NFL Films: Tales From The Vault

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1989 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed the Legend Al Davis.  The Raiders owner discussed his philosophies on offense and defense and how Davis always wanted to know what the Raiders were about.  Steve highlights the great pride Davis took in Bill Walsh's first job being with the Raiders.  Davis was proud of the loyalty and code his organization had along with the fear and myst...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2000 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Michael Irvin just months after the 3x Super Bowl Champion retired.  Irvin started with the difficulty of playing in the NFC East every year and how one of his conversations with John Madden resulted in several rule changes.  Steve asks about Irvin's relationship with his teammates and the several coaches that he played for in th...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1995 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed QB Jim McMahon.  The Super Bowl Champion looked back on the 1985 season and his relationship with Head Coach Mike Ditka.  Jim recalls his contentious relationship with Ditka, who called the plays but often saw them changed at the line by McMahon.  Steve asks about the sole loss that season, as Chicago had started the season 12-0 before lo...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2007 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Broadcast legend Al Michaels. Steve starts by asking Al about his start in broadcasting and the advice he was given by those around him. Al talks about the art of doing play by play and emulating the voices that he grew up with while looking to avoid tired cliches. In the booth, Al explains what he wants from an analyst and the ability to explain everyt...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2007 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Head Coach Sean Payton. Sean starts with what he learned from mentor Bill Parcells including his motto of 'Don't Eat the Cheese'. Sean mirrored Parcells as a tough but fair head coach that doesn't mind confrontation. Having just taken the Saints job, Payton lists some of the things he'll be changing off the field, like the pregame music and the locker r...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2002 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Tom Brady. The QB had just won the first of his seven Super Bowl Championships and discussed his start in high school football. Brady chose football over baseball and explained why he decided to attend Michigan University, which leads to a funny story about his first visit to Notre Dame. Steve moved onto Brady's Draft report and how it motivated him whi...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Bill Parcells. Bill discusses his decision at the time to leave the New England Patriots for the New York Jets. Steve explores Parcell's philosophy of having total control as a head coach and GM of a franchise and why there are only so many people that can handle the responsibility. Bill looks back to some of his fondest memories with the ...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and his father, Archie Manning. Peyton talks about growing up with his brothers while their Dad was playing in the NFL. The interview highlights the interesting dynamic between a football father and son and examines how Archie put more value in his relationship with his sons rather than trying to be their coach. Peyton gives...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1986 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer John Madden. Steve starts off with John talking about his philosophy on what it takes to be a football player. We hear John's perspective on being part of several famous plays the Raiders took part in like The Immaculate Reception, The Holy Roller, and The Ghost to the Post. After talking games with names, Steve moved onto Madden's stories...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1999 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Jim Brown. In Part 2 of the interview, we dive deeper in Jim's life as an athlete, actor, and activist. Jim talks about his friendships with sometimes controversial figures and his admiration for them not following the status quo. Foreshadowing current events, Jim reflected on his respect for the Country and the National Anthem that played...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1999 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Famer Jim Brown. Jim looks back at his days of playing in the NFL and the relationships he built with those around him. Steve explores why Jim almost quit football and all of the job offers he received before playing in the NFL. Jim explains his belief of not going out of bounds and why QB's shouldn't slide to avoid being hit. Jim also never dra...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2000 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed Hall of Fame QB Dan Marino. Dan talks about growing up in Pittsburgh and how he learned to throw a football by aiming at passing buses. Dan talks about being a pure passer but how that doesn't mean that he couldn't run at all. As the years passed, Dan explains how injuries affected him and how he changed as a player. Steve asks Dan about his defining mo...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed former NFL defensive end Reggie White. Fresh off of his 1st Super Bowl Championship, Reggie explores his decision to leave the Eagles and join the Packers and even reveals other teams he was considering playing for. Outside of football, Reggie explains the importance of his ministries and how he planned to do more than just preach to those in need.

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Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1984 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed former NFL defensive end Deacon Jones. Deacon explains how his NFL career got started and how he took on his famous nickname. As a player, Deacon developed the head slap and described what it was like to play 'in the trenches' in the 1960's. Deacon feels like he never played the game dirty and never allowed anyone to play dirty against him. The Hall of ...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2010 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Mike Singletary. The future Hall of Famer discussed why it is so difficult for a great player to become a great coach and who his influences were along the way both on and off the field. . Looking back to his intense playing days, Mike explores his relationships with coaches like Mike Ditka and Buddy Ryan and why his Super...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1997 when NFL Films Steve Sabol interviewed retired Defensive Lineman Howie Long. The future Hall of Famer discussed growing up in the streets of Boston and finding his fair share of trouble in his youth. Howie describes his first meeting with Raiders Owner Al Davis as well as adding acting to his professional resume alongside football. Howie shares several stories with Steve from his playing day...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2001 when Steve Sabol interviewed recently retired Cowboys QB Troy Aikman. Having just given his retirement speech 2 months earlier, Troy looked back at how coaches like Norv Turner and Barry Switzer influenced his career but also cites his father as having the biggest impact on the toughness he played with. Troy remembers his fondest memories of his playing days including his first performance i...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 1996 when NFL Films' Steve Sabol interviewed Quarterback Brett Favre in Mississippi. The conversation starts with a warning from Brett to watch out for snakes along the dock of Rotten Bayou. Brett recalls growing up and playing for his Dad before heading to Southern Miss, where he was involved in a serious car accident before the start of his Senior season. Now in the NFL and coming off his first...

Host Andrea Kremer takes us back to 2010 when NFL Films' Steve Sabol interviewed Head Coach Andy Reid. Coaching the Philadelphia Eagles at the time, Andy discussed his childhood growing up in Los Angeles and how he decided to get into coaching while at BYU. Andy reveals the advice given to him by Bill Parcells about coaching in Philadelphia and explains his relationship with the tough Eagles fans. Steve walks Andy through the Eagle...