Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo are back with a special episode of NFL Total Access: The Locker Room. First, Michael Robinson discusses his organization, Excel to Excellence, which is designed to focus on youth development, leadership and fitness. Next, the guys break down the first half of the NFL season and also discuss the biggest surprises so far this season.

 

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Former NFL safety and Super Bowl champion Antoine Bethea joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to tell stories from his career in the league and discuss life after football. First, Bethea reveals the moment he learned why Peyton Manning was known as “The Sheriff,” talking about Manning laying down the law before Bethea’s first Super Bowl appearance and other moments from his time with the Colts. Next, Bethea goes into detail about his time at Howard University as a student-athlete and what he’s doing now with his action network HBCU Jump, assembled to promote the recruitment of top-tier high school and collegiate athletes to HBCU athletic programs. Then, Bethea speaks on the work he does in his community to make a difference. After that, Bethea recalls the impact Tony Dungy had on his career and life. Finally, we wrap up the show talking about the back half of Bethea’s career after he left Indianapolis.

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Former NFL running back Steven Jackson joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into his playing days. First, Jackson gives a locker room story about the biggest prank he's seen. Then, he talks about being the Rams all-time leading rusher and if he's ever felt like the forgotten man. After that, he talks about running backs he modeled his game after. Then, Jackson discusses his decision to leave the Rams after 9 seasons. Later, he talks about giving a speech to the Patriots locker room before an AFC Championship game. Then, Jackson discusses his role with the NFL Legends Community. To wrap up the show, he discusses if he considers himself a Hall of Famer.

 

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Former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into his hobbies and playing days. First, Bennett talks about his love for music and how he traveled with his hip hop group while playing in the NFL. Next, he discusses selling art and touches on his hobby of painting. After that, he gives a locker room story about former NFL edge rusher Charles Haley. Then, Bennett talks about his experience of having a brother that also played in the NFL in Michael Bennett. Following that, he explains how his relationship was with New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. To wrap up the show, Bennett emphasizes the importance of breaking norms in the NFL.

 

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Former San Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills linebacker Shawne Merriman joins Michael Robinson on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into his playing days. First, Merriman gives a locker room story about having to pay for an expensive dinner for the veterans when he was a rookie. Next, he tells a story about hitting former Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson too hard. Then, he talks about something people don't know about former Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers and to follow, discusses where his nickname came from. Next, he touches on the hardest hit he's ever taken. After that, Merriman explains how he ended up in Buffalo and then, picks who he would start a franchise with, quarterback Josh Allen or Justin Herbert? To wrap up the show, he goes into detail on the MMA organization he's working on, Lights Out Xtreme Fighting.

 

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Former NFL tight end Martellus Bennett joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into his playing days and post-NFL career. First, Bennett tells locker room stories from the year the Patriots overcame a 28-3 deficit to the Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Next, Bennett goes into detail about his philosophy surrounding creativity and the formation of The Imagination Agency. To wrap up the show, Bennett expands on his life and career since retiring from football.

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Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into playing for Andy Reid and stories from his playing days. First, McCoy gives a locker room story about former Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Asante Samuel. Then, McCoy talks about some funny stories involving Andy Reid. Following that, he discusses his departure from the Eagles. To wrap up the show, McCoy gives details about his trade to the Buffalo Bills and his initial reaction to it.

 

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Three-time Pro Bowler Kyle Long and his two-time Super Bowl Champion brother Chris Long join Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to reveal untold locker room stories from their time in the league. First, Kyle talks about starting fights in training camp to get out of practice early and finding tarantulas in the locker room. Next, Chris and Kyle discuss what it was like growing up with a Hall of Fame father in Howie Long. Next, Chris explains the partnership the Long brothers have with Miller Lite. Then Kyle tries to explain the early struggles the Kansas City Chiefs have experienced to start the 2021 season.

 

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Former Patriots VP of player personnel and former Chiefs general manager Scott Pioli joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to give insight into his days as a scout, stories of drafting Tom Brady and working with Bill Belichick. First, Pioli gives a locker room story from his early days as a scout with the Cleveland Browns. Then, he discusses his connection with Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, while working for the Patriots. After that, Pioli gives his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots Week 4 matchup. Next, he gives a flashback to the draft room in 2000, when the Patriots drafted Brady. Following that, Pioli talks about how the Patriots kept 4 quarterbacks on the roster and gives an evaluation of Brady early in his career. To wrap up the show, Pioli tells a story which describes Brady's incredible work ethic.

 

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Three-time Super Bowl champion LeGarrette Blount joins Michael Robinson and Mike Garafolo on NFL Total Access: The Locker Room to reveal untold stories from his time playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New England Patriots, and Philadelphia Eagles. First, Blount tells a story about how he maintained his weight without eating food provided by the team. Then he reveals what it was really like to be a part of the Patriots locker room during the 28-3 Super Bowl comeback against the Atlanta Falcons with stories of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Later, he talks about his transition to the Philadelphia Eagles, where he won another Super Bowl, this time against his former team in New England.

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