NFL: Thursday Night Tailgate

Matthew Hatchette - Matthew talked about what it was like playing alongside Randy Moss, Cris Cater & Jake Reed on those 90's Vikings teams. He also talked about his one season playing for the Jets, what it's like being the Offensive Coordinator now for one of the top high school programs in the country and his movie production company.

Mark Carrier - Mark shared his memories from his time playing at USC plus as they enter this season ranked 5th, do they have what it takes to make the playoffs and compete for the National Championship. Be sure to listen for his response to our question, "Who are you afraid of this year in the Pac-12?" Mark also talked about the challenge of playing defense for the Bears when you're constantly compared to Dick Butkus and "The Monsters of the Midway" and the '85 Bears.

Eddie Kennison - Eddie shared his thoughts on where LSU is at and if they can contend with Alabama this season in the SEC West. We also got his thoughts on whether the Chiefs have gone as far as Alex Smith can take them and are they a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

This week our guests are former LSU, Rams & Chiefs WR Eddie Kennison, former USC, Bears & Lions Pro Bowl FS Mark Carrier, former Langston University, Vikings &  Jets WR Matthew Hatchette, and former Cal, Vikings & Chargers Pro Bowl Guard Ed White.
Eddie Kennison - Eddie shared his thoughts on where LSU is at and if they can contend with Alabama this season in the SEC West. We also got his thoughts on whether the Chiefs have gone as far as Alex Smith can take them and are they a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
Mark Carrier - Mark shared his memories from his time playing at USC plus as they enter this season ranked 5th, do they have what it takes to make the playoffs and compete for the National Championship. Be sure to listen for his response to our question, "Who are you afraid of this year in the Pac-12?"
Matthew Hatchette - Matthew talked about what it was like playing alongside Randy Moss, Cris Cater & Jake Reed on those 90's Vikings teams. He also talked about his one season playing for the Jets, what it's like being the Offensive Coordinator now for one of the top high school programs in the country and his movie production company.
Ed White - Ed shared his perspective on what the San Diego community is going through as they prepare for the first season without the Chargers since 1960. He also talked about what it was like lining up against Alan Page every day at practice and playing against the Hall of Fame front fours in the Steelers, Rams, and Cowboys of the 1970's.

Former Colts & Dolphins FB Don Nottingham joined us. He started off talked about his time at Kent State and 2 freshman that joined the team his senior season, Jack Lambert and Nick Saban. He also talked about what it was like being the last pick in the 1971 draft by the defending champion Colts. He told the story of how Bubba Smith welcomed him to the NFL at practice one day, how he got the nickname, "The Human Cannon Ball" and the great work the local chapter of the NFL Alumni Association is doing with Special Olympics.

Listen in as Andy Russell shares his memories of the first team meeting Chuck Noll had and telling the team he figured out why they weren't winning, "because none of you are very good." He also talked about how the defense was able to change play calls without saying a word, what it was like asking Mr. Rooney for a raise and how Noll coached him down to the number of inches his feet were apart.

Brian Webber is the Host of the No Huddle show heard Monday-Friday from 4:00-7:00 PM EST over on the NFL on Tunein.com. We talked with Brian about his thoughts on the QB situation in Cleveland, Michael Vick's internship with the Chiefs, his assurance that the Jaguars will make the playoffs this season and much more...

Former Seattle Seahawks LB Michael Jackson talks about his time playing at the University of Washington alongside teammate Warren Moon. He also discussed their win in the 1977 Rose Bowl over Michigan and his game saving interception at the 3 yard line. Michael also talked about his time with the Seahawks and his strong belief that their coaching staff threw the 1983 AFC Championship game against the Raiders.