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.

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