NFL Spotlight is back with another exciting Spotlight Guest. This week Ari Meirov welcomes Browns Defensive Coordinator Mike "Rudy" Rutenberg to the show. Rudy shares his story of how he became the man in charge of the Cleveland defense. He talks working for Joe Gibbs, his bond with Robert Saleh, and why he loves Quincy Williams.
00:00 - Cold open
00:26 - Show Introduction
02:09 - Start of interview
05:04 - Sleeping on Vinny Cerrato's Couch
05:53 - Working with Joe Gibbs
06:55 - Relentless Fight & Work Mentality
08:24 - Madden's Advice & UCLA Move
09:58 - Coaching Protocol & Staff Value
10:50 - Maintaining a Steel Chin
15:14 - Gus Bradley Precision & Detail
16:46 - Country Music with Robert Saleh
18:53 - Elite 2017 Jaguars Defense
20:43 - Focusing on Lombardi Trophy
21:45 - FanDuel / Browns QB Battle
26:14 - Richard Sherman Player Collaboration
28:55 - Family Relocations and Sacrifices
31:09 - Linebacker Room Brotherhood
33:20 - Brotherhood with Jeff Ulbrich
35:40 - Aaron Rodgers' Scout Team Resiliency
37:48 - Arriving in Cleveland
39:47 - High-Fiving on the Treadmill
42:14 - Hall of Fame Connection
43:53 - Jared Verse's Energy
45:13 - Future Spotlight Nomination
46:28 - Interview Wrap-up
46:58 - Post-Interview Analysis
48:58 - Show Wrap-up
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