J.J. Watt

J.J. Watt, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year, joins the conversation to recap NFL Week 10 and predict thrilling matchups ahead. AJ Hawk lends his keen insights on coaching rumors and recent NFL developments. Meanwhile, Stanford Steve weighs in on the latest College Football Playoff rankings and crucial upcoming games. NHL stars Matthew and Brady Tkachuk chat about their new podcast, their rehab journeys, and the excitement of the upcoming Olympics, adding a fresh perspective on the sports landscape.

Mike Tirico, veteran broadcaster who calls big sporting events, Jimmy Johnson, Hall of Fame coach with strong opinions, and J.J. Watt, three-time Defensive Player of the Year, join the conversation. They debate Bill Belichick not being first-ballot, dissect Super Bowl trench battles and why line play matters. Behind-the-scenes broadcasting prep and memorable interviews also come up.

Ian Eagle, a seasoned broadcaster for CBS Sports, teams up with J.J. Watt, a former NFL star turned analyst, to discuss their transition into the broadcasting booth. J.J. shares challenges of calling games live, especially when covering his brother, T.J. Watt. Ian praises J.J.'s curiosity and preparedness. They also delve into balancing analysis with humor and their unique booth quirks, including J.J.'s 'hangry' moments before games. Later, Sal Licata joins to tackle NFL news, Christmas trees, and Philip Rivers' surprising return.

J.J. Watt, a former NFL defensive star and now a multi-team owner, shares insights on player grading and player safety, particularly discussing the risks associated with turf in Pittsburgh. He critiques PFF's grading system while also highlighting its useful tools. Joining him, Stanford Steve, a veteran college football analyst, previews major upcoming matchups and assesses the current playoff landscape. Together, they provide an engaging look at how these leagues are evolving and what to watch for in the coming weeks.

On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys wrap of week 2 of the NFL season as they go In the Trenches with AQ Shipley and look at the best defensive back play with Everything DB. Joining the show to chat about his biggest QB takeaway’s from the first two weeks of the season is 12 year NFL veteran, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 3x DPOY, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about the Steelers run defense, what trends he’s noticing around the league right now, and much much more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you, we’ll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices