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The Best of The Dan Patrick Show

The Dan Patrick Show

Mon Jan 06 2025

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Podcast Summary: The Best of The Dan Patrick Show The Dan Patrick Show | The Dan Patrick Podcast Network | Released January 6, 2025

1. NFL Playoff Push and Coaching Changes

[01:00 - 03:33]

The episode kicks off with a critical update on the NFL playoff race. Paulie breaks down several significant coaching changes across the league, highlighting the firing of Gerard Mayo by the New England Patriots. He states, “The Patriots after one year, getting rid of Gerard Mayo” [01:26], emphasizing the team's swift decision to part ways despite Mayo's initial promise.

Paulie also touches on other teams making moves:

Giants are retaining their coaching staff.
Jacksonville Jaguars have fired Doug Peterson.
Broncos have secured the number one seed in the NFC, a surprising turn of events attributed to their stifling defense.

He elaborates on the Lions' defensive prowess, noting, “They had 10 quarterback hits last night” [02:30], showcasing their strategy to pressure Sam Darnold, which resulted in their impressive playoff positioning.

2. Broncos vs Bengals: A Poll Discussion

[03:24 - 14:36]

The conversation shifts to a heated debate between the Broncos and Bengals' playoff prospects. Paulie reminisces about the Bengals' early-season struggles: “They treated that game like it was a preseason” [03:33], criticizing their inconsistent performance.

Fritzi introduces a poll question: “Who would you rather have in the playoffs, the Bengals or the Broncos?” [06:17], sparking a dynamic discussion between the hosts. Paulie defends the Bengals' offensive firepower, citing Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase, while Todd presents the Broncos' consistent performance and strong defense as reasons to favor them.

Notable Exchanges:

Paulie asserts, “The Bengals are more threatening” [06:25], highlighting their offensive stars.
Todd counters with the Broncos' defensive strengths, questioning, “Are we convinced that the Bengals would have a much more challenge, much better chance of being the Bills in Denver?” [05:53].

The debate intensifies with Fritzi revealing the poll results: “The Bills are giving nine to the Broncos.” [08:33], indicating a slight preference towards the Broncos among listeners. Paulie remains bullish on the Bills advancing but acknowledges the Broncos' potential to keep the game competitive.

3. Guest Insights: Ross Tucker on Patriots and Coaching Strategies

[16:30 - 30:04]

Paulie brings in Ross Tucker from CBS Sports and Westwood One for an in-depth analysis of the Patriots' recent decisions. They discuss the abrupt firing of Gerard Mayo and the Patriots' challenges in replacing Bill Belichick.

Ross explains, “They rushed Gerard Mayo into that role... the crafting of the roster made it so untenable” [27:09], critiquing the lack of experience Mayo had before his dismissal. He draws parallels to other teams that have undergone mid-season coaching changes, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive search process.

Key Points Discussed:

Patriots' Succession Plan: Ross questions whether the Patriots had a clear successor post-Belichick, suggesting that Mayo might have been premature for the head coaching role.
Coaching Search Process: He advocates for a thorough interview process, comparing the Patriots' insular approach unfavorably to teams like the Chargers, who actively sought talent like Jim Harbaugh [32:58].
Mike Vrabel as a Potential Successor: Ross speculates that Vrabel could be a leading candidate, noting his deep ties with the organization and capability to handle the Patriots' unique environment.

4. Analyzing Team Strategies and Player Performances

[30:19 - 44:15]

The discussion delves into various team strategies and standout player performances:

Lions' Balanced Offense: Paulie praises the Lions for being “the first team to have at least 30 passing touchdowns and at least 30 rushing touchdowns in the same season” [16:58], underscoring their offensive versatility.
Saquon Barkley's Absence: The impact of Barkley missing the regular-season finale is examined, with Paulie reflecting on the team’s decision to rest key players, ensuring they remain competitive in the playoffs. He notes, “The only way you really look dumb is if you lose one of your best players in a game that has no significance” [28:36].

5. The Future of Coaching and Player Movements

[44:42 - 55:43]

In the latter half, Paulie engages with Tom Kern from NBC Sports Boston Insider to discuss potential coaching changes and player movements:

Tom Brady and the Raiders: They explore the likelihood of Brady's continued involvement with the Raiders, considering his influence and the team's needs. Tom Kent speculates, “If they did make a coaching change... Vrabel is the best candidate out there” [49:31].
Aaron Rodgers' Future: The conversation shifts to Aaron Rodgers, debating his potential retirement or continued play. Paulie asks, “Do you think he wants to go out like this?” [37:33], while Tom shares insights on Rodgers' possible next steps, including a hypothetical return to the Chiefs.
Mike Tomlin's Coaching Tenure: The durability of Mike Tomlin with the Steelers is scrutinized, with Tom commenting on the dichotomy between national respect and local fan opinion: “There is no greater disconnect in the NFL than how people feel nationally about Mike Tomlin versus how Steelers fans feel about Mike Tomlin” [25:11].

6. Listener Engagement and Final Thoughts

[55:43 - End]

The episode wraps up with light-hearted interactions and acknowledgments of upcoming shows. Paulie briefly mentions the possibility of future poll questions and teases upcoming segments, ensuring that listeners remain engaged and anticipating future discussions.

Notable Quotes

Paulie on Gerard Mayo's Firing: “They made the move” [46:31].
Ross Tucker on Coaching Changes: “They need somebody above those personnel, people who can make those decisions” [53:23].
Paulie on Lions' Defense: “Should extend for a couple of seasons” [10:00].
Tom Kern on Mike Tomlin: “Mike Tomlin has shown a remarkable ability to deal with whatever personality comes his way” [40:11].

This episode of The Dan Patrick Show offers a comprehensive look into the current NFL landscape, focusing on playoff dynamics, coaching upheavals, and strategic player movements. Through engaging discussions and expert guest insights, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the intricate workings behind their favorite teams and the broader implications of recent changes within the league.

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Dan Patrick (1:00)

You are listening to the Dan Patrick show on Fox Sports Radio.

Paulie (1:04)

We have an emergency. Fill in the blank. Paulie the emergency. Fill in the blank team and coach moments ago.

Fritzi (1:16)

Minutes ago. Blank has been fired by blank.

Paulie (1:19)

Okay.

Fritzi (1:20)

Blank has been fired by blank.

Paulie (1:22)

Okay. Gerard Mayo had already been fired by the Patriots.

Fritzi (1:26)

Correct.

Paulie (1:26)

Okay. The Giants there, everybody's coming back. Colts. Their owner Jim Ursay put out a statement. Everybody is back. The Jacksonville Jaguars have fired Doug Peterson. Okay. All right. Well, we figured that that was going to happen. But I guess the biggest news is Giants keeping their staff, the Patriots after one year, getting rid of Gerard Mayo. We'll talk a little bit more about that. The Broncos are in. Bengals, Dolphins out. The Buccaneers are in, the Falcons out. And the Lions last night, thanks to their defense have the number one seed in the nfc. That was the big surprise last night. I knew the Lions would score. The question is how many would they let the Vikings score and they shut them down. They did a great job. And Chris Collinsworth kind of hinted at this. This is where you hear something in a production meeting on Friday or Saturday where maybe Aaron Glenn, the defensive coordinator for the Lions, says, hey, we're, we're bringing some heat. We're going to go after Sam Darnold. We're going to make him uncomfortable. You can't just sit back and let him have time because their receivers are too good. Because, you know, Collins worst said that at the beginning he thought they were going to go after Sam Darnold and they did. And they had 10 quarterback hits last night. I was listening to Dan Orlovski on ESPN Radio earlier and he said he thought that Sam Darnold left five touchdown passes out there on the field. So the Lions did get the win. They got the number one seed. You got an extra week with your players. Certainly that defense has been banged up. But give credit to that defense because they did put a lot of pressure on Sam Darnold. All right, Seaton, what's poll questions start out the first hour.

Paulie (3:33)

Well, okay, I'm going to go back week one and what did we say after the Bengals lost to the Patriots? I said there's every team that those teams that don't make the playoffs, you can usually go back to one game and go, that one's going to hurt you. And that's what I said after they lost to the Patriots. I said on that Monday. And you're the Bengals. You're not Tom Brady's Patriots, where you can use the first month of the season as the preseason. This is the problem. They treated that game like it was a preseason. And the Patriots beating the Bengals in Cincinnati. But if you're going to lose your first three games, look, would I love to see the Bengals in. Yes, I would. But they didn't deserve to be in. They played great at the end of the regular season. If this was college, we'd probably look at them like South Carolina, man, they're on a roll. You don't want to face them. Well, this is in college. You lose your first three, you let the Patriots beat you in Cincinnati. I would love to have had the Bengals in just aesthetically to watch them play. And Joe Burrow, Jamar Chase. But it Denver, Denver played better, more consistent. The defense was good. Bo Nix did a great job and Sean Payton reclaimed his status as one of the great coaches in the game. But yeah, Denver to me was a better team. Cincinnati might have been a better story. Just for the overall picture of you don't want I don't think anybody's saying, man, you don't want to face the Broncos. I would say that. I mean, you gotta defense travels. This is a good, solid team. Now, did the Chiefs basically roll over? Yes, they did. But I think they were consistent team, a good team. Patrick certain is, you know, maybe steals the defensive player of the year work. And Bo Nicks played really well. But, you know, that's one of Those where? Hey, Buffalo. And they. They get Denver. Well, I don't know if I. When you get to this point, it's one game. Are the Bills better than Denver? Yes, but it's one game and that's all you're asking for. Give me a little bit of magic here. Fritzi. Congratulations. Your Broncos are going to the playoffs.

Paulie (9:28)

Brought to you by Panini America, the official trading cards of the Dan Patrick show. Lamar Jackson finished with 41 touchdown passes, four interceptions. That's never happened before in NFL history. At least 40 and fewer than five interceptions, and he may not win the MVP. The Lions, they were extremely balanced, but not as balanced as the Bills. They're the first team to have at least 30 passing touchdowns and at least 30 rushing touchdowns in the same season. Never happened before. The Lions were one rushing touchdown short of becoming the second team to do so. I look at the Lions, you want to talk about being all in? Because you're going to lose probably both your coordinators. Aaron Glenn, defensive coordinator, Ben Johnson, offensive coordinator. You're all in. I talk about these windows of opportunity, like San Francisco's window. It might have closed and it felt like it's wide open. You got a, you know, Mr. Irrelevant. With that contract you got. You're signing everybody, you're keeping everybody. Brandon auk, you got McAffrey, you, Debo, Trent, Williams, you got it. Bosa. Every. Everything's going to work. You got a great coach, gm. And then maybe you don't. And this is where you get that three to four year run and then all of a sudden it starts to slip away. Detroit, this is the year. This is the year. Considering everything you have Now, I also look at this team that you got Hutchinson coming back. Jir Gibbs is wonderful on a rookie contract. You got Montgomery coming back. Golf is signed, Aman Ross, St. Brown is signed. You got a good tight end. You got a culture there with Dan Campbell. So this, this should extend for a couple of seasons. Should. And then you got Buffalo that I thought their window of opportunity closed. And now it just feels like this is a true, solid, starless team, except for, you know, the quarterback there. And I think that's, that's been a benefit for them. They had two Pro bowl players. I think that's a true testament to a team playing great football. Yes, Mar.

Steve Covino (35:26)

I think the Raiders are still up in the air. There's been a lot of momentum going in the wrong direction over the last couple of months, you know, and, and. And where they are and what sort of voice is Tom Brady going to have in this? You know, the opportunity maybe to get somebody like Frable because of Brady, you know, I think would entice ownership there. And, you know, I, I I, I think that they, they. They've had to look at the last couple of years and the way things are gone and now some of the changes in ownership is their influence on. On Mark Davis to do one thing or another. You know, I think we'll find out over the next three or four hours what will happen there. The Cowboys are fascinating because we all went through it, you know, five years ago, and the way they dragged their feet on Jason Garrett, it was. That was so weird. You remember that. Damn. Like, the way all that worked where Garrett was employed. But, like, they're really going to move on. And so Garrett's still working there, but they're interviewing people. The same thing could happen here because, you know, Mike McCarthy's contracts up the same same way Garrett's was. He's got relationships in the Saints organization, for example, Right. Like he and Mickey Loomis were together there for, I think it was five years, and Mickey Loomis his first five years with the Saints when McCarthy was there working for Jim Haslett. So there could be opportunity outside that Mike McCarthy wants to take a look at. The Cowboys could take a look on their, you know, as well. And I think one thing that complicates the whole thing is, you know, not only do you have to drop a new contract for Mike McCarthy, so it's not like you can just kick the can down the road for another year. That's also the case, I'm told, with their entire coaching staff. Everyone is up. So you've got to read. You got to drop new contracts for the entire coaching staff as well. So that's going to be an interesting one. That's, you know, as. As you might expect from America's team, a little complicated, a little complex. And that's another one. You can hear variables, name a lot. But that's another one that I have heard for Abel.