NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

Former Bucs, Cardinals & Chargers DT Reuben Davis Talked: North Carolina, Lawrence Taylor, & Playing in the 1994 AFC Championship Game with the Chargers.

Reuben talked about his time playing at the University of North Carolina and meeting Lawrence Taylor when he came back to address the team. He also talked about his pick 6 against the Bears in Week 11 in 1989, what it was like going up against form Bucs Center Randy Grimes every day and the 1994 AFC Championship against Pittsburgh when he was a member of the Chargers.

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins talked about fearing the knock at the door saying coach wants to see you and bring your playbook.

This week Tony talked about the last few days of the preseason and fearing the dreaded knock on the door from the Turk saying coach wants to see you and bring your play book.

Rams Super Bowl 35 Hero Mike Jones talks about "The Tackle", being a Raider in the Mid 90's & how the Steelers Culture is Different.

Mike talked about what it's like being remember for only 1 play even though he played 12 years in the NFL.He also talked about what it was like being in LA playing for the Raiders in the early to mid 90's during the time of social unrest, rap exploding onto the scene and the OJ trial. He also took us through the Rams 1999 Super Bowl season, and how the culture of the team is different in Pittsburgh.

Rams Super Bowl 35 Hero Mike Jones, Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, Former Bucs & Chargers DT Reuben Davis & Former Jets & Chiefs Tackle Jeff Criswell Joined Us

On this episode of Thursday Night Tailgate we're joined by: former Raiders, Steelers & the man who made the game saving tackle for the Rams in Super Bowl 35, LB Mike Jones; former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins; former Bucs, Cardinal, & Chargers DT Reuben Davis; and former Jets & Chiefs Tackle Jeff Criswell.
Mike Jones - Mike talked about what it's like being remember for only 1 play even though he played 12 years in the NFL.He also talked about what it was like being in LA playing for the Raiders in the early to mid 90's during the time of social unrest, rap exploding onto the scene and the OJ trial. He also took us through the Rams 1999 Super Bowl season, and how the culture of the team is different in Pittsburgh.
Tony Collins - Tony talked about the last few days of the preseason and fearing the dreaded knock on the door from the Turk saying coach wants to see you and bring your play book.
Reuben Davis - Reuben talked about his time playing at the University of North Carolina and meeting Lawrence Taylor when he came back to address the team. He also talked about his pick 6 against the Bears in Week 11 in 1989, what it was like going up against form Bucs Center Randy Grimes every day and the 1994 AFC Championship against Pittsburgh when he was a member of the Chargers.
Jeff Criswell - Jeff talked about he got his start in the league as a replacement player during the 1987 player's strike. He also talked about being a part of the Jets and the New York social scene in the late 80's, and playing against one of the all-time great defenses, the 1982 Saints.

Red Sox Legend Rico Petrocelli Talked About This Year's Team Plus Their Post Season Chances.

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.
 

Former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins Shares His Thoughts on NFLPA Eric Winston's Recent Comments.

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.
 

Former Jets & Broncos DB Nick Ferguson Shared His Insights on his Former Teams & Jay Cutler in Miami

 
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. 
 

Former NFL TE Randy McMichael Talked Georgia, Rams & Dolphins Football

 
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.