Benched with Bonnetta

Benched with Bonnetta

Rachel Bonnetta covers all things football – and so much more – on the BENCHED WITH BONNETTA podcast. Listen each week as Rachel recaps the latest NFL news from her unique perspective, sharing her quick-witted observations and interacting with fans and listeners, with appearances by an array of guests from the NFL and sports media landscape. Stop by every Tuesday to take in all the action around the league from the best seat in the house – on the BENCH!

Episodes

April 24, 2024 33 mins

Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring standout interviews from Season 1. 

In this week's special installment, Cam sits down with none other than All-Pro safety and fellow Saints teammate, Tyrann Mathieu. Tyrann opens up about the unique experience of playing in his hometown of New Orleans, and the personal connection to why he wears No. 32. Cam salutes Tyrann's Walter Payt...

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On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham in the NFL Media podcast studio in Los Angeles. Cam kicks things off by congratulating Brandon on signing a one-year contract extension for the 2024 season. Brandon shares the time he nearly signed with the New York Giants in 2015 and the chip on his shoulder that fuels him to this day. Then Brandon reminisces on hi...

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On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Cam is joined by Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton in the NFL Media podcast studio in Los Angeles. Cam and Andy dive into the 2011 draft class, sharing their perspectives on why they believe it stands as the best draft class to date. Cam then poses a thought-provoking question to Andy: if there was a hypothetical draft do-over, where does he think he'd be selected? 

The c...

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Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring standout interviews from Season 1. 

This week, Cam is revisiting his conversation with none other than his former teammate and future Hall of Famer Drew Brees. 

In this interview, Cam and Drew discuss the possibilities of teaming up for Flag Football in the 2028 Olympics. Drew shares whether or not he still has the arm strength to com...

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Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring some of the standout interviews from Season 1. 

This week, Cam revisits his conversation with his teammate linebacker Demario Davis. Cam kicks off the conversation by celebrating Demario's achievement of making the All-Pro team for the fifth time in his career, offering well-deserved recognition for the linebacker’s outstanding perform...

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Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring some of the standout interviews from Season 1. 

This week, Cam is revisiting his conversation with his former teammate Manti Te’o. Manti opens up about the profound impact Cam had on him when he joined the Saints, highlighting a life-altering invitation to a Jay-Z concert. Reflecting on his time at the University of Notre Dame, Manti s...

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Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're featuring some of the standout interviews from Season 1. This week, Cam is revisiting his conversation with his former teammate, the one and only Jimmy Graham.

During this episode, Jimmy shares how cycling kept him in shape during his year-long hiatus from the game and how his bicycle accident catalyzed his NFL comeback. Renowned for his daring ...

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Join us for a special seven-week series of "Off the Edge with Cam Jordan," where we're revisiting some of the standout interviews from Season 1. As we gear up for exciting new episodes, we're taking a trip down memory lane to showcase the incredible guests who graced our show. 

To kick things off, Cam revisits his conversation with his friend, Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, as they discuss the strategy and mindset that separat...

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Just 10 minutes left in the 2023 NFL season and here come the takes:

  • You have to knock out the Chiefs
  • Always go on defense in overtime
  • I love a Super Bowl in overtime, but double OT would've been better
  • The Mahomes-Jordan comparisons
  • Can the 49ers get back?
  • Jim, I love Tony Romo
  • We're not ending the season talking about the refs!

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EP #23: Welcome to a special edition of Off the Edge with Cam Jordan! In this week’s episode, Cam sits down with NFL MVP Cam Newton and Super Bowl champion Andrew Whitworth. 

Despite the on-field clashes between the two Cams, the guys put their beef aside and reminisce on the heated battles that defined the NFC South rivalry in their era. Then Cam Jordan recalls the moment that led to an on-field scuffle after Cam Newton unleashed...

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EP #22: Welcome to a special edition of 'Off the Edge with Cam Jordan! In this week’s episode,  Cam takes his show to Las Vegas for Super Bowl week where a star-studded lineup of celebrity guests joins him. 

Cam is joined by actress, writer, and producer, Issa Rae. Issa takes us through the unforgettable moment when she learned that she would grace the front cover of Time magazine. She then shares with us her dream collaborations ...

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EP #21: Welcome to a special edition of Off the Edge with Cam Jordan! In this week’s episode, Cam sits down with two rising stars in the NFL, Jordan Love and CJ Stroud. Cam starts by reflecting on Jordan Love's impressive 17-point comeback against his team, which happens to be Jordan’s favorite game thus far in his career. Then Texans QB C.J. Stroud joins the show. He talks about how he has been able to quickly earn the respect and...

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The countdown is on for Super Bowl and for our 10 Takes:

  • Something always happens in Las Vegas
  • The Confetti Test for Brock Purdy
  • I experienced the Taylor Swift Effect
  • Terrified for Angry Runs at NFL Honors
  • Ever see a real Super Bowl Ring?
  • My Super Bowl Pick

 

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EP #20: In this week's edition, Cam breaks down the highs and lows of the NFL conference championship games, offering his candid reactions to the matchups.

Joining Cam in the studio is none other than Giants' defensive end, Kayvon Thibodeaux, who shares his journey from being labeled a rookie bust to a break out 11.5 sack season. He also delves into the intricacies of developing his pass rush techniques.

Kayvon opens up about bei...

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January 29, 2024 11 mins

We have the Super Bowl Matchup and still just 10 minutes to dissect it:

  • Mahomes has earned the praise
  • Inspired by Travis Kelce
  • The Ravens had nothing
  • A special kind of loss for the Lions
  • Who adapted and who didn't?
  • 49ers redemption
  • The refs were better?

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EP #19: Cam is back fresh from his trip to Accra, Ghana, which he details on the latest episode of the Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast. Cam talks about the Super Bowl connection to his trip to Ghana, and how he got in trouble for what he did to security his first day. He’s then joined by his former teammate Jimmy Graham, who might be the most interesting man in the NFL. Jimmy talks about how cycling kept him in shape during hi...

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Can you squeeze everything from this Divisional round in 10 minutes? Let's find out: 

  • Spent from good football, at least no ref controversies!
  • Mahomes is inevitable and we found Kelce
  • The Bills aren't evolving
  • Lamar Jackson needed this
  • An early Lions prediction
  • Meeting Jack Black
  • Sneaking in an extra take at the end?

 

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EP #18: A busy news day on the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast. Cam reacts to news of the Saints firing offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael plus two other offensive coaches. He also salutes Eagles center Jason Kelce who, reportedly, has told teammates he will retire after 13 NFL seasons. Cam is then joined by his teammate, linebacker Demario Davis. Cam gives Demario his flowers for making the All-Pro team for the fift...

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January 16, 2024 11 mins

It's the Playoffs and time for the most fun on the NFL calendar: 

  • The Eagles are the biggest offseason mystery
  • Multiple cancelled flights
  • Was it a fake slide in Buffalo?
  • Mike Tomlin needs a home run
  • The Cowboys are empy calories
  • The most famous offensive lineman ever?

 

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EP #17: On the latest Off the Edge with Cam Jordan podcast, Eagles cornerback Darius “Big Play” Slay joins Cam to both console Cam for the Saints not making the playoffs, and to share his excitement for the Eagles getting set for the postseason. He also defends the Eagles over claims they're "frauds” for their 1-5 regular season finish. Darius talks of what it’s like to play for the raucous Eagles fan base, and why he hates playing...

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