Chuck chats with James Casey, the tight ends coach for the Cincinnati Bengals about going to the Super Bowl, the NFL Draft, his NFL playing days, and his playing seven positions in a game while at Rice University. However, the most powerful part of the podcast is when James shares his personal story - overcoming poverty, his mother’s tragic death, and his commitment to succeed.

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00:00 - Intro
01:35 - Super Bowl Highlights
03:33 - Joe Burrow Analysis
07:32 - NFL Combine Insights
10:40 - Combine Preparation
13:55 - Draft Stories and Experiences
15:54 - Working with Scouts
20:59 - Evaluating Players Today
22:02 - Bengals and Joe Burrow Collaboration
23:20 - Joe Paterno vs. Miami Fiesta Bowl
24:25 - Work Ethic in Football Plays
31:40 - Inspiring Human Stories
36:17 - Overcoming Adversity
38:11 - James' Letter to Mike
39:15 - Mike's Scholarship Journey
40:10 - James' First Fancy Dinner Experience
41:58 - Meaning Behind the Number 19
44:25 - Motivation for Hard Work
47:50 - College Positions Played
51:35 - The Game That Started It All
55:30 - Sarah Yates Discussion
57:37 - Parenting Insights
01:00:46 - Importance of Grit
01:04:38 - The Greatest of All Time (GOAT)

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