00:00 – Opening banter & handling losses 00:21 – Arik welcomes fans to Season 3 01:06 – Introducing new co-host Michael Bennett 02:05 – Bennett on Armstead’s growth on and off the field 03:18 – Mentorship, family, and life lessons from the NFL 06:00 – Why football culture often overlooks stability & family 08:30 – Brotherhood beyond the helmet & training together 12:57 – “The secret is in the dirt”: mindset & work ethic 14:33 – Bouncing back after a loss & team leadership 18:00 – Why Arik started podcasting while still playing 23:00 – Balancing being a player vs. having a podcast 29:45 – Breaking down the sack vs. Joe Burrow 33:30 – Reactions to Burrow’s injury & QB injuries in football 37:15 – The unstoppable “Tush Push” and player safety 43:45 – Old school vs. new school NFL eras 45:20 – NFL fashion talk — vests, suits, and wild pregame fits 49:05 – Previewing Jaguars vs. Texans matchup About Third & Long: A weekly NFL masterclass, reimagined. Third and Long takes fans beyond the headlines with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead and Super Bowl champion Michael Bennett. Each week, Arik and Mike break down the biggest moments from the Jaguars’ season, grade performances, and offer raw, unfiltered insight into life in the league. From the trenches to the locker room, get the player’s perspective on the NFL’s highest-stakes action. #ThirdAndLong #ArikArmstead #MichaelBennett #Jaguars #NFL #NFLPodcast #Podcast #AthletePodcast #SportsPodcast