Robert Griffin’s Faith is His FuelRG3 is making a difference because of his faith.By Faith on the Field Staff, December 18, 2022 Robert Lee Griffin III (nicknamed RG3) is a football quarterback now free agent. He played college football at Baylor, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a senior, and was selected second overall by the Washington Redskins in the 2012 NFL Draft.  Griffin is active in his community and looks to use the opportunities in front of him to make a difference. But as he recently told Rob Maaddi, the motive behind these efforts is his faith.  “Yeah, I mean it’s 100% fueled by the faith. My parents taught …

Josh McCown’s Faith is the Anchor of His SoulThe free agent can rest easy knowing God is in control.By Faith on the Field Staff, December 11, 2022Josh McCown has had multiple experiences in his tenured football career, but as he talked with Rob Maaddi this week, they not only talked about football but also the faith that sustains McCown during all types of uncertainties.   “Yeah, I mean you said it, it (my faith) held me together and I think that’s the biggest part for me. Everybody’s different and everybody’s gotta find their anchor in life and the thing that’s going …

Andrew Whitworth Hopes People Knows He CaresThe Former NFL’er Believes in Seeing the Best in People.By Faith on the Field Staff, December 4, 2022Andrew James Whitworth played in the NFL for 16 seasons. During his 11 seasons with the Bengals, Whitworth was named to three Pro Bowls and one first-team All-Pro. Whitworth spent his last five seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, where he extended his Pro Bowl selections to four and his first-team All-Pro honors to two. He also have a Superbowl ring to his credit. Noted for the longevity of his career, he retired as the oldest tackle in NFL history and …

Raheem Mostert Runs, But Walks Through the ShadowsThe Dolphins Running Back is learning how to navigate good and tough times.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 28, 2022Raheem Mostert is a running back with the Miami Dolphins, where this season he is rushing for 543 yards and has three touchdowns. He’s in his eighth season in the NFL. He had a breakout year with the 49ers in 2019 when they went to the Super Bowl. Mostert ran for five touchdowns in that postseason. They ended up losing in the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs.  At times, Mostert has …

Devin Hester Reflects on a Career of ReturningThe former NFL’er has wracked up many records to his resume.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 21, 2022Devin Hester is a former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL). He is widely regarded as the greatest return specialist in NFL history and was the first and only player to return the opening kick of the Super Bowl back for a touchdown. He spoke to Rob Maaddi in this week’s episode ‘All We Need’. Originally drafted as a cornerback, Hester quickly made an impact as a kick returner, and later became a wide receiver. …

Marcus Smith II is Helping Athletes with Mental HealthHis own personal struggles are fueling his desire to help others.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 7, 2022Marcus Smith II played football at the highest levels. And yet, he was as human as the next person, having to fight against trials and struggles, including anxiety and depression. In this week’s episode, he spoke to Rob Maaddi about some of these struggles. Smith believes that the Christian has to live an active faith, where you know what God says, but then you have to live it out.  “Man, I would always say faith …

Danny Wuerffel Credits a Strong Family Upbringing to His FaithDespite life’s transitions, Danny’s family stayed true to their faith.By Faith on the Field Staff, November 2, 2022Danny Wuerffel was the 1996 Heisman Trophy winner when he led Florida to the national championship. He played six seasons in the NFL with Chicago, Washington and Green Bay. Danny now leads Desire Street Ministries, a nonprofit organization that seeks to help impoverished neighborhoods through spiritual and community development.  Danny’s dad was an air force chaplain, and as a family that moved quite a bit, that presented some challenges.  “Growing up and moved all around, …

Adoree Jackson Talks About Faith and True HeroismThe trials of life really show your true colors.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 28, 2022Adoree Jackson plays for the New York Giants and is using what God has given him on and off the field to make a difference in people’s lives. This month the NFL is focusing on cancer awareness, an issue that has touched almost every person’s life in some way.   Rob Maaddi’s parents both have had cancer impact them personally, but he was able to discuss the challenges and heroes of cancer with Adoree. He believes the real heroes …

Drew Brees Focuses His Retirement on FamilyIn this next phase of life, family is coming first.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 16, 2022Drew Brees played in the National Football League for 20 seasons. A member of the New Orleans Saints for most of his career, Brees is second in NFL career passing yards, career touchdown passes, career pass attempts, career pass completions, and career passing completion percentage. He also holds the record of consecutive games with a touchdown pass, breaking the feat held by Johnny Unitas for 52 years.  But now in a different stage of life, Drew is focusing his retirement on his family. Drew was able to do some …

Aaron Donald Believes that God is GreatEven when winning a SuperBowl, Donald acknowledged the role of God in that.By Faith on the Field Staff, October 2, 2022Aaron Donald is a defensive tackle for the Los Angeles Rams. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive players of all time, he has received a record three Defensive Player of the Year Awards, Pro Bowl selections in all eight of his seasons, and seven first-team All-Pro honors. Donald was also a member of the team that won Super Bowl LVI.   But Aaron is also a man of faith, a topic he was able to discuss recently with our own Rob …