SCHOOLED with "The Professor" John Clayton

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Pereira is the former VIce President of Officiating for the NFL, and is currently a rules analyst for FOX Sports. Mike and The Professor sit down this week to discuss rule changes in the NFL, new challenges for officials in the 2021 season, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Chappell covers the Colts for FOX59 and CBS4 Sports. Mike and The Professor sit down this week to cover the Seahawks' Week 1 opponent, the Indianapolis Colts. What's the QB situation now with Carson Wentz out for 5-12 weeks? What will their O-Line look like Week 1?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Ross is an NFL Network analyst and a former NFL scout and former VP of Player Evaluation for the Giants. Marc and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the biggest storylines of NFL Training Camp, including Aaron Rodgers, the Seahawks, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Professor continues his preview of the NFC West with former NFL linebacker and current Rams pregame and postgame host Kirk Morrison. Kirk and The Professor take a deep dive into the Rams and discuss the impact of the Cam Akers injury, the acclimation of Matthew Stafford into Sean McVay's offense, and their chances in a loaded NFC West.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our preview of the NFC West continues with ESPN's Nick Wagoner, who covers the 49ers. Nick and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the looming QB battle between Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance, the questionable secondary of the 49ers, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Professor's preview of the NFC West begins with Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com who covers the Arizona Cardinals. Josh and The Professor sit down to discuss Kyler Murray and his impending contract extension, the revamped Cardinals defense, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Williamson, a former NFL scout and current NFL analyst for Pro Football Network, sits down with The Professor this week to discuss where the NFL stands after minicamps, including dark horse contenders, where the NFC North stands with uncertainty around Aaron Rodgers, which division is the best in the NFL, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Professor sits down with former Seahawk front office member Randy Mueller to discuss a wild offseason for the NFL, including Julio Jones, the OTAs dispute, the Aaron Rodgers situation, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Wyche is an NFL reporter for the NFL Network. Steve and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the Julio Jones trade to the Titans, how it impacts the AFC and the NFL as a whole, while also touching on the latest chapter in the Aaron Rodgers drama.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Gradkowski is an analyst for Pro Football Focus, and is a host on NFL Radio. Bruce and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the OTA dispute, how it can impact NFL training camps, the NFL draft, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Professor sits down with NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero to discuss the players boycotting OTAs, how this could impact all the minicamps coming up, and where the NFLPA goes from here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Professor sits down with Dan Shonka of ourlads.com to discuss the NFL Draft, how the Seahawks fared with their 3 picks and UDFA class, while also taking a look at how the rest of the first round shook out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Miller is an NFL Draft analyst for ESPN and is the founder of nfldraftscout.com. Matt and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the NFL Draft as a whole, which picks Matt liked the most, and then takes a look at what the Seahawks did in the 2021 Draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Farrar is an NFL Editor and writes for Touchdown Wire at USA Today. Doug and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the numerous storylines of the NFL Draft, including what the 49ers will do at #3, what the rest of the NFC West could do with their first picks (including the Seahawks), and how the rest of the top 10 could shake out.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Polian is a Hall of Fame general manager and now hosts the Inside Football Podcast with Bill Polian. Bill and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the unknown of the 2021 NFL Draft as we are now only a week away. Bill gives his takes on which positions are lacking in the Draft, how he thinks the QB situation will sort out, and how we could see potential Hall of Famers on offense come from this draft.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Jeremiah scouts and covers the NFL Draft for NFL Network, and is the host of the Move the Sticks Podcast and TV show. Daniel and The Professor sit down this week to discuss an unusual NFL Draft full of players who haven't played since 2019, how the top 10 could shake out, and who Daniel thinks the Seahawks could select with their lone 2nd round pick at #56.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Pauline is an NFL Draft analyst for ProFootballNetwork.com. Tony and The Professor sit down this week to discuss Sam Darnold being traded to the Panthers, the 49ers moving up into the top 3 of the NFL Draft, what all these moves mean for the NFL Draft, and what certain teams that find themselves in the top 10 will do come draft day.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Thomas is a former O-Line great with the Cleveland Browns, and is a current analyst on NFL Network and a future first ballot Hall of Famer. Joe and The Professor sit down this week to analyze all the O-Line moves across the NFL, including the acquisition of Gabe Jackson for the Seahawks and how he'll impact the O-Line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Billick is a former NFL head coach and is currently an analyst for the NFL Network. Brian and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the biggest moves in NFL Free Agency, the QB situation with the Patriots, the overblown Russell Wilson saga, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chad Reuter has covered the NFL Draft since 2000 and currently writes for NFL.com. Chad and The Professor sit down this week to discuss what could happen after the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Chad's favorite prospects, and who the Seahawks could target with their first pick in the 2nd round.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucky Brooks is an ex-NFL player and scout who now works with NFL Network and is the host of the Move the Sticks Podcast along with Daniel Jeremiah. Bucky and The Professor sit down this week to talk all things NFL offseason, including the latest in the Russell Wilson saga, how the new salary cap will impact teams in free agency, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Corry is a former sports agent, and is currently an NFL contracts and salary cap expert and writer for CBS Sports. Joel sits down with The Professor to discuss the 2021 salary cap, how the cap will impact teams across the league, and what cap moves the Seahawks could make in free agency this offseason.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Salisbury is a former NFL QB, and he sits down with The Professor this week to cover all of the QB controversy across the NFL. What are Sean's thoughts on Russell Wilson's comments this week? Does he think Deshaun Watson will stay with the Texans in 2021? What does he think will happen in Green Bay?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Nagy is the Executive Director of the Reese's Senior Bowl, and ESPN Draft Analyst, and was a former scout for the Seattle Seahawks. Jim and The Professor sit down this week to discuss how the Senior Bowl went off without a hitch during a pandemic, the players that stood out in both the practices and the annual game, and how draft scouting for teams will work within a pandemic for the 2nd straight year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Williamson is a writer for SB Nation, and is in the know with the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, and the Los Angeles Chargers. Bill and The Professor sit down this weekend to discuss Championship Weekend, while also diving into the QB situation with the Rams and how that could affect the NFC West, and why former Rams DC Brandon Staley going to the Chargers was the best coaching hire in the NFL.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Kelly is an NFL writer for The Ringer and is also the host of The Ringer Fantasy Football Show and a contributor on The Ringer NFL Draft Guide. Danny sits down with The Professor this week to discuss the Seahawks season as a whole, including what went wrong with the offense, where the Seahawks go at the offensive coordinator position, and which Seahawk free agents he would bring back.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Wagoner is an ESPN NFL reporter for the San Francisco 49ers. Nick joins the podcast this week to discuss how the NFC West shook out this season, including an unprecedented injury-riddled season by the 49ers, the struggles of both the Rams and Cardinals, and how he thinks the Seahawks could fare in the postseason.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Brandt is a columnist for The MMQB, and is the host of the "Business of Sports Podcast". Andrew and The Professor sit down to discuss how COVID-19 will impact the salary cap and other financial outlets of the NFL after the 2020 season, while also taking a look at some potential TV deals for NFL primetime games.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Tannenbaum is an NFL Front Office Insider for ESPN, and is the former GM of the New York Jets and executive vice president of the Miami Dolphins. Mike and The Professor sit down this week to talk the state of the salary cap beyond 2020, how the NFL could return to normal in 2021, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Gray is a sportscaster for Showtime and Fox. His new book Talking to GOATS: The Moments You Remember and the Stories You Never Heard comes out today, focusing on stories and moments he has shared with the greatest athletes in sports history, including Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Michael Phelps. Jim and The Professor sits down this week to discuss Jim's new book, and some of his favorite stories from his four decades of sports coverage  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Yam is a newly appointed anchor for NFL Network after being with the PAC-12 Network. Michael and The Professor sit down this week to discuss how the ratings in the NFL have not dropped this season like so many people thought they would, how the NFL can move forward with COVID-19 cases popping up within some teams, historic offense across the league, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ron Wolfley is a former NFL fullback and is currently the color analyst for the Arizona Cardinals radio play-by-play broadcast. Ron and The Professor sit down this week to preview the matchup between the Seahawks and Cardinals, how Kyler Murray looks in his 2nd year as their franchise quarterback, the improvement of the Cardinals defense, and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jarrett Bell is an NFL columnist for USA Today, and his new book "Resilient by Nature: Reflections from a Life of Winning On and Off the Football Field" is out now. Jarrett and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the career of NFL-great Reggie Williams, how he overcame so many injuries during his NFL career, his off-field contributions, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seth Walder is a ESPN Sports Analytics Writer for espn.com/analytics. Seth and The Professor sit down to discuss how the Seahawks on offense have seemed to delve into what the analytics were telling them to do (let Russ cook), how the stats show the vast improvement of the Seahawks' offensive line, and whether or not the numbers show decent marks for the struggling Seahawks defense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill Williamson is a writer for SB Nation and has covered the NFL for 24 years. Bill and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the biggest storylines in the NFL, including the COVID situation with the Titans, the hierarchy in both the NFC and AFC, and which teams have surprised and disappointed Bill so far in the 2020 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Danny Kelly is an NFL writer for The Ringer, and hosts The Ringer Fantasy Football Show. Danny and The Professor sit down to discuss how the Seahawks have become a Super Bowl contender, the chances of Russell Wilson winning MVP, and how the Seahawks stack up against teams like the Chiefs and Ravens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Reiss is a ESPN NFL Nation reporter who covers the New England Patriots, and is a reporter and analyst for ESPNBoston.com. Mike and The Professor sit down to preview the Sunday Night Football matchup between the Patriots and Seahawks, while also discussing how Bill Belichick has kept this team competitive after losing so many players, and how Cam Newton is being utilized in the Pats offense. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Cole is the author of the upcoming book "Elway: A Relentless Life", which will explore the career of all-time great QB John Elway. Jason joins The Professor to discuss how Elway led the Broncos from Super Bowl disappointment to back-to-back Super Bowl Champions, and how Elway has navigated being the general manager and the president of football operations of the Denver Broncos. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mike Silver is a reporter for NFL Network and is a co-host of the "Pass It Down" podcast. Mike joins The Professor this week to discuss the Seahawks bringing back Josh Gordon, how COVID will impact the NFL this season and beyond, where Jadeveon Clowney could end up, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Mike Pereira is the former vice president of NFL Officiating and is the current Rules Analyst at Fox Sports. Mike and The Professor sit down this week to discuss the new NFL rules in 2020, how no preseason will impact NFL officiating, how refs will handle a very different NFL season, and more. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Jim Nagy is a former scout for the Seahawks, and is the current executive director for the Reese's Senior Bowl. Jim joins The Professor this week to discuss the new challenges that NFL scouts will face with no college football in some conferences, how the Senior Bowl will be impacted by COVID-19, and how different the NFL Draft could look in 2021.