We’re thrilled to welcome former NFL linebacker Coy Wire to the JustIn Time Podcast! In this episode, Coy takes us through his remarkable journey from Pennsylvania to Stanford, his nine-year NFL career with the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons, and his successful transition to broadcasting at CNN. Coy shares hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including how he hid in teammates’ hotel rooms to prank them and his desperate attempt to make the Falcons roster by hiding lead weights in his shorts during weigh-ins! We also explore his unique path from running back to linebacker at Stanford, his “yes coach” mentality that shaped his career, and how he adapted to playing safety in the NFL despite never having backpedaled before. Join us for this entertaining conversation filled with locker room stories, career insights, and life lessons from one of sports’ most versatile personalities.

⏰ Timestamps:

(00:00:00) - Introduction to Coy Wire: NFL veteran, CNN anchor, and Atlanta Falcons analyst


(00:01:42) - Coy’s journey from Pennsylvania to Stanford University


(00:04:56) - College experiences with Chelsea Clinton and Secret Service at Stanford


(00:07:47) - Transitioning from running back to linebacker at Stanford


(00:12:17) - Coy demonstrates his unique skill: reciting the alphabet backwards


(00:13:18) - Mentors during rookie year with Buffalo Bills


(00:17:25) - Covering NFL legends like Jerry Rice as a rookie


(00:20:51) - Life philosophy: embracing adversity as opportunity


(00:23:09) - First NFL prank: sending a jockstrap to veteran teammate


(00:26:51) - Becoming “The Ninja Prankster” with the Atlanta Falcons


(00:29:07) - Pranking Matt Ryan and other Falcons teammates


(00:33:24) - Career-threatening neck injury and comeback attempt


(00:35:45) - The Gatorade and lead weights scheme to make weight for Falcons tryout


(00:42:20) - Jersey numbers and their significance throughout his career


(00:44:33) - Connection with Buffalo and Atlanta fans after retirement


(00:59:44) - Rapid-fire questions: most memorable interviews and events

💡Key Topics:

📌 Coy’s transition from running back to linebacker at Stanford and safety in the NFL


📌 The “yes coach” mentality that shaped his career and life philosophy


📌 Elaborate pranks on teammates including hiding in hotel rooms to scare them


📌 Overcoming a career-threatening neck injury and extreme measures to make the Falcons roster


📌 Transition from NFL player to successful broadcaster at CNN and with the Falcons


📌 Maintaining connections with Buffalo Bills Mafia and Atlanta Falcons fans

🏈 About Coy Wire:

Coy Wire is a nine-year NFL veteran who played for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons, uniquely leading Stanford in both rushing yards and tackles during his college career. After his playing days, he successfully transitioned to broadcasting, becoming a respected CNN anchor and analyst for the Atlanta Falcons preseason games.

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