This episode is the final radio version of "UNPACKIN' it" airing on 730am The Game, ESPN Charlotte. It includes clips from some of our top broadcasters, coaches, and players who have joined the show over the years. Stay tuned for a podcast only version on "UNPACKIN' it" to launch soon.

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BIO:Our guest this week is former NFL cornerback Troy Vincent. He was drafted by the Dolphins 7th overall out of Wisconsin in the 1992 NFL Draft. He also played for the Eagles, Bills, and Redskins during his 15-year career. He was a 5X Pro Bowler, an All-Pro, and both a Walter Payton and Bart Starr man of the year award winner. He was recently inducted into the Philadelphia sports hall of fame. He is currently the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL. Most importantly though, he is a follower of Jesus, a husband, a father of five.&nbsp; TOPICS:<ul><li>The 2019 NFL season</li><li>Philadelphia Sports HOF Induction</li><li>Accountability Partners</li><li>What's Next in his life</li><li>The art of listening</li><li>NFL Players and community involvement</li><li>NFL 100 Year celebration</li><li>Safe Zone/VincentCountry.com</li></ul>

Troy Vincent, Former NFL Star

BIO:Our guest this week is former NFL running back, Matt Forte. He spent ten seasons in the league with the Bears and Jets after playing college football at Tulane. Drafted by Chicago in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, Forte retired as a Bear in April 2018. He recently launched a podcast with his wife, Danielle, in partnership with Biblica called "True vs. Truth" - Now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.&nbsp;&nbsp; TOPICS:<ul><li>Watching and analyzing NFL games instead of playing</li><li>The Bears season in 2019</li><li>Fantasy Football - love it or hate it?</li><li>Retirement</li><li>Growing in his faith after football</li><li>How to react when faith is tested</li><li>"True vs. Truth" podcast</li><li>Mission trip to India</li><li>Reaching the youth of today</li><li>The Bible</li></ul>

Matt Forte, former NFL Running Back

BIO:Joining us this week is former NFL linebacker Corey Miller. He played his college football at South Carolina and was drafted in the 6th round in 1991 by the New York Giants. He spent 8 seasons with them and then one season with the Minnesota Vikings. His son Christian is a rookie for the Carolina Panthers. Corey is currently a speaker and evangelist and broadcaster who goes by the nickname “The Pastor of Pain.” TOPICS:<ul><li>Patriots and 49ers winning with defense</li><li>Panthers 2019 outlook</li><li>Panthers rookie Christian Miller - his son</li><li>Pastor of Pain origins</li><li>Ups and downs - challenges he overcame</li><li>Giants 4 Christ</li><li>Importance of men and leadership</li><li>Surrender</li></ul>

Corey Miller, Pastor of Pain

SUMMARY: Our guest this week is Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver&nbsp;Chris Conley. He is in his first season with the team after spending four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, who drafted him in the third round out of Georgia. He is also a filmmaker, writer, and musician.&nbsp;He joins the show to discuss his transition to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and the influence of Nick Foles. He also talks about his spiritual leadership in the locker room and consistency in faith. Also on the show is Pro Football Hall of Famer&nbsp;Kevin Mawae. He spent 16 seasons in the NFL as an offensive lineman with the Jets, Titans, and Seahawks. Seattle drafted him in the second round in 1994 after a great career at LSU. He was an eight-time All-Pro center and retired after the 2009 season. After spending time as an assistant coach with the Bears, he is now an offensive analyst at Arizona State along with Herm Edwards, who was his coach when playing for the Jets. Mawae discusses his Hall of Fame induction, the mindset of an offensive lineman, his faith and his marriage.

Chris Conley, Jaguars WR and Pro Football HOF lineman Kevin Mawae

BIO: Barry Zito is a Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion who pitched primarily for the Oakland A's and San Francisco Giants throughout his Major League Baseball career. After retiring from baseball, Barry settled in Nashville with his wife, Amber, and their two sons. Zito is a musician and songwriter and has recently written a book called Curveball: How I Discovered True Fulfillment After Chasing Fortune and Fame, which tells of overcoming ego, finding purpose, and achieving true success. TOPICS:<ul><li>Growing up with baseball</li><li>Signing a large contract with the Giants</li><li>Being injured and feeling empty</li><li>Pitching with fear</li><li>Finding God</li><li>2012 World Series</li><li>His book, Curveball</li><li>His music career</li></ul>

Barry Zito, Former Cy Young Award Winner

BIO:Our guest this week is former NFL defensive end, Renaldo Wynn. He played 13 years in the NFL with the Redskins, Jaguars, Giants, and Saints. He played his college football at Notre Dame and was a first-round draft pick for Jacksonville. He now works with Joe Gibbs and Game Plan for Life. TOPICS:<ul><li>Jacksonville Jaguars success in 2019</li><li>The Washington Redskins struggles</li><li>The Joe Gibbs way</li><li>Gameplan for Life latest</li><li>Prison ministry and Gameplan for Life</li></ul>

Renaldo Wynn, former NFL DE

Former Titans Linebacker, Derrick Morgan, joins the show to discuss his recent retirement. He takes listeners through the emotions of his final season, and talks about how he loved football growing up, but then quickly learned the NFL is a business. Morgan discusses his relationship with God, how he cultivates his faith through the fundamentals, and what the Kingdom Impact Fund is all about. Bob Stoops coached at OU for 18 seasons. He tells us what readers will learn from his new memoir, No Excuses, and how faith in college football shaped his coaching style. Stoops shares why he took the job to coach this season in Dallas in the XFL and discusses growing up in a small house with three brothers.

Derrick Morgan, former Titans LB and Bob Stoops

BIO:Joining us this week is Super Bowl-winning quarterback, Trent Dilfer. He played in the NFL from 1994 to 2007 after being drafted 6th overall by the Bucs. He won a Super Bowl in Baltimore and also played for the Seahawks, Browns, and 49ers. From 2008 to 2017, Dilfer was an analyst for ESPN. He is now the head coach at Lipscomb Academy in Nashville.&nbsp;&nbsp; TOPICS:<ul><li>Back-up Quarterbacks to the rescue in 2019</li><li>Eli Manning being benched</li><li>Panini America partnership</li><li>Coaching high school football</li><li>Building and developing people</li><li>Selfishness vs. selflessness</li><li>The journey of faith</li><li>Parenting tips</li></ul>

Trent Dilfer, Super Bowl Winning Quarterback

UNPACKIN' it is hosted by the president of UNPACKIN' it Ministries, Bryce Johnson. The show is heard on 730 The Game, ESPN Charlotte on Sunday mornings. Each week Bryce unpacks sports, faith, and life with intriguing guests from the sports and entertainment world. With his high-energy style and passion to encourage listeners, Bryce also shares his thoughts on faith and sports, as well as life and entertainment.

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