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Brian Billick and DeAngelo Hall explore the constant change in the NFL, and DHall lets Coach Billick know about his conversations with Al Davis ahead of getting cut after 9 games with the then Oakland Raiders (1:10). Billick and DHall then tell stories, and explain how a coach can lose a locker room, like what the Philadelphia Eagles are going through right now (2:50). Coach shares his experience of being let go from the Baltimore Ravens, and DeAngelo reflects on what felt like constant turnover during his time in Washington (6:15). Plus, the guys talk about the fine line about paying players or letting them leave (10:55). Or in Houston Texans' DeShaun Watson's case, what to do with an unhappy star player which reminds DeAngelo about his departure from the Atlanta Falcons (13:00). Then they turn their focus to what's going on with the Pittsburgh Steelers; how a team can have all the critical pieces but fail to deliver (16:10). Finally, Billick and DHall take a closer look at the change on the field particularly with the evolution of the mobile quarterback (18:35).

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Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Justin Jefferson stops by to tell Brian Billick and DeAngelo Hall what it was like during and after a breakout week three performance when he tallied 175 receiving yards (1:46). He explains the role veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen played in welcoming him to the NFL, and in explaining what to expect from professional defensive backs (6:41). Plus, how his quick connection with Kirk Cousins was built (8:01). Find out where Justin says he stacks up against LSU wide receiver greats like Odell Beckham Jr and Jarvis Landry (10:28), and which veteran defender talked the best trash this year (12:50). Not willing to rest on rookie success, Justin tells us where he needs to improve in his sophomore season (17:29), and what celebrities reached out to congratulate him on his early success (18:46). Finally, the origins of the Griddy dance are exposed (20:23). NFL Total Access: The Locker Room is part of the NFL Podcasts Network.

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Indianapolis Colts Director of Team Development Brian Decker stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about what the locker room felt like after his first playoff win with the team in 2018 (1:55). Brian then delves into how he transitioned a 22-year military career into an NFL front office position, and it all began after a chance meeting with Cleveland Browns. He then draws comparisons between being a Commander of Assessment Selection in the Special Forces, and scouting talent in the NFL (3:33). Coach asks Brian to explain how he developed his mission centric leadership approach in the military (7:00), and the five questions he uses to evaluate NFL prospects (12:00). The guys also get the Green Beret to name his favorite players that he’s ever scouted (17:25), and how he’s helped the Colts avoid drafting ‘grenades’ that could’ve torn apart the team (19:30). Lastly, Brian gives his thoughts on how his process of evaluating players will help the team prepare for the NFL Draft during the pandemic (20:20).

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Steve Smith Sr. stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about one of his favorite, never before told locker room stories (1:55). Then Steve dives into the pressure he felt ahead of his first playoff game both on the field and off trying to get his family to the game (8:05). The All-Pro wideout also shares the excitement he felt after beating the Dallas Cowboys (13:50), and the anguish after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in the postseason. He explains how the loss left him feeling uncomfortable about the playoffs (16:05). Coach Billick, Mike Rob and Steve then discuss how they made younger players on their teams realize a trip to the postseason isn't a guarantee (20:05). Finally, Coach asks how the wide receivers coach at Santa Monica Community College was able to handle both Steve and Chad Johnson at the same time (27:30). That experience helped Steve cultivate the 'chip on his shoulder' mentality that propelled him to stardom on the field. Later, he reflects on the mantra he uses to this day to handle the criticism we all face in life (28:50).

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Former GM and Executive of the Year Scott Pioli stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about how the New England Patriots were able to get a win over their rival the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft (1:20). The guys also discuss the philosophy of finding the right 53, not the best 53(4:15), and Pioli sheds light on how he helped find the right players to fit Bill Belichick's system (7:14). Pioli also shares the story of his decades-long relationship with Belichick beginning over an admiration of notetaking (10:30). Then Scott reveals his process of finding out the true character of players (19:30), and how a workout with Orlando Brown knocked the wind out of him (22:15).

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Jared Allen stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about the intense Wii Tennis games inside the Minnesota Vikings locker room (2:00). Allen also explains why he wouldn't last long in today's social media driven NFL (4:23). Then the All-Pro pass rusher discusses how growing up in a military family helped inspire him to build houses for wounded veterans (10:25), and he tells the story of what motivated him to try and become a professional curler (12:50); a sport where he's already landed a silver medal in US Nationals. Finally, Coach Billick asks Jared how his signature mullet came into existence (19:00).

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Brian Baldinger stops by to tell Michael Robinson and Brian Billick about how he made more money playing basketball for Cowboys in the offseason with Tony Dorsett than on the field with Dallas (1:40). Baldy then sheds light on how 'Baldy's Breakdowns' came into existence (5:35), his approach to making the complex game of football digestible to all fans, and John Madden's influence in talking the X's and O's of the game (10:50). Mike Rob and Coach also ask Baldy which coaches and players have challenged his takes, and Baldy reveals a player who called out his coaches because of a breakdown tape (17:30). Lastly, the guys discuss who they most want to watch film with, and Baldy has an interesting comparison with Aaron Donald and Barry Sanders (20:55).

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Jared Allen joins Michael Robinson and Brian Billick, and shares a story of a fight breaking out his rookie year in the locker room over turkeys (1:40), which reminded Mike Rob about intervening in a skirmish between his Seattle Seahawks teammates (4:25). Then the All-Pro pass rusher shares his secrets of how he racked up 136 sacks (8:55). Jared also discusses what it was like to fall half a sack short of the all-time single season record (12:55), and what it was like to sack Peyton Manning, Philip Rivers and Tom Brady (17:00). The guys also talk about the lack of sack 'technicians' in the league today (20:00), and Allen explains why he'd take a shot at sacking today's mobile quarterbacks, like he did vs Aaron Rodgers and Michael Vick, rather than trying to contain them (21:47).

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Michael Robinson and Brian Billick ask Daniel Jeremiah what it was like to be a Turk aka "The NFL Grim Reaper"(1:25). Then DJ paints the picture of what life on the road is like for an NFL Scout (9:25), and the greatest life lesson he learned can be found in a hotel lobby (11:55). Coach Billick and Mike Rob also have the draft guru name names about a hit and a miss of talent he's scouted (13:00), and DJ reveals the secrets to the STI scouting philosophy (16:20). Finally, the guys discuss how Covid-19 will impact evaluating this year's NFL Draft prospects (23:15).

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In this episode of NFL Total Access: The Locker Room, Michael Robinson and Brian Billick ask LaDainian Tomlinson about a memorable locker room story involving a teammate having an interesting souvenir hanging in his locker from a celebrity date (1:13). Then, Coach Billick, LT and Mike Rob discuss how the days of the bell cow running back are changing in favor of situational matchups (4:50), and LT reveals which rushers he would build an offense around today (9:55). The Hall of Famer also shares advice that fellow Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk gave him about adjusting his game (13:40), and the guys give some solutions regarding how running back contracts should be structured (15:50). Plus, LT describes what it was like going from face of the Los Angeles Chargers to a much different role with the New York Jets (18:30).

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