This is Football with Kevin Clark

This is Football with Kevin Clark

"This Is Football" is a digital show and podcast that runs multiple times per week through the NFL season. It's where you'll find fun and insightful interviews with some of the top NFL players, pundits and coaches with stories and nuggets you won't find anywhere else.

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August 6, 2026 31 mins
Kevin Clark heads to Detroit Lions training camp for three in-depth conversations with quarterback Jared Goff, general manager Brad Holmes, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Together, they discuss why the Lions believe they're entering 2026 with renewed hunger, how the organization has built one of the NFL's premier contenders, and what it will take to make the next step toward a Super Bowl. Jared Goff explains why pati...
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Training camp is here, and This Is Football hits the road with stops in Buffalo and Cleveland to check in with two franchises entering pivotal seasons. First, Kevin Clark sits down with new Bills head coach Joe Brady and reigning MVP Josh Allen to discuss their evolving partnership, Buffalo's championship mindset, the addition of D.J. Moore, and why team chemistry could be the difference in 2026. Plus, Brandon Beane breaks down th...
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Training camp is here, which means football is officially back. Kevin Clark and Gregg Rosenthal preview the biggest NFL storylines entering camp, including the 49ers' outlook, Sean Payton's decision to hand over play-calling duties, Detroit's roster questions, quarterback battles around the league, and several under-the-radar storylines that could shape the 2026 NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co...
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Justin Jefferson joins Kevin Clark to talk about spending his offseason in Minnesota, preparing for a massive 2026 season, and why he's focused on staying healthy after dealing with hamstring issues in recent years. The Vikings superstar also discusses the quarterback competition, his relationship with Ja'Marr Chase, being ranked behind Chase in recent receiver rankings, and why feeling overlooked has fueled him throughout his car...
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ESPN's Seth Wickersham joins the show for an in-depth discussion on Sean Payton, NFL coaching, and the hidden details that separate great teams from everyone else. Seth shares stories from inside the Broncos' building, including Payton's legendary preparation methods, the creativity behind playoff game plans, and why the human element of football matters more than fans realize. The conversation also covers Bo Nix's importance to ...
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Super Bowl champion and longtime Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David joins Kevin Clark to reflect on one of the NFL's most consistent and accomplished careers. Lavonte discusses his transition into retirement, the evolution of the linebacker position, defending today's offenses, playing alongside Tom Brady, and helping lead Todd Bowles' championship defense. He also shares the story of nearly quitting football before his career to...
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Nate Tice joins the show for a full breakdown of the biggest NFL breakout candidates heading into the 2026 season. Kevin & Nate explore which players, coaches, offenses, and defenses are positioned to make the leap this year, including: • The potential impact of Jim Leonhard taking over the Buffalo Bills defense • Why Brian Schottenheimer could unlock a dangerous Dallas Cowboys offense • How Mike McDaniel and Omarion Hampt...
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Joe Fortenbaugh returns for the annual NFL Season betting preview. He & Kevin break down their favorite NFL futures, MVP bets, and Super Bowl long shots. Joe explains why he's fading Jacksonville and New England, buying Washington, and sticking with the Chargers. Kevin gives his take on Matthew Stafford's MVP case, the Vikings as a sleeper contender, and why Jeremiah Smith might be the best non-quarterback bet to go No. 1 ove...
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Mina Kimes joins the podcast for an annual NFL exercise: identifying which teams can realistically win the Super Bowl. Kevin & Mina go division by division, separating contenders from pretenders and debating everything from the Bengals’ ceiling, the Ravens’ offseason changes, and the Jaguars’ upside to whether the Steelers have any realistic path to a championship. Plus, are the Broncos the team to beat in the...
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Sean McDermott joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging conversation about football, leadership, quarterback development, and what's next after his successful run with the Buffalo Bills. McDermott discusses how he's spending his first true offseason in years, lessons learned from coaching Josh Allen, the evolution of NFL offenses and defenses, and the coaching minds he's studying during his time away from the sidelines. He also reflec...
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Kevin Clark reacts to two blockbuster NFL trades, breaking down Myles Garrett's move to the Rams and AJ Brown's trade to the Patriots. Kevin asks if Myles Garrett could be the greatest player ever traded in NFL history? Kevin evaluates both deals, grades each side, and explains what they mean for the league moving forward. Then, Packers safety Xavier McKinney joins the show to discuss his offseason living in Green Bay, the Packers...
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Kevin Clark and Patrick Daugherty rank the NFL’s best and worst GMs, including Howie Roseman, John Schneider, Chris Ballard, and the Jets’ “AI-first” approach, and explain why modern NFL front offices are smarter (and harder to evaluate) than ever before. Plus: Super Bowl Radio Row horror stories, the Belichick/49ers roster-building paradox, why the Eagles keep proving everyone wrong, and which executive...
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Mario Cristobal joins This Is Football for a deep dive into building NFL talent at Miami, navigating the NIL & transfer portal era, and why physical football is taking over college football again. In this episode: How Miami rebuilt its NFL pipeline Developing first-round draft picks Coaching players in the NIL/portal era Why “hoarding talent” is over The changing balance of power in college football...
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Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to break down the insanity of “way-too-early” draft discourse, debate the next wave of quarterbacks, and review some of the biggest instant-impact rookies from the 2026 class. From Caleb Downs landing in Dallas to Sonny Styles in Washington, plus deep dives on underrated prospect, this one covers everything draft junkies love. Topics covered: 2027 NFL Mock Draft reactions...
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April 26, 2026 21 mins
Kevin Clark goes (alphabetically) through the teams that he believes won the 2026 NFL Draft. Hear why the Bengals have built a roster capable of contending in the AFC. Similarly, why the Cowboys have vaulted themselves into contention in the NFC with the additions they've made defensively. Plus: Why both New York teams should be thrilled with their hauls and how the Buccaneers followed the Eagles' playbook in adding to th...
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April 24, 2026 19 mins
Kevin Clark recaps a wild first round of the NFL Draft. Hear why he's high on what the Giants were able to do on Thursday coming away with Arvell Reese & Francis Mauigoa. Also why Dallas' draft puts them in a position to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026.  Plus, why Sonny Styles fell into a great situation with the Commanders and why he could become the best player in the draft. Kevin explains why he loves Jeremiyah L...
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Kevin is joined by Mina Kimes & Domonique Foxworth for a live mock draft, picks 22-32. For picks 1-10, head over to The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny. For picks 11-21, check out the Domonique Foxworth Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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April 22, 2026 60 mins
On the eve of the NFL Draft Kevin Clark interviews 4 prospects who figure to have bright futures in the NFL. Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt gives us his scouting report, detailing his journey from St. Francis to James Madison to winning a national championship at Indiana. Plus, his thoughts on what makes Curt Cignetti great and what he expects from Fernando Mendoza at the NFL level.  Texas A&M OL Trey Zuhn takes us through&nbs...
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chiefs GM Brett Veach ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Brett details how signing Kenneth Walker will allow the Chiefs more versatility in the upcoming draft. Brett explains how the Chiefs have been able to find their identity throughout the year in previous seasons. Plus, the best prospect Brett has ever scouted and the GM he thinks twice before dealing with. Then Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins...
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Kevin Clark is joined by new Browns Head Coach Todd Monken to discuss his plan for turning the team around. Todd explains why he's adopted analytics into his coaching approach, what his brand of football will be offensively, and what he expects from Shedeur Sanders in year 2. Plus, why he underrated Stetson Bennett during his time at Georgia. Then new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter joins to explains his football philosophy an...
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