SCHOOLED with "The Professor" John Clayton

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No one knew more about football than Seattle Sports' human database for everything NFL: “The Professor” John Clayton. His lifelong obsession with the game elevated Clayton from high school sports reporter to the writers’ wing of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. John sadly passed away on March 18, 2022, yet his legacy lives on through his intimate knowledge about the game of football.  Schooled with "The Professor" John Clayton was a great example of his impact on the National Football League. Take a look back at Clayton's stories from his Hall of Fame career.

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Reflecting on the magnificent career and life of John Madden with Judy Battista

The Professor sits down with NFL Network's Judy Battista to remember the life and career of John Madden, and how he changed the NFL forever through both his coaching and broadcasting career. 

Dec 31, 2021

20 min

The state of the Los Angeles Rams with Kirk Morrison

John Clayton catches up with former NFL linebacker and current Rams pregame and postgame host Kirk Morrison to talk about the Los Angeles Rams ahead of Seahawks-Rams this weekend. The two discuss Cooper Kupp, the up-and-down season of Matthew Stafford, and how the team has moved on without Robert Woods at WR. 

Dec 17, 2021

18 min

Reflecting on a legendary GM career with Bill Polian

Bill Polian is a former NFL GM who rose to prominence with the Buffalo Bills when they appeared in 4 straight Super Bowls. Bill and The Professor sit down to discuss Bill's new book Super Bowl Blueprints: Hall of Famers Reveal the Keys to Football's Greatest Dynasties, and his career as an NFL GM. 

Dec 3, 2021

21 min

The ceiling of the Cardinals with Ron Wolfley

Ron Wolfley is a former fullback for the Arizona Cardinals and is now a daily host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. Ron and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the ascension of Kyler Murray, the Cardinals in the NFC hierarchy, and more. 

Nov 20, 2021

24 min

A wild owners meeting with Charles Robinson

Charles Robinson is a senior NFL reporter for Yahoo! Sports. Charles and The Professor sit down this week to recap a wild owners meeting from this past week, including the latest on Deshaun Watson, the Dan Snyder case, and more. 

Oct 29, 2021

21 min

An evaluation of the Saints with Mike Hoss

This week, The Professor sits down with Saints PxP man Mike Hoss to discuss the Saints post-Drew Brees, the play of Jameis Winston, the ceiling of the Saints, and more ahead of the MNF matchup between the Saints and Seahawks. 

Oct 21, 2021

20 min

"It's Better to be Feared" with Seth Wickersham

Seth Wickersham is an American sportswriter and is the author of the new book It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness. Seth and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the Patriots dynasty, how the relationship between Belichick and Brady was undone, and more. Get your copy of It's Better to Be Feared: The New England Patriots Dynasty and the Pursuit of Greatness, wherever you get your books! Releases on October 12, 2021!

Oct 7, 2021

19 min

A deeper look at QBs with Sean Salisbury

Sean Salisbury is a former NFL QB and is currently an analyst and host of The Sean Salisbury Show. Sean and The Professor sit down this week to discuss all the QB changes and how they have impacted 2021 so far, the best QB so far this season according to Sean, and more. 

Sep 24, 2021

18 min

An early QB report with Steve Mariucci

Steve Mariucci is the former head coach of the 49ers and is now an analyst for NFL Network. Steve and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the early play of NFL QBs, the NFC West, and more. 

Sep 21, 2021

19 min

The biggest Week 1 NFL Storylines with Scot McCloughan

Scot McCloughan is formerly the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Football Team, as well as a senior personnel executive for the Seattle Seahawks, helping them reach the Super Bowl. Scot and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the biggest storylines ahead of Week 1 in the NFL. 

Sep 9, 2021

19 min