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Braylon Edwards talks friendly rivalry with LeBron James, overcoming opioid addiction, finding his voice in radio Jun 12, 2024

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former Pro Bowl receiver Braylon Edwards joins Peanut and Roman. Braylon didn’t come to sugarcoat. He came to be real. Braylon starts out telling the guys how his Detroit roots came out when he defended an elderly man from an attack at a local YMCA (3:50). He then talks about his wild days in the NFL, which included a friendly challenge for Olympic legend Michael Phelps (10:55), a friendly rivalry with LeBron James (23:14), and a friendly conversation with Jets coach Eric Mangini that led to his trade to the New York Jets (31:40). Speaking of his time with the Jets, Braylon names the coach who he blames for the Jets back-to-back AFC Championship Game loses in 2010 and 2011 (38:10). Braylon also opens up about his struggles finding his identity after football (41:26), and how going back to school to get his college degree helped him find it (44:32). Braylon also discusses how he overcame a dependence to opioids (49:22), and the therapeutic process of writing his book Doing it My Way (55:30). It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

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The Season with Peter Schrager: Peter’s Big Slick KC Weekend Recap and Greg Olsen Jun 07, 2024

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Peter details his weekend with Paul Rudd, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and more, as a participant at the Big Slick Weekend in Kansas City. Then Greg Olsen joins the show to discuss winning his second Sports Emmy Award, his passion and vision for youth sports, and his upcoming schedule in Nashville and South Carolina.

Greg Olsen's charity golf tournament, HEARTest Yard: https://receptionsforresearch.org/events/heartest-yard-golf-classic-in-charlotte/

Tight End University: https://www.te-university.com/

Learn more about the Big Slick: https://bigslickkc.org/

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: Mecole Hardman’s Return, Justin Jefferson Not a Top 3 Pick, and Nick Chubb’s RB1 Potential Jun 06, 2024

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Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones answer listeners' questions in the latest NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet live stream. This week they discuss the Chiefs re-signing WR Mecole Hardman, Nick Chubb’s likelihood of going back to RB1, and why Justin Jefferson should not be targeted as a top 3 pick in fantasy.

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Bijan Robinson’s CMC Role, 2024 TE Breakout Predictions, and the D/ST Dilemma Jun 05, 2024

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Join Marcas Grant and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football. To kick things off, the duo reacts to the latest NFL headlines, starting with Bijan Robinson’s recent comment on the diversity of the Falcons' new rushing game, and how he’ll be utilized similarly to how the San Francisco 49ers use Christian McCaffrey.

Then, the guys transition into their next segment providing us with their list of their favorite fantasy players as of June, focusing on the players they find themselves repeatedly choosing in best ball drafts.

Finally, the guys discuss defense/special teams (D/ST) and the rise of leagues eliminating D/ST from their formats. LaQuan shares the D/ST research he’s been working on during the offseason, trying to figure out ways to save what seems to be going extinct.

Tune in to hear the fantasy experts' insights on the latest NFL Fantasy Football Podcast episode!

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Jamaal Charles on the Andy Reid system, his Special Olympics journey, and how therapy saved him from dark days after football Jun 05, 2024

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, All-Pro running back Jamaal Charles joins hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Jamaal sits down to share his improbably journey from Texas high school phenom, to the NFL, to how he’s found direction in his post-football life. Jamaal also shares his devotion to the Special Olympics, and his journey from finding his confidence as a youth competitor to now being a global ambassador for the organization.

Jamaal is a newly inducted member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and he shares with the guys his emotions of being recognized as one of the greatest athletes in the state’s history. In the NFL, Jamaal bloomed into one of the most electrifying runners in the league. He credits his success to head coach Andy Reid, and details how Reid maximized his talents in the Chiefs offense. Roman can also attest to Jamaal’s speed, as he shares the story of seeing Jamaal blow by him on the longest run of Jamaal’s NFL career.

The aftermath of the NFL has been a winding road for Jamaal. He gets candid with Peanut and Roman about events that led to loneliness and suicidal thoughts. Jamaal opens up about how therapy helped pull out of his darkest days, and how he’s still on a journey to finding complete inner peace. And he gives a message to other former players, and everyone, who finds themselves in a similar position: lean on their support system. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: ‘Orphaned Dogs’ QB competition in Denver, Baby Gronk Flips to Nebraska, + Florio’s Film Festival Returns May 30, 2024

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Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones answer listeners' questions in the latest NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet live stream.

This week they react to Broncos HC Sean Payton’s comment on comparing the Broncos QB trio as ‘orphaned dogs’, Baby Gronk flipping his commitment to Nebraska, and predict how the Bengals running backs Zack Moss and Chase Brown will split carries in 2024. Plus, don't miss the return of Florio’s Film Festival! This week, the hosts review the Indonesian action thriller "The Raid: Redemption." Does it hold up? Tune in to find out!

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Rookie ADP's, Derrick Henry's Workload, and Justin Herbert vs. Baker Mayfield May 29, 2024

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Join Marcas Grant, Michael F. Florio, and LaQuan Jones as they discuss the latest in NFL fantasy football.

To kick things off, the trio discusses the latest NFL headlines, starting with Todd Monken’s recent comment on Derrick Henry’s potential workload and its fantasy impact on Lamar Jackson.

Next, they dive into rookie ADPs, predicting where these new players will fall. After the break, the guys play a game called “What’s More Likely?” Who’s likelier to be a top-10 fantasy QB: Baker Mayfield or Justin Herbert? The guys tackle this question and more on the latest episode of The NFL Fantasy Football Podcast!

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The Season with Peter Schrager: More Netflix NFL Thoughts and Chiefs DB Justin Reid May 29, 2024

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Peter unpacks the NFL's deal with Netflix for two Christmas Day games and offers some more insight on how and why the league has a new broadcast partner. Peter, then, welcomes in Chiefs 2-time Super Bowl champion safety Justin Reid to discuss his recent victory in the Chess.com Blitzchamps III competition. Reid beat out the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and Kyler Murray en route to winning the NFL's most coveted chess championship. Chess and football? Peter dives right in.

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Andre Rison talks why he’s the G.O.A.T. receiver, the NFL’s Allen Iverson, and his rivalry turned brotherhood with Deion Sanders May 29, 2024

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro receiver Andre “Bad Moon” Rison joins hosts Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Roman Harper. Andre joined the guys from the 2024 Draft in Detroit. Andre shared with the guys what it was like becoming a star with the Atlanta Falcons alongside fellow star Deion Sanders. Andre was no stranger to the nightlife in Atlanta and he gets candid about how he managed his fame on and off the field. Andre explains why he feels his cultural influence during his playing days rivals that of NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. And, speaking of Hall of Fame, Andre makes his Hall of Fame case, and explains why he’s the greatest receiver ever to play in the NFL. You don’t want to miss this conversation!

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NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet: NFL to test optical tracking for yardage rulings, Kyle Pitts bounce back season + Puka Nacua vs. Drake London debate May 23, 2024

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Michael F. Florio and LaQuan Jones are joined by NFL Media’s very own, Steve Wyche, to answer listeners' questions in the latest NFL Fantasy Cheat Sheet livestream. This week, they dive into Steve Wyche's experience at the Spring League Meeting, where the NFL discussed testing optical tracking technology for yardage rulings in the pre-season. The guys discuss the potential impact this will have regarding fantasy football. They also discuss whether this season will mark a bounce-back for Kyle Pitts. Later, Florio poses a question to LaQuan and Steve: Puka Nacua or Drake London?

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