NFL on ESPN

Kevin Clark heads to Detroit Lions training camp for three in-depth conversations with quarterback Jared Goff, general manager Brad Holmes, and new offensive coordinator Drew Petzing. Together, they discuss why the Lions believe they're entering 2026 with renewed hunger, how the organization has built one of the NFL's premier contenders, and what it will take to make the next step toward a Super Bowl.

Jared Goff explains why patience is disappearing in quarterback development, why too many young passers are expected to succeed immediately, and what separates elite quarterbacks from the rest. He also talks about his chemistry with Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams, Detroit's passionate fan base, and the mindset driving the Lions this season.

Brad Holmes shares how the Lions have kept their championship window open through youth development, why he believes the team's hunger has returned, and why he thinks Jared Goff remains one of the NFL's most underrated quarterbacks.

Drew Petzing discusses taking over one of football's best offenses, his player-first offensive philosophy, and why Goff's anticipation and ability to throw receivers open make him one of the league's elite signal-callers. He also shares his first impressions of Dan Campbell and the culture that's made Detroit one of the NFL's model organizations.

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

Training camp is here, and This Is Football hits the road with stops in Buffalo and Cleveland to check in with two franchises entering pivotal seasons.

First, Kevin Clark sits down with new Bills head coach Joe Brady and reigning MVP Josh Allen to discuss their evolving partnership, Buffalo's championship mindset, the addition of D.J. Moore, and why team chemistry could be the difference in 2026. Plus, Brandon Beane breaks down the Bills' defensive overhaul, roster-building philosophy, and what it will take to finally bring a Super Bowl to Buffalo.

Then it's off to Cleveland, where Shedeur Sanders opens up about blocking out the noise, staying present, and competing for the Browns' starting quarterback job. General manager Andrew Berry explains the team's vision under new head coach Todd Monken, while Monken shares what he's learned about his new team, his approach to developing quarterbacks, and why asking questions is one of the most underrated traits in football.

Guests:

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

Brett Kollmann joins Mina Kimes to preview the AFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They break down the Texans, Colts, Jaguars, and Titans, discussing each team's biggest strengths, weaknesses, and the key questions they'll face this season. They wrap up by ranking the division from top to bottom and making their predictions for who will win the AFC South.

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

Scott Van Pelt joins Mina for the final NFL Power Rankings episode! Mina puts two teams head-to-head, SVP chooses which one he'd rank higher, and the other team drops to face a new challenger. They repeat the process until all 32 teams are ranked.

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

Training camp is here, which means football is officially back.

Kevin Clark and Gregg Rosenthal preview the biggest NFL storylines entering camp, including the 49ers' outlook, Sean Payton's decision to hand over play-calling duties, Detroit's roster questions, quarterback battles around the league, and several under-the-radar storylines that could shape the 2026 NFL season.

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

Mina joined by Gregg Rosenthal to preview the NFC South ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They break down the Panthers, Saints, Falcons and Bucs, highlighting each team's biggest strengths, weaknesses, and questions on both offense and defense. Then, they rank the division from top to bottom and make our predictions for who comes out on top.

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

Football is back. Finally. Peter welcomes the start of the 2026 season with the realization that this year is as wide open as any he can remember. New coaches. Players with chips on their shoulders. Several ascending teams. A quick whip around the league shows just how up in the air this year's season will be. Then, 34-year-old Christian Parker, the youngest DC in Dallas Cowboys history, joins to discuss his career path, his mentors, his former players, and current players in the 2026 Dallas Cowboys defense.

Timecodes:

00:00 Welcome To The Schrager Hour!

00:50 2026 NFL Season is Wide Open

09:25 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour

10:35 Christian Parker's Journey to Coaching in the NFL

19:25 Lessons from Coaches and Developing a Leadership Style

20:40 Coaching with Sean Payton and the Broncos

23:10 Interacting with Aaron Rodgers During His MVP Seasons

24:25 Working with Vic Fangio and the Eagles

26:30 Coaching C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Darius Slay

29:15 Preparing for Super Bowl LIX

31:21 Cooper DeJean's Development

33:03 Becoming the Youngest Defensive Coordinator in Cowboys History

35:25 Coaching Caleb Downs

36:35 Relationships with Rashan Gary and Kenny Clark

37:15 Coaching Quinnen Williams

38:10 Christian Parker Joins The Schrager Hour

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

Bill Simmons joins Mina for the fourth NFL Power Rankings episode! Mina puts two teams head-to-head, Bill chooses which one he'd rank higher, and the other team drops to face a new challenger. They repeat the process until they've ranked all 32 teams heading into the 2026 NFL season.

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

Mina is joined by Hayden Winks to preview the AFC West ahead of the 2026 NFL season. They break down the Chiefs, Broncos, Chargers and Raiders, highlighting each team's biggest strengths, weaknesses, and questions on both offense and defense. Then, they rank the division from top to bottom and make our predictions for who comes out on top.

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

Domonique Foxworth takes over the Power Hour hot seat! The script is flipped and Domonique presents Mina with two NFL teams at a time, Mina decides which one belongs higher in the rankings, and the losing team stays on the board to face the next challenger. They keep it going until they've ranked all 32 teams heading into the 2026 NFL season.

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