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The Practice Squad
by Don Cherry
The NFL goes something like this:90 guys come to training camp each year.53 guys make the team.So what happens to the other 37 guys from each team who do not make the roster? Well, 27 of them are sent home and 10 are asked to sign to: The Practice Squad.The purpose of our podcast is to shed light on the guys deemed not good enough for the roster, but not bad enough to be sent home. Listen to real players share their stories of epic success, heart-breaking failures, and the challenges they faced within every NFL team.The only real look inside the NFL is from The Practice Squad.
Episodes
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Episode 5: Paul Turner
Paul Turner came into the Philadelphia Eagles as a free agent. Everyone thought he would do OK, but nobody expected him to explode like he did in the 2016 preseason. From the 4th string all the way up to an NFL starter, come listen to a story of an underdog fighting against the odds to defy them...
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Episode 4: Aziz Shittu
Episode 4 brings defensive lineman Aziz Shittu into the limelight to talk about life on the practice squad. Check out how Aziz balances football with family to keep him moving forward no matter the circumstance. From The Philadelphia Eagles to the Dallas Cowboys, hear how quickly it can all…
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Episode 3: Cj Smith
Cj Smith is in the house today to talk about his roller coaster journey through the NFL. From the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad all the way up to the active roster; hear how Cj Smith handled being cut, traded, and signed to 4 different NFL teams in his career.
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Episode 2: Trey Burton
Welcome to The Practice Squad Episode 2! Trey Burton, TE for the Chicago Bears, joins us today as we talk about his journey from Gainesville to Philadelphia as an undrafted free agent.
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Episode 0: Introduction
Welcome to The Practice Squad! Episode 0 is a breakdown of the format for the show, as well as a brief explanation of my journey through the NFL
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The NFL goes something like this:90 guys come to training camp each year.53 guys make the team.So what happens to the other 37 guys from each team who do not make the roster? Well, 27 of them are sent home and 10 are asked to sign to: The Practice Squad.The purpose of our podcast is to shed light on the guys deemed not good enough for the roster, but not bad enough to be sent home. Listen to real players share their stories of epic success, heart-breaking failures, and the challenges they faced within every NFL team.The only real look inside the NFL is from The Practice Squad.
HOSTED BY
Don Cherry
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How many episodes does The Practice Squad have?
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What is The Practice Squad about?
The NFL goes something like this:90 guys come to training camp each year.53 guys make the team.So what happens to the other 37 guys from each team who do not make the roster? Well, 27 of them are sent home and 10 are asked to sign to: The Practice Squad.The purpose of our podcast is to shed light...
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Who hosts The Practice Squad?
The Practice Squad is created and hosted by Don Cherry.
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