Episode VII: 4x NFL All-Pro&Super Bowl Champion Darrelle Revis - a podcast by wheretheyat

The 7th edition of Whe're They At features 7-time Pro Bowl/4-time All-Pro cornerback, Super Bowl champion (w/2014 New England Patriots) & future Pro Football Hall of Famer, Darrelle Revis. Darrelle is considered the best cornerback in the National Football League since Deion Sanders. He created the Darrelle Revis Foundation (www.darrellerevisfoundation.org), battling childhood hunger & enlightening children and their families on nutrition around America. During his retirement, he has exhibited tireless work to uplift communities, especially in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Host Nabaté Isles had the honor to speak with Darrelle on a plethora of topics including:                     

01:43: His upbringing in Aliquippa, PA (aka 'Quiptown').                      

03:47: The benefit of having an uncle who was an NFL Pro Bowl caliber player (Sean Gilbert).                  

05:16: On the legendary football greats from Aliquippa and the Western Pennsylvania area.                  

07:27: On his involvement in basketball at the University of Pittsburgh.               

11:04: The advantage of being under the tutelage of well-respected former NFL coach, Dave Wannstedt at the Univ. of Pittsburgh.                      

13:24: On how being multi-faceted on the field helped him become a better cornerback.                  

17:19: On being part of the prolific 2007 NFL Draft (drafted #14 overall).                 

20:15: Reminisces on his draft day experience.                                   

22:17: The meticulous process leading to him rapidly become the best cornerback in the NFL.                   

25:50: Nabaté shares candid thoughts on Darrelle's greatness by past guest and former All-Pro cornerback, Eric Davis (from Episode V of 'Where They At').                       

28:43: Darrelle's thoughts on NOT winning 2009 NFL Defensive of the Year.                  

33:46: Darrelle candidly reflects on his 2010 holdout and how that experience helped him grow.                   

39:53: Nabaté shares a surprise greeting for Darrelle from current All-Pro linebacker from the New Orleans Saints and his former teammate with the New York Jets, Demario Davis.                    

43:25: On the New England Patriots actively courting Darrelle and winning a Super Bowl championship with them.                     

48:22: Darrelle keeps it real on his competitive banter with cornerback counterpart Richard Sherman and Hall of Fame Wide Receiver Randy Moss.                     

55:36: Darrelle shares his thoughts on the lack of racial diversity in leadership in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Coordinator Eric Bienemy not receiving a head coaching opportunity AND the impact of Colin Kaepernick.                       

1:00:40: On his impactful foundation.                        

1:04:56: NO HUDDLE segment of random questions for Darrelle, including reflections on another great who rocked #24...Kobe Bean Bryant.                   

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Musical selections are from Nabaté Isles' album, 'Eclectic Excursions', available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play, Amazon, Tidal, etc. Check out his website as well: www.nabateisles.com             

 

 
 
 

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