Patriots legend Tedy Bruschi joins the Glue Guys to share how he went from wearing tennis shoes to football tryouts to becoming one of the most feared defenders in NFL history. Tedy learned different kinds of strength from three Hall of Fame coaches—Bill Parcell, Pete Carroll, and Bill Belichick. But when a stroke threatened his life at the peak of his career, this three-time Super Bowl champion discovered a power no coach had taught him: the strength that comes from the team around you. Join Alex, Shane, and Ravi as Tedy reveals how this lesson transformed not just his recovery but his understanding of what it truly means to be unbeatable.

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Show Notes:

(00:00:00) Learn About Ramp

(00:03:19) High School Football Journey

(00:05:22) College Recruitment and Challenges

(00:10:05) Transition to the NFL

(00:15:00) Rookie Year and Learning Curve

(00:27:06) Coaching Transitions and Growth

(00:32:07) Belichick's Leadership Style

(00:33:39) The Struggles of Early Belichick Era

(00:34:56) Building a Winning Culture

(00:36:37) The Importance of Team Synergy

(00:37:49) Belichick's Unique Approach to Coaching

(00:41:26) The Role of Fortune in Success

(00:43:31) Teddy Bruschi's Stroke and Recovery

(00:47:41) Rehabilitation and Family Support

(00:53:29) Returning to Football After Stroke

(01:01:42) Retirement and Reflections