<p>Atlanta Falcons and former Alabama Quarterback A.J. McCarron joins Trent to discuss his football journey, which began around when started walking. He explains why playing multiple sports through his high school career led to becoming a successful NFL quarterback, his views on winning and losing, how relationships changed as he received multiple college offers, what team his father led on as he was being recruited, and ultimately why he chose ‘Bama. What was it like playing for Coach Nick Saban? Then he talks about his current relationship with Saban, the importance of family, and the right kind of quarterback mentality.</p>

Atlanta Falcons and former Alabama Quarterback A.J. McCarron joins Trent to discuss his football journey, which began around when started walking. He explains why playing multiple sports through his high school career led to becoming a successful NFL quarterback, his views on winning and losing, how relationships changed as he received multiple college offers, what team his father led on as he was being recruited, and ultimately why he chose ‘Bama. What was it like playing for Coach Nick Saban? Then he talks about his current relationship with Saban, the importance of family, and the right kind of quarterback mentality.

A.J. McCarron on ‘Bama, Saban, Recruitment & Playing with Authenticity | Beyond the Xs & Os

To be a great quarterback, you need to do more than just make throws. You have to be a leader. You have to set the tone for an entire organization. But what does it really take to be great?
After a 14-year NFL career and Super Bowl Championship, Trent Dilfer has spent the past decade coaching and mentoring some of the most talented and dynamic young quarterbacks in the country. He's traveled the country watching players and coaches figure out how to be great. This show gives all football fans a chance to learn how the QB position works, and what it takes to be special.
Young QBs, parents, coaches and anyone who loves the quarterback position, get ready to take out your notebooks and absorb hard-earned knowledge and wisdom. You'll hear from guys with gold jackets, guys who are dominating the game right now in the NFL and college, and those who hope to reach those upper echelons of greatness one day soon.

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To be a great quarterback, you need to do more than just make throws. You have to be a leader. You have to set the tone for an entire organization. But what does it really take to be great? After a 14-year NFL career and Super Bowl Championship, Trent Dilfer has spent the past decade coaching and mentoring some of the most talented and dynamic young quarterbacks in the country. He's traveled the country watching players and coaches figure out how to be great. This show gives all football fans a chance to learn how the QB position works, and what it takes to be special. Young QBs, parents, coaches and anyone who loves the quarterback position, get ready to take out your notebooks and absorb hard-earned knowledge and wisdom. You'll hear from guys with gold jackets, guys who are dominating the game right now in the NFL and college, and those who hope to reach those upper echelons of greatness one day soon.

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