This is Football with Kevin Clark

Kirk Herbstreit joins Kevin Clark to discuss how presumptive #1 pick in the NFL Draft Fernando Mendoza compares to previous QBs who have gone first overall in recent years. Kirk explains why sometimes it's prudent for players to stay in school and get more experience at the college level before entering the NFL Draft. Plus, why Patrick Mahomes' pro success was a bit of a surprise for Kirk after watching him in college at Texas Tech. Then WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins to discuss how he's made the move into football analysis. Hear what he thinks the Bears need to do next season to reach the Super Bowl in Los Angeles. Plus, Seth also shares the match that got him into professional wrestling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the final football reaction show until September, Kevin Clark breaks down the Seahawks’ shocking Super Bowl win, what it says about team-building in today’s NFL, and why this title felt like a throwback to the early 2000s. From John Schneider’s masterclass roster reset and the Russell Wilson trade fallout, to Mike Macdonald’s defensive clinic and Sam Darnold’s improbable redemption arc, this episode dives deep into how Seattle pulled off one of the most unexpected Super Bowl runs in recent history. Kevin also explains why the end of football season is uniquely depressing, why the Seahawks are not a dynasty (sorry), what went wrong for the Patriots and Drake Maye, and why this result should frustrate every AFC contender. Plus: thoughts on the Bad Bunny halftime show and what 25 NFL teams should be learning from this championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by 3 Hall Of Famers on his final day at radio row. Deion Sanders details his solution for selecting members of the Pro Football Hall Of Fame. Tony Gonzalez details how being a two sport athlete helped him during his career. Emmitt Smith delivers an impassioned rant on why Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow shouldn't be considered elite. Nakobe Dean shares an amazing story about the level of dedication Kirby Smart expects from his players. And finally, Bo Jackson opens up about why he won't let his grandson play football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A plethora of guests join Kevin Clark Thursday from Radio Row in San Francisco. Ryan Fitzpatrick helps explain what goes into a QB being able to succeed. Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo delivers an incredible rant on why the pro football hall of fame voting process is broken. Sauce Gardner explains the difference between the Jets & Colts organizations. Kirk Cousins & Kevin exchange notes on their favorite things to do in Orlando Bijan Robinson delivers a message to new Falcons president Matt Ryan Amon-Ra St. Brown picks the toughest DB he's had to go against Tetairoa McMillan details what surprised him during his rookie season Aidan Hutchinson explains why his diet is a huge part of what helps make him great DJ Moore shares his favorite play from this season with the Bears, plus the one rep he wants back Finally, Stephen A. Smith explains why he's not a fan of the Super Bowl being in San Francisco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark hits radio row with a wide range of conversations with various football figures. Chris Long explains what it's actually like for players during Super Bowl week. Joe Flacco shares why he thinks quarterbacks get too much protection. Tony Dungy tells an incredible Peyton Manning Story. Taylor Lewan & Will Compton give insight into what makes Mike Vrabel such a great head coach. Cooper DeJean explains what the Eagles do to help young players grow. And finally, Terrell Davis shares his favorite RB to watch and the one play he'd like back from his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Danny McBride & Keegan-Michael Key join Kevin Clark in advance of the premiere of their Super Bowl commercial with State Farm. Danny details how his football fandom has evolved while Keegan lays out what the Lions need to do in the offseason to get back to where they've been the past few years. Plus, why he takes some credit along with Peyton Manning for the Lions turning things around. Danny & Keegan give the case for their favorite sports movies and Keegan unveils his controversial take on why Field Of Dreams shouldn't be considered a sports movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic for a wide-ranging Super Bowl week conversation. The two dive into the evolution of NFL coaching trees, from Shanahan and McVay to the rise of Mike McDonald, and why the league may be running out of coaches. They break down Seattle’s defensive transformation, the Kubiak offensive lineage, and why certain “outlier” coaches simply can’t be replicated. Jourdan also explains why two-running-back systems are officially back, how defenses are catching up to modern offenses, and what this hiring cycle reveals about how owners are thinking. Plus: early contenders for the 2026 Super Bowl, Chargers optimism (with caveats), Broncos belief, Panthers intrigue, and why chasing trends keeps getting teams in trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Domonique Foxworth joins Kevin Clark to dig into whether defense is actually “back” in the NFL, what this postseason really tells us about roster construction, and why great defenses never actually went anywhere.  Foxworth breaks down what makes the Seahawks defense so hard to play against, explains how teams actually evaluate head coaching candidates, and weighs in on the Mike McCarthy-to-Steelers discourse that NFL Twitter can’t stop arguing about. The conversation also hits: The hidden challenges of hiring offensive-minded head coaches How players experience losses differently than fans Steelers stability, Ravens structure, and modern coaching myths  Live Show Tickets: FoxworthLivePod.com | Strand Theater, San Francisco | February 5th 6 PT | Featuring Domonique Foxworth, Kevin Clark, Mina Kimes, Marcus Spears & Charlie Kravitz | Proceeds benefit Special Olympics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Super Bowl LX is set: Patriots vs. Seahawks, and Kevin Clark dives in on how we got here. Kevin breaks down: What it was really like inside the stadium for the Malcolm Butler pick Why the Seahawks’ rapid turnaround is a warning to teams considering coaching changes Mike Macdonald, John Schneider, and the anatomy of a modern NFL rebuild Jaxson Smith-Njigba’s dominance and why defenses still can’t stop him Drake Maye’s postseason run and why the Patriots are being underestimated Why this NFL season is one of the strangest in recent memory Early thoughts on the Super Bowl matchup and why recency bias matters Plus: thoughts on the coaching carousel, the Mike McCarthy hire, and why patience still matters in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Breer joins Kevin Clark to break down one of the most fascinating weeks in football. They start with the Bills’ awkward ownership press conference and what it signals for Buffalo’s future, Josh Allen, and the coaching search. From there, the conversation expands to the broken college football calendar, NFL owners speaking publicly, and why restraint is often the smartest move. Breer also explains how Mike Vrabel reshaped the Patriots so quickly, why New England’s roster overhaul actually makes sense, and what separates clear organizational vision from dysfunction. Plus: Jared Stidham’s unlikely playoff moment, why the Seahawks may be the most talented team remaining, how the Rams have redefined their identity, and what’s being overlooked heading into this weekend’s games. To close, Breer looks ahead to the offseason and explains why quarterback movement could be more unpredictable than usual, even without obvious trade candidates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices