Face First Podcast with Ryan Clark

Kobe Bryant has died at the age of 41.  Ryan explains why he mourned a man he never met, but considered a friend.

As Black Monday came and went and a handful of NFL head coaching jobs have been filled, Ryan examines the hires made in Dallas, Carolina, New York and whatever is happening in Cleveland.  He also takes an honest look at the Rooney Rule and where thing have gone awry.  Former NFL running back and Memphis Passing Game Coordinator John Simon joins the show to give a candid look at the challenges for minority coaches through the hiring process.

With Saints QB Drew Brees setting a new NFL career touchdowns mark, Ryan Clark discusses whether or not records alone are enough to consider Drew Brees at the top of the "Greatest QB" debate.  Since Ryan isn't a Saints fan, he is joined by one -- Matt Moscona, who hosts afternoon drive on ESPN Radio stations throughout Louisiana.  Somehow, this convo included supermodels, the guys singing "Be Like Mike" and yes, their QB Rankings.

On this special episode of Face First, Ryan is joined by his brother, Chaz.  The two reminisce about growing up in New Orleans swapping stories about Chicken Pox, learning to play football and getting hit by a car (Spoiler: everyone was OK).  Mostly, they talk about how football united them and continues to unite their family.  The guys preview the College Football Playoff and make their Super Bowl picks.

Twelve years ago today--November 27, 2007--Sean Taylor died after being shot in his home.  Ryan Clark pays tribute not only to the football player, but the man many never knew that was taken too soon.  Taylor's former University of Miami and Washington Redskins teammate Santana Moss joins the show to share his memories of Sean and how his legacy lives on today.

With Colin Kaepernick holding a workout for NFL teams this past weekend, Ryan Clark reacts to the converation about Kaep and his intentions.  RC also gives his take on the riff between Eric Reid and Stephen A. Smith.  This isn't a conversation about football.  This is about life.

As Ryan Clark discussed in Episode 01, this is the year of the Player in the NFL.  In this episode, Ryan discusses decisions of load management facing NFL players now and if the NBA's model might make its way into the NFL.  Ten-year NBA veteran Ryan Hollins joins the show to give his two cents as well.  RC wraps the show with a jarring story about his own battle that nearly cost him his career and his life.

Two days before The Game of the Century II, Ryan Clark explains why LSU fans are in a great head space with Ed Orgeron at the helm and what a win Saturday would mean.  Also, Matt Moscona from ESPN Radio in Baton Rouge joins the show for a deep dive into the rebirth of LSU as a national power and what this season has meant.  Matt also discusses his feelings when Coach O was hired and how they have changed.  Ryan wraps up the episode with what could be another "We comin'!" hype video.

In his debut episode, former NFL safety Ryan Clark discusses the Year of Player Control and how it played out during the NFL trade deadline including situations involving Jamal Adams, AJ Green and Jalen Ramsey among others.  Also, Marcus Spears stops by to share his thoughts on moves that should have been made and why Baker Mayfield is getting a pass from the national media.