The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1476 - Merry Quizmas, MNF Recap, BA Day with Bruce Arians, Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning, Dan Orlovsky, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
Dec 23, 2025
Bruce Arians, a three-time Super Bowl champion and former NFL head coach, joins to recap the dominant 49ers performance and participate in a holiday trivia showdown. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning discusses his team's playoff success and prepares for Texas Tech's explosive offense. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky phones in with trivia help, sharing insights on quarterback dynamics in the league. The group also debates top offensive lines and highlights standout player performances, all while spreading festive cheer.
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Why Brock Purdy Makes The 49ers Elite
- Brock Purdy's success is amplified by elite pre-snap processing and trust in his matchups.
- His accuracy and pocket feel make San Francisco's offense function like a near-complete machine.
Meeting Thomas Morstead At A Kicking Camp
- Pat McAfee recounts meeting veteran punter Thomas Morstead at a kicking camp and how Morstead mentored him.
- He describes warmups and Morstead's longevity, noting Morstead punted zero times in the Niners game despite being present.
Let Veterans Adjust Plays Late
- Give trusted veterans and quarterbacks freedom to adjust plays late when they read the defense.
- Build trust in meetings so players can make split-second changes that exploit in-game reads.