Ryan Leaf on why Caleb Williams isn't a Day 1 starter in the NFL | Dan Patrick Show | NBC Sports

Ryan Leaf joins the Dan Patrick Show to discuss Russell Wilson's legacy, the NFL draft, and his take on Caleb Williams' NFL outlook. #NBCSports #DanPatrickShow #RyanLeaf
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[@0-Elias-0]

Ryan Leaf's got one of the few clearheaded viewpoints on this recent Broncos-Wilson saga.

[@marinz4life]

As an Oregon fan I was hoping Denver drafted Bo Nix; Ryan Leaf changed my mind! I'm proud of and happy for Ryan Leaf.

[@marinz4life]

@@YxYzYx well that’s a sad thing if it’s true. He appeared to be lucid and sober in the interview. But thanks for letting me know; I’ll get on my knees and say a prayer for him RIGHT NOW.

[@thesedaze2381]

Clear headed. He said Will Levis of 33 qbr is a franchise QB. Worst take ever.

[@dennyviers6907]

Ryan you’re an inspiration to a lot of people. Congratulations on your success in life and new career.

[@adamNDkipker]

I couldn't agree more with you about RYAN LEAF!!

[@technomad1770]

I could listen to Ryan Leaf all day, VERY clued up, impressive.

[@williamflack6691]

Ryan(and Dan), it is so inspiring to see Ryan succeeding in his new football role. I am an old (82) yo WSU fan whose daughter is an alum, and I watched you, Ryan, accomplish some incredible feats as a Coug. I am very thankful that you matured and accepted the opportunity to turn a temporary defeat into a success. And...thank you Dan for giving Ryan this exposure. Cheers and all the best to you both.

[@pierrekid]

Agree thanks Dan

[@juandoe7802]

Man Leaf should start a podcast. He’s well spoken and knowledgeable. Impressed!

[@tomloverin9073]

I really enjoy Ryan Leaf.

[@1925mickey]

Ryan Leaf is fantastic! He should have his own show!

[@dtboone]

1,000%

[@michaelangelos5117]

Hosting for Dan Patrick might be even better than his own show. But you know it's coming. Hopefully this is a big break for him.

[@TJDawgs72]

Absolutely!

[@swat686]

No lie. Why the players that didn’t live up to the hype never comeback to coach? They have all the knowledge and experience to help these young players.

[@travisoshea]

i thought he had his own show

[@BiNumLi]

Wise words. Straight shooter. No bull. More Ryan please.

[@DrShankenstein]

I'm so very impressed with the progress Mr Leaf has made considering what he was up against.

[@charlesedwards1109]

I'm a Ryan Leaf fan, he's come a LONG WAY!! Give him his own show!

[@g-block053]

No you not 🤡

[@robjohnston1114]

Don't recall watching Ryan Leaf play football, but he's great at talking football.

[@drip5308]

Yeah reason you don't recall him is because he was drafted in 1998 the 2nd biggest bust in nfl history. Still glad to see him doing well now and he is very smart.

[@johnkari989]

Don’t worry Caleb will take the cake lol

[@flyingirish31]

Couldn’t agree more with Ryan’s takes here. Spot on.

[@Ricky1Ramirez]

I love Ryan’s take on the draft and hope in the best in his journey. You deserve your own show.❤

[@coachjkmcleod]

Ryan is the first person I’ve heard actually spend more than 10 secs on how much the impact of Trevor Moawad’s passing could have on Wilson. Finally.

[@Supernova_sapiens]

I liked hearing Ryan's take on mindset. That's the type of mental training that has helped me in my recovery. Dude is an inspiration.

[@user-ij7xv5xi4n]

Thanks Ryan great job and insights

[@TJDawgs72]

I’ll be listening to ya on Friday Ryan…always great to listen to him.

[@bonganimadolo7852]

Thank you for pointing out the Sean ego

[@tombosley3048]

Every head coach has an ego. Some are just more vocal about it than others. You may dislike it but when he's your HC, you'll love it.

[@queitn6287]

@@tombosley3048lmfao don’t think broncos fans “love it” putting the team back 5 years

[@joannebies3879]

Ryan has a great voice and he is a good story teller. He’s been great on NFL channel this year. Ryan is also real good at evaluating players.

[@trusttheprocess369]

I really am so impressed by Ryan… to see his growth as a man has been terrific. Absolutely love it

[@TylerJayWalker]

It rules so much that he's turned out like a heckuva guy. Love that for him. Brought me a lot of joy as a kid, and he's bringing joy now.

[@Ghostup6]

Great interview

[@xvsj5833]

Thank you Ryan, I totally agree with your point 🏈✌🏻🫶🏻

[@RKLIFE17]

Ryan brings up a good point. Why is everyone on Sean Payton’s side here? Russ is not a great QB right now but he played pretty good.

[@colonialstraits1069]

That desk is so busy, it’s like a TGI Fridays acid trip.

[@charliec2966]

IT IS LAME

[@paulio7250]

Ryan Leaf's perspective on things is always refreshing! Love that he doesn't just follow the crowd! Keep doing your thing brother! 👍

[@77acacosta]

Love listening to Leaf's analysis.

[@Toddhasahottake]

Jayden to DC love ya Ryan Leaf congrats on your turn around keep going brother

[@jacobstrouble6631]

Ryan's first response to Dan Patrick doubting Russ' HOF status was to unleash on Payton. Then Dan tried to bring him back to focus on trashing Russ' career again. There is an agenda.

[@jonkidd119]

Truth Fam. Its a real agenda against Russ.

[@heiliger1000]

I think it's great to see Ryan Leaf as a succes after everything he has gone through.

[@sbrown9020]

Enjoyed his takes

[@michaelmcauley6572]

Could listen Ryan all day long. Very cool humble but you can see his confidence building. Ryan, this is no dress rehearsal! Keep it going

[@_33Illuminate]

Ryan leaf talking the truth too much won’t be seeing him too often

[@billhollywood3809]

Great conversation

[@markwhite116]

Caleb Williams is the next Ryan Leaf.

[@vaqueroca3398]

Good job Ryan, keep it going!

[@Hard_7_Iron]

Ryan’s perspective is always a good one!……

[@tkshhassett4504]

So cool Dan gives Ryan opportunities. He’s worked hard to get his life back ack in order. Hats off to Ryan!

[@moshpuppy13]

Ryan leaf has had the most reasonable take on Russ after the Seahawks, more than any other sports commentator/personality that I've seen or heard. His pov on Trevor Moad's effect is very valid imho

[@robmccormick3600]

I was always a Russ fan before the trade to Denver and I am a Broncos fan. I was stoked when he arrived. Folks who didn’t watch Russ play in Denver just don’t really understand. Russ is no longer a Bronco because he can’t take a 3 step drop and throw a timing based slant or crossing route. He can’t throw the deep dig route with timing. He has almost no vision over the middle. Between the hash marks is a dead zone for the passing game unless he’s outside the pocket. He scrambles into sacks more than any other QB with open receivers available because he has to see it to throw it. If it’s not a check down or bomb after scrambling around for 5+ seconds, it’s likely a sack. Sean Payton wants a QB who can play with timing and anticipation. Russ just isn’t (and has never been) that guy. No coach has “busted play on 2” in the playbook but those are the only plays Russ truly excels at (unfortunately, he himself busts the play first by holding the ball and scrambling out of a clean pocket when he doesn’t need to). His next team will realize this early.

[@poindextertunes]

so did you not realize this before he played for Denver? I’ve never thought Wilson had a great skillset but the even bigger issue for me is he thinks he’s above his teammates, his coaches and the game in general and outside of Pete Carroll hiding his shortcomings, he really hasn’t shown much to have that kind of attitude

[@colinwoonsue]

Ryan Leaf’s awesome. I’m proud to see him on top of his game. Some hard years…he makes him a better person I think. 😊

[@SoupSammich]

Ryan spot on with this take .

[@cashadder]

I love Ryan leaf so much

[@SmooveClipsss]

He said Justin Herbert wasnt a first round pick

[@montekj]

Well he might have a point lol

[@bobdabolina1274]

@@montekjright ! Herbert will do just enough to keep up score 40 points even, but lose by 3 everytime 😂

[@JohnAC4]

To be fair that was common among some analysts. Brett Kollman said the same thing as well as others in media

[@jayceejackson3584]

@@bobdabolina1274If a QB can give you 40 and still lose it sounds like the defense is the issue.

[@poindextertunes]

@@jayceejackson3584not even that. coaching is the issue

[@statuecollector955]

Ryan is so wrong when he said “There hasn’t been a positive with Sean Payton since he got there.” They started 1-5 and then went on the longest winning streak in the NFL last year (6 games). They were in the playoff picture up until the last week of the season. Plenty of positives. Ryan clearly despises Sean Payton for some reason.

[@caseyperry496]

He might be referring to his complete mishandling of Wilson.

[@countlessworld620]

9:47 facts💯

[@michaelbyrne8860]

Thank you! I kove me some Penix Jr! If falls into the later rds? Because of health issues! The Chicago Bears should jump on him like a Duck on a June Bug!

[@Rodeojoneswa12]

Love Ryan Leaf......period.

[@TUCKANDROLLE]

Ryan really got his whole thing together, nice to see.

[@jessc.13]

i don’t understand how be defend russ when he neglected the middle of the field off his initial drop back. if he didn’t scramble, he wasn’t going to throw it over the middle. how many playoff caliber QBs are neglecting the middle of the field?

I like too c Ryan doing well

[@imirim]

Ryan Leaf is always an interesting guest.

[@MrExpos52]

Wow & WOW!!!!!!! I have confidence in Leaf's takes. Raiders fan since 1966. > JoeyChicago

[@davidortiz5136]

Congratulations Leaf! Strength

[@paulmayer8654]

If anyone is qualified to speak on this, it’s Ryan Leaf.

[@slicks1175]

I can’t wait for Caleb to prove everyone wrong.

[@zeiddaas8038]

You may wait too long 😊

[@jackied962]

he's the number 1 pick.

[@DanTheMan2007-3]

The old montra, "takes one to know one" in perfect display

[@user-fh4kt2ct2u]

I luv Ryan Leaf he always spoke his mind since day 1. We all know WTH happened in Denver

[@cruzinthruspace]

Wait, when did Will Levis become a franchise quarterback 😂

[@thesedaze2381]

Never, apparently you and I are the only ones who caught that.

[@dieselxdan]

Ryan sounded good. Good luck all the way

[@KingJ5dabears]

Ryan leaf knows a bust when he sees one

[@entertained...]

There's a *20 minute* video on YT about CW throwing in structure and in the pocket...

[@athens_1psvr31]

No one talked about Eli playing himself out of the Hall of Fame did they, so why with Wilson?

[@jackied962]

If Eli only had the one ring I don't think he gets in. If he gets in it's really just because he got a second one.

[@korysmith5871]

Eli defense kept it close and when it counted Eli balled out the first superbowl year he played terrible in the beginning of the year but at the end he came alive especially in the playoffs

[@TheCount0212]

Thanks Dan for mentioning the main problem.. how can Denver keep their current GM after so many monumental failures ❓❓

[@connie8828]

Ryan is like "he reminds me of me, give him some time to develop before he fizzles out like a dying star" LMAO

[@geisenm]

Lots of respect for Ryan Leaf's comeback, the man has strength. That said, the take on JJ is a bit under-informed. Michigan ran the ball 30 times in a row against the top rushing defense in the country and won. That game was about sending a message and shouldn't be held against JJ.

[@SeahawkAz]

Reason that Payton doesn’t like Wilson is Wilson had no ability to run his offense. The Bronco WRs were just as frustrated as Payton with Wilson not throwing the ball on time to open receivers. It goes to how good the Seattle coaches were to make Wilson a solid QB

[@pierrekid]

Receivers=always are open and never get enough balls. I was one of them. We are egomaniacs. Payton is trash.

[@poindextertunes]

Yeah if there was any doubt Pete Carroll was the actual talent in that relationship just look what he did for Geno

[@M-10VisualDistributions]

This guy is one of the most well-spoken and clear points of view interviews I have seen on this Broncos / Wilson situation.

[@pierrekid]

Ryan is exceptional. One of my favorite commentators. Who would have guessed, this arduous journey, would have led to this greatness. Agree Sean Payton is an egomaniac narcissist. Can’t stand the guy. Well done Ryan.

[@tombosley3048]

Only took 10 minutes to actually hear him talk about what the title is about.

[@robertbruce4308]

Your knock or statement on jj McCarthy I'd look at it a different way the team was so dominant running that they protected their star qb that was banged up to ensure he was there against Ohio state. That he'd be good to go going into the playoffs. Let's not forget jj made some big plays that led to the win over Bama and played very well in the championship game

[@randallpennington5976]

I’m a Lions fan but Miami should draft Penix and play him after next year when Tua’s contract is up!

[@user-tm8sc2kz8f]

Ryan leaf is making sense

[@ricksavaiano5640]

Rich Gannon was tremendously successful with his third team.

[@vernonoatesjr9910]

He said everything I been saying

[@fritzpollard266]

Every team should handle QB’s the way the Packers do.

[@doublewides]

Hated Ryan back in the day…. really like him now

[@Billyraye_]

So are the Bears starting Bagent instead?

[@samuelbusch5772]

About as many likes on this video as Ryan Leaf threw interceptions.

[@ricksavaiano5640]

If I ran the Bears I'd trade the #1 to the Redskins, prior to this I'd trade Justin Fields, then draft Jayden Daniels, and sign Russell Wilson to be my starter this year.

[@sedrickdudley4390]

Good! Warn ALL of the teams that questions of Him to take a hard pass, will follow their careers afterwards.

[@chrisweidner4768]

“I don’t know if there’s bigger ego out there than Sean Payton.” Indeed. Guy rubs me the wrong way.

[@MonticelloMagic-yv1qu]

.. Ryan Leaf will tell us what happens with Caleb Williams Crack me up ...

[@atungaanassi4521]

Pennix Jr to the Dolphins

[@hahshsdh4646464]

I thought the Panthers were the worst run organization in the league. But to light 90M on fire because of tool bag Sean Payton, is insane.

[@natesuppon9650]

Kurt warner,Drew Bress,Matt Stafford all got new teams abdcwon superbowl. Even Brad Johnson, Rich Gannon

[@rwrae72]

Leaf's hatred for SC is well known and has no bounds.

[@user-le9bm8hu9p]

I love the fact that Ryan got his life together. He is really good.

[@christophercripps7639]

Second act QB - try Drew Brees …

[@3CityJay]

It takes a bust to know a bust 😂

[@billballoo7881]

Well if anyone knows, it's Leaf

[@angel278910]

Ryan leaf also said he was sure that Herbert would be a bust once he got drafted.

[@StevenChan-26Bleezy-Incendiary]

Ryan shouldn't talk about a good college QB not being able to play good in the NFL. This him. He only gets jobs because of sympathy. They don't let one of the worst NBA players talk basketball, or one of the worst baseball players talk baseball. Or any other sport.

[@marcusburnett2412]

He said the same about Herbert Wrong Wrong Charlie Murphy voice

[@Dont-Ask-Me-My-Name]

Yep this is all about Payton &his ego; Russ was a top-10 quarterback in almost every category except for one. Any QB that can throw for less than 10-interceptions in a season can win your organization games. The O-line was not good at all, can anyone name their top-2-RBs? Jerry Judy has been as disappointing a 1st-round receiver that we've seen in the last decade (John Ross, Henry Ruggs, Jalen Reagor & Laviska Shenault) Not to mention that none of the other WRs were mention on a level that Judy was; he was suppose to be as special as Lamb or Jefferson The Broncos offense looked legit when they were in the hurry-up or the 2-minute drill. Essentially when Russ Wilson had the ball &they just asked him to play off instinct &to go put six on the board asap. and Russ often delivered &always has, leading four 4th-quarter comebacks just last season &that was tied for the league lead. An organization that knows what it's doing &has some offensive talent can win a playoff game; maybe two with Danger-Russ

[@gregspauldini3139]

Yeah but Williams will learn to adapt cause he honestly has too. For me the fact that he can play off script is huge. You have to able to in today's nfl. Look at the best qb's in the league , Mahomes, Allen, and Lamar all excel at playing off script. They're definitely will be some growing pains in year one for Williams but when he figures it out I think he's gonna be a beast.

[@phildirt3]

If anyone would know, it would be him

[@michaelmatthew6019]

The Irish defense made him look pedestrian and average... Odds are more against him than in his favor, especially with the Bears. 👍

[@jamesnorris8010]

Ryan Leaf would know what it takes to not be a starter

[@jeffbarnett3702]

Leaf is bang on about Payton's ego compared to his achievements.