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Getty Images National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast After a disappointing end to an up-and-down four-year career with the N.Y. Jets, offensive lineman Adrian Jones just wanted another opportunity. Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herm Edwards (who drafted Adrian when he was coaching in New York) gave him that chance. Adrian has resurrected his career in KCMO and reunited with coach Edwards, where he s the starting right guard on an offensive line that blazes a trail for superstar running back (and this week s FedEx Ground Player of the Week) Larry Johnson. I caught up with AJ after practice today to talk about the Chiefs impressive Week 4 win over Denver and the road back from an 0-3 start. 0:08 - Chiefs upset previously unbeaten Denver to get their first win 0:54 - No time for rebuilding in the National Football League 1:32 - As the offensive line goes, so goes running back Larry Johnson 2:04 - One chapter ends in New York, another begins in Kansas City 2:54 - Adrian s hard work earned him a starting spot on the O-line 3:00 - Comparing Kansas City and New York City 3:32 - Herm Edwards believed in Adrian enough to pick him twice 4:17 - Coach Edwards encourages the Chiefs to play with emotion 4:54 - Getting that first win offers a small sigh of relief 5:22 - Appreciating life more after a car accident ten years ago 6:34 - Adrian never really considered himself an NFL prospect 7:18 - Previewing Sunday s game vs. the Carolina Panthers Links: KCChiefs.com, NFL.com Tags: Adrian Jones, herm-edwards, Kansas City ChiefsShare This

Getty Images National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast N.Y. Jets defensive back Darrelle Revis is destined to be one of the NFL s best. After a successful rookie campaign that saw him start all 16 games and earn a spot on the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie team, Darrelle began this 2008 season on the right foot with a memorable first interception an acrobatic, game-clinching INT in the endzone to ice last Sunday s 20-14 Kickoff Weekend victory over the Miami Dolphins. I spoke with Darrelle on the phone from the Jets locker room during the team s afternoon media availability today. 0:10 - Game-clinching INT beats the Dolphins on Kickoff Weekend 0:37 - Unusual to see Chad Pennington in a Dolphins uniform 1:00 - Offseason additions and the mood of the team compared to last year 1:23 - With Brett Favre, the Jets are legit playoff contenders 1:44 - Tom Brady s out but the Patriots still have plenty of playmakers 2:18 - It s only Week 2, but this is a big division game for the Jets 2:47 - Darrelle s progression from rookie to second season 3:17 - Personal goals and off-season prep for the 2008 season Links: NewYorkJets.com, NFL.com Share This

National Football League Blogcast, NFL Blogcast Celebrating 20 years of innovation and counting, Madden NFL 09 delivers its most complete NFL football package ever. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or picking up the game for the first time, players of all skill levels will enjoy a unique, yet challenging experience with the innovative Adaptive Difficulty Engine, which tailors the game to match your playing style. Instantly improve your game with the all-new virtual Training Center or incorporate feedback with EA Sports BackTrack, allowing you to learn from your mistakes on the fly. With a new broadcast presentation and online leagues, plus more than 85 new features and enhancements, Madden NFL 09 is the most authentic and adaptable game in sports video game history. I caught up with Madden NFL 09 lead producer Ryan Ferwerda to talk about the game. 0:14 - Ryan Ferwerda appears in the Madden NFL 09 demo 0:57 - Madden NFL 09, the first sports game that adapts to you 2:40 - Your Madden IQ changes depending on how you play 3:50 - Cover athlete Brett Favre as a Green Bay Packer and N.Y. Jet 5:39 - Already hard at work on Madden NFL 10 6:13 - Madden s NFL player rating system is based on tons of information 8:02 - Madden NFL XX Years and the next 20 years of Madden NFL 9:02 - Online forums and the value of gamer/fan input Links: Madden NFL 09 Tags: EA Sports, Madden 09, Madden 09 roster update, Madden NFL 09, Ryan-FerwerdaShare This

Getty Images Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL Guest blogcaster Lloyd Vance (Taking it to the House) caught up with Philadelphia Eagles RB Tony Hunt from Eagles minicamp yesterday. A big, physical back, Tony enters his second season in Philadelphia after spending most of his rookie campaign learning the intricacies of the Eagles offense. Tags: Philadelphia Eagles, Tony HuntShare This

Photo OU Athletics Department Blogcasting the National Football League, Blogcasting the NFL NFL Draft prospect D.J. Wolfe not only plays the game of football better than most, he also understands it more than the next guy. Having worked three different positions with the Oklahoma Sooners, he knows what each player should be doing. D.J. eventually found a home at safety where he had an outstanding senior season with 87 tackles and four interceptions as OU advanced to the Fiesta Bowl. With his Senior Bowl, Scouting Combine and Pro Day behind him, D.J. took some time to talk about his NFL future. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), D.J. Wolfe (NFL Draft prospect) 0:25 - Relaxing and waiting for the 2008 NFL Draft 0:50 - Workouts and interviews are complete 1:18 - Difficult and quick transition from a Fiesta Bowl loss to Draft prep 2:09 - Meeting and getting to know fellow athletes at the Senior Bowl 2:33 - Other than a disappointing 40, Scouting Combine performance was solid 3:13 - Familiarity of surroundings makes Pro Day more comfortable for most 3:42 - Ideal playing weight is around 205 4:07 - Diversity, playing three positions at Oklahoma 4:35 - Most comfortable at safety and being in on every play 4:52 - Pre-Draft rankings One team needs to fall in love with you 5:55 - Some teams have shown a particular interest 6:43 - Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith and Deion Sanders were favorites 7:16 - Knowledge of the game is his greatest asset to offer an NFL team 8:32 - NFL Draft prep has been a once in a lifetime experience Links: NFL.com/Draft, SoonerSports.com Tags: D.J. Wolfe, NFL Draft, Oklahoma SoonersShare This

The NFL Scouting Combine is the annual job fair for more than 300 prospective new NFL players. For six straight days from the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, players are put through a series of drills, tests and interviews with more than 600 NFL personnel including head coaches, general managers and scouts. From just outside the Media Work Room at the Indiana Convention Center, I sat down with NFL Draft Scout senior analyst Rob Rang to get his thoughts on this Class of 2008.

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The NFL Scouting Combine is the annual job fair for more than 300 prospective new NFL players. For six straight days from the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, players are put through a series of drills, tests and interviews with more than 600 NFL personnel including head coaches, general managers and scouts. From just outside the Media Work Room at the Indiana Convention Center, I sat down with NFL Draft Scout senior analyst Rob Rang to get his thoughts on this Class of 2008. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Rob Rang (guest) 0:29 - Defensive tackles Sedrick Ellis (USC) and Glenn Dorsey (LSU) 1:43 - No obvious front-runner in this year s Draft class 3:02 - Boston College QB Matt Ryan leads the quarterbacks 4:18 - Offensive tackle is the strongest position in this Draft class 5:15 - Offensive guard, safety and inside linebacker are weak 6:16 - Some players can improve their standing with a good workout 7:40 - Sleeper picks: WR Donnie Avery, RB Chris Johnson, 8:44 - Rob s Mock Draft might change on poor workout or character 10:00 - Rob s only sleeping a couple hours a day during Combine time Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: NFL.com, NFLDraftScout.com Tags: NFL Scouting Combine, rca-dome, rob-rangShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The NFL Scouting Combine is the annual job fair for more than 300 prospective new NFL players. For six straight days from the RCA Dome in Indianapolis, players are put through a series of drills, tests and interviews with more than 600 NFL personnel including head coaches, general managers and scouts. From just outside the Media Work Room at the Indiana Convention Center, I sat down with NFL Draft Scout senior analyst Rob Rang to get his thoughts on this Class of 2008. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Rob Rang (guest) 0:29 - Defensive tackles Sedrick Ellis (USC) and Glenn Dorsey (LSU) 1:43 - No obvious front-runner in this year s Draft class 3:02 - Boston College QB Matt Ryan leads the quarterbacks 4:18 - Offensive tackle is the strongest position in this Draft class 5:15 - Offensive guard, safety and inside linebacker are weak 6:16 - Some players can improve their standing with a good workout 7:40 - Sleeper picks: WR Donnie Avery, RB Chris Johnson, 8:44 - Rob s Mock Draft might change on poor workout or character 10:00 - Rob s only sleeping a couple hours a day during Combine time Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: NFL.com, NFLDraftScout.com Tags: NFL Scouting Combine, rca-dome, rob-rangShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL For the New England Patriots it was simple win one more game and complete the greatest season in the history of the NFL. For the N.Y. Giants, the task was gargantuan beat the undefeated Patriots and shock the world. In arguably one of the greatest Super Bowl upsets of all-time, game MVP Eli Manning and the N.Y. Giants did shock the world, coming from behind to beat the unbeatable New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII. In this SBXLII Review episode, BPR NFL analyst Lloyd Vance and I run through the vitals of the Giants victory. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst) 0:28 - Reaction to the upset Super Bowl XLII win: Giants 17, Patriots 14 1:27 - Giants defense should share MVP honors with QB Eli Manning 2:27 - Remarkable conclusion to the 2007 season for Giants 3:16 - Eli Manning s top-notch play led the Giants through the playoffs 4:45 - Giants learned to play Patriots brand of ultimate team football 5:47 - For the Patriots, a lot of questions left unanswered in an 18-1 finish Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: Patriots.com, Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: 103, 68, 71Share This

AP Photo/Eric Gay Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL For the New England Patriots it was simple win one more game and complete the greatest season in the history of the NFL. For the N.Y. Giants, the task was gargantuan beat the undefeated Patriots and shock the world. In arguably one of the greatest Super Bowl upsets of all-time, game MVP Eli Manning and the N.Y. Giants did shock the world, coming from behind to beat the unbeatable New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII. In this SBXLII Review episode, BPR NFL analyst Lloyd Vance and I run through the vitals of the Giants victory. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst) 0:28 - Reaction to the upset Super Bowl XLII win: Giants 17, Patriots 14 1:27 - Giants defense should share MVP honors with QB Eli Manning 2:27 - Remarkable conclusion to the 2007 season for Giants 3:16 - Eli Manning s top-notch play led the Giants through the playoffs 4:45 - Giants learned to play Patriots brand of ultimate team football 5:47 - For the Patriots, a lot of questions left unanswered in an 18-1 finish Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: Patriots.com, Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: N.Y. Giants, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XLIIShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The New England Patriots are one win away from a perfect 19-0 season and a Super Bowl Championship. It would be an historical accomplishment of gargantuan proportions. The only thing standing in their way? The N.Y. Giants who have a newfound confidence with three straight road playoff wins. In this special Super Bowl XLII edition, I am joined by BPR NFL analysts Lloyd Vance and John Huber to examine the game and make our predictions. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst), John Huber (BPR NFL analyst) 0:39 - Patriots offense vs. Giants defense 4:17 - Eliminating Randy Moss is difficult but can be done 6:08 - Giants offense vs. Patriots defense 10:19 - Plaxico Burress doesn t practice with injuries 11:36 - Rating the kickers, Steven Gostkowski and Lawrence Tynes 12:39 - Special teams, kickoff and punt return importance 13:56 - The head coaches, Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin 15:43 - The Patriots have more Super Bowl experience 18:41 - BPR predictions, a clean sweep for the Patriots Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: Patriots.com, Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: 103, 68, 71Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The New England Patriots are one win away from a perfect 19-0 season and a Super Bowl Championship. It would be an historical accomplishment of gargantuan proportions. The only thing standing in their way? The N.Y. Giants who have a newfound confidence with three straight road playoff wins. In this special Super Bowl XLII edition, I am joined by BPR NFL analysts Lloyd Vance and John Huber to examine the game and make our predictions. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst), John Huber (BPR NFL analyst) 0:39 - Patriots offense vs. Giants defense 4:17 - Eliminating Randy Moss is difficult but can be done 6:08 - Giants offense vs. Patriots defense 10:19 - Plaxico Burress doesn t practice with injuries 11:36 - Rating the kickers, Steven Gostkowski and Lawrence Tynes 12:39 - Special teams, kickoff and punt return importance 13:56 - The head coaches, Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin 15:43 - The Patriots have more Super Bowl experience 18:41 - BPR predictions, a clean sweep for the Patriots Sponsor: Under Armour Trainer Links: Patriots.com, Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: N.Y. Giants, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XLIIShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The New England Patriots are one win away from a perfect 19-0 season and a Super Bowl Championship. It would be an historical accomplishment of gargantuan proportions. The only thing standing in their way? The N.Y. Giants who have a newfound confidence with three straight road playoff wins. In this special Super Bowl XLII edition, I am joined by BPR NFL analysts Lloyd Vance and John Huber to examine the game and make our predictions. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst), John Huber (BPR NFL analyst) 0:39 - Patriots offense vs. Giants defense 4:17 - Eliminating Randy Moss is difficult but can be done 6:08 - Giants offense vs. Patriots defense 10:19 - Plaxico Burress doesn t practice with injuries 11:36 - Rating the kickers, Steven Gostkowski and Lawrence Tynes 12:39 - Special teams, kickoff and punt return importance 13:56 - The head coaches, Bill Belichick and Tom Coughlin 15:43 - The Patriots have more Super Bowl experience 18:41 - BPR predictions, a clean sweep for the Patriots Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Patriots.com, Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: N.Y. Giants, New England Patriots, Super Bowl XLIIShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL When the N.Y. Giants started the 2007 season 0-2, nobody outside of their locker room gave them a chance to get to the playoffs let alone the Super Bowl. But somehow, this band of road warriors has learned how to run the ball and play smart on offense while aggressively attacking their opponents on defense. The result is three straight wins to get to SBXLII. I took part in New York’s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about the biggest game of their lives in this Media Day Mix. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), NY Giants (NFL player guests) WR Sinorice Moss RB Ahmad Bradshaw T Kareem McKenzie WR Steve Smith CB Corey Webster S James Butler Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: 103, 71Share This

Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL When the N.Y. Giants started the 2007 season 0-2, nobody outside of their locker room gave them a chance to get to the playoffs let alone the Super Bowl. But somehow, this band of road warriors has learned how to run the ball and play smart on offense while aggressively attacking their opponents on defense. The result is three straight wins to get to SBXLII. I took part in New York’s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about the biggest game of their lives in this Media Day Mix. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), NY Giants (NFL player guests) WR Sinorice Moss RB Ahmad Bradshaw T Kareem McKenzie WR Steve Smith CB Corey Webster S James Butler Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Giants.com, NFL.com Tags: N.Y. Giants, Super Bowl XLIIShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The (still) undefeated AFC Champion New England Patriots are just one win away from a perfect season and a Super Bowl championship. We re witnessing history in the making. The magnitude of such an accomplishment would forever label this Patriots team as the best there ever was. And they know it. I took part in New England s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about their pursuit of perfection in this Media Day Mix. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), NE Patriots (NFL player guests) 0:10 - WR Kelley Washington 2:37 - LG Logan Mankins 4:09 - S James Sanders 5:24 - DT Ty Warren 6:44 - LB Adalius Thomas 7:30 - TE Benjamin Watson Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Patriots.com, NFL.com Tags: 1042, 1304, 1312, 214, 247, 68, 822Share This

Photo by Michael Heiman/Getty Images Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL The (still) undefeated AFC Champion New England Patriots are just one win away from a perfect season and a Super Bowl championship. We re witnessing history in the making. The magnitude of such an accomplishment would forever label this Patriots team as the best there ever was. And they know it. I took part in New England s Super Bowl XLII Media Day today at University of Phoenix Stadium and spoke with a number of players about their pursuit of perfection in this Media Day Mix. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), NE Patriots (NFL player guests) WR Kelley Washington LG Logan Mankins S James Sanders DT Ty Warren LB Adalius Thomas TE Benjamin Watson Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Patriots.com, NFL.com Tags: Adalius Thomas, Benjamin Watson, James Sanders, Kelley Washington, Logan Mankins, New England Patriots, Ty WarrenShare This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL From EA Sports BIG comes the newly released NFL Tour, an authentic yet uncomplicated arcade-style football game that features a responsive gameplay system and easy-to-use game controls. Appealing to both NFL fans and gamers, NFL Tour allows players at any skill level to storm the field and play competitively from the start. I ll be honest here. I love Madden NFL, but more often than not, I prefer the simplicity and fun of arcade style football. NFL Tour is just that. Earn an NFL contract as a virtual unknown and lead your favorite NFL team to glory. Intuitive controls, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning graphics. It s all on NFL Tour. I spoke with senior producer Phil Frazier about the new game. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Phil Frazier (guest) 0:29 - NFL Tour replaces NFL Street as EA Sports arcade-style game 1:09 - NFL s desire for a clean image not an influence on retiring Street 1:50 - Casual style meets needs of those not wanting Madden s complexity 2:54 - User feedback, helping gamers know why they re successful or not 3:25 - Visuals are in-your-face pyro and custom environments, big hits 4:04 - NFL Tour will be well represented at Super Bowl XLII NFL Experience 4:46 - Revolutionary Reversal System a first for football video games 6:08 - Go from a virtual unknown to earning an NFL contract, join the Tour 6:56 - SD Chargers LB Shawne Merriman wins fan voting as cover athlete 8:07 - Early reviews have been mixed, but NFL Tour reaches wider audience 9:03 - Tour 2? Desire for arcade-style on next gen systems is evident 9:21 - Feedback from general public and fans of the games is imperative Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: easports.com/NFLTour, NFL.com Tags: 1027, 567, 66Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL From EA Sports BIG comes the newly released NFL Tour, an authentic yet uncomplicated arcade-style football game that features a responsive gameplay system and easy-to-use game controls. Appealing to both NFL fans and gamers, NFL Tour allows players at any skill level to storm the field and play competitively from the start. I ll be honest here. I love Madden NFL, but more often than not, I prefer the simplicity and fun of arcade style football. NFL Tour is just that. Earn an NFL contract as a virtual unknown and lead your favorite NFL team to glory. Intuitive controls, fast-paced gameplay, and visually stunning graphics. It s all on NFL Tour. I spoke with senior producer Phil Frazier about the new game. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Phil Frazier (guest) 0:29 - NFL Tour replaces NFL Street as EA Sports arcade-style game 1:09 - NFL s desire for a clean image not an influence on retiring Street 1:50 - Casual style meets needs of those not wanting Madden s complexity 2:54 - User feedback, helping gamers know why they re successful or not 3:25 - Visuals are in-your-face pyro and custom environments, big hits 4:04 - NFL Tour will be well represented at Super Bowl XLII NFL Experience 4:46 - Revolutionary Reversal System a first for football video games 6:08 - Go from a virtual unknown to earning an NFL contract, join the Tour 6:56 - SD Chargers LB Shawne Merriman wins fan voting as cover athlete 8:07 - Early reviews have been mixed, but NFL Tour reaches wider audience 9:03 - Tour 2? Desire for arcade-style on next gen systems is evident 9:21 - Feedback from general public and fans of the games is imperative Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: easports.com/NFLTour, NFL.com Share This

Marcellus Wiley has seen it all. Having grown up surrounded by poverty and crime in volatile Compton, CA, the thought of Ivy League schooling and life in the National Football League were distant dreams. But they became his reality as Marcellus beat the odds and proved that with hard work, determination and faith, anyone can achieve their dreams. Marcellus became a three-time All-Pro in 10 seasons with the Bills, Chargers, Cowboys and Jags. Now you can catch him talking football on ESPN's NFL Live. And that's just where it begins. I talked with "Dat Dude" about the Super Bowl-bound Patriots and Giants and his busy life after football.

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL Marcellus Wiley has seen it all. Having grown up surrounded by poverty and crime in volatile Compton, CA, the thought of Ivy League schooling and life in the National Football League were distant dreams. But they became his reality as Marcellus beat the odds and proved that with hard work, determination and faith, anyone can achieve their dreams. Marcellus became a three-time All-Pro in 10 seasons with the Bills, Chargers, Cowboys and Jags. Now you can catch him talking football on ESPN s NFL Live. And that s just where it begins. I talked with Dat Dude about the Super Bowl-bound Patriots and Giants and his busy life after football. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Marcellus Wiley (guest) 0:32 - New England Patriots continue on their perfect path, now 18-0 1:56 - Most teams don t think of being perfect, just playing their best ball 2:54 - N.Y. Giants got hot at just the right time, like the 05 champion Steelers 4:09 - Amani Toomer, Giants don t want to overanalyze their recent success 5:02 - The Patriots are 12-point favorites, but SBXLII should be close 6:27 - Marcellus left it all on the field, doesn t miss playing football at all 8:07 - First look at Dat Dude s Diary, Marcellus tentatively titled upcoming book 9:30 - Speaking up for getting facts straight in the media, Sean Taylor s death 11:05 - Marcellus hopes to be an example and a perspective of experience 12:49 - Randy Moss alleged assault and battery, not even a criminal case 14:24 - Athlete s choice in extortion cases a no-win situation Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Prolebrity.com, ESPN.com, NFL.com Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Derek Landri was poised for a breakout performance. With increased reps in each of his past five games, Derek s readiness exploded with big plays a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery in a Wild Card Playoff win over the Steelers. As the Jags prepared for the next round against the unbeaten New England Patriots, Derek took some time post-practice to talk about his career and the Jags quest for SBXLII. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Derek Landri (NFL player guest) 0:30 - Derek s big plays in Wild Card Weekend win over Steelers 0:52 - As a rookie or vet, the NFL playoff atmosphere is amazing 1:46 - Comeback win over Pittsburgh showed Jags heart and desire 2:28 - Playoff pressure for a competitor is why you play the sport 3:31 - Everyone s talking about the Patriots, but what about the Jags? 4:30 - As a team, the Jags needs to play at a higher level vs. Pats 5:00 - Derek preps for each game as if he ll be playing every snap 5:46 - Learning from the veterans and the future of the D-line 7:42 - Being a Draft pick is an honor, but 5th round brings added motivation 8:39 - Time at De La Salle and Notre Dame made the NFL transition easier 11:32 - Derek played with Maurice Jones-Drew at De La Salle Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Jaguars.com, NFL.com Tags: 88, 942Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Derek Landri was poised for a breakout performance. With increased reps in each of his past five games, Derek s readiness exploded with big plays a sack, an interception and a fumble recovery in a Wild Card Playoff win over the Steelers. As the Jags prepared for the next round against the unbeaten New England Patriots, Derek took some time post-practice to talk about his career and the Jags quest for SBXLII. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Derek Landri (NFL player guest) 0:30 - Derek s big plays in Wild Card Weekend win over Steelers 0:52 - As a rookie or vet, the NFL playoff atmosphere is amazing 1:46 - Comeback win over Pittsburgh showed Jags heart and desire 2:28 - Playoff pressure for a competitor is why you play the sport 3:31 - Everyone s talking about the Patriots, but what about the Jags? 4:30 - As a team, the Jags needs to play at a higher level vs. Pats 5:00 - Derek preps for each game as if he ll be playing every snap 5:46 - Learning from the veterans and the future of the D-line 7:42 - Being a Draft pick is an honor, but 5th round brings added motivation 8:39 - Time at De La Salle and Notre Dame made the NFL transition easier 11:32 - Derek played with Maurice Jones-Drew at De La Salle Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: Jaguars.com, NFL.com Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner is old school. In fact, he s one of the most passionate football players I ve ever seen. Give me 11 Donte Whitner s on the field at the same time and you ll win a lot of football games. The guy pours his heart into his work and is a perfect leader on a team that thrives on desire. After a stinging loss to the N.Y. Giants, I spent some time with Donte in the locker room postgame to wrap the season and discuss the team s future. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Donte Whitner (NFL player guest) 0:28 - Bills will be tough to beat if they play smart and hard 2:49 - Team needs to build consistency and find a killer instinct 3:19 - Cleveland loss was in the past, this game was a letdown 4:20 - Bills need to play hard on every snap of every game 4:55 - Seeing Kevin Everett before the game, a miracle walking 6:04 - Players must realize everything they do affects this football team 7:20 - Despite his young age, Donte is expected to be a team leader 8:55 - The rollercoaster that was the 2007 Buffalo Bills season Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: BuffaloBills.com, NFL.com Tags: 62, 660Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL Buffalo Bills safety Donte Whitner is old school. In fact, he s one of the most passionate football players I ve ever seen. Give me 11 Donte Whitner s on the field at the same time and you ll win a lot of football games. The guy pours his heart into his work and is a perfect leader on a team that thrives on desire. After a stinging loss to the N.Y. Giants, I spent some time with Donte in the locker room postgame to wrap the season and discuss the team s future. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Donte Whitner (NFL player guest) 0:28 - Bills will be tough to beat if they play smart and hard 2:49 - Team needs to build consistency and find a killer instinct 3:19 - Cleveland loss was in the past, this game was a letdown 4:20 - Bills need to play hard on every snap of every game 4:55 - Seeing Kevin Everett before the game, a miracle walking 6:04 - Players must realize everything they do affects this football team 7:20 - Despite his young age, Donte is expected to be a team leader 8:55 - The rollercoaster that was the 2007 Buffalo Bills season Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: BuffaloBills.com, NFL.com Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL It was supposed to be their year. Detroit Lions fans, the team, the media everyone was pretty much tired of losing football in the Motor City. And this was their year. The pieces were in place, the predictions made. Then disappointment hit. Again. I spoke with wide receiver Mike Furrey about how the team was dealing with missing the playoffs, what can be done for the future, and in keeping with the spirit of the season a Mountain of Toys. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Mike Furrey (NFL player guest) 0:40 - Losing six straight after starting 6-2 is shocking for the Lions 1:10 - It seems like all of a sudden the Lions are out of the playoff race 2:01 - Lions need to change their attitude and confidence to be winners 3:43 - Last two games, finding out what players have character 4:30 - Lions sell out 49 straight games, fans had high expectations 5:25 - Mike and his teammates collect a Mountain of Toys 6:30 - Results beyond expectations for Mike Furrey Foundation 7:10 - Putting a smile on a kid s face is the most rewarding part 8:15 - Mike was named Detroit Lions Robert Porcher Man of the Year Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: MikeFurrey.net, DetroitLions.com, NFL.com Share This

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL For defensive back Michael Lehan and the rest of the Miami Dolphins, it couldn t be any sweeter. Getting their first win of the 2007 season after 14 games, a 22-16 overtime victory over the Baltimore Ravens, almost felt like winning the Super Bowl. I spoke with Michael about getting the monkey off their back, his fine play this year, and the possibility of beating the (still) undefeated New England Patriots to protect the legacy and history of the 1972 Dolphins. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Michael Lehan (NFL player guest), Lloyd Vance (BPR NFL analyst) 0:30 - Dolphins players run to and mob the endzone after overtime win 1:16 - Three point losses galore this season, nearly another against Ravens 1:52 - NFL wins are hard to come by, Dolphins have small margin for error 2:30 - The clock was ticking to get that first win of the 2007 season 3:26 - Miami Dolphins don t feel like a 1-13 team, but that s the reality 4:25 - With nothing to play for, it s the team s job to still work hard 5:25 - Dolphins showed a lot of character, reflection of coach Cam Cameron 6:18 - Dolphins prep for road game against undefeated New England Patriots 7:18 - Multi-dimensional Patriots can be diverse with their game plan 8:11 - Story-of-the-Year? Miami beats Patriots to protect 72 Dolphins legacy 8:49 - Michael has had a career year, but it s all about the team s success 9:38 - Dolphins are not as far from being a good team as people might think 10:31 - Six losses by three points tells a story of how close the team is 11:05 - Lloyd Vance s Two-Minute Drill Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: MiamiDolphins.com, NFL.com Share This

For defensive back Michael Lehan and the rest of the Miami Dolphins, it couldn't be any sweeter. Getting their first win of the 2007 season almost felt like winning the Super Bowl. I spoke with Michael about the win, his fine play this year, and the possibility of beating the undefeated New England Patriots.

After a playoff appearance to start the year, Baltimore was buzzing and expectations were high for this 2007 season. But the Ravens have fallen short with narrow defeats, a rash of injuries and controversial endings. Quite frankly, it's been a year to forget. I spoke with tight end Daniel Wilcox about the year that was and the ending that is to be.

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL After an AFC North division title and playoff appearance to start the year, Baltimore was buzzing and expectations were high for this 2007 season. But the Ravens have fallen short with a rash of injuries, narrow defeats and controversial endings. Nobody could have predicted it. And no player on this team ever imagined a seven-game losing streak. I spoke with tight end Daniel Wilcox about the season that was and the ending that is to be. Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Daniel Wilcox (NFL player guest) 0:30 - The Ravens are trying to manage the reality of a 4-9 season thus far 1:19 - Many NFL teams are so close to one another in terms of talent level 1:56 - The NFL game is a game of inches, Ravens know this all too well 2:24 - Ravens want to win final three games and finish strong 3:00 - New England Patriots game on MNF was this team s Super Bowl 4:02 - A lot was learned from the difficult loss to the Patriots 4:42 - Injuries, Daniel feels like he is going through training camp again 5:45 - Outlook for 2008, a lot of change would be unnecessary 7:34 - Still good morale among the players, already prepping for next season 8:22 - Team leadership is led by an all-star cast of veteran players 9:17 - Daniel s Empowerment M.I.N.D.S. Foundation targets inner city kids 11:35 - Book drives encourage reading which leads to knowledge 12:40 - Daniel s mom made sure he had everything he needed growing up 14:52 - Passing along the blessings he was given to bless many others 16:39 - In turn, Daniel is blessed to see student s progress and development 17:32 - Can t track every kid, but knowing the positive effects are there Sponsor: ColdGear ArmourFleece Big Logo Hood Links: BaltimoreRavens.com, NFL.com Share This