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  • Ryan McNeil talks playing ball at "The U," negotiating his own contracts, his "SportsID" tech company
    Feb 19 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl cornerback Ryan McNeil joins Roman and Peanut. Ryan talks about playing at the University of Miami under Jimmy Johnson and then learning how to silence his ego and embrace the process as a rookie playing for the Detroit Lions. He also shares how he negotiated his rookie contract, why he approached his career from a business mindset, and where his passion for entrepreneurship comes from. Ryan explains how he built his sports-technology company SportsID does and how it helps parents to navigate the sports space.

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    44 min
  • Matt Cassel talks going from backup to Pro Bowl, replacing Tom Brady, his one career regret
    Feb 12 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl quarterback Matt Cassel joins Roman and Peanut. Matt explains how he made it to the NFL after being a backup quarterback at USC and what it took to lead the New England Patriots to an 11-5 record after Tom Brady tore his ACL. He discusses what an NFL player has to deal with when they get traded, one thing he would have done differently in his career, and plays a word association game based on some of his famous teammates and coaches. He also explains why he went in broadcasting after his playing days and how he ended up as the cohost for the Lots to Say Podcast with Bobby Bones.

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    30 min
  • Warren Moon on being a pioneer and Jimmy Graham on being an adrenaline junkie
    Feb 11 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon and Pro Bowl tight end Jimmy Graham sit down with hosts Peanut and Roman. Warren Moon talks about how growing up with six sisters influenced him, being a black quarterback at a time when it was rare, and promotes his charity work with Gear Up Against Cancer.

    Then Jimmy Graham explains why he plans to row across the arctic, how he learned to fly a plane, and his work with the Jimmy Graham Foundation.

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    37 min
  • Emmitt Smith on the Hall of Fame, Ed Reed on making quarterbacks mad, and Jeb Terry on the evolution of Cosm
    Feb 8 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed, and former lineman Jeb Terry join Peanut and Roman. Emmitt Smith shares his feelings on being a first-ballot Hall of Famer, talks about why he always carried the ball in his left hand, and explains why everyone should be equipped with Narcan nasal spray.

    Next, Ed Reed talks about learning from Peanut and Roman, how he forced opposing quarterbacks to work harder, and gives his Super Bowl LIX picks.

    Then, Jeb Terry, the current President and CEO of Cosm stops by to explain how Cosm is innovating the sports viewing experience, explains how they get video from sporting events around the world, and where they plan to build next.

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    30 min
  • Lawrence Taylor on His Signature Strip Technique, Jerome Bettis on NFL Season Expansion
    Feb 7 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Famers Lawrence Taylor and Jerome Bettis join Peanut and Roman. LT reflects on the impact of the Lawrence Taylor Foundation and how it’s changing lives. He also shares what position he’d play if he were on offense and gives his take on today’s new-age tight ends. Plus, he breaks down his signature technique for stripping the football.

    Jerome Bettis weighs in on the Eagles benching Saquon Barkley in the final game of the regular season, costing him a shot at Eric Dickerson's rushing record. He also shares his perspective on the NFL potentially expanding to 18 games and why he doesn’t believe it would diminish the value of records. Then, he takes us back to Super Bowl XL, reflecting on what it meant to win a championship in his final NFL game and why he was so confident in his decision to walk away from the game on top.

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    22 min
  • Troy Vincent on the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, “loser talk,” and the new Pro Bowl format
    Feb 7 2025

    Troy Vincent, the Executive Vice President of Football Operations sits down Peanut and Roman on the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Troy talks the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and what it means to the players around the league. Then he reveals how the league manages and reviews its officials and combats the conspiracy theories that Chiefs get favorable calls. He also discusses the new Pro Bowl format, the increase in black quarterbacks, and his career accomplishments as a player.

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    55 min
  • Joe Montana on how the game has changed, Tedy Bruschi on stopping Saquon Barkley
    Feb 6 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and former Pro Bowl linebacker Tedy Bruschi join Peanut and Roman. Joe Montana shares one of his most memorable games, discusses how NFL ball preparation has changed over the years, and makes his picks for Super Bowl LIX. He also talks about the importance of getting vaccinated for pneumococcal pneumonia if you’re above age 50.

    Then Tedy Bruschi stops by to talk about the Chiefs defensive game plan in the AFC Championship game against the Bills, how he expects Steve Spagnuolo will plan to stop Saquon Barkley, and gives his Super Bowl picks. He also discusses his work with Abbott Heartmates, a community for people with heart conditions to get advice and camaraderie, and he shares his love of shark fishing.

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    17 min
  • Inside story of the 2011 CBA deal, taking BBQ sauce to the head, starting a food business with Reggie Kelly
    Jan 29 2025

    On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former tight end Reggie Kelly joins Roman and Peanut. Reggie talks about being a player representative during the 2011 NFL lockout and what went into negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. He also shares the life lessons he learned from former Atlanta Falcons receiver Terance Mathis which helped him in both in football and his second act as the founder of Kyvan Foods, a BBQ sauce and salsa company. Reggie explains why he went into the food business, shares some of his sauces with Peanut and Roman, and makes the hosts drink the sauce straight from the bottle.

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    53 min