The Pat McAfee Show

On today's show, Pat and the boys break down Mookie Betts and David Price being traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and Pat officially declares his allegiance as a Dodgers fan, chat about Zion Williamson vs. Giannis Antetokoumpo and why having a somewhat off night might be good for him in the long run. Pat and the guys also discuss the report that the Cowboys plan on placing the franchise tag on Dak Prescott, and decide whether or not holding out would be a good option for him, and if he deserves a massive contract. Also included is an incredible interview with 2014 Defensive Rookie of the Year, 2x NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 6x Pro Bowler, and 5x All-Pro, current Defensive Tackle for the Los Angeles Rams, Aaron Donald from Radio Row in Miami. They chat about whether or not his knife training in the offseason was with real knives, what it's like getting double and triple teamed on almost every single play, what he did to become such a massive human being, and which offensive lineman, if any, he has beef with (16:39-28:22). Also joining the show is former Head Coach of the Oakland Raiders and Cleveland Browns, Hue Jackson. Hue and Pat chat about the Super Bowl and where each team will go from here, Hue gives his thoughts on what the Bengals should do with the first pick in the NFL draft, whether or not it is beneficial for rookie Quarterback's to sit behind veterans in order to learn the ropes of the NFL,  what he thinks Baker needs to do to be more successful next season, and looks at the Rooney Rule in the NFL and whether or not it is actually doing what it is intended to do (30:48-47:26). Pat also looks at which team drafting in the top 10 is most likely to have a 49ers type turnaround next season, and gives his thoughts on the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including his old nemesis, Troy Polamalu. Make sure to check out Foxy's redemption video today and reply with you Cashtag for a chance to win $2,000. Today's show is a fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys give a full breakdown of the Chiefs gritty comeback victory in Super Bowl LIV. Pat discusses who he thinks the blame falls on as most media pundits are either pointing to Kyle Shanahan or Jimmy G, and chats about how scary the Chiefs are, who seemingly still did not play a complete game in the playoffs. Pat also discusses the NFL Honors handed out this year, and why he is very excited for the potential Patrick Mahomes/Lamar Jackson matchup for years to come. Also included is an incredible interview from Radio Row with Super Bowl Champion/MVP, 13x Pro Bowler, 5x All-Pro, 2x Offensive Player of the Year, Walton Payton Man of the Year Winner, and the man who holds almost every passing record in NFL history, New Orleans Saints Quarterback, Drew Brees. Pat clears the air with Drew and chats about the last time they were in Miami together for Super Bowl XLIV, and if that feeling is what keeps him going, what his plans are for next year as some signs may be pointing to retirement, if being left off the NFL All 100 team adds fuel to the fire, and why he excluded kickers and punters from his motivational speech in the locker room at Purdue earlier this year (13:39-24:37). Later, former GM and VP of the Cleveland Browns, member of the New England Patriots coaching staff, author, host of the GM Shuffle podcast and the Lombardi Line on the Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSIN), friend of the show, Michael Lombardi stops by to recap the Super Bowl. Pat and Michael discuss the game, and what the big takeaways were, including Kansas City not being called for one holding penalty, who deserves the most blame for the 49ers blowing a 10 point lead in the 4th quarter, why the 49ers abandoned the run, which few plays decided the game, and where the Chiefs and 49ers go from here. Pat and Michael also discuss Tom Brady's future plans, and how the NFL CBA could put a hold on that and Patrick Mahomes' new contract for the time being (26:31-41:49). Lastly, 3x Super Bowl Champion and current Head Coach of the Detroit Lions, Matt Patricia joins Pat and the boys from Radio Row. He breaks down what it's like coaching in the Super Bowl and how your preparation and mindset going into the game is unlike anything else, how excited he is to be coming back for another year in Detroit and why he still thinks he can be successful there, whether or not he has had any communication with Calvin Johnson recently and if he would entertain trying to bring him back, and his thoughts on the NFL changing into a more offensive minded league (51:04-1:03:11). Make sure you tweet your favorite moments of the NFL season to @PatMcAfeeShow for a chance to be featured on the year end NFL recap video. Enjoy today, it's our last taste of the NFL for a long time. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat remembers his Super Bowl moment as he retells the story of kicking off Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, and how it was the first time in his life that he was legitimately nervous for something. Also included are 4 incredible guests from Radio Row. First, Pro Bowler, member of the 2017 All-Rookie Team, JuJu Smith-Schuster joins the show. He and Pat chat about how difficult this last season was with people taking shots at him for not being healthy and playing too many video games, he shares his reaction to being called out by Antonio Brown, chats about Mike Tomlin, and explains how he gets the frustration out from not getting the ball (12:43-24:20). Next, 2x Super Bowl Champion, current free agent, and friend of the show, Kyle Van Noy joins the boys from Radio Row. He stirs the Tom Brady conspiracy pot and gives a couple landing spots for Tom, chats about being nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year, explains why he thinks this year was different for the Patriots, and gives his prediction to Super Bowl LIV (26:52-39:03). Next, the greatest CFL Quarterback of all-time, Heisman Trophy winner, 3x Grey Cup Champion, 3x Grey Cup MVP, a man who quarterbacked in three different professional leagues, Doug Flutie joins the show. They chat about his drop kick on what wound up being the last play of his career, what he thinks Tom Brady is going to do next, if its difficult picking up a new system as an again Quarterback, what he did to stay in shape to play into his 40's, and Doug gives his Super Bowl LIV prediction (41:41-53:49). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion, 2x AP NFL Head Coach of the Year, former Carolina Panthers and current Washington Redskins Head Coach, Riverboat Ron Rivera joins the program. They chat about what his expectations are in Washington, and why he ultimately chose them when he could've went almost anywhere, what he's going to do at Quarterback, why he likes their roster, and what they might be thinking about doing with that #2 overall pick (53:51-1:01:58). It's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat gives a deep introspective monologue on whether or not professional athletes at the top of their craft will start retiring more when considering their careers given the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, and why it's important to always remember which things are most important in people's lives. Also joining the show live from Radio Row at the Super Bowl is 2009 National Champion and Heisman Trophy Winner, 3x Pro Bowler, and current Running Back for the Baltimore Ravens, Mark Ingram. Mark gives his thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens' season this year, what that locker room is like, why he expects their offense to have even more success next year despite defense's planning new ways to stop them, how he's managed to find success everywhere he has gone, his thoughts on Drew Brees potentially retiring, and Mark gives his prediction for Super Bowl LIV (5:38-18:09). Pat and the boys also discuss Gronk's recent comments about how he thinks Tom Brady should test the free agency waters, and Boston Connor is left in the lurch trying to deal with the fallout. Pat also explains why he thinks Patrick Mahomes is a lock for Super Bowl MVP if the Chiefs win, and why he's tired of hearing all the Jimmy G slander. Later, newly christened member of the All-Rookie team, and nominee for Rookie of the Year, former Penn State Nittany Lion and current Philadelphia Eagles Running Back, Miles Sanders joins the show from Radio Row. He chats about what it was like expecting to be apart of a running back by committee at Penn State with Saquon Barkley, and whether he'd go back and change things now, what Carson Wentz leadership style is like and what some common misconceptions the public may have about him are, chats about his relationship with his mother, whether or not he prepared a speech if he wins Rookie of the Year, and gives at insight into what offseason plans are now that he has time off for perhaps the first time in his life (29:48-39:08). It's a good one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat reflects on what Kobe Bryant meant to him as the world tries to come to grips with Kobe and his daughter Gianna's death in a tragic helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. Pat recounts some of his favorite on court moments from Kobe's career, looks at how his impact transcended basketball and he became a global icon, and looks at the mark Kobe made on current players and coaches careers, as we celebrate the life of one of the greatest basketball players of all-time, who perhaps had his greatest chapter of life ahead of him, and is gone too soon in a day the world will never forget. Later, 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, and member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, Brian Westbrook joins the show. Brian chats about the Donovan McNabb/TO beef and gives his thoughts on the whole situation, breaks down what it's like to play in Andy Reid's offense and discusses the complexities within it, and dives into what he expects to see from both the Chiefs and 49ers as we gear up for Super Bowl LIV (53:49-1:05:54). Cherish each moment, and remember which things are most precious in life, because tomorrow is never guaranteed. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat and the boys do a full break down of Zion Williamson’s NBA debut and Pat explains why he doesn’t think Pelicans Head Coach Alvin Gentry handled the situation correctly and why Zion looked so lost at the start of the game, when he looked like the most unstoppable player on the court in the 4th quarter. Pat and the boys also cover whether or not Eli Manning will be inducted in the Hall of Fame once he becomes eligible, and give some key stats to help his claim. Also joining the program is former Defensive Back for the New England Patriots, Carolina Panthers, and Indianapolis Colts, one of the smoothest athletes on the planet, and friend of the show, Darius Butler. Darius and Pat chat about the Super Bowl matchup and Darius explains why he thinks the 49ers defense might be too much for the Chiefs offense to handle, gives his take on the Aaron Hernandez documentary as a guy who knew him for a long time and was also a teammate with him on the Patriots, and chats with Pat about the Antonio Brown situation and how he hopes he will soon get help as more drama continues to surround him. Darius also gives his Super Bowl LIV prediction (30:07-43:45). Pat also gives his thoughts on Donovan McNabb’s recent comments about Terrell Owens being the reason that their Eagles team broke up after the 2005 Super Bowl loss, and Pat reads a statement sent to him by TO regarding the situation. Pat and the guys also go through a few different scenarios in which the Bengals may give up the #1 pick in this years NFL draft. Don’t forget to send your Super Bowl picks in with the hashtag #PatIPredict, and if you’re correct, you’ll be entered in for a chance to win $1,000. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is joined by 2x Super Bowl Champion, former Pittsburgh Steelers great, and friend of the show, Ike Taylor. Ike and Pat discuss the Darrelle Revis/Richard Sherman beef, and Ike breaks down the differences in both of their styles, and gives his thoughts on what made Revis so upset with Sherman. Ike also discusses why he thinks the 49ers may be too much for the Chiefs to handle, he chats about the Chiefs weapons and what San Francisco needs to do to defend them, gives his thoughts on whether or not Joe Burrow will have typical rookie struggles when he enters the league, and gives his prediction for the Super Bowl (9:11-24:25). Also joining the show is Super Bowl Champion, former Heisman finalist, and one of the best backup Quarterbacks in the NFL, Chase Daniel. Chase gives his thoughts on the Bears' season this year and why he thinks things didn't go the way they expected. He also touches on Mitchell Trubisky's struggles and why he thinks he was one of the most important elements in keeping the locker room together when things started to go sour for the Bears. Chase also gives his thoughts on the Super Bowl matchup after having a couple of weeks to watch the Chiefs and 49ers play, and gives his thoughts on the futures of Tom Brady and Drew Brees while considering his own options for his next backup role (26:22-40:11). Pat also gives his thoughts on the NFL Draft being in Las Vegas this year and asks his agent if the different locations for the NFL Draft have been a success, how he thinks the logistics will play out with players being driven by boat to a floating red carpet on the Bellagio fountain. Pat also goes to bat for Jimmy G and for those who are saying he is nothing more than a system Quarterback, and breaks down the bench clearing brawl between Kansas and Kansas State that spilled into the crowd and has resulted in some harsh suspensions for each team thus far. Don't forget to send your Super Bowl predictions in with the hashtag #PatIPredict. If you correctly guess, you'll be entered into  a drawing for a chance to win $1,000. Today's episode is fun one. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat does a deep dive on everything that happened in this weekend's championship games. He breaks down why the Chiefs might be a buzzsaw that cannot be stopped despite the fact that they still shoot themselves in foot from time to time, and why Patrick Mahomes is so damn good. Pat also looks at the 49ers wire to wire domination of the Packers and why they are so special defensively, and why he thinks Jimmy Garappolo is more than capable of making the big plays that it will take to beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIV. Joining the show to break down both games and look ahead to the Super Bowl matchup is 2x Super Bowl Champion, former Defensive End/Linebacker for the Patriots, and friend of the show, Rob Ninkovich. Rob chats about his big takeaways from both conference championships, and why he thinks the Super Bowl will be a very tight matchup. He also gushes about both the Chiefs weapons, and the 49ers dominant defense and run game, and gives explains what he thinks the keys will be for both teams to win in Miami. Rob also gives his thoughts on the Darrelle Revis/Richard Sherman Twitter beef (17:52-33:57). Pat also tips his cap to both the Packers and Titans and looks ahead at what each team needs to do in the offseason in order to get back into the positions they put themselves in this year. Pat also gives his thoughts on the Conor McGregor vs. Cowboy Cerrone tilt, and why he wants to see a McGregor vs. Masvidal matchup next, plus Pat gives his take on what it means that Tom Brady was seen talking with Raiders owner Mark Davis and what that means for the other teams in the league interested in Brady. Today's show is chock full of football talk looking back at the weekend that was and looking ahead to Super Bowl LIV. Cherish it, we've only got one game left. Also stick around for your chance to win $1,000 by correctly predicting the Super Bowl Champion with the hashtag #PatIPredict. Come and laugh with us, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat and the boys discuss the new Aaron Hernandez documentary on Netflix and try to process all the information that was presented, and find it hard to break down the situation other than finding it to be very sad and tragic amongst other things. Also joining the show is 2x Pro Bowler, 2x All-Pro, member of the 2000's All Decade Team, the man known as the X-Factor and the Human Joystick, former Chiefs great Dante Hall, joins the show. He and Pat discuss this weekend's Conference Championship games and Dante explains why he thinks despite the Titans having the kind of attack that is poised to win in the playoffs, the Chiefs might have too much firepower. Dante also breaks down the NFC Championship game and whether or not the Packers have enough on the offensive side to challenge the 49ers elite defensive and their dominant front 4. Dante also chats about who some of his favorite returners in the league are right now, and what he thinks of the XFL rules that will allow for more explosive plays on punt and kickoff returns (21:04-36:55). Also joining the program is 2x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, recently retired Linebacker for the Buffalo Bills, and friend of the show, Lorenzo Alexander. Lorenzo and Pat chat about his retirement and when he first made the decision to hang up his cleats. Lorenzo also discusses Luke Keuchly's retirement and whether or not he was surprised by the move. They also cover each Conference Championship, and Lorenzo explains why it is so hard to tackle Derrick Henry, and what Aaron Rodgers needs to do to try to exploit San Francisco's explosive front 4. Lorenzo also gives his thoughts on how the Buffalo Bills are poised to make a big step starting next year (39:23-48:04). Also included is the new segment, "Dumb Questions Asked on Sports Shows," with topics including Joe Burrow vs. Tua, Russell Wilson attempting to make a "comeback" next year, and whether or not Patrick Mahomes will be considered a failure if the Chiefs don't win the Super Bowl. Today's show is a fun one. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat reacts to the shocking news of Luke Kuechly's retirement from the Carolina Panthers after 8 seasons as arguably the best linebacker in the game. Pat reflects on some of the thoughts he had when announcing his retirement and looks back on what will undoubtedly be a Hall of Fame career for Kuechly. Pat and the boys also discuss what comes next for Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers as they lose Kuechly and hire LSU passing game coordinator Joe Brady, and what that means for their Quarterback situation and if they are now in a position to trade up to try and draft Joe Burrow. Next, Gold Glove winner and current Catcher of the Cincinnati Reds, Tucker Barnhart stops by to discuss the controversy surrounding the cheating scandal that has rocked the Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox, and the rest of the MLB. Tucker explains why he doesn't necessarily like what is happening with the punishments, gives his take on the whole situation, and explains his opinions on the entire situation, as a guy who is intimately involved with giving signs every game (20:33-31:54). Next, 4x Pro Bowler, Grey Cup Champion, and legend of an NFL Quarterback, Jeff Garcia joins Pat and the boys to discuss the NFL Conference Championships. Jeff gives his thoughts on Green Bay vs. San Francisco, and why he thinks the game will be closer than most people think, and what he sees as the keys to the game are for both the Packers and the 49ers. Jeff also dives into the AFC Championship and explains why it is so hard to stop a guy like Patrick Mahomes, but why a team like the Titans might have the perfect formula for doing so (33:33-44:10). Lastly, Super Bowl Champion, Pro Bowler, All Pro, and current Punter for the New Orleans Saints, Thomas Morestead joins the show live from LA. Thomas and Pat discuss where things are currently at with the NFLPA discussions and if he thinks things are moving in the right direction. He gives his thoughts on the state of the Saints after another crushing defeat in the playoffs and whether or not he thinks Drew Brees will return to New Orleans for another season, and what makes him so special. Thomas also reacts to Luke Kuechly's retirement and discusses whether or not he thinks this will become more of a norm moving forward with elite players retiring during what most would consider the prime of their careers. Pat and Thomas also reflect on the PFF Punter of the decade and Pat shares the story about how Thomas taught him how to punt after he got drafted (46:18-59:43). Today's show is a loaded one. Come and laugh with us. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices