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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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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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Kevin Clark is joined by Bijan Robinson to give his assessment of how his season is going and where he's looking to improve. Bijan details his favorite running backs to watch in the NFL, past and present. Plus, the viral moment from Bijan's college career that he wishes he could have back.
Quentin Plair joins the show to discuss his role as Coach Byrd on the hulu hit show 'Chad Powers'. Quentin explains how he balanced playing for the university of North Carolina with being a lifelong Miami Hurricanes fan. Plus, the details that went into an authentic college football show.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Will Compton to discuss what Mike Vrabel is like as a Head Coach and why that means great things for the Patriots. They also agree that they like what they're seeing from Cam Ward.
Chiefs Guard Trey Smith joins to discuss the Chiefs win over the Ravens, the challenges of blocking for Patrick Mahomes and the resurgence of the Chiefs offense.
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Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 5 in the NFL. Hear why Sunday's matchup between Baker Mayfield & Sam Darnold should teach us lessons about quarterback development in the NFL. Kevin explains why it's wrong to attribute blame to Aaron Glenn for the Jets struggles. Hear why Kevin isn't concerned about the Eagles despite their loss to the Broncos. Plus, how Cam Ward's late game heroics helped the Titans earn their first win of the season.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Steven Ruiz to reassess his QB rankings one month into the NFL season. Hear why Steven has been impressed with what he's seen from Patriots QB Drake Maye & why he's disappointed in Geno Smith's start with the Raiders. Plus, why he has Bryce Young ranked higher than Michael Penix. Steven also gives praise to Daniel Jones for the Colts hot start.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Mike Greenberg & Paul Hembekides to discuss their new book "Got your legends: Ranking America's Sports Franchises and Their Most Iconic Figures". Greeny goes in depth on the Jets woes and how he'd fix the team. Plus, what needs to change for the US Ryder cup team following their defeat to the Europeans at Bethpage.
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Kevin Clark recaps all the happenings of week 4 in the NFL. Hear why Kevin thinks it's too soon for the Ravens to consider firing John Harbaugh after the teams blowout loss to the Chiefs. On the other side, Kevin explains why Kansas City's win has changed his opinion about his prospects for how their offense will fare this season. Plus, the Bears long snapper may be responsible for saving their season. Kevin also breaks down the postgame drama between Jaguars HC Liam Coen and 49ers DC Robert Saleh
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Kevin Clark is joined by Rich Eisen to discuss if it's time to panic for the Ravens, Chiefs, & Texans after slow starts to their season. Rich shares an incredible story of Michael Irvin giving a speech at the naming ceremony of his child. Plus, the time Stacey Dales provided a hangover cure that helped him from calling out sick on Thanksgiving.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Miami Hurricanes Head Coach Mario Cristobal fresh off the team's win over Florida on Saturday night. Mario details what he would tell NFL scouts asking him about Rueben Bain Jr. What did Mario learn from Nick Saban about dealing with success? Plus, his insight into Justin Herbert after coaching him at Oregon.
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Kevin Clark recaps a wild week 3 in the NFL. Have the Eagles managed to steal the Chiefs late game voodoo? Why Sean McVay made uncharacteristic decisions in the Rams loss. How the Buccaneers have managed to get to 3-0 despite none of their offensive lineman playing the position they were originally intended to. Kevin explains why the Patriots may have found their answer at quarterback but have enough holes elsewhere on their roster where it may be hard for him to succeed. Kevin lays out why
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Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to assess who in the rookie class has impressed the most through the first two weeks of the NFL season. Jordan highlights two receivers who have shined early on, plus why he thinks the Raiders could be regretting taking Ashton Jeanty rather than an offensive lineman. Plus, Jordan gives the college prospects that are rising up draft boards & he and Kevin take a look at how the quarterback class of 2026 is developing.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Domonique Foxworth to analyze what's next for the Bengals following the news that Joe Burrow will be out for 3 months. Plus, how will Carson Wentz fare in Minnesota filling in for J.J. McCarthy. And Domonique explains why Josh Allen has ruined quarterback evaluation.
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Kevin Clark details all the things he thinks after week 2 in the NFL season. Why there's more questions about the Chiefs than there has been in a long time. He details why this will likely be the final year that we will see the "tush push". Kevin gives his thoughts on the back and forth Cowboys/Giants overtime thriller. Joey Bosa proved to be a game-wrecker for the Bills in their win over the Jets, why he may have more left in the tank that Kevin previously thought. Plus, how the Panthers will handle Bryce Young's contract situation in the near future.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Ryan Fitzpatrick to discuss what makes Josh Allen so special and where he's grown. Who does Fitz think is the most underrated QB in football? His answer might surprise you. Ryan details the misconceptions about his Harvard education & gives out the award for the NFL's best beard. Then Matthew Berry joins to talk about the merits of fantasy vs. sports wagering. Matthew also explains why he is selling Aaron Rodgers & Tyreek Hill for fantasy purposes.
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Kevin Clark is joined by Chris Long to react to the Bears falling to the Vikings in their season opener. Chris details why J.J. McCarthy might be in the best situation of any young quarterback and what makes Kevin O'Connell special as a head coach. Chris shares incredible stories from his playing career including how injuries can linger with a player for years. Plus, Chris explains what he learned from Bill Belichick about early season games.
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Late to the party. Superb takes. in my top 3 Pods. A new mist.