46:22 “Best Week in Sports” crew picks segment

Tone, Style, & Feel

Light-hearted, conversational, full of inside jokes and accessible sports analysis. The chemistry between Dan and his crew fosters a sharp mix of sports intellect and banter, making the topic switches—between legitimate NFL breakdowns and the absurdity of “MacGyver” as a baby name—seamless and entertaining.

Summary Takeaway

If you love NFL talk with both humor and gravitas, quirky asides about sports names, and real insight from recent players (Devin McCourty), this hour delivers. You’ll leave with a clear sense of the NFL’s week ahead, the sometimes odd relationship between fame and everyday requests (even for NFL QBs), and a reminder that “Brady” may be the sports baby name of the decade—but “Belichick” is safe for now.