Beyond The Helmet Steve McGrath

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former NFL receiver and NCAA QB, Bert Emanuel Sr. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review!While the college scene is getting ready for Bert Emanuel Jr to storm onto the scene, Bert Emanuel Sr. know a thing or two about what it takes to thrive on that scene. The former Rice QB wrote the blueprint that Charlie Ward used to win a Heisman before converting to a WR in the NFL. Without miss...

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by All-American linebacker from App State, D’Marco JacksonGet to know D’Marco Jackson! D’Marco went from redshirting his first year, to getting - then losing - a starting job to blossoming into the DPOY in his conference and all-American. His meteoric rise over his career culminated with a terrific showing at the Reese’s Senior Bowl and invite to the NFL Combine.Jackson will be playing on Sundays this fall. One team will be lucky en...

Tim Grunhard talks NFL, Chiefs, and his new book, 'View from Center'. On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Chiefs Ring of Honor member, former 11 year Center for the team, Tim 'Grunny' Grunhard. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review!Kansas City got it right in 1990. When they draft 'Grunny' from Notre Dame in the second round they picked a man who would become a pillar for their organization for the next 30+ years. Tim...

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by Super Bowl Champ, former NFL Defensive back, Kyle Arrington. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review!Arrington is far more than a former athlete. As a community leader he has forged a path forward utilizing a number of mediums for his message. He is a published author (check out arr24.com), he's an actor, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist. Football provided a spring board to ...

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars, Sean Brown. Before you read any further, please give us a follow/subscribe and leave us a 5 star review!Sean Brown is ready for his next chapter. In just a couple weeks the USFL will start its inaugural season and he will be in his familiar spot on the offensive line. A new league, a new team and a new opportunity for Sean to pave his way into the NFL.Brown took the time to talk about his road here. From ...

On this episode of the Beyond the Helmet we are joined by former defensive tackle, TJ Barnes who now is works in software and is a podcast host.If you don't know who TJ Barnes is, you aren't on TikTok. TJ is the former pro football player who releases endless insights into his experiences from his journey. Seeing as he can draw from his time as an All-ACC player, NFL, AAF and XFL athlete as well - he has a lot to say.Barnes has navigated creating a life after being a pro athlete. He opens up ...