The Pat McAfee Show

On today’s show, Pat, Chuck Pagano, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview tonight’s Thursday Night Football game between the Chiefs and the Broncos, Joe Burrow saying his calf feels as good as it has, James Harrison not thinking he should be in the Hall of Fame, why we need more hockey because of what it brings to the sports world, and everything else going on in the NFL as we prepare for week 6. Today’s show is also loaded with guests. First, Browns beat writer for Cleveland.com and the Plains Dealer, Mary Kay Cabot joins the show to chat about Deshaun Watson’s health (29:11-33:45). Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach Nick Saban joins the show to chat about managing expectations, where the team is at before a big SEC tilt with Arkansas, if he wants to approach press conferences like Bill Belichick ever, clock management, his GA’s and coaches getting plucked by everyone else, and much more (1:00:06-1:23:18). Next, President of the UFC, Dana White joins the show to chat about the news that the UFC will no longer be using USADA, the upcoming card in Abu Dhabi and having to change a bunch of things last second, how excited he is to have the champions that he currently has, and much more (1:26:52-1:39:55). Next, ESPN College Football sideline reporter, Molly McGrath joins the progrum to chat about the college football landscape ahead of this weekend’s massive slate of games (1:57:25-2:13:16). And finally, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 8x Pro Bowler, 7x All-Pro, future Hall of Fame, pass rusher for the Buffalo Bills, Von Miller joins the show to chat about how his knee feels, being back on the field, his thoughts on playing in London, why Stefon Diggs gets so much backlash from the media, his thoughts on the Bills so far, and much more (2:19:15-2:32:55). 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 opening night in the NHL, everything happening around the NFL including whether or not Bill Belichick is going to be able to replicate the success he had with Tom Brady, Anthony Richardson and De'von Achane officially going on IR, and much more as we prepare for week 6 of the NFL season. Joining the progrum for his weekly top 5 in college football is Ohio State legend, 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, the man who saved college football, The General, Bobby Carpenter (34:25-54:31). Next, 3X NFL DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, JJ Watt joins the progrum to chat about his brother's continued dominance, how impressive the 49ers defense is, Jalen Carter being absolutely dominant, his thoughts on the London games and teams having competitive advantage by staying over there, and much more (1:03:22-1:57:06). Later, Middle Linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners, Danny Stutsman joins the show after a massive win in the Red River Rivalry to chat about the importance of that game, not having a letdown after a massive win, his relationship with The Boz, the shirt he's selling to help his NIL situation, what Coach Venables is like, the physicality of the OU team, what Dillion Gabriel is like as a teammate, and much more (1:58:23-2:15:15). 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 game, the Raiders getting a massive win, if it's time to be worried about the Packers and what they need to do to change things up heading into a bye week, as well as everything else happening around the NFL as we wrap up week 5 and look ahead to week 6. The boys also feel the beat to check the pulse of a few different NFL cities with pressing injury concerns as they go to Kevin Seifert with the Vikings, Marcel Louis-Jacques with the Dolphins, and Mark Kaboly with the Steelers (21:57-53:43). Next, Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the show from rehab to talk about this past weekend in the NFL including Brock Purdy, the Jets getting a massive win in the Hackett Bowl, teams realizing their season may be over after 5 weeks, his thoughts on Jordan Love, Gardner Minshew, and more (59:59-1:45:01). Later, founder of Klutch Sports Group, and author of the book Lucky Me: a Memoir of Changing the Odds, Rich Paul joins the show to chat about how he got to where he's at, what's next for him, how he's viewed in the agent world, how he's always been a hustler, what his new book is about, expanding into the NFL, and much more (1:56:13-2:23:17). 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 5 of the NFL season including the 49ers looking seemingly unbeatable while dismantling the Cowboys on Sunday Night Football, the Steelers improbably squeaking out a victory over the Ravens, the Bengals maybe being back, the Dolphins getting right against Giants, if the Patriots are dead, if we should be worried about Buffalo, and much more before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football game between the Packers and Raiders, and making their picks. Joining the progrum to break down all the important injury news from over the weekend including Travis Kelce, Justin Jefferson, Daniel Jones, Matt Milano, and more, and then keying us in on who is playing tonight and who isn't, is ESPN NFL Senior Insider, Adam Schefter (33:09-53:09). Next, 3x All-Pro, 4x Pro Bowler, one of the best TE's in the NFL, and friend of the progrum, George Kittle joins the show to chat about why the 9ers are so dominant, his relationship with Brock Purdy, why Kyle Shanahan is so special, what he's doing on his birthday, and much more (1:05:04-1:26:22). Later, 1st pick of the 2023 NHL Draft, Center for the Chicago Black Hawks, Connor Bedard joins the show ahead of tomorrow night's opening puck drop of the NHL season against the Pittsburgh Penguins to chat about what his experience has been like so far leading up the season, if he was always destined to play in the NHL, what he does in his free time, his expectations for this season, and much more (1:30:36-1:42:23). 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 Texas State Fair in Dallas ahead of the Red River Rivalry game between Oklahoma and Texas. They chat about the Bears winning last night in dominating fashion, if that's enough to get them turned around, if we should be worried about Ron Rivera and the Commanders, and everything else happening around the NFL before they preview every game and make their picks for week 5. Joining the progrum to chat about last night's game and highlight some of the more intriguing matchups this weekend before making his picks is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former GM of the Cleveland Browns, host of the Lombardi Line and GM Shuffle podcast, and NY Times best selling author, Michael Lombardi (25:18-46:14). Next, Heisman Trophy winner, #1 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, and current Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Baker Mayfield joins the progrum LIVE on set to chat about what happened in Cleveland, why he's so happy to be in Tampa, if he's playing the best football of his life right now, if he and Odell Beckham have patched things up, why he's so excited for this season, and more (1:12:51-1:34:07). Later, host of College GameDay for both football and basketball, Rece Davis joins the show to chat about the college football landscape, how special this venue is, his AP top 25 vote, where he see's the rest of the season going, the parody in college football, and more (1:52:42-2:17:56). 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. We'll be doing a MegaCast of the Red River Rivalry game tomorrow on ESPN 2 right after College GameDay. We'll see for Overreaction Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, Coach Chuck Pagano, and the boys preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game between the Bears and Commanders, Jonathan Taylor being back at practice for the Colts, Marshawn Lynch and his comments on the Club Shay Shay podcast about his relationship with Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson, and Aaron Rodgers, Jared Goff not giving a damn about his detractors, and everything else around the NFL as we prepare for week 5. Joining the progrum to preview tonight's Thursday Night Football game and to preview this weekend's college football slate is the face of college football, and color commentator for the NFL on Prime, Kirk Herbstreit (23:57-56:54). Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban joins the show to chat about the win over Mississippi State, this weekend's game against Texas A&M, his relationship with Miss Terry, how he coaches players differently, and much more (59:23-1:19:19). Later, #2 pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, Quarterback for the Houston Texans, CJ Stroud joins the show to chat about his record setting start to the season, what prepared him for this early success, his relationship with his teammates and DeMeco Ryans, if he's the best basketball player on the team, and much more (2:20:38-2:41:44). 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 the Texas State Fair, 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 everything happening around the NFL including JC Jackson being traded to the Patriots from the Chargers for 6th and 7th round pick swaps, the NFL’s new gambling policy, and much more as we get ready for week 5 to begin. Joining the progrum to give his weekly top 5 in College Football is the 18th pick of the 2006 NFL Draft, Ohio State legend, the man who saved college football, The General, Bob Carpenter (34:38-56:07). Next, future Hall of Fame, 3x DPOY, Walter Payton Man of the Year, 7x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, and now Houston Texans Ring of Honor Member, JJ Watt joins the show to chat about his weekend getting inducted, and who he thought performed the best on the defensive line in week 4 (1:03:24-1:41:59). Later, 6x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, Safety for the Minnesota Vikings, Harrison Smith joins the progrum to chat about his massive performance in Carolina, the Vikings season thus far, and much more (1:53:13-2:14:45). Later, the host of NFL RedZone, Scott Hanson joins the show to chat about not going to the bathroom for 7 hours on Sunday's, if he'll ever work another job again, if he's ever gotten into hot water for anything he's said, showing punts on RedZone, his favorite splits, and more (2:16:22-2:37:02). 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 tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night's Monday Night Football game between the Seahawks and Giants and the absolutely abysmal performance by the Giants, if they're broken and whether or not they can be fixed, the Seahawks being a real threat in the NFC, and everything else happening around the NFL as we wrap up week 4. Joining the progrum to break down the Giants performance extensively including Danny Dimes' contract, the woeful offensive line, Daboll getting fed up, and much more is ESPN NFL Nation reporter for the New York Giants, Jordan Raanan (12:47-24:19). Next, 13 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, ESPN NFL analyst and QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about what the issue with Daniel Jones and the Giants is, his thoughts on Zach Wilson's performance, and why he thinks CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson are special players (1:12:11-1:26:43). Later, 4x NFL MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 5x All-Pro, 10x Pro Bowler, Quarterback for the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers joins the progrum to chat about his rehab process, being in the building for the Jets game on Sunday night, his thoughts on Zach Wilson's performance, if great players could step in and coach right away, offensive line troubles around the league and how much is actually on the offensive line, and much more (1:58:34-2:41:46). 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 around the NFL in week 4 including the Patriots potentially being dead, the 49ers being very very good, the Colts almost coming back from down 23 to beat the Rams, the Steelers getting the doors blown off by the Texans, when people should start to worry about the Bengals, Zach Wilson playing the best game of his career so far in a loss to the Chiefs, and everything else that happened in a great weekend of football before previewing tonight's Monday Night Football game. Joining the progrum to go over all the different injuries that happened over the weekend and what we need to be aware of going into tonight's Seahawks/Giants game is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter (30:42-54:46). Later, Hall of Famer, 2x Super Bowl Champion, Super Bowl MVP, 5X MVP, 10x All-Pro, 14x Pro Bowler, co-host of The Manning Cast, one of the greatest football players of all-time, The Sheriff, Peyton Manning joins the show to chat about what he saw around the NFL this week, how his preparation for The Manning Cast differs from other media in terms of meeting with coaches and players, why the Commanders didn't go for two to try and beat the Eagles in regulation and when Sam Howell would have enough confidence to overrule Ron Rivera's decision, what his week on SNL was like, and more (1:10:21-1:26:18). 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 Durham, North Carolina in Wallace Wade Stadium while AJ Hawk is LIVE in the ThunderDome as they recap last night's Lions vs. Packers game and why this Lions team feels different than any previous Lions team, and what is going on with the Packers and their slow starts, plus they go around the entire NFL week 4 slate and make their predictions. Also joining the progrum is Duke Head Coach Mike Elko joining Pat live from Wallace Wade Stadium to chat about why they aren't just satisfied with GameDay being at Duke for the first time, what his message to the team has been, the expectations for Saturday, and much more (29:21-42:53). Next, Duke Quarterback Riley Leonard joins Pat from Wallace Wade Stadium to chat about his rise, how he wasn't heavily recruited coming out of high school, why this team feels special, if he's noticed around campus more now, his basketball exploits in high school, and more (57:47-1:10:49). Next, Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith joins the show live from a pub in London to chat about if he's going to be knighted with a win, how he thinks he'll look as a Disney character, the game against the Falcons this weekend, and more (1:32:37-1:36:55). Later, 2021 NFL Defensive Player of the year, 4x All-Pro, 5x Pro Bowler, one of the best defensive players in the game, TJ Watt joins the show to chat about the historic start to his season, how special Sunday will be playing the Texans as JJ goes into the Houston Ring of Honor, his point to Mike Tomlin on Sunday in Las Vegas after a sack, the whole plane experience ordeal, and much more (1:54:14-2:04:27). 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. We'll see you on Overreaction Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices