This is Football with Kevin Clark

Latest Episodes:

DeSean Jackson on His NFL Career, Eagles Years & New Documentary | Quentin Plair on Chad Powers Sep 16, 2026

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DeSean Jackson joins Kevin Clark to discuss his remarkable NFL career and his new documentary, Go Deep: The DeSean Jackson Story. Jackson reflects on growing up in Los Angeles, the narratives surrounding him during his career, his time as an Eagles star, his relationship with Andy Reid, playing with Marshawn Lynch and Lamar Jackson, and how his playing career has influenced his coaching philosophy at Delaware State.

Then, Quentin Plair joins the show to talk about Chad Powers Season 2, his deep connection to Miami football, the passion that makes college football unique, and the experience of bringing football and acting together.

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Richard Sherman on the NFL’s Biggest Defensive Questions Sep 15, 2026

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Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark to break down the Bills-Lions matchup, explain why he’s concerned about the Cowboys’ defense, and reveal what makes Mike Macdonald one of the NFL’s best defensive minds. Sherman also opens up about his special relationship with Kobe Bryant, his favorite underrated teammate, the NFL’s best defensive backs and what he’s learned from working on Thursday Night Football.

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Week 1 Winners & Losers: Why The Bills Can Win The Super Bowl Sep 14, 2026

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Kevin Clark recaps Week 1 of the NFL season, breaking down the biggest winners, losers and early takeaways from around the league. Kevin explains why the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears now look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders after impressive Week 1 performances, with a closer look at Josh Allen, Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson and the changes that could make both teams dangerous.

The episode also covers Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Bengals’ improving offensive line, the Vikings’ defense and Jordan Love, the Browns’ disastrous loss to Jacksonville, Deshaun Watson’s struggles, the Eagles, Lions, Chargers, Commanders and more.

Kevin examines which preseason expectations have already been validated, which teams raised serious concerns, and why elite pass rushers and explosive offenses could define the NFL season.

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2026 NFL Predictions + Bijan Robinson and Trent Green Sep 11, 2026

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Football is finally back, and Kevin Clark kicks off the episode by officially locking in his 2026 NFL predictions with division winners, wild-card teams and his Super Bowl pick. After declaring his offseason picks non-binding, Kevin makes it official: Eagles over Bengals in the Super Bowl.

Then Kevin is joined by Falcons star Bijan Robinson to discuss his evolution as a running back, why identifying the “free hitter” has become such an important part of his game, what he learned studying Adrian Peterson, and why a dominant running game can completely change the way a defense plays. Bijan also talks about the Falcons, Kevin Stefanski and Tommy Rees, his relationship with Matt Ryan, Atlanta's underrated players and his goals for the upcoming season.

Former NFL quarterback Trent Green then joins Kevin to discuss quarterback development in the modern NFL, why young quarterbacks are being pushed onto the field faster than ever, and the difficult-to-measure processing skills that separate successful quarterbacks from everyone else. Green also revisits the 2007 Miami Dolphins, the early days of the Greatest Show on Turf, the famous Chiefs-Colts playoff shootout, and his memories of Priest Holmes.

Plus, Trent names his ultimate NFL “bada**” and tells an incredible Brian Waters story from his days in Kansas City.

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Daniel Jeremiah on the Eagles, C.J. Stroud, Cam Ward & the NFL Season Ahead Sep 09, 2026

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Daniel Jeremiah joins Kevin Clark to preview the NFL season and share some of his boldest predictions. DJ picks the Philadelphia Eagles to win the Super Bowl, explains why he expects a bounce-back season from C.J. Stroud, and shares his expectations for Cam Ward. He also picks his quarterback for the next 10 years, discusses how much draft information he really knows before draft night, and names some of the most impressive players he’s ever scouted.

Plus, a conversation about roster building, Jalen Hurts, the Eagles’ underrated depth, preseason overreactions, and what it takes to play with conviction at the NFL level.

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Why the Rams Are All-In Again & How It Might Go Wrong With Jourdan Rodrigue Sep 04, 2026

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Jourdan Rodrigue joins Kevin Clark to break down how the Rams went from a roster reset to a legitimate Super Bowl contender. They dig into the draft classes and team-building decisions that reshaped the roster, why Los Angeles is once again willing to trade premium draft capital for elite players, and what the additions of Myles Garrett and the return of Aaron Donald mean for the defense.

Plus, they look at the Rams’ battle with the Seahawks for control of the NFC West, the small margins that could decide the season, and the biggest threats standing in their way, including an Eagles team that has given Los Angeles plenty of problems in recent years. With the Rams entering the season as one of the NFL’s biggest Super Bowl favorites, what could ultimately keep them from finishing the job?

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Kyle Long on NFL Mental Health, the Bears, and Life After Football Sep 02, 2026

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Kyle Long joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging conversation about life in the NFL, starting with an honest discussion about mental health and his own struggles during his playing career. Long talks about how the culture around mental health has changed in NFL locker rooms, the importance of asking for help, and the experience that ultimately taught him he didn't have to deal with everything on his own.

They also get into the football side of things, including which former NFL stars could still play today, what Long has learned from covering the league as a media member, the Bears and Caleb Williams, Ben Johnson's offense, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, the NFL's best offensive linemen, and Kyle's choice for the toughest player he ever played with: Danny Trevathan.

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NFL Awards Predictions With Steven Ruiz Aug 28, 2026

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Kevin Clark is joined by Steven Ruiz to make their predictions for the 2026 NFL awards. They pick their MVPs, Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year, Comeback Player of the Year, Rookies of the Year, and Coach of the Year, including bold calls on Dak Prescott, Justin Jefferson, Kyle Hamilton, Abdul Carter, Fernando Mendoza and more.

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Curt Cignetti on Winning It All & Jordan Reid Breaks Down the Next NFL QB Class Aug 26, 2026

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Curt Cignetti joins This Is Football after leading Indiana to a national championship to discuss how he stays hungry, builds his program, evaluates quarterbacks and keeps his team focused on the next season. Cignetti also explains why Fernando Mendoza has what it takes to be a successful NFL quarterback, his approach to efficient practices, his coaching journey and why Julio Jones is the most bada** player he's ever been around.

Then, Jordan Reid joins Kevin Clark to break down the next wave of NFL quarterbacks. Who are the potential first-round picks? What does Archie Manning need to prove? Can Dante Moore rise to the top? And which quarterbacks could make the biggest jump this season?

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Training Camp Nuggets With Denny Carter Aug 21, 2026

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Kevin Clark and Denny Carter break down the biggest storylines emerging from NFL training camp. They discuss the league-wide shift toward playing quarterbacks under center, what Baltimore’s new offense could mean for Lamar Jackson, why Jalen Hurts’ practice interceptions might actually be a good thing, and whether the Eagles are finally unlocking more of his passing game.

Plus: Travis Hunter’s role in Jacksonville, Jonah Coleman’s emergence in Denver, Ashton Jeanty’s weight loss and expanded receiving role, Reuben Bain’s massive chip on his shoulder, and why joint practices may be telling us more than preseason games.

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