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Nov 2021
50m 3s

WR1: Devin Hester

BLUE WIRE
About this episode

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 his years with the Chicago Bears, and his love for the game of football.

Devin's career is outrageous. Cris brings us through the accolades and Devin fills in the gaps with some fantastic anecdotes leading him to being on the ballot for the hall of fame this year.


⏰ Chapters ⏰

0:00 INTRO: Devin Hester

2:40 Devin’s Upbringing In Football

5:11 Mental Health Battles

11:05 Fighting For His Scholarship

19:25 Hester’s Illustrious NFL Career

25:53 Devin’s Favorite Plays In The NFL

28:57 Devin’s Mentors

31:48 NFL Hall Of Fame Ballot Excitement

39:31 The Eye Test On Devin Hester

42:00 Giving Back And Having An Impact

45:46 What Football Means To Devin

47:23 OUTRO


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