The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: "Luke vs. Owen, Albert Breer"

Date: March 10, 2026
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Theme: NFL Free Agency Reactions & Sports Culture, with lively discussions about celebrity careers, entertainment, and the intersection of sports and pop culture.

Overview

In this hour, Dan Patrick and the Danettes dive deep into the aftermath of NFL free agency’s opening, evaluating team moves, draft strategies, and future Super Bowl odds. The hour features extensive insight from Albert Breer, the "Monday Morning Quarterback," who analyzes key free agency transactions and forecasts NFL draft implications. Amidst the football talk, the show detours into a playful debate—whose Hollywood career would you prefer: Luke Wilson or Owen Wilson?—and explores the league’s evolving relationship with pop culture through the Atlanta Hawks’ controversial Magic City promotion.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL Free Agency: Team Moves and Market Impact

• Chiefs' Big Moves:

  • Signing Kenneth Walker Jr. III, making him the highest-paid running back in free agency history ($15 million/year).
  • The addition is viewed as an "upgrade over Isaiah Pacheco," freeing the Chiefs in the draft to select the best available player with flexibility (06:22–06:47).
  • Breer lauds the Chiefs for turning the devaluation of the RB market to their advantage:
    • “Top-end veteran running back who makes it to the free agent market has become a value... The Chiefs get that and Kenneth Walker.” —Albert Breer (24:41)
  • Addressing nose tackle and safety with Kyrus Tonga and Alohi Gilman, adding "ascending" talents.

• Other Notable Team Moves:

  • Rams: Improved their secondary and are current Super Bowl favorites, per DraftKings (05:34).
  • Ravens: Went "all in" and are among Super Bowl favorites, bolstered by additions like Max Crosby (08:17).
  • Bills: Acquired DJ Moore.
  • Niners: Added Mike Evans (viewed as a future Hall of Famer) to provide more weapons for Brock Purdy.
  • Packers: Let go of Rashan Gary—Dan isn’t sold on their upgrades.
  • Raiders: Spent aggressively, setting a positive cultural direction, highlighted by the signing of center Tyler Linderbaum (08:02, 29:41).

• Draft Strategy Shifts:

  • With Kenneth Walker signed, Kansas City can focus on replacing Kelsey or addressing WR/CB in the draft:
    • “Getting Kenneth Walker opens a lot of that up for them...” —Albert Breer (26:07).
  • Discussion on drafting for “premium positions” vs. positional need, referencing the Lions’ previously criticized picks (28:05–29:37).

2. The AFC/NFC Landscape and Super Bowl Odds

• Super Bowl Favorites Post-Free Agency:
  • Rams, Seahawks, Ravens, Bills, Chiefs, Packers, Niners, Eagles, Chargers, Lions (05:34).
  • Lions’ "window" questioned—recent misses and competition from improving divisional rivals (07:08).

3. Raiders’ Rebuild and the Fernando Mendoza Era

• Strong emphasis on building culture and investing wisely, even if "overspending" is necessary to land key talent:
  • “...if you’ve got to overpay because you haven’t been winning, then go ahead and do it.” —Albert Breer (30:15)
• Linderbaum acquisition viewed as both a schematic and developmental boost (30:30).
• Raiders’ other signings are strategic, exploiting depressed markets for off-ball linebackers and mid-level talent.

4. Dolphins Quarterback Moves and Rebuilding in Miami

• Dan questions the point of acquiring Malik Willis while in a rebuild phase: "Why not just ride this out... and be in the mix for a true franchise quarterback next year?" (32:15)
• Breer explains it’s a “credibility play”—to maintain player buy-in and bridge to the next franchise QB (32:51).

5. Kyler Murray’s Future: Minnesota or Elsewhere?

• Kyler Murray "seems like a foregone conclusion" to Minnesota, but Indianapolis is a strong alternative.
• His preference for being cut (vs. traded) is so he can pick a destination for football reasons, not money (35:16).

6. Cowboys’ “All-In” Approach

• Dallas nearly landed Max Crosby and addressed the edge rusher issue by trading for Rashan Gary; could still target Trey Hendrickson (37:05–37:14).
• More Cowboys’ defensive changes expected before the draft.

7. Luke vs. Owen Wilson: The Great Career Debate

• Dan and the Danettes banter about whose filmography (Owen or Luke Wilson) they’d take.
  • "Old School or Wedding Crashers?" Poll derails into nostalgia and personal connections (09:49–11:14).
  • Dan: “I’m going Owen all day.” (09:53)
  • Storytime: Dan recalls run-ins with Owen Wilson, Adam Sandler’s crew, and being in a movie with Luke Wilson ("The Ridiculous Six") (15:52–19:28).
• Sidebar: "Would you rather have James Marsden’s looks or Paul Giamatti’s career?" Sparks debate on the value of looks vs. acting credibility (14:07–15:21).

8. Sports and Pop Culture Crossover: Hawks’ Magic City Promotion

• The Issue: Atlanta Hawks' plan to celebrate Magic City (famed wing spot/gentleman’s club) during a game vs. Orlando Magic.
• Controversy: The NBA pulls the plug amid rising concerns about the optics of associating a strip club with family-friendly events (45:30–49:31).
  • Dan pokes at league hypocrisy:
    • “It feels hypocritical...here’s the NBA drawing the line…but meanwhile, what’s the point spread on the Hawks Magic game?” (47:02)
  • The show questions how teams and leagues balance authenticity, promotion, and social responsibility.
  • Dan and the Danettes joke about possible future promotions, debates around team marketing, and lingering merch (“Magic City” hoodies).

9. Listener Calls & Lighter Moments

• Calls span from marathon mishaps and national pride (Kenyan marathoner loses to American after wrong turn) to inquiries on Super Bowl odds for neglected teams (Broncos) (42:54–45:28).
• Dan muses about the ironies and intricacies of sports, pop culture, and society.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On NFL free agency strategy:
  • “Just because you do something on the first day doesn’t mean it’s going to show up, let’s say, in December or January. But it does feel good.” —Dan Patrick (03:46)
• On Raiders’ rebuild:
  • “I think how about the culture you’re going to develop? I think that’s the most important thing.” —Dan Patrick (07:51)
• On Chiefs’ approach:
  • “The top end veteran running back who makes it to the free agent market has become a value.” —Albert Breer (24:47)
• Career debate:
  • “[Would you take] James Marsden’s looks or Paul Giamatti’s career?” —Dan Patrick, sparking a funny discussion on Hollywood casting (14:13)
• On Magic City promotion:
  • “Are we worried about the kids?... which is worse, having to explain there’s a gentleman’s club, or gambling’s available on your phone?” —Dan Patrick (48:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NFL Free Agency Reactions & Super Bowl Odds: 02:46–08:26
• Luke vs. Owen Wilson Career Debate: 09:41–11:12
• Hollywood Anecdotes & Celebrity Encounters: 15:52–19:02
• Albert Breer’s In-Depth NFL Analysis: 24:21–38:49
• Atlanta Hawks/Magic City Promotion Controversy: 45:30–50:20

Final Thoughts

This episode masterfully weaves the latest NFL offseason news with the signature humor and cultural commentary of the Dan Patrick Show. The thorough breakdown of team moves and philosophical draft questions is balanced by freewheeling debates on movie stars and a keen eye toward the ways sports and entertainment collide. For NFL fans, pop culture enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys sharp, banter-filled discussion, this hour is both informative and thoroughly entertaining.