NFL Players: Second Acts

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Super Bowl champion David Tyree joins Peanut and Roman. David recounts the “The Helmet Catch” in Super Bowl XLII 15 years later, and what he would say to Rodney Harrison about it now. That game was the last of David’s career, but he shares why he wouldn’t trade that moment for a longer time in the NFL. David gets personal about how his arrest for drug-dealing changed his life and spar...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman welcome one of Roman’s former Saints teammates - and fellow Saints Hall of Famer - receiver Marques Colston to the show. They start out clearing the air over an incident between Peanut and Marques during a game in the 2015 season. It’s the first time they’ve seen each other since then, and they hash it out on the podcast. Roman and Marques reminisce about their days p...

Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha taps in with Peanut and Roman on the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. The guys welcome Nnamdi by saying his last name correctly, not like former Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on Draft day, as Nnamdi explains. Nnamdi reflects on his excitement entering the NFL turn to dread after owner Al Davis made him change positions. Nnamdi also shares how he learned the NFL ropes from Hall of Fame...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former offensive tackle, and renaissance man Ephraim Salaam joins Peanut and Roman. Ephraim takes you on his journey from his days as a hoop star at San Diego St. University, to 13-year NFL veteran, to Hollywood writer and producer. He’s currently a staff writer on the hit Peacock show “Bel-Air” and Ephraim shares how his unusual path to that job started with something his wife gifted...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former defensive end Carl Nassib joins hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Just a year into his retirement from the NFL, Carl is now the CEO and Founder of the volunteer partnering app Rayze. He shares with Roman and Peanut how the idea for the app came after a trip to a youth detention center in Tampa, and how he brought it to fruition despite no previous experience in the tech sp...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode, legendary return man Dante Hall a.k.a. “The X Factor,” a.k.a. “The Human Joystick,” a.k.a. “The Human Torch” joins Peanut and Roman. Dante electrified crowds as one of the NFL’s best returners, and he shares how that wasn’t the plan when he entered the NFL. He also takes us inside what it’s like to be in a zone as a returner, like he was in 2003 when he returned four kicks in consecut...

In this episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman talk with cornerback turned analyst, Jason McCourty. Jason shares what it was like growing up with a twin, winning the Super Bowl alongside his brother Devin, his transition from football to broadcast, and the importance of his family. He also hints at some future twin shenanigans. In fact, we aren’t even sure we were talking to Jason.

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In the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, hosts Peanut and Roman sit down with Shawne Merriman, the 2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year. Shawne shares stories from his NFL days, including a memorable rookie dinner that left him with a $32,000 bill. He also talks about the injuries that eventually led to his retirement and how he found a new passion in MMA and started his own company called Lights Out Xtreme Fight...

Bucky Brooks: Playing for Hall of Fame coaches, being the anti-hot taker, coaching with purpose

On the latest episode of the NFL Players: NFL Media’s Bucky Brooks a.k.a. “Team No Sleep Captain,” a.k.a. “Man of Many Jobs” joins Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper. Bucky talks about his many jobs, and how writing is the foundation of the success he’s achieved in his post-NFL career. In an era of hot takes, Bucky explains why he’s int...

On the latest episode of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ali Marpet. At 28 years old Ali shocked the NFL world when he announced his retirement. He was a year removed from winning a Super Bowl ring, he had just made his first Pro Bowl, and he was three years into a contract extension that was set to pay him $55 million. Yet, Ali was clear-eyed when decided to wa...

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts episode with Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper, 11-year NFL receiver Nate Burleson blazes the Second Acts podcast mic. Since leaving the game, Nate has charted a unique path as a broadcaster that led him to his current role as a co-host on the CBS Mornings program. Nate’s journey to that position was no accident, as he describes during an introspective conversation. Nate started honing his craft...

Hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper are back with the Season 2 premiere of the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. They’re joined by former Jets franchise quarterback and current FOX Sports broadcaster Mark Sanchez. In a wide-ranging interview, Mark reminisces on his time in the Hard Knocks spotlight with the Jets, how he’s navigated the spotlight since he’s been in high school, and how the Men’s Wearhouse saved his White House sta...

EP #30: Peanut calls this episode’s guest “The Key to the City” and “The Godmother of NFL Players.” Her name is Tracy Perlman. She’s the NFL’s SVP of Player Operations, and she is the gatekeeper for all things regarding the well-being of players. Tracy has spent her entire 31-year career with the NFL. For the last six she has fostered a community amongst current and former players, and her department’s mantra of support and service...

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Ep #29: It’s a first on the NFL Players: Second Acts pod - a duo! The brothers’ Holt: Rams legend Torry Holt and his brother Terrence, who was also a six-year NFL veteran, join Peanut and Roman on the pod. It’s fitting that they’re on together since they've remained attached at the h...

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EP #28: The gentle giant D’Brickashaw Ferguson sits down with Peanut and Roman on the latest episode of the NFL Players Second Acts pod. D’Brick lived up to expectations as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2006 draft. He anchored the Jets offensive line during his 10-year career, starte...

EP #27: Peanut and Roman are back! This time they’re joined by Hall of Fame safety LeRoy Butler. LeRoy starts off reminiscing on his “Welcome to the NFL” moment taking us back to 1990, his rookie year. In this episode, the Hall of Famer walks us through his journey from growing up in poverty to becoming a Super Bowl champion, to joining football immortality in Canton. LeRoy gives us an inside look on the anxiety brought on by the P...

EP #26: Fred Taylor, one of the toughest running backs to ever play in the NFL, joins Peanut and Roman on the pod. They’ve competed against each other and on the pod they share stories of how they all succeeded in the league with their brains as much as their brawn. Fred may not be in the Hall of Fame now, but he’s got a compelling case and he shares it here. But he’s also more than a football player. Fred shares his journey in and...

EP #25: Peanut and Roman are joined this week by Hall of Fame wide receiver, Calvin Johnson. Calvin starts by revealing his “Welcome To The NFL” moment, and his first impressions of Detroit when he first arrived after he was drafted 2nd overall in 2007 (02:54). Peanut and Calvin then go on to reminisce about all the great battles they had against one another for so many years as NFC North divisional foes (03:42). They also give us ...

Ep. #24 This week, Peanut and Roman are joined by Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson. They start things off talking about Pederson's history with two iconic franchises; the Eagles and Packers (02:10). Pederson talks about being a football lifer and coaching being a natural progression (06:45). He also names the coaches who've shaped who he is today (12:30). Finally, Pederson talks about his transition to Jacksonville and...