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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

Sponsorship reads for Underdog, Ebglyss, and Kesimpta 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 Sponsorship reads for On Plus and Ebglyss 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 Sponsorship reads for Underdog and On Plus Sponsorship reads for Ebglyss and Head Start podcast Final thoughts on Dirk Nowitzki's 2011 championship run Debate: Greatest North Carolina college basketball players College basketball watch list and Brady Quinn promo Sponsorship read for Underdog Rips Sponsorship read for Boost Mobile with Mike Tyson Sponsorship read for Ebglyss
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