Sports Talk with Boomer Esiason
Join Boomer Esiason for an inside look at life in the NFL during one of football’s most competitive eras. Hear firsthand stories from his time with the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals, including his run to Super Bowl XXIII and MVP season. Esiason shares lessons on leadership, resilience, and performance, both on and off the field.
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Adam DeSanctis is the Vice President of Communications at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), where he helps shape MBA’s public affairs strategy and leads all aspects of media relations, member communications, and video content development. Adam joined MBA in 2018 as Director of Public Affairs, where he managed media relations and member communications activities for MBA’s Research, Commercial Real Estate Finance (CREF), mPower, and affordable housing programs. From the Great Financial Crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adam is a skilled professional who has developed strategic communications plans and served as a spokesperson on a variety of issues facing real estate finance, the U.S. economy and housing market, and banking/financial services. Prior to joining MBA, Adam served in various ascending positions in media relations and communications at Freddie Mac, the National Association of REALTORS, Navy Federal Credit Union, and TD Bank. Adam earned a bachelor’s degree in Journalism-Advertising with a concentration in public relations from the University of Maine.
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Boomer Esiason is a former NFL quarterback whose impact extends far beyond the gridiron. Over a 14-season professional career, he played for the Cincinnati Bengals, New York Jets, and Arizona Cardinals, most memorably leading the Bengals to Super Bowl XXIII and earning the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award in 1988. A four-time Pro Bowler and First-Team All-Pro, Esiason was known for his leadership, toughness, and ability to elevate the teams around him. Off the field, Boomer has built an equally powerful legacy as one of the nation’s leading advocates in the fight against cystic fibrosis. His commitment became deeply personal in 1993, when his son Gunnar was diagnosed with CF. One year later, he and his wife Cheryl founded the Boomer Esiason Foundation, transforming a family challenge into a national movement. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $175 million to advance research, expand access to care, and provide critical support to individuals and families living with CF. Esiason is also a tireless policy advocate, regularly traveling to Capitol Hill and state legislatures to ensure the CF community has a strong and informed voice. In recognition of his humanitarian work, he received the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award in 1995, one of the league’s highest honors. After retiring from football in 1997, he seamlessly transitioned into broadcasting, building a 25+ year career as an analyst and radio host. He was a longtime studio analyst for CBS's The NFL Today (2002–2025), co-hosts WFAN’s morning show Boomer and Gio (2007–present), and has called games for ABC’s Monday Night Football and Westwood One radio, including 19 consecutive Super Bowls. Known for his candid NFL analysis, Esiason has also contributed to Inside the NFL and hosted The Boomer Esiason Show on MSG Network, establishing himself as one of sports media’s most prominent voices.
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