NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

NFL: Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins talks about how PED suspensions are viewed by the rest of the team on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Tony Collins tells how the rest of the team views players getting suspended due to PEDs. He also talked about playing alongside FB Mark Van Egan on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

NFL: Former Raiders 2 Time Super Bowl Champion Tackle Bruce Davis joins us on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate

Former Raiders 2 Time Super Bowl Champion LT Bruce Davis joined us on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate. He talked their Super Bowl wins in 1980 and '83. He told the story of John Matuszak patrolling the streets to make none of the Raiders were out late. He also shared his thoughts on John Gruden's return to the team and their upcoming move to Las Vegas.

NFL Legends Bruce Davis, Tony Collins, Leonard Wheeler, Rocky Bleier and Mississippi State Defensive Line Coach Brian Baker join us on Thursday Night Tailgate.

On this edition of Thursday Night Tailgate we're joined by former Raiders 2 time Super Bowl Champion Tackle Bruce Davis, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Panthers DB Leonard Wheeler, Steelers legend Rocky Bleier and Mississippi State Defensive Line Coach Brian Baker. 
Bruce Davis - Bruce shared memories from their 2 Super Bowl victories in 1980 and '83. He shared the story of John Matuszak patrolling the streets of New Orleans to make sure his teammates weren't out late. He also talked about the strengths of Head Coach Tom Flores, and what it was like showing up as an 11th round draft pick and trying to make a name for himself on an Offensive Line which featured Gene Upshaw and Art Shell.
Tony Collins - Tony talked about how teammates view guys who get suspended for PEDs and what it was like when former Raiders FB Mark Van Egan showed up in New England.
Leonard Wheeler - Leonard shared his insights on the Panthers, Cam Newton and Christian McCafrrey. He also talked about what it was like being abruptly retired when he was cut and the phone never rang again.
Rocky Bleier - Rocky shared stories of his coach at Notre Dame Ara Parseghian, the workouts he did to get back from his injuries in Vietnam, plus some of his teammates in Pittsburgh and the reprise of his book Fighting Back.
Brian Baker - Brian talked about his guys on the Defensive Line at Mississippi State, the strength of their Offensive Line and RB Aeris Williams. We also looked ahead to the 2018 season.

Thursday Night Tailgate Football Podcast Spotlight on the Positive Segment: Former Giants Center Shaun O'Hare & former Steelers & Bengals DB LaVar Glover.

On this week's segment of the Thursday Night Tailgate Spotlight on the Positive hear about the great things that former Giants Center Shaun O'Hare and former Steelers & Bengals DB LaVar Glover are doing in their communities.

Former Dolphins Pro Bowl Tackle Richmond Webb shares stories from his playing days plus insights on the Dolphins draft and his alma mater Texas A&M on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Former Dolphins Pro Bowl Tackle Richmond Webb shares stories from his time in Miami including his favorite game and the one that still bothers him today. He also shared his thoughts on the Dolphins draft and looked ahead to next season for his alma mater Texas A&M.

Former Giants Pro Bowl & 2 Time Super Bowl Champion Leonard Marshall reflects back on his playing career and the guys he got to play with on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Former Giants Pro Bowl DT and 2 Time Super Bowl Champions Leonard Marshall joins us. He shares his disappointment about not being in the Giants Ring of Honor plus the possibility of being black balled due to being an early part of the concussion lawsuit. Leonard has commited to donating his brain to for research after he has started to have some memory issues. He also talked about some of the great players he got to play alongside plus thoughts on his alma mater LSU.

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins shares his thoughts on all the rumors about Tom Brady and Gronk coming out of Foxboro on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

Tony Collins shares his thoughts on the rumor that the Patriots were shopping Gronk in the days leading up to the draft. Plus if the Patriots would ever consider trading Tom Brady they way the 49ers did with Joe Montana. Is it time to sell high before either or both of those guys walks away? Hear what Tony thinks.

Former Steelers Tackle Marvel Smith reflects back on Super Bowl 40 plus on his childhood when at times he only had a bowl of ketchup for dinner on this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate.

On this segment of Thursday Night Tailgate our guest is former Steelers Pro Bowl Tackle Marvel Smith. Marvel reflects back on Super Bowl and 2 of the biggest plays of the game, Willie Parker's 75 yards TD run at the beginning of the second half and the double reverse pass from Antwan Randle El to Hines Ward for another TD. He also talks about the differences in blocking for Willie Parker versus Jerome Bettis plus growing up poor and sometimes only having a bowl of ketchup for dinner.