Why Michael Bennett Walked Away From Football & Reinvented Himself as an Artist, Activist & Designer
On this episode of NFL Players: Second Acts, hosts Peanut Tillman and Roman Harper sit down with former Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett for a wide-ranging conversation about going undrafted to becoming one of the most disruptive defensive linemen in the NFL. Bennett built a reputation as one of the most versatile and relentless players of his era, but when it was time to step away from the game, he took a surprising turn into art, culture, and activism. Now exploring new passions in architecture and design, Bennett explains why he’s always pushed himself to the limit in everything he does, both on and off the field.The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Cold Open
00:58 - Introduction
01:29 - Why Bobby Wagner Deserved to Win Man Of The Year
03:00 - Looking Back at Being the Seahawks’ 2017 MOY Finalist
05:49 - The Story Behind Michael Bennett’s Tiny Shoulder Pads
07:44 - Michael Bennett’s Rise From Undrafted Player to Super Star
11:15 - Learning the Defensive Line From Cliff Avril
14:13 - Michael's "Welcome to the NFL" Moment
16:37 - The Moment He Knew It Was Time to Walk Away from Football
20:12 - Michael Bennett on Retirement as a Rebirth
22:27 - Going All In on Tennis, Architecture, and More
23:37 - Why Michael Chose Football Over His Other Passions
28:28 - Discovering a New Passion in Design
32:42 - Where Football Ranks Among All His Interests
35:01 - Why Did Michael Bennett Go Undrafted
38:23 - Michael Bennett’s Personal Mount Rushmore
45:41 - Final Thoughts
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