The Long, Hard, and High Road to Canton with DeMarcus Ware and Jim Trotter

My Main Man Michael Smith

DeMarcus Ware looks back on his improbable journey to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

(2:00) Reflecting on his unique path to stardom

(4:00) Preparing his Hall of Fame speech

(5:30) What might make him cry up on that stage

(7:00) Where he'd be if he hadn't made it in football

(8:00) Preparing to sing the national anthem at the Hall of Fame Game

Jim Trotter on receiving the Nunn Award and the moments that helped define him.

(12:30) What he plans to say when receiving the award

(16:30) Any lingering awkwardness given how his tenure at NFL Media just ended?

(20:30) What this honor means to him

(23:00) Defining moments on his journey