Emmitt Smith on Cowboys triplets, shoulder separation game, Magic Johnson being his mentor

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<p>In this powerful episode of <em>NFL Players: Second Acts</em>, Hall of Fame running back <strong>Emmitt Smith</strong> sits down with hosts <strong>Peanut Tillman</strong> and <strong>Roman Harper</strong> and shares why after his legendary shoulder separation game he said, &ldquo;If I&rsquo;m gonna die, let me die in Dallas.&rdquo;</p> <p>Emmitt opens up about what it meant to be named to the NFL&rsquo;s All-Time 100 Team&mdash;an honor he says holds even more weight than making the Hall of Fame. He reflects on his final two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals and how that chapter helped him find closure and prepare for life beyond the gridiron.</p> <p>But the conversation doesn&rsquo;t stop at football. Emmitt shares how he built a successful business empire in real estate and construction, leaning on mentors like <strong>Roger Staubach</strong> and <strong>Magic Johnson</strong>, and how a chance encounter with <strong>Michael Jordan</strong> sparked a lasting connection. He also drops wisdom for current players on why investing in themselves <em>now</em> matters most.</p> <p>The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Media.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>