Mike Mayock on Week 1 Takeaways, NFL Roster Building & Caleb Downs

Kevin Clark is joined by Jason McCourty to break down the biggest NFL storylines after two weeks of the season. They discuss why Jalen Hurts and the Eagles continue to find ways to win, what's gone wrong for Jordan Love and the Packers, and how Brian Flores has transformed the Vikings defense with an aggressive, disguise-heavy scheme. McCourty also shares his thoughts on Justin Herbert and the Chargers, the early struggles of Cam Ward in Tennessee, the evolution of NFL defensive schemes, and what the Cowboys need to do to contain Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. to discuss the biggest NFL storylines after Week 2, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Kenneth Walker. Are the Chiefs back in the Super Bowl conversation after adding a legitimate running game? The guys also discuss the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen, the Los Angeles Chargers and Justin Herbert, and the teams that have changed their minds after the first two weeks of the NFL season. Plus, they dive into Notre Dame quarterback CJ Carr and the 2027 NFL Draft quarterback class, before Mike Golic Sr. shares unbelievable stories from his time with the early-1990s Philadelphia Eagles, including Buddy Ryan, Reggie White, Jerome Brown, Seth Joyner and some legendary Eagles practice fights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark recaps NFL Week 2 and breaks down the biggest winners, losers and takeaways from around the league. The Minnesota Vikings are emerging as a major contender in the NFC North thanks to an aggressive defense and dominant pass rush, while the Los Angeles Chargers' 0-2 start has raised questions about their offense and overall execution. Kevin also discusses the Cincinnati Bengals and Joe Burrow, the Bengals' improving defense, Tyler Shough and the New Orleans Saints, the Philadelphia Eagles, Buccaneers, Jets, Packers, Broncos and more. Who is actually for real after two weeks? Who is in trouble? And what have we really learned from the first two weeks of the NFL season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Mayock joins Kevin Clark for a deep dive into Week 1 and the biggest storylines heading into Week 2. They discuss the Bills, Chargers, Giants, Cowboys, Bengals and Rams, plus roster construction, analytics, scouting and what it takes to build a championship team. Mayock also shares stories from his time as Raiders GM, reveals the best players he’s ever scouted, and explains why Maxx Crosby and Howie Long make his list of the NFL’s biggest “bada**es.” Then, Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs joins the show to talk about his first NFL game, his versatility, playing for Dallas after Ohio State, and what he’s learned heading into Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Check out the ManningCast Heist here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfXJynWRdtU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices