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"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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Kevin Clark breaks down winners & losers from NFL Week 13 with a deep dive into the Pittsburgh Steelers meltdown and what Mike Tomlin's market would look like if he were to be let go by Pittsburgh. Kevin also analyzes Bryce Young’s breakout, why Shedeur Sanders has been a bit unlucky, and makes the case that a flawed NFL team could win the Super Bowl this season.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Canty to discuss the state of the New York Giants, why the Eagles are crumbling, and what the Browns must do at QB. Canty breaks down Peyton Manning's brilliance, UVA’s rise, and even drops one of the funniest NFL on-field stories you’ll ever hear.
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Kevin Clark recaps week 12 of the NFL season. Hear why Dillon Gabriel is a loser from Sunday despite not playing a game. Why Aaron Rodgers showed just how valuable he can be from the sidelines. Plus, what Kevin makes of the Eagles loss to the Cowboys and why he thinks it's premature for the Eagles to panic. Why George Pickens isn't the best WR in the NFL right now, but why he also isn't far off. Kevin also details why some decisions made on Sunday had him questioning the validity of analytics.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chase Daniel to break down the biggest quarterback storylines of the season, including Shedeur Sanders’ debut, how young QBs adjust to NFL speed, and why backup quarterbacks are often set up to fail. Chase shares insight on J.J. McCarthy’s struggles with the Vikings, Bo Nix’s development with the Broncos, and what’s really going wrong with the Kansas City Chiefs offense.
Then Tyrann Mathieu joins to open up about life after football, launching his new podcast “On the Bayou,” and the 20-year friendship that shaped it. Mathieu breaks down Tom Brady’s mind games, what it’s really like to practice against Patrick Mahomes, and the one Super Bowl play he wishes he had back. He also shares rare insight into NIL’s impact on young athletes, learning under Andy Reid, and the moment Bruce Arians stepped in and changed his career.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Kyle Long to look into what's led to the Bears being atop the NFC North heading into week 2. Plus, why he thinks the Chiefs have struggled to a 5-5 record and whether he's counting them out going forward this season. Kyle also shares a hilarious story of the time Jay Cutler broke into his house.
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Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 11 in the NFL. Hear why the Falcons disappointing season will have ramifications not only this season but during the draft next year. Are the Broncos poised to finally dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West after their win on Sunday? What has led to J.J. McCarthy's struggles and where does Minnesota go at the quarterback position going forward? Why Shedeur Sanders missed an opportunity to claim the starting job in Cleveland with his performance against the Ravens. Plus, how big of a problem Sam Darnold's turnovers are for the Seahawks.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ben Solak to discuss the biggest questions for NFL week 11. Who will turn out to be the best QB from the 2024 NFL draft? What type of coach should the Giants target? Are the Bills too flawed to win the Super Bowl?
Then HOF WR Calvin Johnson joins to talk about the state of the receiver position in the NFL. Calvin details what Dan Campbell was like as a teammate and what has led to him succeeding in Detroit. Plus, why Calvin is surprised his single season receiving record hasn't been broken yet & his memories of playing with WWE superstar Roman Reigns at Georgia Tech
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Kevin Clark is joined by Connor Rogers to react to the Giants decision to fire Brian Daboll but keep GM Joe Schoen. Where might the Giants go from here and how attractive is the job relative to other potential head coaching vacancies? Plus, Connor gives his take on what rookie has been flying under the radar but may end up being the best pass rusher from the 2025 NFL Draft class. Plus, are there any QBs worth taking at the top of the 2026 NFL Draft and who might be a fit for the Jets.
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Kevin Clark reacts to all of the week 10 action in the NFL. The Bills continue to lose to bad teams and the reason is roster construction. The Ravens defense is playing like the Ravens defenses of old. And Kevin explains why there's one person in New England who should be getting more credit for the Patriots' rebuild.
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Kevin Clark is joined by star Ravens RB Derrick Henry to break down what has changed for the Ravens recently after consecutive wins. Derrick shares memories from practices at Alabama and how coach Nick Saban helped set the standard. The 5-time pro bowler shares the advice Saban gave him following struggles during his freshman year after a record setting high school career. Plus, Derrick's favorite young running backs in the league.
Then NFL legend Terrell Suggs joins to give his take on what the Ravens need to do to get back in the hunt in the AFC. The 7-time pro bowler shares incredible stories from the Steelers/Ravens rivalry and the message he gave Hines Ward to avoid crackback blocks. Plus, why he thinks it's time for the Browns to move Myles Garrett & what it was like to share a locker with Steve Smith.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Mina Kimes to react to the massive trades the Jets made ahead of the NFL trade deadline. What does it say about the future in New York? Where does the Sauce Gardner trade put the Colts in the AFC's hierarchy? Plus, Kevin & Mina bandy about potential destinations for Kyler Murray if the Cardinals choose to move on from him after this season.
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Kevin Clark reacts to all of the week 9 action in the NFL. He details why he thinks the time is now for the Bills to add a pass rusher following their big win over the Chiefs. Would moving on from Brian Daboll have set Jaxson Dart up for more success in his career? What does the Packers surprising loss to the Panthers tell us about both of those teams and should Green Bay fans be concerned? Plus, what J.J. McCarthy showed in the Vikings road win over the Lions.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Rams RB Kyren Williams to give a scouting report on how he's played thus far this year & explain the art of breaking tackles. Kyren tells the story of the best throw he's seen Matthew Stafford make during his time with the Rams and tells an incredible story about Sean McVay's freakish ability to recall plays.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Jim Nantz before he calls Chiefs/Bills this weekend. Jim shares an emotional story about what Arnold Palmer told him in the wake of his father's passing in 2008 when he was at a crossroads in his career. Plus, why he'll miss the current Bills stadium and the experience that comes along with it & his memories of when Peyton Manning made "Omaha" his signature call at the line.
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Terron Armstead joins Kevin Clark to talk about everything from protecting Drew Brees in New Orleans to leading the Miami Dolphins locker room and learning from Sean Payton’s genius. Armstead opens up about playing through injuries, the evolution of today’s NFL athlete, and why the 2023 Dolphins could’ve been something special.
Then NFL veteran Allen Robinson joins to break down everything from CJ Stroud’s regression with the Texans to Penn State’s coaching chaos after the firing of James Franklin. We dive into the key NFL matchups, wide receiver dynamics, and what makes stars like George Pickens, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba so dangerous on the field.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ian Rapoport to empty the notebook on what he's hearing could happen at the trade deadline this season. Ian details how realistic it is to expect Joe Burrow to return for the Bengals this season. He also explains why the Dolphins have decided not to move on from Mike McDaniel just yet, and lists candidates that could garner head coaching situation this offseason.
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Kevin Clark takes a look at the winners & losers from Week 7 in the NFL. Is this the end for Mike McDaniel with the Dolphins following their blowout loss to the Browns? Despite their historic 4th quarter collapse, should Giants fans be encouraged enough by Jaxson Dart's performance to believe they've found their quarterback of the future? Why things haven't clicked for the Commanders this season and the impact that Jayden Daniels injury could have. Why the Colts have solidified themselves as legitimate contenders in the AFC following their win over the Chargers. Plus, Kevin solicits opinions on what the national media gets wrong about the listener's favorite teams.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Seth Walder to take a look at the numbers that define the NFL season through 6 weeks. Seth details why the league lacks a clear super bowl favorite and why it's more wide open than ever before. Plus, the two quarterbacks who are leading the league in many advanced statistics, the answer may surprise you.
David Fleming then joins to talk about his new book "A Big Mess in Texas: The Miraculous, Disastrous 1952 Dallas Texans and the Craziest Untold Story in NFL History" now available wherever you get your books. Dave shares incredible stories about how the NFL functioned over 60 years ago and how it's changed. Plus, the interaction with baseball hall of famer Reggie Jackson that helped shape him as a writer.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Booger McFarland to discuss what he's changed his mind about through 6 weeks of the season. Hear why Booger believes that Daniel Jones has propelled the Colts into Super Bowl contention. Plus, why he believes Baker Mayfield is the league's most valuable player thus far. Booger also tells amazing stories from his time playing with Peyton Manning in Indianapolis & on the great Buccaneers defenses of the early 2000's.
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Kevin Clark gives out his winners & losers from week 6 in the NFL. Kevin details the issues with the Jets and why their rebuild will be complicated.
Why the Carolina Panthers are a winner as they improve to 3-3 with their victory over the Cowboys.
Why the Ravens were wrong to plan on having Cooper Rush as their backup QB.
Kevin is buying all the Drake Maye stock he can get his hands on.
Is it time for the Cleveland Browns to blow everything up?
Is the system failing Cam Ward in Tennessee and what long term repercussions may it have for his career?
Why the Seahawks are for real and are looking like a threat to win the NFC West
What Kevin is ready to admit he was wrong about in regards to Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers
Reaction to Tua Tagovailoa's comments about his teammates skipping players-only meetings
Plus, listeners weigh in on what player/employee/unit they've given up on for their team
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Late to the party. Superb takes. in my top 3 Pods. A new mist.