The Down & Dirty with Scott Mitchell & Herman Moore

NFL International Games, Slumps & Superstitions + Ranking the Greatest RBs Ever

50 min · 13 de may de 2026
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On this episode of The Down & Dirty, Herman Moore and Scott Mitchell break down the NFL’s expanding international schedule and what it means for players, teams, and fans — including the Detroit Lions heading to Germany for a huge late-season matchup against the Patriots. The conversation dives into the realities of overseas travel, player routines, security concerns, and why the NFL’s global growth continues to accelerate. The guys also explore the mental side of sports after Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh snapped out of a brutal slump with a bizarre superstition-inspired routine. Herman and Scott discuss rituals, routines, confidence, preparation, peak performance, and the psychology behind athletes trying to regain their edge during difficult stretches. Later, the conversation shifts to legendary coach Tom Moore and the qualities that separate truly great coaches from the rest, before wrapping up with a spirited “Rank ‘Em” debate featuring some of the greatest running backs in NFL history. Barry Sanders, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Jim Brown, Bo Jackson, Earl Campbell, Jerome Bettis, Christian McCaffrey, Derrick Henry, and more all enter the conversation as Herman and Scott debate greatness, talent, longevity, and system fit across generations of football.

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