Hear from Zack Baun as he joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Exciting Mics Episode 5 to discuss re-signing with the Eagles, winning the Super Bowl in New Orleans, what it's like playing for Vic Fangio, and more!
Zack Baun joins Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship on the Podcast Exciting Mics Episode 5 to Talk about Eagles Winning Super Bowl, what it's like playing for Vic Fangio, Re-Signing with the Eagles & More! Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun joins Exciting Mics Ep. 5 to break down his journey from Wisconsin to the NFL, his breakout season in Philly, and what it's like playing in Vic Fangio's defense. Baun opens up about his re-signing with the Eagles, the Super Bowl run, life in the locker room, and his bond with teammates like Reed Blankenship and Cooper DeJean. Plus, hear Baun's thoughts on Jameis Winston, dancing in childhood, and the Philly fan experience. Don’t miss this candid, hilarious, and insightful hour with “The Bald Eagle” — like, comment, and subscribe for more exclusive Eagles content!
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
1:12 - What’s Exciting You This Week?
3:02 - Quick Hitters
5:13 - Exciting Bites presented by Cooper Cheese
7:22 - Zack Baun joins the show
7:40 - Zack’s upbringing & tap dancing
10:30 - Zack’s track and field career
11:09 - Zack played QB in high school
13:54 - Would you go back and play high school football again?
15:21 - Zack’s QB stats
18:17 - Zack’s recruitment process to Wisconsin
20:47 - Zack’s career at Wisconsin, playing Iowa
26:00 - Mount Rushmore of Wisconsin players
26:58 - Best college football stadiums/Zack’s bulletin board material quote
28:58 - Zack’s draft process to Saints, playing during COVID
30:50 - Playing with Jamies Winston
32:02 - Free agency process, signing with Eagles
34:47 - Zack’s 1st interaction with Vic Fangio
39:06 - 1st season with Eag;es
42:30 - Zack’s 1st impression of Cooper and Reed
43:47 - 1st impressions of Philly
44:52 - Winning Super Bowl in New Orleans
45:43 - Parade memories, Bald Eagle celebrations
47:25 - Re-signing with Eagles
48:34 - Motivation for upcoming season
50:05 - Fan Q&A
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