Exciting Mics – Super Bowl Week: Cooper DeJean, Reed Blankenship & Bijan Robinson on the Super Bowl, Kevin Stefanski & More

Date: February 6, 2026
Hosts: Cooper DeJean & Reed Blankenship
Special Guests: Bijan Robinson (Atlanta Falcons), Mary Crippen (NF Elementary), Jeremiah Love (Notre Dame), Kyle McCarthy (Agent)
Setting: Super Bowl Media Center, San Francisco

Episode Overview

In this high-energy Super Bowl-week episode, Eagles defensive backs Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship broadcast from San Francisco’s EA Sports Madden NFL booth at the Media Center, bringing on Falcons’ star running back Bijan Robinson, legendary agent Kyle McCarthy, and drafting sensation Jeremiah Love. Listeners get a candid, entertaining look into life after the season, Super Bowl nerves, fresh starts under new coaches, wild food takes, and a lightning round of questions from real elementary school kids.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catching Up Post-Season

[01:10–05:34]

• Cooper recounts Pro Bowl events, media obligations, and basking in Arizona’s warmth.
• Reed shares his whirlwind relocation from Philadelphia back to Tennessee, braving interstate winter storms, and preparing for “baby moon” travels.

Quote:
"I got down here Saturday. Got to be a part of the Pro Bowl festivities… played the game Tuesday. NFC got the dub. Got a nice little check." – Cooper DeJean [01:13]

2. Reflecting On Last Season & Moving Forward

[05:34–07:58]

• Both hosts candidly discuss the sting of not reaching the Super Bowl again despite last year’s championship, emphasizing the rollercoaster of two seasons "blending together."
• Reed, a free agent, is focused on improving core strength and flexibility—maybe with Pilates.

Quote:
"I don't know. You can get a little mentally fatigued and physically fatigued, but it's good to have a couple weeks just to lay low and let your body recover." – Reed Blankenship [05:00]

3. Super Bowl Memories & Game-Day Nerves

[08:32–10:35]

• The duo revisit last year’s Super Bowl jitters—Reed’s nerves so intense he needed anti-nausea meds, while Cooper had “butterflies” but turned it into a breakout performance.
• Analysis of this year’s matchup: both expect a low-scoring defensive slugfest.

Quote:
"I had to take a… zofran for nausea… I don't know if it was nerves, just like, this is crazy, you know?" – Reed Blankenship [08:40]

4. Style Segment: Super Bowl ‘Sharp Fits’ Fashion Ratings

[11:26–14:03]

• Hosts rank high-profile NFL and celebrity outfits using the "Cooper Sharp" cheese scale, from Zach’s suit (top marks) to Stefon Diggs’ futuristic shoes, to Bijan Robinson’s own red-hot look.
• Reed reveals his Abercrombie & Fitch aspirations; shout-outs abound.

5. Player Recovery & Fitness Habits

[14:03–15:50]

• Recovery talk: Golden Standard Whey Protein shakes, constant travel, and new supplement rituals get the spotlight.
• Cooper’s motto: "I travel a lot, so I always got the 40 gram protein shake with me to help me on the road." [14:41]

Featured Guest: Bijan Robinson Interview & Insights

[16:02–29:01]

On Super Bowl Week and Partnerships

• Loving the week’s energy and plugging Colgate Total, Bijan notes his commitment to handling problems before they start—on and off the field.

  Quote: "I'm super big in handling those problems before they start. You know, that's big with Colgate…making sure that you don't have to go to a dentist." – Bijan Robinson [16:52]

Setting Records & Work Ethic

• Reflects humbly on his “a little over 2,200 yards” season, stressing leadership, versatility, and making those around him better.

  Quote: "It's just a blessing…God is good for continuing to let me grow in my game and all over the field…just trying to enhance, continue to enhance not just myself, but my teammates." – Bijan Robinson [17:36]

The Kevin Stefanski Era in Atlanta

• Immediate positive impressions of new head coach Kevin Stefanski and his “special,” offensive-minded vision for the Falcons.

  Quote: "The thing I love about him is his leadership. He's been a head coach before, so…we love that." – Bijan Robinson [18:51]

Offbeat Team Culture & Locker Room Talk

• Least trustworthy for aux-cord? Michael Penix: “His taste in music is so dry…it's Kodak Black all day.” [20:16]
• Favorite locker room jams: House music for its versatility.
• Reality show star on Falcons: Ray-Ray McCloud or Kobe Bryant for their “huge personalities.”
• Essential on-field gear: “Cleats. I gotta have a specific pair, a specific saying that I write on there.” [22:19]
• Rotating 5–6 pairs through games and practices—never wears a fresh pair straight away.

Offbeat Food & “Bijan Mustardson”

• His own mustard brand (Dijon, honey, & classic), launched four years ago. Craziest mustard fans? “They just gulp it right out of the bottle.” [25:14]
• Banter ensues about weird food mixes: Reed admits to ranch on spaghetti, syrup on eggs ("Oh, absolutely not!" – Bijan Robinson [26:32]).

Quick Hitters – NFL Fun

• Can the average person get 5 yards in an NFL game? Bijan: “Absolutely…if there’s a wide open hole…though they might trip.” [26:53]
• Funniest trash-talker? “Kobe Bryant…he brings it out of me.” [27:51]
• Ultimate running back build: Speed—Chris Johnson, Size—Derrick Henry, Balance—Ladainian Tomlinson, Vision—Barry Sanders, Hands—Marshall Faulk/CMC, Adds himself for hands. [29:01]

Kids Q&A with Ms. Mary Crippen (NF Elementary)

[29:10–38:28]

Kids across America fire off hard-hitting, hilarious questions:

• Favorite school lunch: Reed: Rectangle pizza; Cooper: Chicken nuggets w/ BBQ sauce.
• Recess games: Football (“getting in trouble for tackling”), basketball, dodgeball.
• Building a super team:
  • QB: Matt Stafford
  • RBs: Christian McCaffrey + Bijan Robinson
  • WRs: Jamar Chase, Justin Jefferson, Jameson Williams
  • TE: Tucker Kraft
  • Defense: Seahawks
• What do you love in life? Cooper: "The people I have around me, the game of football, my Lord and savior Jesus Christ." [35:18] Reed shouts out his expecting wife and unborn daughter (“girl dad!”).
• Celebrity crushes (from Cambry in South Dakota): Cooper’s picks: 1A) Sydney Sweeney, 1B) Tate McCrae. [37:47]

Jeremiah Love (Notre Dame RB, NFL Draft prospect)

[38:41–42:34]

• Declared for the NFL draft after 3 years; aims to bring versatility (“block, run, catch”) to a pro backfield.
• Inspired by Jameer Gibbs, Saquon Barkley, Ash & Jinte, Bijan Robinson.
• Builds his “perfect back”:
  • Speed: Jahmyr Gibbs
  • Size: Derrick Henry
  • Balance: Himself
  • Vision: Najee Harris
  • Hands: Alvin Kamara
• NFL Draft plans: undecided if going to the event or celebrating at home, wants “everyone who’s been a part of the journey” to be included.
• Super Bowl pick: Seahawks, expects a “low scoring” defensive game.

Kyle McCarthy (Agent, Former ND & NFL Safety)

[43:14–47:32]

• Admits he was initially hesitant about the show: “I was a little concerned… you guys are great players, you don’t need any of this other noise… you’ve exceeded expectations.” [43:45]
• Shouts out the podcast crew, recaps the Pro Bowl and upcoming Super Bowl events for the guys.
• Names best players he played against: “Reggie [Bush], Calvin Johnson… Brian Dawkins, Champ Bailey”—adds, “I made a highlight one time against Percy Harvin though. I was on his highlights—it was bad!” [46:01]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "I just wish I was a little bit more calm. Maybe fourth year in the league, it hasn’t changed."
  – Reed Blankenship, on Super Bowl nerves [09:13]

• "For me, it's just trying to enhance, continue to enhance not just myself, but my teammates, everybody around me…"
  – Bijan Robinson, on his approach to the game [17:36]

• "He’s from Florida, so they have the same taste like, bro. It's Kodak Black all day.”
  – Bijan Robinson, on Michael Penix's aux-cord skills [20:19]

• “Rectangle pizza.”
  – Reed Blankenship’s favorite school lunch [29:54]

• "I love the people that I have around me. The game of football. My Lord and savior Jesus Christ…"
  – Cooper DeJean [35:18]

• "He’s as good of a player that I’ve seen off—like a running back I’ve seen in person—since Reggie Bush."
  – Kyle McCarthy on Jeremiah Love [45:03]

Top Timestamps

• Bijan Robinson joins, Colgate partnership, and reflections: [16:02–17:36]
• Super Bowl nerves & last year’s big game: [08:40–10:35]
• Trash talkers, locker room personalities, and on-field gear: [20:06–23:01]
• Kids' hard-hitting Q&A: [29:10–38:28]
• Kyle McCarthy’s candid agent take: [43:14–44:13]

Conclusion

This episode of Exciting Mics serves up an unfiltered, inside look at NFL life and locker room culture in the lead-up to the Super Bowl. Cooper, Reed, and their guests blend earnest football talk and competitive grit with infectious humor, fresh fits, wild food opinions, and true gratitude for their journeys. Whether you’re an Eagles diehard or just love athlete banter, this week’s show is packed with chemistry, heart, and memorable takes – proving why Exciting Mics is the NFL’s most relatable, entertaining new podcast.

Go Birds!