Real Talk with Jonathan Taylor
Get to know Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as he takes us through his favorite sweet treats, reality tv shows, and more with Real Talk.
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Get to know Colts running back Jonathan Taylor as he takes us through his favorite sweet treats, reality tv shows, and more with Real Talk.
Nick Chubb is back after his injury: “When you get hurt like I got hurt, the weird thing is that you don’t even really feel anything. But you hear everything.”
Pat Freiermuth was meant to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers: “From the day that I walked into this culture, I knew that it was different. It’s not a cliché. It’s real.”
Ahead of his return, Aaron Jones wrote this letter to his Packers family: “That’s the biggest thing I want to write here, not just to the Packers organization but really to all of Green Bay. Thank you.”
Daiyan Henley is exactly where he wants to be: “It’s my story. From Crenshaw to Reno to Wazzu to the Los Angeles Chargers. The good and the bad. The darkness and the light. My story.”
Michael Penix Jr. pens a letter to GMs ahead of the NFL Draft: “As a QB, my job is to be an elevator. I need to uplift all those around me so that they too can be at their best.”
Before the NFL Draft, Jayden Daniels has a few things to say: “I don’t back down from anything or anybody. So I worked hard for it, and I hoped God would meet my effort with a blessing.”
Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones’ mom and grandmother leave him special messages ahead of his fourth Super Bowl appearance.
Alex Anzalone writes a letter to Detroit Lions fans who are hurting this week: “We want to make history next season. Anything less is failure.”
To all the Las Vegas Raiders fans, Antonio Pierce is ready to go: “It’s intimidation. It’s winning the game before the game’s played. That’s the Raider way.”
Buffalo Bills OT Dion Dawkins brings us along on his cheat day: “Listen, I am a 340-pound lineman. I will pregame any food.”
NFL kicker Robbie Gould announces his retirement from the NFL: “I’m excited to be more present with my family and to focus all of my attention on what matters to me outside of football.”
Let’s talk smack with Rob Gronkowski for five minutes at the Derek Jeter Invitational. ?
Grass or turf? George Kittle, David Bakhtiari, Will Levis, Bryan Bresee and Jeremy Holt discuss one of the biggest questions in football.
For Jaxon Smith-Njigba, it’s about having something to pass down from generation to generation.
Ahead of the NFL Draft, Anthony Richardson pens a letter to general managers: “This isn’t just about football. It’s life changing.”
Geno Smith pens a letter to Seattle: “Maybe they can look at me and say, Geno … he kept grinding. He kept believing in himself. And eventually he found a city that believes in him back.”
To Minnesota Vikings fans everywhere, Eric Kendricks says thank you: “I’m going to miss a lot about being a Viking, I can’t lie. Playing for you guys is all I’ve really known. You’re family.”
Taylor Heinicke says thank you to Washington Commanders fans: “I felt like it wouldn’t be right to leave without telling you all how much you’ve meant to me.”
Dont’a Hightower announces his retirement: “I just want to say thank you for helping me live my dream.”
After being reinstated, Calvin Ridley shares his truth: “All I want is for people to understand that, when I made those bets, there was a hell of a lot more going on with me.”
Follow along as defensive end Aidan Hutchinson receives the Pepsi Zero Sugar Rookie of the Year award.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick’s mom, Raelakia, has a special message for him ahead of his Super Bowl debut.
Trevor Lawrence pens a letter to Jacksonville Jaguars fans: “That playoff win, that feeling, I want that forever. I promise it was just the beginning.”