The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: Indoor Golf, Mike Florio

Date: March 4, 2026
Podcast: The Dan Patrick Show (Hour 2)
Host: Dan Patrick (with the Danettes)
Featured Guest: Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk)

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show dives deep into the NFL quarterback carousel, focusing heavily on Kyler Murray’s potential future, trade rumors, and broader conversations about quarterbacks like Tua Tagovailoa and Malik Willis. The show also provides insights into NFL draft strategy, the retirement of Bears center Drew Dalman, and the relative value of indoor golf as a sporting event. Mike Florio brings expert context on team moves and QB contracts. The typical DP Show humor, camaraderie, and playful banter color the episode throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Quarterback Carousel: Kyler Murray, Tua, and NFL Roster Moves

• Kyler Murray’s Uncertain Future

  • Dan lays out why Kyler Murray’s situation is so compelling with teams like Atlanta and Minnesota in play, citing his age, remaining potential, and the lack of strong QB prospects in the current draft.
  • Dan Patrick [02:02]:

    "I still think that Kyler Murray is a starting quarterback and I think a team like Atlanta or Minnesota... I would take a chance on him. And if Arizona’s picking up a good portion of his salary... what do you have to lose? Take a chance."

  • The Danettes discuss why Arizona is moving on and how teams weigh the price of a veteran versus the allure of a rookie contract.

• Veteran Quarterback Market

  • With a weak draft class for QBs, established but potentially available quarterbacks like Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa become more valuable.
  • Dan cautions teams: [02:02]:

    “This is where I would caution teams and I would say don't do anything crazy because chances are next year's draft, well, almost impossible for it not to be as good as this draft with quarterbacks.”

• Mike Florio’s Insider Take

  • Florio explains Kyler Murray’s contractual options and how the league’s perception of Murray changed after Arizona inserted the infamous “study clause” in his deal.
    Mike Florio [24:25]:

    “He can do what Russell Wilson did two years ago, take the minimum on a one year deal, stick his former team with the balance because nobody's going to pay him more... [That] makes him desirable because he can sign for 1.3 million.”

  • Florio criticizes the Cardinals’ handling of the situation:
    Mike Florio [25:50]:

    "The worst thing the Cardinals could've done was jam that stupid ass study clause... The moment that thought enters your brain... that’s when they should have traded him."

• Possible Destinations for Kyler

  • Minnesota and Atlanta stand out—they have the roster to contend and could offer appealing situations.
  • “How could [the Vikings] say no to that unless Kevin O’Connell is in the camp ... who don’t want a guy who’s south of 6’2”. [27:17]

2. NFL Draft Evaluations & Combine Insights

• Dan and Florio discuss how combine performances sometimes outshine on-field college production, leading to poor team decisions.

  • Dan Patrick [31:35]:

    “I caution teams every year: look at what happens on Saturdays, not what happens on a Thursday or Friday in Indianapolis at the combine.”

  • Florio points to Arkansas QB and Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles as players whose combine performance may boost their draft status, but warns about "measurables" overshadowing actual football performance.

• Florio on Team Decision-Making

  • Mike Florio [32:48]:

    "This is where I think bad teams, dysfunctional teams, get infatuated by measurables, by analytics, by numbers, and they lose sight of the eyeball test..."

3. Other NFL News: Retirements & Contracts

• Bears’ Center Drew Dalman Retires

  • Dan and Florio express surprise at Dalman’s early retirement, discussing possible reasons, including injury concerns and financial security.
    Paulie [10:14]:

    “When you start researching the guy... his dad played in the league, he's probably really aware of the wear and tear... he may say to himself $30 million is good...”

• Malik Willis Market

  • Florio suggests Willis' “true value” will be tested by his former Green Bay coaches now in Miami and Arizona; his big numbers with the Packers contrast with his struggles in Tennessee.

4. TGL & Indoor Golf: Is It Legit or a Gimmick?

• Danettes debate the excitement of indoor (simulator) golf and the TV product TGL Golf, with most questioning its long-term appeal outside hardcore fans.
  • Todd Fritz [11:37]:

    “TGL golf is entertaining, exciting, kind of boring, silly and totally unnecessary. Not going to last very long. All of the above except ‘entertaining’...”

  • Paulie [13:04]:

    “It's well produced, there's a lot of energy... I'll watch regular golf first if I can, and then maybe tgl. You got to be pretty hardcore in the golf for tgl.”

5. College Sports & Nostalgia

• Miami (Ohio) vs. University of Miami debate: Which school gets to claim the "Miami" label?
  • Funny exchange about naming conventions, school history, and sports recognition.
    Todd Fritz [15:46]:

    “If Miami Ohio was starting the 13th century, I think the average person would still recognize the Miami Hurricanes...”

• St. John’s & March Madness: Dan is skeptical about Rick Pitino’s current squad making a deep run.

6. Show Banter, Fan Q&A, and “Museum” Jokes

• Dan entertains the idea of turning the studio into a bed & breakfast/fantasy camp post-retirement.
• Multiple fan calls provide levity: debates over bagel flavors, memorabilia "draft," and personal Miami (Ohio) stories.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Kyler Murray’s Study Clause:

  "The moment you actually say it out loud and put it in writing, that's when they should've traded him." – Mike Florio [26:07]

• NFL Combine Reality:

  “We fall in love with these moments... but I still go back to what did you do in an actual game situation.” – Dan Patrick [31:35]

• About Indoor Golf:

  “If my 8-year-old was having a birthday party, I'd get everybody together and play some indoor golf. We can go on rides and do the amusement park thing. Cotton candy.” – Todd Fritz [12:32]

• On Bears’ Dalman Retiring:

  "Maybe he's like, alright, I made a good living. I got a Stanford degree. I got a long future ahead of me and it's not going to be playing football." – Dan Patrick [08:49]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 02:02–05:20: Quarterback carousel overview – Kyler Murray, Tua Tagovailoa, Geno Smith, draft and team strategies
• 07:10–08:49: Jadavian Clowney’s career, NFL expectations vs. reality
• 08:49–10:35: Bears center Drew Dalman retires at 27
• 11:06–13:25: TGL/indoor golf – mission statement, debate among Danettes
• 14:33–15:55: Miami (Ohio) vs. University of Miami debate
• 16:07–18:21: Dan’s studio as a museum/fantasy camp, playful banter
• 24:25–33:57: Mike Florio interview — Kyler Murray, Tua, Daniel Jones, NFL combine, Malik Willis
• 35:30–36:50: Florio on Bears’ Dalman retirement
• 37:19–38:36: Florio on future of the NFL combine
• 39:54–44:53: Listener calls – Kyler Murray skepticism, St. John’s March Madness, Miami (Ohio) nostalgia
• 45:04–46:20: Indoor golf among youth, pie-to-the-face bet with a Saints fan

Episode Tone & Color

• Analytical: In-depth breakdown of NFL QB contracts, strategy, and team-building.
• Humorous: Frequent jokes about indoor golf, museum/bed & breakfast, playful show banter.
• Nostalgic: Listeners sharing personal college stories, especially about Miami (Ohio).

Summary Takeaways

• Kyler Murray’s market is suddenly relevant as teams seek proven but affordable QBs in a weak draft.
• Draft strategy remains risky, as teams might still get seduced by combine numbers over on-field performance.
• TGL Golf divides opinion: well-produced but a niche product unlikely to replace traditional golf broadcasts.
• Retirement of young NFL stars like Bears’ Dalman highlights shifting player priorities about health and life after football.
• Dan’s show remains an engaging blend of insider sports talk and tongue-in-cheek camaraderie, making complex topics accessible and fun.

For in-depth NFL talk, irreverent humor, and authentic sports radio camaraderie, Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show delivers on all fronts.