For more than ten years, Super Bowl Champion Aqib Talib commanded respect as one of the most fearsome defensive backs in the NFL. The outspoken Talib brings that same intensity to Catchin' Fades, where he is joined each week by former teammates and competitors to dish on the latest drama in the NFL. Unafraid and uncensored, Catchin' Fades is a candid look at the NFL from one of the sport's most respected players.
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46. Jamaal Charles is back
Former Pro Bowl RB Jamaal Charles is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Aqib and Jamaal talk about some of the best RB’s in Texas history, playing with Vince Young, and the…
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28 min
45. The Journey: Ryan Shazier
Aqib talks with the former NFL star about his career at Ohio State, being a star in the NFL and having it all taken away in the blink of an eye. Learn more about your ad-choices at…
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23 min
44. Donald Penn on why he went undrafted
Aqib is joined by longtime NFL vet and OL Donald Penn. Donald talks about the biggest factor on going undrafted, what he remembers about playing with Aqib, and what it was like pla…
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40 min
43. Taunting in the NFL
Pro-Bowler, Super Bowl champion, and the originator of Tight End-U, Dallas Clark is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Dallas and Aqib talk about their Peyton Manning memori…
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24 min
42. Should Cleveland be the favorite in the AFC?
Aqib breaks down his top 12 AFC teams and which surprising team he thinks is the favorite to make the Super Bowl. Later, he talks with his former teammate and "brother" TJ Ward. Th…
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27 min
41. A Broncos legend gets traded
2005 Defensive Rookie of the Year Shawne Merriman is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Merriman and Talib talk about his transition from UMD to the NFL and playing for lege…
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24 min
40. Chris Long on winning two Super Bowls
2X Super Bowl Champion and Walter Payton Man of the Year Chris Long, is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Long and Talib talk about the struggles of the Kansas City Chiefs,…
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17 min
39. Cliff Avril on going 0-16
Pro bowler and Super Bowl Champion Cliff Avril is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Avril talks about coming into the league onto an 0-16 team and what led to the fall of t…
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20 min
38. Ike Taylor on the future of the Steelers
2X Super Bowl Champion Ike Taylor is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Taylor lists all of the problems in Pittsburgh, and what the Steelers need to do to bounce back. Tayl…
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16 min
37. The Justin Fields Experience is ON
Aqib breaks down Justin Fields performance over the weekend and gives his take on where he stands in this years rookie QB class (0:30). Later, Carolina Panthers’ WR Terrace Marshal…
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39 min
36. Ted Ginn Jr. on the challenges of switching positions
Former NFL WR and speedster Ted Ginn Jr. is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Ginn Jr. talks about finding his way from DB to WR in college, and what it was like being the…
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32 min
35. True Lies Part 2: Aqib recalls a frustrating post game moment
NFL Network Analyst and Super Bowl champion James Jones is Catchin’ Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Jones recalls the transition from Brett Favre to Aaron Rodgers and gives his an…
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36 min
34. Josh Sitton on the future of Aaron Rodgers
Former Green Bay Packer and Super Bowl champion Josh Sitton is Catchin Fades with Aqib Talib this week. Sitton reminds Aqib of their Rookie Symposium trip, playing in Lambeau Field…
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16 min
33. True Lies
Aqib shares stories of a young CB playing his first game in the NFL and what happened during that game that was very opening. Later, Carolina Panthers Safety Jeremy Chinn is Catchi…
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34 min
32. Cam Newton is OUT in New England
Aqib gives his instant reaction to the news that Cam Newton was released from the Patriots. He talks about where he thinks Cam is going to end up playing this season if he ends up…
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23 min
31. Preseason takeaways and Mike Adams on the grind of being a coach
Aqib answers your questions related to the preseason and gives his thoughts on some major sleeper teams and which team he thinks will have a powerful offense (0:26). Later, 2X Pro…
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25 min
30. The story about missing the trip to Canton
Aqib tells his story from his rookie year about how he missed the trip to Canton to visit the Hall of Fame with the rest of his rookie class and the player that he last all respect…
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21 min
29. Brian Burns on going to FSU and changing coaches in the middle of the season
Aqib talks about his first trip to the Hall of Fame and how if he had gone there earlier in his career, he would have continued playing longer (0:36). Also, Carolina Panthers Edge…
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18 min
28. Chris Johnson on his 2000 yard season and the top RB's in the game today
2009 NFL Offensive Player of the Year Chris Johnson joins Aqib Talib this week. The All-Pro RB discusses what it was like running a 4.2 at the combine (7:30), his 2,000-yd season i…
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27. Michael Brockers on being in Detroit, playing with Jared Goff
Aqib opens today’s podcast with his take on the NFL’s recently-implemented COVID-19 guidelines that have been generating headlines (0:29). After, Lions DE Michael Brockers comes th…