The Dan Patrick Show

Hour 3 – Domonique Foxworth, Tomorrow’s Headlines
Date: September 18, 2025
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts | Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Host: Dan Patrick, with the Danettes (Seaton O'Connor, Paul McDoniel, Todd Fritz, Marvin "Marvin" Prince)
Featured Guest: Domonique Foxworth (ESPN analyst, former NFL defensive back)

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show dives into NFL headlines and inside stories, with a humorous, lively tone and the kind of locker-room banter the show is known for. Dan and the Danettes muse on unusual state traditions, the NFL week’s hot topics such as Tom Brady’s unique dual-role, and the status of infamously suffering franchises. Domonique Foxworth joins for the in-depth sports analysis segment, bringing first-hand NFL perspective and tackling big questions about coaching, quarterbacking, and the psychology of competitive paranoia. The show concludes with listeners calling in, playful headline predictions, and a flurry of running jokes.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Oklahoma State Meal and Seaton’s Norman Adventure

• [04:06-05:16]
  • Discussion about the uniqueness of Oklahoma having a state meal (chicken fried steak, barbecued pork sausage, biscuits and gravy, fried okra, cornbread, corn, black-eyed peas, squash, strawberries, pecan pie).
  • Seaton O'Connor speculates about tailgating in Oklahoma and "piecing together" the state meal from various tailgate tents.
  • Running jokes about the quantity: “Paulie said that’s a death row meal.” – Dan Patrick [04:36].
  • Clarified that other states have official foods, but only Oklahoma has an entire designated meal.

2. NFL Controversies: Tom Brady’s Dual Roles

• [03:08-08:32]
  • Coaches react to Tom Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders and NFL broadcaster, being in production meetings.
  • Ben Johnson (Bears) and Sean Payton (Broncos) are both unfazed, citing the week-to-week schematic changes and Brady’s current assignments.
  • Dan raises ethical and practical questions: “You don’t care because he’s doing NFC games. What if he does AFC games? Would you care?” – Dan Patrick [08:57].

3. Super Bowl Hosting and Stadium Infrastructure

• [09:16-10:41]
  • Callers discuss why some cities (e.g., Buffalo, Green Bay) are unlikely to host a Super Bowl due to stadium confines and city size, not just weather.
  • Dan advocates for retractable domes: “...certainly in Buffalo. You’re able to use it for concerts. It’s a multi-use stadium...” [10:00].

4. Players-Only Meetings vs. Coach Criticism

• [06:13-06:51]
  • The Danettes debate what’s worse: a players-only meeting or a coach calling out effort. Over 59% say a players-only meeting is worse, referencing the Dolphins’ early season issues.

5. Listener Participation and Running Jokes

• [11:06-14:25, 14:37-16:47]
  • Calls in from around the country on everything from Peyton Manning’s commercial appearances to suggestions for new calendar photo shoots and Danettes-themed T-shirts.
  • Lighthearted, self-deprecating banter continues regarding past photo shoots, the Danettes’ “Rocky” vs. “Stocky” calendar themes.

6. Emmy Awards and Daytime Talk Show Competition

• [15:41-18:48]
  • Joking about applying for Daytime Emmys against shows like “Kelly and Mark,” “The View,” and “The Jennifer Hudson Show.”
  • “About time we got a break. Yes. White dudes got a chance.” – Dan Patrick, tongue-in-cheek [16:44].

Featured Guest: Domonique Foxworth

Interview Segment

[26:49-39:36]

a) Can the Dolphins Win Tonight?

• Foxworth: “I have a hard time envisioning it. There’s no sadder building in the league right now. It’s hard to get motivated when it doesn’t feel like anybody in that place is safe...” [27:24]
• The Bills’ defense has holes, but emotionally the Dolphins seem adrift. Foxworth underscores how close talent levels are in the NFL—“it’s not like college.”

b) On Team Building and Offenses

• Foxworth argues that lasting teams (like the Patriots) found multiple ways to adapt, not just one system. Gives Mike McDaniel credit for working with limitations, but Miami lacks adaptability: “It doesn’t seem like they figured it out.” [28:11-29:27]

c) Tom Brady’s Access: Where’s the Line?

• Paranoia is real. “I’ve watched coaches burn game plans, literally burn them. They sweep the meeting rooms for bugs…” [29:38-31:38]
• Defensive players are almost superstitiously concerned about information leaks, especially after New England’s history.

d) Coaching Criticisms in Chicago

• Publicly calling out effort? That’s serious. “Week two, if we got an effort issue, that’s an inside the house conversation. Him doing it publicly is very strategic.” [32:04-32:37]

e) Caleb Williams and Quarterback Habits

• On the rookie’s learning curve: “If this was his rookie year, how would I think about his first two games?...He showed the magic promise…” [32:52]
• Expresses concerns about baggage from last year and media leaks, even as Williams shows star potential.
• On young QBs and pocket presence: “I hate when I see these quarterbacks in the NFL play like they were in college…these young guys don’t step up in the pocket.” [34:03-34:33]

f) Athletic QBs: Blessing and Curse

• Rule changes have made the position more athletic and less about pure pocket passing. “Once Mahomes took the Aaron Rodgers thing to the next level…now that’s all we’re looking for.” [35:59]
• Warns it’s a tough habit to break when young players are used to bailing out of pressure situations, but coaches don’t always want it gone—just harnessed.

g) Potential Major Upset: Giants over Chiefs?

• “The Tyreek Hill trade…heats up a little bit more…Mahomes seems so frustrated he's trying to express to his team, like, come on, help me.” [37:22-38:21]
• Predicts major NFL media discourse if the Chiefs lose to the Giants, but not a true end to the dynasty.

h) Memorable Moments & Personality

• Dan: “Do you ever want to tackle somebody?”
  Foxworth: “Hell, no. No, no, no.” [38:24]
• On which TV analyst he’d like to hit: “Greeny. Want to hit him every day. And that’s what makes him a good host.” [39:15]
• Jokes about Dan Orlovsky (“too thin”) and Adam Schefter (“He’s gotta be in everyone’s good graces”). [38:35-39:06]

Listener Calls and Show Wrap-Up

[40:13-52:00]

• Callers continue with food recommendations in Norman, OK, and reflections on collectible SportsCenter memorabilia.
• More playful teasing about calendar photos, the prospect of a "nude statue" (family show!), and show-life anecdotes.
• Famous “stat of the day” musical interlude for a punter’s high number of NFL punts.
• Joking predictions for tomorrow’s headlines after the Dolphins-Bills game:
  • “Miami Clown Machine: Finn’s Futility Becoming Circus.” – Todd Fritz [45:34]
  • “Dolphins win… I’m just joshing. Bills dominate.” – Marvin [45:47]
  • “Tuna, this tan can of tuna is dolphin free.” – Seaton [46:17]

Closing Quotes and Notables

• “Dominic Foxworth would be fine if Tom Brady came into his locker room…because he just wouldn’t talk to him at all.” – Todd Fritz [51:38]
• “Oklahoma’s state meal is massive.” – Seaton O’Connor [51:46]
• “Greenie is a made man.” – Marvin [51:48]

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “There’s no other state that has a state meal.” – Dan Patrick [04:47]
• “I have a hard time envisioning [a Dolphins win]. There’s no sadder building in the league right now.” – Domonique Foxworth [27:24]
• “I’ve watched coaches burn game plans, literally burn them. They sweep our meeting rooms…” – Foxworth sharing NFL paranoia [30:00]
• “If we got an effort issue in week two, that’s an inside the house conversation… I think Ben Johnson is doing this for a reason.” – Foxworth [32:04]
• “I hate when I see these quarterbacks in the NFL play like they were in college…they rarely step up in the pocket.” – Dan Patrick [34:03]
• “Once Mahomes took the Aaron Rodgers thing to the next level…now that’s all we’re looking for.” – Foxworth [35:59]
• “Greenie… want to hit him every day. And that’s what makes him a good host!” – Foxworth [39:15]

Important Timestamps

• Domonique Foxworth interview begins: [26:49]
• On Dolphins momentum and culture: [27:24]
• On NFL paranoia and team security: [29:38]
• On Chicago coaching and Caleb Williams: [32:04-34:03]
• QB play styles and rule changes: [34:33-36:05]
• Chiefs hypothetical upset: [37:22]
• Lighthearted "who would you hit?" bit: [38:23-39:15]
• Tomorrow’s Headlines predictions: [45:34-46:28]

Tone and Style Notes

• Tone: Loose, quick-witted, self-aware, and deeply steeped in both sports minutiae and inside-joke culture. Dan and the Danettes oscillate from insightful analysis to unscripted ribbing and listener engagement, making even deep-sports segments accessible to the casual fan.
• Language: Conversational; littered with callbacks, gags, and sports jargon—always with an eye toward entertaining both hardcore and drive-by listeners.

Summary for the Uninitiated

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show is an entertaining ride through the world of NFL emotions, inside stories, and fan engagement. It features a blend of news commentary, inside jokes, and sports banter, and a top NFL guest who pulls back the curtain on the paranoid realities of pro football. The show manages to make everything from Oklahoma cuisine to Emmy Award strategies feel on-brand, fun, and informative. Whether you’re hungry for strong sports takes or just want in on the laughs, this is peak Dan Patrick Show.