On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we're joined by Clemson legends and former Steelers Pro Bowl LB Levon Kirkland, NFL Stats Guru Russell Baxter, and Florida A&M Head Coach Willie Simmons. Plus, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 2 in the NFL.

This week we put our Spotlight on the Positive on Texans LB Whitney Mercilus and Falcons Owner Arthur Blank and their CEO Steve Cannon.

Former Georgia, Dolphins, Chargers, and Rams TE Randy McMichael shares his thoughts on this former teams and what to expect this season on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Paul Alexander, AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host shares his thoughts and insights into what to expect from the Steelers this season.

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins leads us through our 5 Star Picks of the Week for Week 1 in the NFL.

Randy Minniear, former Purdue, Giants, & Browns FB, NFL Alumni Chairman of the Board Emeritus, and Thursday Night Tailgate Guest Hall of Famer, joins us on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate. Hear Randy's insights on all 3 of his former teams plus the story of how the Browns traded Paul Warfield for a 1st round pick from the Dolphins that landed them Purdue QB Mike Phipps.

We kickoff the NFL's 100th season and our 8th with former Purdue, Giants, & Browns FB Randy Minniear, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, AT&T Sports Net Pittsburgh Host Paul Alexander, and former Georgia, Dolphins, Chargers, and Rams TE Randy McMichael.

We sat down with Atlanta Falcons CEO Steve Cannon and talked about his military experience. He talked about his decision to attend West Point and his experience as a 1st Lieutenant in the US Army, plus being stationed on the border of West Germany and the Czech Republic when the cold war ended. Steve talked about his series of fortunate breaks which led to his becoming CEO of Mercedes Benz North America and being at the right place at the right time to become CEO of Arthur Blank Group LLC. 

Steve shares his passion for supporting military Veterans and their families through programs like the Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund and Children of Fallen Patriots. He also looked ahead to this season for the Falcons and his expectations. Hear all of that and much more on this special segment of Thursday Night Tailgate NFL Podcast.

Vic White, Keyboard Player for Journey Tribute Band Resurrection and Lifelong Steelers fan, updates us on the band's current tour plus his thoughts on the upcoming NFL season on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

On a Happy Birthday to Chris edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we go Steelers heavy with guests: AT&T Sport Net Host Paul Alexander, plus Steelers legends Tim Worley, Greg Lloyd, Rocky Bleier, and Randy Fuller.