Nick Emmanwori joins the Richard Sherman Podcast after the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots to break down his incredible rookie season and what it was really like inside Mike Macdonald’s defense. Sherman and Nick talk about how he battled injuries early in the year, earned the trust of his teammates and coaches, and evolved into one of the most versatile defenders in the NFL — lining up at corner, nickel, safety, and linebacker all in the same game. He also walks through the playoff run, the Super Bowl preparation, halftime adjustments, and what Coach Macdonald was drawing up on the sideline. Nick explains the chemistry of the Seahawks defense, the selfless mindset that fueled their championship, and why the team never changed who they were on the biggest stage. Plus, he reacts to his mom going viral during Super Bowl week, South Carolina showing love, and why he believes he’s only scratching the surface of his career. All lines provided by Hard Rock Bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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