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Jaguars OC Press Taylor joins Peter to discuss a wide array of topics. First, they go through Press’s start and the highs and lows of his career. Then, they go deep on the special talent that is Trevor Lawrence and Press's unique relationship with his brother, Bengals HC Zac Taylor. Press’s run with the Eagles was a pivotal one, and he goes through his time with Chip Kelly, Nick Foles, Carson Wentz, Doug Pederson, and Frank Reich. One of the main men behind the Philly Special, this one’s a delight for both Jags and Eagles fans. Plus, Peter's thoughts on Hard Knocks and Netflix's Quarterback series.

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Lions GM Brad Holmes had to take an unorthodox path to his current position as GM, but used the life lessons obtained along the way to empower him on his journey. Holmes discusses his time as an Enterprise Car Rental employee, his work as a media relations intern with the Atlanta Hawks, and the many mentors who urged him to keep going. He also takes us through the first round pick selections of Jahmyr Gibbs (spelling check) and Jack Campbell, and why Mock Drafts don’t mean as much as we make them out to. Good stuff on the scouting of Aaron Donald, the toughness of Jared Goff, and the promise of the 2023 Detroit Lions.

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After eight years in Dallas, Kellen Moore has a new gig, coaching Justin Herbert and running the Los Angeles Chargers offense. Kellen takes us behind the curtain and into the locker room, sharing from what he's seen from Justin Herbert thus far, his utmost respect for Dak Prescott, and his awe of both Matthew Stafford's and Calvin Johnson's super human traits. Kellen also provides some great perspective on life, his pivot to coaching, and a few Jerry Jones tales to add to a book that just needs to be written. 

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After a one-year stint as a head coach in Denver, Nathaniel Hackett is back with Aaron Rodgers as they look to bring long awaited glory back to the New York Jets. Peter and Hackett go deep on what makes his relationship with Rodgers so special, what Hackett has learned from being a coach's son, his life lessons from his one year in Denver, and the best passes he's seen the 4-time MVP make in both games and in practice. Hackett takes us behind the curtain and into the locker room and also reveals what could make 2023 a very special season for Jets fans. Then, as they go rapid fire, Hackett discusses the '17 Jaguars, the legend that is Kyle Orton, and the one celebrity he'd like to take out to dinner in New York City. 

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Peter goes deep with second-year Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah just days after the release of RB Dalvin Cook. Kwesi talks about his unorthodox path to the GM position, his application of skills honed on Wall Street in the football world, and walks us through his approach to decision making and roster building. Adofo-Mensah goes rapid fire on everything from Kirk Cousins' greatest qualities to his favorite rappers of all-time to the most underappreciated player on the Vikings roster. Peter and Aaron, then, talk about...Broadway and their favorite vocalists of all-time.

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EP #30: Peanut calls this episode’s guest “The Key to the City” and “The Godmother of NFL Players.” Her name is Tracy Perlman. She’s the NFL’s SVP of Player Operations, and she is the gatekeeper for all things regarding the well-being of players. Tracy has spent her entire 31-year career with the NFL. For the last six she has fostered a community amongst current and former players, and her department’s mantra of support and service to players is now the ethos of the entire organization. And it all started with an unexpected phone call from Commissioner Roger Goodell. We hear how the ensuing conversation changed Tracy’s career path. The guys shed light on why players rock with her. And, Tracy tells the origin story of the league’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative and how it was sparked by an unlikely source: former All-Pro receiver Brandon Marshall.

Topic Timeline:

1:32 – Peanut and Roman give Tracy her flowers for being the “godmother” to NFL players

4:11 – Tracy talks about the call from Commissioner Roger Goodell that changed the path of her career

6:33 – Tracy talks about how she created a player-first culture within the NFL

8:47 – Peanut lays out why he calls Tracy the “key to the city”

10:44 – Tracy’s message to players

11:11 – Tracy talks about being mentored by Commissioner Goodell and Executive Vice President Troy Vincent

13:56 – Tracy talks about how former All-Pro WR Brandon Marshall was the catalyst for the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative

16:40 – Roman talks about the importance of the NFL Legends community

17:48 – Tracy talks about players voices are shaping how the league operates

20:10 – Tracy talks about what her NFL legacy will be

21:17 – Tracy tells a harrowing life-saving story that started with a phone call

24:22 – Tracy talks about John Randle’s impact in the Legends community

*NOTE: timecodes are approximate.

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

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Hank Azaria is the voice and face of some of your favorite roles in television and film history. He's also a tortured New York Jets fan. Peter goes deep with Hank on his love for the Jets, his feelings on Aaron Rodgers, and his career in show biz. 

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Ep #29: It’s a first on the NFL Players: Second Acts pod - a duo! The brothers’ Holt: Rams legend Torry Holt and his brother Terrence, who was also a six-year NFL veteran, join Peanut and Roman on the pod. It’s fitting that they’re on together since they've remained attached at the hip for much of their lives. They played at the same college - North Carolina St. - though they missed being teammates by one season. They competed against each other in many hard-fought battles in the six years their NFL careers overlapped. Today, they’re partners in the many business ventures of their company Holt Brothers Inc. In this episode, they talk about being the rare brother combo to make it to the NFL, the (friendly) sibling rivalry that bonded them and fueled their fires to make it to the league. Torry made a name for himself as one of the key cogs in the “Greatest Show on Turf” Rams offense that won Super Bowl XXXIV, and he talks about the intangibles that made them great. When he retired it was younger brother Terrence who gave Torry the blueprint on how to navigate the transition, which eventually led them to becoming business partners. Today, the brothers run their company and their foundation - Holt Brothers Foundation - to honor their mom Ojetta, whom they lost to cancer. 

Topic timeline: 

2:52- what it was like growing up together

5:55 - Torry shares the Super Bowl connection to his “welcome to the NFL” moment

6:52 - Terrence recalls how he was welcomed to the NFL with a stiff arm 

9:25 - Torry talks about why he won’t fix his now famous mangled middle finger

12:05 - The brothers share their pride of bothy making it to the NFL 

16:53 - The Holt brothers and Roman share their real life attachment to the phrase “if you see it, you can be it” 

17:50 - Peanut and the Holt brothers revel in their stories of friendly competition amongst brothers 

22:56 - Torry talking about the experience of being on the Rams offense called “The Greatest Show on Turf” 

27:22 - Torry talks about whether he believes he’ll get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 

30:36 - Terrence talks about preparing for his post-NFL life while still playing, battling depression, and finding purpose after football 

38:12 - Torry talks about the expectations of being a professional ballplayer 

39:02 - Torry shares how health led him to retire from the NFL

40:56 - Terrence shares how he tutored Torry about the business world 

43:16 - The Holt brothers share the path to learning the business world and creating their construction company 

46:54 - Terrence gives advice to players about the importance of using their pro athlete experience in the business world 

51:07 - The Holt brothers share their plans for the future of their company “Holt Brothers Inc.” 

56:33 - The Holt Brothers talk about the promise to their mom they’re fulfilling through their “Holt Brothers Foundation” 

1:04:39 - The Holt brothers share the influence of their mom

*NOTE: Timecodes are approximate 

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