This is Football with Kevin Clark

Grieving our dads and eventually a Chiefs/Bills preview with Jim Nantz

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Oct 29, 2025
Jim Nantz, a veteran sports broadcaster for CBS, joins Kevin Clark to discuss the intersection of grief and football. He shares heartfelt advice from Arnold Palmer following his father's passing, highlighting personal loss in his career. They delve into the electric atmosphere of the Bills' stadium and fond memories from past games, including Peyton Manning's iconic 'Omaha' call. Jim also reflects on Josh Allen's evolution as a quarterback and the challenges of keeping stories fresh when broadcasting elite talent.
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ADVICE

Let Pride Drive Sustainable Effort

  • Jim Nantz said wanting to make your parents proud can be a lifelong motivating force.
  • He prays daily to give his best and suggests using that drive to sustain your effort and focus.
INSIGHT

Mahomes Demands Constant Attention

  • Jim Nantz explained Patrick Mahomes forces broadcasters to keep eyes open for improvisational plays.
  • Mahomes' baseball background and improvisation create moments that can be missed without full attention.
INSIGHT

Mahomes' Place Among All-Time Greats

  • Nantz positioned Mahomes' career as already historic despite his youth and ongoing trajectory.
  • He compared Mahomes' achievements to legends and suggested he's still in the early-to-middle phase of his peak.
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