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It's awards season, and on this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson give us their picks for the best of the 2022 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep #11: Former Bills center Eric Wood was in Payco Stadium in Cincinnati when Damar Hamlin fought for his life on the field during a Monday Night Football game against the Bengals and he joins Roman to talk about the eeriness in the stadium that night. They both also speak on Damar’s remarkable recovery, and how that fateful night displayed the deepness of the NFL brotherhood. Eric also shares his...

The reigning NFL’s Executive of the Year sits down with Peter and sheds light on the many people who’ve played major roles in assisting Damar Hamlin in his moments of need. He also takes us into the building and what it was like when Buffalo returned a kick for a TD to open Sunday’s game versus the Patriots. Plus: Peter's friend Todd joins to preview the NFL's Super Wildcard Weekend. See omnystudi...

Peter Schrager weighs in on the coaching carousel, giving up to date conversations he’s had with Sean Payton, Sean McVay, and Kliff Kingsbury. Then Peter breaks down the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks upcoming wildcard game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter goes deep with the Belle of the pending Coaching Hiring Ball. Sean and Peter talk leadership, building a championship team, and whether or not Tom Brady is coming with him if he leaves Fox for a coaching opportunity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The punter lifts the ball into the air and it's headed toward you! And so are 10 focused NFL professionals. What do you do? On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson explain all that goes into that moment on the field when everything is flying toward one player as they cover, "The Art of the Punt Return".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of the episode features listener submitted mailbag questions covering long shot playoff scenarios, Brady’s future, NYC and New Jersey restaurants, and some Behind the Scenes stories from “Good Morning Football”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part One of our special end of year two-part episode, Super Bowl champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year Andrew Whitworth joins Peter to address the rumors of a potential return to the Bengals (which Peter helped prompt with a tweet this weekend). Whitworth shares some messages he’s received from Bengals fans and one of his favorite stories from his first year on the Amazon's “Thursday Night...

Here on the NFL explained. podcast, Yams and M Rob talk a lot about the evolution of the game, and on this episode, they cover the running back. Listen as they discuss the rise of the running back in the game of the past, and how today's state of play is changing up the run game.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep #10: Dr. Kevin Dyson, the man who gave the Music City a miracle, joins Peanut and Roman. He reveals whether – 22 years later – he believes that fateful throw from Frank Wycheck that forever placed the 2000 Titans in NFL lore was a forward pass or a lateral (4:15). Kevin also gets introspective about the years it took him to stop blaming himself for being one yard short of the would-be game-tyin...

NBC’s Election Night and NFL Playoff Scenario Guru Steve Kornacki shares his unorthodox career path from local NJ county politics reporter to the NFL’s playoff odds authority. Kornacki goes into various team’s playoff scenarios and shares with us his reaction when he was voted as one of People’s Sexiest Men in 2020. Peter and Aaron discuss all things Buffalo, do some MVP chatter, and hit the Giant...

The quarterback touches the ball during every play, so it makes sense that teams would go to great lengths to find the right talent, especially when it comes to picking a QB during the Draft. On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about all the considerations that teams take into account under this special circumstance.  See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

Ep #9 of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. On the show, co-hosts former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and Super Bowl champion Roman Harper talk with NFL legends about how they’ve found success in their post-NFL careers. Today, they’re joined by 12-year NFL veteran running back and current Hollywood actor Thomas Q. jones . Thomas Jones was a bruising Pro Bowl RB who punished defenders on his...

Peter is joined by Philadelphia Eagles' Running Backs Coach and Assistant Head Coach Jemal Singleton to discuss Miles Sanders’ breakout 2022 season, the culture Nick Sirianni has built in Philadelphia, and how Singleton’s military upbringing and training has been applied to his coaching style. Peter also discusses the amazing campaign Jared Goff is having, Baker Mayfield’s wild Thursday night, and...

An NFL team is full of moving parts, and it takes special talent to be able to pull all the pieces together. This week on the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson talk about the role of a General Manager and what it takes to create a winning team.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #8: Doug, one of the NFL’s true OGs, joins Roman and Peanut on the pod. Roman gives Doug his flowers for achieving “GOAT status” for all of his contributions to the HBCU football community as a player and ambassador (3:31). Doug has continued to give back to the HBCU community, and he credits his former Grambling St. coach Eddie Robinson for instilling that in him (5:12). Doug also talks a...

Bengals OC Brian Callahan joins the show to discuss the magic of Joe Burrow, the long list of quarterbacks he’s coached (Tebow, Manning, Stafford, Carr, Burrow), lessons from his father Bill Callahan, and what the Bengals fan base means to the team and the state of Ohio. Peter also explains why the 49ers are uniquely built for their latest injury setback, why the Vikings get no respect, and the wo...

On this episode of the NFL explained podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson discuss the evolution of equipment from the days a player could fold their helmet up and put it in their pocket, to today!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep#7: There’s money in funk…just ask Justin Forsett. On the latest episode, the former 9-year NFL veteran running back joined Peanut and Roman to share the origin story of his company Hustle Clean , and how his teammates suspect shower habits sparked the idea of his multi-million-dollar hygiene company. He shares the story of his Shark Tank appearance he calls “the worst pitch in Shark Tank histor...

96 hours after agreeing to an 8-year deal to be the next Head Coach at Nebraska, Matt Rhule joins Peter to discuss the whirlwind he’s been on, the coaches who reached out when he was fired, and which NFL players he loved to go against. Rhule also discusses why he believes Nebraska can return to greatness and the lessons he learned in Charlotte. Peter shares the story of his paparazzi filled night...

On this episode of the NFL explained. podcast, Mike Yam and Michael Robinson answer your questions.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode #6: This week Peanut and Roman are joined by NFL Films producer Darrell Campbell. Darrell starts out taking us on his football journey from star defensive lineman at Notre Dame, to journeyman pro in the NFL, the AFL, and the CFL. That all led him to a chance meeting with NFL Films legend Steve Sabol. Darrell describes how that encounter charted his path to eventual Hard Knocks producer, an...

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager is joined by Kevin Burkhardt to chat about his first season as FOX's lead play by play announcer, the gravity of a Thanksgiving Day broadcast, and what hanging with Alex Rodriguez is like. Peter also goes deep on the Jets QB situation, the 49ers' offense, Odell Beckham's next destination, and why Patrick Mahomes and the MVP conversation are a lot like Michael Jordan in...

Ep. #5: Former Pro Bowl defensive back DeAngelo Hall comes through to chop it up with Peanut and Roman. D-Hall gives the backstory to why his ridiculous four interception game against Jay Cutler in 2010 was payback (2:26), and why he gets frustrated by watching DBs in today’s game (9:16). He talks of what makes former players prime candidates to be NFL coaches (12:40), and why he says nepotism is...

NFL Network’s Peter Schrager breaks down his trip to Munich for the NFL’s first regular season game in Germany, hits the Bills’ two game losing streak, and spends some time to appreciate the legend that is Colt McCoy. Then, Peter is joined by Chicago Bears GM Ryan Poles, who shares insight on Bears 1st year Head Coach Matt Eberflus, the development of Justin Fields, the Roquan Smith trade, and som...