This is Football with Kevin Clark

Mike Mayock on Week 1 Takeaways, NFL Roster Building & Caleb Downs

September 18, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Mike Mayock joins Kevin Clark for a deep dive into Week 1 and the biggest storylines heading into Week 2. They discuss the Bills, Chargers, Giants, Cowboys, Bengals and Rams, plus roster construction, analytics, scouting and what it takes to build a championship team. Mayock also shares stories from his time as Raiders GM, reveals the best players he’s ever scouted, and explains why Maxx Crosby and Howie Long make his list of the NFL’s biggest “bada**es.” Then, Cowboys rookie Caleb Downs joins the show to talk about his first NFL game, his versatility, playing for Dallas after Ohio State, and what he’s learned heading into Week 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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