Warren Moon Was Rejected by the NFL… Then Became Its Highest-Paid Player

The NFL didn’t want Warren Moon at quarterback. He became its highest-paid player anyway.

He joins Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson to reveal how he overcame racial barriers, won five consecutive Grey Cups in Canada and changed the perception of Black quarterbacks in the NFL.

Moon also opens up about the racism his family endured and why he secretly attended therapy during his playing career. He reflects on Doug Williams’ historic Super Bowl win, gets honest about Shedeur Sanders, shares the advice he gave Russell Wilson and reveals how his jersey connected LeBron James and Rich Paul.

Plus, he explains why he let Cam Ward wear No. 1 and shares unforgettable stories about Barry Sanders, Lawrence Taylor and Derrick Thomas.

0:00 Warren Moon Joins ALL THE SMOKE
1:05 Refusing to Change Positions & Making History at Washington
9:51 Nolan Ryan’s Influence & Warren’s QB Rituals
17:24 Racial Barriers & Five Straight Grey Cups
22:04 Becoming the NFL’s Highest-Paid Player
26:55 The Jersey That Connected LeBron & Rich Paul
27:54 Racism, Family & Secretly Attending Therapy
34:57 Doug Williams, Black QB Legacy & Shedeur Sanders
38:08 Lawrence Taylor & the NFL’s Most Feared Defenders
42:30 Steve McNair, the Houston Oilers & Russell Wilson Advice
49:13 Playing Until 44, His Mother & Cam Ward
54:19 Dream Offense, Barry Sanders & Today’s Top 5 QBs

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