The Dan Patrick Show – Hour 3: The DK Metcalf Rule, Reggie Miller

Date: March 31, 2026
Podcast Networks: iHeartPodcasts & Dan Patrick Podcast Network
Episode Focus: NFL rule changes, MVP debates, NCAA basketball, and an in-depth interview with Reggie Miller

Episode Overview

This hour of The Dan Patrick Show centers around developing NFL rule changes (including the so-called "DK Metcalf Rule"), Final Four and Masters updates, humorous banter on flat Earth theories, and a comprehensive discussion with NBA legend Reggie Miller. Together, they dissect the current MVP race, analyze recent NCAA drama, and muse about naming the forthcoming Las Vegas NBA franchise. The atmosphere is light, witty, and deeply informed, characteristic of Dan and his crew.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. NFL League Meeting Updates & Rule Proposals

Timestamp: 02:46–10:09

• NFL Rule Changes in Focus:

  • Dan discusses how last year’s hot topic, the Tush Push, has fizzled out from league meetings because its dominance and safety concerns no longer seem pressing after defenses adapted.

    “If the Eagles had won the Super Bowl this past year, Tush Push would be on the agenda. You imagine the Eagles win the Super Bowl on a Tush Push? Oh my God. People will be apoplectic.” – Dan Patrick (06:10)

  • Onside Kick Tweaks: Now proposed as available at any point in a game, as opposed to only in the fourth quarter while trailing—but a declaration is still likely needed because of formation differences (06:24–08:07).
  • The "DK Metcalf Rule": Sky judges will now be able to eject/penalize players for altercations with fans even if field officials miss it (06:54).

• Panel’s Take:

  • Universal dislike for rules requiring the team to "share their strategy" ahead of onside kicks.
  • Suggestions for reducing collisions, including outlandish "one-on-one" onside recoveries (08:46).

• Big Picture:

  • NFL’s push for global expansion via flag football and international games (09:09), with jokes about “four corners of the Earth” segueing into a riff on flat Earth conspiracies.

2. Humor and Pop Culture Banter

Timestamp: 10:09–14:31

• Flat Earth Jokes:
  • Lively banter about flat Earth believers:

    “What happens when you get to the end of the Earth?” – Dan Patrick (10:15)

  • Using viral videos to poke fun at failed flat Earth experiments.
  • Buzz Aldrin’s legendary confrontation with a conspiracy theorist:

    “There should be a law. You land on the moon, you could punch out one person.” – Paul (12:48)

  • The show keeps the mood light, with persistent callbacks to “falling off the back of the supermarket” and multiple playful jabs.

3. Listener Calls: MVPs, Team Names, and Tiger Woods

Timestamp: 14:32–18:13

• Callers’ Topics:
  • Nicknames for Las Vegas sports teams (mobsters, double down, etc.).
  • A basketball hypothetical: Which position group (all centers, all guards, etc.) would win a championship? Dan and Reggie promise to revisit the question.
  • A thoughtful call about Tiger Woods, pain management, and public judgment—leading Dan to clarify his commentary about Tiger’s substance incidents (16:41–17:28).

4. Reggie Miller Joins for NBA & NCAA Talk

Timestamp: 22:23–41:54

a. NBA MVP Debate

Timestamp: 22:56–28:42

• SGA (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) as MVP:
  • Reggie’s pick: “If we are going to give out the highest award in our game… I’m going with SGA just for the simple fact: minutes played.” (23:15)
  • SGA's minutes and impact vs. Wemby (Victor Wembanyama) and others; emphasis on SGA's two-way game.
  • Dan notes media inconsistencies in judging defensive value (24:58):

    “If we’re going to use that, then Wemby defensively is an A plus, correct?” – Dan Patrick

  • They agree: Jokic is the best all-around player, but SGA is this year’s MVP, with Wemby poised to win soon.

b. NCAA Tournament: Duke-UConn, "The Shot" & Dan Hurley

Timestamp: 28:42–34:22

• Duke's Collapse:

  • Reggie emphasizes the importance of situational basketball after Duke’s turnover set up Yukon’s Braylon Mullins for a game-winning three:

    “There was no reason for Boozer to attempt to throw the ball over... All Kaden had to do was hold on to the basketball, escape dribble… they were going to foul him.” – Reggie Miller (29:02)

  • “This too shall pass” – Reggie reassures the young player after the high-pressure mistake.
  • Dan describes the play:

    “You see the trailer. Always worry about the trailer, and he finds Mullins who was wide open from 37 feet out.” (30:33)

  • Mullins, an Indiana native, makes a “logo shot” to send UConn to the Final Four:

    “That’s a 35, 40 foot shot to advance your team to the Final Four. Kudos to you, Mr. Mullins.” – Reggie Miller (32:06)

• Dan Hurley’s Sideline Antics & the Refs’ Discretion:

  • Reggie praises the officials for not imposing a technical foul despite Hurley’s emotional, physical confrontation:

    “I am surprised a technical foul was not called… What a moment for Braylon Mullins, for UConn basketball—it could have been mired in controversy if that official blew the whistle…” – Reggie Miller (33:33)

  • Dan suggests mutual understanding between coach and ref, “That’s two people… who understood each other.” (34:13)

c. Reggie’s Relationship with Duke, Knicks, and More

Timestamp: 34:45–37:54

• Reggie clarifies he doesn’t hate Duke but feels they, like the Knicks, always “think they’re better than everyone else.” (34:49)
• Dan points out the Knicks haven’t won since 1973.
• Reggie, playfully, is pressed on Carl Anthony Towns’ reputation and Jalen Brunson’s value on defense by taking charges. Danny and Reggie agree:

  “You can hate on Cat all you want. I’m never gonna hate on Jalen Brunson…” – Reggie Miller (36:44) “That dude, I love Jalen Brunson. I don’t want Carl Anthony Towns.” – Dan Patrick (36:55)

d. Vegas NBA Franchise Name Ideas

Timestamp: 37:54–40:14

• The group jokes through varied franchise name ideas:
  • Mobsters: universally disliked.
  • Strip/high rollers: considered too risqué.
  • Gambling themes: tricky territory for the NBA.
• Reggie reveals he’s not much of a gambler these days, shares his old roulette number picks (including jersey numbers of iconic NBA players).

e. Reggie & Dan’s Chemistry

Timestamp: 40:49–41:54

• Endearing back-and-forth about midnight texts and insomnia:

  “My mind’s racing, it’s always racing… that’s why we’re a team.” – Dan Patrick (41:01, 41:08) “We’re a good team. Say nice things about Carl Anthony Towns tonight.” – Dan Patrick (41:10)

  • Reggie promises to be gentle: “He’s got to rotate. Rotate off from the weak side…” (41:13)

5. Post-Reggie: The Dan Hurley “Headbutt” and Listener Calls

Timestamp: 45:52–49:23

• Dan plays a clip of Dan Hurley explaining the emotional postgame moment with the official that could have been a chest bump—not a confrontation.

  “At that point in the game, we had it won… He [the ref] was just coming over to tell me it was 0.3 on the clock… I was still so hyped from the shot going in…” – Dan Hurley (46:34)

  • The crew remains unconvinced but acknowledges the passion.

• Listener calls bring new Vegas team name ideas (The Desert, The Press, The Line, BLTs), most shot down in good spirit.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On NFL Rulemaking:

  “I can’t penalize [the Eagles] because they figured out something and you didn’t.” – Dan Patrick (05:24)

• On Player Safety as a Rulemaking Rationale:

  “They were trying to make up something to get rid of the play.” – Dan Patrick (05:55)

• On SGA as NBA MVP:

  “I am going with SGA right now as the MVP.” – Reggie Miller (28:42)

• On NCAA situational play:

  “All Kaden had to do was hold on to the basketball, escape dribble… they were going to foul him.” – Reggie Miller (29:02)

• On the Dan Hurley Confrontation:

  “I am very surprised that was not called. I give the officiating crew a lot of credit for swallowing their whistles…” – Reggie Miller (33:33)

• On the Knicks’ Self-Image:

  “They just think they're better than everyone else. And that's why it kind of rubs people the wrong way.” – Reggie Miller (35:27)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NFL Rule Change Talk: 02:46–10:09
• Flat Earth Banter: 10:09–14:31
• Listener Calls (Tiger, Team Names): 14:32–18:13
• Reggie Miller Interview: 22:23–41:54
  • MVP Debate: 22:56–28:42
  • NCAA Breakdown: 28:42–34:22
  • Knicks & Duke: 34:45–37:54
  • Vegas Team Names & Gambling: 37:54–40:14
  • Friendship Banter: 40:49–41:54
• Dan Hurley “Headbutt” clip: 45:52–47:50
• Listener call–Team names: 49:23–50:26

Tone and Style

The episode is classic Dan Patrick: witty, conversational, deeply knowledgeable, and peppered with playful jabs between longtime friends and co-hosts. Reggie Miller’s segment combines smart basketball analysis with personal warmth and humor. The show never loses its light, approachable tone—even when critiquing icons or addressing sports controversies.

Summary Takeaway

This hour is a rapid-fire tour through the sports world’s current talking points—from nuanced NFL rule debates to March Madness heroics to the intricacies of MVP voting—all delivered with the warmth, expertise, and good-natured ribbing that make Dan Patrick’s show a staple for sports fans. And if you're hoping for a new Vegas team name, the "Mobsters" definitely won't be it.