Rico Petrocelli, Tony Collins, Nick Ferguson, Randy McMichael, & Randy Grimes Join Us

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: Red Sox Legend Rico Petrocelli, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Jets & Broncos DB Nick Ferguson, former Dolphins, Rams & Chargers TE Randy McMichael, and former Bucs Center Randy Grimes.

Rico Petrocelli - We got Rico's insights into this year's Red Sox team and if they will be able to go further in the post season than last year's team, especially considering they are dead last in the American League in home runs. We also talked his time in the game including his 1969 season when he hit .297 with 40 HRs and 97 RBIs.

Tony Collins - Tony talked about the difference between being in shape and being in football shape. He also talked about the potential for a players strike in 2021 after having been through one early on in his career. Tony also shared his thoughts on President of the NFLPA Eric Winston's comment that he doesn't care if the NFL is still around 20 years from now.

Nick Ferguson - Nick shared his insights on two of his former teams, the Jets and Broncos. He talked about where the Jets go from here after having turned over so much of their roster. He also talked about Paxton Lynch's future in Denver now that Trevor Simien has been named their starting QB. 

Randy McMichael - Randy gave us his thoughts on his alma mater the University of Georgia and his expectations from them this season. He also talked about some players to watch on both sides of the ball. We also got his thoughts on Jay Cutler signing with the Dolphins and what a good season from Cutler could mean for Ryan Tannehill's future in Miami. We also talked about the Rams and fellow former Bulldog Todd Gurley.

Randy Grimes - Randy talked about what it was like going up against Mike Singletary throughout his college and NFL days. He said Singletary broke 4 of his helmets when they literally went head to head. Randy also told the story about how Sam Wyche let him know his services were no longer needed after 10 years with the Bucs and the pain killer addication that he dealt with for years after his playing career was.