EPISODE · Oct 2, 2025 · 1H 6M
JOE BURROW INJURY TALK, WEEK 2 REACTION, NEW ERA OF THIRD & LONG
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00:00 – Opening banter & handling losses 00:21 – Arik welcomes fans to Season 3 01:06 – Introducing new co-host Michael Bennett 02:05 – Bennett on Armstead’s growth on and off the field 03:18 – Mentorship, family, and life lessons from the NFL 06:00 – Why football culture often overlooks stability & family 08:30 – Brotherhood beyond the helmet & training together 12:57 – “The secret is in the dirt”: mindset & work ethic 14:33 – Bouncing back after a loss & team leadership 18:00 – Why Arik started podcasting while still playing 23:00 – Balancing being a player vs. having a podcast 29:45 – Breaking down the sack vs. Joe Burrow 33:30 – Reactions to Burrow’s injury & QB injuries in football 37:15 – The unstoppable “Tush Push” and player safety 43:45 – Old school vs. new school NFL eras 45:20 – NFL fashion talk — vests, suits, and wild pregame fits 49:05 – Previewing Jaguars vs. Texans matchup About Third & Long: A weekly NFL masterclass, reimagined. Third and Long takes fans beyond the headlines with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett. Each week, Arik and Mike break down the biggest moments from the Jaguars’ season, grade performances, and offer raw, unfiltered insight into life in the league. From the trenches to the locker room, get the player’s perspective on the NFL’s highest-stakes action. #ThirdAndLong #ArikArmstead #MichaelBennett #Jaguars #NFL #NFLPodcast #Podcast #AthletePodcast #SportsPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Third & Long is back for Season 3! Jaguars DE Arik Armstead returns to the mic — this time joined by Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett as the new co-host. The two longtime friends and NFL veterans dive into football, family, leadership, and culture, sharing insider perspectives fans won’t hear anywhere else. In the season premiere, Arik and Michael discuss their relationship as mentor and mentee, the lessons they’ve carried throughout their careers, and the value of bringing authenticity to the game. They also break down Jacksonville’s Week 2 matchup with the Bengals, Joe Burrow’s injury, the rise of C.J. Stroud and the Texans, and even take some shots at NFL pregame fashion.
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