The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1456 - TNF Preview, Kirk Herbstreit, Mike McCarthy, Dolphins CB Jack Jones, Dan Orlovsky, & AJ Hawk
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Nov 20, 2025 
Kirk Herbstreit, a renowned college football analyst for Prime and ESPN, shares insights on quarterback development and previews the upcoming games. Super Bowl-winning coach Mike McCarthy discusses coaching strategies, focusing on how to nurture young quarterbacks. Miami Dolphins cornerback Jack Jones recounts his game-winning interception in Spain and highlights the strong culture fostered by coach Mike McDaniel. Dan Orlovsky weighs in on J.J. McCarthy's mechanics and the challenges facing the Vikings this season.
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Recency Drives Market Bias
- Thursday night lines can mislead because public money clusters on recent big performances.
- Pat used Bills-Bills recency and Texans home noise to justify betting against the public favorite.
Injuries Reset QB Development
- Young QBs' development often resets after injuries because they miss crucial reps.
- Kirk Herbstreit called JJ McCarthy 'almost like a rookie' due to missed reps and emphasized patience.
Top QBs Prioritize Playing Over Preservation
- Elite quarterbacks' competitive drive often pushes them back from injury sooner than expected.
- Kirk used Joe Burrow as an example of a player who returns quickly because he needs to compete.