The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3

Episode Title: Drake Maye Had No Answers, Recollections from the Road Trip
Date: February 9, 2026
Podcast: iHeartPodcasts and Dan Patrick Podcast Network

Episode Overview

This episode, hosted by Dan Patrick and the Danettes, mainly dives into post-Super Bowl analysis, focusing on Drake Maye’s struggles, Seattle’s suffocating defense, and broader themes surrounding the game. The crew also discusses memorable moments—from underwhelming commercials to humorous flying stories—and engages with callers on topics spanning football, the Winter Olympics, and even the nuances of air travel interactions.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Super Bowl Recap: Seattle’s Defensive Masterclass & Maye’s Tough Night

• Defensive Dominance:
  Dan lauds the Seattle Seahawks for an "incredible defensive performance," noting their relentless pressure on Patriots QB Drake Maye (02:12–08:50).
• Maye’s Health and Play:
  Discussion centers on Drake Maye playing with a shot-up (potentially injured) shoulder, which limited play-calling and made him a target. Dan questions why the Patriots didn’t better protect him or adjust the game plan (03:30–04:56).
• Lack of Offensive Adjustments:
  Dan expresses surprise at OC Josh McDaniels:

  "I was just surprised that Josh McDaniels, the most experienced offensive coordinator in Super Bowl history, wasn't changing things up... I never would have had him back there because they didn't have a deep threat..." (04:56)

• Stat Highlights:
  • Seahawks hit Maye 11 times; seven different defenders got to him (07:45).
  • Kenneth Walker III’s 135 rushing yards, the most since Terrell Davis in a Super Bowl (07:51).
  • New England’s defense kept it close by limiting Seattle to field goals (05:46).
  • Patriots had no postseason turnovers—an NFL first (08:27).
  • Maye was sacked 21 times in the playoffs (16:36), the most for any QB in a single postseason.

2. Poll Questions & Fan Reactions

• Poll—Most Credit for Seattle’s Win:
  • Pass rush earns a massive 78% (06:49).
  • Secondary and special teams tie for second.
• Fan Bases Feeling Worst:
  • Vikings lead with 34% (07:03).
• Poll—What Decided the Game?:
  • 67% said Seahawks’ pass rush (07:17).

3. Best & Worst of the Weekend (Danettes Roundtable, 08:50):

• Todd:
  • Best: NYU women’s basketball breaks D3 record with 82 straight wins.
  • Worst: Duke staff punched during court storm at UNC.
• Seaton:
  • Best: Precise flyover above the stadium.
  • Worst: Disappointing Super Bowl commercials.
• Marvin:
  • Best: NBA’s Stefan Castle’s 40/12/12 stat line.
  • Worst: UConn’s basketball loss to St. John’s.
• Paulie:
  • Best: Cooper Kupp’s big game reminds everyone of his elite status.
  • Worst: Drake Maye’s costly interception with 8:49 left in the fourth quarter.

4. Super Bowl & NFL Odds, Quick Takes (14:14)

• Rams and Seahawks favored next season; Bills, Eagles, Patriots, and Ravens right behind.
• Early MVP odds: Josh Allen favored, followed by Lamar Jackson, Mahomes, Herbert, Burrow, and Drake Maye (14:14–15:11).

5. Listener Call-Ins—Super Bowl Fallout, Betting, Patriots’ Path (15:51, 33:53, 35:20)

• Multiple callers weigh in on the Patriots' "easy" road to the Super Bowl and whether their schedule lessens the achievement.
• Drake Maye’s postseason, future prospects, and whether recent performances will “cool” his perception going forward (17:26).

6. NFL History and Trivia

• Maye’s 21 sacks and 8 playoff turnovers (16:36–16:58).
• Quick stats on historical running backs (07:51).
• Notable sports anniversaries and trivia peppered throughout (46:43).

7. Super Bowl Commercials: A Dull Year (10:01, 36:28)

• A group consensus: this year’s commercials were letdowns, lacking memorable moments.
• Exceptions: Slight nod to a Kevin-from-The-Office (Brian Baumgartner) chili ad.
• AI-generated celebrities and lack of creativity noted (10:01–10:34).

8. Road Trip & Flight Flirtation Stories (26:03–31:32)

• Todd recounts lighthearted, possibly flirtatious encounters with flight attendants on his route back from San Francisco.
• Crew debates whether Todd’s interactions crossed into “flirting,” leading to playful banter on how positive attention can brighten your day.
• Memorable exchange:
  • Todd: “Some people call this flight dancing.”
  • Dan: “If you did that to her, they’d probably kick you off the plane.” (28:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

On Maye’s Tough Super Bowl Night

• Dan Patrick, on Maye’s struggles and play-calling:

  “I was just surprised that Josh McDaniels…wasn't changing things up or I didn't from my vantage point, see that there was anything else going on. Run the football. It felt like they got away from the run pretty early, and now all of a sudden, Seattle was coming.” (04:56)

• On Super Bowl Defensive Display:

  “I thought it was an incredible defensive performance… Maybe not exciting, but impressive.” (05:46)

• Paulie, on Maye's pressure:

  “They hit Drake May 11 times. Seven different players on their defense hit Drake May.” (07:45)

On Commercials

• Seaton:

  “My worst of the weekend was actually the commercials... I really didn’t feel like this year got it at all.” (09:22)

• Dan Patrick:

  "It didn’t feel like there was that ‘Oh my God’... You’d be talking about that commercial today—because there wasn’t one." (10:01)

On In-Flight Banter

• Todd:

  “Some people call this flight dancing... best thing that happened to me all day.” (26:15, 29:00)

• Dan Patrick (joking):

  “If you did that to her, they’d probably kick you off the plane. Some marshal would probably... be waiting for you.” (28:44)

On Listener Debates and NFL Perception

• Dan Patrick, on Patriots' schedule:

  “Yeah, we've talked about their schedule. Their strength of schedule was one of the lowest in the NFL, if not the lowest. They didn't pick it. You can only play what's in front of you." (35:49)

On Quarterback Contracts (41:22):

• Dan Patrick:

  “You got to have somebody who’s going to be honest with you, and you got to be honest as well and say, ‘this is where I want to be, need to be.’ And Sam Darnold won a Super Bowl because of that.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Post-Super Bowl Recap (Drake Maye’s Problems, Seattle Defense): 02:12–08:50
• Poll results & fan reactions: 06:49–07:35
• Best/Worst of the Weekend (Roundtable): 08:50–13:46
• NFL Odds/MVP early look: 14:14–15:11
• Callers: Patriots’ schedule, betting/gambling: 15:51–17:26, 33:53–35:20
• Super Bowl commercials discussion: 10:01, 36:28
• Flight stories & playful flirting: 26:03–31:32
• Quarterback contracts and NFL tiers: 41:22–42:32
• Listener debates (Maye vs. Mahomes, commercials): 43:38–45:09

Additional Highlights

• Olympic Notes: Lindsey Vonn’s injury and comeback discussed—with debate about allowing injured veterans’ participation (02:12, 33:23).
• Road Trip Humor: Banter about misunderstanding flirtation, keeping travel lighthearted, and reflections on being “noticed."
• Comparative QB woes: Call-in debate about whether Drake Maye or Patrick Mahomes had the worse high-profile Super Bowl performance, resolved with QBR stats (44:07).
• Cowboys/ESPN analogy: Dan compares the “halo” of Cowboys fame and ESPN exposure—losing a bit of luster when you leave (38:26).

Summary

This episode delivers an engaging, humorous, and insightful look at Super Bowl fallout, centering on Drake Maye’s rough outing and Seattle’s defensive triumph. The Danettes share peaks and valleys from the weekend both on and off the field, listeners chime in with opinions on pivotal plays, team fortunes, and commercial culture, and the crew fills the spaces with trademark warmth and wit.

For listeners who missed it:

• You'll learn what truly swung the Super Bowl, why the commercials flopped, how travel mishaps can yield flirtatious tales, and get a sense of where the NFL is headed—if not always on the scoreboard, then surely in the conversations that follow.