The Pat McAfee Show

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

On today's show Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys are LIVE from the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin to recap last night's 6th annual Draft Spectacular and preview the rest of the Draft, including the best players available, the Patriots getting a GUY in OT Will Campbell, Jacksonville trading up with Cleveland for two-way phenom Travis Hunter, North Dakota State's Grey Zabel being a DAWG, the Packers finally picking a WR in the first round, Shedeur Sanders falling out of the first round, and much more. In the first hour, Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur joins the progrum to chat about his constantly great haircut, Jordan Love's progress as an NFL QB1, getting him a weapon like WR Matthew Golden in the draft, having a great RB like Josh Jacobs, firing up the Lambeau crowd, his relationship with Mike Vrabel, and more. In the second hour, we are joined by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to recap the first night of the Draft, including him riding a bicycle on stage, whether we may see an NFL game in Asia, improvements they could make to the flow of the Draft, if we will have 3 games on Christmas moving forward, the pending Tush Push ban, and more. In the third hour, Diamond Dustin Poirier stops by to announce his retirement fight July 19th against Max Holloway for the BMF Title, give Pat some advice for taking on Gunther's rear naked chokes, 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, have a great weekend, we will be back in the ThunderDome 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 chat about all the events from Wrestlemania weekend culminating with Pat and the boys getting into an altercation after Gunther put Pat in a deep chokehold last night on Monday Night Raw. They’re also running on fumes with limited sleep and recap the NBA and NHL playoff action, and look ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft, as they will be doing the Draft Spectacular LIVE from Green Bay on Thursday. They are also joined by three incredible guests including The Final Boss, Chairman of the Board for TKO, one of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, former host of GMFB and ESPN NFL Insider, Peter Schrager, and lastly 3x Super Bowl Champion, member of the Ring of Honor for both the New York Giants and Jacksonville Jaguars, Tom Coughlin. 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 as we’re heading to Green Bay for the draft. We’ll see you LIVE on Thursday Night for the Draft Spectacular. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Michael Cole, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk and the boys are LIVE in Vegas from WWE World to recap an INCREDIBLE WrestleMania weekend that saw John Cena defeat Cody Rhodes to capture his 17th World Championship, Seth Freakin Rollins beating Roman Reigns & CM Punk, and much much more. We also cover the start of the NBA & NHL Playoffs. In the first hour, the NEW WWE World Champion John Cena joins the progrum to talk about his relationship with the WWE Universe, all that he has given to the business, his plan to shut dahn wrestling, his integrity, his hair, who he views as the future of the company, and so much more. In the second hour, we are joined by the Wiseman Paul Heyman joined the boys on stage to defend his actions in support of Seth Freakin Rollins on Saturday night, how CM Punk put him in a compromising position, his experience at the WrestleMania roast last night, his approach to his work and craft, and so much more. To close the show, the Lord of the Marks & host of the Sam Roberts Show on SiriusXM, Sam Roberts joins us to give his thoughts on all the WrestleMania action and what we can look forward to at Raw on NETFLIX 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 you. We'll be back live at the ThunderDome tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat, Michael Cole, AJ Hawk, Darius Butler and the boys are LIVE in Vegas from WWE World for a LOADED show previewing WrestleMania 41 this weekend at Allegiant Stadium. In the open, we reveal the WrestleMania set in extraordinary fashion. In the first hour, we are joined by the Original Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns to be wholly Acknowledged by WWE World & the progrum, discuss Paul Heyman's recent betrayal, how proud he is of Jey Uso, and preview his Triple Threat match to settle historical scores with CM Punk & Seth Freakin' Rollins. Also in the first hour, WWE Hall of Famer & GOAT, the Texas Rattlesnake, Stone Cold Steve Austin jumped on stage to reminisce about WrestleMania 38 in Dallas, Texas, life on Broken Skull Ranch here in Nevada, his business ventures, and much more. In the second hour, the Eradicator Rhea Ripley joined the progrum to tell us how she feels ahead of her Triple Threat match to reclaim the Women's World Championship vs. Bianca Belair & Iyo Sky, the growth of WrestleMania over the last decade, how she grew into herself while in the WWE, and more. Also in the second hour, CCO of the WWE, 14x Champion, the King of Kings Triple H joined the show to show his love for the passionate fans here at WWE World, whether or not there is a ceiling on how big WrestleMania can become, why John Cena cannot kill the WWE, his second induction into the WWE Hall of Fame this evening, his creative process, 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 you. We'll see you LIVE from WWE World again on Monday to recap all the WrestleMania action. 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 Play-In games in the NBA, all the different happenings in MLB, and everything happening in the sports world as we are on the Road to Wrestlemania before heading to Las Vegas. Joining the show to chat about the NBA Playoffs, the future of NBA and their broadcasts and digital rights, changes to the playoff format, potential expansion, moving to Christmas Eve, and much more. Later, 4x MVP, Super Bowl Champion/MVP, and current free agent, Aaron Rodgers joins the show to clear the air on a lot of the stories floating around about him, and to chat about the ending of his time in New York, plus plans for his future. 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 LIVE from Las Vegas on the Road to Wrestlemania, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, Pat, Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s NBA Play-In games, if the Magic can make a run in the East, and how confident people are in the Warriors now with Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry being together. They also chat about the certainty of Cam Ward going #1 to the Titans, and how we know little else. Joining the progrum to break down everything going on in the NBA playoffs, Mike Malone being fired by the Nuggets and how weird that whole situation is, where Kevin Durant should go next, and who ultimately is going to win the NBA Title is 13 year NBA veteran, 18th pick of the 2000 NBA Draft, 2005 3 point contest champion, co-host of the Knuckleheads podcast, and now ESPN NBA analyst, Quentin Richardson. Next, ESPN College Football/Basketball Insider, The Authority, Pete Thamel joins the show to give the latest update about what he’s hearing with Nico Iamaleava. Later, the voice of College Football, and NFL on Prime color commentator, Kirk Herbstreit joins the show to chat about the issues with college football right now amidst the Nico Iamaleava situation, who he likes at Quarterback in this draft class, his thoughts on the Columbus Blue Jackets and Cincinnati Reds, 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, AJ Hawk, and the boys discuss Jackie Robinson Day in baseball, all he did for the sport and the country as a whole, and how incredible of a player he was. They also chat about tonight’s NBA play-in games as the playoffs are officially here, as well as all the different NFL news stories as we inch closer and closer to the NFL draft. Joining the progrum to chat about the NBA playoffs, the surprising coaching firings, and Nico Harrison holding a media only meeting with no recording devices in Dallas is super agent and CEO of Klutch Sports, Rich Paul. Next, NFL Insider for ESPN, former co-host of Good Morning Football, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about all the different movement with the Draft, what he’s hearing about Shedeur Sanders, if he anticipates a bunch of trades, what the Steelers will do with their pick, and much more. Later, Maxwell Award winner, Doak Walker Award Winner, 2x All-American, and future 1st round pick, former Boise State Running Back, Ashton Jeanty joins the show to chat about the draft process, why he decided to stay at Boise State, which RB’s he modeled his game after growing up, if he’s worked out with any other RB’s in the league, what this process has been like, 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 tomorrow, cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Pat is LIVE from Sacramento ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw, while Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap yesterday's electric Masters that saw Rory McIlroy finally capture his elusive Green Jacket after a drama filled up and down final round, they chat about their experiences at Big Night AHT, look at the NBA and NHL playoff situations, and everything else happening around the sports world. They're also joined by several incredible guests including Chris "Soly" Solomon of No Laying Up to recap the Masters and Rory's win, Ian Rapoport to update us on everything happening around the NFL including Derek Carr potentially being out for the season, Josh Pate of CBS Sports to discuss the Nico Iamaleava situation at Tennessee and where he might wind up next, the greatest goal scorer of all-time, Stanley Cup Champion, 3x Hart Trophy Winner, Conn Smythe Winner, and countless other accolades, Alexander Ovechkin, and lastly, Head Coach of the newly minted National Champion Western Michigan Broncos men's hockey team, Pat Ferschweiler. 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 Minneapolis ahead of tonight's Monday Night Raw on Netflix while Darius, AJ Hawk, and the boys are back in Indianapolis and Ohio, respectively. They chat about all the biggest news stories floating around the sports world including the Final Four over the weekend, and preview tonight’s National Championship between Houston and Florida, discuss Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goals record, MLB having 5 walk-off game winners yesterday after another exciting week, UCONN winning the women’s National Championship in dominant fashion, and the remaining NFL stories including Julio Jones and Terron Armstead retiring, and Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft stock after the Colorado “Showcase.” Joining the show to wrap up all the pertinent NFL stories of the week is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport. Next, National Champion, National Player of the Year, #2 overall pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, and NBA/NCAA analyst Jay Williams joins the show to chat about Duke’s collapse in the Final Four, and how tonight’s National Championship matchup. Later, long time basketball coach, former ACC Coach of the Year, and current ESPN NCAA men’s basketball analyst, Seth Greenberg joins the show to chat more about Florida vs. Houston and why he’s excited for this matchup of good on good. Lastly, 6x Stanley Cup Champion, 2x Hart Trophy Winner, Hall of Famer, 25 year NHL legend, and ESPN NHL analyst, Mark Messier joins the show to chat about how remarkable Ovechkin’s accomplishment of breaking Gretzky’s goals record is, how much longer he thinks Ovechkin will play, and how he’s evolved over the course of his career. 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 rest of the week. Big Night AHT is Wednesday Night in Pittsburgh on YouTube, X, and TikTok LIVE, with the reair debuting on Hulu on Thursday, plus the Masters on Thursday and Friday. 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 chat about Ja Morant getting fined for another gun gesture in game, as well as the electric Lakers vs. Warriors game last night, the Final Four this weekend taking center stage, Geno Smith signing a 2 year $75 million extension with the Raiders, and more Showcase/Pro Day coverage as Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter take center stage today. Joining the progrum to chat about the Ja Morant situation and what might ultimately come of it is ESPN NBA Senior Insider, Shams Charania. Next, Ian Rapoport joins the show for a weekly wrap up to chat about the Geno Smith contract, Jaxson Dart’s draft position, Netflix potentially loading up on more Christmas Day games in the future, James Cook putting his house up for sale in Buffalo and what that might mean, and more. Next, National Champion, National Player of the Year, #2 pick of the 2002 NBA Draft, and current ESPN NBA and NCAA basketball analyst, Jay Williams joins the show to chat about the Final Four and what each team needs to do to win their respective games, as well as everything happening in the NBA right now and his thoughts on all the biggest stories. Later, ESPN NFL analyst and Draft expert, Field Yates joins the show from Colorado’s Showcase to chat about Shedeur’s draft prospects, where he has Travis Hunter going, and where he thinks Jaxson Dart will eventually wind up. 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the severe weather that came through the Midwest yesterday and hit the Indianapolis metro area pretty hard, Joe Milton being traded from the Patriots to the Cowboys, Katie Blackburn’s comments about the Bengals potentially leaving the stadium after this year (which were taken out of context), and Jerry Jones’ comments about what the Cowboys needs out of Micah Parson’s if they’re going to commit the type of money to him that he wants. Joining the show to chat about his son shining on National Autism Awareness Day, the Browns QB situation, why it’s tough to evaluate Shedeur Sanders, and his thoughts on Jaxson Dart is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, and ESPN QB guru/analyst, Dan Orlovsky. Later, ESPN stalwart since 1993, play-by-play announcer for Sunday Night Baseball, Karl Ravech joins the show to chat about how much momentum MLB has right now with their best players performing early, Shohei’s international appeal and unbelievable night, the Dodgers pursuit of being the best team ever, the Red Sox resurgence, if Paul Skenes gives the Pirates a chance in the long run, 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 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 chat about the massive night in the NBA last night including Steph Curry making 12 3’s and scoring 52 points as the Warriors continue to impress, Jokic with a 61 point triple double in an insane double overtime loss to the TWolves, plus everything going on in MLB right now including last night’s action, while looking ahead to Skenes Day, and the continued watch of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goals record. Joining the progrum to cover everything that happened in the NBA plus Kevin Durant’s future in Phoenix, Zion Williamson in New Orleans, and Dame Lillard’s status as he continues to battle with blood clots, is ESPN Senior NBA Insider, Shams Charania. Next, 4x Pro Bowler, All-Pro, the 2024 sack king, DE for the Cincinnati Bengals, Trey Hendrickson joins the show to chat about his frustrations with the contract situation with the Bengals, Katie Blackburn’s comments about him at the owner’s meetings, if a trade is possible at this point, if any contract has been offered, and ultimately, what is next. 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 all the new rules being passed at the league meetings in Palm Beach while the Tush Push discussion has been tabled until May. Joining the progrum to chat about the league meetings and what happens there as well as some of the other massive news stories floating around the NFL like Aaron Rodgers throwing with DK Metcalf, what’s going to happen with Kirk Cousins, and what he’s hearing about the top of draft is newest ESPN employee, former co-host of Good Morning Football, Emmy award winner, and NFL Insider, Peter Schrager. Next, 3x All-Star, Reds Hall of Famer, MLB Network analyst, and host of “The Mayor’s Office,” Sean Casey joins the show to chat about the torpedo bat craze, why he thinks they’re here to stay, the science behind what they’re doing, which teams are actually implementing them, and why he thinks its going to become more popular given the recent success. 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 the O2 Arena in London ahead of Monday Night Raw, while AJ Hawk hosts from the ThunderDome with Darius Butler and the boys. They recap this weekend’s Elite 8 games and how this is the first year since 2008 that all four #1 seeds made the Final Four. They also discuss the Yankees usage of “Torpedo bats” taking over the MLB world after hitting 15 home runs in 3 games, and how everyone wants a piece of the action now, before chatting about all the different conversations happening at the league meetings in Palm Beach. Joining the progrum LIVE from the League Meetings is NFL Network Senior Insider, Ian Rapoport to discuss Aaron Rodgers throwing with DK Metcalf in LA, if there is a timeline on his decision, which of the potential rule changes will actually pass and be implemented including the tush push, Lamar Jackson’s new contract coming soon, and all the other pertinent information being discussed in Palm Beach. Later, 2x NCAA National Champion (one as player, one as assistant coach), All-American, and current Head Coach of the Duke Blue Devils, Jon Scheyer to chat about his team this year, stepping in after Coach K and how that process has gone as a whole, creating his own identity as Head Coach of Duke, how special his freshman class is including Cooper Flagg, what the Duke Brotherhood means, how they’re preparing for Houston, 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

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about last night’s Sweet 16 games that saw Alabama set a tournament record for most amount of 3’s attempted and made, Florida outlasted Maryland, Cooper Flagg shined for Duke against Arizona, and Arkansas/Texas Tech going into overtime in one of the best games of the tournament so far. They also recap MLB’s opening day, and chat about the remaining news floating around the NFL world. Joining the show to chat about the Sweet 16, how basketball has changed since he was in college, his pro career and playing in China is College Basketball Hall of Famer, 3x unanimous All American, National Player of the Year, National Champion, and analyst for The Field of 68, Tyler Hansbrough. Next, the phenom, NL Rookie of the Year, All-Star, All-MLB 1st Team, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Paul Skenes joins the show to chat about yesterday’s start, the expectations for this years Pirates team, adding new pitches to his arsenal, the differences between hunting for strikeouts and trying to pitch to contact more to go deeper into games, and much more. Later, 2x Super Bowl Champion, starting center for the Cincinnati Bengals, Ted Karras joins the show in studio to chat about the Bengals keeping some of their top tier talent, if he thinks they can still be successful paying all these guys top dollar, his thoughts on guardian caps and the tush push, being on the NFLPA Executive Committee, 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