The Pat McAfee Show

This discussion features Dan Orlovsky, a former NFL quarterback turned analyst, who breaks down the nuances of quarterback play across the league. Aaron Rodgers shares insights on his Jets' upcoming match against the Patriots and building chemistry with his receivers. Darius Butler highlights standout defensive plays while AJ Hawk weighs in on team dynamics and strategies. They all reflect on a thrilling Monday Night Football comeback, emphasizing critical plays and the evolving landscape of the NFL.

Darius Butler, a former NFL player and current analyst, joins AJ Hawk, a Super Bowl champion and sports commentator, for a lively discussion on NFL Week 2. They dive into the Packers' overwhelming ground game, the Panthers benching Bryce Young, and the Saints' domination over the Cowboys. ESPN's Adam Schefter updates on player injuries, while Bill Belichick shares his insights and anticipations for Monday Night Football. They also highlight JK Dobbins' impressive performance and the chaos surrounding quarterback play in the league.

South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer shares insights on his team's preparations for the LSU match, emphasizing the electric fan atmosphere. Nick Saban reflects on his coaching legacy and the challenges of team culture amidst player changes. Dana White discusses the buzz around upcoming UFC events, while Thomas Morstead, the punter, humorously explores the ramifications of weather on gameplay. AJ Hawk dives into the intricacies of quarterback performance and safety concerns, rounding out a lively discussion full of anecdotes and expert predictions.

In this engaging discussion, Michael Lombardi, a 3x Super Bowl Champion and best-selling author, shares his insights on the Bills vs. Dolphins matchup and the Colts' defensive struggles. Sports analyst Kirk Herbstreit dives into the unique challenges of Miami's offense and what to expect from Buffalo. Former NFL coach Chuck Pagano analyzes key plays and highlights Josh Allen's skills. Combined, they explore tactics, weather impacts, and strategic nuances that define the exciting world of football!

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap recap a week as a whole in the NFL while they set the stage for week 2 as AQ gives out his top performing O-Line’s of the week and they take a peek at some of injuries that might have an impact on games this week. Joining the boys in studio is 2x All-Star, All-NBA player, and gold medalist point guard of the Indiana Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton to chat about his Olympic experience, and gloat after Iowa State’s victory over Iowa in the Cy-Hawk game. Later, 3x DPOY, Texans Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, 5x 1st team All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, and now NFL on CBS analyst, JJ Watt joins the show to recap week 1 and chat about his biggest takeaways from everything. Later, 3x Pro Bowler, 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, analyst on Sunday NFL Countdown, and co-host of the Glue Guy podcast, Alex Smith joins the show to chat about Quarterback play around the NFL after week 1, what makes Andy Reid so good as a Head Coach, how he’s been liking being an analyst, and why he’s doing this new podcast. 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

Darius Butler, a former NFL player known for his defensive prowess, and AJ Hawk, a sports analyst and ex-linebacker, join NFL insider Adam Schefter and star quarterback Aaron Rodgers. They dive into the Jets' recent game against the 49ers, with Rodgers sharing his experience of throwing his first touchdown back from injury. Schefter discusses crucial updates on player injuries, while the group analyzes the 49ers' dominating performance and what it means for the Jets' season moving forward.

Darius Butler, a former NFL player known for his keen insights, and AJ Hawk, a football commentator and ex-LB, dive deep into the chaos of NFL Week 1. They share standout moments and overreactions, as well as injury updates. Adam Schefter provides hot news, including the status of star players, while Bill Belichick shares his strategic takeaways from the week. JK Dobbins reflects on his recent performance, the coaching style of Jim Harbaugh, and overcoming injury challenges, making for an engaging discussion on football dynamics.

Sherrone Moore, head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, joins to discuss their strategy against Texas and the importance of team leadership. Wink Martindale shares defensive insights, while Peyton Manning delves into coaching rookie quarterbacks and his experiences with NFL legends. Nick Saban highlights preparation and game passion, emphasizing lessons learned from freshman quarterbacks. AJ Hawk adds his perspective on the exhilarating start to the NFL season, setting the stage for an exciting week ahead.

Joining the show are NFL aficionado Michael Lombardi, a three-time Super Bowl Champion, former NFL center AQ Shipley, and basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, alongside Chuck Pagano and AJ Hawk. They dive into the electrifying kickoff of the NFL season, offering predictions for the Ravens vs. Chiefs matchup. Lombardi shares insights on team strategies, while Shipley discusses offensive line dynamics. Shaq weighs in on the NBA's evolution and his dominant legacy, blending sports analysis with humor and camaraderie throughout the engaging conversation.

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys look ahead to tomorrow night’s NFL kickoff game between the Ravens and the Chiefs as well as the game on Friday night in Brazil between the Packers and Eagles, check in on Ja’Marr Chase being back at practice, and bask in the fact that the NFL season is officially only one day away. Joining the show in the first hour for a wide ranging conversation on the state of football and a look at global expansions is the Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell. In the 2nd hour, joining for another season of Watt Wednesday’s, is future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, NFL on CBS panelist, JJ Watt to chat about his thoughts going into this NFL season about everything happening around the league. In the 3rd hour, the GOAT, 8x Super Bowl Champion, the greatest coach and GM of all-time, Bill Belichick joins the show to chat about preparing for week 1, how different preparing for an international game is, his plans for this season being the first time he isn’t in a football building in the last 50 years, his process of telling his teams exactly how a game was going to play out, and much more including a special announcement. 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