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Hour 2 - Performance vs Potential, Adam Sandler

The Dan Patrick Show

Wed Jul 23 2025

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 2: Performance vs Potential with Adam Sandler

Release Date: July 23, 2025

Introduction

In this engaging episode of The Dan Patrick Show, hosted by Dan Patrick and co-hosted by Paul Pabst, the focus centers on the critical debate of performance versus potential in professional sports, particularly within the NFL. The episode gains additional charisma with a special guest appearance by renowned comedian and actor Adam Sandler, who discusses his upcoming film Happy Gilmore 2 and shares amusing anecdotes from the movie's premiere.

Main Discussion: Performance vs Potential in the NFL

Timestamp [05:00] - [11:09]

Dan Patrick and Paul Pabst delve into the nuances of NFL player contracts, emphasizing the balance between a player’s current performance and their potential future contributions. The conversation highlights Terry McLaurin, a standout wide receiver, whose contract situation serves as a case study.

Paul Pabst states, “Terry McLaurin is a big part of that this past year” ([08:45]).
Dan Patrick raises concerns about McLaurin's contract, noting, “He’s in the last year of his deal. So if you follow this stuff, it means anything, it’s a $15 million salary” ([08:15]).

The hosts compare McLaurin to his peers, debating whether his current performance justifies a higher pay based on potential. They examine his statistics: "He had 82 catches, 13 touchdowns for a team that surprised a lot of players, teams people that, you know, they were in the playoffs and they were a dangerous team" ([09:00]).

Poll Question: Wide Receivers vs Defensive Ends

Timestamp [10:31] - [11:09]

To further the discussion, Dan introduces a poll question: “Players should be paid on potential or performance. What would you be paying Trey Hendrickson on?”

Paul Pabst shares his perspective: “I’d rather have the guy who’s going to impact the game every single down that he’s in there” ([11:00]).
Adam Sandler adds, “It just feels like those guys are disruptors” ([06:20]).

The debate underscores the strategic decisions teams must make when allocating their salary caps, weighing immediate contributions against future potential.

Listener Interaction and Poll Results

Timestamp [15:10] - [16:00]

The show transitions to listener calls, where fans share their thoughts on the performance versus potential debate. One notable caller, Jake from Utah, engages in a spirited discussion about Family Feud rules, highlighting a playful controversy with Rich Eisen.

Paul Pabst humorously remarks, “It's the real Family Feud right here” ([14:52]).
Adam Sandler chimes in, “Rich isn’t shy about texting us if he wants to” ([14:58]).

This segment adds a lighthearted flavor to the episode, showcasing the hosts' rapport with their audience.

Special Guest: Adam Sandler on Happy Gilmore 2

Timestamp [24:17] - [45:20]

The highlight of the episode is the extensive interview with Adam Sandler, who discusses his latest project, Happy Gilmore 2. Throughout the conversation, Sandler shares behind-the-scenes stories, insights into his creative process, and humorous interactions from the movie's premiere.

Premiere Experiences:

Adam Sandler recounts the excitement of the premiere: “It was exciting. I did a bunch of talk shows that day... It was packed with nice people” ([27:22]).
He shares a memorable encounter with NFL star Derrick Henry: “He was very nice and strong man, by the way. I got it now and” ([36:02]).

Movie Sequel Discussions:

The hosts and Sandler speculate on potential sequels for iconic films. Sandler expresses interest in revisiting classics like The Sixth Sense and Memento, pondering their plausibility: “It’s a great experience in the theater where you went, you’re like, this is something I’ve never seen before” ([35:53]).
Paul Pabst inquires about the likelihood of a Happy Gilmore 3, to which Sandler responds optimistically, “There is time to do a Happy Gilmore 3” ([43:11]).

Personal Anecdotes and Humor:

Sandler humorously discusses his challenges with maintaining a healthy lifestyle amidst his hectic schedule: “I have to lose at least 40 right now and I’m not doing it” ([43:36]).
The conversation takes a playful turn as Sandler and the hosts joke about Family Feud rules and share amusing stories about their interactions with celebrities at the premiere.

Notable Quotes:

Adam Sandler on movie premieres: “You’ve never had that live reaction like at the premiere” ([34:03]).
Paul Pabst on player contracts: “I want to advance this” ([08:30]).

Closing Remarks and Teasers

Timestamp [45:18] - [58:36]

As the episode winds down, the hosts briefly touch upon upcoming segments and promote related podcasts. They tease future discussions with Rich Eisen to resolve the ongoing Family Feud controversy.

Adam Sandler wraps up with gratitude: “Thank you for being in it. That was so much fun” ([44:40]).

The episode concludes with brief promotional segments interspersed with ongoing listener engagement, maintaining the show's dynamic and interactive nature.

Conclusion

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show masterfully blends in-depth sports analysis with lighthearted celebrity interviews, making it a compelling listen for fans of both domains. The robust discussion on performance versus potential in the NFL provides valuable insights, while Adam Sandler's candid and humorous conversation offers an entertaining break. With notable quotes and engaging dialogues, this episode stands out as a thorough exploration of both sports strategy and the entertainment industry's creative processes.

For those interested in sports dynamics and celebrity insights, this episode offers a well-rounded and entertaining experience. Don’t miss out on the next hour, where Dan Patrick and Paul Pabst continue their engaging conversations and listener interactions.

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Transcript

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Paul Pabst (3:20)

You are listening to the Dan Patrick show on Fox Sports Radio. Thanks for listening to the Dan Patrick Show Podcast. Be sure to catch us live every weekday morning, 9 to noon Eastern or 6 to 9 Pacific on Fox Sports Radio. Find your local station for the Dan patrick show at foxsportsradio.com or stream us live every day on the iHeartRadio app by searching FSR or stream us live on the Peacock app hour two on this Wednesday, the Sandman Adam Sandler will join us. Happy Gilmore 2 comes out on Friday and early reviews are It's a lot of fun, different than the original, but then they had to make it more modern day. I don't want to give away too many of the plot lines in here, but Sandman will join us coming up in about 20 minutes from now. Phone calls always welcome operator Tyler sitting by, doing nothing. He'll take your calls. 877-3DP Show Email Address dpdanpatrick.com Twitter Handle PShow Talked a lot about the NFL camps opening and also you have players who are not there. And I know we focused on Trey Hendrickson, we focused on Micah Parsons. I do think the Terry McLaurin situation warrants a lot more attention because this guy's 29 years of age and he's made two Pro Bowls in the last three seasons. He's in the last year of his deal. So if you follow this stuff, if it means anything, it's a $15 million salary. His signing bonus was spread out over three years, so his total pay is just over $25 million, which is a great salary. But he wants to be included with some of the other players. He's not Jamar Chase, he's not Justin Jefferson, but he's certainly better than Brandon Aiuk, who got more money Than that. He had 82 catches, 13 touchdowns for a team that surprised a lot of players, teams people that, you know, they were in the playoffs and they were a dangerous team. And you got Jaden Daniels year two, you'd like to continue that progress. And Terry McLaurin was a big part of that this past year. All right, so the camps are open for business. The contract issues continue with the Bengals and the Cowboys and certainly the commanders. We will come up with a new poll question. Recap the hour one poll question. Then we'll go to our two seat. Yeah, we had up there, if you could sign just one all pro money was the same wide receiver or a defensive end. Right now, defensive end is running away with that one. Why do you think that is? Well, they're listening to me and they understand that I'm very insightful. And I said that I'd rather have the guy who's going to impact the the game every single down that he's in there. Whereas a wide receiver, he might have 10 catches and granted scoring touchdowns, but just feels like those guys are disruptors. Miles Garrett, T.J. watt. Like, you know, I still go back to Aaron Donald, who I, I think was underrated. I thought Aaron Donald was underrated. Is it because. Does it feel easier to take a wide receiver out of the game for some reason than it does a defensive end? Yeah, I can put two guys on Aaron Donald, but that means somebody else is going to have less attention there. It just feels like those guys are always getting two guys on them. Miles Garrett, always getting two guys on them. Justin Jefferson, if I, you know, have two guys on him, I can take away him or at least try to take away him as a threat. Yes, he. And in a much more confined space. Right. Like if you double team a wide receiver, it's over. You know, it could be over a massive area. Just inside this one confined area. The minute you double team somebody else, somebody else is opening right up. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Paulie.

Paul Pabst (11:09)

Yeah, but look at what the Browns did with Miles Garrett. They paid him. I mean, I don't know how many people are showing up to watch Miles Garrett. Having Miles Garrett on a good team makes you a great team or potentially, but that's a bad team, and they paid him a whole lot of money instead of, why don't we trade him? Why don't we try to get something for him? The Steelers went all in, and that's why we knew they were going to pay T.J. watt. The question was, when and why is it taking so long? All of these teams that we're talking about, they could have been proactive and paid their players a while ago. And you save money. At least I assume that you're saving money if I get you in for 31 million instead of 38 million, saving money. But these owners, you know, continue to stretch this out. That's why I want to devote some attention, some time to it. But then I know Micah Parsons is going to get signed, and I'm going to assume Trey Hendrickson will get signed. So therefore, anything else that you do on this feels like you're just checking a box or it's filler for a show. And I want to advance this. I. You know, is there anything else attached to this? It's just Jerry keeps doing this. It feels like with these big contracts. He did it with Dak, and he's going to do it with Micah Parsons. I just don't understand. I want to have a partnership with my best players like Patrick Mahomes. It feels like that's a partnership. Brady and the Patriots felt like a partnership, at least for a long time. Peyton Manning with the Colts, you know, you just want to have kind of a good vibe there that your leader is happy and will do what it takes to make sure that this team stays together or you get free agents to come in because you're going to want to play here. They take care of you. Yeah. Marvin, if you're Trey, does the. Does your age keep you from asking for TJ Watt money or just because he's not a bigger name? Well, I think because he's not a bigger name and he plays for the Bengals, but he's the same age as T.J. watt. But T.J. watt got paid. I just. The Bengals aren't going to give Trey Hendricks and TJ Watt money. Let me get a couple of phone calls in here. It's the story that won't go away. It's the controversy. It's threatening to blow up two national radio shows. It's Celebrity Family Feud, and Jake in Utah has some thoughts on that. Hi, Jake. Hey, Dan.