Hunter Henry talks Belichick, Mac Jones & life purpose
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been on a phenomenal run in his new home. Despite missing the beaches of Los Angeles, Henry is loving life in Foxborough. The 27-year-old has become a favorite of rookie quarterback Mac Jones, while Bill Belichick has long been an admirer.
Henry lives for football, but for something a lot more. He' doesn’t stroll through life or drive forward for his own self-interests, rather a higher purpose. The former Arkansas stud is a devout Christian & shared how his belief in God helps him both on and off the gridiron.
That and a lot more below!
James Bradberry on Giants, travelling to Pluto & if he’s the NFL’s best CB
New York Giants’ cornerback James Bradberry spoke extensively and openly in a 35-minute conversation with Patrick Djordjevic.
The former Samford FCS product discussed his upbringing in Pleasant Grove, AL., how fatherhood has changed his life, why talk is beyond cheap and how he deals with the pressure of playing in America’s best sports league.
Oh, and the small matter of his desire to fly into space…to Pluto, no less!
How to keep going when life is at its toughest
Dolphins’ long snapper Blake Ferguson speaks to how he powers through the most difficult moments in his life in an inspiring and impassioned solution for many.
Miami Dolphins’ long snapper Blake Ferguson speaks to how he fights through difficulty in his life, irrespective of whether it originates from his mental, personal or professional space.
Ferguson starts off with a classic joke before really delving deep into his own mind to reveal his process and inspire everyone who listens.
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Deep & unfiltered chat with NFL players
Some of the deeper, philosophical and profound moments on The Worldwide QB Podcast thus far.
There has been moments of laughter, insight but also profound thought during The Worldwide QB Podcast with the likes of Von Miller, Glover Quin, Brendon Ayanbadejo, Blake Ferguson and the Aussie contingent all contributing.
With that in mind, I thought it best to come up with a compilation to highlight some of the deeper, relatable and inspiring conversation which has come up on the show.
Buckle up and enjoy learning about Von’s emotion-unpacking process or Blake Ferguson’s relationship with Jesus.
The role of Jesus in Blake Ferguson’s life
Dolphins’ long snapper Blake Ferguson speaks to his faith in Jesus Christ and how his religious beliefs guide him on the gridiron.
Miami Dolphins’ long snapper Blake Ferguson speaks to his faith in Jesus Christ and the intersection between his religious beliefs and football.
Ferguson touched on his religious upbringing, how this shaped him into the person he currently is and how he tries to glorify God.
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Do NFL players have self-doubt?
Often athletes speak about their unwavering self-confidence. How true is that really? Surely, they doubt their capabilities in low moments?!
Miami Dolphins’ long snapper Blake Ferguson dishes on whether he has doubt in himself and his football abilities.
Often athletes speak about their unwavering self-confidence and how they never thought they’d do anything but succeed. How true is that really? Surely, like any humans, they too doubt their capabilities in low moments.
Ferguson lifts the lid and how he manages with negative self-talk before turning it into positive energy.
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How Von Miller found his identity during a tumultuous 2020
How does a world-class athlete work on themselves outside of the weight room? Wonder no more, Von’s got you.
2020 was meant to be the year of Von Miller. Denver’s all-time sack leader canceled a trip to Australia to ensure just that -- missing out on daily Outback Steakhouse and kangaroo riding as a result.
Von instead decided to base himself in San Francisco completing a grueling offseason. All seemed in place for 58 to return to his best, terrifying the NFL’s offensive lines. However, tragedy struck with a season-ending ankle injury a week before their opening game vs. Tennessee.
There were plenty of other bumps along the road too, so how does such a public figure deal with the expectation of the world on top of their own internal demands?
How does a world-class athlete work on themselves outside of the weight room? Wonder no more, Von’s got you.
“For me, all the time we had with the quarantine, I just invested all of that time back into myself. I just did a lot of mental work, on positive and negative energy,” Von said when asked about his learnings from 2020 [link].
“I did just a lot of self-identity finding, I tried to find out what’s really essential and then eliminate the rest. I just really wanted to just minimize my priorities and focus on them with full speed ahead and really just focusing on what really matters to me and pouring all of my time into that.
“As humans you are presented with things daily that mess with your emotions, or your anger, or your fear. And for me, I just wanted to identify what really matters and then focus on that, and the emotions that come with that, instead of running from them, I just identify them. If I’m angry, ‘Why am I angry? If I’m afraid, why am I afraid?’ And I just kind of unpack that.
“If I’m anxious about something, you know instead of just saying, ‘Man I’m not anxious, you know and just try and push through that, you know I just identify why am I anxious? Where is this coming from?’ And then once you really unpack that and get down to the base value of it, it’s just all made up in your head, you know? It’s things that the human mind puts there to create all these emotions.”
Offseason isn’t just about the body work, VM58 invested lengthy time into his mental approach, which paid off handsomely after his devastating ankle injury.
“I did a lot of work identifying what’s what and I think it worked great for me because whenever I dislocated my ankle, that’s all I really had. You know, those first two days, I’m not going to say like I was positive right away, those first two days man, I had to go through the process, the grieving process and then shortly after that, it was the acceptance of, This is what it is, this is what has been presented to me, how do I make the best out of it? ‘
“The best was, for me, identifying and focusing on being able to come back fast, come back this season (2020). That’s where I put all my energy and all my mind, all of my focus on that, and that’s what keeps me motivated and that’s what keeps me going everyday.”
If you’re not ready to run through a brick wall, then I can’t help you.
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Jason Pierre-Paul’s incredible definition of resilience
Two-time Super Bowl champion Jason Pierre-Paul has been through his fair share of battles. The former New York Giant'‘s most infamous moment came while on the roster in East Rutherford. On July 4th 2015, Pierre-Paul suffered a significant hand injury after a firework detonated in his hand, causing him to lose most of his right index finger.
JPP also spent two years in junior college before dominating at USF before being drafted with the 15th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The Haitian Sensation played eight years in New York before arriving in Tampa.
The tribulations didn’t start and end in New York. Pierre-Paul suffered a neck fracture in May 2019 — before playing a single game for the Bucs. Like anyone, JPP has had plenty of setbacks, perhaps more than most, so it was fitting he had such a wonderful explanation for how he moves through difficult times.
What is most important to Von Miller in his life
Denver Broncos all-time sack leader Von Miller is known for his greatness on the football field and his fashion off it. But what about No 58.’s personal life? What is vital in Miller’s life?
Denver Broncos all-time sack leader Von Miller is known for his greatness on the football field and his fashion off it. But what about No 58.’s personal life? What is vital in Miller’s life?
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Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan’s impact on Von Miller
Von Miller details the time he met Kobe Bryant and what he was like in-person. Bryant’s death had a profound impact upon Miller both as a person and a professional athlete.
Von Miller details the time he met Kobe Bryant and what he was like in-person. Bryant’s death had a profound impact upon Miller both as a person and a professional athlete, which he details below.
The Sackmaster also revealed how he studied Michael Jordan extensively during the offseason as a means of becoming a better football player and leader of men.
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A window into Von Miller’s winning mentality
How does Von help his teammates? What’s his approach to every practice? Find out here!
What is greatness? Von Miller personifies this and has done since entering the NFL. Not only has Miller established himself as a future Hall of Famer, but also as the leader of Denver’s locker room since Peyton Manning’s retirement.
How do you deal with being behind by several touchdowns? How does Von help his teammates? Find out below!
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