The Dan Patrick Show - Best Of (August 29, 2025)

Overview

This episode of "The Dan Patrick Show" is anchored by the massive, shocking NFL trade sending star linebacker Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers. Dan Patrick and his guests, including Fox College Football analyst Brady Quinn, ESPN’s Todd Archer, and longtime Packers reporter Rob Demovsky, dive deep into the mechanics, rationale, and fallout of the trade. Additional segments cover reactions to college football’s opening weekend, Arch Manning’s Texas debut, quarterback development, and a lively interview with Texas legend Vince Young.

Key Discussions & Insights

Micah Parsons Trade: Dissecting Dallas’ Shocking Move

(Main theme recurring: 02:40–04:53; 05:27–07:42; 26:43–41:00)

The Rationale and Fallout

• Dan Patrick and Brady Quinn immediately question how Dallas let a talent of Parsons' caliber go to Green Bay for what seems like a bargain (two late first-round picks and Kenny Clark).

• Brady Quinn references other deals as questionable comparison points:
  "Seattle gave up three first-round picks for Jamal Adams...the Raiders got a better deal for Khalil Mack. It just doesn't make sense with what you got in return." (04:53)

• Leverage Mismanaged: Both Dan and Brady argue Jerry Jones failed to maximize trade leverage:
  “Maybe prior to the draft you could have said he’s available…Let’s get into a bidding war here.” (04:53)

Dallas Locker Room Reactions and NFLPA Questions

• Brady Quinn questions what Dallas’ veteran players must feel after repeated "all in" statements from Jerry Jones:
  "Now I'm really wondering what exactly is going on in Dallas..." (03:28)
• Concerns raised over whether Parsons negotiated without his agent, hinting at organizational dysfunction and representation issues (06:40–07:42).

The Green Bay Perspective

• Rob Demovsky (Packers beat): “This all started…when Brian Gutekunst, the GM, asked Matt LaFleur, ‘Would you want Micah Parsons?’ And LaFleur goes, ‘Well, of course.’ And it took off from there.” (37:18)
• Green Bay, not known for bold, flashy moves, is clearly signaling a shift in philosophy. The acquisition is compared to old-school San Francisco 49ers aggression (39:02).

College Football: Ohio State vs. Texas Showdown & Arch Manning

(07:42–10:51; 50:01–59:32)

Advice for Arch Manning

• Brady Quinn:
  "It's probably just weathering the storm...Buckeye Nation is tough. A hundred thousand plus in that place and it gets loud. So it's really about to me, weathering the storm early." (07:56)
• Dan Patrick jokes about social media overreactions regardless of game outcome (09:22).

Atmosphere and Quarterback Play Under Pressure

• Quinn describes the unique thrill of silencing a massive hostile crowd:
  "There is no greater feeling than walking in as the enemy...the most powerful thing...is hearing silence." (11:05)

Rookie QB Struggles & Development

• Insights into why young QBs struggle transitioning from shotgun-heavy offenses to under-center pro schemes:
  "The reason that's a bad place to start...everything under center is tied into timing and rhythm." (12:40–15:38)
• Boxers vs. Quarterbacks analogy: footwork and pocket movement compared (16:27).

Other Football Storylines

Notre Dame vs. Miami Preview

• Brady Quinn expects a tough, low-scoring “battle in the trenches.” Notre Dame’s run game and defense get praise (17:29–18:49).

Patriots vs. UNC: Who Wins More?

• “I think they're a 9, 10 win team. I think UNC somewhere in that 8, 9 win ballpark.” – Brady Quinn (19:28)

Notable Quotes & Moments

On the Parsons Trade

• Brady Quinn: “It just, it sounds like one of those things where you, you know, have your grandparent...you’re like, okay Grandma, I'm not sure I necessarily believe what you're saying right now, but I’m gonna give you a hug and a kiss and I’m gonna keep supporting you.” (05:27)
• Dan Patrick: “The fact that Jamal Adams can command three first-round picks and Micah Parsons gets two first-round picks and Kenny Clark...doesn't make sense.” (26:43)

On Dallas Leadership and Locker Room

• Todd Archer (Cowboys beat): “I asked Jerry that question. If you knew in April you had this pushback...why didn’t you make the deal before the draft?...[Jerry's] answer was convoluted.” (31:09)
• Revealing that some veteran players may have signed off on the trade, or at least understood it: (33:14) “There have been teammates in Micah's past...that have been annoyed by some of the things he’s done...not working the hardest...eating nachos, lying down on the medical table...little stuff, but when you start adding...” (33:49)

On Quarterback Development

• Dan Patrick: “Montana told me this years ago, he said, I loved being under center because it allowed me to watch everything unfold and I could see everything in real time.” (15:38)

On Vince Young & Arch Manning

• Vince Young, on Arch: “He has that ‘I respect you’ kind of attitude…He even challenged me one day…I was throwing the ball…and he said, ‘VY, do you still got it?’” (50:18)

• On his own career: “My favorite is I graduated. A lot of people didn’t in my neighborhoods and my peers...So that’s one of my major highlights…” (52:53)

• Dan Patrick: “You’d rather have a national title than a Heisman.”
  Vince: “Yeah, and we needed that because I think it was 37 years before we had a championship. So, we definitely need to bring that trophy back to Austin.” (57:24)

Important Timestamps

• 02:40 – Brady Quinn joins to analyze the NFC and the Parsons trade.
• 03:02 – Quinn: Eagles, Packers now top teams in NFC.
• 04:53 – Dan questions Cowboys’ failure to create leverage.
• 05:27 – Quinn: “Is Green Bay the only team that wanted Micah Parsons?”
• 07:42 – Transition to college football: advice for Arch Manning, environment at Ohio State.
• 12:40 – Why young QBs struggle: Shotgun vs under center.
• 17:29 – Notre Dame vs. Miami analysis.
• 26:43 – Dan revisits the trade: “Do you remember who the Bucks got for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar?”
• 29:28 – Todd Archer (Cowboys) discusses the breakdown in contract talks.
• 31:09 – Why didn't the Cowboys trade earlier? Archer on Jerry’s rationale.
• 33:14 – Archer: Players' input on moving Parsons.
• 37:18 – Rob Demovsky (Packers): How the trade began in Green Bay.
• 39:02 – Packers philosophy shift explained.
• 50:01 – Vince Young interview: Arch Manning, Texas culture, personal highlights.
• 53:48 – Young recalls national title game, favorite plays, and being the first in his family to graduate.
• 56:17 – Thoughts on Reggie Bush losing the Heisman.
• 59:32 – Vince on being around Texas, and stories about Matthew McConaughey.

Tone & Language

• The tone is conversational, candid, and laced with humor and sharp analogies.
• There’s palpable incredulity and sarcasm when discussing Dallas’ decision-making.
• Insider anecdotes and analogies (e.g., quarterbacks as boxers, front-office moves paralleling historical NFL trades) keep the discussion lively and accessible to both die-hard and casual fans.

Summary

This episode, while previewing the college football season and celebrating icons like Vince Young, is dominated by the blockbuster trade of Micah Parsons. The move spurs a far-reaching debate on NFL team-building, the personalities involved, player empowerment, and the ever-volatile world of sports leadership. The show delivers sharp analysis, memorable stories, and meaningful context for one of the most eyebrow-raising NFL deals in recent memory.