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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Lions All-Pro receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown joins Cam hours after agreeing to a 4-year, $120 million contract extension with the Detroit Lions. He shares with Cam why becoming the NFL's highest paid receiver is an "honor," but also how it's winning not money that still motivates him. He also talks about why he feels the Lions are setup for sustained success under head coach Dan Campbell and general manager Brad Holmes. And, Amon-Ra shares his journey of growing up in Germany has shaped the person he's become, and how his family prepared him to handle the big stage. 
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Amon-Ra St. Brown on being the NFL's top paid receiver, how the Lions are coming for the NFC throne

Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring standout interviews from Season 1. 
In this week's special installment, Cam sits down with none other than All-Pro safety and fellow Saints teammate, Tyrann Mathieu. Tyrann opens up about the unique experience of playing in his hometown of New Orleans, and the personal connection to why he wears No. 32. Cam salutes Tyrann's Walter Payton Man of the Year nomination for his contributions off the field. Then, Tyrann opens up about the importance of prioritizing mental health amidst the demands of professional football. 
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Tyrann Mathieu on  Why His #32 is Personal, Prioritizing his Mental Health, and New Orleans Slang (ENCORE)

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham in the NFL Media podcast studio in Los Angeles. Cam kicks things off by congratulating Brandon on signing a one-year contract extension for the 2024 season. Brandon shares the time he nearly signed with the New York Giants in 2015 and the chip on his shoulder that fuels him to this day. Then Brandon reminisces on his iconic strip-sack against Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII and reflects on the special chemistry of the 2017 Eagles team.
To wrap up the episode, Cam fires off some quick-hitter questions. 
 
00:04 Start of interview 
00:31 Cam congratulates Brandon on signing a one-year contract extension
1:21 Brandon talks about how it feels going into year 15
2:14 Brandon explains why Jalen Hurts was the first person he requested to call after signing his one-year extension
3:38 Brandon talks about playing his entire career with the Philadelphia Eagles
7:48 Brandon talks about building a culture in the locker room with a core group 
12:22 Brandon reminisces on his strip-sack against Tom Brady in Super Bowl LII
14:34 Brandon shares what he would tell his rookie self 
17:24 Brandon shares why he almost signed with the New York Giants 
21:25 Brandon reflects on the special chemistry of the 2017 Eagles team
25:15 Brandon talks about the Broadcast Workshop and what he hopes to get out of it
26:18 Quick hitter questions 
29:27 End of interview
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Brandon Graham on Contract Extension, Iconic Tom Brady Strip-Sack, and the Big Chip on His Shoulder

On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton in the NFL Media podcast studio in Los Angeles. Cam and Andy dive into the 2011 draft class, sharing their perspectives on why they believe it stands as the best draft class to date. Cam then poses a thought-provoking question to Andy: if there was a hypothetical draft do-over, where does he think he'd be selected? 
The conversation then delves into Andy’s role on the Panthers as the backup quarterback to Bryce Young. Andy points to a game where he witnessed a promising sign from Bryce Young. Then, Andy discusses how many years he thinks he has left in the tank and a second-act endeavor that piques his interest. 
 
00:00 Start of Interview
1:49 Andy shares his off-season travels 
3:10 Andy discusses his off-season preparations 
4:02 Andy’s thoughts on the 2011 draft class 
7:01 Andy's thoughts on where he’d be selected if there was a hypothetical draft do-over
8:03 Andy discusses how the NFL has evolved over the years 
10:11 Andy talks about his role on the Panthers 
12:17 Andy points to a game where he witnessed a promising sign from Bryce Young
13:59 Andy explains how he stays prepared by playing tennis in the off-season.
15:30 Andy talks about how much longer he wants to play 
16:18 Andy talks about a second-act endeavor that piques his interest
18:21 Andy’s thoughts on wins being a quarterback stat
21:10 End of interview
*NOTE: Time codes are approximate.
 
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Andy Dalton on 2011 Draft Class, Promising Sign From Bryce Young, and Second-Act Endeavor

Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring standout interviews from Season 1. 
This week, Cam is revisiting his conversation with none other than his former teammate and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. 
In this interview, Cam and Drew discuss the possibilities of teaming up for Flag Football in the 2028 Olympics. Drew shares whether or not he still has the arm strength to compete in the NFL. He then breaks down why he believes Brock Purdy and Tua Tagovailoa are the two quarterbacks in the NFL most comparable to himself. Delving into the ups and downs of the New Orleans Saints' season, Drew provides his observations and analysis. Then, Drew and Cam explore the importance of veteran leadership, drawing from Drew's own experiences. 
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