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J.J. Watt makes his case for Jayden Daniels as MVP

JJ Watt makes his case for Jayden Daniels.

Legendary former NFL defensive end J.J. Watt has seen enough. He believes Washington Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels is a legit MVP candidate.

“People don’t want to give a rookie MVP,” Watt said this week on the “Pat McAfee Show.”

“I think they think the Rookie of the Year award, that’s his recognition, his MVP, no matter how good he plays. You kind of have to prove it over time to earn an MVP award, which I 100% and completely disagree with. Who knows how this is going to play out over the course of the rest of the year? We’re only seven weeks in. But if he continues to play at a rate that nobody in the history of the league has ever done, and he continues to elevate this team to where they go on and possibly win this division, possibly win some playoff games. I mean, that would be the definition of a most valuable player. He was drafted, he came in, and he turned an entire organization around in one year. That’s the most valuable player.”

Watt provided more information for his argument.

Watt makes some compelling arguments. The MVP isn’t meant to be awarded to the player with the best stats but the player who is most valuable to their team. Yes, there is a long way to go, but through seven weeks, what player has transformed a franchise like Daniels has done with the Commanders?

Yes, he’s had plenty of help, but Washington is a legit playoff contender because of Daniels. Without Daniels? Not so much.

Daniels injured his rib in last Sunday’s win over the Panthers and did not return. His mother later said he was fine, but head coach Dan Quinn said Daniels was “week to week” and he was “hopeful” he could play on Sunday vs. the Chicago Bears.

Bills’ Brandon Beane gives behind the scenes look at Amari Cooper trade (video)

Bills’ Brandon Beane gives behind the scenes for Amari Cooper trade (video)

Bills general manager Brandon Beane pulled the curtain back on the team’s recent trade which landed them wide receiver Amari Cooper.

In a deal with the Browns, Beane managed to get a much-needed playmaker addition for his team.

Speaking with the “Pat McAfee Show” after the dust settled on the acquisition, Beane mentioned that conversations did not happen overnight. It took a couple of days.

“Definitely had some conversations with Cleveland,” Beane said. “Andrew Berry’s a great dude, we’ve done deals before. We talked last week. With us playing on Monday night and them playing Sunday, we talked again on Sunday night after their game. He was still trying to decide.”

For more from Beane on the deal, see the attached YouTube player below:

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Aaron Rodgers shocks ‘Pat McAfee Show’ with surprise Davante Adams appearance

Aaron Rodgers shocks ‘Pat McAfee Show’ with surprise Davante Adams appearance

In a way only he would do it, Aaron Rodgers pulled a fast one on the “Pat McAfee Show.”

The Jets quarterback appeared on his usual Tuesday spot on the show this week. He was not alone.

Naturally the biggest topic of conversation was Davante Adams. The All-Pro wide receiver was traded from the Raiders to the Jets just hours before Rodgers was on the show.

When asked by McAfee for his thoughts on the deal… Rodgers did not respond. Instead, he looked off camera and there was Adams.

The show was shocked.

Check it out in the clip below:

Davante Adams crashed Aaron Rodgers’ appearance on the Pat McAfee Show just hours after the trade

That was fast.

From the moment Davante Adams requested a trade from the Raiders, it seemed like a reunion with Aaron Rodgers in New York was the inevitable path this saga was taking. That certainly proved to be the case, considering that Adams was already at the Jets facility just hours after the trade was reported.

On Tuesday, the six-time Pro Bowl receiver was traded from Las Vegas to the Jets for a conditional third-round pick. The move gives Rodgers a chance to team back up with his longtime favorite target at receiver. And we didn’t have to wait long to see just how happy the duo is to be back together once again.

In Rodgers’ weekly appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee was asking Rodgers about the trade just as there was a pause. That was when Adams entered the frame to crash the call.

That really didn’t take long at all.

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Texans star C.J. Stroud is proud of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels

Texans star C.J. Stroud is proud of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels.

Entering the 2024 NFL season, C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans was the NFL’s best young quarterback. As a rookie last season, Stroud led Houston to 10 wins, an AFC South division title and a playoff win. Stroud had a rookie season for the ages.

This offseason, there was speculation about which NFL team could be the 2024 version of last season’s Texans. A popular pick was the Washington Commanders. The comparisons made sense. Stroud was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft, while the Commanders selected Jayden Daniels with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.

Those comps are looking good through five weeks, as Daniels has the Commanders at 4-1 and headed into a huge Week 6 matchup with Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.

As a guest on Tuesday’s edition of the “Pat McAfee Show,” Stroud was asked about his rookie success and Daniels.

“Once I got comfortable, confident, is when I started playing really well,” Stroud said. “And I can see that with Jayden, but he hit the ground running from Week 1. I’m super proud of him, talk to him almost every week and really just a fan of his and what he’s been able to do. He’s just getting warmed up. I just hope he continues to stay at it, stay hungry and I know he will because that’s his personality.”

Stroud and Daniels have known one another for years, dating back to their childhoods in Southern California. Daniels has no shortage of mentors, but it’s another positive for him to have such a close friend walk a similar path from childhood to college stardom, the NFL draft, and early NFL success.

ESPN analyst says 49ers have best defensive player in NFL

Through four games, the 49ers LB has already recorded three forced fumbles, two interceptions, a sack and 27 total tackles.

Following his red-hot start to the 2024 NFL campaign, San Francisco 49ers star linebacker Fred Warner is beginning to pile up some rightful recognition.

In an appearance on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show, former NFL defensive back Darius Butler shared some high praise for the 49ers defensive captain.

Opening his segment on The Pat McAfee Show, Butler said the 49ers linebacker is the best defensive player in the NFL before breaking down Warner’s highlight-reel pick-six against New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

Via @PatMcAfeeShow on Twitter:

Through four games, Warner has already racked up three forced fumbles, two interceptions, a sack and 27 total tackles for the 49ers. On Sunday, he notched his first touchdown of the season with a heroic interception off Brisett.

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Bill Belichick praises Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ mindset: ‘The attitude of a champion’

Bill Belichick praises Kansas City #Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ mindset: ‘The attitude of a champion’ | @EdEastonJr

The start of the Kansas City Chiefs’ 2024 season looks perfect in the standings, but quarterback Patrick Mahomes is focused on his flaws and improving immediately.

During his recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, Bill Belichick acknowledged Mahomes’ leadership after the Week 3 victory over the Falcons.

“One of the things that really jumped out at me was last night when they interviewed (Patrick) Mahomes, he talked about, I mean, they’re three and, oh, and you could easily sit there and say, oh, they’re on course,” said Belichick. And here we go again, a big win in Atlanta. But, there’s Mahomes talking about how bad they’re playing and how much harder they need to work and improve.”

During the post-game press conference, Mahomes talked about fixing his game and not believing he played well. The desire to be better has impressed the legendary head coach, who continued to talk highly of his championship mindset.

“Honestly, I think that’s the attitude of a champion right there. It just jumps off the screen at you,” Said Belichick. “They want a big game. And really, what he’s talking about is how much work they have to do, how much better they need to be, how it all starts with him, and I would still take his performance over a lot of other guys in this league. But, you know, here he is putting on his shoulders. When he says that, and you’re another member of that team, it’s hard for you not to take the same attitude and say, you know, what? If Patrick feels like we got to play better, he’s got to play better, then maybe I got to play better too. I thought that was great leadership from their leader.”

Mahomes and the Chiefs hope to have their minor issues addressed ahead of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Bill Belichick sees Vikings as a top team in the NFC this season

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick had some high praise for the undefeated Minnesota Vikings on the Pat McAfee Show.

With their win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings moved to 3-0 on the season and continued one of the biggest Cinderella stories of the early 2024 NFL season. By record, it’s not a stretch to say that the Vikings are one of — if not THE — best teams in the conference, perhaps in the entire NFL.

It’s one thing to see that from fans of the team, or a media outlet with “Vikings” in the name. But it’s another thing entirely to hear it from the mouth of one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. So if you don’t want to take it from us, take it from six-time Super Bowl Champion and three-time Coach of the Year legend Bill Belichick.

On the Pat McAfee Show, Belichick was asked about the Vikings and if they are “for real” and can sustain their success in the early portion of the season. Belichick responded saying you “definitely got to be on the look-out for them, but it’ll be interesting to see how they sustain this”, and went on to call the team “probably one of the top two or three teams in the league”.

Belichick, the head coach of arguably the greatest and most-sustained dynasty in NFL history, knows a thing or two about what it takes to become a great team in this league. The former Patriots head coach went on to heap praise on the Vikings’ quarter Sam Darnold — and perhaps got a little dig in at one of his former teams in the process — saying, “Everybody has liked Sam Darnold except for the Jets.”

Darnold is coming off just the second four-touchdown game of his career against the Texans and goes into next week riding one of the best streaks in his career. Minnesota has another tough task on Sunday, as Darnold gets his first taste of the Minnesota-Green Bay rivalry.

Aaron Rodgers: Jets have to start faster vs. Patriots (video)

Aaron Rodgers: Jets have to start faster vs. Patriots (video):

Aaron Rodgers revealed he has a bit of a goal in mind for “Thursday Night Football.”

The Jets (1-1) will host the Patriots (1-1) in their home opener in Week 3. Ahead of kickoff, Rodgers jumped on his usually weekly spot with the “Pat McAfee Show.”

Reflecting on the start of the year for the Jets, the veteran QB noted the offense needs to come out of the gate faster.

“It’s about efficiency, we just haven’t had a lot of plays the first two weeks,” Rodgers said. “We got to do a little bit better starting the game out, starting a little faster, to get more opportunities to throw the ball down field.”

The way the Jets begin their outing against the Pats will be worth watching. Can Rodgers and the Jets put up points faster in front of their own fans?

Rodgers’ full breakdown can be found in the clip below:

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Even Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was relieved he made it through Week 1

Even #Jets QB Aaron Rodgers was relieved he made it through Week 1:

The New York Jets had few positive headlines to write about following their season-opening 32-19 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The game wasn’t even that close.

After the contest, the fact that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was still a healthy player on the Jets (0-1) and will face the Tennessee Titans (0-1) in Week 2 was viewed as one of those plusses.

To some, it might have seemed like a bit of a tongue-and-cheek thought. That’s not the case for Rodgers himself.

During his first weekly appearance on the “Pat McAfee Show,” Rodgers noted how even he was thankful for that after his first year with Gang Green only lasted four snaps.

“To be healthy is a really special blessing, I don’t take it for granted,” Rodgers said.

Rodgers did get pulled from the contest with four minutes left as New York waved the white flag… but he’s still healthy. That’s the important bit with a lot of season to go.

For more from Rodgers, see the attached clip below:

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