142. Stories from Matt Kaskey, Journey to the NFL

Matt Tometz Performance Podcast

Matt Kaskey who's been playing in the NFL since 2019 spending time with both the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers joins TSP to walk us through the top stories of his journey from high school, to playing at Dartmouth, to the NFL.

1:18 His childhood experiences in the Kaskey household growing up, playing multiple sports

6:36 Realizing he could play at the collegiate level and committing to Dartmouth, deciding to set himself for life through football

8:35 Taking us through his playing career at Dartmouth

13:33 Asking the good to great question of playing offensive line and his insights

17:54 The moment he realized he could play in the NFL

20:31 The NFL draft and signing with the Los Angeles Rams

23:40 Getting waived from the Rams to signing with the Panthers, and what it's really like being waived

29:30 Handling that extended period of time of staying ready while waiting for the next opportunity

31:17 How he would respond to "why don't you just train harder?"

33:34 Something that met and something that didn't meet his expectations about the NFL

35:51 Advice Matt would give to the listener

Instagram: @MattKaskey