The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1432 - NFL Week 7 Preview/Picks, TNF Recap, Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart, Nick Saban, Country Superstars Bailey Zimmerman, Luke Combs, & AJ Hawk
Oct 17, 2025
Kirby Smart, head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs and multiple-time national champion, discusses the team’s 'fast and free' mindset ahead of their game against LSU. Legendary coach Nick Saban shares insights on leadership and player accountability while stressing the importance of resilience in building winning cultures. Country star Luke Combs reflects on his touring experiences for College GameDay and mentoring younger artists. The conversation is lively, covering college football dynamics and the music world with humor and passion.
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Veteran QBs Still Win Games
- Joe Flacco and Aaron Rodgers showed veteran quarterbacks can still dominate when placed in the right situations.
- Experience and decision-making often compensate for age-related physical decline.
AJ Hawk Watching Flacco Live
- AJ Hawk described watching Joe Flacco live and being surprised by his quick release and smooth pocket play.
- He compared Flacco's performance to when he played him 10–15 years ago and called it mind-blowing.
Experience Outweighs Age For QBs
- Aging quarterbacks bring strategic value through instincts and experience rather than pure physicality.
- Teams can build around veteran decision-makers to maximize winning chances.