BPR86 Mike Furrey

Podcasting the National Football League, Podcasting the NFL

It was supposed to be their year. Detroit Lions fans, the team, the media — everyone was pretty much tired of losing football in the Motor City. And this was their year. The pieces were in place, the predictions made. Then disappointment hit. Again. I spoke with wide receiver Mike Furrey about how the team was dealing with missing the playoffs, what can be done for the future, and in keeping with the spirit of the season — a “Mountain of Toys.”

Shownotes: David Kindervater (host), Mike Furrey (NFL player guest)

• 0:40 – Losing six straight after starting 6-2 is shocking for the Lions
• 1:10 – It seems like all of a sudden the Lions are out of the playoff race
• 2:01 – Lions need to change their attitude and confidence to be winners
• 3:43 – Last two games, finding out what players have character
• 4:30 – Lions sell out 49 straight games, fans had high expectations
• 5:25 – Mike and his teammates collect a “Mountain of Toys”
• 6:30 – Results beyond expectations for Mike Furrey Foundation
• 7:10 – Putting a smile on a kid’s face is the most rewarding part
• 8:15 – Mike was named Detroit Lions’ Robert Porcher “Man of the Year”

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Links: MikeFurrey.net, DetroitLions.com, NFL.com

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