The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2 (March 12, 2026)

Main Theme and Purpose

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show dives into recent NFL free agency drama—most notably, speculation around the Ravens’ pursuit of Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson, as well as their fallout. The crew also unpacks Team Italy’s surprising roster makeup in the World Baseball Classic and debates the encroaching saturation of NFL games on the sports calendar. Other topics include college basketball coaching changes, the Washington Wizards’ enduring woes, and playful salary hypotheticals.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ravens’ Defensive Pursuits: Maxx Crosby and Trey Hendrickson

• Poll Results Update: Seaton updates listeners: “Do you believe the Ravens were trying to pair Trey Hendrickson and Maxx Crosby together?”—89% say no. [03:30]
• The quick turnaround signing of Hendrickson after the failed Crosby deal suggests parallel negotiations. Dan muses, “Maybe there is some truth to it, but I don’t know who else was really in for Hendrickson with that asking price … If I’m the Ravens, I don’t give up two first-round draft picks.” [03:50]
• Draft Pick Analysis: The Ravens’ reluctance to spend two first-round picks on Crosby is discussed, with the group noting the value of Hendrickson as a comparable short-term solution.
• Marvin quips about the Ravens’ dilemma: “Maybe they got buyer’s remorse when they were bringing in Max Crosby … Maybe, let’s bring him in, well, he’s coming in anyway. Now all of a sudden you go … Max, we got some bad news for you. Trey Hendrickson on line one … See you later!” [04:30]

2. World Baseball Classic: Team Italy’s (Not-So-Italian) Roster

• Stat of the Day:
  • Only 3 of 30 Team Italy players were born in Italy; 24 are from the US, 2 from Venezuela, and 1 from Canada. [06:35]
  • Paul: “Zero players from Italy born on [Team USA’s] roster.” [07:10]
• Citizenship Debate: The group jokes about the 23andMe nature of baseball rosters, with Dan speculating which teams his ancestry would qualify him to play for.
  • Dan: “If I was from United States and played for Italy, I would demand dual citizenship. You gotta give me something other than the opportunity to play in the World Baseball Classic.” [07:35]
• Broader Trend: Seaton reflects: “That’s why my 23andMe was arguably, it was simultaneously great and the most boring of all time … 99.9% English or Irish.” [08:30]

3. College Basketball: Tournament News & Coaching Carousel

• McNeese, Lehigh, and Idaho clinch tournament bids.
• Bobby Hurley is out at Arizona State—speculation he may join brother Dan at UConn as an assistant; previously worked together at Wagner and Rhode Island. [09:40]
• Syracuse job opens; Jerry McNamara likely candidate given his success at Siena and history with Syracuse.

4. Indiana Hoosiers’ Sports Identity Crisis

• Indiana football unexpectedly ascendant while basketball struggles (18–14 season, out of Big Ten Tournament).
  • “When’s the last time we talked about Indiana basketball? That’s what’s pretty surprising here.” [11:00]

5. NFL Free Agency, Quarterback Carousel, and Salary Game

• Kyler Murray’s future is uncertain; reportedly lining up multiple Zoom meetings, possibly with Minnesota.
  • Dan: “Why would I tip my hand and say, ‘Hey, we’ll be interested in you a year from now’?” [12:30]
• Daniel Jones’ surprising earnings: The group guesses his career salary, with Dan specifying, “$258 million—oh, dang, I was close!” [14:12]
• NFL’s new scheduling ambitions—considering adding a Wednesday night game before Thanksgiving. Discussion of league expansion and market saturation. [15:44]
  • Dan: “You’re still going to watch it. … It’s the NFL, you’ll watch. What else is going to be on?” [16:30]

6. Is There ‘Too Much NFL’? Media Saturation Debated

• Todd laments: “I think we’re getting to an oversaturated point. It’s definitely hurting MLB, maybe the NBA. There is such a thing as too much of something.” [17:35]
• Dan and Seaton respond that, while they sympathize, the NFL’s audience (especially younger fans) is now almost inseparable from betting and fantasy sports: “They have you. You’ll watch the game.” [19:10]
• Paul shares that the NBA has tried to take advantage of Thanksgiving Eve in recent years: “The NBA … must turn around and go, ‘Wait, what’s the NFL doing to us?!’” [20:45]

7. Sacks and Defensive Odds for 2026

• Vegas odds: Trey Hendrickson (Ravens) has better odds for more 2026 sacks than Maxx Crosby (Raiders); Miles Garrett listed as leader. [25:25]
• The team speculates on Crosby’s motivation after returning to the Raiders: “He’s probably not going to be in a good mood… going back to a rebuilding team. Yay.” [26:20]

8. NFL Trade & Rumor Mill: Crosby Market and Player Value

• Paul: Bears and Cowboys now co-favorites to potentially land Crosby (if the Raiders deal him). [28:34]
• Dan wonders aloud, “Which teams are in the position to give that up, pay the salary, and are a Max Crosby away from contending?” [29:10]

9. Washington Wizards & Long-Term Futility

• Callers and hosts trade trivia about the Wizards’ lack of 50-win seasons since 1978–79 (“Famine ever since.”).
  • Marv: “You could stumble into one over a 50-year stretch!” [32:20]
• Todd: “Basketball needs to take something from football’s parody playbook. That’s basketball’s version of getting a timeout: ‘Go to your room. You’re going to the Wizards.’” [33:05]

10. Player Identity, Gambling, and Sports Viewership Shifts

• Dan and crew note how fantasy and betting are now the primary drivers for young viewers—team loyalty wanes in favor of rooting for individual players.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dan (on the NFL’s Wednesday night plans):
  “You’re still going to watch it. … It’s the NFL, you’ll watch. What else is going to be on?” [16:30]
• Todd (on NFL oversaturation):
  “We’re getting to an oversaturated point. There is such a thing as too much of something.” [17:35]
• Seaton (on 23andMe World Baseball Classic rosters):
  “It was simultaneously great and the most boring of all time, 99.9% English or Irish… But you’ll get those stragglers. What happened here?” [08:30]
• Caller Nick (on Dan’s ESPN dominance):
  “You have beaten down Stephen A., Max [Kellerman], everyone from the very highest talent on the other side … you put together this miraculous synergy of people.” [46:27]
• Dan (on Kyler Murray’s study clause):
  “The damage was done. They were going to put that in the contract, and the fact that they did tells you about his work ethic.” [51:30]
• Dan (on the Wizards’ futility):
  “It’d be tough to be a Wizards fan unless you’re going to games to see the opposition… sometimes they’ll get a good player and then he won’t be on the team much longer.” [31:40]
• Marvin (on player loyalty vs. fantasy):
  “They don’t grow up as fans of teams nowadays, they grow up as fans of players because you’re in fantasy.” [21:24]
• Seaton (on sports gambling):
  “If you need a reason to watch the game other than it’s just a good game … that would indicate the NFL product isn’t good.” [21:00]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 03:30 – Poll results: Ravens, Crosby, Hendrickson speculation
• 06:35 – Stat of the day: Team Italy World Baseball Classic origins
• 07:10 – Census of Team USA’s lack of Italian-born players
• 09:40 – Bobby Hurley, college hoops coaching carousel
• 12:30 – Kyler Murray’s free agency and Zoom call rumors
• 14:12 – “Career Salary Game” for Daniel Jones
• 15:44–19:10 – NFL scheduling: Thanksgiving eve and over-saturation
• 20:45 – NBA’s attempt to own Thanksgiving eve
• 25:25 – Sack odds for 2026: Hendrickson vs. Crosby
• 28:34 – Bears and Cowboys as Crosby trade favorites
• 32:20–35:00 – Wizards’ futility discussion
• 46:27 – “Miraculous synergy” call from Nick in Irvine
• 51:30 – Kyler Murray contract clause fallout

Summary Tone & Language

The episode combines Dan Patrick’s signature dry wit with insightful, sometimes irreverent commentary from the “Danettes,” keeping the tone light while digging into real sports analysis. Frequent audience polls, trivia, lighthearted jabs, and clever asides punctuate the conversation, inviting listeners into both the debate and the humor.

For Listeners: What You Missed

If you didn’t catch this episode, you missed a fun, fast-paced take on the business and drama of pro football—especially the shell game surrounding edge rushers Crosby and Hendrickson—an eyebrow-raising look at the WBC’s loose nationality requirements, and some good-natured griping about how the NFL might finally have “too much of a good thing.” College basketball shakeups, a lamentation for Wizards fans, and the ever-present lure of salary trivia round out this highly interactive, listener-friendly hour.