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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche & James Palmer discuss the huge Week 17 matchup between the Dolphins and Ravens. They’ll also tell you what’s wrong with the Chiefs offense and what’s next for Russell Wilson after being benched by the Broncos. Bills Wide Receiver Gabe Davis joins the show. Jane Slater talks about the NFC showdown between the Lions and Cowboys. Brian Baldinger takes us through his favorite film on the problems with the Eagles defense & what to expect when Josh Allen faces Bill Belichick’s struggling Patriots. Plus, NFL Network Analyst & former head coach Leslie Frazier details why it’s so hard to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Jessie Armstead, 11-year NFL linebacker and current Assistant to the GM for the New York Giants. To start the conversation, Jessie recounts the story of how he was struck with a butcher knife during a fight when he was 12 years old. Jessie survived, stayed out of trouble, and went on to become one of the greatest high school football players of all time. He gives an inside look to what it was like being on the Dallas Carter team that was depicted in the blockbuster film “Friday Night Lights.” Jessie also talks about his time as a blue-chip prospect at the University of Miami, including how he introduced himself to Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. While in the NFL, Jessie played for one of the all-time great NFL defenses with the Giants, and he talks about what it was like to play alongside Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Jessie also shares why what he did in Super Bowl XXXV that he believes would’ve changed the game if it had counted. Still a member of the Giants organization, Jessie sheds light into his day-to-day life working in the front office, and how he helps the next generation of players manage the expectations of the NFL. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind interview with the great Jessie Armstead.

0:00 – show open

1:17 - Jessie is introduced
2:46 - Jessie tells the knife story
7:19 - Jessie talks about the Dallas Carter High School team
10:24 - Jessie talks about the Dallas Carter legal issues
17:22.- Jessie talks about playing a University of Miami
23:26 - Jessie talks about getting drafted
27:51 - Super Bowl experiences
37:22 - Jessies discusses Joining the Giants front office
45:22 - Jessie’s welcome to the NFL moment
47:44 - Jessie’s best story from University of Miami
50:19 - Jessie’s personal Mount Rushmore

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss the huge matchup between the Ravens and 49ers on Christmas day. Speaking of Christmas, they’ll tell you what player will deliver the goods and who’s going to be the Grinch Week 16. They’re also joined by Cameron Wolfe and Jane Slater to discuss Cowboys at Dolphins.  Colts cornerback Kenny Moore is here to talk about Indianapolis’ push to make the playoffs, playing slot corner in today’s NFL and the incredible job Gardner Minshew has done stepping into a starting role. Brian Baldinger is back to take us through his favorite film on Jonathan Greenard and the Texans defense, Montez Sweat leading two teams in sacks, why James Cook might be better than his brother Dalvin, the Buccaneers thriving ground game and how good 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward really is. Plus, NFL Network Analyst and former Stanford head coach David Shaw details the struggles of quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Desmond Ridder.

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EP #15: On this episode Off the Edge with Cam Jordan, Cam is joined by his fellow 2011 Draft class alum Cam Heyward of the Steelers. It’s never a dull moment with these two, as Cam Jordan throws his support for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award to Cam Heyward, who’s nominated, over his teammate Tyrann Mathieu. They also discuss why they think player grades and sack numbers are flawed. Cam Heyward projects his chances at winning a Super Bowl as his career winds down in Pittsburgh, and both Cams discuss how they’ve maintained their success in their 13th seasons. Also, Cam Jordan sounds off on the “Earthing” phenomenon.

0:00 – show starts

0:40 – Cam teases what’s to come on the episode

1:08 – Cam on Falcons receiver Mack Hollins “Earthing” or “Grounding” before Sunday’s game  

3:05 – Cam recaps the Saints win over the Giants

6:24 – Cam previews the Saints vs Rams game on Thursday Night Football

9:25 – break  

10:25 – Cam Heyward interview starts

13:59 – Cam Heyward on being the Steelers Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee

18:36 – Cam Heyward on his philanthropy

19:38 – Cam Heyward on why playing in Pittsburgh is special

20:32 – Both Cams on why being a complete defender is more important than sack numbers

22:27 – Cam Heyward on his prospects for winning a Super Bowl

24:11 – Both Cams on overcoming injuries this season

25:52 – Cam Jordan gives Cam Heyward his flowers for his play

27:00 – Cam Heyward on his favorite rush move

28:12 – Both Cams on their longevity

30:53 – Both Cams on the flawed perception of sacks  

32:46 – Both Cams on the 2011 Draft class

42:50 – Cam Heyward on his podcast “Not Just Football with Cam Heyward”

44:50 – Cam Heyward ends

46:27 – Show ends

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome 10-year NFL receiver Jason Avant to the show. Jason has a one-of-a-kind story of perseverance, and shares stories about his childhood growing up in the “Wild 100s” in the South Side of Chicago. He talks of overcoming gang violence, his stint as a drug dealer as a child, and run ins with the law to make it to the NFL. And who does Jason credit for him surviving a rough childhood and becoming an NFL player and successful businessman? God and his grandmother. Jason gets emotional describing the influence his grandmother had on his life before she passed. He also talks about making the most of his abilities in the NFL, and how playing for Andy Reid helped him find his niche in the league. We also hear the inside story of the “Miracle in the Meadowlands II.”

0:00 – start of show

1:15 – Jason Avant interview starts

2:47 – Jason talks showing his faith while playing

3:24 – Jason defending receivers being divas

4:11 – Jason on his welcome to the NFL moment

6:39 – Jason on the “Miracle at the Meadowlands II” play

9:23 – Jason on playing for Andy Reid

11:26 – Roman and Jason on what players want in a head coach

12:11 – Jason on getting the most of his abilities in the NFL

13:47 – Jason on surviving his violent childhood in Chicago, and the influence of his grandmother

16:36 – Jason on being introduced to football

18:49 – Jason on how he navigated growing up around gang violence

24:42 – Jason’s advice to kids who may live in a tough environment

27:00 - break

28:44 – Jason on creating his “Launch Trampoline Parks” franchises, and media career

31:43 – Jason on his podcast “Q&A With Quintin Mikell & Jason Avant”

33:52 – The guys on how to balance being critical of current players

37:57 – Jason on talking retirement in the Jason Kelce documentary

41:03 – Jason on hating playing against Peanut and the Bears defense

44:24 – Jason on basketball being his first love

44:48 – The guys give their all-time top 5 NBA players

47:10 – Jason on his prowess at Scrabble

50:45 – Jason on his personal Mount Rushmore

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What a difference a week can make in the Big Apple. Peter recaps the response from last week’s podcast interview with Sean Stellato, and the current state of DeVito Mania in NYC, as well as a quick look at what the Bills and Bengals are doing in a wide open AFC. Then, ahead of the NFL’s Christmas Weekend slate of Week 16 games, Peter is joined by Mike North for a deep dive into the scheduling and broadcast details of the remainder of the 2023 NFL season.

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NFL REPORT Ep.30: On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss the bigger news – the Bills beating the Cowboys or the Ravens beating the Jaguars. They also discuss if it’s bigger news that the Colts, Browns and Bengals occupying the AFC Wild Card spots with backup QBs or that the Lions, Chiefs and Dolphins bounced back after losses Week 14? Vikings star wide receiver Justin Jefferson is here to talk about this weekend’s huge matchup with the Lions, his team’s push to earn to an NFC playoff spot and the adjustment to playing with Nick Mullens. They’re joined by NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo to discuss the coaches who have found ways to succeed while dealing with adversity & why the Eagles are changing defensive play callers. Omar Ruiz is here to talk about the success the 49ers and Colts are having this season. Plus, Jeff Chadiha tells you  in his "First Read" column for week 16 why the Steelers still have hope to make the postseason and look at the job Antonio Pierce has done since taking over as the Raiders interim head coach.

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss which playoff teams need to regain momentum down the stretch before the postseason begins and which quarterbacks could play themselves in or out of their team's future plans. Bills cornerback Taron Johnson previews this weekend’s huge matchup with the Cowboys and last week's wild win against the Chiefs. Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist & Texans legend Andre Johnson, who’s been front and center for Houston’s turnaround this season, tells us who his favorite current NFL receivers are. Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee and Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr. discusses his success on the field and in the community as an advocate for children in the foster care system, and his team’s push to win the division and make the playoffs. Plus, Brian Baldinger is back to show his favorite film of the NFL’s top defensive backs who work in the slot.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion Brendon Ayanbadejo joins Peanut and Roman. Brendon and Peanut reminisce about their time as teammates with the Chicago Bears, which included playing in Super Bowl XLI. Brendon also shares what it as like to be on the field for two of the most iconic kick returns in Super Bowl history. Brendon has found success after his NFL career, also, and shares his “P-Pod Theory” and how he got involved in the business world with “Orange Theory Fitness.” And he talks about his gay rights advocacy, and why he spoke out about it during playing days in a time when it wasn’t trendy.

0:00 - start of the show

1:26 - Brendon introduction
2:38 - The guys talk about their experience playing in the Super Bowl
5:00 - Brendon discusses his Nigerian name
8:46 - Brendon discusses his support for gay rights
14:50 - The guys discuss the Colin Kaepernick situation
16:37 - Brendon talks about being on the field for Devin Hester and Jacoby Jones’ Super Bowl kick return touchdowns
23:00 - Brendon shares his peapod theory
27:09 - Brendon explains how he started working with Orange Theory
39:32 - The guys discuss if Cross fitters are athletes
40:58 - Brendon explains how he has overcome adversity in his life
44:25 - The guys talk about Kobe Bryant and “Mamba Mentality”
47:05 - Brendon gives his personal Mount Rushmore

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EP #14: On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam reacts to a shooting earlier this week in New Orleans outside his charity event for kids. Thankfully, nobody got hurt, and Cam shares how the situation led to a teachable moment for the kids. He also breaks down the Saints win over the Panthers to snap the Saints three-game losing streak. Cam also takes us inside the sounds of the Saints Hall of Fame induction for Jabari Greer, and Alvin Kamara showing up in style in a NASCAR-theme car before the game. Cam then welcomes Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II who talks about the Broncos 5-game winning streak, their chances to make the playoffs, and Sean Payton being his Jordan shoe supplier. Cam ends the show with thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year $700 million contract with the Dodgers.

0:00 – start of the show

0:30 – Cam teases what’s coming up in the episode.

1:42 – Cam on the shooting that happened next door to his charity event this week

6:21 – Cam on the Saints win over the Panthers

7:21 – Cam on Jabari Greer’s induction into the Saints Hall of Fame, and being in the pregame celebration

8:28 – Cam recaps how the Saints beat the Panthers

9:32 - Cam on playing with a high and low ankle sprain

9:48 – Cam on the Saints playoff push

11:05 - Cam on Alvin Kamara being a NASCAR ambassador

12:08 – Cam on Kadarius Toney offsides penalty in Chiefs-Bills game

16:22 – ad break

18:25 – start of Patrick Surtain II interview

19:03 – Patrick on wanting to make a second Pro Bowl

20:05 – Patrick on the Broncos 5-game winning streak

21:15 – Patrick on the Broncos being in the playoff hunt

22:23 – Patrick on playing for Sean Payton

24:58 – Patrick on the toughest receivers he’s faced

25:41 – Patrick on improving his game every year

26:23 – Patrick on why U. of Alabama is known as DBU

29:14 – Patrick says FSU got snubbed for the College Football Playoff

31:20 – Patrick on who he thinks will win the College Football Playoff

32:00 – Patrick and Cam on the advice they get from their NFL fathers

33:18 – Patrick on the biggest trash talkers he’s seen in the league

33:57 – Patrick on the Broncos remaining schedule

35:32 – end of Patrick Surtain II interview

36:00 – Cam on Shohei Ohtani’s $700M contract

37:00 – end of the show

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