“Right now, I’m just seeing myself here being the backup for the Minnesota Vikings, helping Christian Ponder. After this year, we’ll see.” – Vikings QB Donovan McNabb on his future in 1-on-1 Interview with Andrea Kremer

 

“If there’s one word that describes his legacy to me, it’s ‘underappreciated’ and it started day one.” – Steve Mariucci on the legacy of QB Donovan McNabb

 

“All the great quarterbacks…all of them have the intangibles, but they also had the ability to deliver at 3rd and five. The game is too hard if you can’t play it methodically because you’re going to go against methodical guys like Tom Brady.” – Michael Irvin on if QB Tim Tebow can win solely on intangibles

 

“Jim Harbaugh’s team might be the one team that can take a couple days off and not lose their edge and toughness.” – Warren Sapp on the San Francisco 49ers

 

 

NFL GameDay Morning is the FIRST pregame show on the air Sunday morning at 9:00 AM ET, taking viewers straight up to kickoff. Host Rich Eisen joins analysts Michael Irvin, Warren Sapp, Marshall Faulk, Steve Mariucci and new analyst Kurt Warner to bring fans the latest news, injury reports, pregame analysis and game previews.

Andrea Kremer 1-on-1 Interview with Vikings QB Donovan McNabb:

NFL Network special correspondent Andrea Kremer sat down with Vikings quarterback Donovan McNabb to discuss his feelings on going from the Vikings starting QB to backing up rookie Christian Ponder and if he thinks he should still be starting.  McNabb addresses the report last week by NFL Network & NFL.com analyst Michael Lombardi about his work habits in Washington and Minnesota following his successful years as the quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles. McNabb also addresses what went wrong in Washington and his relationship with Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan:

 

“Coming into this season, I was looking for great things.  I thought it was all in hand, right here. We have the best running back in the game. An offensive line that has done great things over the years, a defense that has been ranked in the top ten every year. Those are things that I looked at. And I was very excited about this opportunity.” – McNabb on his expectations entering the 2011 season

“Well, no. But I mean, he’s a young guy; the fans got a little excited for the time being. It’s unfortunate what happened in the game against Green Bay, but it was kind of the same pattern of what has been going on.” – McNabb on if he believes Christian Ponder can provide a spark that he can’t

 

“It’s total B.S. And even last year I was one of the first ones in the building and the last to leave.  And the same here. I’m upstairs after watching film and going to meetings and I’m eating dinner with coaches and then going back and watching more film in the film room. For something like that to come out is ridiculous.” – McNabb on reports regarding his work ethic being poor

 

“Well, no one’s going to bring it up unless they’re asked.  Just ask any of them and they’ll tell you.” – McNabb on his teammates coming to his defense to refute reports regarding his work ethic

 

“You know, it speaks for itself. Downfield throws have been something that I’ve kind of made my name with. Making plays sometimes with my legs, those are things that I’ve been doing all throughout my years. Can I play better? Absolutely. It starts with the quarterback, obviously because we’re the ones that are magnified, but there are other guys out there as well.” – McNabb on his performance this season

 

“Right now, I’m just seeing myself here being the backup for the Minnesota Vikings, helping Christian Ponder. After this year, we’ll see.” – McNabb on if he sees himself being a career backup

 

Kremer: Even your agent, your long-time agent, said the way that Shanahan handled you was quote, “Disrespectful and disgraceful.”

 

McNabb: Well, I mean, it speaks for itself.

 

Kremer: Well, what are your thoughts on that?

 

McNabb: Disrespectful and disgraceful.

 

Kremer: You agree with that?

 

McNabb: I do.

 

“It’s ridiculous. I mean, if you want to solidify your move of going with somebody else, just say, ‘Hey, he wasn’t playing well. We’re going to rally behind whoever comes up.’ Whatever. But now when you start to challenge my intelligence, you’re going to challenge my manhood, everything that I’ve been able to accomplish throughout the years, that’s disrespectful.” – McNabb on Redskins head coach Mike Shanahan citing McNabb’s lack of stamina and knowledge of two-minute drill as reason for benching in 2010

 

“When people begin to challenge your ethnic background. ‘You’re not black enough. He doesn’t stand up for the black community.’ That’s completely false. It pisses me off at times when people say that about my work ethic. For anyone to challenge that and not to come and see the way that I work; and they make their own judgment, that pisses me off, because now you’re expressing to people, who don’t know me, who just listen to what commentators say or what reporters write. That’s the opinion they’re going to take.” – McNabb on what criticisms over the years hurt him the most

To view Kremer’s 1-on-1 with McNabb, please visit:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82394777/Sunday-Sitdown-McNabb-part-1 – part I

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d8239475e/Sunday-Sitdown-McNabb-part-2 – part II

Quotes from NFL GameDay Morning:

 

“I don’t think he’s ever gotten the due that he deserves and now with the last couple years and all this speculation, I think that’s been the most disappointing part to him. It’s not just about what he did or did not do on the football field, it’s become something bigger than that.” – Kurt Warner on Vikings QB Donovan McNabb

 

“If there’s one word that describes his legacy to me, it’s ‘underappreciated’ and it started day one.” – Steve Mariucci on the legacy of QB Donovan McNabb

“Nobody sacks the quarterback more than the New York Giants and nobody has a better fourth quarter passer rating when it counts than Eli Manning.” – Steve Mariucci on the New York Giants being the best team in the NFC East

 

“I like what I saw from DeMarco Murray. I felt like this guy has all the intangibles of being an every down back and it showed against the Rams.” – Marshall Faulk on Cowboys RB DeMarco Murray

 

“This is how he plays the game of football. If you want to have a chance to win, you have to play like this. By asking him to drop back in the pocket and be a pocket passer, that’s trying to fit a square peg in a round hole, it doesn’t fit.” – Marshall Faulk on Broncos QB Tim Tebow and his playing style

 

“All the great quarterbacks…all of them have the intangibles, but they also had the ability to deliver at 3^rd and five. The game is too hard if you can’t play it methodically because you’re going to go against methodical guys like Tom Brady. So you may win in Miami, but you may not win anywhere else if you can’t play the game traditionally sometimes.” – Michael Irvin on if QB Tim Tebow can win solely on intangibles

 

“Jim Harbaugh’s team might be the one team that can take a couple days off and not lose their edge and toughness.” – Warren Sapp on the San Francisco 49ers

“Big Ben cannot get into a quarterback duel with Tom Brady; he’ll lose that. The best way is not to say, ‘you throw, I throw.’ It’s to say, ‘I throw, I throw, I throw, because I’m going to run the ball and not let you get the ball.’” – Michael Irvin on how the Steelers offense should attack Patriots defense

 

“I don’t mind if you pull out your starters and you put in your backups and even if you let your backups throw it around a little bit to get them experience. But I think it’s the manner in which it happened and the manner in which you run up the score that I didn’t like very much.” – Kurt Warner on the Saints scoring 60 points versus Indianapolis

 

“I remember getting a phone call from Emmitt after T.O. went to the star. Emmitt says, ‘man, you believe that, what T.O. did? I said, ‘what are you calling me for? You had 60 minutes to do something about it.’ You don’t like guys scoring? Stop it.” – Michael Irvin on if it’s fair or foul for teams to run up the score in a game

 

“This offense seems like it’s out of time; it’s not timed up correctly and when you’re running against a defense that has press man, the timing has to be exquisite.” – Michael Irvin on the Baltimore Ravens offense

 

Bold Predictions:

Steve Mariucci: After Week 8 games, Panthers QB Cam Newton will lead league in rushing touchdowns

 

Marshall Faulk: For the first time in his career, Cowboys QB Tony Romo will not throw an interception versus the Philadelphia Eagles. Romo has thrown an interception in all his previous seven regular season contests vs. Philadelphia.

 

Kurt Warner: At least two teams will be shut out Week 8

Warren Sapp: The New York Giants will have 10 sacks vs. the Miami Dolphins

Michael Irvin: The New Orleans Saints will score 60 points for 2^nd straight week

 

‘Front Office View’ with Michael Lombardi

 

On Bears RB Matt Forte contract negotiations:

What happens often times is that you have two negotiations from a front office standpoint. You negotiate with your owner and you must secure money from him and then you negotiate with the player. I think the problem here was Chicago didn’t anticipate what it was going to cost to pay Matt Forte, so when they negotiated with the owner, they got a little less money. It’s tough to go back to the owner and ask for more, but clearly Forte, like Marshall Faulk is a multi-dimensional running back. He leads the team in receptions, he leads the team in rushing, he protects the football. He’s multi-dimensional and when you have that type of player and your offense is built around him, you have to sign him. So the Bears may have to just humbly go ask the owner for more cash.

The take on FB Peyton Hillis’ contract situation with the Browns:

The take should be what Mike Holmgren has done; he’s backed away, not because Peyton Hillis has fired all his agents, but because you need consistency before you get rewarded with a contract. Matt Forte wants a new contract, he’s playing lights out. Hillis wants a new contract, he’s got strep throat, he’s got a hamstring problem, he’s got one year of on-the-field production. Holmgren is doing the right thing in my mind; back off, let this thing play out. Let Hillis focus on being a productive player before we reward him with a huge contract just because he was on Madden 2012.

Obviously, this is a business and every player knows you have to perform before you get paid and even though you might not have the contract that you want – DeSean Jackson doesn’t have it in Philadelphia – but you still perform and you still make money – Matt Forte in Chicago. You have to bury the contract and play well. Then you’ll get the contract.

For the latest from the ‘Front Office View’ of Michael Lombardi, please visit: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8238d1db/article/halloween-time-plenty-of-tricks-treats-in-nfl-this-season?module=HP11_writer_experts

‘Inside Slant’ with Jason La Canfora

On the Baltimore Ravens offense:

There’s a lot of issues with the offense, but let’s face it – there’s personnel issues, but the front office is stable, they’re not going anywhere. Joe Flacco hasn’t been great, but he’s not going anywhere. Cam Cameron is the person immediately under fire with what Terrell Suggs said Monday night. There’s been whispers in that locker room for a while now asking: why isn’t there more pace to the offense, why don’t we use Ray Rice more, particularly against teams that play press man coverage on them like Jacksonville and Tennessee did. Why aren’t there more bunch formations or run plays to get the young tight ends more involved; use more motion to get Anquan Boldin moving around. All those things have been talked about in that locker room. This team thought about changing offensive coordinators last year, despite the run to the playoffs. They ultimately decided to stick with Cameron, in part because of the lockout and all that uncertainty. But Jim Zorn was very close with Flacco. Flacco and Cameron have never been particularly cozy, so if they don’t pick it up in the second half of the year, there is a great potential for a change at coordinator. And Flacco wanted that contract extension; he may have to play out his rookie contract at this point because if those numbers don’t get better in the second half, I don’t see a new contract being done immediately.

 

On Bill Cowher’s potential return to coaching:

Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has not directly called Bill Cowher or his agents, but associates of Ross have contacted Cowher’s agents to begin a little preliminary gauging of interest. There is mutual interest between both parties and I do believe ultimately Cowher will end up being the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins, particularly with Jon Gruden staying in the broadcast booth, but there will be some potential hurdles. Carl Peterson, longtime associate of Ross, former president of the Kansas City Chiefs, what’s his role in all this, if any? Can Cowher bring in all the people with him that he’d like to bring? And there is always money, although I do expect Ross to spend big. Omar Khan of the Pittsburgh Steelers is very likely to end up wherever Cowher is to help run that front office. Tom Moore, another name to keep an eye on, could be a part of Cowher’s offensive staff; we know how long he was with Peyton Manning in Indianapolis.

 

On head coach Todd Haley’s future in Kansas City:

This was another area where an owner came out and made a statement that there was no problems here between the coach and the GM, but I’ve talked to a lot of people in that building and around that team and most certainly a change could still come here if they don’t get back into the Playoffs. I look for Josh McDaniels to be someone that ultimately Scott Pioli brings in. If you look at what Pioli’s done, guys from that inner circle whom he had with him in New England, McDaniels is a part of that inner circle. Matt Cassel had the best success with McDaniels helping to coach him and there’s a lot of potential for this to come to pass.

On Bills and contract negotiations with RB Fred Jackson:

The next man up is Fred Jackson to be paid. Stevie Johnson needs a contract as well, but I’ve been continuously told that Jackson was next on the list after they got Ryan Fitzpatrick done. The Bills only want to do one contract at a time, they focus their energies that way. So now it’s Jackson; Johnson maybe gets franchised, something like that. They rather not franchise Jackson, he’s the NFL’s leader in scrimmage yards and is a huge part of their offense and they want to take care of him.

On NFL.com the following video clips from NFL GameDay Morning are available for viewing:

 

McNabb’s legacy – Donovan McNabb has so far had a career filled with ups and downs. How should the quarterback be remembered?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82397bbb/McNabb-s-legacy

Who will top the NFC East? – The Dallas Cowboys and the Philadelphia Eagles meet on Sunday night in a division thriller. But is either team the best in the NFC East?

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82396e11/Who-will-top-the-NFC-East

 

M and M debate – Which receiver will step up when the Patriots and Steelers battle Sunday? Are the Bengals for real? Michael Irvin and Marshall Faulk answer various topics around the league.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82397770/M-and-M-debate

Bold Predictions in Week 7 – Will a rookie end up a league leader? The Saints to score 60 again? The NFL GameDay Morning crew gives their bold predictions for week 8.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82396fe5/Week-8-bold-predictions

 

Tebow’s limits – How far can Tim Tebow’s intangibles take him? The NFL GameDay Morning crew discusses the quarterback’s potential.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82397181/Tebow-s-limits

 

Rise of Newton – Cam Newton is having a record-breaking rookie year. Steve Mariucci discusses why the quarterback is so successful.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d823971d4/Rise-of-Newton

“Players Only” discussion – Was it fair for the Saints to run up the score last week against the Colts? Kurt Warner, Marshall Faulk, Michael Irvin and Warren Sapp debate various topics on “Players Only.”

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d8239752e/Players-Only-discussion

Fantasy greats for Week 8 – Need last minute fantasy advice? Warren Sapp and fantasy expert Michael Fabiano give their week 8 fantasy greats.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82396920/Fantasy-greats-for-week-8

 

What to look for in Week 8 – Will the Broncos carry their momentum from last week’s win? Can DeMarco Murray back up his monstrous performance? The NFL GameDay Morning crew discusses what to watch out for.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d823967e6/What-to-look-for-in-week-8

Jonesing for Football – Live out of his mother’s basement, The Daily Show’s Jason Jones is joined by Bills WR Stevie Johnson in the first installment of “Jonesing for Football.”

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-gameday/09000d5d82396bb8/Jonesing-for-football

EXTRA POINTS:

• Thursday Night Football Kicks Off November 10 with Raiders vs. Chargers:

For the sixth season, the ‘Run to the Playoffs’ starts on NFL Network with the 2011 debut of Thursday Night Football November 10 at 8:00 PM ET featuring the Oakland Raiders vs. San Diego Chargers. In all, fans get an additional eight nights of primetime NFL action over seven weeks (Weeks 10-16) featuring four division leaders and on Thanksgiving, a historic matchup in Baltimore pitting head coaching brothers Jim and John Harbaugh against each other as the San Francisco 49ers face the Ravens. This season, Thursday Night Football is headlined by new booth announcing team Brad Nessler and Mike Mayock. Both are currently also calling college football games with Nessler lending his voice to primetime matchups on ESPN and ABC, while Mayock provides analysis of Notre Dame contests for NBC. Despite their college expertise, they are no strangers to the NFL broadcast booth as Nessler called the Raiders-Broncos Monday Night Football opening weekend game this season, while Mayock provided analysis on Seattle’s Wild Card playoff upset over the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints last year. As the third member of the broadcast team, Alex Flanagan returns for her second season reporting from the sideline.

• A Football Life: Tom Landry Premieres Thursday: Tom Landry commanded the sideline for the Dallas Cowboys with a stoic demeanor and iconic hat, overseeing a football team that operated with machine-like efficiency. Yet behind the myth and mystique was a father figure that stood in contrast to the image of an unemotional head coach, all of which is revealed in Tom Landry: A Football Life Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 PM ET. Through interviews with former players Roger Staubach, Drew Pearson, and Mike Ditka, New York Giants teammate Frank Gifford, and various media personalities, an all-encompassing profile of the Hall of Fame coach is provided. A Football Life is a new series by the Emmy Award-winning producers at NFL Films, offering untold stories into the lives of some the NFL’s most recognizable icons. Each documentary provides unprecedented access to each featured individual to tell the story of how their legacy is forever intertwined in the fabric of NFL history.

• The Coaches Show is Back: The Coaches Show returns for its third season airing Mondays at 6:30 PM ET. The weekly half-hour show features former head coaches Brian Billick and Jim Mora who have been on the sidelines and experienced the ups and downs associated with being at the helm of a team in the National Football League.  During the 30-minute show, the duo share situations and experiences from their careers that remain applicable to today’s head coach.

• Third Season of Wildly Popular NFL RedZone: After a successful sophomore season that has transfixed NFL fans across the country, NFL RedZone is back for 2011 at 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT. Hosted by Scott Hanson and produced by NFL Network from its state-of-the-art studio in Los Angeles at NFL Network’s headquarters in Los Angeles, NFL RedZone whips around every NFL game on Sunday afternoons delivering the touchdowns and most exciting moments as they happen and in high definition.  When a team goes inside the 20-yard line, fans see the crucial plays live. The channel keeps fans up-to-date in real time, switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see every important play.  NFL RedZone has more than quadrupled its distribution roster since its rookie campaign last season with availability more than 140 affiliates across the country. In addition, the channel is also available at every NFL stadium. For more information visit:  http://redzonetv.nfl.com/?icampaign=redzone_mb

 

NFL GameDay Morning begins the NFL Network schedule on Sundays, which will now be called “NFL GameDay.”  Following NFL GameDay Morning will be NFL GameDay StatZone at 1:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Scoreboard at 4:00 PM ET, NFL GameDay Highlights at 7:30 PM ET and NFL GameDay Final at 11:30 PM ET.

NFL Network airs seven days a week, 24 hours a day on a year-round basis and is the only television network fully dedicated to the NFL and the sport of football.  For more information, log on to www.nfl.com/nflnetwork.  NFL.com is the exclusive Internet home of NFL videos and NFL Network.

– NFL NETWORK –

AL DAVIS, ED SABOL, MIKE DITKA & TOM LANDRY PROFILED ON NFL NETWORK’S A FOOTBALL LIFE SERIES

Documentary on the Legendary Al Davis Debuts Friday, November 11 at 10:00 PM ET – A Day After Raiders Open 2011 ‘Thursday Night Football’ Schedule Against Chargers

‘Ed Sabol: A Football Life’ Premieres Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 PM ET

Hall of Famers & Super Bowl-Winning Coaches Mike Ditka (October 27) & Tom Landry (November 3) Are Also Featured

 

Legendary NFL icon Al Davis, NFL Films founder Ed Sabol and Super Bowl-winning head coaches Mike Ditka and Tom Landry are the subjects of this season’s final four episodes of NFL Network’s critically-acclaimed documentary series A Football Life, beginning with Sabol on Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 PM ET. All four men are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

The life and legacy of the late Al Davis is explored in Al Davis: A Football Life on Friday, November 11 at 10:00 PM ET, offering an in-depth look into his six decades in professional football. A Football Life, produced by NFL Films, looks at all aspects of his career and features previously unseen interviews with Davis and those who knew him best.

The one-hour documentary on Davis debuts the night after the Raiders play the San Diego Chargers to kickoff NFL Network’s 2011 Thursday Night Football schedule on November 10 at 8:00 PM ET.

This week on Thursday, October 20 at 10:00 PM ET, Ed Sabol: A Football Life chronicles the profound and enduring impact that Sabol and NFL Films have had on the NFL, and how they revolutionized the way the game of football is viewed and remembered. In addition to interviews with Sabol, his son Steve and daughter Blair, A Football Life follows Ed throughout his entire Hall of Fame experience, capturing footage from the Enshrinees Dinner and behind-the-scenes of his induction speech.

To view the trailer of Ed Sabol: A Football Life, please click on the following link:

http://nflfilms.nfl.com/2011/10/14/ed-sabol-first-look/

Mike Ditka: A Football Life debuts on Thursday, October 27 at 10:00 PM ET and examines the career of the first tight end to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and former head coach of the Chicago Bears and the New Orleans Saints. Ditka’s wife Diana, former Bears quarterbacks Jim McMahon and Jim Harbaugh, former Saints running back Ricky Williams and others discuss the on-field and off-field life and personality of the head coach who led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX victory.

The winningest coach in Dallas Cowboys history, Tom Landry, is profiled in Tom Landry: A Football Life Thursday, November 3 at 10:00 PM ET, providing a look into the life of the legendary man in the hat. The story of the Hall of Famer’s legacy is told through the words of former Cowboys players such as Roger Staubach, Drew Pearson and Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson, New York Giants teammate Frank Gifford, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and others.

The first installment of the series – Bill Belichick: A Football Life – was the most-watched documentary in the history of NFL Network.

Produced by NFL Films, A Football Life provides an intimate look into the lives of individuals who forever changed the complexion of the NFL. Narrated by the Emmy-nominated actor of CBS’ The Good Wife, Josh Charles, the series has already explored the legacies of such seminal figures as New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Hall of Fame running back Walter Payton, former Super Bowl-winning quarterback Kurt Warner, and late teammates Reggie White and Jerome Brown.

To read blog posts from the NFL Films producers visit www.nflfilms.nfl.com. Additional video highlights of previous A Football Life shows are on NFL.com at www.nfl.com/videos/a-football-life.

– NFL Media –

NFL Network’s Week 3 Wednesday NFL Replay, Sound FX & No Huddle Schedule

 

Wednesday, September 28

• 8:00 PM ET NFL Replay: Houston Texans at New Orleans Saints

New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees threw for 370 yards and three touchdowns while overcoming two fourth-quarter deficits to lead the Saints to a 40-33 victory over the Houston Texans. The two teams combined to score 37 points in the final quarter, with Saints rookie running back Mark Ingram scoring the decisive touchdown. Houston quarterback Matt Schaub threw for 373 yards and three touchdowns.

http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011092501/2011/REG3/texans@saints#menu=highlights&tab=recap

 

• 9:30 PM ET Sound FX: Week 3 – Includes Wired Sound of Bears’ Julius Peppers & Chargers’ Takeo Spikes

A compilation of the best on-field sights and sounds from around the league Week 3 of the NFL season, featuring wired sound of Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppers, San Diego Chargers linebacker Takeo Spikes, Arizona Cardinals defensive end Darnell Dockett and Minnesota Vikings cornerback Cedric Griffin.

• 10:00 PM ET No Huddle: Joe Theismann, Torry Holt, Willie McGinest & Jim Mora

NFL Network analysts Joe Theismann, Torry Holt, Willie McGinest and Jim Mora engage in a roundtable discussion on No Huddle Wednesday, September 28 at 10:00 PM ET. The four will discuss the following topics:

• Does Eagles quarterback Michael Vick have a legitimate argument about not getting the same calls as other quarterbacks?
• Are the first-place Buffalo Bills good enough to win the AFC East?
• Are the 3-0 Detroit Lions that good, or are the 0-3 Minnesota Vikings that bad?
• What is the legacy of late teammates Reggie White and Jerome Brown?
• Which 1-2 teams will make the playoffs?
• Preview of Week 4 matchups, including Patriots-Raiders and Jets-Ravens

NFL Replay offers an exclusive look at the previous week’s games in a condensed, 90-minute, high-octane format. With the use of bonus NFL Films and NFL Network footage, including never-before-seen camera angles and coaches’ commentary, combined with exclusive wired sound from the field, locker rooms and sidelines, viewers will experience the game like never before.

NFL Network’s NFL Replay programming on Tuesday and Wednesday begins at 8:00 PM ET, with two 90-minute replays of games from the previous week on Tuesday, and one 90-minute replay on Wednesday. Following the final game replay on Wednesday, Sound FX provides exclusive on-field sights and sounds at 9:30 PM ET.

NFL Films-Produced Documentary Profiles the Close Relationship Between the Two Defensive Stars

Former Teammates, Brett Favre, Troy Aikman & Family Members Reflect on the Lives of White & Brown

Premieres Thursday, September 29 at 10:00 PM ET on NFL Network

 

For five seasons, Reggie White and Jerome Brown were the anchors of a dominant Philadelphia Eagles defense. Despite opposite personalities off the field, the two played side-by-side and developed an enduring bond.

On Thursday, September 29 at 10:00 PM ET, NFL Network’s new documentary series continues with Reggie White & Jerome Brown: A Football Life, chronicling the close relationship between the late teammates, the countless lives they touched and the legacies they left behind.

The NFL Films-produced, 60-minute episode features interviews with former teammates, NFL players who faced them, prominent media personalities, and immediate family members. Additional footage includes White’s emotional speech at the Billy Graham Crusade at Veterans Stadium on the day of Brown’s death, scenes from Brown’s funeral, video and sound from inside the locker room, game highlights from both the NFL and college, and previous interviews with the two players.

“Reggie White and Jerome Brown are football’s version of the ‘Odd Couple,’” said NFL Films President Steve Sabol. “In White, you have the preaching defensive end; in Brown, you have the outspoken defensive tackle. In White, you have the guiding influence of a veteran; in Brown, you have the exuberance of youth. Yet when they lined up on the field side-by-side, the perfect chemistry between the two players was unmistakable, the result of which was a defense that was incredible.”

Emmy-nominated actor Josh Charles (CBS’ The Good Wife), who narrated both parts of Bill Belichick: A Football Life, lends his voice to the episode.

From 1987-1991, the Eagles defense under head coach Buddy Ryan continuously harassed opposing quarterbacks, posting an NFL-best 261 sacks over that five-season span. Leading the defense were the defensive end White and defensive tackle Brown. A year after Brown’s tragic death in 1992, White signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers in a move that had a significant impact on the future of the league.

Through the words of those who knew them best, including teammates Mike Golic and Brett Favre, players who faced them in Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Phil Simms, White’s widow Sara White, and Brown’s sister Cynthia Brown-Jackson, viewers gain an intimate look into their football and personal lives, their unique character traits and how the two legends left an impact that stretched beyond the football field.

Please click on the following link to view the trailer:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/a-football-life/09000d5d8227a7d9/Reggie-White-Jerome-Brown-A-Football-Life-trailer

The following is a partial list of people who were interviewed for Reggie White & Jerome Brown: A Football Life:

Cynthia Brown-Jackson – Sister of Jerome Brown

Sara White – Widow of Reggie White

Brett Favre – Former Green Bay Packers quarterback (1992-2007)

Troy Aikman – Hall of Fame quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys (1989-2000)

Michael Irvin – Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys (1988-99)

Phil Simms – Former New York Giants quarterback (1979-93)

Jeff Fisher – Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator (1988-90)

Mike Golic – Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle (1987-92)

Tim Jinkens – Childhood friend of Jerome Brown

Norman Braman – Former owner of the Philadelphia Eagles

Below is a sampling of quotes from Reggie White & Jerome Brown: A Football Life:

“They made us all tougher because we knew we had to be pretty tough to beat them.” – Former Cowboys QB Troy Aikman on Reggie White & Jerome Brown

“The best player I’ve ever played with or against by far [was] Reggie White.” – Former Packers QB Brett Favre

“If you had 45 Jerome Browns, you would win every game.” – Former Eagles head coach Buddy Ryan

“There was a wild side to Jerome, and Reggie was constantly trying to get him to settle down.” – Former Eagles defensive coordinator Jeff Fisher

“Buddy Ryan let personality mix with talent and it became greatness.” – Former New York Giants QB Phil Simms

“He was just starting to grow up and it was good to hear. He was talking about investing money and buying a business because he pretty much on the first contract took care of the family, got his toys. Now it was time to think about his future.” – Tim Jinkens, Jerome’s friend from Brooksville, FL, on Brown’s passing

“He had a way of bringing the community together.” – Cynthia Brown-Jackson, Jerome’s sister, on Brown

“To get a free agent with the quality of Reggie White when other teams were just beating down the door to get him, to me it’s one of the all-time great steals in free agency.” – Favre on White signing with the Green Bay Packers in 1993

“One of the great statements that Reggie White said is, ‘If I’m only known when I pass away for being a football player, then I failed at life.” – Former Eagles TE Keith Jackson on teammate Reggie White

Airing exclusively this fall, NFL Network debuts A Football Life – a new biography series offering a look inside the untold stories of NFL icons. Each installment focuses on the life and career of provocative subjects intertwined in the fabric of NFL history. Part 1 of Bill Belichick: A Football Life, which premiered on September 15, became the most-watched documentary in the eight-year history of NFL Network. Forthcoming episodes include a profile of the incomparable Walter Payton and the storybook saga of Kurt Warner. For additional information on the series, blog posts from NFL Films producers, and much more, please visit: www.nfl.com/footballlife.

 

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