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Division Round Night One is in the books, and Kevin Clark is reacting to everything that went wrong, especially for Buffalo. Kevin breaks down the Bills’ devastating playoff loss to the Broncos, the controversial late call that ended the game, and why this might be the most painful loss of the Josh Allen era. Kevin explains why this loss feels different, and why a full organizational audit may fin...

Courtney Cronin joins Kevin Clark to break down the Bears’ stunning playoff win over the Packers. They dive into Ben Johnson’s immediate impact, Caleb Williams’ development, and whether the Bears are truly changing as a franchise.   From there, Kevin and Courtney zoom out to the rest of the NFL playoffs, which teams are actually built to make a Super Bowl run, coaching edges that matter, and why s...

Bill Barnwell joins the show to kick off Divisional Round coverage with previews and picks for every matchup. The conversation breaks down key storylines, matchup advantages, and which teams are built for a postseason run. (0:00) Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! 0:30) Divisional Round Preview (1:20) Bills @ Broncos Preview (24:25) 49ers @ Seahawks Preview (39:20) Texans @ Patriots P...

Peter starts the podcast with a look back at the 9-year-anniversary of the Los Angeles Rams hiring of Sean McVay and what that decision meant for the franchise and how swinging the bat on a homerun hire can change an organization forever. Peter uses the McVay hire to detail the rising stars of this coaching cycle--Nathan Scheelhaase, Klint Kubiak, Chris Shula, and Jaguars offensive wunderkind Gran...

Mina and Domonique Foxworth break down every single game, from the biggest statements to the most head-scratching moments, and what it all means as the NFL playoffs roll on. Plus, they react to the shocking news of Mike Tomlin stepping down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons, unpacking his legacy, impact on the franchise, and what’s next for Pittsburgh. (0:00) Welcome (0:15)...

Kevin Clark gives his immediate reaction to the news that Mike Tomlin is out in Pittsburgh after 19 years. What might be next for Tomlin and why even some teams that have head coaches should be in the market for him. Then Kevin is joined by Titans First Team All-Pro Jeffery Simmons to discuss what the Titans have to look forward to following a rough season. Jeff shares what he saw from Cam Ward in...

Wild Card Weekend Day 2 delivered fantastic drama and Kevin Clark breaks it all down. Through just four games, this postseason has already featured more fourth-quarter lead changes than any playoff run in NFL history, and it’s exposing something bigger: real parity is back. The era of one or two juggernauts cruising through January is over. In this episode: Why the NFL’s elite quarterbacks no long...

Wild Card Weekend Day 1 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down a stunning slate of playoff football. The Bears flip decades of trauma on the Packers in one of the most shocking collapses in recent rivalry history. From clock management failures to emotional play-calling, what does this loss mean for Matt LaFleur’s future in Green Bay, and where could he land next? Plus: Why Caleb Williams an...

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 podca...

Ben Solak joins the show to break down and pick every Wild Card game, with the key matchups that matter most. Plus, reaction to the John Harbaugh firing and Baltimore’s next coaching search. (0:00) Welcome To The Mina Kimes Show Featuring Lenny! (1:30) Ravens Fire John Harbaugh After 18 Seasons (11:40) Who should the Ravens hire next? (15:40) Rams @ Panthers Preview (27:18) Packers @ Bears Preview...

Peter begins the episode with a reaction to the news out of Washington, that offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury would be moving on after a "mutual parting of ways,” and uses that as a springboard to analyze and dissect just how crazy the NFL can be. Year to year, things turn over, and the success of one season can play no role in security and comfort heading into the one after that. From Washin...

Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to rank EVERY team in the playoff field: Seahawks, Rams, Jaguars, Bills, Eagles, Chargers, Steelers, Texans, Packers, Bears, Broncos, Patriots, Panthers and 49ers. Plus, a special appearance from Marcus Spears to grade our rankings! Breaking down who we trust most, who has real Super Bowl upside, and who feels like a first-round exit waiting to happen. We look...

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...

Jourdan Rodrigue joins the show to preview the most important games of Week 18, with division titles and playoff positioning still up for grabs. They break down the matchups that will help decide how the postseason picture shakes out and what each team is facing heading into the final weekend of the regular season. The conversation includes a look at Panthers vs. Buccaneers, Seahawks vs. 49ers, an...

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 fe...

Mina is joined by Domonique Foxworth to talk through everything that stood out from Week 17 across the NFL. They break down who showed out, who struggled, and what it all means as the playoff picture continues to take shape. They react to the Falcons pulling off a surprising Monday night upset over the Rams & with plenty of Week 18 and postseason implications mixed in throughout. Winners: Brock Pu...

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...

Kevin Clark recaps everything from the penultimate week of the NFL's regular season. Was Buffalo right to go for 2 against the Eagles and has Philadelphia established themselves as the favorites in the NFC on the strength of their pass rush? Kevin tackles Myles Garrett's comments on how the Steelers went out of their way to prevent him from getting the sack record and hurt themselves offensively i...

Former Chiefs All-Pro tackle Mitch Schwartz joins This Is Football to break down what actually went wrong for Kansas City and what comes next. From the evolution (and stagnation) of Andy Reid’s offense, to why Mahomes can’t fix everything on his own, to the importance of schematic advantages in the modern NFL, this is a masterclass in how football really works. Schwartz explains why under-center o...

Week 16 is in the books, and Kevin Clark breaks down three wild days of NFL football. From the Bears finally showing signs of real life behind Caleb Williams, to Bryce Young’s growing résumé as one of the league’s most clutch quarterbacks, this episode is about the rise of the quarterback whisperers and why offensive head coaches may be taking over the NFL for good. Kevin explains why Carolina, Ch...

It’s NFL Week 16! 🏈 Mina is joined by Aaron Schatz to break down every matchup — from Thursday Night Football all the way through Monday Night Football. They discuss the biggest storylines shaping Week 16 The key factors that will decide each game Our picks and predictions for every matchup Drop your Week 16 thoughts in the comments and let me know who you think wins each game! Timecodes: 0:00 We...

Richard Sherman joins Kevin Clark for a wide-ranging NFL conversation ahead of Seahawks vs. Rams on Thursday Night Football. The 5 time pro-bowler and Amazon Prime analyst breaks down how Mike Macdonald has rebuilt Seattle’s defense, why rookie Nick Emmanwori has become the engine of that unit. Richard also dives into Matthew Stafford’s arm talent , why he’s playing some of the best football of hi...

Domonique Foxworth joins Mina break down the MNF matchup as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat the Miami Dolphins 28-15. Mina and Dom share their biggest takeaways from the Steelers win and discuss their playoff potential. Plus, they get into what’s next for Tua and coach Mike McDaniels as their time on the Dolphins appears to be ending. 🏆 Winners: Bo Nix + Jacksonville Jaguars 🐶 Woofs: Green Bay Pa...

Kevin Clark breaks down everything from a chaotic Sunday across the NFL — Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL, the Kansas City Chiefs are eliminated from playoff contention for the first time in over a decade, and the league’s balance of power may have just shifted. Kevin covers historical context (Patriots parallels), and why today may be the clean dividing line between Chiefs 1.0 and whatever com...

Kevin Clark is joined by NFL veteran Mitch Morse provides insight into playing center for Josh Allen & Patrick Mahomes, and talks about the time he gave Paul Rudd an AFC West hat & the relationship he's developed with the Chiefs superfan. Mitch shares some incredible stories, inlcuding the toughest players he’s faced to a time where nature called at the worst possible time forcing Mitch to run to...