WR1 with Cris Carter

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.  Listen to new episodes of American Prodigy: Becoming Great every Thursday. Listen and subscribe here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ...

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...

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 h...

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...

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 exp...

WR1: DeSean Jackson

Cris is joined by the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver, DeSean Jackson. Cris and DeSean begin with when DeSean first began his football career in his youth years and his time playing at Long Beach Poly High School. Cris and DeSean continue the conversation with DeSean’s mentality and his work ethic, which would impact where he would play his college football career. Cris then throws it back to DeSean’s humbling begins growing up in Los Angeles and his father keeping him busy playing multiple...

WR1: Mike Evans

Mike Evans explains the DM Tom Brady sent him before he arrived in Tampa! Cris is joined by the Super Bowl Champion, who detailed just about everything in his life in the game of football. From growing up poor with a single mother and losing his father, to becoming a star on football field, Mike Evans recounts his journey to the NFL. Cris talks about the technical side of the game with Mike, and what makes him such an impact player. At the age of 28, Mike has already rattled off 7 straight...

WR1: Jarvis Landry

Cris is joined by the Cleveland Browns standout wide receiver, Jarvis Landry. Cris and Jarvis begin with Jarvis’s humble beginnings growing up in Louisiana and having the support from his youth coach and how that’s impacted Jarvis to this day. Cris and Jarvis continue the conversation with how his friendship with Odell Beckham Jr. evolved over the years – from high school, to Louisiana State University (LSU) to being teammates in the NFL on the Cleveland Browns. While talking about the Clevel...

WR1: Calvin Johnson

Cris is joined by the man, the myth and the legend, and newly minted Hall of Fame inductee, Calvin Johnson Jr. – yes Megatron himself! Cris and Megatron begin with a recollection of Cris leaving Calvin Johnson off his top 5 wide receivers list and have a good laugh about it. Cris and Calvin talk about the Hall of Fame weekend and Calvin’s experience being a first-ballot candidate and newly minted Hall of Famer. They also discuss what the event meant for Calvin and his family. While reminis...

WR1: Terry McLaurin

Cris is joined by Washington Football Team's breakout third year wide receiver, Terry McLaurin. Cris and Terry begin with Terry's early football days. As a kid, Terry started as a running back. He discusses the importance of that training and what it did for his work ethic as he became a receiver. Cris and Terry talk about what he took from his wide receiver coaches and Urban Meyer at THE Ohio State. They also discuss what Terry thinks Urban brings to an NFL organization. They switch gears...

WR1: Allen Robinson

Cris is joined by arguably the most underrated wide receiver in the NFL, Chicago Bears star, Allen Robinson. Cris brings us back to Detroit where ARob went to high school. They discuss his having to grow up a bit and his first experiences playing football in High School as well as Allen’s game plan with his family about becoming a professional athlete. During his childhood he only thought that he was going to play basketball professionally. Was there a specific coach or moment that flipped ...

WR1: Julian Edelman

Hall of Fame wide receiver, Cris Carter, sits down with some of the best to ever play the position from the past and present. With the inaugural episode, Cris chats with New England Patriots legend, Julian Edelman about his rise to success in the NFL as a wide receiver. Cris begins by discussing Jules’ life post football. What is the transition to sports media like? Edelman is starting his career at Inside The NFL just like Cris did. They also discuss his other endeavors with NFT’s, and a pro...

Introducing WR1 with Cris Carter

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.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TE1: Cole Kmet (2020)

To round out the season, Greg talks with Bears Rookie tight end Cole Kmet. They talk about what it’s like to get drafted by your hometown team and why Notre Dame was the right school for him coming out of high school. Afterwards, Greg shares with Cole a little gift to welcome him into the NFL TE1 fam. Finally Cole takes the reins and interviews Greg about his own fourteen-year stint in the NFL.  This episode of TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado and Visa For more great podcasts check out Blu...

TE1: George Kittle (2017-2020)

Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the guys remember their head-to-head matchup in George’s first game in the NFL and how he'll chance to ...

TE1: Travis Kelce (2013-2020)

Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce joins Greg to talk about his career and give a shout out to everyone he’s encountered along the way. From growing up in Cleveland Heights, to running the wildcat at University of Cincinnati, Kelce talks about how his experience as a QB helped shape his transition to the tight end position. Travis tells some amazing stories about getting picked off on his only pass attempt, his love of bubble screens and what it was like to break Greg’s record for consecutive 1...

TE1: Tony Gonzalez (1997-2013)

Tony Gonzalez is arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history. His career stats are only outmatched by his unwavering positive attitude. Greg talks to Tony about growing up in Southern California as a two-sport athlete and how his friends teased him for splitting the local paper’s Athlete of the Year award with some golfer named Tiger. Tony reflects on catching passes from Troy Aikman in a pre-draft workout and his struggles when he first got into the league. Finally, Greg talks with Tony a...

TE1: Shannon Sharpe (1990-2003)

Before he was going toe-to-toe with Skip, Shannon Sharpe was the standard bearer for the modern NFL tight end. From humble beginning on his grandparents’ farm in Georgia, Shannon talks through his football journey that led him to Canton. After being fed up with getting hit in the backfield, Shannon thrived after moving from running back to tight end. When his high school coach talked him out of the going to the army, Shannon became an undeniable talent at Savannah State. He talks about his un...

TE1: Ozzie Newsome (1978-1990)

Greg speaks with Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, one of the most successful people both on the field and in the front office. Greg learns about Ozzie’s mind-set when his elementary school in Alabama was integrated and how his relationship with the great Bear Bryant changed his life. Ozzie talks about his transition to tight end in Cleveland, working with a young Bill Belichick and how his first office in Baltimore was a police barrack. Kind, soft spoken and wildly magnetic, Ozzie Newsome perfect...

TE1: Mike Ditka (1961-1972)

To kick off TE1, Greg breaks down the history and evolution of the tight end position before speaking with Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. Before Super Bowl Shuffles and SNL Sketches, Ditka had over 1,000 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in his rookie year with the Bears… in freakin’ 1961. Greg talks with Coach about growing up in Pennsylvania where he struggled to hit curveballs and guard Jerry West on the basketball court. They weave through his time with the Bears, his lost years with the Eagle...

Blue Wire Presents: TE1 with Greg Olsen

Trailer: Fourteen-year NFL Vet Greg Olsen chronicles the evolution of the Tight End through conversations with the players who revolutionized the position. Spanning from 1960 to 2020, Greg interviews both Hall of Famers and modern-day superstars to learn about the moments that shaped their success on and off the field.  A Blue Wire Original Podcast. bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jamin Davis (LB, Kentucky) on Growing Up in a Military Family, NASCAR, & Wanting to Skydive !

Colleen chats with former Kentucky linebacker Jamin Davis about his whirlwind 2020, the origin of his nickname, his ambitions in the law field, his love for LaDainian Tomlinson, his childhood habit of sleeping with a football in his arms, his desire to skydive, visiting Hawaii again for the first time since living there as a baby, growing up in a military family, and his love of NASCAR. Plus, we roll through a round of car-themed questions with our segment, “Jamin Take the Wheel.” All this an...

Justin Hilliard (LB, OSU) on Childhood Mischief, Astronaut Dreams, & His WWE Persona

Colleen talks to former OSU linebacker Justin Hilliard about battling back through injuries in his college, and his journey from being a five-star recruit, to six years of college eligibility, to his stellar 2020 season.They also get into: his dreams of being an astronaut, meeting his idol Luke Kuechly, yoga, memories of childhood mischief with his older brother, his dog Oli, and he dishes on his internship with the WWE. Plus, Justin’s (and Colleen's) movie knowledge is put to the test by a s...

Benjamin St-Juste (CB, Minnesota) on Meeting the Pope, Social Justice, and Being a Renaissance Man

This episode, Colleen talks to former Minnesota CB Benjamin St-Juste about the proper way to pronounce his last name, why he started playing football as a kid in Canada, the athletic skills he learned from hockey, and overcoming the language barrier when meeting with Jim Harbaugh. They also discuss: why Benjamin transferred schools, how he earned two degrees while playing football, the importance of team-building off the field, meeting the Pope, his commitment to social justice, sights to see...

Elijah Molden (DB, Washington) on Duck-Sized Huskies, His Big Family, & His Beanie Collection

Colleen talks to former Washington DB Elijah Molden about running the 40 with a strained hammy, his versatility on the field, and why Washington doesn't get enough credit for producing top notch players. They also dig into: What it's like playing for Washington when your dad is in the Oregon Hall of Fame, how having a former NFL player as a father has helped him as a player, being one of eight kids, his first football memory, how he's preparing for possibly living in a new part of the country...

Kenneth Gainwell (RB, Memphis) on the Other 'Kenny G,' Paintball, & Being Buddies with Shaun Alexander

Colleen talks to former Memphis RB Kenneth Gainwell about his versatility as a player, the decision to sit out last season, and why so many running backs have rocketed out of Memphis lately. They also discuss: what to do for fun in Memphis, Kenneth's Pro Bowler cousin Fletcher Cox, his favorite football team growing up, hunting, fishing, paintball, his newfound friendship with the legendary Shaun Alexander, the joy of family reunions, Call of Duty, and pineapple on pizza. Plus, a game of "A K...

Quinn Meinerz (O-Line, UW-Whitewater) on the Canadian Wilderness, Bird Attacks, & SpongeBob

Colleen chats with Quinn "The Gut" Meinerz about how he got his famous nickname, maintaining his playing weight, and his impressive Senior Bowl and Pro Day showings. They then delve into Quinn's famous workouts in the Canadian wilderness, including: the wildlife he has encountered, how he deals with the lack of internet up there, and how they only recently got electric light bulbs. Plus, a message from a celebrity admirer who wants to go fishing with Quinn. All this and more, as we put Quinn ...

Javonte Williams (RB, UNC) on Horses, Salt Baths, & Carolina BBQ

Colleen is joined by former North Carolina running back Javonte Williams. You'll hear the answers to such questions as: How did he get his nickname "Pookie"? What was it like getting to play for his lifelong dream school? What was his favorite play in college? Javonte also dishes on: his horses (Cash & Pablo), being high school valedictorian, the unique way his mom used to encourage him to study, his grandpa's barbeque, and why people say he's an old soul. Plus: is cheesecake a cake, a pie, o...

Amari Rodgers (WR, Clemson) on Tigers, Tattoos, & Why The Gravitron Is Terrible

Colleen chats with former Clemson wide receiver Amari Rodgers.  They cover football questions like: What was his favorite TD in college? What current NFL receiver does he admire the most?  We also hear all about his experience on Clemson's "Laugh Now, Cry Later" music video remake, what it's like having a football coach and former NFL QB for a dad, the meanings behind his tattoos, and of course, why the carnival ride The Gravitron sucks.  Plus, a personal message from Amari's idol, Steve Smit...

On The Clock Trailer

NFL Network’s Colleen Wolfe goes beyond the stats, measurables, and numbers, to get inside the heads of the 2021 NFL rookie class, with curiosity, good vibes, and the occasional bad pun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TE1 BONUS: Greg Answers Your Questions

Greg is back with his producer to answer Twitter questions about the show, the current season, and a whole bunch more. From getting yelled at in the grocery store for his fantasy output, playing through injuries, and drinking margaritas after the Super Bowl loss, Greg leaves it all on the field... the pod... you get it.  Like and subscribe! This episode of TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado and Visa. For more  podcasts check out BlueWirePods.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

BONUS: Greg Answers Your Questions

Greg is back with his producer to answer Twitter questions about the show, the current season, and a whole bunch more. From getting yelled at in the grocery store for his fantasy output, playing through injuries, and drinking margaritas after the Super Bowl loss, Greg leaves it all on the field... the pod... you get it.  Like and subscribe! This episode of TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado and Visa. For more  podcasts check out BlueWirePods.com  

Cole Kmet (2020)

To round out the season, Greg talks with Bears Rookie tight end Cole Kmet. They talk about what it’s like to get drafted by your hometown team and why Notre Dame was the right school for him coming out of high school. Afterwards, Greg shares with Cole a little gift to welcome him into the NFL TE1 fam. Finally Cole takes the reins and interviews Greg about his own fourteen-year stint in the NFL.  This episode of TE1 is presented by Chevy Silverado and Visa For more great podcasts check out ...

George Kittle (2017-2020)

Fresh off an off-season workout, George Kittle joins the podcast to talk about his journey to the league's emerging superstar tight end. George reflects on his family’s athleticism, his father coaching of all his teams and how his size impacted his recruiting out of high school. At Iowa, they talk the stacked tight end room and how his offensive linemen mentality helped him thrive. Finally, the guys remember their head-to-head matchup in George’s first game in the NFL and how he'll chance to...

Travis Kelce (2013-2020)

Super Bowl Champion Travis Kelce joins Greg to talk about his career and give a shout out to everyone he’s encountered along the way. From growing up in Cleveland Heights, to running the wildcat at University of Cincinnati, Kelce talks about how his experience as a QB helped shape his transition to the tight end position. Travis tells some amazing stories about getting picked off on his only pass attempt, his love of bubble screens and what it was like to break Greg’s record for consecutive ...

Tony Gonzalez (1997-2013)

Tony Gonzalez is arguably the greatest tight end in NFL history. His career stats are only outmatched by his unwavering positive attitude. Greg talks to Tony about growing up in Southern California as a two-sport athlete and how his friends teased him for splitting the local paper’s Athlete of the Year award with some golfer named Tiger. Tony reflects on catching passes from Troy Aikman in a pre-draft workout and his struggles when he first got into the league. Finally, Greg talks with Tony ...

Shannon Sharpe (1990-2003)

Before he was going toe-to-toe with Skip, Shannon Sharpe was the standard bearer for the modern NFL tight end. From humble beginning on his grandparents’ farm in Georgia, Shannon talks through his football journey that led him to Canton. After being fed up with getting hit in the backfield, Shannon thrived after moving from running back to tight end. When his high school coach talked him out of the going to the army, Shannon became an undeniable talent at Savannah State. He talks about his u...

Ozzie Newsome (1978-1990)

Greg speaks with Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome, one of the most successful people both on the field and in the front office. Greg learns about Ozzie’s mind-set when his elementary school in Alabama was integrated and how his relationship with the great Bear Bryant changed his life. Ozzie talks about his transition to tight end in Cleveland, working with a young Bill Belichick and how his first office in Baltimore was a police barrack. Kind, soft spoken and wildly magnetic, Ozzie Newsome perfec...

Mike Ditka (1961-1972)

To kick off TE1, Greg breaks down the history and evolution of the tight end position before speaking  with Hall of Famer Mike Ditka. Before Super Bowl Shuffles and SNL Sketches, Ditka had over 1,000 yards receiving and 12 touchdowns in his rookie year with the Bears… in freakin’ 1961. Greg talks with Coach about growing up in Pennsylvania where he struggled to hit curveballs and guard Jerry West on the basketball court. They weave through his time with the Bears, his lost years with the Eag...

TE1 Preview: George Kittle

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with the next TE superstar, 49ers Geroge Kittle about how he's not even close to being the best athlete in the Kittle Family.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. You can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88". Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you might be listening to this preview....

Preview: George Kittle

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with the next TE superstar, 49ers Geroge Kittle about how he's not even close to being the best athlete in the Kittle Family.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. You can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88". Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you might be listening to this previ...

TE1 Preview: Travis Kelce

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with newly minted Super Bowl Champ  Travis Kelce about his one only opportunity to throw at touchdown in the NFL and how it went... not so great. This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. You can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88". Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you might be listeni...

Preview: Travis Kelce

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with newly minted Super Bowl Champ  Travis Kelce about his one only opportunity to throw at touchdown in the NFL and how it went... not so great. This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. You can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88". Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you might be list...

TE1 Preview: Tony Gonzalez

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with the TE GOAT, Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez about when Tony's leaped over half of the Panther's defense to score a touchdown and why even when Tony was completely covered... he was always open.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. This season you can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88...

Preview: Tony Gonzalez

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with the TE GOAT, Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez about when Tony's leaped over half of the Panther's defense to score a touchdown and why even when Tony was completely covered... he was always open.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. This season you can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG...

TE1 Preview: Ozzie Newsome

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with "The Wizard of Oz", Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome about growing up in a segregated Alabama and how sports was always the ultimate equalizer in combating racism.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. This season you can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88" .     Learn more about your a...

Preview: Ozzie Newsome

On this preview episode of TE1, Greg talks with "The Wizard of Oz", Hall of Famer Ozzie Newsome about growing up in a segregated Alabama and how sports was always the ultimate equalizer in combating racism.  This preview is brought to you by NFLSundayTicket.tv. This season you can stream every NFL game from your favorite devices without a cable or satellite subscription. Save 15% when you use the promo code "GREG88". That's NFLSundayTicket.tv promo code "GREG88" .    

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