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Fresh off Kyler Murray’s heroic return to the football field, Peter welcomes in his first year OC Drew Petzing. Petzing details the work Murray has done to get back to the field and his incredible performance in Sunday’s win over Atlanta. Petzing’s story is awesome; sidelined with an injury as a college sophomore, he never gave up the dream of being involved with football. Fifteen years later, he’s one of the youngest play callers in the sport. Peter also discusses the Ken Dorsey firing in Buffalo, Baltimore’s late game struggles, and Houston’s storybook season. 

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche and James Palmer discuss what’s the bigger news – The Browns and Texans both winning as time expires, the Vikings winning their second in a row with Joshua Dobbs at quarterback, or Mac Jones benched at the end of the Patriots loss to the Colts? Senior Columnist John McClain from Houston’s SPORTSRADIO610.com joins us to discuss the Texans' incredible turnaround led by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and rookie head coach DeMeco Ryans. Bucky Brooks is here to discuss the 49ers dominance over the Jaguars and Bridget Condon joins us to talk about the thrilling matchup between the Lions and Chargers. Jeff Chadiha is back to give us his First Read heading into week 11 on several teams that could shake up the playoff picture and why C.J. Stroud now leads the MVP race. Lastly, James and Steve explain the relevance of Kyler Murray winning in his return from injury.

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche & James Palmer discuss the unusual suspects – players and coaches who set themselves up the first half of the season to be in the conversation for postseason awards. Steelers LB Alex Highsmith  joins us to discuss the AFC North, the dynamic duo he forms with TJ Watt and his favorite Mike “Tomlin-ism”. Texans OC Bobby Slowik tells us what makes his rookie QB CJ Stroud so special & explains how entering the NFL as a defensive assistant helped him on his path to becoming an offensive coordinator. Brian Baldinger is back to show us his favorite films on the NFL’s sack leader, Vikings DE Danielle Hunter, the Bengals defense, and the importance of Deebo Samuel and Trent Williams returning the 49ers lineup for their huge week 10 matchup with the Jaguars... Plus, former NFL HC & NFL Network analyst Leslie Frazier talks about which rookie quarterbacks will have the greatest long-term impact on their franchise and the importance of hybrid players on NFL defenses.

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EP #9: On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam's former teammate and current Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks taps in. Brandin does his best Bill Belichick impression when the coach traded him to the Rams. Brandin also shares the silver lining in being trades a NFL record-tying four times. He explains shares why he feels Dak Prescott has the same winning traits as Tom Brady. And, Brandin opens up about why he still hasn't gotten over "the play" in the Rams loss in Super Bowl 53. And, he shares why he got his pilot's license, and how flying teammates to a game isn't something he'll do anymore while playing for Jerry Jones. Plus, Cam does a "mid-season temperature check" on the Super bowl contenders from both the NFC and AFC. 

The Off the Edge podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.  

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Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha taps in with Peanut and Roman on the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. The guys welcome Nnamdi by saying his last name correctly, not like former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Draft day, as Nnamdi explains. Nnamdi reflects on his excitement entering the NFL turn to dread after owner Al Davis made him change positions. Nnamdi also shares how he learned the NFL ropes from Hall of Famers Charles and Rod Woodson. He also explains how his growth as a player and person while with the Raiders was the reason he signed a one-day contract to retire with the organization. Nnamdi also gets candid about the mental anguish he experienced as a 32-year-old trying to figure out his next chapter after retirement. Though he’s a Hollywood leading man now as an actor, Nnamdi shares how he found passion in acting and why he believes he's found success in the craft. Then, Peanut and Nnamdi list the DBs taken in the 2003 Draft, and why the call it the greatest DB Draft of all time.

0:42 - Nnamdi is introduced
1:39 - Nnamdi talks about being drafted by the Oakland Raiders
5:13- Nnamdi talks about the first time he played against Roman
7:11 - Nnamdi shares his welcome to the NFL moment
9:05 - Nnamdi explains why it was important for him to retire as a Raider
10:53 - Nnamdi talks about switching from safety to cornerback in the NFL
13:58 - Nnamdi shares what he learned from the Raiders veterans
19:37 - Nnamdi discusses his struggles with the mental aspects of retirement and finding purpose outside of football
27:39 - Roman and Nnamdi discuss the biggest misconceptions people have about players when they retire
31:01 - Nnamdi shares his advice for aspiring actors
33:48 - Nnamdi shares the challenges of acting
35:15 - Nnamdi discusses being cast in the 2017 drama Crown Heights
41:58 - Nnamdi explains the goals of his foundation and their Acts College Tour
47:27 - Nnamdi shares his inspiration for majoring in finance
49:20 - Nnamdi talks about learning to play the saxophone
50:40 - Nnamdi shares his personal Mount Rushmore
53:11 - Peanut and Nnamdi discuss the great cornerbacks of the 2003 NFL draft

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The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche & James Palmer discuss the bigger news as Week 9 wraps up – for the Chiefs is it their struggling offense or sturdy defense? In the AFC North is the bigger news the Ravens dominating good teams or the Bengals winning 4 in a row? NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo discusses whether the Eagles have cause for concern after Jalen Hurts was shaken up against the Cowboys & how they’ll fare in the five-game stretch after their Week 10 Bye. Cameron Wolfe talks Dolphins' inability to beat teams with winning records. Former Stanford HC & NFL Network Analyst David Shaw gives us his thoughts on Joshua Dobbs pulling off the unthinkable and leading the Vikings to a win against the Falcons and CJ Stroud’s record-setting performance against the Buccaneers. Jeffri Chadiha discusses his First Read heading into Week 10 and hands out some unconventional midseason awards.

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Peter opens his podcast with the behind the scenes stories of both the inspiring wins from the Joshua Dobbs led Vikings and the Raiders on Sunday. Then, the day after his team’s second overall pick broke the rookie record for passing yards and touchdowns in a game, Nick Caserio joins the podcast to discuss the process behind selecting CJ Stroud in April. Houston’s GM also shares his personal story, giving up a job in finance to chase his dreams to be an NFL coach. When his old college buddy Josh McDaniels called with a potential opportunity in New England, he jumped at the chance, and chased his dreams even more. Caserio shares his insights and lessons to the next generation.

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On today’s episode of The NFL Report, Steve Wyche & James Palmer discuss the fallout from the Raiders firing of former HC Josh McDaniels, GM Dave Ziegler, OC Mick Lombardi and the benching of Jimmy Garoppolo. They raise the question - is the organization being hindered by hanging on to the glory days of the past and do they have an identity crisis? One of the NFL’s best tight ends, Jacksonville’s Evan Engram joins us to discuss if his team has the best group of offensive skill players in the league, their opportunistic defense, which tight ends he studies on film and the Jaguars popularity in London. Broncos safety Justin Simmons tells us what it’s like to win AFC Defensive Player of The Week for the first time, how he seems to have Patrick Mahomes’ number (has intercepted him more than any other player), the excitement around the team during their 2-game win streak, and his favorite safeties past and present. Brian Baldinger is here to give us his thoughts on Antonio Pierce being named Raiders interim HC, what Chase Young brings to the 49ers, and shows us his favorite films on the Seahawks... Plus, former NFL Offensive Coordinator & NFL Network Analyst Pep Hamilton is also us with us & explains why quarterbacks are struggling so much this year and the impact the high turnover rate of coaches and play callers is having on offenses.

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former offensive tackle, and renaissance man Ephraim Salaam joins Peanut and Roman. Ephraim takes you on his journey from his days as a hoop star at San Diego St. University, to 13-year NFL veteran, to Hollywood writer and producer. He’s currently a staff writer on the hit Peacock show “Bel-Air” and Ephraim shares how his unusual path to that job started with something his wife gifted him. He also talks about how the topsy-turvy life in the NFL was great preparation for the unpredictable world of being a Hollywood writer. And Ephraim takes us inside his experience competing on the Amazing Race.

2:13 - Ephraim on his basketball career at San Diego St University
4:45 - Ephraim on how Draft status can outweigh performance in the NFL

7:50 - Ephraim on being a writer on the show Bel-Air and the importance of positive Black role models
15:14 - Ephraim on how his wife helped him get into how he got into writing
19:43 - Ephraim on how his NFL career prepared him for dealing with Hollywood rejection
27:37 - Ephraim gives career advice on the importance of adding value
32:14 - Ephraim on creating opportunities for Black people in Hollywood

34:48 - Ephraim on how he skipped two grades in elementary school

37:30 - Ephraim on his experience on the Amazing Race

42:00 - Ephriam on his wife’s career as a background dancer for Beyonce, Rihanna, and Usher
47:36 - Ephraim gives his personal Mount Rushmore

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Peter is joined by legendary sportscaster Dan Patrick. Dan shares stories from his history coming up at CNN Sports and ESPN, including stories of Chris Berman, Keith Olbermann, and Grant Hill. Then they go through some of Dan’s stories from being a part of the Adam Sandler cinematic universe with the likes of Dave Matthews and Nicole Kidman. And finally, Peter bookends his Celebrity Jeopardy experience, giving a behind the scenes look at how the game went.

#dpshow

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