S3 E16: Special Guest NFL Great Eugene Robinson on Sam Darnold, suggested NFL rule changes and Frank Reich as Jets new OC

Segment 1: Mr. Robinson's NFL Resume/Career Highlights (Starting at 0:50) Walked on to Colgate University's Football team, had academic scholarship; member, Colgate Wrestling Team (leverage and power needed was a strong background for playing football and tackling techniques) inducted into the Colgate University's Hall of Fame  NFL Career 16 seasons: 250 games played, 232 started 57 Career INTs: exceeded by only 11 players, 4 of whom are in the Hall of Fame Seattle: 11 seasons, made the Pro Bowl twice had some great mentors, Dave Brown (RIP) and Kenny Easley (RIP) detailed film study helped him spot and digest tendencies started every game at safety from 1986-1995 (except 2 games in 1989) second all-time leading tackler, second in INTs in franchise history led the NFL interceptions in 1993 (9) named member of the Seahawks' top 50 players Not a fan of some key rules: pass interference calls when d backs do not turn around illegal man downfield change of possession after the offense fumbles into the end zone taunting penalty Suggests creating a new stat: accountability for receivers not catching passes that get intercepted Played in 3 consecutive Super Bowls 31-33 Green Bay (after trade) Reggie White called him and asked him if he wanted to join the Pack went to the Super Bowl both seasons, winning in 1996 vs. the Patriots injuries cost them against Denver; John Elway and RB Terrell Davis, Shannon Sharpe really tough; huge fan of Elway (all-time great) Atlanta made the Pro Bowl (third time), again started all 32 games those 2 seasons played in third consecutive Super Bowl (very rare!)  made major game-saving play in the NFC Title game, breaking up a sure TD by HOF Randy Moss Carolina finished his playing career in 2000 with the Panthers, starting (you guessed it) every regular season game remained in Charlotte; color analyst on Panthers radio network until 2018 HS Varsity football and wrestling coach Co-host, Charlotte Today on WCNC-TV Segment 2: Super Bowl 60 Observations, Amazing Rise of Sam Darnold (17:40) Defense wins championships (Seattle D dominant) Key strategy: successful pass rush with four D linemen; will see a ton of copycating across the league Surprised Patriots coaching did not help O line stop the pass rush with extra linemen or TEs Darnold made believer of Eugene; rough time in Carolina, then played really well in consecutive years winning 14 games in Minnesota and then with Seattle Darnold great comfort level in Seattle; prediction: Darnold will finish career with Seahawks Segment 3: Top Questions for NY Jets Leading into the Off-Season, Thoughts on Frank Reich (25:02) Eugene a big fan of Reich Very good offensive mind, was OC with Eagles in 2017, great success with Carson Wentz and won the Super Bowl with backup QB Nick Foles Reich well suited to be offensive coordinator; feels he can be successful in the role Advice for HC Aaron Glenn: continuity needed to win especially w/young coaching staff, need time to develop players and coaches; need a strong O line and "dogs" (super talented playmakers) Eugene: don't be dismayed as a Jets fan Segment 4: Observations from around the League (27:02) Carolina Panthers a team on the rise; Bryce Young looking good Best QB option for Jets: trade for Joe Burrow if you can; he has proven himself on the NFL level