On this episode of @champandthetramp, two-time Super Bowl champ Jonathan Casillas shares his journey from going undrafted to becoming a key player on multiple NFL teams. He opens up about what it takes to survive in the league, the mindset that kept him going, and lessons learned from leaders like Drew Brees. The guys dive into CTE, the price of greatness, and the differences between NFL and UFC careers. Casillas also talks about his Jersey roots, wild locker room moments, and the reality of getting traded mid-season. It’s raw, real, and full of hard-earned wisdom from a true pro.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Disclaimer
00:00:13 MuscleMeds Sponsorship Shoutout
00:01:27 Welcoming Jonathan Casillas
00:02:11 NFL Journey: Going Undrafted to Super Bowl Champion
00:04:13 Motivation from Doubt and Early Career Grind
00:06:26 Earning Respect and Feeling Like a Vet
00:07:06 Making the Saints Roster and Facing the Grim Reaper
00:10:13 Becoming Invaluable Through Special Teams
00:13:09 Mentors: Drew Brees and Jonathan Vilma
00:15:17 The Importance of Being Coachable
00:16:51 The Odds of Making it in the NFL vs UFC
00:20:13 Aaron Hernandez Story and Personal Connection
00:22:13 Drew Brees' Leadership and Culture in New Orleans
00:24:03 Getting Traded Midseason to the Patriots
00:26:17 Trust, Family, and Agent Dynamics
00:27:47 Finding Football Through Family and Streetball Roots
00:30:54 CTE and Long-Term Health Concerns
00:33:00 Rule Changes, Fines, and Quarterback Protection
00:34:50 Eric LeGrand and Staying Positive Through Adversity
00:36:15 Signs of CTE in Fighters and Brain Health Strategies
00:38:03 Street Fights, Power Slap, and Avoiding Violence
00:39:14 Gun Violence in NJ and Changing Times
00:42:06 Growing Up Around Violence and Staying Clear
00:43:01 Halloween Story and Getting Shot At Over Pumpkins
00:44:29 How the Host Ended Up in Jersey
00:45:06 Physical Toll of Football and Sparring Stories
00:47:17 Training for Mental Health and Knowing Your Limits
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