NFL Week 1 Locks, Emmanuel Acho/Big Dom Drama & John Abraham Interview

5-time Pro Bowler and 3-time First-Team All-Pro pass rusher John Abraham joins Pacman Jones and Drew Butler on Politely Raw for a candid "Check On My Brother" Friday conversation. Abraham reflects on his path from playing just one year of high school football to being selected 13th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft, recording 133.5 career sacks, and battling injuries throughout his 15-year career. He speaks openly about mental health struggles, physical injuries, learning mindfulness and therapy practices, and returning to college to earn his sociology degree. The crew also discusses his induction into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor, pushes for Chris Johnson's Hall of Fame recognition, and delivers their official NFL Week 1 game picks.

00:00 - Show Intro & Recent Night Game Recap

03:00 - Welcoming 15-Year NFL Veteran John Abraham

04:00 - Going From 1 Year of High School Football to South Carolina

06:25 - Bill Parcells Praise, Elite Rush Mechanics & DE vs. Stand-Up Linebacker Debate

10:00 - Navigating Double Teams, Chipping & Respecting Top Tackles

12:00 - Mental Health in the NFL, Trauma & Coping Mechanisms

16:00 - Battling Career-Altering Injuries & Sports Hernia Surgeries

20:00 - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT/DBT), Mindfulness & Self-Talk

24:00 - Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor Induction & Pro Football Hall of Fame Resume

27:30 - Advocating Hall of Fame & Ring Honors for Chris Johnson (CJ2K)

31:30 - Returning to School to Earn Sociology Degree

34:30 - NFL Week 1 Game Picks: Bengals/Bucs, Ravens/Colts, Bills/Texans & Bears/Panthers

37:50 - Addressing Emmanuel Acho’s Comments on "Big Dom"

39:20 - Week 1 Picks Continued: Packers/Vikings, Cowboys/Giants & Broncos/Chiefs