Hall of Fame Defensive Back Rod Woodson joins Michael Robinson & Brian Baldinger. Up first, Rod talks about the time a coach chewed him out and how it changed his mindset from being an athlete to thinking more cerebral (2:30). Baldy gets insight into what it was like playing for Steelers legendary coach Chuck Noll (5:50), the current state of the team with Mike Tomlin and Ben Roethlisberger (10:50), and where they stack up in a loaded AFC North (13:45). Rod reveals the secrets behind making 71 career interceptions (15:25) and the basketball-like technique he used so successfully (17:45). Mike Rob asks the difference in today’s NFL for Defensive Backs (22:25). Rod talks about being a returner in the NFL and the fun of having the ball in your hands (26:00) and when he knew the 2001 Ravens was special enough to win the Super Bowl (27:50). Finally, Rod talks the difference in culture and tradition of the teams he played for (32:50). NFL Total Access: The Locker Room is part of the NFL Podcast Network.
