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New York Jets' Pro Bowler Damien Woody talks about the finer points of the Contra cheat codes, Cajun spices and how Biggie defined his adolescence.

Behind the Helmet - Damien Woody sound bite

The Houston Texans wide receiver gets serious about Duck Tales, Madonna and being white in the NFL.

Behind the Helmet - David Anderson sound bite

Baltimore Ravens Pro-Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs discusses Fruity Pebbles, Star Wars and boxing Chad Ochocinco.

Behind the Helmet - Terrell Suggs sound bite

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Ephraim Salaam discusses his love for Halo, "Trading Places" and Ellen DeGeneres.

Behind the Helmet - Ephraim Salaam sound bite

Jared Allen on his love for steer wrestling, white trash fashion and our armed forces.

Behind the Helmet - Jared Allen Part II sound bite

Oakland Raiders rookie Darrius Heyward-Bey talks Quiznos, "Coming to America" and old school hip-hop.

Behind the Helmet - Darrius Heyward-Bey sound bite

Chargers linebacker Shaun Phillips talks sushi, Jay-Z and his upcoming meeting with Obama.

Behind the Helmet - Shaun Phillips sound bite

Oakland Raiders linebacker Kirk Morrison discusses why he enjoys Twitter, Entourage and surf and turf.

Behind the Helmet - Kirk Morrison sound bite

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tight End Kellen Winslow Jr. discusses his love of McDonald's BBQ sauce, his ambition to become a techno music DJ after retiring and his tattoos, with Jim McCormick.

Minnesota Vikings All-Pro Defensive End Jared Allen discusses mullets, Michael Jackson and flatulence.

BLITZ Magazine's editor and co-publisher Jim McCormick has teamed up with The League to produce an ongoing series of short, lifestyle focused interviews with a variety of notable NFL talents. "Behind the Helmet" serves as a fun and fraternal platform to further engage the public with the wonder that is professional football.

The goal of this feature is to showcase the personalities of players and give fans a first hand view into their off the field lives; their travels, hobbies, diets, as well as their takes on some timely NFL and pop culture topics.