Kevin Clark reacts to two blockbuster NFL trades, breaking down Myles Garrett's move to the Rams and AJ Brown's trade to the Patriots. Kevin asks if Myles Garrett could be the greatest player ever traded in NFL history? Kevin evaluates both deals, grades each side, and explains what they mean for the league moving forward. Then, Packers safety Xavier McKinney joins the show to discuss his offseason living in Green Bay, the Packers-Bears rivalry, lessons learned from Nick Saban, the toughest receivers he's faced in the NFL, and much more. 0:00 Welcome To This Is Football! 0:40 Myles Garrett Traded to the Rams5:50 AJ Brown Traded to the Patriots 9:00 Xavier McKinney joins the show9:25 Why Does Xavier live in Green Bay during the offseason?11:25 Reaction to Myles Garrett being traded to the Rams12:45 Biggest need for the Packers in 202614:25 What are the Dolphins getting in Jeff Hafley?15:45 Favorite Interception of Xavier's career17:05 Playing with Micah Parsons18:10 Getting to know Xavier McKinney19:50 Rivalry with the Bears21:30 Playing for Nick Saban24:40 Xavier McKinney joins the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark and Patrick Daugherty rank the NFL’s best and worst GMs, including Howie Roseman, John Schneider, Chris Ballard, and the Jets’ “AI-first” approach, and explain why modern NFL front offices are smarter (and harder to evaluate) than ever before. Plus: Super Bowl Radio Row horror stories, the Belichick/49ers roster-building paradox, why the Eagles keep proving everyone wrong, and which executives are under the most pressure heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Jordan Reid to break down the insanity of “way-too-early” draft discourse, debate the next wave of quarterbacks, and review some of the biggest instant-impact rookies from the 2026 class. From Caleb Downs landing in Dallas to Sonny Styles in Washington, plus deep dives on underrated prospect, this one covers everything draft junkies love. Topics covered: 2027 NFL Mock Draft reactions Arch Manning, CJ Carr, Dante Moore & QB projections Why “generational draft” talk gets exhausting Caleb Downs fit with the Cowboys Sonny Styles’ upside in Washington Texans building around their defense KC Concepcion to Cleveland Dolphins culture rebuild with Jacob Rodriguez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Bill Barnwell to give their most improved position groups after the NFL Draft and the ones they still have big questions about. (0:00) Welcome to The Mina Kimes show featuring Lenny! (1:10) Most improved position groups + question marks  (1:58) Panthers offensive line  (9:35) Titans wide receivers  (15:15) Rams secondary  (24:00) Cowboys secondary  (30:50) Bengals defensive line  (37:40) Chargers offensive line (42:55) Chiefs wide receivers and tight ends  (49:40) Lions secondary (53:30) Packers defensive line and corners  (1:00:35) Seahawks offensive line (1:04:35) Patriots pass rush (1:08:50) Bills wide receivers (1:13:50) Biggest position group question marks  (1:15:50) See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina is joined by Lance Zierlein to give their most intriguing picks from the draft. (0:00 Welcome to The Mina Kimes show featuring Lenny! (1:40) 20 Most intriguing draft picks  (4:50) Kenyon Sadiq (1st Rd - 16th Overall) (13:05) Eli Raridon (3rd Rd - 95th Overall) (18:30) Chris Bell (3rd Rd - 94th Overall) (24:00) Nate Boerkircher (2nd Rd - 56th Overall) (30:25) AJ Haulcy (3rd Rd - 78th Overall) (33:55) Marlin Klein (2nd Rd - 59th Overall) (39:10) Carnell Tate (1st Rd - 4th Overall) (45:00) Antonio Williams (3rd Rd - 71st Overall) (48:40) Makai Lemon (1st Rd - 20th Overall) (53:15) Devin Moore (4th Rd - 114th Overall) (58:40) Lee Hunter (2nd Rd - 49th Overall) (1:02:45) Avieon Terrell (2nd Rd - 48th Overall) (1:06:30) Jadarian Price (1st Rd - 32nd Overall) (1:14:20) Jake Slaughter (2nd Rd - 63rd Overall) (1:19:45) R Mason Thomas (2nd Rd - 40th Overall) (1:24:30) Jonah Coleman (4th Rd - 108th Overall) (1:28:45) Landon Robinson (7th Rd - 226th Overall) (1:34:20) Dani Dennis-Sutton (4th Rd - 120th Overall) (1:39:15) Caleb Banks (1st Rd - 18th Overall) (1:43:17) Derrick More (2nd Rd - 44th Overall) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mina and Ben Solak break down the biggest winners of the draft as well as the head scratching woofs. (0:00) Welcome to The Mina Kimes show featuring Lenny! Draft Winners and Woofs Browns Saints Buccaneers Giants Ravens Bills Rams Cardinals Raiders 49ers Steelers See you next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark recaps a wild first round of the NFL Draft. Hear why he's high on what the Giants were able to do on Thursday coming away with Arvell Reese & Francis Mauigoa. Also why Dallas' draft puts them in a position to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026.  Plus, why Sonny Styles fell into a great situation with the Commanders and why he could become the best player in the draft. Kevin explains why he loves Jeremiyah Love as a prospect but doesn't love the fit in Arizona. That and more winners & losers from round 1 of the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the eve of the NFL Draft Kevin Clark interviews 4 prospects who figure to have bright futures in the NFL. Indiana WR Elijah Sarratt gives us his scouting report, detailing his journey from St. Francis to James Madison to winning a national championship at Indiana. Plus, his thoughts on what makes Curt Cignetti great and what he expects from Fernando Mendoza at the NFL level.  Texas A&M OL Trey Zuhn takes us through his preparation as he heads to the NFL. Hear why Rueben Bain & Akeem Mesidor were his toughest assignments at the college level. Plus, what he's doing to improve and his scouting report on Cashius Howell.  Vanderbilt TE Eli Stowers joins the show fresh off his record setting performance at the NFL combine. Eli explains his transition from QB to TE and offers insight into playing with Diego Pavia. Plus, the Tight Ends he looks to for inspiration.  Missouri LB Josiah Trotter tells us what he gleaned about being a professional from his father Jeremiah. Josiah explains what he'll bring to the NFL team that drafts him. Plus, why Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion was the best player he faced in college. A reminder to check out Kevin's live show April 22nd in Pittsburgh with Mina Kimes & Domonique Foxworth at Enclave in South Side. Tickets are just $35 and come with free food, show merch and a post show meet and greet for everyone. Get your tickets at Thisisfootballlive.com now, and we hope to see you there!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by new Browns Head Coach Todd Monken to discuss his plan for turning the team around. Todd explains why he's adopted analytics into his coaching approach, what his brand of football will be offensively, and what he expects from Shedeur Sanders in year 2. Plus, why he underrated Stetson Bennett during his time at Georgia. Then new Ravens Head Coach Jesse Minter joins to explains his football philosophy and what Ravens fans can expect to see in 2026. Why Jesse thinks Lamar Jackson will bounce back in a big way in 2026. Plus, why Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen has given him trouble throughout the years and an amazing story of what it's like to be on the same staff as Jim Harbaugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kevin Clark is joined by Chiefs GM Brett Veach ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Brett details how signing Kenneth Walker will allow the Chiefs more versatility in the upcoming draft. Brett explains how the Chiefs have been able to find their identity throughout the year in previous seasons. Plus, the best prospect Brett has ever scouted and the GM he thinks twice before dealing with. Then Seahawks HC Mike Macdonald joins to explain the difference between the 2025 and 2026 Seahawks. His pick for the most underrated player on Seattle's roster. Plus, the scheme change that he thinks has changed the NFL and why he's not losing sleep over any offensive play callers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices