The Michael Irvin Podcast

Michael Irvin & Kurt Warner get you ready for the NFL Draft! First, Mike discusses this year's quarterback-heavy draft, a few of the NFL's new rule changes, a potential issues with number changes, and a sendoff for Alex Smith in this week's "MIP Report". Next, Playmaker invites fellow Hall Of Famer & NFL GameDay co-host Kurt Warner (22:15) to break down his Top 5 QB's in next week's NFL Draft(41:20)! Mike & Kurt discuss Alex Smith's legacy(24:00), how Alex Smith & Aaron Rodgers' paths in the NFL differed(27:05), how Kurt views the number changes(37:15), the new age Quarterback(48:00), how teams view a Quarterback's processing & how he views each QB. PLUS, Kurt gives his scouting report on each of his top 5 QBs (42:48) - Trevor Lawrence(01:19:30), Zack Wilson(01:11:00), Justin Fields(54:10), Mac Jones(01:00:50), & Trey Lance(42:45).

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Playmaker chats with Jaguars HC Urban Meyer about their plans for the NFL Draft! First, Mike discusses Julian Edelman's retirement & Hall Of Fame status, proposes a new idea for receivers in the Hall Of Fame, why he doesn't like teams opting out of voluntary workouts, and Conor McGregor x Dustin Poirier III in this week's "MIP Report". Next, Mike then chats with Jags HC Urban Meyer (29:20) about their plans for the No. 1 pick in the draft(33:35), his biggest obstacles transitioning from College to Pro(35:40), his relationship with Jimmy Johnson, how he plans to change the team culture(37:05), what went into his decision to finally try the NFL(42:42), issues he has with College Football(48:27), what he sees in Trevor Lawrence (56:26), Alex Smith (01:04:33), and so much more!

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Today on the "MIP Report", Playmaker reacts to the Final Four & National Championship games, and gives his thoughts on the Jets decision to trade QB Sam Darnold to the Panthers; plus new developments in the Deshaun Watson story. Then, Michael Irvin chats with Steelers star WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (15:30) about his decision to resign with Pittsburgh, why he chose less money to stay, his conversations with Big Ben, where he WOULD’VE gone had he not chose to stay, his thoughts on last season – their 11-0 start versus how it ended, thoughts on the upcoming draft, and more! Hear JuJu discuss where his relationship stands with Antonio Brown(34:25), his TikTok controversy and media reaction, relationship with Chase Claypool, Mike Tomlin tales, and how he went from John Smith, to JuJu Smith-Schuster!

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Michael Irvin breaks down the implications of the newly adopted 17-game season, the Tampa Bay Bucs re-signing all 22 starters (12:35) & Antonio Brown's current situation in "The MIP Report". PLUS, Michael chats with Dallas Mavs Owner Mark Cuban (21:20) about a deal that never got done, his hurdles to buying the Mavs, their 2011 championship run, how Dirk Nowitzki changed the league, the rise of Luka Doncic, the Kristaps Porzingis trade rumors, his relationship with Cowboys Owner Jerry Jones, his opinion on the Nets (40:00), Covid vaccines & the return of fans (41:15), and what he would've handled the COVID-19 pandemic if he were president(42:45).

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Not one but TWO Up-And-Coming NFL Superstars join the MIP! Michael starts the show with a brand new segment, "The MIP Report"! Today on The MIP Report, Playmaker discusses Brett Favre's pain killer addiction admission on his podcast "Bolling with Favre"(2:30), and what the Dallas Cowboys NEED to do in the upcoming 2021 Draft! (8:20)

Next, Michael chats with Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor (16:30) about his draft process last year, his rookie season, a funny Phillip Rivers story(22:40), his reaction to QB Carson Wentz signing with the team(25:45), T.Y. Hilton's re-signing, relationship with WR Michael Pittman, and more!

Then, Michael chats with Alabama CB Pat Surtain II & his father, former NFL'er Pat Surtain Sr. (33:20) about the 2021 NFL Draft process, their relationship, Pat Jr.'s upbringing, his pro day, Michael makes his pitch for the Cowboys, the possibility of teaming back up with former teammate Trevon Diggs on the Cowboys, what he brings to the table coming from Alabama, playing for Nick Saban, and much more!

NEXT WEEK, Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban!

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Michael Irvin chats with the Original Insider & FOX host Jay Glazer about his work in the mental health space, Drew Brees retirement, and more! FIRST, Mike's talking the scariest move he's seen so far in Free Agency, bids farewell to Andy Dalton(5:18), the Deshaun Watson allegations, Texans signing QB Tyrod Taylor(8:12), and Belichick's master plan in New England(10:00). Next, Michael chats with Jay Glazer(13:55) about his lifelong friendship with Michael Strahan, his own mental health journey, the genesis of his MVP group (Merging Vets & Players), issues players & veterans face after playing/service, Chuck Lidell & Randy Couture tales, conversations with Drew Brees (41:20) around his retirement, the evolution of the sports reporting business, and much more! PLUS, Playmaker gives a proper sendoff to the future Hall of Famer - Drew Brees. (57:35)

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Michael Irvin chats with Chicago Bears WR Allen Robinson - ten minutes after being Franchise Tagged! Mike starts off the show celebrating Dak Prescott's new contract with the Cowboys, his Dak Prescott/Tom Brady comparison analogy, and he comments on other non-tagging situations(16:45). Mike catches up with Allen Robinson (21:20) right after hearing the news he had been franchise tagged by the Bears. Michael asks Allen's thoughts on the situation, how he felt through the process, Free Agency, long-term aspirations, his Andre Drummond tweet, thoughts his QBs Nick Foles & MItchell Trubisky(46:40), the Russell Wilson/Bears rumors(53:00), and more!

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Mike starts off the show addressing his comments about the Dak Prescott situation in Dallas, plus Russell Wilson's camp 'not' asking for a trade but giving teams he's willing to go to, and JJ Watt electing to go to the Arizona Cardinals after being granted his release from the Texans. PLUS, Mike covers it ALL with former UFC welterweight champ Colby Covington! From his desire to rematch Kamaru Usman, the fight with Jorge Masvidal, his next moves, his beef with LeBron James, his pornstar nickname, what he thinks of Jake & Logan Paul in boxing, and his predictions for UFC 259! Colby also talks about his controversial last fight with Usman, Amanda Nunez & Rhonda Rousey's legacies, and the last time he talked to Trump.

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Michael Irvin chats with friend & NFL Network co-host Rich Eisen about the wild 2020 NFL Season we experienced. From how it started, to how it ended; Michael & Rich relive great moments on NFL GameDay, their experience at Super Bowl LV, the social injustice movement & personal experiences, the heavy offseason QB movement, "Tom Brady effect" and ramifications, the Rams/Lions trade, Carson Wentz to the Colts, and Patrick Mahomes vs. the new threshold of greatness. Hear Rich's thoughts on the Stafford/Goff trade & why he likes the move for both teams, Michael Pittman not giving up his number for Carson Wentz, the kid at Cam Newton's camp, his stand-up comedy days, and more! Rich tells us about his first ever Super Bowl experience, how this Super Bowl compares to others, his journey into broadcasting and memories of working alongside the late-great Stuart Scott! PLUS, the Dez catch, the tuck rule, the end zone rule, Friends, Seinfeld, and more from the master of articulating of the human journey.

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The Super Bowl LV parade continues on the MIP with Bucs Head Coach Bruce Arians! FIRST, Mike talks about JJ Watt's release from the Texans, Russell Wilson's camp upset in Seattle, and the looming Dak Prescott situation in Dallas. NEXT, Playmaker chats with Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians(22:30) about the victory, the boat parade, his aspirations to keep the team together, Tom's pre-game speech(29:30), his diverse coaching staff, the team's social injustice initiative, his journey with great QBs, the "No Risk It, No Biscuit Offense", the moment he knew the Bucs would land Tom Brady(43:00), Antonio Brown's path to signing with the team(45:00), Mike Evans' record year(48:45), the "Goin for Two" slogan, and his long journey of coaching. Hear coach describe the process of recruiting Tom Brady, helping Mike Evans reach his record 7th 1,000 yard season, and more!

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