On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL receiver and NCAA QB, Bert Emanuel Sr. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! While the college scene is getting ready for Bert Emanuel Jr to storm onto the scene, Bert Emanuel Sr. know a thing or two about what it takes to thrive on that scene. The former Rice QB wrote the blueprint that Charlie Ward used to win a Heisman before converting to a WR in the NFL. Without missing a beat he put together 4 prolific seasons with the Falcons to begin his career. Today Bert Sr. is a coach, an investor, a father and much more than a guy who has a rule named after him. Yes, of course we had to talk about THE RULE, but our conversation is much more than one play. In this one conversation Bert shows much more of who he really is as he talks about what it takes so succeed any aspect of your life. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by All-American linebacker from App State, D’Marco Jackson Get to know D’Marco Jackson! D’Marco went from redshirting his first year, to getting - then losing - a starting job to blossoming into the DPOY in his conference and all-American. His meteoric rise over his career culminated with a terrific showing at the Reese’s Senior Bowl and invite to the NFL Combine. Jackson will be playing on Sundays this fall. One team will be lucky enough to get a young man who continues to improve his game each and every year. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

Tim Grunhard talks NFL, Chiefs, and his new book, 'View from Center'. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Chiefs Ring of Honor member, former 11 year Center for the team, Tim 'Grunny' Grunhard. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Kansas City got it right in 1990. When they draft 'Grunny' from Notre Dame in the second round they picked a man who would become a pillar for their organization for the next 30+ years. Tim made an immediate impact as a rookie and would string together an 11 year career, all with KC, that featured nearly 170 games played, including 164 starts. That was the 90's - what does he have to do with them today? Well, he is a KC area radio personality, in 2021 he was inducted into their Ring of Honor and just within the past few weeks he was in Germany as a KC Chiefs Ambassador with Dante Hall. The man is a lifer. Grunhard has recently added author to his long list of accomplishments. 'View From Center' is available for preorder now at www.timgrunhard.com. After this conversation with him I don't see how you wouldn't want more stories and insights from him career. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Super Bowl Champ, former NFL Defensive back, Kyle Arrington. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Arrington is far more than a former athlete. As a community leader he has forged a path forward utilizing a number of mediums for his message. He is a published author (check out arr24.com), he's an actor, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Football provided a spring board to have his larger vision sprout. Kyle took the time to talk about his playing days and how he came to where he is today. He breaks down his principles of success in a way that can applied anywhere. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars, Sean Brown. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Sean Brown is ready for his next chapter. In just a couple weeks the USFL will start its inaugural season and he will be in his familiar spot on the offensive line. A new league, a new team and a new opportunity for Sean to pave his way into the NFL. Brown took the time to talk about his road here. From league to league he has forged a resume that puts him on the cusp of making his dream come true. Get to know Sean and his story of grinding it out, being consistent and attacking your dream relentlessly. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former defensive tackle, TJ Barnes who now is works in software and is a podcast host. If you don't know who TJ Barnes is, you aren't on TikTok. TJ is the former pro football player who releases endless insights into his experiences from his journey. Seeing as he can draw from his time as an All-ACC player, NFL, AAF and XFL athlete as well - he has a lot to say. Barnes has navigated creating a life after being a pro athlete. He opens up on that process in addition to some of the lessons he has learned along the way. While he is deep into software nowadays, be sure to check out 'Yo Pass the Sticks' his new podcast that is available wherever you listen to your favorite shows. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Hall of Fame wide receiver, Isaac Bruce. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave a comment! 15,000+ receiving yards, 1,000+ receptions and nearly 100 TDs in a storied NFL career barely begins to tell the Isaac Bruce story. Fresh off of his Hall of Fame induction this summer, Isaac took the time to speak about his acceptance speech, his career and what he is focusing on today. The Isaac Bruce Foundation has been a staple for years and his Flight 300 program helps so many students on a yearly basis. Additionally, Smoosh Cookies ( Smooshcookies.com ) is his newest venture which we discuss as well. Enough cannot be said about Isaac’s approach to the game and life overall. The principles of his faith and his success are profound - it is my hope that this conversation helps begin to share those with everyone as we each embark on our journeys and chase our own successes. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former All-Pro defensive tackle, Pat Williams. Pat Williams played defensive tackle until he was nearly 40. Think about that. This career almost never happened. Pat went to two different JUCOs before making it onto the field at Texas A&M only to go undrafted. There aren’t 25 year old undrafted rookies in the NFL who make a roster once. Williams isn’t ordinary though. Insane quickness at an enormous frame under the tutelage of Bruce Smith and Ted Washington flourished. His last 4 years in Buffalo he was a force to be reckoned with. It wasn’t until his time in Minnesota where he became a household name making multiple Pro Bowls and an All-Pro nomination. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Super Bowl Champ and former Green Bay Packer, Michael Montgomery II. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Michael Montgomery is a numbers guy. Playing defensive line he knew since high school which stats mattered and what his peers were doing. He figured if he could match what ‘the best’ in the state were doing then he would be ok. He was not wrong. Montgomery worked himself into a JUCO player, then an All-Conference player at Texas A&M and then the NFL - almost all of which with the Green Bay Packers. After a nice career that was capped with a Super Bowl, he has invested himself in film and now into his new podcast ‘The Undefeated’. - check it out on YouTube and wherever you listen to your other favorite podcasts like this one. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former two-sport athlete and NFL QB, Quincy Carter. Few people have ever possessed the athleticism Quincy Carter did. He pursued professional baseball for a few years out of high school before going to the University of Georgia to play quarterback. It took little time at all to see he was something special and was only continuing to improve. With that being said, Quincy did not re-write the history books in the NFL. Despite being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and appearing in his third 3 season to be well on his way, all was not well beneath the surface. Ultimately it was a marijuana habit that derailed his Cowboys career, but more importantly it was the beginning of a spiral that Quincy has fought through ever since. Carter opens up about his life since playing in the NFL and where he is today. It is by no stretch an easy road to have gone from where he was in 2004 to where he proudly stands today. Quincy deserves the respect from all who will listen on achieving sobriety and fighting to make a positive impact in the world. In the near future (April 2022) he will be hosting a QB and WR camp. We talk about on the program and the link to it is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coach-earl-chambers-n-qb-results-recruiting-camp-lagrange-college-ga-tickets-267892151637?utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by All-ACC offensive lineman and NFL prospect, Luke Tenuta Tenuta has been a steady force on the Virginia Tech offensive line for the last few seasons. It’s been quite the journey going from a high school defensive lineman, to redshirting, to eventually growing into the anchor of a top offensive line unit. The point of our conversation is to talk about the journey to get to this point. This conversation was recorded right after the East-West Shrine game while Luke preps for the NFL combine. It’s a special time in the journey where there is a gap to reflect on what has been and there is a future of endless possibilities. Luke has the capacity to help any of the 32 NFL teams, but the combine will (in part) determine how quickly the teams will call his name when the draft rolls around. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former General Manager of the Buffalo Bills and current XFL SVP, Doug Whaley , Darnerien McCants. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Doug is driven, not ambitious. He went from college football player into talent evaluator for the Seahawks and after 3 years of scouting he was off and running. It kicked off what would be over a decade long stint with the Steelers front office which prepared him to join Buffalo. In 2014 Doug took over as GM for the Buffalo Bills when Buddy Nix stepped down and he held that position through 2017. The Bills today have Whaley's finger prints all over them. Our conversation hit on roster building and his career, but we also briefly discussed his present and future with the XFL. Doug continues to make a difference in the football community as he helps the XFL prepare for a 2023 season. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by All-PAC12 running back, Senior Bowl standout and NFL prospect, Rachaad White. 0 Division 1 offers. Rachaad was anything but a sure thing to be here today. Back in 2017 he went to DII Nebraska-Kearney and redshirted. After 2 years of JUCO football he was able to land at Arizona State where he gave the Sun Devils everything he had for 2 seasons (1 of course being a short COVID season). His unyielding drive and confidence propelled him into having a near 1,500 all-purpose yard senior season with 15 touchdowns. The performance landed him a spot in the Senior Bowl where he led all running backs in rushing yards. The now WIDELY known prospect is a threat to catch the ball, hurdle you or truck you making him perhaps the next Le’Veon Bell. Get a glimpse into the journey thus far as Rachaad gets ready for the NFL and if you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL Wide Receiver turned Coach, Darnerien McCants. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review! Not a Division 1 athlete, no combine invite - no problem. In 2001, 'Coach' was drafted in the 5th round after a 18 touchdown campaign as a senior at Delaware State. He spent the bulk of his career with the Washington Redskins as a receiver and special team contributor. His last NFL stop in the regular season with with the Philadelphia Eagles. McCants opens up about his journey through the league and navigating life after. Since 2009 he has worked as a coach with the youth. While that is still his focus, he also started the Finding Me Foundation in 2020 to help combat juvenile delinquency in education/reading. Please check out findingmefoundation.org or his coaching website coachmccants.com to learn more. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…

All-American, Jerreth Sterns, talks path to NFL Draft. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by athlete who just led all of the NCAA in receiving in 2021 (1,902 yards), Jerreth Sterns. Jerreth burst onto the scene this year at Western Kentucky University catching balls from another newcomer and star in Bailey Zappe. Was this a one year wonder? Not even close. Sterns spent 3 years at Houston Baptist where he caught balls from the same QB, Bailey, for those three seasons. Each and every year they improved until they decided to transfer and try to improve their NFL odds by playing DI. Safe to say, this gamble paid off wildly. Get a glimpse into the journey to get here at Sterns gets ready for the NFL. We talked just before the East-West Shrine Game which just conducted over this past week. If you like this episode please share it with someone who you think will enjoy it! At least leave a comment, subscribe, hit the like button - anything so others can find us! Support the show…