The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2

Date: November 12, 2025
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Dan and the Danettes engage in wide-ranging NFL discussion, featuring an insightful interview with Jason Garrett—former Cowboys head coach and current NBC analyst—on quarterback management, coaching decisions, Detroit’s play-calling, and the intricacies of moving on from QBs. The team also debates NFL rumors, specifically about Bill Belichick, coaching changes, and midseason power rankings for the Broncos, Colts, and Patriots, all delivered with the show’s trademark sarcasm, humor, and sports nerdery.

Key Interview: Jason Garrett on Football Night in America (08:15–38:30)

Coaching & Quarterback Responsibility

• Dan asks about Brian Daboll’s responsibility for Giants QB Jackson Dart’s risky play calling.

  • Jason Garrett: "It’s a tricky question… when you call a lot of quarterback design runs, that’s where you can take some responsibility. You can talk to QBs till you’re blue in the face about sliding… but those lessons are learned by experience.” (09:20)

• Coaches influence a QB’s exposure by the plays they call—using design runs too often puts QBs at risk, even if they excel at them.

Jordan Love’s Progress & Packers’ Offense

• Garrett critiques Love’s inconsistencies:
  • “I see someone with a bright future… a little bit streaky. Sometimes I get concerned that he throws the ball off his back foot too much. When the pocket is clean, stand in there and throw it.” (11:45)
• Discusses the balance between aggressive play call versus predictability—mentions the need to get Josh Jacobs involved to open up easier passing windows.

Dan Campbell’s Play-Calling Change in Detroit

• Jason Garrett lauds Dan Campbell’s conviction:

  • “He’s convicted in life, he’s convicted in football, and he knows exactly what he wants. That’s why they’ve had success in Detroit.” (18:10)
  • Shares an analogy: sometimes when a head coach takes over play-calling, it works temporarily, as happened with John Robinson and Eric Dickerson—but cautions, “I get a little nervous about that with Detroit. Washington was banged up, now here comes Philly.” (19:50)

• Garrett sees Campbell as underappreciated—“not just a speech maker… a damn good football coach… as smart a player as I’ve been around.” (21:15)

• On the delicate staff dynamic: “It’s a vote of no confidence [for an OC], but the flip side is micromanaging… a delicate balance.”

Jason Garrett’s Coaching Future

• Dan presses, “Are you done with coaching?"

  • Garrett: “I love the job I’m in… I can honestly say I’ve loved every part of it. If the opportunity presents itself, sure, I’d look at it. I can’t go back to playing, but I love what I’m doing at NBC.” (24:05)

• On being contacted for jobs: "I don't know that anybody's ever contacted me… I’ve talked to a lot of people about football, but nobody’s said, ‘I want you to be my head coach or OC.’” (25:44)

Prospect Talk: Jeremiah Love at Notre Dame

• Jason raves: “He is so much fun to watch… driven to be great and unselfish… The identity of a player is when the most expert and least expert see the same thing. You watch Jeremiah Love and say, ‘That guy's different.’” (28:30)

The Herschel Walker Trade’s Legacy

• Reflecting on Cowboys’ foundation:
  • “It was critical. Not only did they get the picks, but they traded players for more picks… Russell Maryland, Emmitt Smith, Tony Tolbert, the building blocks… It really was the foundation of everything.” (30:10)
  • Shares Jimmy Johnson’s modesty: “He said, ‘I had no real expertise over anybody else in evaluating players’… but he just had a lot of picks and it paid off.”

When To Move On From QBs

• Dan asks about Tua, Trevor Lawrence, and Kyler Murray.

  • “It’s a pertinent question… These guys go to bad places where none of those things are in place and they don’t know how to play yet… They get so many scars… sometimes need to wipe the whiteboard clean and start anew.” (32:30)
  • “If it can happen to Troy Aikman, Dan Marino, it can certainly happen to guys like these.”

• On teams’ reluctance: “Teams are probably a little concerned about doing that again and having their guy go somewhere else and have success.” (33:20)

• Garrett closes: “At some point, you have to use your football expertise and your gut to say, hey, I’m sticking with them, or I’m moving on.”

NFL Rumors & Coaching Carousel (38:45–49:45)

Bill Belichick to the Giants?

• Dan proposes Belichick returning to the Giants: “If you want to get back in the NFL, you want to set the all-time victory record, and you’re able to go back to the team where you were defensive coordinator…” (39:50)

• Dan and crew riff on how Belichick would dodge the question; then actual audio played:

  • Reporter: “Your name's been thrown out there with other NFL jobs. What's your message to players and recruits?”
  • Belichick: “Getting ready for Wake Forest. That’s all I got this week.” (41:08)
  • Follow-up: Has anyone asked you about your future?
  • Belichick: “I've been asked from time to time, but… I've been down this road before. I'm focused on Wake Forest… that's my commitment to this team.” (41:22)
  • Dan jokes: “That’s such a coaching move—to not even mention the next opponent. You’re so focused on Wake.” (42:05)

• On Belichick’s future:

  • Dan: “If I’m the Giants, I do not bring Bill Belichick in. Would I interview him? Yes... but do I want to hire him and everything that goes with this? No, I do not. Five years ago, I would have.” (42:58)

Jon Gruden & College Coaching

• Dan mentions rumors (“scuttlebutt”) about Jon Gruden and Arkansas football.
• Crew discusses how Arkansas has the resources and precedent after hiring John Calipari for basketball.

AFC Power Rankings & Poll Questions (49:50–end)

"Who Do You Trust: Patriots, Colts, Broncos?"

• Poll question introduced: “If I said Patriots, Colts, Broncos, which team do you think goes further this year? Which team do you have more confidence in?” (50:00)

• Marvin: Goes with the Denver Broncos: “They were in the playoffs last year… I trust Sean Payton.”

• Dylan: Leans Colts—“The Broncos are lacking a little identity for me. Both the Colts and Patriots have MVP-caliber candidates. I’m going with the Colts.”

• Todd: Favors Broncos due to “that defense is so tough.”

• Paulie: Also leans Colts: “That running game in December and January—and they could get home field.”

• Teams’ schedules are debated in detail; Patriots are highlighted as potential conference winner due to a favorable schedule.

Chiefs Dominance & Audience Fatigue

• “People don’t like the Chiefs, but you don’t like the Chiefs because they’re always there… At some point, you have to acknowledge they’re great. That’s a modern-day dynasty.” (57:30)
• Dylan: “The Chiefs continuing to win is much less offensive to me than the Patriots having a good quarterback again… At least give us a little breathing room.”

Final Thoughts: NFL Fan Frustration & Team Loyalty

• Broncos and Colts fans call in, venting about coaching, refereeing, and Cleveland’s “curse.”
• Dan underscores the importance of seeing what young QBs like Shador Sanders can do, likening it to putting Bronny James on the court: “Let’s see if he can play—coaches know in practice; eventually you have to try.”

Notable Quotes

• Jason Garrett:
  • “When you’re calling designed quarterback runs, you can take some responsibility as a coach.” (09:40)
  • “When the pocket is clean, stand in there and throw it.” (11:48)
  • “[Dan Campbell] is a damn good football coach—as smart a player as I’ve ever been around.” (21:10)
  • “If that opportunity [to coach again] presents itself… sure, I’d look at it.” (24:35)
• Bill Belichick (about Giants rumors):
  • “Getting ready for Wake Forest. That’s all I got this week.” (41:10)
  • “I’ve been down this road before. I’m focused on Wake Forest… that’s my commitment to this team.” (41:22)
• Dan Patrick:
  • “If I’m the Giants, I do not bring Bill Belichick in… but do I want to hire him and everything that goes along with this? No, I do not.” (43:10)
  • “People don’t like the Chiefs because the Chiefs are always there… at some point, you have to acknowledge they’re great. That’s a modern-day dynasty.” (57:30)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Jason Garrett Interview Begins: 08:15
• QB Design Runs & Daboll/Jackson Dart Talk: 09:15–11:00
• Jordan Love Analysis: 11:45–13:00
• Dan Campbell’s Play-Calling Move: 18:10–22:20
• Garrett on Coaching Future: 24:05–26:00
• Jeremiah Love as NFL Prospect: 28:20–30:00
• Herschel Walker Trade Discussion: 30:10–32:00
• When to Move on from QBs: 32:30–34:00
• Belichick Giants Rumor/Press Audio: 41:08–42:38
• Gruden to Arkansas Rumor: 47:30–48:45
• Patriots/Colts/Broncos Poll: 50:00–55:00
• Chiefs Dynasty Discussion: 57:30–end

Tone, Style, and Takeaways

• The hour blends serious football analysis with sarcasm, rapid banter, and the show’s signature deep sports nerdiness.
• Dan excels at needling guests (esp. on coaching rumors), while the Danettes provide comic relief and fan-focused reactions.
• Listeners are left with nuanced perspectives on quarterback development, coaching staff dynamics, and the unpredictability of NFL franchises midseason.

Best for listeners seeking:

• Smart, layered football talk
• Real insider takes—especially from guest Jason Garrett
• Rumor-mill fun and passionate, knowledgeable sports debate
• Memorable quotes and moments for NFL coaching and roster-watchers