Sports In America with David Greene Chris Godwin on the Keys to Perseverance
Back in 2021, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin was at his peak. He had just led his team to victory in the NFC Championship, and they went on to win the Super Bowl that year. But right at the top of his game, he suffered numerous serious injuries that could have ended his career.
In this episode, we sit down with Chris, who is finally back on the field after a year out of the game, to talk about what it feels like to not play for weeks, months, or even seasons at a time. And we’ll hear from an expert about how an athlete, someone known for their strength and perseverance, can even begin to heal mentally from that experience.
Show Notes:
- Freezing Temps Don't Stop Chris Godwin from Racking Up 110 Yds | NFL
- Half Man, Half Monster | The Players Tribune
- How long is Chris Godwin out? Injury update, timeline for Bucs WR | USA Today
- Chris Godwin at the 2017 Rose Bowl | Antonella Crescimbeni
- Chris Godwin Mic'd Up vs. the Saints | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Show Credits:
Executive Producers: Tom Grahsler and Joan Isabella
Senior Producer: Michael Olcott
Producer: Michaela Winberg
Associate Producer: Bibiana Correa
Engineer: Mike Villers
Tile Art: Bea Walling
Sports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.