PMS 2.0 1526 - Cooper Flagg, Chase Daniel, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Dan Orlovsky, & Darius Butler

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys recap everything that happened at the League Meetings in Arizona, everything that’s happening in MLB, the NBA, and the NHL, as well as looking ahead to the Final Four this weekend in Indianapolis. Joining the progrum to chat about his rookie year, welcome to the NBA moment, his ties with his Duke teammates, and how this season has been a transition period for him is 2025 #1 overall pick, National Player of the Year at Duke, Dallas Mavericks Superstar, Cooper Flagg. Next, 14 year NFL veteran at Quarterback, Super Bowl Champion, and ESPN NFL analyst, Chase Daniel joins the show to chat about the news surrounding Jalen Hurts and a lot rumors suggesting that he’s the problem with the offense in Philadelphia. Next, the Commissioner of the WNBA, Cathy Engelbert joins the show to outline the new WNBA CBA, and how they got the deal done, what it means for the future, the league’s expectations, and much more. Lastly, 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB Guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to chat about Fernando Mendoza’s Pro Day in real time. 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

On today's show Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys are LIVE from the NFL Annual League Meetings, where we are covering all the news coming out of the Meetings, including the latest NFL rule changes, international news, free agency, and more. In the first hour, ESPN’s Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter joins the progrum to talk about the growth of the NFL, the prospect of Deshaun Watson returning as the Cleveland Browns starting quarterback, Michigan basketball going to the Final Four, his experience at League Meetings, and more. In the second hour, NFL Senior Analyst Peter Schrager stops by the stage to talk about the League party last night, the NFL approved rule changes, the ongoing NFL Referee CBA negotiations, and more.  Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT), ESPN's YouTube (12-3 EDT) or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you & will see you back in the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, & the boys are LIVE from Phoenix, Arizona for the NFL Annual League Meetings, where we cover all the news coming out of the Meetings and an epic weekend of College Basketball. In the first hour, we are joined by ESPN Senior Analyst Peter Schrager to talk about the Rams having trade conversations around Davante Adams, what he’s hearing on the NFL referee negotiations & the prospect of replacement refs, the prospect of OBJ returning to the New York Giants, and more. Also in the first hour, Co-Owner & CEO of the Colts, Carlie Irsay-Gordon joins the progrum & talks about the Colts commitment to Daniel Jones & Alec Pierce this offseason, Indianapolis being a potential host of the NFL Draft, what she is looking to get out of League Meetings, and more. To wrap up the first hour, friend of the progrum & Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane drops by to recap his epic round of golf with Pat yesterday, his work towards the ultimate goal of winning the Super Bowl, and more. In the second hour, UCONN freshman guard, the man who hit the shot of March Madness to beat Duke 73-72 in the Elite 8, Braylon Mullins joined us to talk about his confidence letting that shot go, what it’s like playing for Coach Dan Hurley, what it will be like to play in front of his hometown, and more. Joining us with a message for Braylon Mullins, 5x National Champion Coach K stopped by to break down Duke’s heartbreaking loss from his perspective and a deep dive on what kept UConn in the game and break down of the final play itself. To wrap things up, new Head Coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers joined us on stage before the Coaches Photo to talk about how great it is to be back in Pittsburgh, his communication with Aaron Rodgers, how he looks at the NFL Draft, and more. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN, ESPN’s YouTube, or ESPN+. We will be back live tomorrow from the League Meetings. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap last night’s Sweet Sixteen games that saw Iowa and Purdue advance in a couple of absolute thrillers, and Arizona and Illinois advancing to the Elite 8 in dominating fashion. They also preview tonight’s Sweet 16 games, and cover everything else happening in the sports world. Joining the progrum is 4x D2 National Champion, countless Coach of the Year awards, Iowa Head Coach Ben McCollum to chat about Iowa reaching their first Elite 8 since 1987, continuing this unbelievable run in his first season at Iowa, the make up of the players on the team, and much more. Next, 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K joins the show to give his takes on last night’s games as well as look ahead to tonight’s Sweet 16 games including Duke v. Saint John’s, UCONN vs. Michigan State, and more. Next, NFL Network Draft Analyst, LA Chargers color commentator, and host of the Move the Sticks podcast, Daniel Jeremiah to chat about the draft. Next, All-Star, Gold Glove winner, Chicago Cubs Centerfielder, Pete Crow-Armstrong joins the show to chat about his new deal with the Cubs, the WBC, the chemistry in the clubhouse, dealing with failure, and much more. Lastly, ESPN NFL Draft analyst, Jordan Reid joins the show to give his three biggest takeaway’s from the Pro Day’s this week. 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s MLB Opening Night on Netflix as the Yankees dominated the Giants, and how the broadcast left a lot to be desired for some, but was great in some parts as well. They also preview tonight’s Sweet Sixteen matchups, chat about some of the news going around in the NFL including the Browns moving some money around in Myles Garrett’s contract, and everything else happening around the sports world. They are also joined by four great guests including ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan to chat about MLB Opening Day, and why baseball is worth the investment, ESPN Swiss army knife, College GameDay contributor, co-host of SVPod, Stanford Steve to give out his best bets for the Sweet Sixteen and MLB Opening Day, creator of Jomboy Media, and co-host of the Talkin’ Yanks podcast, Jimmy O’Brien, and lastly, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give updates on if Myles Garrett is going to be traded, the situation with the refs, and more. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about MLB Opening Night on Netflix as the Yankees travel to San Francisco to take on the Giants, they look at some of the best bets, look at other Pro Day’s that have been happening around the country, some NFL news, the NBA approving expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, and everything else happening around the sports world. They’re also joined by several great guests including Super Bowl Champion, 3x All-Pro, Pro Bowler, 14 year NFL veteran who just recently retired, Lavonte David, 2x National Champion and Head Coach of UConn, Dan Hurley joins the show ahead of Friday night’s Sweet 16 tilt against Michigan State, 2x World Series Champion, ESPN MLB analyst, and co-host of the Lovable Reunion with Anthony Rizzo, David Ross, and lastly 2x NASCAR Xfinity Series Champion, Driver for Team 23XI, Tyler Reddick. 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

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening around the sports world including college pro day’s leading to the NFL Draft, MLB Opening Day, March Madness line movement leading into Thursday and Friday’s Sweet 16 games, Tiger returning to TGL, and more. They are also joined by several great guests including 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst Dan Orlovsky, Milwaukee Brewers All-Star and opening day starter Jacob Misiorowski, National Champion, 6x Final Four participant and current Head Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, John Calipari ahead of their Sweet Sixteen matchup against Arizona, and lastly, the new Executive Director of the NFLPA and 9 year NFL vet, JC Tretter. 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat is on the ESPN campus in Bristol attending a few meetings, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in the ThunderDome, as they recap the round of 64 and the round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament, as the Sweet Sixteen is officially set. They also recap the Fanatics Flag Football Fest that saw Team USA absolutely destroy a group of stars from the NFL, chat about Jaxon Smith-Njigba signing the biggest WR contract in history, and everything else happening in the sports world. They are also joined by several incredible guests including 5x National Champion, the GOAT, Coach K to chat about the tournament so far, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter to give an update on Jaxon Smith-Njigba as well as anything we may have missed. Next, ESPN NCAA basketball analyst, and former Coach with 34 years experience, Seth Greenberg joins the show to give his biggest takeaway’s of the tournament and look ahead to the Sweet 16. Lastly, Iowa Head Basketball Coach Ben McCollum joins the show fresh off knocking off #1 seed and defending National Champion Florida to send Iowa to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to Team Venezuela’s unbelievable victory in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, as Pat and the boys were in Miami to watch the game, how much this event has propelled an excitement for baseball, and how electric of an environment it was in Miami. They also dive into last night’s First Four games, the tournament starting tomorrow, Maxx Crosby making comments on how the trade fell through with the Ravens and why things felt off when he got there, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about his thoughts on Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson, Kyler Murray’s expectations in Minnesota, and much more is 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Later, 5x National Champion, Hall of Famer, the GOAT, Mike Krzyzewski joins the progrum to preview the NCAA Tournament, how NIL/the transfer portal has impacted coaching in the tournament, which teams he thinks realistically have a chance to win it all, and much more. 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’re off the next two days for March Madness, we’ll see you on Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to the breaking news that Jaylen Waddle has been traded from the Dolphins to the Broncos for what was essentially a 1st and 3rd round pick and what might be coming next as ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter joins them. Then they preview tonight’s World Baseball Classic Finals and why it has been such a success for baseball with ESPN Senior MLB Insider, Jeff Passan. Later, former Head Coach of Virginia Tech and current ESPN NCAA analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to preview the NCAA tournament including who he likes in tonight’s First 4 games. Lastly, 2x PGA Tour winner including last week’s Players Championship, the breakout star of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Cameron Young joins the show to chat about his massive win on Sunday and everything it entailed, his expectations after his emergence at the Ryder Cup, what he’s learned about his game over the last year of so, and much more. 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 on Monday, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices