2016-04

This week on a special Happy Birthday to Me episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: the GM for the Texas franchise in Major League Football Glenn Smith, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Colts LB Jeff Herrod, former Steelers and Falcons DB Randy Fuller and former Chargers, Vikings & Giants DB Vencie Glenn. We'll talk with them about:
Glenn Smith - We'll talk to Glenn about the roster of players he's drafted, his coaching staff, and how his years as an Assistant Coach with the Dallas Cowboys will impact the opportunities his players will have in Dallas.
Tony Collins - Now that Johnny Manziel has been cut, fired by a second agent in the last month and had his endoresement deal with Nike terminated, is that enough to make him see that he has a real problem and he needs help and real change?
Jeff Herrod - Now that the NFL concussion lawsuit has been upheld, what does that mean for the former players who need help now? As a warrior who continues to need multiple surgeries to correct joint and back injuries and a guy who can no longer stand to be in crowds due to sensitivity to light and noise from head injuries, was playing the game worth it?
Randy Fuller - We'll hear Randy's thoughts on playing DB now versus when he played. Have all the rules changes made it nearly impossible to cover WRs? We'll get his insights into the Steelers defense and what they need to do to catch up to the Broncos as the top defense in the league.
Vencie Glenn - Hear Vencie Glenn lay it on the line. We'll get his thoughts on Josh Gordon and Johnny Manziel. What would he tell those guys if they were teammates? As a former Charger, how does he feel about the potential for the Chargers to move to LA and their current stadium situation? What made him one of the smartest DBs in the league according Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon?
 

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: Major League Football's VP of Business Development Rich Nichols, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Jets, Bucs & Chiefs TE Anthony Becht, former Cowboys RB Sherman Williams and former Seahawks & Cowboys DB Ken Hamlin. We'll talk with them about:
Rick Nichols - We'll talk with Rick about their plans for the rest of 2016 plus how their stadium negotiations are proceeding and their community development plan.
Tony Collins - As a guy who went through his share of substance abuse issues during his playing days, what would Tony say to suspended Wide Receivers Josh Gordon and Martavis Bryant as well as Johnny Manziel to get them to change course in their lives? Is there anything that anyone can say to get through to them at this point? Hear Tony's thoughts and advice.
Anthony Becht - Anthony played for the Jets, Bucs, Cardinals, Rams & Chiefs. Hear Anthony's thoughts on players like Josh Gordon and Johnny Manziel who repeatedly end up in trouble. He also shared his insights on the Jets missing the playoffs least season and the Bucs firing Lovie Smith after only 2 seasons.
Sherman Williams - Sherman played 5 season with the Dallas Cowboys before marijuana distribution and fraud charges cost him 15 years in Federal prison and his playing career. Hear his story about how his poor judgement cost him everything but his focus now is on keeping kids from making those same poor choices..
Ken Hamlin - Ken played 8 years in the League with the Seahawks and Cowboys. Hear his stories from playing with Seahawks during their first Super Bowl appearance in 2005. Hear his opinions and insights on what's it like trying to play DB now with all of the rules changes.
 

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: Nick Athan VP of Media Relations for Major League Football, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl TE Gary Barnidge, former Packers Pro Bowl Kicker Chris Jacke and former 49ers Super Bowl Champion DB Toi Cook.
Nick Athan - We'll get an update from Nick about the future of Major League of Football. This year will be a player development year, what does that mean and will there be actual league play in 2017? Is their financing sound? When will they announce the 8 cities where they will play? Nick will share their plans with us.
Tony Collins - We'll also hear more of Tony's memories from Super Bowl 20. What was it like when they arrived back in Boston after losing the Super Bowl? How did fans react then and how do fans react to him now?
Gary Barnidge - We'll talk to Gary about his recent trip to the Middle East along with several other players. We'll also get his thoughts on the frustration of playing in Cleveland, is there a plan in place? What are their thoughts about new head coach Hue Jackson? How does he feel about them signing RG3 at QB? We'll talk about that and much more.
Chris Jacke - We'll get Chris' thoughts on what it was like playing and kicking in Lambeau Field in the dead of winter. Could he empathize with Vikings Kicker Blair Walsh and his last second missed Field Goal that cost the Vikings a playoff victory of the Seahawks this year?
Toi Cook - We'll talk with Toi about being a part of the 49ers Super Bowl Championship team in 1994 and the interception he had in that game. We'll also hear his stories about playing alongside Hall of Famers like Deion Sanders, Steve Young, Jerry Rice and several others. What did Deion teach him? What was it like trying to cover Jerry Rice in practice? Hear Toi share those stories and more.

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: The Dean of Atlanta Sports Talk Radio Beau Bock, former Steelers & Bears RB Tim Worley, former Packers Offensive Lineman Tony Mandarich, Steelers legend Rocky Bleier and former Vikings Pro Bowl LB Keith Millard. We’ll talk with them about:
Beau Bock - We'll get Beau's take on how the Falcons have done so far with free agency, where he expects them to go in the draft and his prediction for the Braves this season.
Tony Mandarich and Tim Worley were 2 of the most highly touted players coming out of college in 1989. Both were Top 10 picks, Tony was the #2 overall selection, Tim was 7th. Hear them talk about how they went from the pinnacle on draft day and then substance abuse sabotaged their playing careers.Hear their stories and how they are now helping others to not make those same mistakes.
Rocky Bleier - We'll get Steelers legend Rocky Bleier's take on what the Steelers need to do to get over the hump next season and make a deeper run in the playoffs. We'll also get his thoughts on Martavis Bryant's suspension and how he would view a teammate hurting the team in that fashion.
Keith Millard - We'll talk with former Vikings Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle Keith Millard about why he originally shunned the NFL for the USFL even though he was the 13th overall pick by the Vikings in 1984. We'll get his thoughts on how devastating it was to have the Vikings get eliminated from the playoffs last season after the missed an easy field goal that would have beaten the Seahawks in the first round. We'll also talk to Keith about his current role as a Defensive Assistant with the Tennessee Titans and what it was like when he was inducted into the college football Hall of Fame