This is Football with Kevin Clark

Kevin Clark is joined by Ron Rivera to discuss his role as Cal's general manager and the chaos that the transfer portal brings this time of year. Ron highlights the coaches in the NFL that he loves to watch and relives some of the battles with Sean Payton. Plus, why Ron thinks Cam Newton deserves more respect for what he accomplished during his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5-time NFL MVP Peyton Manning joins This Is Football to give his assessment of the Quarterbacks in this year's playoffs. Peyton details what he's seen from the Texans & Browns while scouting for Monday's Manningcast on ESPN2, the lessons he can learn from Sam Darnold's journey, what he's seen from Bo Nix that's impressed him, what the key is to a good marriage between a coach and QB, who he thinks should be MVP of the 2026 season, and how close Jim Harbaugh came to getting him to join the 49ers when he hit free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark breaks down the biggest winners and losers from Week 18, including why a single missed kick in Ravens/Steelers may shape the next decade for both franchises. From Atlanta’s long-overdue reset, to major questions looming for Baltimore, Las Vegas, and New York, this was one of the most illuminating days of the NFL year. Kevin digs into: Why rookie kickers feel more pressure when trailing than when tied How the Ravens’ long-term outlook may have changed overnight What Atlanta, the Raiders, and Giants should actually be looking for in their next head coach Why the “Patriot Way” should finally be retired Seattle’s rise, Baltimore’s flaws, and Kevin’s biggest miss of the season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Hall Of Fame Defensive Back Rod Woodson to breakdown the matchup that will decide the AFC North on Sunday. Having played for both teams Rod provides unique insight into what we should expect from the Ravens/Steelers.  Rod also shares his thoughts on how he would have to adjust his game if he played present day, why Patrick Surtain II reminds him of himself, and shares a few hilarious stories from his playing days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler joins Kevin Clark to break down what’s shaping up to be a quieter-than-usual NFL Black Monday. With teams firing coaches earlier than ever, the traditional end-of-season chaos has changed, and Jeremy explains why fewer openings may actually make this hiring cycle more intense. The guys dive into: Why Black Monday isn’t what it used to be The teams already getting a head start on coaching searches Which jobs Jeremy has his eye on (Cleveland, Las Vegas, Miami, Arizona & more) Why there could be big changes on the horizon in Baltimore including at the QB position Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices