The Michael Irvin Podcast

Playmaker chats with Super Bowl LV winner Mike Evans! FIRST, Mike takes us thru his week in Tampa! NEXT, Mike & Mike (27:15) discuss Super Bowl LV, his experience in the boat parade, texts from Tom Brady during SB week, passing Randy Moss for 7 straight 1k seasons, his thoughts on restructuring his contract, how his father's tragic death propels him forward, his relationship with Coach Bruce Arians, the diverse coaching staff, lessons he's learned from Tom Brady, thoughts on his future, and his philanthropic work with the "Mike Evans Family Foundation". PLUS, Mike crowns the real MVP, "The Playmaker of the Super Bowl".(01:05:05)

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Playmaker chats with #55 about Super Bowl 55! Mike opens the show discussing the Matthew Stafford/Jared Goff trade, & gives his take on Brett Favre & Dick Vermeil's comments on Deshaun Watson(10:30). NEXT, Mike & Willie McGinest(20:45) discuss Brady's first Super Bowl against the Rams(22:45), the "Brady vs Belichick" narrative(26:40), the "young goat" oxymoron(33:40), Tom's rookie year(37:25), a Tom Brady headbutting story(42:00), and they break down the key factors for Super Bowl 55(44:40)! PLUS, Michael shares a word on Marty Schottenheimer(01:00:00).

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Michael Irvin chats with Kansas City Chiefs Legend Tony Gonzalez! (33:40)

FIRST, Mike breaks down Bills @ Chiefs (1:20), Travis Kelce breaking Mike's Championship Round Reception record(3:55), Bucs @ Packers(11:30), Aaron Rodgers rumors(18:18), expected QB movement around the league(22:12), SB LV Pre-Preview(26:00), and Bell & Brown both make the Super Bowl(30:00).

NEXT, The Playmaker chats with fellow 88 Tony Gonzalez(33:40) about Brady's continued success(36:45), Aaron Rodgers situation(44:40), break down os Super Bowl LV(51:37), his Top three TEs (50:10), Deshaun Watson's beef with the Texans(55:00), Lions decision to move Matthew Stafford(58:40), and his Super Bowl X-Factor!(01:08:55).

PLUS, Mike reacts to Jason Witten's retirement announcement(01:13:00), and crowns the Conference Championship Round Playmaker of the Week!!(01:15:05)

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Michael Irvin chats with Baltimore Ravens DT Calais Campbell! (35:10) FIRST, Mike reviews last Sunday's Divisional Round(4:00), previews the Conference Championship Round(18:12), and Max Holloway's record breaking win over Calvin Kattar in the UFC(27:00). NEXT, Mike & Calais discuss Sunday’s loss to the Bills (38:42), the Ravens season, his move to Baltimore(41:20), his first impressions of Lamar Jackson (48:15) & his future, how many seasons he has left(54:00), Phillip Rivers’ career(01:05:30), and the guys preview Sunday’s games(58:45)! Hear Calais’ thoughts on the toughest running backs he faced in his career(43:26), former teammates Tyrann Mathieu & Leonard Fournette(01:01:40), and who makes it to Super Bowl LV! PLUS, Mike shares his thoughts on Phillip Rivers' retirement (01:09:20) announcement, and crowns the "Divisional Round Playmaker of the Week"!(01:14:10)

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Michael chats with his QB Troy Aikman about the Cowboys new hire! FIRST, Michael discusses Nick Saban's 7th National Title(1:20), Jaylen Waddle's return(5:10), Cowboys hiring Dan Quinn(8:23), Eagles firing HC Doug Pederson(10:56), and he breaks down this weekend's Divisional Round - Rams @ Packers (13:23), Ravens @ Colts (17:50), Browns @ Chiefs (21:38), & Bucs @ Saints (23:50)!

NEXT, Playmaker chats with Troy Aikman (28:30) about his first ever game in the broadcast booth(30:55), the Cowboys hiring Dan Quinn as Defensive Coordinator(37:20), Eagles firing Head Coach Doug Pederson(39:42), Taylor Heinicke’s performance against the Bucs(44:55), and the guys break down the Divisional Round!(46:24)

Hear Troy’s thoughts on Tom Brady & Antonio Brown(34:17), Carson Wentz(40:51), the Rams key to beating the Packers in Lambeau(46:24), Ravens @ Bills(47:41), Baker Mayfield(54:50), Brees vs Brady(58:54), Drew Brees’ legacy(01:03:20), and who he thinks is the team to beat the Chiefs!(57:46)

PLUS, don't miss Mike's Super Wild Card Weekend "Playmaker Of The Week" (01:05:50)!

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Playoff time! So Mike called up not one but TWO fellow Hall of Famers to help kick this off! The Playmaker chats with Eric Dickerson (29:00) about Derrick Henry becoming the 8th player to reach the 2k rushing mark in a season, and Warren Sapp (48:10) about his Tampa Bay Bucs' chances to be the first team to take home the ship in their own city! FIRST, Mike breaks down EVERY game for Wild Card Weekend, and who he thinks will move on. THEN, Mike chats with Eric Dickerson about Derrick Henry's 2k accomplishment, Cooper Kupp's return for the Rams, Jared Goff & John Wolford, the MVP, and the Rams chances in Seattle! NEXT, Mike checks in with fellow Miami Hurricane Warren Sapp about his Bucs' shot at the ship, who he thinks is the best defense in the playoffs, what teams have the best shot of winning it all, Chase Young, and more! PLUS, Mike crowns the "Playmaker Of The Year" (01:12:40) for the 2020 season.

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Michael chats with Cleveland Browns WR Rashard Higgins! Michael discusses the Cowboys playoff hopes, Alvin Kamara's six TDs on Xmas, Dwayne Haskins being waived by WFT, Fitzmagic's comeback win over the Raiders, the Steelers comeback win over the Colts, and more in "Big Deal, No Big Deal". PLUS, Playmaker chats with Rashard Higgins (19:00) about why he and other receivers were held out of last week's game & current status. Mike & Rashard talk about this season for the Browns, his relationship with Baker Mayfield & Jarvis Landry, his journey with the team the last four years, this week's game vs the Steelers, playoff hopes, and more! Don't miss the "Playmaker of the Week" at the end of the podcast! (48:30)

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Michael opens the show by paying tribute to the late Kevin Greene. Dwayne Hawkins, the Steelers' 3-game slide, Cowboys win over the 49ers, the Bills win AFC East for the first time in 25 years, Patriots miss the playoffs, and the Jets win over the Rams lead the headlines in "Big Deal, No Big Deal" (5:45). PLUS, The Playmaker chats with Buffalo Bills star Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs! (24:00) Stef talks about the inspiration behind the letter to his younger brother Trevon Diggs of the Cowboys(24:30), his experience since arriving in Buffalo (30:30), his exit from Minnesota (33:00), building a relationship with QB Josh Allen (43:55) & why he says it works so well, his relationship with his former QBs (48:00), how other receivers Cole Beasley & John Brown embraced him (37:00), his thoughts on the Chiefs(41:31), Clinching the AFC East (49:50), the Bills-Pats rivalry (52:40), and so much more! Finally, Mike puts the spotlight on "The Playmakers of the Week" (57:18).

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Michael Irvin discusses the wild Ravens/Browns MNF game, Jalen Hurts debut, the Packers clinching NFC North title, the Cowboys win, Rob Gronkowski passes Calvin Johnson, & the Colts top Raiders in "Big Deal, No Big Deal". PLUS, Playmaker chats with Tampa Bay Bucs RB LeSean McCoy! (15:40) The Playmaker & Shady talk about this year’s Bucs, his early years playing with Michael Vick, going from playing with Patrick Mahomes to Tom Brady, his relationship with Antonio Brown & what his addition to the team has been like, his relationship with Chiefs Coach Andy Reid, the Bucs remaining schedule & Super Bowl hopes, how he got his nickname “Shady”, playing during COVID without fans, the Bucs’ WR core, & his future in football! Hear LeSean talk about the different leadership styles of Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady, his thoughts on Bills QB Josh Allen, his relationship with Frank Gore, how his team role has changed over the years, and more! PLUS, who's the Playmaker of the Week?

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Michael discusses Aaron Rodgers’ latest milestone, why he thinks Carson Wentz may never start another game for Philly(2:19), Rams win over Cards, Steelers no longer undefeated, Baker Mayfield’s big weekend, Giants win over the Seahawks in “Big Deal, No Big Deal”. PLUS, The Playmaker chats with Arizona Cardinals WR, future HOF’er & all around class act - Larry Fitzgerald! (18:30) Larry talks about his first day back at practice after having Covid-19(21:25), the up & down season for the Cards, playing with Kyler Murray & DeAndre Hopkins, how he feels the NFL has handled COVID, his thoughts on the top receivers in the league(48:00), how close he feels the Cards are from a Super Bowl(01:01:10), the NFC West this year, and the game against the Giants this week!(01:08:20) Hear Larry describe life as ball boy for the Vikings at 12 y/o, getting to learn from Cris Carter & Randy Moss(36:30), as well as Kirby Puckett & Kevin Garnett, and who he says is the toughest player he ever faced(01:05:15)! Make sure you catch Mike’s “Playmaker of the Week” at the end of the episode! (01:10:55)

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