4th and South - Raheem Mostert on being cut 7 times, 220-yd game, Mike McDaniel's aggressive coaching style
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Raheem Mostert joins The Herd with Colin Cowherd for an emotionally resonant and inspiring conversation that traces his extraordinary journey from being cut seven times across seven teams in his first two NFL seasons to becoming a Pro Bowl standout and NFC Championship game hero with a 220-yard rushing performance. Mostert reflects on the profound impact of his upbringing—raised without strong parental figures, grieving the loss of his younger brother to violence, and shaped by a coach who became his father figure—elements that forged his relentless work ethic and mental toughness. He emphasizes the importance of staying ready, even when not starting, crediting his success to playing special teams, maintaining positive relationships, and never burning bridges. Mostert also challenges the myth that leadership must come from the quarterback, advocating for a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and authenticity, while openly discussing his mental health struggles and the healing power of spirituality, nature, and simple rituals like listening to ocean waves. His story is a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and the quiet strength found in humility and gratitude.
Stay ready at all times—your moment can come unexpectedly, even after repeated setbacks.
Leadership in football is distributed; it comes from players, coaches, and culture, not just the quarterback.
Mental health is critical—even elite athletes face struggles; seeking help is a sign of strength.
Nature and mindfulness—like ocean sounds or a hammock at sunset—can be powerful tools for emotional reset.
Never burn bridges; NFL success is as much about reputation and relationships as it is about talent.
…and 2 more takeaways available in PodZeus
The Road to 220 Yards: From Cut to Championship Glory
“I was the number four running back. But when my number calls, when they say number 31 is your time, it's my time, and I'm not looking back.”
The Weight of Family and Fatherhood
“When he said that, I was like, you know what? All right, well, if he see the vision too, then it's all the more reason to keep going.”
The NFL's Hidden Game: Politics, Perception, and Survival
“Everybody talks. Like, whether they're supposed to or not supposed to, in general, everybody, like, they talk about you.”
The Coach Who Changed Everything: Coach Pork Chop
Mostert honors his Pop Warner coach, Mike Stokes—nicknamed 'Coach Pork Chop'—who instilled grit, toughness, and the mantra 'keep chopping' in him. He reflects on how this early mentor shaped his character and helped him become the calm, collected man he is today.
Leadership Beyond the Quarterback
“I feel like a quarterback doesn't necessarily have to be the leader of your team to have success.”
“I reached out to pastors. I reached out to people that I thought could be in my corner. At least that gives you some type of self-awareness.”
“I feel like a quarterback doesn't necessarily have to be the leader of your team to have success.”
“I was the number four running back. But when my number calls, when they say number 31 is your time, it's my time, and I'm not looking back.”
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Raheem Mostert
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Colin Cowherd
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Mike Stokes
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Shanahan
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Miami Dolphins
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San Francisco 49ers
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Mike McDaniel
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NFC Championship Game
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Purdue University
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