On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with two-time Super Bowl champion defense end Greg Scruggs. Greg shares his love for drumming and tells the story of how he went from the drumline to the football team late in high school. He also discusses his college recruiting experience and explains why he picked college football over basketball. Then Greg dives into his second act and talks about the time he spent working for the NFL Legends program, supporting player development at Cincinnati, and coaching the 49ers defensive line.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, Charles Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with two-time Super Bowl champion defense end Greg Scruggs. Greg shares his love for drumming and tells the story of how he went from the drumline to the football team late in high school. He also discusses his college recruiting experience and explains why he picked college football over basketball. Then Greg dives into his second act and talks about the time he spent working for the NFL Legends program, supporting player development at Cincinnati, and coaching the 49ers defensive line. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

On the NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former All-Pro Charles “Peanut” Tillman and former Pro Bowler Roman Harper break bread with NFL legends about how they’ve taken the passion, drive and dedication that made them stars on the gridiron…and use it to achieve success in their post-playing careers. But it’s not just about the destination! Roman and “Peanut” aim to engage in some real talk with legends about their transitions from the game to finding their passion pursuits in other areas of life. And they manage to have some fun along the way.

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The best morning show on sports television is now a daily podcast. GMFB sets the narrative and agenda for everything from the NFL Draft to Training Camp to Kickoff. Hosts Jamie Erdahl, Kyle Brandt, Peter Schrager, Akbar Gbajabiamila, and Sherree Burruss are talking all things football 12 months a year on GMFB. Be sure to catch Good Morning Football on NFL Network weekdays at 8:00 AM ET.

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Greg Scruggs on his life being rooted in service, answering the call to coach, the tough childhood that shaped his unshakable confidence 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former All-Pro Maurice Jones‑Drew for a fast, funny, and insightful conversation about the journey that shaped one of the NFL’s most unique running backs. Maurice talks about how taking ballet classes as a kid paid off for his NFL career, being part of the De La Salle High School dynasty, and the wild recruiting stories that led him to UCLA. He shares memories of Eric Bieniemy, his connection to Jackie Robinson, and how Kyle Shanahan taught him the West Coast offense through Madden.

The guys revisit MJD’s “welcome to the NFL” moment, his bruising running style, and the time MJD got the “Peanut Punch” treatment. MJD breaks down the backs who inspired him, how he’s coaching his son today, and how broadcasting helped him transition into life after football.

A sharp, energetic look at the mindset behind a true NFL original.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by former All-Pro Maurice Jones‑Drew for a fast, funny, and insightful conversation about the journey that shaped one of the NFL&rsquo;s most unique running backs. Maurice talks about how taking ballet classes as a kid paid off for his NFL career, being part of the De La Salle High School dynasty, and the wild recruiting stories that led him to UCLA. He shares memories of Eric Bieniemy, his connection to Jackie Robinson, and how Kyle Shanahan taught him the West Coast offense through Madden.
The guys revisit MJD&rsquo;s &ldquo;welcome to the NFL&rdquo; moment, his bruising running style, and the time MJD got the &ldquo;Peanut Punch&rdquo; treatment. MJD breaks down the backs who inspired him, how he&rsquo;s coaching his son today, and how broadcasting helped him transition into life after football.
A sharp, energetic look at the mindset behind a true NFL original.
The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Jaguars legend Maurice Jones Drew | NFL Players: Second Acts podcast 

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion Mike Logan for a deep conversation about learning to open up and asking for help. Mike talks being a knucklehead in college and how his coach Garrett Ford Sr. helped him develop the discipline to make it to the NFL.  Then he discusses returning home to Pittsburgh to play for the Steelers and what it was like to win a Super Bowl with the team.

But the high of the Super Bowl win was clouded by Mike’s personal turmoil. Mike opens up about why he decided to seek therapy and how he learned to handle anxiety and depression. He also speaks on the close relationship he developed for teammate Troy Polamalu, who he credits with “saving his life.” Tune in for an emotional conversation about managing loss and learning to ask for help.


The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, Peanut and Roman are joined by Super Bowl champion Mike Logan for a deep conversation about learning to open up and asking for help. Mike talks being a knucklehead in college and how his coach Garrett Ford Sr. helped him develop the discipline to make it to the NFL.&nbsp; Then he discusses returning home to Pittsburgh to play for the Steelers and what it was like to win a Super Bowl with the team. But the high of the Super Bowl win was clouded by Mike&rsquo;s personal turmoil. Mike opens up about why he decided to seek therapy and how he learned to handle anxiety and depression. He also speaks on the close relationship he developed for teammate Troy Polamalu, who he credits with &ldquo;saving his life.&rdquo; Tune in for an emotional conversation about managing loss and learning to ask for help.
 The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Steelers legend Mike Logan talks how Troy Polamalu saved his life, how a whistle and therapy helped him acknowledge his 17-year battle with depression

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On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former kicker and two-time Super Bowl winner Matt Bahr joins Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Matt explains what it was like growing up with an elite soccer player for a dad and how his dad made World Cup history. He shares stories from playing under Hall of Fame head coaches Joe Paterno (Penn St.) and Chuck Noll (Pittsburgh Steelers). Matt explains how kicking has improved in the modern game, why he thinks kickers get too much credit, and discusses his work with an ongoing Harvard health study of football players.

The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, former kicker and two-time Super Bowl winner Matt Bahr joins Charles Tillman and Roman Harper on the latest episode NFL Players: Second Acts podcast. Matt explains what it was like growing up with an elite soccer player for a dad and how his dad made World Cup history. He shares stories from playing under Hall of Fame head coaches Joe Paterno (Penn St.) and Chuck Noll (Pittsburgh Steelers). Matt explains how kicking has improved in the modern game, why he thinks kickers get too much credit, and discusses his work with an ongoing Harvard health study of football players. The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.

Super Bowl champ Matt Bahr on his dad making World Cup history, proving Howard Cosell wrong, his role in Harvard player health study 

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Greg Scruggs on his life being rooted in service, answering the call to coach, the tough childhood that shaped his unshakable confidence

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