PMS 2.0 1666 - TNF Recap, NFL Week 10 Preview/Picks, Ian Rapoport, Nick Saban, Boise State Head Coach Spencer Danielson, Stanford Steve, & AJ Hawk

On today’s show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys react to last night’s 4th quarter comeback by the Commanders as they get a 24-21 win over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football, before looking ahead to the weekend and making their picks for the entire Week 10 NFL slate.  Joining the progrum, Junior NFL Insider for ESPN, Ian Rapoport, stops by to discuss the aftermath of the NFL trade deadline and provide the latest injury updates from around the league heading into Week 10. Raps breaks down Kirk Cousins’ return to Minnesota, Philip Rivers being named the new Head Coach at his alma mater, NC State, and the questions surrounding George Pickens and Joey Porter Jr. He also weighs in on the Rams’ decision to stand pat at the deadline despite an injury-riddled wide receiver room, the Chargers’ disappointing season and struggles on the offensive side of the ball, and the unusual situation involving Daiyan Henley returning to Los Angeles after a trade to the Bengals fell through.  Turning our attention to college football, 7-time National Champion and the GOAT, Nick Saban, joins the boys to discuss his trip to Boise and preview this weekend’s matchup between Boise State and Oregon State. Coach Saban breaks down what makes this Broncos team dangerous before reflecting on Alabama’s performance against LSU and what impressed him most about the Crimson Tide. He also shares the advice he would give Philip Rivers as he prepares for his first opportunity as a college head coach, along with his message to teams currently sitting on the bubble of the College Football Playoff.  Shifting gears back to the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back, Jaylen Warren, stops by to discuss the team’s season thus far and what has made Pittsburgh’s locker room culture so special. Warren also gives the lads some insight into playing under Mike McCarthy and alongside Aaron Rodgers, explaining why he considers the two football gurus and what their experience and knowledge bring to the Steelers organization. Keeping the focus on this weekend’s college football action, Boise State Head Coach, Spencer Danielson, joins the progrum ahead of the Broncos’ matchup against Oregon State. Coach Danielson shares what makes Boise State such a special place to play and coach, his thoughts on the College Football Playoff picture, and how much he has considered the possibility of a postseason showdown with Notre Dame. He also opens up about the importance of his faith and the role it plays in his life and coaching philosophy.  Rounding out the show, The Udder Guy, Stanford Steve, joins Pat and the boys to break down the biggest matchups of the weekend and make their picks for the entire Week 10 NFL slate. Make sure to subscribe to youtube.com/thepatmcafeeshow or watch on ESPN (noon–2 p.m. EST), ESPN’s YouTube channel (noon–3 p.m. EST), or ESPN+.  We appreciate the hell out of all of you! We’ll see you Monday. Cheers.
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