Pivot Podcast

"It's a new beginning for us." Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell

As the Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the Big Apple, where we sit down with Minkah Fitzpatrick and Adonai Mitchell to preview the season ahead with the NY Jets, and reflect on the hard roads that brought them to this moment.

Two players. Two very different journeys. One shared mindset: keep going, keep growing, and embrace the opportunity in front of you. From adversity and setbacks to finding their way to New York, Minkah and Adonai open up about the moments that tested them, shaped them, and ultimately helped define who they are today. Now, with training camp underway, the focus shifts to what comes next: earning it, building something together, and making an impact when it matters most.

For Minkah, Nine years. Three stops. One journey that brings him back home. His transparency is on full display as he talks growing up in New Jersey to going to Miami as a first round pick to becoming a cornerstone of Steelers defense in 2019 and building a nine-year career defined by adversity, evolution, and excellence, Minkah has seen it all. Now, he returns to familiar territory to begin a new chapter with the Jets — and perhaps the most meaningful one yet. His respect for Coach Aaron Glenn and leading the young roster which is Minkah's focus.

Adonai Mitchell brings the Jets a big, athletic X receiver with downfield speed and the ability to win one-on-one matchups. His time in Indianapolis ended after a costly focus mistake, fumbling at the goal line on what would have been a 75-yard touchdown against the Rams...but he responded well after the trade, showing flashes of the talent that made him a second-round pick. In New York, Mitchell gives the offense another explosive weapon opposite Garrett Wilson, and confidence in Geno Smith to be able to turn those flashes into consistent production.

This isn't just a training camp stop talking preseason...It’s a conversation about resilience, purpose, pressure, and the power of a pivot. The journey brought them to this point, and now, it’s time to see where it takes them.
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“I work twice as hard to never become complacent.”Drake London

As our Pivot Training Camp tour continues, we hit the A to sit with Drake London as a new NFL season begins and camp ramps up with bigger expectations than ever. The Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver opens up about entering a pivotal year, adjusting to a new coaching staff, and embracing the pressure that comes with a major contract and becoming one of the league's top playmakers.

Beyond football, Drake shares the personal milestones shaping this chapter of his life, including his recent engagement, the values instilled by his family, and how his upbringing continues to influence the way he leads on and off the field. He also reflects honestly on mistakes he's made along the way, the lessons they've taught him, and why accountability has become one of his greatest strengths.

In a candid conversation with Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder, and Fred Taylor, Drake discusses what he still has to prove, the expectations surrounding the Falcons, and the mindset driving him toward the best season of his career. It's a conversation about growth, maturity, pressure, and purpose from one of the NFL's brightest young stars.
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"I'm not letting anyone stand in the way of me feeding my family." Jeffery Simmons

One of our favorite times of year as we kick off The Pivot's NFL Training camp tour and we started our journey in Music City, with a team singing praises for their new coach, new logo and a new mindset...Ryan, Channing, and Fred sit down with one of the league's most dominant defensive forces, Jeffrey Simmons. The All Pro Defensive Tackle has achieved ultimate individual success in his eight year career but is still chasing that team goal, to win together.

From overcoming unimaginable adversity to becoming a first-round draft pick and one of the NFL's premier defensive tackles, Simmons reflects on the journey that shaped him on and off the field. He also opens up about moving beyond the rumors and stigma that followed one mistake in high school, sharing how he rebuilt his reputation through accountability, perseverance, and years of proving himself both as a man and as a player.

The conversation dives into the challenge of consistently performing at an elite level while playing on teams that have struggled to win, and what continues to fuel his drive every time he steps on the field.

Simmons also discusses the excitement surrounding elite quarterback Cam Ward, why he believes Ward's talent and leadership can help change the trajectory of the franchise, and what it's been like embracing a new era under the Titans' new coaching regime, including the impact of veteran defensive mind Robert Saleh. He also talks about how he's been impressed with Rookie wideout Carnell Tate and what his speed and talents bring to the offensive unit.

He doesn't shy away from the emotional side of football either, sharing what it was like watching former Titans head coach Mike Vrabel reach the Super Bowl after spending so many years together in Tennessee, and why that moment of watching his friend play in that game was bittersweet and brought on a sense of what could have been.

It's an honest conversation about resilience, redemption, loyalty, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of greatness—on a team still searching for its breakthrough.
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After ringing the Nasdaq bell, Jake Paul is putting the world on notice once again that he is shaking up the sports and business world with his latest knock out move.

Jake and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian join The Pivot Podcast fresh off the blockbuster announcement of their merger with the PFL alongside CEO John Martin.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Jake opens up about the mindset that's fueled his rise—from the "delusional confidence" that helped him bet on himself to building one of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. He and Nakisa break down their vision for changing combat sports, protecting fighters, creating new opportunities, and why they believe they can compete with the UFC.

Jake also reflects on his boxing journey, the critics who have motivated him every step of the way, and why proving doubters wrong continues to drive him. He even shares why he believes he could have played slot receiver in the NFL, while opening up about his long-term goals of building generational wealth, starting a family, and creating a legacy that extends far beyond the ring.

It's an honest conversation about ambition, disruption, business, and what it takes to keep betting on yourself when the world says you can't.
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Showing our brother's love by highlighting their commitment to young people on and off the field using their own life experiences to make an impact.

In a special partnership with the NFL and the MEAC Football Conference- Ryan Clark, Channing Crowder and Fred Taylor sit with star head coaches DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick, Chennis Berry, Trei Oliver, Ted White, Damon Wilson and more to preview the upcoming 2026 college football season. Everything from Xs and Os, to expectations on how these coach's are mentoring and preparing young athletes for next level.

This was filmed and recorded by ESPN for distribution on multiple platforms.

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