The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about whether or not it is realistic that Bill Belichick is let go during the season as is being reported right now, the college football top 25 rankings from this week, why running games in the NFL aren’t as creative this year as they have been in year’s past, and everything else happening around the sports world and the NFL as we approach week 10. Joining the show to chat about his favorite plays and biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NFL season is future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, 3x DPOY, countless number of All-Pro’s and Pro Bowls, JJ Watt (14:06-54:29). Next, the owner of the Utah Jazz, Ryan Smith joins the progrum in studio to chat about how Salt Lake City is one of the fastest growing cities in America, getting free agents to come to the Jazz, his interests in other professional sports teams, why he cares so much about the Gameday experience, why he believes so strongly in Utah, how he became a self-made billionaire, his thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament, and much much more (56:54-1:59:47). Later, 8x Major Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, one of the greatest tennis players of all-time, Andre Agassi joins the show to chat about his career, his love for pickle ball post playing career, appreciating tennis after he retired, the Pickle Ball slam event in February on ESPN where he and his wife Steffi Graf will be competing against John McEnroe and Maria Sharapova, his thoughts on the current state of tennis, and much more (1:59:53-2:21:07). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Monday Night Football between the Chargers and the Jets, how brutal of a game it was, what the Jets need to do on offense to turn things around, if we’re more confident about the Chargers turning things around, and everything else happening around the NFL as we wrap up week 9. Joining the progrum is 4x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, one of the best defensive players in the NFL, Defensive End for the Cleveland Browns, Myles Garrett, to chat about how dominant he is, if he’s playing the best football of his career right now, why Jim Schwartz’ defense is so dominating, why his workout regimen is in season, why he believes this Browns team can make a deep run, and much more (21:56-42:34). Next, Ohio State legend, former first round pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, The General Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his college football top 6 before tonight’s CFB playoff reveal show, and to give a few of his patented gimmicks as well (1:13:03-1:31:03). Next, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, QB for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to chat about how his rehab is going, throwing bombs on field at MetLife last night, if his return timetable has been accelerated at all, how frustrating it is being on the sidelines when the offense isn’t performing well, and more (1:59:59-2:16:37). Later, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, 3x Super Bowl Champion, special advisor to Bill Belichick with the Patriots, host of the GM Shuffle and Lombardi Line, Michael Lombardi joins the show to discuss whether or not he thinks it’s a possibility that Bill Belichick won’t be in New England next year, if he would coach elsewhere, and if he thinks he still wants to both coach and be the GM (2:39:10-2:43:42). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 9 of the NFL season that was maybe the best week of the season so far with an incredible Cowboys vs. Eagles NFC East matchup, Joshua Dobbs willing the Vikings to victory on a last second touchdown drive, the Bengals looking all the way back, if we should worry about the Bills, the Ravens continuing to dominate, the Raiders getting a massive win in Antonio Pierce’s first game, and everything else before bouncing around the internet with overreactions, and previewing tonight’s Monday Night Football game and making their predictions. Joining the progrum to chat about his success since joining the team and why no one is talking about the Ravens is 2x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Patriots All-2010’s Team, Kyle Van Noy (16:29-31:09). Next, ESPN Senior Insider Adam Schefter joins the show to chat about everything we need to know from the weekend, which coaches might be on the hot seat, if we’re going to see Kyler Murray sometime soon, and much more (33:31-53:19). Later, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, one of the best pash rushers and defensive players in the NFL, Maxx Crosby joins the show to chat about how things have changed this week since Antonio Pierce took over, the celebration in the locker room after the win, how the week of practice was, how he continues to get better week after week, how impressed he was with Aidan O’Connell, and what the Raiders need to do to sustain this success (1:11:26-1:28:24). Lastly, Head Coach of the Minnesota Vikings, Kevin O’Connell joins the show to chat about talking Josh Dobbs through all the players on Sunday, what the backup plan was if he got hurt, how impressed he was with what Dobbs was able to do after only being with the team for 5 days, what his upcoming week looks like, and much more (2:01:49-2:17:49). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama ahead of the LSU vs. Alabama game tomorrow while AJ and the boys hold in down from Indianapolis. They chat about last night's Thursday Night Football game that saw the Steelers edge out a victory over the Titans, Will Levis looking like the future of the Titans, Matt Canada potentially getting his mojo back, and more before they dive into the full week 9 NFL slate to preview the games and make their predictions. The show is also loaded with guests including Washington Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer (34:28-47:05), Rece Davis LIVE from inside Bryant-Denny Stadium with Pat (56:53-1:06:23), Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith (1:31:55-1:41:44), and Shane Gillis joins Pat LIVE from inside Bryant-Denny Stadium as well to make picks for the week 9 slate (2:03:26-2:30:40). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. Tune in tomorrow night for College Football Primetime on ESPN2 LIVE from the ThunderDome with Pat, Rece Davis, Darius Butler, and the boys as they wrap around all the college football action. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Titans and the Steelers, look at the tale of the tape and all the pertinent stats that matter before making their predictions against the spread. Joining the progrum to chat about everything happening with the Raiders right now, why the Belichick coaching tree hasn’t worked in the NFL, the Bears being buyers at the trade deadline and why it doesn’t make sense, Packers GM Brian Gutekunst comments on how important the next 10 games are for Jordan Love and how he may not be the guy, his picks for this weekend, and more (32:33-55:56). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college coach of all-time, Nick Saban joins the show to chat about this weekend’s game against LSU, his relationship with Jalen Milroe, how his birthday was, his thoughts on the use of analytics in making decisions, why people in Bill Belichick’s coaching tree has been unsuccessful and why his has and the differences between coaching in the NFL and NCAA, and much more (57:38-1:21:43). Next, Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell joins the show to chat about trading for a new Quarterback, why he’s disappointed Kirk Cousins was lost for the season, battling adversity after their early season struggles, Jordan Addison coming along, being buyers at the trade deadline and what message that sends to the team, and more (1:25:42-1:46:20). Later, Ohio State legend, The General Bob Carpenter joins the show to give his top 6 in college football after the first official CFP rankings were released, give a couple gimmicks, and more (2:01:52-2:12:40). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the breaking news that the Raiders have fired both Head Coach Josh McDaniels and GM Dave Ziegler, what this means moving forward, and everything else happening around the NFL as we prepare for week 9. Joining the progrum for an incredible conversation is NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, to chat about the growth of the game, how he handled the bounce back from the lockout season, expansion in the NHL, the Stadium Series, playing in European markets, getting their top players known more by the general public, and much more (28:36-56:45). Next, future Hall of Famer, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, and friend of the show, JJ Watt joins the progrum for his weekly look at the best defensive line plays from the weekend, and to chat about his soccer club Burnley, and what they need to do to turn things around (1:05:33-2:00:27). Later, the voice and face of college football, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to discuss the CFB committee’s first top 25 list, if he agrees with it, who is pissed, and why it ultimately doesn’t matter until December (2:07:02-2:13:11). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys celebrate Halloween in costume as they recap last night's Monday Night Football game in which the Lions made fairly easy work of the Raiders with Jahmyr Gibbs having a massive night. They also keep an eye on all the trades coming in with the trade deadline looming and discuss who should be sellers, who should be buyers, and who might be on the move. They are also joined by a loaded lineup of incredible guests including Bengals Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo (30:50-47:32), Jets Quarterback Aaron Rodgers (1:05:03-1:48:45), Jaguars Head Coach Doug Pederson (1:56:48-2:11:49), College Football Insider, The Authority, Pete Thamel (2:30:30-2:51:04), and NFL Insider Jordan Schultz (2:55:19-3:05:28). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in a crazy week 8 of the NFL season, which once again emphasized how much of a week-to-week league this is, and how we truly know nothing about who is going to be good every week. They also preview tonight’s Monday Night Football game between the Raiders and the Lions, make their picks, and look at some of the best overreactions around the internet. Joining the progrum to give all the most pertinent injury updates around the NFL and some of the potential trades we might see before tomorrow’s trade deadline is ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (31:10-56:41). Next, Super Bowl Champion, All-Pro, Pro Bowler, current Punter for the New York Jets, Thomas Morstead joins the show to chat about his massive day yesterday in which he had 11 punts including 3 inside the 5 yard line, how he’s still performing this well 15 years in, his thoughts on Aaron Rodgers’ miraculous healing powers, how having an incredible defense allows him to play free, and much more (1:33:50-1:46:06). Later, Super Bowl Champion, 2x Pro Bowler, 10 year veteran on the offensive line and friend of the show, TJ Lang joins the progrum to chat about tonight’s Monday Night Football game, why this Lions team feels different, why the injuries concern him a little bit, how long it takes an offensive line to gel when several starters are hurt, who he thinks might get moved at the trade deadline and if the Lions will be buyers to compete with other teams in the NFC, what he thinks is wrong with the Packers, and finally, he gives a prediction for tonight’s game (2:05:18-2:48:53). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the set of College GameDay at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. They recap last night’s Thursday Night Football game between the Bucs and Bills that ended up being closer than it seemed with the Bills getting a much needed victory, they preview the college football slate including a massive tilt between Oregon and Utah, and finally preview the entire week 8 NFL slate before making their picks. They are also joined by several incredible guests including Utah football legend, 3x Pro Bowler, 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, and 2005 1st overall pick, Alex Smith (18:23-52:42), Utah football legend, 3x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, 2005 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, Carolina Panthers Hall of Honor Member, and NFL Network Analyst, Steve Smith Sr. (57:05-2:53:57), Utah Quarterback Cam Rising (1:26:01-1:34:16), Utah Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham (2:15:38-2:31:07), and Utah football legend, 25th pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Tight End for the Buffalo Bills, Dalton Kincaid (2:46:26-2:49:02). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Coach Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Buccaneers and the Bills, chat about allthe injuries mounting up for the Bills, and who needs to win this game more before making their picks for tonight’s game. They also chat about the advanced scouting at large in football and what is ultimately going to come of the Michigan situation. Joining the progrum to chat about his upcoming NFL Icons documentary on MGM+, plus everything happening around the NFL currently is Hall of Famer, Super Bowl Champion, 2x NFL Coach of the Year, Bill Cowher (26:47-54:51). Next, 7x National Champion, the greatest college football coach of all-time, Nick Saban joins the show on a bye week after a huge victory over Tennessee to chat about what he’s doing to relax this week, what he told the team at halftime before their big comeback, his thoughts on the Michigan scandal, how they’ll prepare for LSU and a player like Jayden Daniels, if he’s keeping tabs on the college football playoff rankings, and more (54:57-1:18:06). Next, Head Coach of the Atlanta Falcons, Arthur Smith joins the show to chat about his press conference response from yesterday that went viral, his relationship with Mike Vrabel ahead of the Falcons game against the Titans this week, how they’ll try to curb their red zone turnovers, how ice cold Younghoe Koo is, and more (1:34:41-1:48:09). Lastly, World Series Champion, Cy Young Winner, 6x All-Star, and future Hall of Famer, CC Sabathia joins the show to preview the World Series matchup between the Rangers and Diamondbacks, who he likes, how he thinks the season as a whole went with the new rule changes, and how his golf game has been (2:00:31-2:16:24). Make sure you subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN’s Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. See you tomorrow LIVE from Utah, cheers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices