Lee Hanson, Tony Collins, Greg Lloyd, & Tom Flynn

This week on Thursday Night Tailgate our guests are: the Founder & Creator of Guardian Caps Lee Hanson, former Patriots Pro Bowl RB Tony Collins, former Steelers Pro Bowl LB Greg Lloyd and former Pitt and Packers DB Tom Flynn.

Lee Hanson - Guardian Caps are a jell like cushion that fits over top of the helmet. Lee updated us on the advancements they've made with Guardian Caps over the last few years. Over 50 Division 1 colleges now use Guardian Caps during the week to help reduce the impact of helmet to helmet contact during practice. The growth of the product from a few high schools to now over 60,000 being in use by several major college programs speaks to the difference they makes in reducing injuries.

Tony Collins - We'll talk about a potential players strike and lockout looming when the current collective bargaining agreement ends in 2021. Tony also shared stories about what it was like during the 2 work stoppages that happened while he was playing in the league.

Greg Lloyd - We asked Greg about what it was like being one of the most feared players in the game back in the 1990's. We also got his thoughts on his former teammate Kevin Greene's induction into the Hall of Fame and his memories of being a part of one of the great Linebacking corps in Steelers history.

Tom Flynn - We talked to Tom about his days at Pitt and the Pitt/Penn State rivalry. We also heard his stories about playing at Lambeau Field particularly in the dead of winter. We asked Tom about his rookie season back in 1984 when he burst onto the scene finishing 2nd in the league with 9 Interceptions.