Green Light with Chris Long

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Mina Kimes! NFL Free Agency, Sam Darnold in Seattle & Aaron Rodgers' FA Destination! Mar 14, 2025

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Chris Long and Mina Kimes cruise around NFL free agency and give their takes on the teams that have made the best moves, teams that are in NFL purgatory and how Aaron Rodgers fits with the Pittsburgh Steelers (if that ends up being his destination). Mina, as a Seahawks fan, also gives her take on the Seattle Seahawks paying Sam Darnold and Geno Smith finding a new home in Las Vegas! Mina, as a Seahawks fan, gives her take on the Seattle Seahawks paying Sam Darnold and Geno Smith finding a new home in Las Vegas and the two talk about Cooper Kupp's potential destination, Justin Fields in New York and where Trey Hendrickson could be traded!

(00:00) - Intro

(2:35) - Mina on Celebrity Jeopardy

(6:50) - Aaron Rodgers to the Steelers?

(19:30) - AFCE Improvements

(28:03) - Seattle Paying Sam Darnold Over Geno Smith

(37:48) - Cooper Kupp

(41:43) - Power Rank Most Purgatory Teams in the NFL

(43:48) - This Offseason’s Zack Baun Signing

(51:13) - Trey Hendrickson

(53:48) - Player That A Fan Base Will Miss Most

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Florent Groberg on Heroic Military Career & Receiving Medal of Honor | Life After with Flo Groberg Mar 12, 2025

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Winner of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Flo Groberg joins David to talk about his remarkable life. From immigrating from France to America, his family’s devastation at the hands of extremists, training as a competitive runner, to protecting the most valuable American assets in Afghanistan, Flo Groberg is an American hero with an unforgettable story. Hear Flo describe the pressure packed moments where his quick actions saved countless lives from a suicide bomber, and the pain that came with terrible injuries.

(00:00) - Intro

(1:40) - Growing Up In France

(10:00) - Moving To America

(16:55) - Running Career

(24:45) - 9/11

(29:40) - Leadership Training

(39:30) - Deploying In Afghanistan

(50:25) - August 8th, 2012

(1:22:25) - Find A Positive In Every Negative Situation

(1:31:10) - The Medal Of Honor

(1:54:50) - Life After

Make sure to check out the full episode on the Life After YouTube page:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFfMRZJRbo2_57YUmjqylA

Life After with David Vobora is an inspirational and motivational podcast that dives deep into guest's personal stories of hardship, perseverance and personal realization. After playing professional football, overcoming addiction, working with Wounded Warriors, and creating the Adaptive Training Foundation, David knows that life-altering events come in many ways, but they always come. On the new series, former “Mr. Irrelevant” in the NFL Draft, Vobora, talks with incredible guests about overcoming adversity in the face of unimaginable circumstances. David identifies crucial—and sometimes tragic—moments in their lives' that helped shape both their success and who they are today.

Motivational Podcast | Inspirational Podcast | Perseverance

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NFL Free Agency! Sam Darnold To Seattle, Laremy Tunsil & CJGJ Traded From Philly! Mar 11, 2025

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Chris Long reacts to the first couple days of Free Agency and the flurry of moves from around the NFL. Sam Darnold leads the QB news as he signs with the Seattle Seahawks to lead Mike Macdonald's defense after they got rid of DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. In surprising moves, the Texans traded star LT Laremy Tunsil to the Washington Commanders and the Philadelphia Eagles traded C. J. Gardner-Johnson to the Houston Texans. Chris recaps his other favorite moves from around the league including the New England Patriots signings, Justin Fields linking with the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills getting Josh Palmer. More moves to come, has your team made a splash yet?

(00:00) - Intro

(6:35) - Sam Darnold

(18:30) - Laremy Tunsil

(30:10) - C.J.G.J Traded to Houston

(38:15) - Patriots Signings

(40:04) - LA Rams & Davante Adams

(43:00) - 49ers

(49:15) - Bears

(55:22) - Colts

(59:55) - Moves Chris Loves

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Khalil Shakir! Josh Allen, The Buffalo Bills & New $60M Contract! Mar 11, 2025

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Chris Long interviews Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir fresh off the ink drying on his 4 year, $60M extension with the Bills. Khalil talks about the emotionality that came with signing his contract, the Subaru that he will continue to drive despite the new deal, getting to play with Josh Allen, his relationship with Bills GM Brandon Beane, hearing Mr. Brightside play during Bills games, OC Joe Brady and the future of the Bills!

(00:00) - Intro

(3:10) - 4 Years, $60M Contract Extension

(6:10) - Brandon Beane

(7:55) - Subaru

(9:38) - Youth Football Leagues in Japan

(12:25) - Josh Allen

(21:10) - Bills OC Joe Brady

(22:22) - Practicing Against the Bills Defense

(24:55) - Tough DBs

(27:35) - Mack Hollins

(31:25) - Bar Bill Wings and Mr. Brightside

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Zach Ertz! Jayden Daniels, the 2024 Commanders, Playing the Eagles & NFL Future! Mar 07, 2025

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Former Philadelphia Eagles studs Zach Ertz and Chris Long chop it up on Green Light! The fellas cover Zach's 2024 season with the Washington Commanders, Jayden Daniels' ROTY season and how the first year player handles himself like a vet, his relationship with Commanders coach Dan Quinn and his emotions after coming back to Philadelphia this past season. Enjoy the great episode with these two!

(00:00) - Intro

(2:35) - Jayden Daniels

(9:45) - 2024 Commanders

(17:55) - Josh Harris and Commanders Ownership

(20:08) - Playing the Eagles

(24:20) - Deebo Samuel on the Commanders

(26:07) - Terry McLaurin

(27:52) - $750K Game

(29:55) - Tough DEs to Block as TE

(33:00) - Being a Father

(35:40) - Future in the NFL

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Life After with Makayla Noble! Makayla Noble on Her Life Altering Accident & Living Fully! Mar 05, 2025

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Introducing Life After with David Vobora!

David is a former St. Louis Rams' teammate of Chris Long and this is his new podcast, which dives into inspirational and motivational stories that show struggle and triumph. David identifies crucial - and sometimes tragic - moments in the lives of others that helped shape who they are as people. Listen today as we give you an amazing look at the

Makayla Noble is a former world champion cheerleader who, in a freak backyard cheer accident, ended up falling and breaking her neck, immediately becoming quadriplegic. She played the hand she was dealt, rehabbed at the Adaptive Training Foundation, has found herself and continues to push her limits. This young lady has a spirit and brightness that is unmatched and a determination that shined through when she crawled 40 yards on turf. Not only is Makayla's story about overcoming an accident but she also dealt with serious mental health issues as a competitive cheerleader. She describes her daily battle of grinding to be the best competitor she could be while also balancing her life as a high school student, friend and daughter. This story is going to touch you because Makayla is very honest about what she struggled with prior to this accident yet she felt like God laid this path before her to become who she is today.

We also have a fun cameo from Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys. He jumps in to surprise her with a signed jersey and support. So tune in because Makayla's episode is going to hit you right in my heart.

(00:00) - Intro

(2:10) - Makayla Noble's Upbringing, Family and Cheerleading

(15:10) - Makayla's First World Championship

(22:50) - Surprise Guest Dak Prescott!

(26:10) - Makayla's Approach of her Alive Day

(41:00) - Relationship with Social Media

(55:30) - Relationship with Cheerleading

(1:05:30) - The Lead Up To Makayla's Accident

(1:15:55) - Makayla's Accident

(1:43:00) - Makayla Realizing Her Injury

(1:52:00) - Makayla's Perspective Following Her Injury

(2:05:00) - The Rehab Process

(2:20:00) - Living With Her Injury

(2:34:45) - What's Next For Makayla Noble

Check out the first Life After episode, with The D.O.C.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fMZyuZy73E&t=1s

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Kyle Hamilton! Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson & Pass Rush Moves As A Safety! Deebo Samuel, Matthew Stafford & Darius Slay! Mar 04, 2025

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Kyle Hamilton and NFL News! Chris Long reacts to the recent news around the NFL as the league moves closer to their beginning year. The San Francisco 49ers trade Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders as Jayden Daniels gains a trusted wide receiver to continue his accession in the NFL. Despite rumors that Matthew Stafford would help elsewhere for this upcoming season, the Rams can't quit their QB. Stafford stays put in LA for another year with McVay. And most recently, the Philadelphia Eagles have released Darius Slay to save some cap space. Could Slay sign elsewhere or could he end up back in Philly on a new deal? And then, Kyle Hamilton joins Chris in a recorded interview from New Orleans during Super Bowl week. The fellas cover the Baltimore Ravens, Lamar Jackson's leadership, Derrick Henry as a Raven, Kyle's defensive abilities and his developing pass rush moves as well as the best young QBs and WRs in the NFL.

(00:00) - Intro

(2:51) - Chris' Offseason

(9:27) - NFL Combine: Jalen Milroe's Hands and Isaiah Bond's 40 Yard Dash Time

(16:42) - Deebo Samuel

(30:07) - Matthew Stafford

(38:31) - Darius Slay

(44:02) - Legality of the Tush Push

(59:13) - Kyle Hamilton of the Baltimore Ravens on Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Developing Pass Rush Moves

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Tristan Wirfs! Tampa Bay Football, Winning the SB with Tom Brady & The NFL's Best Edge Rushers! Feb 27, 2025

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Super Bowl champion Tristan Wirfs joins Super Bowl champion Beau Allen in New Orleans. The fellas cover Tristan's career in Tampa, the Bucs offense with Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans, playing with Tom Brady, winning the Super Bowl his rookie season, the toughest defenders to block and his weight training in college. Two Tampa lineman enjoying themselves and having a blast!

(00:00) - Intro

(2:11) - Winning SB LV and Tom Brady

(7:35) - Tristan and Beau's Friendship

(8:10) - Chiefs Defense and OL Tendencies

(12:45) - NFL's Best Edge Defenders

(14:35) - Eagles DLine

(16:10) - Tampa Bay's Offense, Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans

(22:00) - Tristan's Weight Training

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Barry Sanders! NFL Career, Detroit Lions, Retirement Decision & HOF Honor! Feb 24, 2025

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Barry Sanders! Chris interviews one of his NFL heroes in New Orleans during Super Bowl week. Barry revisits his NFL career, his decision to retire at a relatively young age, time with the Detroit Lions, thoughts on Dan Campbell and the Lions today, Lawrence Taylor and the toughest NFL players in his day and the honor of being voted into the NFL Hall of Fame. A tremendous episode and a great look into one of the NFL's greatest players of all time. Enjoy this conversation with Chris Long and Barry Sanders!

(00:00) - Intro

(2:04) - Toughest NFL Players

(6:08) - Dan Campbell & The Lions Today

(14:18) - Saquon Barkley

(17:10) - Lions Playoffs in the 90s

(25:10) - Early NFL Retirement

(31:38) - Hall of Fame Induction

(35:10) - Surpassing the 2,000 Yards Milestone

(43:30) - Heisman Trophy

(48:04) - Relationship with his Father

(53:45) - Relationship with the Media

(58:05) - Barry's Absolutely Correct SB LIX Prediction

(1:01:07) - Battling Christian Okoye for the Rushing Title in 1989

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Drake Maye! New England Patriots, Relationship With Peyton Manning, Mike Vrabel & Madden! Feb 20, 2025

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Drake Maye joins Chris Long and talks his rookie season in New England, acclimating to the NFL, learning from Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, and new Head Coach Mike Vrabel! The fellas have a great time as they chopped it up during their time in New Orleans and enjoyed a great Madden conversation as well!

(00:00) - Intro

(4:25) - Drake's Rookie Season

(8:55) - Acclimating to the NFL's Game

(11:52) - Mike Vrabel and Josh McDaniels

(16:53) - Relationship with Peyton Manning

(18:55) - Rookie Leadership

(21:25) - Playcalls and Madden

(25:22) - The Maye Brothers

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