NFL: Huddle and Flow

Jessie Bates III: Putting the league on notice

The Bengals third-year safety talks about how watching his mom as a single mother has influenced his perspective of the game, life and his work with his Single Mother’s Initiative (37:03). Bates explains why Joe Burrow has the “it” factor (42:23) and how Julio Jones welcomed him to the NFL (35:13). Plus, Steve and Jim try to make sense of the Eagles QB situation (14:03).<p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>

Steve Wyche and Jim Trotter call on their experiences as two black men with 40-plus years combined covering the NFL to bring listeners unfiltered, enlightening, and entertaining conversations about important issues involving the league both on and off the field. Steve and Jim will also talk to the newsmakers and influencers who have impacted both American sports and American culture. It’s the intersection of sports and society that we hope will lead to ongoing, positive and engaging dialogue.