PMS 2.0 860 - NFL Franchise Tag Deadline Day, Lamar Jackson Signs The Non-Exclusive Tag, NFL Combine Standout Zack Kuntz, Pacman Jones LIVE In The ThunderDome, & AJ Hawk

On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap WWE Backlash, & the NBA & NHL  playoff action from this weekend including the Pacers blowing out the Cavaliers in Game 4, the Dallas Stars taking the lead over the Winnipeg Jets, and of course the fall out from Pat's match against Gunther. In the first hour, we are joined by ESPN's Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania for an update on Giannis Antetokounmpo's openness to finding a new home in the league, Cavs' Guard Donovan Mitchell's MRI on his re-aggravated ankle injury, what to look for in the NBA Draft Lottery tonight, and more. Also in the first hour, ESPN's NHL play-by-play announcer Steve Levy stops by to chat about the main storylines from the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far, including Mikko Rantanen's outrageous production, what the Maple Leafs need to do against the Florida Panthers, and more. In the second hour, NFL Network's Senior Insider & friend of the progrum Ian Rapoport stops by to talk about the announcement of opening night between the Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles & the Dallas Cowboys, what to expect from schedule releases this week, an update on the Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati Bengals contract stalemate, Derek Carr's retirement, the attention around Cleveland Browns' OTAs, and more. To wrap things up, we debuted a new iteration of Things That Are Happening In the Sports World. 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. See you tomorrow. 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 NBA playoff game that saw the Warriors get handled by the Timberwolves without Stephen Curry, as well as two great games in the NHL Playoffs with the Capitals beating the Canes 3-1, and the Oilers beating the Golden Knights 5-4 in overtime. Joining the show to chat more about everything going on in the NBA Playoffs, is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Next, The Authority on both college football and college basketball, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the 16 team playoff that looms, the budget of top college football programs this upcoming year, some QB battles, when a ruling is coming to establish some guardrails, and more. Later, 2x NBA Champion, 2013 Sixth Man of the Year, 17 year NBA veteran, JR Smith joins the show to chat about the playoffs, his golf career, 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. 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 chat about all the incredible playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and also react to the news that a new pope has been elected and he is AMERICAN, Robert Prevost from Chicago. Joining the show to break down all of the action in the NBA Playoffs is 13 year NBA veteran, 2005 3-point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson. Next, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport joins the show to break down all the latest NFL news including George Pickens being traded to the Cowboys, the latest on Derek Carr, Trey Hendrickson, and more. Next, ESPN NFL Insider, Emmy winner, former go-host of GMFB, Peter Schrager joins the show to react live to the pope news, chat about what he’s hearing around the NFL, and more. Lastly, owner of the Utah Jazz and newly renamed Utah Mammoth, Ryan Smith joins the show to chat about his first season as an NHL owner, how they reached Mammoth, how he’s learned from each team, potentially getting the #1 pick in the NBA Draft, 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. 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 two massive upsets in the NBA Playoffs that saw the Knicks edge the Celtics in overtime in Boston, and Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets take down the Thunder in Oklahoma City, as well as the Maple Leafs victory over Panthers in the Eastern Conference Semis. Joining the show to chat about last night’s NBA action as well as the games tonight and his thoughts on the playoffs as a whole and moving forward is 20 year NBA veteran, 3x Sixth Man of the Man, #8 overall pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, former NBA on TNT analyst and future NBC NBA analyst, Jamal Crawford. Next, ESPN College Football Insider and reporter, Heather Dinich joins the show to chat about all the different pieces of news that have come out in the college football world. Later, 3x Super Bowl Champion, and current GM of the Washington Commanders, Adam Peters joins the show to chat about Washington’s quick turnaround, when he knew Jayden Daniels was going to be special, his relationship with Josh Harris, hosting the Draft in 2027 and the new stadium plans, his draft this year and draft process as a whole, and much 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 tomorrow for some meetings, we’ll be back on Thursday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Omaha, Nebraska ahead of tonight's Monday Night RAW on Netflix, while Darius Butler and the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome, and AJ is back in Ohio. They cover all the playoff action from the NBA and NHL over the weekend including two of the greatest game 7's in recent memory in the NHL, the Kentucky Derby, all the different boxing action that took place, as well as everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the show to chat about all the NBA playoff series, and preview the upcoming series' is 13 year NBA veteran, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, 2005 NBA 3-point contest champion, and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richarson. Next, NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport joins the show to chat about all the different talking points around the NFL including Washington getting the draft in 2027, their new stadium, Abdul Carter's search for a new number, and if Brock Purdy's deal is getting done any time soon. Later, 5th overall pick of the 2002 NHL Draft, 11 year NHL veteran, and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, Ryan Whitney joins the show to chat about the incredible playoff hockey action, which matchups are the best in the next round, who the best goalie left is, and who Whit thinks is going to win the Stanley Cup. 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 is LIVE from Times Square ahead of tonight’s Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves boxing event presented by The Ring, while AJ Hawk and the boys are back in Indianapolis in the ThunderDome. They chat about last night’s incredible NBA and NHL playoff action, and preview the all the action from today and this weekend in the playoffs for both leagues. Joining the show to chat about the Panthers closing out the Tampa Bay Lightning and look ahead towards their matchup against the Maple Leafs is Stanley Cup Champion, Winger for the Florida Panthers, Matthew Tkachuk. Later, 13 year NBA veteran, 2005 3-Point contest champion, ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the show to chat about the playoff basketball, how he’s surprised how physical each series has been, the games tonight and this weekend, if everybody should be blaming JJ Redick, and who he likes for the fights tonight. 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 Monday. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, including the Lakers being eliminated by Ant Edwards and the TWolves, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts. Joining the show to chat about all the different machinations going on in the NBA, as well as some off season quick hits. Next, RW and A for the Washington Capitals, Tom Wilson joins the show to chat about his style of play, being teammates with Ovechkin, the Capitals being on a potential Stanley Cup run, being left off the Canadian 4 Nations team and the excitement it brought the sport, and more. Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, General Manager of the Los Angeles Chargers, Joe Hortiz joins the show to chat about the Chargers’ draft, Justin Herbert, resigning Khalil Mack, his process for picking players, 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 recap all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts. Joining the progrum to break down their draft picks, how they evaluate guys coming out of college, where Chris Godwin is at with his rehab, Baker Mayfield, having to add new coaches, and more is General Manager of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jason Licht. Next, General Manager of the Carolina Panthers, Super Bowl Champion, former 11th pick of the 2001 NFL Draft, Pro Bowler, and College Football Hall of Famer, Dan Morgan joins the show to chat about draftingTetairoa McMillan, Bryce Young’s development, the importance of building through the trenches, his current workout plan, what his relationship with David Tepper is like, and more. Later, 2x All-Star, All-NBA, friend of the show, Tyrese Haliburton joins to chat about his massive night completing the gentleman’s sweep over the Milwaukee Bucks with a game winning bucket, his dad’s interaction with Giannis post game, preparation for the next series, what comes next, Rick Carlisle’s message to the team when they were down big, his thoughts on the current state of wrestling, and much 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 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 all of last night’s playoff action in both the NBA and NHL, and look ahead to tonight’s tilts which feature 4 playoff games in each. Joining the show to discuss all their draft picks and his overall thoughts on the 2025 NFL is the General Manager of the Buffalo Bills, Brandon Beane. Next, to discuss their draft and trading out of the first round to pick up another 2026 1st round pick as well as some of the acquisitions they’ve made is the General Manager of the Los Angeles Rams, Les Snead. Later, ESPN Senior MLB Insider and NY Times best-selling author, Jeff Passan joins the show to bring everyone up to speed on what’s been happening thus far in the baseball season including Aaron Judge’s legendary run, the Mets being the first team to 20 wins, the Rockies potentially being the worst team in the history of baseball, Paul Skenes’ continued dominance, and why he thinks it’s still going to be the Dodgers over the field. 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 recap an incredible draft weekend from Green Bay, chat more about Shedeur Sanders’ fall into the 5th round, plus check in on both the NBA Playoffs, and the NHL Playoffs. Joining the show to chat more about the draft, as well as the latest update on Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport. Next, 13 year NBA veteran, 2005 3-point contest champion, 18th overall pick of the 2000 draft, and ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson joins the show to discuss the NBA playoffs, if the Lakers are done, the Pacers looking incredible, Steph Curry’s brilliance, and who he thinks is ultimately going to win the title. Later, 6 year NHL veteran, analyst for the NHL on TNT, and co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast, Paul “BizNasty” Bissonnette joins the show to chat about the NHL Playoffs and who he likes to win the Stanley Cup as well as the Pittsburgh Penguins firing of Head Coach Mike Sullivan and what that means going forward. 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