22 episodes

A candid conversation led by Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and widely respected media voice, Cris Carter. Cris will interview legends of the WR position as well as the next generation of superstars to understand what makes this position so unique and why so many personalities and stories come from outside of the hash marks.  

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A candid conversation led by Hall of Fame Wide Receiver and widely respected media voice, Cris Carter. Cris will interview legends of the WR position as well as the next generation of superstars to understand what makes this position so unique and why so many personalities and stories come from outside of the hash marks.  

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    Aaron Donald

    For the first episode, Chris Long breaks down Super Bowl Champion & All-Pro DT Aaron Donald's football journey; from the days in the dungeon with his dad, to being a breakout DT at Pittsburgh, to playing with the Rams and creating the top defensive moves in his arsenal, and more. 
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    • 33 min
    WR1: Steve Smith Sr.

    WR1: Steve Smith Sr.

    One of the toughest wide receivers in the history of the NFL and one of the most electric is without a doubt Steve Smith Sr.
    Cris makes it abundantly clear that Steve is bound for the Hall Of Fame in his opinion, but Cris starts off by getting into his legacy off the field, with The Steve Smith Family Foundation.
    They then discuss what it means to be a good teammate and who Steve believes embodies that. Smith drops some truth bombs on how he was in the league, and what he has been working on since to repair some relationships off of the field.
    To finish off the show, Cris and Steve talk about the wonderful feeling of being recognized and just being nominated for the Hall.

    ⏰ Chapters ⏰
    (00:00) INTRO: Steve Smith Sr.
    (02:10) The Steve Smith Family Foundation
    (08:45) Favorite Teammates and What Makes A Good Teammate
    (18:20) Trying Your Absolute Best And Working On Self
    (22:10) Housing In Charlotte
    (25:09) Cris’ Mother
    (26:28) Hall Of Fame Finalist
    (31:44) OUTRO

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    • 34 min
    WR1: Keenan Allen

    WR1: Keenan Allen

    Keenan Allen Is one of the most consistent and efficient players in both his output as an NFL wide receiver and in his ability to stay regimented.
    Keenan was not always a wide receiver. Cris walks us through how Nick Saban wanted Keenan to join Alabama as a Safety and how his brother, a QB, led him to the decision to go to Cal and make the switch to Wide Receiver.
    Cris also dives deep into Keenan’s family life and how losing his father could’ve been a massive detriment to his development as a man and player, but something beautiful came from tragedy.
    Keenan was disrespected in the NFL draft, going in round 3. Cris talks about how that can be a great motivator and Allen describes just that in how he has developed as a player with a “chip on his shoulder.”
    Cris takes it to the NFL today. Who are Keenan’s WR role models and what having a gun slinger like Justin Herbert and a leader like Brandon Staley.
    Cris loves Keenan’s mindset. They discuss how you stay consistent and become a journeyman in the NFL.
    Cris finishes off the show by getting into Keenan’s music prowess and endeavors outside of football and how the Chargers are going to put it together the rest of the season.

    ⏰ Chapters ⏰
    (00:00) INTRO: Keenan Allen
    (02:20) Not always a WR
    (03:55) Going To Cal
    (04:55) Family Tragedy
    (07:23) Round 3 Draft Pick, But Pro Ready Receiver
    (08:40) WR role models
    (11:45) Paying It Forward
    (12:55) The Confidence In Justin Herbert
    (14:30) The Leadership Of Staley
    (15:13) Endeavors Outside Of Football
    (16:30) Staying Healthy
    (17:01) Respecting The Game And Staying Focused
    (19:37) Cooper Kupp Is On Fire
    (20:47) Philip Rivers Vs. Justin Herbert
    (21:51) Video Games And Music
    (23:40) Producing Music After Football
    (24:40) Keenan Allen R & B
    (25:35) How Will The Chargers Fair The Rest Of The Season
    (26:30) Props To Mike Williams
    (27:23) OUTRO

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    • 29 min
    WR1: Devin Hester

    WR1: Devin Hester

    Cris is joined by arguably the best return man of all time, Devin Hester. He may have never wanted to play Wide Receiver, but he quickly blossomed into one of the greatest kick and punt returners we'll ever see.
    Cris brings Devin back to his humble beginnings to talk about his upbringing in football and how his family life wasn't easy.
    He then brings us to his fight to get his scholarship at the University of Miami.
    Devin recaps his infamous opening kickoff return in Super Bowl 41, recounts his years with the Chicago Bears, and his love for the game of football.
    Devin's career is outrageous. Cris brings us through the accolades and Devin fills in the gaps with some fantastic anecdotes leading him to being on the ballot for the hall of fame this year.

    ⏰ Chapters ⏰
    0:00 INTRO: Devin Hester
    2:40 Devin’s Upbringing In Football
    5:11 Mental Health Battles
    11:05 Fighting For His Scholarship
    19:25 Hester’s Illustrious NFL Career
    25:53 Devin’s Favorite Plays In The NFL
    28:57 Devin’s Mentors
    31:48 NFL Hall Of Fame Ballot Excitement
    39:31 The Eye Test On Devin Hester
    42:00 Giving Back And Having An Impact
    45:46 What Football Means To Devin
    47:23 OUTRO

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    • 50 min
    WR1: Cris Ranks His Top WRs

    WR1: Cris Ranks His Top WRs

    Cris Carter is LIVE from the Blue Wire Studios for a solo episode of WR1.

    In today's show, the Hall of Famer talks about some of the top WRs the NFL has seen over the years and how the position has evolved over time.

    Beginning with rookie standouts like Ja'Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle, Cris breaks down some of the 2nd year youngsters as well. CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, and DK Metcalf are identified as some of his top WRs currently.

    Then, Cris RANKS his top 5 WRs of all-time.

    He closes the show with his thoughts on today's WRs and how the game and the position have evolved as a whole.

    ⏰ Chapters ⏰
    (0:00) Welcome From Blue Wire Studios
    (2:53) The 2021 Las Vegas Raiders
    (4:20) Top Rookies WRs
    (6:07) 2nd Year WRs
    (7:12) Injured WRs
    (11:34) Ranking Top 5 WRs of All-time
    (14:38) Underappreciated WRs
    (17:54) Top Young WRs
    (22:38) Old School vs New School WRs

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    • 29 min
    WR1: Adam Thielen & Justin Jefferson

    WR1: Adam Thielen & Justin Jefferson

    Cris is joined by Minnesota Vikings dynamic duo wide receivers Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen.
    They begin the conversation between the two with Adam and Justin dissecting each others NFL journey and what Adam’s thoughts are of the new generation of wide receivers coming into the league.
    The conversation continues by diving into Adam mentoring Justin when he first came into the league and what Adam has learned from Vikings legends. Cris then pivots to Justin and gets into Justin’s first experience with Vikings nation and his on-field experience with Malcolm Butler as a rookie.
    Adam details his thoughts on Justin's game while he was sidelined by injury last year and the two discuss what it would take for the Vikings to bring a championship home.
    Cris then asks both Adam and Justin what they are doing to prolong their NFL careers, their experience in training camp and the chemistry within the wide receivers team.
    To finish off, Cris asks Adam and Justin what their message is to Minnesota after a tumultuous year for the state.

    ⏰ Chapters ⏰
    (0:05) Intro
    (0:54) Welcome Justin and Adam
    (1:34) Adam Dissects Justin’s NFL Journey
    (3:25) Adam’s Thoughts on the New Wide Receiver Generation
    (4:28) Justin’s Dissects Adam’s NFL Journey
    (5:42) Adam Mentoring Justin at Wide Receiver to Become the Dynamic Duo
    (7:03) Adam’s Learning from Vikings Legends
    (9:03) Justin’s Experience with Vikings Nation
    (10:15) Justin’s On-Field Experience Against Malcolm Butler
    (11:05) Adam’s View of Justin From the Sideline
    (12:55) Justin’s “Chip on his Shoulder” Attitude Coming into the Combine and NFL Draft
    (14:55) Adam’s Expectations for a Vikings Championship
    (16:22) What Justin Has Learned From Adam
    (17:30) Adam and Justin’s Three WR’s They’ve Been Watching
    (21:00) Adam’s Off-Season Plan for his NFL Longevity
    (24:00) Justin’s Plan for NFL Career Longevity
    (25:45) Vikings Training Camp
    (26:34) Justin’s Thoughts on Wide Receiver Chemistry
    (27:56) Adam and Justin’s Message to Minnesota after a Tumultuous Year
    (31:07) Cris Thanks Adam and Justin
    (32:44) Outro

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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
301 Ratings

301 Ratings

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Really cool

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Big Fan

Mr Carter if possible let’s get these podcast a little longer I loved your time on first things first would love to hear more of your knowledge and stories

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