Behind Tha Mike Podcast

Presented by Belly Up Sports! Michael Neal Jr shares his love of NFL history by discussing stories, games, NFL draft, Super Bowls, team origins, and more!

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Two men and an Oldsmobile

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023

Wednesday Sep 20, 2023

The NFL as we know it came about because the old AFL had staying power. Besides a second straight Super Bowl upset, it began with two men and an Oldsmobile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“I guarantee it.“

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023

Wednesday Sep 13, 2023

At his introductory press conference, Aaron Rodgers said the Jets Super Bowl III trophy was looking a little bit lonely. Rogers made no guarantees…but the first quarterback did, and those results were step one in changing the league forever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gil Brandt

Thursday Sep 07, 2023

Thursday Sep 07, 2023

Thorough, innovative, and creative. That was perhaps the greatest scout in NFL history, Gil Brandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Timing is Everything

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023

Wednesday Aug 30, 2023

Running back holdouts and trade demands don’t always work out, and what history tells us is that timing is everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Stay healthy my friends.”

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023

Wednesday Aug 23, 2023

No doubt about it, the NFL is a passing league. The running back that carries his team from start to finish, has slowly faded. What happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Parcells right?

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023

Wednesday Aug 16, 2023

Pro football Hall of Fame coach, Bill Parcells once said he wants a Sr QB grad that started 3 years, won 23 of 30 games, with a 2 to 1 touchdown to interception ratio, and completed 60% of his passes. Was he right?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The New York Sack Exchange

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

Thursday Aug 10, 2023

When mentioning great defenses or defensive lines like the Steel Curtain, Fearsome Foursome, or the Purple People Eaters, very seldom mentioned are the New York Sack Exchange. If you don’t know you’re going to learn today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colors Part II: NFC

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023

Ever wonder why certain NFL teams wear the colors they do? Some were obvious, but others? Well, just listen to the show. It’s the NFC's turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colors Part I: AFC

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023

Ever wonder why certain NFL teams wear the colors they do? Some were obvious, but others? Well, just listen to the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Position That Didn’t Exist

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

Wednesday Jul 12, 2023

Football has undergone many changes over the years, and some positions didn’t even exist. One of those positions is only 63 years old and has evolved beautifully. The tight end.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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