Barely recruited out of high school, DeMarcus Ware unlikely path to the Hall of Fame included a stint collecting chicken eggs for 25 cents. He discusses his incredible journey, what will make him cry up on that stage and his nerves about singing the national anthem. Then, Nunn Award recipient Jim Trotter is also on his way to the Hall of Fame. In fact, he joins the show from the airport to discuss his career, his exit from NFL Media and the defining moments on his journey .
DeMarcus Ware looks back on his improbable journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
(2:00) Reflecting on his unique path to stardom
(4:00) Preparing his Hall of Fame speech
(5:30) What might make him cry up on that stage
(7:00) Where he'd be if he hadn't made it in football
(8:00) Preparing to sing the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game
Jim Trotter on receiving the Nunn Award and the moments that helped define him.
(12:30) What he plans to say when receiving the award
(16:30) Any lingering awkwardness given how his tenure at NFL Media just ended?
(20:30) What this honor means to him
(23:00) Defining moments on his journey