The Pat McAfee Show PMS 2.0 1405 - JJ Watt, In The Trenches with AQ Shipley, Everything DB with Darius Butler, Andrew Santino, & AJ Hawk
Sep 10, 2025
JJ Watt, a future Hall of Fame NFL player and new CBS color commentator, shares his insights from his debut week in the booth. The conversation dives into the top defensive plays and the evolution of NFL coaching strategies. Comedian Andrew Santino joins to discuss his Chicago Bears, his new comedy special 'White Noise,' and the intersection of sports and comedy. The team reflects on player performances, highlights the excitement surrounding the NFL season, and embraces the chaos and humor that sports bring into everyday life.
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McVay's Long-Game Chess
- Sean McVay engineers plays across a game to bait defenses and attack later.
- AQ highlights the Rams' use of repeated looks and insert blocks to create a fourth-quarter advantage.
Tight Ends Who Do Everything
- Tyler Van Dyke/Warren-type tight ends can change an offense by creating mismatches in multiple roles.
- AQ praises Tyler Warren's combination of size, blocking, and receiving feel as game-altering.
Josh Allen's Transformation
- Josh Allen has developed into a fundamentally elite, multi-dimensional quarterback through relentless off-season work.
- AQ and Pat point to his accuracy, poise, and continuous improvement as the reason he's dominating.
