Behind Tha Mike Podcast

Turkey Bowl

On Thanksgiving, sleeping in, getting hurt playing in the "Turkey Bowl", and eating until you pass out is every American's God given right...oh, and watching football all day. Thanks Abe Lincoln! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scouts Honor: Bill Nunn Jr

Kansas City hired Lloyd Wells, who became the first black scout in pro football history. His scouting of HBCU talent helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl IV in 1969. In 1967, the Pittsburgh Steelers' hiring of the second black scout in NFL history lead them to a dynasty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scouts Honor: Lloyd Wells

The AFL was formed in 1960, and unlike the NFL, this league slowly opened the door of both scouting and drafting HBCU players. Lloyd Wells kicked that door wide open! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scouts Honor

Good teams, great teams, dynasties, all credit goes to the players and the coaches. But what about the scouts who evaluate the talent on the field? Few people know whom they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”Strike Two!”

After five years of collective bargaining bliss, the NFLPA went on strike again. This time the owners were ready, and their "replacement plan" brought out the worst in both players and fans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”Strike One!”

A great man once said "Show me the money!" At one point, NFL players said "Show me the money and the benefits!" When the league drug their feet, players refused to clock in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover

Some NFL stars we only associate with football and only football. But maybe, just maybe, they were pretty good at something else… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

”What If....?”

As fans, it’s hard for us to understand why a professional athlete in his prime would just walk away from the game. When they do, it often leaves us wondering “What if..?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Early Exit

Football is a violent game and injuries come with it. Some of the best of all time made a choice when injuries impacted their careers… And sometimes that choice was made for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bargain Bin

NFL greats can come from anywhere, from colleges great and small. Not just drafted in the first two rounds, and some not drafted at all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices