We compile our favorite quarterback lessons from Aikman, Garrett, Peete, Green, and Newton from situational football and mental toughness to readiness as a backup and the power of authentic leadership. From Troy Aikman to Cam Newton, the stories show how structure, culture, and preparation turn talent into wins. • situational decision-making that changes by score and game • why measurables mislead and intangibles endure • evaluation and misevaluation of quarterbacks across eras • envir...

A draft day 510 call sets Kirk Morrison’s Raiders story in motion, leading to Moss vs Woodson practice duels, early-season heartbreaks, and a blueprint for fixing a franchise caught in constant reset. We break down how continuity, depth, and coaching trust beat raw speed and splashy headlines. • draft day emotions and the power of a phone call • senior bowl impressions and earning a place • al davis’s speed obsession versus complete players • early schedule gauntlet and close losses • moss v...

We revisit Carolina with Cam Newton to unpack how trust, timing, and identity turned a good offense into a problem for every defense, and why embracing individuality can lift a team. Leadership lessons carry from the huddle into media, business, and life. • first-hand stories from Panthers practices and games • why quarterback vision beats raw arm talent • the drag vs dig choice and winning on rhythm • how RPOs entered the NFL and changed prep • teaching receivers to run at true top speed • ...

We sit down with Trent Green to trace the path from late-round pick to Pro Bowl starter, the hit that changed the Rams’ season, and the habits that turn backups into leaders. The conversation blends tough lessons, faith, and broadcasting craft with raw stories from Washington, St. Louis, and Kansas City. • draft-day calls and early evaluation at Indiana • Washington years, earning trust, and the backup’s mindset • toughness, standing in for hits, and timing the ball out • becoming a starter,...

We sit down with our longtime friend Rodney Peete—coach’s kid, USC alum, and NFL veteran—to talk about his years as one of the first Black quarterbacks to find real staying power in the league. We get into why today’s college players love a transfer portal escape hatch, share stories from Rodney’s USC recruitment days, and reflect on just how far back our friendship goes. Follow The Family Business with Norv and Stephanie Turner on: YouTube: @thefamilybusiness_pod Instagram: @thefami...

A short episode this week as we trace how Thanksgiving football reshapes a family’s week and a team’s plan, from Dallas and Detroit’s tradition to the compressed coach’s schedule that turns Wednesday into Saturday. Then we preview Lions–Packers, Chiefs–Cowboys, Bengals–Ravens, and Bears–Eagles with keys and edges to watch. • Dallas and Detroit as fixed Thanksgiving hosts and why TV kept it that way • Short-week scheduling, lighter practices, and the mini-bye advantage • The Dallas–Miami ice ...

We dig into how clear authority, physical practice, and week-specific plans turn good teams into champions, with Jimmy Johnson sharing the details behind Dallas, Miami, and the FOX studio. Stories, strategy, and the psychology of leadership bring the lessons to life. • head coach mindset over coordinator thinking • alignment across coaches, players and staff • culture built on standards and accountability • practice intensity, tackling and run-game identity • situational football and clock c...

We sit down with Michael Irvin to trace the path from a Miami workout and a lost gold chain to a Dallas offense built on belief, speed, and trust. Stories of bang-8s, Deion matchups, practice wars, and why a family culture, not a playbook, made champions. • fate and draft choices shaping Dallas • rebuilding confidence after injury through trust • simplifying calls to play fast and think less • physical routes, bang-8 timing and toughness • players over plays as an offensive philosophy • film...

We trace Jacob Hester’s path from LSU standout to Chargers do-it-all back, and the craft it took to earn trust in protections, routes, and special teams. Along the way, we break down leadership, two-minute execution, radio storytelling, and the realities of LSU’s coaching search in the NIL and portal era. • LSU star to Chargers utility back and special teams core • How details, not speed, define NFL success • Philip Rivers’ leadership, clean trash talk and culture • Giants comeback and two-m...

Norv and Stephanie sit down with Dave Wannstedt to trace a 40-year friendship from USC to the Cowboys to Miami, and to explain what truly drives winning. We talk owners, culture, defense, Ricky Williams, and why players matter more than plays. • USC beginnings and a Rose Bowl turning point • Dallas reunion and the “Corvette interview” hire • Why the Netflix doc missed the football • The defense that won without Pro Bowlers • How owners shape teams and seasons • Washington, Chicago, and Miami...

We sit down with Darren Sproles to unpack how a “too small” label became a 15-year career built on speed through seams, smart screens, and relentless work. Norv shares the schemes, matchups, and moments that unlocked Sproles’ impact across San Diego, New Orleans, and Philadelphia. • Senior Bowl spark and first impressions • Draft rooms, Al Davis debates, and early belief • Return game mastery through daily reps • Detroit pivot, playoff screens, and role clarity • The bullet route and using G...

We trade the hot takes for real ones with NFL writer Mike Sando, digging into how quarterbacks are judged, why officiating consistency matters, and what it means to grow up in a football family while the media watches. • Dak’s urgency and what “quick game” really is • Mike Sando’s path and approach to reporting • Coaches’ families, media tone, and private context • Jerry Jones fourth‑and‑one and broadcast clichés • Officiating consistency, replay, and full‑time refs • QB tiers, MVP cha...

We sit down with Jason Garrett to trace a $500 signing bonus into a career in Dallas, unpack how simple practice habits win close games, and challenge the myths around analytics, quarterback prototypes, and the way teams get built. Stories, context, and a blueprint for leadership that outlasts trends. • the workout that changed Garrett’s path • why simple, fast practice helps linemen and QBs • stars vs role players and the hidden layers of winning • Netflix nostalgia vs real team fabric • si...

Hall of Fame Quarterback and dear friend of the family, Troy Aikman, joins Norv and Stephanie to talk about quarterback development in the NFL and how coaches affect young players. Norv and Troy reminisce on their time together at the Dallas Cowboys in the early 1990s and Troy talks about the impact Norv had on his career. Stephanie then asks both Norv and Troy what they think about some of the young quarterbacks around the league and their chances of success on their current teams. Nor...

The Family Business is a weekly podcast hosted by legendary NFL coach Norv Turner and his daughter, filmmaker and lifelong football insider Stephanie Turner. From 40 years of experience, this father-daughter duo brings a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective on the NFL. Each episode dives into current topics in the league, featuring conversations with top coaches, players, and football minds—many of whom have been part of Norv’s coaching tree. With honest takes, insider stories, and a whole l...