The Dan Patrick Show

Dan recaps and previews some of the NFL preseason game action from the weekend. Drew Brees joins the show and explains why he stepped away from broadcasting. And Devin McCourty discusses what NFL players focus on during the preseason.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan talks a few stories about NFL training camp, including the new ban on teams using smelling salts. But Dan focuses the first hour replying to ESPN’s Don Van Natta Jr., who said he was “embarrassed” for Dan for pointing out a potential conflict of interest between ESPN and the NFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan and the crew discusses tastes in sports media, with clashing polls between wanting investigative journalism or wanting social puff pieces. A trip down memory lane to BALCO and Lance Armstrong. Travis Hunter will try to play both ways, but will that put him in any kind of MVP consideration? And former NFL lineman Ross Tucker discusses the NFL ban on smelling salts and his own reaction when he was given Toradol, and his view on training camp fights around the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan starts the hour with a popsicle. The crew discusses Hall of Fame worthy quarterbacks in the NFL, and attention shifts to Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford and the respect given to him by other players in the NFL in spite of his time with the Lions – is he set for the Hall of Fame? But if Jared Goff takes the Lions to the Super Bowl, does he get in the Hall before Stafford does?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DP responds to some criticism on his comments about ESPN purchasing the NFL Network. We preview Shedeur Sanders' first NFL start tomorrow. And Ross Tucker drops by and discusses what he looks for from rookie QB's in preseason games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R debate Juan Soto's break up of the no-hitter! Is rock bottom clearly evident? They take calls from across the country about style pet peeves, thanks to Colin Cowherd & the Cowboys. 'BIG MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM' finds a soft voice. The Niners star TE has a beef with the league. Plus, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' NFL MVP odds & fast food fit for a Chief! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich take calls from across this great nation about style pet peeves! Colin Cowherd & the Cowboys head coach spark the topic. 'BIG MIKE'S WORDS OF WISDOM' finds a soft voice. The Niners star TE has a beef with the league. Plus, 'MID WEAK MAJOR,' NFL MVP odds & fast food fit for a Chief! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R argue over the Mets breaking up a no-hitter! What is rock bottom? There's an insane Hulkster cloud & Colin Cowherd sparks a "style pet peeve" topic. They take calls from across the country! Follow C&R on their Apple Podcast page: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/covino-rich/id1212071900See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan doesn’t really want to talk about the Dallas Cowboys, but Jerry Jones is talking out of both sides of his mouth again regarding his negotiations with Micah Parsons. And the NFL buys a stake in ESPN and Dan considers the implications and possible conflict of interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NFL has outlawed smelling salts and 49ers TE George Kittle has a snarky response. Plus, college football insider Andy Staples drops by to preview the upcoming start of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.