Trey Wingo Presents: Half-Forgotten History

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Week 8: Replacing King Henry, Miller's Impact on Rams, Backup QB's Flourish + Mahomes' Issues | Chop Shop Nov 03, 2021

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Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this week's edition of the Chop Shop to discuss the impact of Derrick Henry's foot surgery on the Tennessee Titans, how Von Miller's trade to the Los Angeles Rams can bolster an already imposing defense, the impact of backup QBs like Cooper Rush, Trevor Siemian and Mike White. The guys also break down how well Aaron Rodgers is playing for the Green Bay Packers, what the ceiling is for the Dallas Cowboys and what Patrick Mahomes needs to do to right the ship for the Kansas City Chiefs.

Carson Palmer on Bengals Career, USC Legacy & Future, Thriving with Cardinals | Half-Forgotten History Oct 28, 2021

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USC Legend and long-time Cincinnati Bengal Carson Palmer joins Trey to talk about when he first realized he had a shot to play in the NFL , what it was like when Pete Carrol took over during Carson’s time at USC, what the most recent golden age of USC football was like, and what Carson hopes for in the next USC head coach.

Carson then goes into detail on what it was like to be drafted number one overall to the Cincinnati Bengals, what it was like to sit behind Jon Kitna for the first year of his career, how it felt facing the Pittsburgh Steelers in his first playoff game, how things quickly turned when he tore his ACL in that same game, how his career turned around when he got traded to the Arizona Cardinals, and when he knew it was time to hang it up.

Week 7: Bengals Crush Ravens, Chiefs Struggles Continue & Brady's 600th TD Pass | Chop Shop Oct 26, 2021

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Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this episode of the Chop Shop to break down the Cincinnati Bengals sudden emergence as a playoff contender after beating the Baltimore Ravens, the Tennessee Titans blowout of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, how Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are on a "quiet" 6-game win streak.

They also talk about Tom Brady's 600th TD pass and his appearance with Peyton Manning and Eli Manning on ESPN 2. Finally, they talk about the Detroit Lions ineptitude and how impressive Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp have been for the Los Angeles Rams.

Jerome Bettis on Steelers' SB Win, Becoming 'The Bus', Notre Dame Exploits | Half-Forgotten History Oct 21, 2021

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis joins Trey to talk about his late start to the game as a high schooler in Detroit, how his college decision came down to the University of Michigan and Notre Dame, how he became a star with the Fighting Irish and a 1st-round pick of the St. Louis Rams and his fallout with the Rams that led to him being traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jerome goes in depth about how he fit with the city of Pittsburgh, the promise that Ben Roethlisberger made to him about getting back to the Super Bowl, how his teammates convinced him to return for a final season, and winning the Super Bowl in his final game at Ford Field in Detroit.

Week 6: Henry Huge on MNF, Kyler at 6-0, Lamar for MVP, Rams O Sizzling & Rodgers' Shade | Chop Shop Oct 20, 2021

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Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this episode of the Chop Shop. They break down how the Buffalo Bills can learn from a tough loss to Derrick Henry and the Tennessee Titans, what Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals are doing so well on their 6-0 start, how the Dallas Cowboys continue to win in various ways, why Trey thinks Lamar Jackson should be the MVP at this stage, what Mark learned from broadcasting the Los Angeles Rams blowout win over the New York Giants, and how Aaron Rodgers stuck it to fans in Soldier Field as his Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears.

Week 5: Lamar's Signature Win, Gruden Out, Herbert & Kyler Remain Hot & Kickers Struggle | Chop Shop Oct 13, 2021

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Tim Hasselbeck joins Trey on this week’s Chop Shop to discuss Lamar Jackson’s impressive comeback on Monday Night Football for the Baltimore Ravens over the Indianapolis Colts, Josh Allen's stellar game for the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs, how Jon Gruden's exit from the Las Vegas Raiders leaves more questions, how Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals showed resolve in notching their 5th win of the season, how Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers are setting records and winning games and how the kickers struggled mightily in Week 5.

Week 4 Breakdown: Cardinals Rule in NFC West, Mahomes & Hill Dominate, Harbaugh's Antics | Chop Shop Oct 05, 2021

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Mark Schlereth joins Trey on this week's Chop Shop to dissect Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers' domination of the Las Vegas Raiders, why Kyler Murray's incredible start may make him the most exciting player in the NFL, Andy Reid's consistent excellence as one of the leagues best head coaches, and how Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill got back on track vs. the Philadelphia Eagles.

Trey and Mark also go toe-to-toe (sort of) to debate the merits of John Harbaugh's decision to extend a rushing yards streak at the end of a win vs. the Denver Broncos, why the Dallas Cowboys are playing their way into a contending team, and why the Buffalo Bills may very well be the best team in the league.

Takeo Spikes on Bengals' Woes, Buffalo as an Elite NFL City, Being a Captain | Half-Forgotten History Oct 01, 2021

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Longtime NFL LB Takeo Spikes joins Trey to talk about his upbringing in Georgia and decision to play for the Auburn Tigers. He goes on to discuss how it felt to lose with the Cincinnati Bengals, why Buffalo is an elite place to play football in the NFL, how he viewed the pairing with Patrick Willis on the San Francisco 49ers, and the perseverance he showed by playing 15 seasons in the NFL and never making the playoffs.

Steve Young on Replacing Montana, Super Bowl Win & Unlikely Road to HOF | Half-Forgotten History Sep 30, 2021

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Steve Young joins Trey to discuss his amazing career and life. They reminisce about going to the same high school and then Steve shares his journey from being a running QB in High School, to becoming a record-setting QB at BYU, to his struggles with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to playing in the USFL for a record contract, to joining the San Francisco 49ers while Joe Montana was still the best in the game, and then to taking over for Montana and setting records. He continues on to recall turbulent times and a near-fight with George Seifert on the sidelines, compares how the game is played today and how he could have player much longer, like Tom Brady and others.

Week 3 Breakdown: Stafford's a Stud, Tucker=GOAT, Chiefs' Struggles & Rogers Relaxes GB | Chop Shop Sep 28, 2021

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Mark Schlereth and Trey break down Week 3 like only they can, weighing in on the Dallas Cowboys' dominance of the Philadelphia Eagles, Matthew Stafford's excellence in leading the LA Rams to a 3-0 record, and Stink explains why the "obituary" on Aaron Rodgers was far too premature as the Green Bay Packers improve to 2-1. The guys also dissect what the Kansas City Chiefs have done wrong to get out to a 1-2 start, why Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders have started 3-0 and why Justin Tucker's NFL-record 66-yard FG is proof that he's the greatest kicker ever.

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