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Chris Collinsworth
Hour 2 On this Thursday, we'll talk to Chris Collinsworth. He'll be on the call with Mike Tirico. That'll be Sunday. It'll be the Rams and The Eagles at 3 Eastern-877-3-DP show email address dp@danpatrick.com Twitter handle @dp show operator Tyler sitting by taking your phone calls. We will have a new poll question for hour two. Say good morning if you're watching on Peacock. Download the app if you haven't done so. Big day today. Big day today. Big purchase for me today. And probably not the purchase that you it. Maybe we play the game guess that purchase. But I'm gonna have to make you wait though. Yes.
Dan Patrick
Is it as big a purchase as Strawberry Quick?
Chris Collinsworth
It's bigger than that.
Dan Patrick
It is. Okay.
Chris Collinsworth
Yes. Yes. The Strawberry Quick had it this morning. Once again, I, I, I hadn't had it in 40 years and I picked it out two days ago. And my wife says, why? And I said, why not? Yes. Todd, do you remember that little phrase.
Dan Patrick
You can't drink it slow because it's quick.
Chris Collinsworth
Because it's quick.
Dan Patrick
There you go.
Chris Collinsworth
Thank you, Todd. He is Chris Collinsworth, who used to be quick. He used to be fast. Collinsworth used to be fast. That was a long, long time ago. How, how fast do you think he could run a 40 yard dash?
Mike Tirico
Last time I ran a 40 yard dash, my kid got me in the backyard. So we were talking about it. So they were claiming they could beat me, right? And I said, no way. They were like they're teenagers. So this is probably 15 years ago. And so we lined it up, we had time trials, we had the whole thing. And I just, I literally warmed up for a half an hour because I had sprinted forever. I warmed up for a half an hour, came out there. I made it 38 and a half yards before I pulled my hamstring. So I have no idea. I fell across the line. It was the worst moment of all time. But I was only one and a half yards away from having an official time for you. So I have no idea.
Chris Collinsworth
Is speed more important than quickness as far as being a wide receiver?
Mike Tirico
I think there's both. You know, I think there's, there's people that Randy Moss obviously could just run by you. Some of these big guys. Terrell Owens, I always thought I didn't know what his 40 yard D dash time was, but it didn't matter. You know, the 40 yard dash really comes down to the first 10 yards. Whoever is the quickest getting off. So a lot of times the smaller receivers can get off the line of scrimmage in that first 10 yards and you get a great time. But what I see out of the league is that a lot of these long legged 6, 4, 65 guys that can build up speed. What really matters is when you hit the jets around 25 yards, you know, when you make your move and you're close and now you got to run by those guys. And that's when some of the real stars of the league really emerge because then it's just like. So that's my support for the tall receivers in the league.
Chris Collinsworth
But how do you explain Cooper cup and Puka nukua who aren't 44 guys but they're extremely successful.
Mike Tirico
Well, I think Cooper is and I love watching him run. And I can't believe I was so stupid. I never thought of any of this stuff when I was playing. But he does a little triple move that is just awesome. So it's like dun, dun, dun. And then the DBs just get frozen. So it's not like he's, they're fearing him running past him as much as they, they have no idea which one of these Isaac Curtis could do that a little bit. Dan, you remember him, my old teammate and he had this thing that he got from Paul Warfield and it's interesting that I couldn't, I didn't do it well. But in seeing Cooper and now he's teaching at the Puka. But Puka for the most part I think is a fullback playing wide receiver. You know, when you watch the Rams play, how many early downs start? Would they just get him the ball in the flat and he runs over somebody in the second and three and so but he's, he's a, he's a tremendous, tremendous player. And both those guys, the magic of that team has always been the play action, the run game, the bootlegs off of it. But the ability of those two guys to make key blocks. I'm just going back and watching the first Rams Eagles game and a lot of the big plays that they had in the running game came from those two guys blocking.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay, how do the Rams win this game?
Mike Tirico
I think. I think they can. Matthew Stafford has to be great. He just has to be great. I mean, he is. He can handle anything. He's not going to get hit. He's not going to let these guys just beat on him. Now, they did get him a couple of times, but Haven Stein wasn't playing right tackle. It was McLendon last time, but he's tremendous. Getting the ball out of his hands and not having Nicobe Dean is will hurt Philadelphia. He really flashed in that first game. A couple of big tackles for losses and. And big hits on the quarterback. He ran over Kyron Williams one time on a pass rush, so they'll miss him. But it wouldn't surprise me at all to see this thing come down to a lot of man coverage on the back end. I mean, there's just no way that they can let the Eagles just overpower them again with Saquon Barkley. Right? So that means you got to get up, you got to try and stuff the run. You just got to be able to get after their run game. And whatever happens in the passing game happens in the passing game.
Chris Collinsworth
It feels like every year there's a surprise in the divisional round. So if that's the case, give me the surprise this weekend.
Mike Tirico
Honestly, I probably would have said our game. And I think that people, and rightfully so, look at the Eagles as a team that very prominent and could easily win a Super Bowl. And it's the kind of team that I like to. If I build a football team, I would build the Philadelphia Eagles. I would build power on the offensive line, I would build power on the defensive line. Some these big guys. Jalen Carter's unbelievable. I don't know that people give him enough credit for what he does. He just draws double teams from every team every single time, and if you single block him, he blows you away. That all being said, I think what we saw out of the Rams last week gives them a chance because they really were able to play man coverage against a very good Vikings passing game, which. Which surprised me a little bit. They've really grown in the secondary on the back end with what they've been able to do. And Matthew Stafford has the ability to offset a pass rush. He has the ability with his brain, with his experience, to not give up those big plays. Now, having said that, the last two series that I watched of this first game between these two, they Took sacks and they couldn't block those guys inside. So it's, you know. But I do think when you have a veteran quarterback that has the ability to dictate a game, not get hit, not give up big sacks and not throw interceptions, that it does give you a chance.
Chris Collinsworth
Is it mandatory that when the Texans make the playoffs, they must play the first game in the playoffs as early on Saturday afternoon as possible?
Mike Tirico
Apparently so. The, the ESPN game, we used to call it back in the day. But you know, the Texans were impressive last week. I mean, there's just, you just have to say what it is when, when they, when they get it going, especially on the defensive side, you know, they have the ability to go get your quarterback. And the problem is that, I mean, short of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs just not liking all this time off and I can't imagine a veteran team wouldn't, but maybe they're just not razor sharp. But I've been to so many Andy Reid practices over the years. These guys practice hard. I mean, it's not like when, when you, when they get time off, it's not like they're in flip flops walking around like the 49ers used to do when they were whipping our butts all the time. But they, they come out there and, and they are practicing and they are getting after it. So generally there's a reason why Andy's teams do fine after buys.
Chris Collinsworth
It feels like here's a team that could go for a three peat, but I think it's being undersold. I think there is Chiefs fatigue with the media that, you know, if you look at the storylines, Chris, we're talking about anything but the Chiefs. Now granted, it's the divisional round against the Texans, but we're focusing on the lines. Jaden Daniels, Josh Allen, you know, versus Lamar Jackson. Like we're, we're going out of our way to make sure that we're talking about anything but the Kansas City Chiefs. Why? Why is that?
Mike Tirico
Because they've converted into a defensive team. Not that they aren't capable, but when we all like were overwhelmed watching the Kansas City Chiefs, it was because Tyree Kill and company and they were taking the top off and they're throwing bombs and Mahomes was, you know, it was just insane. They were scoring points all over the place and it's really not what they are right now. They are still fully capable of doing that, but they got the 15 and 1 this year because of the way they played defense. And honestly, it was the Same thing yesterday or last year, that they really just played great defense. Chris Jones and company in there. Those guys, they win the game on the defensive side. And then we remember Mahomes making a play or Kelsey making a play at the end of the game and scoring a touchdown. And. But you go back to that Ravens championship game last year. I mean, it was a fist fight. It was a violent, violent football game. And I think that's what's missed out of this. When you watch Kansas City or. And people talk about them is, you know, Philadelphia I consider a violent football team. I think Kansas City is too. They've got that interior wall inside with those great center and two guards physically can come off the ball. And defensively, I think they're as good as anybody in the league.
Chris Collinsworth
We're talking to Chris Collinsworth, NBC Sunday Night Football analyst, and he'll be on the Call with Mike Tirico, Melissa Stark. That will be Sunday at 3. It's the Rams and the Eagles. Who has more to gain in Buffalo between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, who.
Mike Tirico
I think that Josh has at least played well in really big playoff games. I mean, the fact that they lost that game to Kansas City that year, when he makes that brilliant comeback and with 20 seconds left or whatever it was, Mahomes comes back, that really wasn't on him. Right. Lamar is coming off a year in which probably wins the MVP again. I don't know how that votes. Just trying to read the tea leaves of some of that stuff, but it could be his third MVP and the only thing he has not done is tear it up in the postseason. And so you're sitting there and as a coach, what do you tell them? It's like, do you tell them, all right, Lamar, let's put the ball in your hands. Let's go. You just be the man. Or do you just say, hey, Lamar, just do what you've done, right? We've got King Henry. Let's be patient, let's do this. Don't feel like you've got to take it in your own hands, you know, so it's, it's kind of a quandary. So I'm, I'm going to say Lamar, I think as great as he has been in the regular season, he kind of needs to stamp it a little bit with a, with a Super bowl championship and this team, they're fully capable.
Chris Collinsworth
More valuable off season addition Derek Henry or Saquon Barkley?
Mike Tirico
I think Saquon. Derrick Henry has been really good and he's got the compliment of Lamar But Saquon has the complement of this offensive line, and it's one of the things that, that I really, I mean, it's, it's so I played receiver, I've played every position in the NFL basically, at one time or another, but started as an offensive lineman. But this really highlights the, the, what this offensive line has been over the years, right? I mean, this has been a dominant force for the Philadelphia Eagles. It was when they won the championship. It is now. If they win another championship, it'll be for that same reason, offensive and defensive lines. And I, I, I, I think that Saquon behind this group, has really just shown what they have been able to do over the years. And, and if they win, it'll be Saquon running the ball. I, I think they're a very good passing team, but if they win, it'll be because they overpower teams the rest of the way.
Chris Collinsworth
Why is Mike McCarthy out of the job in Dallas?
Mike Tirico
I gotta say that one surprised me a little bit. You know, if, if he had won so three out of four years, he won 12 games, right? Maybe he didn't, he couldn't beat the 49ers in the playoffs, and, and that's what it was. Unfortunately, the decision year was the year that he didn't win 12 games in, in Dallas, so, and, and Jerry Jones, I, I don't know. I, I, I just keep watching this Deion Sanders thing, you know, and you go, okay, I mean, you know, Dion's done great in Colorado. He's, you know, this is a, we've got a new age of football. We're seeing much more of a college kind of football game happening, quarterbacks that run all this stuff. Maybe Dion's the perfect new age head coach, too, but that whole thing is, that whole dynamic now is getting really, really, really interesting. So what are you going to do?
Chris Collinsworth
You think it's real, Chris? You think that Dion possibly to the Cowboys is real?
Mike Tirico
I think anything with the Cowboys is possible. I mean, come on, how many times do we watch this show? And it is a show. I mean, it is when you're, you walk in that facility, you walk in that stadium and the cheerleaders and I mean, from the moment you arrive in Dallas, you understand it's not a football team, it is a show. And the ringmaster is Jerry Jones, and whatever, whatever he really believes sells more tickets to the show and, and creates more wins. So you sell more tickets to the show, he's going to do it. Do I think Deion can do it? I do, but I'm not sure. But I got to be honest. You know, there's a reason Lamar Jackson was the last player picked in the first round. There were 31 other teams that weren't sure that he was going to be able to do what he's doing. So I'm not saying that Deion can't. We just haven't seen a former player go coach a couple of years in college football and go be head coach of the Cowboys and find a way to make it work with Jerry as the. As the ringleader. So it's everybody that I know that's ever been head coach of the Cowboys, they'll tell you it's different. You know, it's not. It's not like being in Green Bay is not like being. You know, it's different. There's more to being the head coach in Dallas and just being the head coach.
Chris Collinsworth
Fill in the blank. Justin Herbert is blank.
Mike Tirico
Extremely talented. I. I didn't think that they had enough this year. I was actually impressed that. I mean, they went out in a terrible way for him. You know, that was. That was not a good performance by him at all in the playoffs. But I. I think they've set the table a little bit. You know, they've established what Horrible wants them to be. They need help at receiver. They just don't have enough right now to be able to do really what they want. They're not going to. They can't go compete with the Philadelphia Eagles of the world, you know, and just go bang heads in there. So year one, take them to the playoffs. Yeah, I think it's successful and I do think he'll come back. I think it was a bad performance.
Chris Collinsworth
Before I let you go, Al Michaels joining us. Al, would you give Chris a little taste of maybe what they used to share?
Dan Patrick
Jackson drops back there and there he goes.
Chris Collinsworth
We, Chris, we. We did that to Al Seton, did his Al Michaels in person impersonation. And Al goes, do I sound like he didn't like it? But now whenever you hear him, and there he goes.
Mike Tirico
He has a great way of changing gears and. And at the end of it, and he's just about out of breath, and there he goes. We all steal from each other, right? I mean, I take the best of you and whoever, Al, you incorporated in a little bit and everything you do.
Chris Collinsworth
Have fun this weekend. Thank you, Chris. Good to talk to you.
Mike Tirico
You too, dp. See you, man.
Chris Collinsworth
That's Chris Collinsworth on the call with Mike Tirico. Melissa Stark, Rams Eagles divisional playoff Game Sunday on NBC and peacock kickoff at 3 Eastern. We'll take a break. When we come back, phone calls and what was my purchase, my big purchase that's coming up. Have that for you right after this. Fox Sports Radio has the best sports.
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Mike Tirico
It's extremely pink.
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Chris Collinsworth
Time to guess the big purchase. Big purchase. All right. In fact, let me get to Mike in Youngstown. He has a guest. Guess my big purchase. Hi, Mike. What's on your mind?
Dan Patrick
Hi, Dan. How you doing?
Chris Collinsworth
Great, Mike.
Mike Tirico
Hey, Dan.
Dan Patrick
I got a big chuckle yesterday when.
Mike Tirico
You were talking about water in the ketchup bottle.
Chris Collinsworth
I experienced that same. That same thing growing up.
Dan Patrick
But my guess, Dan, you're in Maine. You bought a snowmobile.
Chris Collinsworth
Nope. No. Good guess, though. Thank you, Mike. You gotta factor in where I am in Maine, Todd. Guess the big purchase. I think there's a trick question, and.
Dan Patrick
It'S an indoor thing, and I'm gonna go with a fancy aquarium of some sort with exotic fish.
Chris Collinsworth
Aquarium?
Dan Patrick
Because nothing says Maine like exotic. Oh, yeah. It's a hot bed of fish. It'll be very cozy inside your main cabins. Have a really nice aquarium.
Chris Collinsworth
Yes. Yes. I'd be the envy of the neighborhood. I got an aquarium. Come on over, kids. Yes. Seaton.
Dan Patrick
I think Todd is hovering in the right area, but slightly off base. I think it's not an aquarium for fish. I think It's a fishing pole. I think it's. You got yourself a fancy new fishing rod and reel. Oh, maybe lore. And a tackle box for yourself.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay, Marvin, is that your guess?
Dan Patrick
That was new fishing rods. All right, Paul, I had thought snowmobile before that guest was just called in. I'm going to audible to. I don't know what they call them. Those quads, those winter quads. Like those John Deere.
Chris Collinsworth
Side by side.
Dan Patrick
Yeah, those side by side winter quads. Maybe one of those.
Chris Collinsworth
Nope. I had a big purchase. An auger.
Dan Patrick
Excuse me?
Chris Collinsworth
An auger.
Dan Patrick
Oh, are you ice fishing? That's for. An auger. For ice fishing?
Chris Collinsworth
Yes.
Dan Patrick
Yeah, man, that's a good.
Chris Collinsworth
You get the auger and you drill the holes in the ice. Yeah. And then you set your traps so you can go ice fishing. Yes.
Dan Patrick
Paul, I have two thoughts here. Seaton McLovin and I auged a little bit when we were in Minnesota and see if you remember right. They let me do the auging. I almost sent it right through the ice into the icy waters below. Secondly, Dan, I always worry with you and power tools and power equipment. Are you. Are you auging or you have an auger on staff?
Chris Collinsworth
Well, there is a designated auger in the neighborhood. Yes. But if he's not around, then I am going to auger. Now, there's another thing that I want to purchase, and this is going to make you really nervous.
Dan Patrick
Health insurance.
Chris Collinsworth
A chainsaw.
Dan Patrick
I'm not going to allow that. Oh, dear. Yeah, I'm going to have to step in at this juncture.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah. You know, I got these dead trees. Yeah. I just. I don't know. And my wife said, okay, you can't do the chainsaw. I said, okay. I said, what about the auger? And so she said, yeah, I can get an auger.
Dan Patrick
Well, Dan, chop your own firewood. It'll warm you twice, if you know what I mean.
Chris Collinsworth
Oh, okay.
Dan Patrick
That's the old saying.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah. You get warm while you're cutting the. The firewood and then warm when you burn it.
Dan Patrick
The other old thing is having seven toes is no fun. I don't want you using a chainsaw, man, because you're very impatient with tools and equipment, and if it doesn't start, you'll be pulling and grabbing different ends.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah, I know, I know, I know. But that's. I'm just. When you think outdoorsman, you think me. Yes, Todd, you're walking around with an auger.
Dan Patrick
That don't make you no ice fisherman.
Chris Collinsworth
Thank you, Dr. Phil. You're coming.
Dan Patrick
You Got an auger, but you're not.
Chris Collinsworth
Cutting any holes in that.
Mike Tirico
There ain't no fish in the pond.
Dan Patrick
You're walking around an auger. That's the problem.
Chris Collinsworth
You ain't gonna catch no fish with that. It is a little nerve wracking when you walk on the ice and. And you can use the auger to see how thick the ice is, but you start to walk, and then you hear a crack. And then all of a sudden, now there's trucks on and on the ice, and there's cabins that. They're out there ice fishing. And here I am, like, tiptoeing out there with my dog, and I'm just thinking, God, if I go under now, they do have something. Believe it or not, if you've been around ice fishing or you just go out on the ice, you can have something that's around your neck that if you fall in, you can take it off your neck. Like a dog chain, kind of, and you use it like an ice pick to be able to put it in the ice, to pull yourself back up. Just. I. There are all these things that I'm learning here now. I am truly an outdoorsman. Yes.
Dan Patrick
Marvin, do you feel pressure to be more of a man's man now that you're in Maine?
Chris Collinsworth
Absolutely, absolutely. Like, I'm around guys that when they start talking about things and. And dressing a deer, you know, all these. Like, they're men like these, you know, these are the guys who are out ice fishing with no gloves on, you know, their coat open. Meanwhile, I'm, you know, trying to be as covered up as possible. Yes. Paul.
Dan Patrick
Yeah. You hear dressing a deer, you think, why are they putting a sweater and a hat on a deer?
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah, they do. That's weird.
Dan Patrick
I don't like those. I think I have to stand still.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah. Hey, we're. We were gonna go duck. Duck hunting. Do you want to get a duck blind? And I go, sure.
Dan Patrick
What do you do to.
Chris Collinsworth
You poor guy? Shouldn't shoot a duck blind. Yes.
Dan Patrick
Todd, is there pressure to get some kind of moose head that you got all by yourself?
Chris Collinsworth
No, no, no, no, no. None of that. There will not be any. Anything. Any animal that's mounted on the wall. No, I always get creeped out when I see that. Things staring at you. No antlers. I can, you know, put my coat on the antler. No, we're not doing any of that stuff. Just being a man's man, Getting some flannel. Gotta have flannel.
Dan Patrick
While discussing interior design.
Chris Collinsworth
Yes, that's true. Yes. That's true. There's a juxtaposition there. There is, but that's me. I'm a renaissance man. Renaissance. All right, here's something for you. How about super bowl legacy? Look at all the quarterbacks. And who has the most to gain out of winning another super bowl or a Super Bowl? Because you got Josh Allen at 28, Jaden Daniels, 24. I think Dan Marino is the youngest quarterback to start a Super Bowl. I think he was 23.
Dan Patrick
Yeah, he's youngest to start Roethlisberger, youngest to win.
Chris Collinsworth
How old was Ben? 25.
Dan Patrick
24 and a half. Like 24 late 24s.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay. And so that was the game in Detroit.
Dan Patrick
Yeah.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay. Jerome Bettis was in that game. Bussy will join us. Coming up next time, Jared Goff winning a Super Bowl. Jalen Hurts got close. Lamar Jackson, Mahomes with another one, Matthew Stafford. Stafford's almost 37. Then you have C.J. stroud. Paulie, I'll start with you. Which quarterback has the most to gain in the super bowl legacy boost game?
Dan Patrick
Can I riff a second on this before I get my pick? I will not pick two. Matthew Stafford joins a different category. If he wins one because no one saw it coming, and I'm not calling it John Elway, but to have two in the back quarter of your career, that would bump Matt Stafford up way higher because he has the numbers. But I'm going to go with Jared Goff. Jared Goff. It's an unbelievable story. It's. His career has been. You can't use the word disappointment, but he was jettisoned by the Rams for not much. But if he wins a Super bowl with four Pro Bowls and the Lions on a run, we could discuss him as a Hall of Famer in three years. But he has to do that first.
Chris Collinsworth
The player.
Dan Patrick
Yeah, the player would be Lamar Jackson. But to me, if Mahomes, when we're talking about the Brady conversation, if they go three straight for the first time.
Chris Collinsworth
In super bowl history, as far as.
Dan Patrick
Super bowl legacy, and he gets another super bowl, including three straight, I would pick Mahomes from that group.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay. All right, Seton, who was your legacy pick?
Dan Patrick
Well, I mean, it's crucial that Lamar Jackson wins. Crucial. That, to me, is. It's far and away he's at it. You could take him off the list. It's that important.
Chris Collinsworth
Oh, wow. Okay. Marvin, what about you?
Dan Patrick
I'm gonna go with Josh Allen. I think if Josh Allen wins one, especially in Buffalo, and they've been close for the past maybe two or three Years, man, statue worthy.
Chris Collinsworth
Oh, certainly in Buffalo. Yeah, I could see that. But I, I would say Patrick Mahomes, because if we're talking a legacy, the only other legacy that he has in front of him is Tom Brady. All these other quarterbacks, there's a lot of people in front of them. Even if you win another Super Bowl. But Mahomes, to do this at age 29 to 3, Pete, never been done before. And now you've done something Brady hasn't done. And now you really have to say there is a possibility, given his age, with that team, with that coach, that he would be able to challenge Tom Brady. So I would go Mahomes, because if we're talking legacy, the big picture is the only person in front of you on that legacy trail is Tom Brady.
Dan Patrick
Yes, I think that, I think Mahomes is interesting because he does only have that one person ahead of him. However, I think people are eager to put Patrick Mahomes ahead of Tom Brady. So, you know the fact that, so if he wins his fourth super bowl now that's somehow better than what Tom Brady did in his whole career, that's crazy. That's crazy. Even though they did do three in a row. That's cool.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
But to me, that's crazy. So I think that the media, for the most part, they're very anxious to put Patrick Mahomes ahead of Tom Brady.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah.
Dan Patrick
Paulie Brady won three Super Bowls before the age of 28. Then he went on a nine year run with no Super Bowls. Then he went four more. He still, he had super bowl appearances and that he just didn't win. Yes. Right.
Chris Collinsworth
Stafford turns 37 two days before the Super Bowl. Well, you talk about a walk off there. Yes, Marvin.
Dan Patrick
And regarding Mahomes, this could put him in a Michael Jordan category as far as if you think Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, if they don't win any Super Bowls and it's because of him, that might boost him up on the, you know, Tom Brady level.
Chris Collinsworth
That's a good call. Jaylen Herz winning a Super bowl when he played so well when they lost to the Chiefs. Because I'm not, I'm not all in on Jaylen Herz. I've, I've said this from the outset. Good story. I think he's a good quarterback. I do want to see him in a big moment. Now you can argue that he was in a big moment, although he had the fumble, but still he played extremely well in that Super Bowl. So that might be a package deal with Jalen Hurts and Nick Sirianni, like they could really, of the coaches. How about we do the super bowl legacy coaches? Let me take a break. Maybe we do that tomorrow.
Dan Patrick
Great tease, Auger, man.
Chris Collinsworth
Thank you.
Dan Patrick
Auger.
Chris Collinsworth
Isn't he, wasn't he the puncher? Oh, that was anger, Pat.
Dan Patrick
Anger.
Chris Collinsworth
Wasn't he the. Yeah. Wasn't he the Colts punter? Yeah. All right, let me take a break. More phone calls coming up. Update the poll results. We got dower rankings and we have a quick NFL quiz. Jerome Bettis will join us in about a half hour from now. Back after this, be sure to catch the live edition of the Dan Patrick show, weekdays at 9am Eastern, 6am Pacific on Fox Sports Radio in the iHeartRadio app.
Dan Patrick
Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else you can find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? Based in Nashville, we're more than just your basic NFL show. We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything because we got lots to say. I, I texted you and you texted me back. Now, I don't know if you have the update, but like all the little thumbs up and heart and stuff, like, it's all colored. They changed everything and the heart's a little pink. It felt like I told you I loved you. I'm going to be honest, it was a little pink. There was something sentimental when you, when you send it. It was like, do I send the heart? Now I don't like the color edition.
Mike Tirico
It's extremely pink.
Dan Patrick
Listen to Lots to say with Bobby Bones and Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Jon Stewart is back at the Daily show, and he's bringing his signature wit and insight straight to your ears with the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Dive into John's unique take on the biggest topics in politics, entertainment, sports and more. Joined by the sharp voices of the show's correspondents and contributors, and with extended interviews and exclusive weekly headline roundups, this podcast gives you content you won't find anywhere else. Ready to laugh and stay informed, listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or, or wherever you get your podcasts. What's up, everybody? Adnan Virk here to tell you about a new podcast from iHeart podcast and the National Hockey League. It's NHL unscripted with Virk and Demers. Hey, I'm Jason Demers, former 700 game NHL defenseman turned NHL Network analyst and boy oh boy, does daddy have a lot to say. I love you, by the way. On NHL Network, we're looking forward to getting together each week to chat and chirp about the sport and all the other things surrounding it that we love. Right? Yeah, I just met you today, but we're going to have a ton of guests from the colliding worlds of hockey, entertainment and pop culture. And you know what, tons of back and forth on all things NHL. Yeah, you're going to soon going to find out we're not just hockey talk. We get all kinds of random stuff on this podcast. Movies, television, food, wrestling, even the stuff that you wear on NHL. Now you wish you could pull off my short shorts, Virky. That's sure to cause a ruckus. Listen to NHL Unscripted with Burke and demers, the iHeartRadio app, Apple podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. What's going on, everybody? This is Justin Pennock from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast alongside Bobby Skinner and Chris Rose. We're rolling three times a week, on Mondays, on Wednesdays, on Fridays, breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're talking about the MVP race. Is Josh Allen going to pull it out? Lamar Jackson? Can Saquon Barkley even break the rushing record? Can the Steelers keep up their momentum? We talk about everything. We break it down. Stats, analytics. And of course, Chris Rose is bringing his perspective on being a pro in the media world as well. Listen to Football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts and you will be glad you did. Hope you could join us for the postseason run. Ever wonder what it's like to be on the phone with an NFL general manager as you finalize the biggest contract in NFL history? I'm A.J. stephens, Vice President of Client strategy at Athletes first, where we've negotiated $1.4 billion in current NFL quarterback contract contracts. Introducing the Athletes First Family podcast, the Quarterback Series. Along with my co host, Brian Murphy, Athletes first CEO, we're pulling back the curtain on how these historic deals come together. You'll hear directly from the agents who shaped the NFL's financial landscape, the ones who negotiated Justin Herbert's extension and Deshaun Watson's fully guaranteed contract that sent shockwaves through the league. This isn't just about the numbers, though. It's about the untold stories behind these massive negotiations and the relationships the NFL superstars like Dak Prescott, Tua Tango Valoa, and Jordan Love have with their agents at Athletes First. For the first time ever, the agents who orchestrate these deals are sharing the details of the negotiations and everything that led up to their clients signing on the dotted line. Listen to the Athletes First Family podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Chris Collinsworth
Well, maybe things are starting to heat up a little more than I'm willing to acknowledge with the Dallas Cowboys and Deion Sanders. Ed Werder covers the Cowboys, and he tweets out regarding Deion Sanders. I'm being told that he would almost certainly accept if Jerry Jones offers him the job to be the next head coach of the Cowboys, and those around him are encouraging him to pursue it and that Jerry Jones is enamored with the idea. So Ed Werder is certainly plugged in with the Cowboys.
Dan Patrick
Fritz.
Chris Collinsworth
He wants to reach out to Edward or see if he's got a couple of minutes for us on this. Couple of phone calls in here as well, we have our dower rankings. Let's see. RJ in Colorado. Welcome back, rj. Hey, bud. How you doing? Hey. Good. Great.
Dan Patrick
Got a. Got a little bit of a confession.
Chris Collinsworth
I've been using the Dan Patrick show.
Dan Patrick
And the D The Danettes as a.
Chris Collinsworth
Little bit of a scapegoat.
Dan Patrick
I'm getting married here in two days.
Chris Collinsworth
And I found myself the last few months saying a word that I fell in love with.
Dan Patrick
And she says it's not a word.
Chris Collinsworth
And it's efforting because I heard so.
Dan Patrick
Much from you guys. I've bought her a Christmas present with it on a T shirt and a coffee mug.
Chris Collinsworth
So it's kind of funny today you're.
Dan Patrick
Using the word augering and augur, but.
Chris Collinsworth
I'm wondering if I could go around the circle. Should I try to add some humor into the vows and place the word efforting in there? Yes or no? Yes. Yes. Absolutely, yes.
Dan Patrick
Paulie, his wife, already does not like the word. I don't know if I would inject it into the wedding day.
Chris Collinsworth
Is efforting a word?
Dan Patrick
It is not Technically Merriam Webster dictionary. She knows her stuff is not in the what? Dictionary.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay. Yeah, see, I'm gonna probably agree with.
Dan Patrick
Paul on this one. We're never as funny as we think we are. Is. Is kind of the rule to live by. So if it's a question as to whether you should put it in there or not. Just go with not. Because it's. You're probably. It's not going to get the laughs that maybe you think it will.
Chris Collinsworth
And good luck. Good luck, rj. Good luck. Efforting. Yes, Todd.
Dan Patrick
Even if you nail it and it's a perfect delivery and setup and everything else, the fact that you knew in advance that she doesn't care for the word is enough of a reason to.
Chris Collinsworth
Just leave it out.
Dan Patrick
It's not necessary.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah, but she may just say that's not a word. But it can be your word. I mean, you, you could still have. I. I'm hoping she has a sense of humor. I don't know. Is it that big a deal to say? Hun, I promise to be efforting the rest of my life to make you happy. Bob in Florida. Hi, Bob. What's on your mind? Hey, Dan. Third time, long time. Five seven.
Dan Patrick
A very soft 213 soft.
Chris Collinsworth
So you had Jim Nance on yesterday.
Dan Patrick
And he was talking about the greats.
Chris Collinsworth
In broadcasting and so forth. And I just want to say you, what you have brought to sports is to me unparalleled.
Dan Patrick
And your show is amazing. I had hired my son for my oldest stepson for a couple of years and he's quieter, reserved, and your show.
Chris Collinsworth
Was able to bring out just a.
Dan Patrick
Number of really great conversations. He enjoyed it and he's not a big sports guy, so it was just really, really meaningful and I want to thank you for that.
Chris Collinsworth
And then I have a second thing.
Dan Patrick
If, if you allow me. You guys were talking about what to.
Chris Collinsworth
Do when you have a significant other.
Dan Patrick
That roots for a different sports team. I'm from northeast Ohio.
Chris Collinsworth
I root for obviously the Ohio State Buckeyes. My wife's from Michigan. Huge Michigan fan.
Dan Patrick
Wolverine fan.
Chris Collinsworth
I tell people I get to screw.
Dan Patrick
The blue anytime I want to.
Chris Collinsworth
Wow. That's a wow, Bob. Dang.
Dan Patrick
It was all emotional that he went there at the end.
Chris Collinsworth
I know, I know. Talking about his stepson and how we brought out his personality and then dropped the hammer there.
Dan Patrick
Literally.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah. Whoa. Most cars on the road could use a little tlc. At Mako, they bring their car back to life with affordable paint jobs like collision repairs. Get a free estimate today. Oh, better get Mako. Let's do quick NFL quiz. Paulie, can I have some music? Marvin.
Dan Patrick
Yes, Dan. This matches Dauer rankings. This is about futility. The NFL franchise that's gone the longest without winning a playoff game. A Couple hints. The third place team won one in 2010. Second place was 2002. There is one NFL team that has not won a playoff game since the 2000 season.
Chris Collinsworth
Todd.
Dan Patrick
First team that came to my. But that may be the third place one is the Jets. No.
Chris Collinsworth
Okay, Satan, got a guess.
Dan Patrick
Cardinals? Nope.
Chris Collinsworth
Marvin?
Dan Patrick
The Jaguars? No, none of them. The Bears won a playoff. The Bears won a playoff game in 2010, so they're in third place. There's two teams more futile, Dan.
Chris Collinsworth
How about the Cleveland Browns?
Dan Patrick
No. The Las Vegas Raiders last won a playoff game in 2002.
Chris Collinsworth
Bloop.
Dan Patrick
The team that's gone 24 years without a playoff victory. The Dolphins. That's correct. No, it's been a while for the Dolphins.
Chris Collinsworth
Yes, it has. Yeah. Dan Marino's not walking through that door. Oh, and six, Sean in Nevada. Hi, Sean. What's on your mind today? Hey, Dan. Dan. At Happy Meet Friday Eve.
Dan Patrick
Meet Friday Eve. See what I did there, Todd? Very nice.
Chris Collinsworth
I just wanted to. Two quick things. My wife. I got Tyler's personal email address. She's an incredible piano player and singer.
Dan Patrick
And she wants to submit a Stat of the Day song. If you only played it once, it.
Chris Collinsworth
Would make her year.
Dan Patrick
And Today is her 45th birthday, and.
Chris Collinsworth
I just want to say her name is Pandora. Like the radio station, not the box. If you say the box, she'll be pissed. Pandora, I love you more than anything. Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Hold on, hold on. Pandora is your wife's name? Pandora is my wife's name. Is that a family name? She was raised by hippies. Damn. My mother in law's name is Raven. Okay, yeah, it's. Her name's Pandora. All right, well, I would love to have her submit a Stat of the Day, so can she do that, since she married me, to listen to your show for the last year and a half, and she's a fan and she will submit a Stat of the Day, and it's her birthday, so I was hoping you guys would do your little silly clappy thing for her. Our silly clapping. Hey, easy there.
Dan Patrick
We give that a lot of thought.
Chris Collinsworth
Pandora. All right, let's give a little clappy thing to. To Pandora.
Dan Patrick
Whatever. Whatever. Whatever.
Chris Collinsworth
Yeah. Happ. Yeah. See, your words can hurt sometimes. Yeah. All right, now, let's go. You want to submit a Stat of the Day song? Sure. More than. I'm happy. Oh, Ed Werder is going to join us coming up in about 10 minutes from now. He just sent me a tweet about Deion Sanders and sounds like maybe this is a match made in Dallas between Jerry and Dion. So Ed Werder covers the Cowboys. We'll talk to him. Jerome Bettis will join us in the final hour of the program. More phone calls on the way as well. 877-3-DP show two hours in the books. One more to go on this Thursday.
Dan Patrick
Hey, it's Bobby Bones. Join me and former NFL quarterback Matt Castle every Wednesday for our new podcast, Lots to say With Bobby Bones and Matt Castle. Between us, we have over 17,500 passing yards, multiple New York Times bestsellers, and one mirrorball trophy from Dancing with the Star. So where else you gonna find a show with that much athleticism and football insight? We talk sports, but we talk pop culture and music and a little bit of everything List had a lots to say with Bobby Bones, Matt Castle on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcasts. Jon Stewart is back at the Daily show and he's bringing his signature wit and insight straight to your ears with the Daily Show Ears Edition podcast. Dive into John's unique take on the biggest topics in politics, entertainment, sports and more. Joined by the sharp voices of the show's correspondence and contributors. And with extended interviews and exclusive weekly headline roundups, this podcast gives you content you won't find anywhere else. Ready to laugh and stay informed? Listen on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. What's up everybody? Adnan Vir here to tell you about a new podcast. It's NHL Unscripted with Virk and Demers. Jason Demers here, And after playing 700 NHL games, I got a lot of dirty laundry to air out. I got a lot to say here, too, okay? Each week we'll get together to chat about the sport that we love. Tons of guests are going to join in too, but we're not just going to be talking hockey, folks. We're talking movies. We're talking tv, food, and Adnan's favorite wrestling. It's all on Le Tablet. Listen to NHL Unscripted with Virk and demers, the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. What's up everyone? It's Justin Pennik from John Boy Media, the host of the Football Today podcast with Bobby Skinner and Chris Rose. We roll three times a week. On Mondays, on Wednesdays, on Fridays, breaking down everything you need to know about the NFL. We're gearing up for the NFL playoffs. I hope you can join us. Join in with us three times a week. Listen to Football Today on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcast and you will be GLAD you did. $1.4 billion in NFL quarterback contracts the untold stories behind the biggest deals in football history I'm AJ Stephens, Vice president of Client strategy at Athletes first, introducing the Athletes First Family podcast, the Quarterback Series. My co host, Brian Murphy, Athletes first CEO, and I are sitting down with the agents who have negotiated contracts for Justin Herbert, Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott, Tuathailoa, and Jordan Love. Listen to Athletes First Family podcasts on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
The Dan Patrick Show: Episode Summary
Title: Hour 2 – Quarterback with the Most to Win, Cris Collinsworth
Host: Dan Patrick
Guest: Cris Collinsworth
Release Date: January 16, 2025
Network: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network
1. Episode Introduction
As the second hour of The Dan Patrick Show kicks off, host Dan Patrick welcomes listeners to an engaging discussion featuring sports luminary Cris Collinsworth. The episode delves into the intricacies of NFL playoffs, quarterback performances, and team strategies, all infused with humor and insightful analysis.
2. Banter About Big Purchase
The episode opens with light-hearted banter between Cris Collinsworth and Mike Tirico about Cris’s recent significant purchase. Dan Patrick teases Cris about the nature of his buy, leading to a playful guessing game.
Dan Patrick [03:28]: “Is it as big a purchase as Strawberry Quick?”
Cris Collinsworth [03:34]: “It's bigger than that.”
The conversation highlights the camaraderie between the hosts, setting a jovial tone for the episode.
3. 40-Yard Dash Discussion
Cris shares an anecdote about his experience with the 40-yard dash, emphasizing the importance of both speed and quickness in a quarterback's performance.
Cris and Mike discuss legendary wide receivers like Randy Moss and Terrell Owens, debating whether pure speed or quickness is more crucial for success in the NFL.
Cris Collinsworth [05:03]: “Is speed more important than quickness as far as being a wide receiver?”
Mike Tirico [05:03]: “It’s both. The first 10 yards matter, but the real stars emerge when you hit the jets around 25 yards.”
This segment underscores the multifaceted attributes required for elite performance in football.
4. NFL Playoff Analysis: Rams vs. Eagles
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to analyzing the upcoming Rams vs. Eagles divisional playoff game. Cris and Mike dissect team strategies, player performances, and key factors that could influence the game's outcome.
Cris Collinsworth [07:31]: “How do the Rams win this game?”
Mike Tirico [07:36]: “Matthew Stafford has to be great. He can handle anything. The Eagles’ defense, especially without Nicobe Dean, will hurt them.”
They delve into defensive tactics, quarterback resilience, and the importance of man coverage versus team coordination.
5. Quarterback Legacy and Super Bowl Contenders
The discussion shifts to the legacy of current quarterbacks and their potential to secure Super Bowl victories, thereby cementing their status in NFL history.
Cris Collinsworth [34:57]: “Who has the most to gain out of winning another Super Bowl?”
Dan Patrick [35:07]: “I’m going with Jared Goff. If he wins a Super Bowl with four Pro Bowls and the Lions on a run, we could discuss him as a Hall of Famer in three years.”
The panel debates the merits of quarterbacks like Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Patrick Mahomes, and Jared Goff, weighing their achievements and future prospects.
Cris Collinsworth [37:55]: “Mahomes is interesting because he does only have that one person ahead of him.”
Dan Patrick [38:47]: “Mahomes is in a Michael Jordan category... that might boost him up on the Tom Brady level.”
This segment provides a comprehensive look at individual performances and their impact on team success.
6. Deion Sanders and Dallas Cowboys Speculations
Transitioning to coaching dynamics, Cris brings up the potential of Deion Sanders joining the Dallas Cowboys as their next head coach, sparking a lively debate.
Mike Tirico [17:57]: “I think anything with the Cowboys is possible... do you think Deion can do it? I do, but I’m not sure.”
Cris Collinsworth [45:05]: “Deion Sanders would almost certainly accept if Jerry Jones offers him the job.”
The hosts analyze the synergy between Sanders' coaching style and the Cowboys' organizational culture, contemplating the future of the franchise.
7. Audience Interactions and Polls
Dan Patrick engages with the audience through phone calls and interactive segments, including poll questions and quizzes. This involvement fosters a community atmosphere and encourages listener participation.
Such segments add an interactive layer, making the show dynamic and listener-centric.
8. Light-Hearted Banter and Closing
The episode concludes with humorous exchanges about personal anecdotes, upcoming purchases, and playful teasing, maintaining the show's signature blend of sports analysis and entertainment.
Cris Collinsworth [32:03]: “You ain't gonna catch no fish with that. It is a little nerve-wracking when you walk on the ice...”
Dan Patrick [47:35]: “We give that a lot of thought.”
This friendly rapport ensures that the show remains engaging and relatable, leaving listeners anticipating future episodes.
Notable Quotes:
Mike Tirico [05:03]: “Whoever is the quickest getting off. So a lot of times the smaller receivers can get off the line... but what really matters is when you hit the jets around 25 yards.”
Cris Collinsworth [07:31]: “How do the Rams win this game?”
Dan Patrick [35:07]: “I’m going with Jared Goff. It's an unbelievable story... he has to do that first.”
Cris Collinsworth [37:55]: “Mahomes is interesting because he does only have that one person ahead of him.”
Dan Patrick [38:47]: “Mahomes is in a Michael Jordan category... that might boost him up on the Tom Brady level.”
Conclusion
In Hour 2 of The Dan Patrick Show, listeners are treated to an in-depth exploration of NFL playoff dynamics, quarterback legacies, and potential coaching shifts, all delivered with a mix of expertise and humor. Cris Collinsworth’s insights, paired with Mike Tirico’s analytical prowess, provide a compelling narrative for sports enthusiasts eager to understand the evolving landscape of professional football.
For those who missed the episode, tuning into The Dan Patrick Show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or your preferred podcast platform will ensure you stay informed and entertained with exclusive insider access and A-list sports and entertainment discussions.