The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1399 - BA Day with Bruce Arians, Joe Montana, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
Sep 2, 2025
Bruce Arians, a three-time Super Bowl champion and seasoned NFL coach, shares insights from his 47 years in football. Joe Montana, the legendary four-time Super Bowl MVP, discusses the current landscape of quarterbacks and his partnership with Gold Bar Whiskey. ESPN's Peter Schrager dives into intriguing storylines for the upcoming NFL season. They explore the challenges young quarterbacks face, the evolution of power football, and strategies behind the success of teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Longstanding Coaching Bond
- Bruce Arians recounted being respected and observed early in Pat McAfee's career and enjoying their long-standing friendship.
- He described his coaching history and rapport with players as foundational to his weekly TV role.
Trades Turn Public — That Changes Everything
- Bruce Arians observed that modern contract disputes get far more public than in the past.
- He said publicity complicates negotiations and can shape locker-room dynamics even if money eventually resolves things.
Money Fixes Contracts, Not Feelings
- Arians argued money can fix many locker-room issues but underlying feelings rarely vanish.
- He warned reshaping personal relationships after a high-profile fallout remains difficult.
