INTERVIEW: Jason Campbell-Former Auburn & NFL QB

The UNPACKIN' it Podcast With Bryce Johnson & Trip Smith · UNPACKIN' it Ministries, Inc.

November 19, 201822m 24s

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Show Notes

Our guest today played quarterback in the NFL for 10 years after being drafted by the Washington Redskins in the first round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played his college football at Auburn and spent time playing for the Raiders, Bears, Browns, and Bengals as well. He is now a speaker and a member of the Auburn radio network team.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

The situation where he got injured and the Raiders traded for Carson Palmer
How he called off a wedding and is thankful he did
His transition away from the NFL
His message for parents of young athletes
What he learned through disappointment
What he’s learned about patience
Beating ourselves up and not forgiving ourselves for our past
God is protecting us from something we may not realize
How being a QB leads to control, but not the same in life
How his career didn’t end the way he wanted it to
No longer worrying as much and letting go
“Worrying about it is not gonna get me anywhere”
He discusses the concept of not forcing it to happen...waiting for God...waiting for God’s best...sometimes we have to say no or walk away from something in order to receive something better