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Award-winning journalist Michael Silver chops it up with the sports world's most compelling personalities, and shares behind-the-scenes adventures and other experiences gleaned from decades as a Sports Illustrated writer, NFL Network personality and best-selling author.
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Green Bay Packers LT David Bakhtiari joins Mike Silver to discuss his future with the team, expectations for Aaron Rodgers, and how the Packers organization compares to the rest of the NFL. They also discuss why Eric Bieniemy deserves an NFL head coaching job, how Silver unintentionally created drama on the day of Bakhtiaria’s wedding, and why there is no Ted Lasso slander on the internet. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel joins his friend, Mike Silver at the NFL owners meeting in Phoenix, AZ and talks about landing his first NFL head coaching job, the process of evaluating Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa and the exact day he figured out how to build Miami’s roster around the young quarterback. He also discusses growing up with standup comedian and actor, Dan Soder, and how it helped his confidence for press conferences and speaking with players, what he learned during his first NFL job working under HC Mike Shanahan, coaching in Washington DC with Sean McVay and Matt LaFleur, Dolphins DC Vic Fangio’s influence on the team and why he takes him clothes shopping. #volume #Herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Las Vegas Raiders TE Austin Hooper talks to Mike Silver about signing with his new team, and tells us a hilarious story about being in a bar with Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Hooper discusses being a part of the Cleveland Browns’ 2020 playoff run and the difficulty of preparing for those games during a pandemic, the collapse of the Tennessee Titans’ during their 2022 season, why he thinks Kyle Shanahan is Nostradamus, and how he felt watching his Atlanta Falcons teammates talking trash to Tom Brady when they were up 28-3 in Super Bowl LI. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Legendary San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs QB Joe Montana joins Mike Silver to discuss the highs and lows of Montana’s Hall of Fame career. Montana looks back at his final game at Candlestick Park, playing as a backup to Steve Young, being traded from the 49ers to the Chiefs, and how the rules during his era allowed defenders to intentionally injure quarterbacks and ultimately led to many of his 27 surgeries. They also discuss Brock Purdy’s elbow injury, who the 49ers should play at QB next season, and how he nearly died when he crashed a race car into a tree, and how fans can purchase some of his own prized memorabilia. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cincinnati Bengals’ defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo talks to Mike Silver about their AFC Wild Card victory against the Baltimore Ravens, and his upcoming AFC Divisional matchup against the Buffalo Bills. They also discuss the Bengals’ recent “surprise” success, Anarumo’s reputation as a master of halftime adjustments, and why he was staying in his childhood bedroom while he was coaching the New York Giants in 2018. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Philadelphia Eagles' defensive end Brandon Graham talks to Mike Silver about his team capturing the #1 seed in the NFC, his personal transformation from draft "bust" to Super Bowl champion, being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year award, and how Nick Sirianni's rough first few press conferences brought him closer to the players on the Eagles. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner talks to Mike Silver about the Colts' historic loss to the Minnesota Vikings, who came back from a 33-point deficit in their Week 15 matchup. Buckner also talks about the departure of former head coach Frank Reich, Jeff Saturday coming in, being traded to Indy by the San Francisco 49ers, DeFo's near-perfect beer pong run at George Kittle's party, and the Colts' upcoming Monday Night Football matchup against fellow Oregon alum and Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne talks to Mike Silver about the Commanders' slow start and turning the season around by winning 6 of 7 games, including one against the 12-1 Philadelphia Eagles. He also discusses Commanders RB Brian Robinson's incredible recovery from a gunshot, his hopes to play in the Pro Bowl, his fight with teammate Jonathan Allen, and his enormous shoe collection. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Las Vegas Raiders general manager Dave Ziegler talks to Mike Silver about the dramatic 22-16 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. They also discuss Ziegler's time working in New England on the Patriots with legendary coach Bill Belichick, the organization's thoughts on QB Derek Carr, and his short acting career including an appearance on the series finale of 'The Sopranos.' #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Miami Dolphins safety Jevon Holland joins Mike Silver to discuss Baker Mayfield joining the Los Angeles Rams and having an incredible comeback win despite a lack of time to prepare, then talks about the personality of Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, his incredible flag football story, his aspirations to ultimately make it into the Hall of Fame, and whether or not he would play in the Canadian Football League if given the opportunity. #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff talks to Mike Silver about the Detroit Lions' current win streak and their recent victory over the Chicago Bears. Goff opens up about his text message to Sean McVay, the head coach of his former team after the Los Angeles Rams won the Super Bowl. Goff and Silver discuss the upcoming matchup between the California Golden Bears (their alma mater) and their rival, the Stanford Cardinals. They also talk about the eccentricities of Lions head coach Dan Campbell, some of Goff's favorite teammates, and the story of his recent engagement to his fiancé, model Christen Harper. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh talks to Mike Silver about how the Jets got to a 6-3 record in the loaded AFC East, then discusses Zach Wilson's steady improvement, the highs of the 2022 NFL draft, the realities of "keeping receipts" for the media members who criticize him, and the difficulties of rebuilding a team in New York after winning only 4 games last season. Saleh also takes us back to the reason he changed careers from finance to coaching football, the thing that made Kyle Shanahan the most angry at him, and his days as an intern for the Houston Texans. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York Giants defensive coordinator Don "Wink" Martindale talks to The Volume's Mike Silver to discuss his team's incredible 6-1 start to the 2022 season and the culture change behind it, then previews the Giants' challenging Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Martindale tells us about his professional career which started in trucking and later included teaching high school economics, and the scheme that got him his first coaching job. He discusses his unique relationship with legendary Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis, why he let Marcus Peters call the defensive plays in a preseason game, how the media misused his words to offend Joe Burrow, and what's actually happening in a very questionable-looking video of Giants cornerback Darnay Holmes. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen talks to Mike Silver about how the Vikings got to their current 5-1 record, and then look back at the many coaches who told Thielen he was not cut out for college and professional football, his atypical path to the NFL, a joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals where Adam "Pacman" Jones punched him in the face, and the moment in the 2018 Playoffs when legendary coach Bill Belichick told him to shut the !@#$ up. He also discusses the trade between the Vikings and Buffalo Bills which saw Stefon Diggs and Justin Jefferson swap teams, Kirk Cousins' pregame speeches, and trying to figure out which player on the Vikings was dating Lizzo. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jacksonville Jaguars' wide receiver Marvin Jones talks to Mike Silver about the Jags currently underperforming in the 2022 season, then looks back on other recent seasons to break down the madness of having Urban Meyer as his head coach, the shock of the Detroit Lions firing Jim Caldwell, and the ensuing experience of playing under Matt Patricia. Jones then discusses the potential of quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Travis Kelce breaking his record for fewest receiving yards when scoring 4 touchdowns. Finally, Marvin shows off his singing skills with a surprise Spanish serenade. #volumeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley talks with Mike Silver about the challenges of the first few weeks of the 2022 season, his extraordinary path to becoming an NFL head coach, how his first year in the NFL was affected by a global pandemic, his reputation as the most analytics-driven coach in the league, why Justin Herbert is such a special player, meeting Rafael Nadal and other tennis heroes at Wimbledon, and more. #Volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson joins Mike Silver to discuss the experience playing for his new team, how his performance has held up over his 11 years in the league, his Subway commercial and other videos that have become internet sensations, Tua Tagovailoa's brutal injury against the Bengals, and the emotional game against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks. #volume #herd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan joins Mike Silver to discuss the Falcons not taking Jordan in the 2011 Draft, plus Atlanta's recent tendency to allow big comebacks, his love for quarterback Jameis Winston, how team culture has changed under head coach Dennis Allen, why Drew Brees changed his stance towards kneeling during the National Anthem, and the Denver Broncos' questionable decision to attempt a potential game-winning 64-yard field goal last week against the Seattle Seahawks. #volume #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Buffalo Bills linebacker Von Miller joins Mike to discuss his time in Los Angeles, playing with Aaron Donald, the tough decision to leave the Super Bowl champion Rams, his infamous Halloween party in Denver, hanging out in Josh Allen's man cave, and why he should have never talked trash to Tom Brady. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb joins Mike Silver to discuss his new role on the team and whether he expects to get some extra attention from defenses this season, Dak Prescott's request to have CeeDee's locker moved next to his own, Lamb's Draft experience during a pandemic, and his account of the controversial ending to the 2022 NFC Wild Card Playoff vs San Francisco 49ers. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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