Hour 2 – Jerry Jones Talking Nonsense, Bill Cowher
Nov 4, 2026 · 40m
Summary
Dan Patrick discusses Jerry Jones' controversial views on coach salaries and the NFL trade deadline, featuring a debate on Dirk Nowitzki's 2011 postseason run as the greatest in NBA history. Hall of Fame coach Bill Cowher joins to analyze the Chicago Bears' resurgence, the Minnesota Vikings' defensive strategy, and his role as a consultant for NC State's head coaching search. The segment concludes with a lighthearted exchange about "poking the bear" and a brief tangent on college basketball legends.
Topics discussed
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Fan mail and the concept of 'minimum kindness'
NFL news: Brandon Aiyuk and Caleb Williams stats
Discussion on the impact of the 24-team playoff expansion
NFL coach salaries and the Jerry Jones/Andy Reid debate
Clarifying the 'hopper' idiom and Hour 1 poll results
Lamar Jackson's contract and Kyler Murray's performance
Debate: Dirk Nowitzki's 2011 run vs. other NBA legends
Promo for Bill Cowher interview and Animal Thunderdome
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Promo for Head Start Embracing the Journey podcast
Revisiting Dirk Nowitzki's 2011 playoff performance
Bill Cowher interview: Introduction and defensive teams
Cowher on blitz schemes and the quick passing game
Cowher on the Ravens' coaching search and Lamar Jackson
Ravens QB situation and the value of backup quarterbacks
Chicago Bears' rise and NFC North standings
Bears offensive trends and Chiefs defensive coordinator
Comparing Mahomes, Brady, and Montana; West Coast offense
Cowher on QB uniqueness and the 'poking the bear' banter
Reggie White as the greatest football player of all time
Closing banter with Bill Cowher and Russell Wilson mention
Recap of Dirk Nowitzki take and upcoming guests
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Final thoughts on Dirk Nowitzki's 2011 championship run
Debate: Greatest North Carolina college basketball players
College basketball watch list and Brady Quinn promo
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