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PMS 2.0 1485 - Super Wildcard Weekend MNF Recap, Mike Tomlin Steps Down as Steelers Head Coach, Bruce Arians, Peter Schrager, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Jan 13, 2026

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On today's show, Pat is remote on business while AJ Hawk, Darius Butler, and the boys are back in Indianapolis as they recap last night’s Monday Night Football playoff game that saw the Texans drub the Steelers in Pittsburgh 30-6, and the breaking news that Mike Tomlin has stepped down as the Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach after 19 seasons. Joining the progrum to chat about Super Wildcard Weekend, the coaching cycle, and what his biggest takeaway from the weekend is 3x Super Bowl Champion, former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and the Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians. Later, ESPN NFL Insider/analyst/pundit/, host of the Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager joins the shown to discuss all the different movements on the coaching front, which candidates are gaining steam, what he thinks is going to happen with John Harbaugh, Mike Tomlin, and many other situations. 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 tomorrow. Cheers.

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PMS 2.0 1484 - NFL Super Wildcard Weekend Recap, CFP Semifinals Recap, Texans vs. Steelers Preview, Adam Schefter, JJ Watt, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Jan 12, 2026

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On today’s show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys recap all of Super Wildcard Weekend, which was potentially one of the greatest opening weekends of the playoffs in recent memory, they recap both of the College Football Playoff games, preview tonight’s final Super Wildcard Weekend game between the Texans and the Steelers. Joining the progrum to recap all of the fallout from the this weekend, and give some updates on all the different coaching searches going on right now including John Harbaugh’s future plans and what the Packers will do with Matt LaFleur is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, 3x DPOY, Houston Texans Ring of Honor member, future Hall of Famer, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to recap Super Wildcard Weekend, and look ahead to tonight’s Texans @ Steelers game, and his voiceover work for the Texans’ pump up video. 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 tomorrow, cheers.

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PMS 2.0 1484 - TOP 5: SUPER WILDCARD RECAP Jan 12, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys break down the biggest storylines from Super Wildcard weekend.

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PMS 2.0 1483 - Super Wild Card Weekend Preview/Picks, CFP Semifinals Preview, JJ Watt, Nick Saban, Adam Schefter, The Trenchys with AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Jan 07, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, AQ Shipley, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview Super Wild Card weekend and make their picks, preview both the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl, chat more about John Harbaugh being fired by the Ravens last night and immediately become the most sought after Head Coach. Joining the show to preview the entire weekend slate, chat about his first year in the broadcast booth, and an update on Espanyol and Burnley is future Hall of Famer, Houston Texans Ring on Honor member, 3x DPOY, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt. Next, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, College GameDay panelist, Nick Saban joins the show to preview the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl, chat about 4 coaches from his tree being the Head Coaches in these games, and if he thinks Curt Cignetti could have success in the NFL/would want to go. Later, ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter to discuss John Harbaugh’s firing, which candidates are linked to which teams, and everything else we need to know going into the playoffs. We’ll be off the next two days but we’ll be on ESPN 2 for the alt case of both the Fiesta Bowl and the Peach Bowl on Thursday and Friday. 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 for Overreaction Monday after Super Wildcard Weekend. Cheers.

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PMS 2.0 1482 - Dan Orlovsky, Bruce Arians, The 2nd Annual All-Everything DB Team with Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Jan 06, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys preview Super Wild Card weekend, talk more about the different Head Coach and GM firings and other coaching moves that have been made, preview the College Football Playoff semifinals, celebrate Hawker’s birthday, and D But gives out his 2nd annual All-Everything DB Team. Joining the progrum to chat about the college football playoffs and the wild card games this weekend, and he is forced to make a case for Drake Maye to win MVP, is 12 year NFL veteran at QB, ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky. Next, 3x Super Bowl Super Bowl Champion, and former HC of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians joins the show to give out his game balls from week 18, go through a couple BS or No BS statements, chat about some of the draft prospects at QB, and look ahead to this weekend’s wildcard slate. 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.

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PMS 2.0 1481 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, Week 18 NFL Recap, Adam Schefter, Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Jan 05, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 18 of the NFL season as the playoff fields and matchups are set, and we also have several Head Coach’s and GM’s getting fired. Joining the show to chat about all the different potential Head Coach and GM openings and who might still be getting let go is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Later, Heisman Trophy winner, presumptive #1 pick of the NFL Draft, and QB of the Indiana Hoosiers, Fernando Mendoza joins the show to chat about IU’s massive win in the Rose Bowl, his style of play, if they can take anything from the previous Oregon game, what he does with the boys in his free time, 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.

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PMS 2.0 1481 - TOP 5: NFL Week 18 Recap, Coach Firings, & the Playoff Field Jan 05, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, and the boys break down the biggest storylines from week 18 of the NFL season in the TOP 5, chat about coaches and GM's being fired, and look ahead to the playoff field.

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PMS 2.0 1480 - CFP Quarterfinal Recap, NFL Week 18 Preview/Picks, Adam Schefter, Pete Thamel, Peter Schrager, & AJ Hawk Jan 02, 2026

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On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk and the boys recap the CFP Quarterfinal round as they were at both the Cotton Bowl and Rose Bowl, plus they preview the entire NFL week 18 slate and make their picks against the spread. Joining the progrum to catch us up on everything that happened over the past week in the NFL and to preview the biggest story lines of week 18 is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, the authority of college football, Pete Thamel joins the show to chat about the transfer portal opening today, his expectations for Trinidad Chambliss and what’s going to happen to all these teams who are still in the playoffs as roster’s begin to change. Later, ESPN NFL Insider/host/pundit, host of the Schrager Hour, Peter Schrager joins the show to chat about the CFP, the Panthers Bucs game tomorrow which he’ll be on the sideline for, and some of the other biggest storylines around the NFL moving into week 18. 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 Overreaction Monday. Cheers.

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PMS 2.0 1479 - BA Day with Bruce Arians, MNF Recap, Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen, Dan Orlovsky, Nick Saban, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Dec 30, 2025

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys are joined by 3x Super Bowl Champion, and former Head Coach of the Arizona Cardinals and Tampa Bay Bucs, Bruce Arians to recap last night’s Monday Night Football game with the Falcons upsetting the Rams in Atlanta as Bijan Robinson went absolutely wild, while Matt Stafford is no longer the odds on favorite to win NFL MVP. Joining the progrum to chat about his team, why they’ve been so successful, his relationship with Shad Khan, Trevor Lawrence’s development, and much more is the Head Coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Liam Coen. Next, 12 year NFL veteran at QB and ESPN NFL analyst/QB guru, Dan Orlovsky joins the show to defend the fact that Matt Stafford should be MVP. Later, 7x National Champion, the GOAT, panelist on College GameDay, Nick Saban joins the show to preview the Quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoffs and give his thoughts on Kyle Whittingham being hired by Michigan. 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 and Thursday, but we’ll be on ESPN 2 for the alternate cast of both the Cotton Bowl and the Rose Bowl. Happy New Year, be safe. Cheers.

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PMS 2.0 1478 - OVERREACTION MONDAY, NFL Week 17 Recap, Adam Schefter, JJ Watt, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk Dec 29, 2025

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On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys overreact to everything that happened in week 17 of the NFL season as more teams punched tickets, seeding is still up in the air, and we look ahead to the implications of week 18 with teams still jostling for the #1 seed and the winners of the NFC South and AFC North still in the balance, and they go around the internet for some overreactions. Joining the progrum to chat about some of the bigger injuries that happened over the weekend, what he’s hearing about Lamar Jackson’s status, Maxx Crosby’s future with the Raiders, the 49ers pursuit of the #1 seed, and which coaches might be on the hot seat is Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, 3x DPOY, countless Pro Bowls/All-Pro’s, future Hall of Famer, Texans Ring of Honor member, and color commentator for the NFL on CBS, JJ Watt joins the show to recap week 17, look ahead to week 18, discuss the act of giving Christmas presents to teammates (specifically QB’s), and decide if any of the Roughing the Passer’s called last week were actually penalties. 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.

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