SCHOOLED with "The Professor" John Clayton
191 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsNo 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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New challenges for NFL scouting with Jim Nagy
August 19, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.69 MBJim 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.
Scouting an unusual college football season with Matt Williamson
August 12, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 8.54 MBMatt Williamson is a former NFL scout for the Cleveland Browns, and currently produces content for Pro Football Network. Matt joins the Professor this week to discuss the PAC-12 and BIG Ten postponing their college football seasons, the ACC, SEC and BIG 12 planning on moving forward with their seasons, and how this unusual college football season will impact scouting for the 2021 NFL Draft.
Analyzing a different NFL Training Camp with Andrew Beaton
August 05, 2020 23:00 - 24 minutes - 10.5 MBAndrew Beaton covers the NFL and other sports for The Wall Street Journal. Andrew joins The Professor this week to discuss a bizarre version of training camp, how no preseason games will impact players, how CBA changes for 2020 could impact 2021 immensely, and more.
Analyzing the Jamal Adams trade with Bob Glauber
July 29, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.76 MBBob Glauber is a NFL columnist for Newsday Sports, and is the President of the Pro Football Writers of America. Bob joins The Professor this week to analyze the Jamal Adams trade, explains why he thinks its a win for both sides, and how the NFL will deal with all the opt-outs they have been seeing from players in the past couple of days.
How 2020 NFL Training Camp will go forward with Dan Graziano
July 22, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 8.96 MBDan Graziano is an NFL insider for ESPN, while also making appearances on ESPN shows Get Up!, NFL Live, and NFL Countdown. Dan joins The Professor this week to discuss how the NFL plans to move along with the 2020 season safely, how the salary cap will be impacted thanks to the pandemic, and more.
How the NFL will try to handle COVID-19 with Dr. David Chao
July 16, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.54 MBDr. David Chao is an ex-NFL head team doctor and is a sports medical analyst for ProFootballDoc. Dr. Chao joins the Professor this week to discuss how the NFL will analyze the other sports in how they deal with COVID-19, what health protocols they will attempt to take in 2020, and how we could see more injuries because of the shortened 2020 preseason.
The state of the NFL salary cap with Jason Fitzgerald
July 09, 2020 02:10 - 23 minutes - 10.3 MBJason Fitzgerald is a NFL salary cap and contract expert, and is the founder of Overthecap.com. Jason joins The Professor to discuss how COVID-19 will impact the NFL salary cap in 2020 and 2021, how the 10-year contract for Patrick Mahomes will shape future quarterback contracts, how a shortened preseason will impact the 2020 season, and more.
How Cam Newton will shift the AFC with Will Brinson
July 01, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 8.93 MBWill Brinson is a senior NFL Writer for CBS Sports and the host of Pick Six Podcast. Will joins The Professor this week to discuss Cam Newton signing with the New England Patriots, how Bill Belichick will utilize the skillset of Cam Newton, how this signing shifts the power in the AFC, and more.
The Jamal Adams drama with Rich Cimini
June 24, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.77 MBRich Cimini is a reporter for ESPN's NFL Nation and covers the New York Jets. Rich joins The Professor this week to discuss the trade request by safety Jamal Adams, which teams on his list he could most likely be traded to, and evaluates former Jet offensive lineman Brandon Shell and how well he could do for the Seahawks in 2020.
The NFL's hopeful return in 2020 with Judy Battista
June 17, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.76 MBJudy Battista is a columnist for NFL.com and regular on NFL Network. Judy joins the podcast to talk about how the NFL is making its biggest contribution in standing up against racism, while also discussing how the league is trying to start the 2020 season on time amid the coronavirus.
How coronavirus could impact the salary cap with Andrew Brandt
June 11, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 10.2 MBAndrew Brandt is a columnist at The MMBQ and is the host of the Business of Sports Podcast. He joins The Professor this week to talk about the potential salary cap issues that could occur due to COVID-19, and how NFL teams are preparing for an unprecedented training camp and 2020 regular season.
NFL Rule Changes with Dean Blandino
June 03, 2020 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.75 MBWith all the NFL rule changes that occurred (and the ones that were tabled), Dean Blandino, rules analyst for Fox Sports and former vice president of NFL's officiating, joins the podcast this week to discuss why some rules got changed, why the Sky Judge wasn't an idea the NFL liked at this point, and what the NFL could take from the XFL.
Analyzing NFL Rule Proposals with Kevin Seifert
May 29, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 8.46 MBThere is nobody better in the sports world to discuss ownership meetings and NFL rule changes than Kevin Seifert. Kevin joins us to discuss how the new proposed rules might be implemented, and the how they could affect the game.
New Faces in Tampa Bay with Rick Stroud
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes - 9.17 MBRick Stroud joins the show to talk about the acquisitions of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How much impact are those two players going to be able to have in their advanced age, and how different will this season be with the lingering coronavirus pandemic?
Diving Inside a Virtual Draft Room with Greg Bishop
May 08, 2020 22:49 - 20 minutes - 9.2 MBWe talked with Greg Bishop about his experience inside the draft room of the Los Angeles Rams, and insight on the Minnesota Vikings. The 2020 Virtual draft was unprecedented, and Greg got an inside look at what actually went on during the preparation for such a unique event.
Results and Surprises of the NFL Draft with Jason Cole
May 01, 2020 21:45 - 20 minutes - 8.59 MBJason Cole, currently with Florida Football Insiders sits down to discuss the results of the 2020 NFL draft that took place virtually on April 23-25th. We talk about different surprising picks, how Aaron Rodgers is going to handle his replacement being drafted by the Packers, and much more!
Bill Barnwell and his thoughts on the 2020 NFL Draft
April 23, 2020 21:35 - 20 minutes - 8.65 MBJohn is joined by Bill Barnwell from ESPN.com to discuss the 2020 NFL Virtual Draft and who we can expect to be taken in the first few rounds.
Draft EXTRA: NFL Network Producer Charlie Yook
April 21, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes - 8.39 MBCharlie Yook joins us to discuss the most unique aspects of this year's virtual draft. Charlie has overseen the draft programming on the NFL Network for several seasons, and this year has been instrumental in producing the multi-network NFL Draft Broadcast that will air on NFL Network, ESPN, and ABC this Thursday at 5:00 PM. He joins the Professor to chat about the specific challenges that this year's draft process will present to teams, networks, and the NFL. ...
Bob Glauber on the 2020 NFL Season
April 17, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 9.04 MBBob Glauber, president of the Pro Football Writers of America, and writer for Newsday NY joins the Professor to discuss the state of the 2020 NFL season, and what might happen due to the coronavirus.
The Seahawks Off-Season with Jake Heaps
April 10, 2020 21:25 - 26 minutes - 11.5 MBToday we sit down with 710's own Jake Heaps. Jake played quarterback at the college level and on an NFL roster. He has a unique insight to the draft and relationship with many people on the Seahawks. We sit down with him to chat about everything that's been going on during the Seahawks off-season.
Analyzing the State of the NFL with Dan Graziano
April 02, 2020 19:42 - 20 minutes - 8.65 MBThe world of sports is in a very strange place right now, and Dan Graziano joins the podcast to talk about what is going on in the NFL, the new CBA that the NFLPA and Owners voted on a few weeks ago, and much more.
What is going on in Houston? With Jared Dubin
March 26, 2020 20:00 - 20 minutes - 8.62 MBToday, the Professor sits down with Jared Dubin of CBSsports.com to discuss the puzzling direction of the Houston Texans over the course of this off-season, and what type of clash might be ahead for Bill O'Brien and Deshaun Watson. Then, they dissect an interesting dichotomy of quarterback salaries in the league, with the NFC having significantly higher paid quarterbacks than the AFC.
Coronavirus and it's impact on the sports world with Bill Williamson
March 13, 2020 17:41 - 19 minutes - 8.39 MBIn a different episode than normal, the Professor sits down with Bill Williamson of SB Nation to discuss the unique time in the world of sports due to the outbreak of Coronavirus. The pandemic has seeped into the sports world in a way that we have never seen before, and it has had an unprecedented impact on sports leagues around the United States and the world.
The fascinating timing of the new CBA with Dan Wetzel
March 05, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.53 MBToday on Schooled, we sit down with Dan Wetzel from Yahoo! Sports to talk about the importance and impact of the new NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, and why the deal needed to get done now. There are many variables outside of sports that are hugely affected NFL revenue, and Dan explains why both sides were extremely motivated to move quickly, and into next season with a brand new deal.
What to expect in the off-season with Will Brinson
February 21, 2020 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.45 MBWill Brinson from CBS Sports joins the Professor to talk about everything that might happen during the NFL off-season. With the combine just around the corner, and free agency and the draft coming up, Will and John talk about possible landing spots for the biggest free agents and draft prospects.
A Hall of Fame career with Steve Hutchinson
February 12, 2020 23:00 - 20 minutes - 8.86 MBThough the wait was a little longer than he had hoped, Steve Hutchinson was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the class of 2020. On Schooled with the Professor, we were able to go deep into his incredible career as a guard. From the first day he lined up as a Seahawk, Hutchinson was a dominating presence on the offensive line. As he described, a lot of defensive players who liked to talk didn’t say much when they played Hutchinson. Those who went against him kn...
Quarterback Market in Free Agency with Jason Gay
February 07, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.58 MBThe Professor, John Clayton, is joined by Jason Gay, writer for the Wall Street Journal to discuss the state of the quarterback market in free agency this year. Is there still a demand for aging quarterbacks in the second stage of their career? John and Jason dive deep on the available quarterbacks this year, and what we might expect to see out of their decisions
SCHOOLED EXTRA - With Troy Vincent
February 01, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 3.41 MBTroy Vincent joins the Professor on Schooled! for a quick extra from Radio Row in Miami. They discuss young players in the NFL, and John gets an overview of how Troy feels about the state of the game.
Kenny Mayne on Injuries and Rehabilitation
January 31, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 3.31 MBJohn's old friend and mentor Kenny Mayne joins the Professor to discuss some injuries and forward thinking rehabilitation methods.
The Difficulty of Winning the Super Bowl with Robert Klemko
January 24, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.35 MBHow hard is it to win a Super Bowl? In light of the retirement of Eli Manning, a two-time Super Bowl Champion, John sits down with Robert Klemko, investigative sports journalist for the Washington Post. John and Robert discuss the level of difficulty in winning the big game once, let alone multiple times, and what impact that has on the likelihood a player will get inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The Impact of Retiring Early with David Fleming
January 17, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.22 MBThe Professor sits down with David Fleming, senior writer for ESPN to discuss the recent trend of NFL players retiring earlier in their career rather than waiting too long. Luke Keuchly, Andrew Luck, and Doug Baldwin are all examples in the last calendar year that have walked away from the game with more football left in their tank. Will this trend continue? How will it impact the quality of the NFL game that fans are watching on the field?
The XFL Rules are set, with Ryan Gustafson
January 10, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 7.82 MBThe XFL season is just around the corner, and with a new league comes a new set of rules for the familiar game of football. Seattle Dragons President, Ryan Gustafson, sits down with us to talk about everything that will be different about this fast-paced version of the game that we all know and love.
The State of Officiating in the NFL with Kevin Seifert
January 02, 2020 21:00 - 22 minutes - 10 MBOfficiating has been a major topic this year in the NFL. The NFL installed a coach challenge system for pass interference that has created nothing but controversy and confusion this year as to what is interference and what isn’t interference. Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com joins us on Schooled with the Professor to go through this season of change. We start off by discussing officiating in general this year. The officials agreed to a five-year extension but there could be as ...
A year into hitting the reset button in Arizona with Kent Somers
December 18, 2019 23:00 - 19 minutes - 8.55 MBEven though no one expected the Arizona Cardinals to be good this year, they remain one of the most interesting teams in football. They surprised everyone by signing Kliff Kingsbury as head coach and then drafted Kyler Murray with the first pick in the draft. On Schooled with the Professor, we break down the Cardinals season with Arizona Republic’s Kent Somers. Somers has covered the Cardinals for many years as a beat writer and now as a columnist. We go in depth about t...
Changing times in Carolina with Jake Delhomme
December 11, 2019 23:00 - 20 minutes - 8.85 MBThe Carolina Panthers have been one of the biggest disappointments of the 2019 season. They were thought to be a solid playoff contender but losing Cam Newton after two games changed that. Also, owner David Tepper decided to move on from longtime head coach Ron Rivera. We take a big look at the Panthers on Schooled with the Professor with former Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme. Jake helped the Panthers go to the Super Bowl back in 2003 and now he’s working as an analy...
A tale of two Los Angeles football teams with Sam Farmer
December 04, 2019 23:43 - 19 minutes - 8.62 MBWhy have the Rams been able to latch on to the sports fan base in Los Angeles quicker than the Chargers? This week on Schooled, I'm joined by Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times as we go in depth as to why one franchise has more stable footing than other. Were there any truth to the rumors the Chargers were looking internationally for their next home? We also take a look at what the reason is for the Rams' up and down season. We get Schooled this week by Sam Farmer. ...
Larry Fitzgerald Sr.
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.39 MBIt’s Thanksgiving week and it’s time to be thankful. It’s time for family, friends, food and football. One thing we can be thankful for is Larry Fitzgerald Sr.’s gift to football. He has been a sports writer for years and is the father of NFL future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald...one of the great gentlemen in sports. Larry Sr. lives in Minnesota and has covered the Vikings for decades. He joins us on Schooled with the Professor to talk about the Vikings, the NFC West and the Seaha...
Giving thanks for football and family with Larry Fitzgerald Sr.
November 27, 2019 21:00 - 20 minutes - 9.4 MBIt’s Thanksgiving week and it’s time to be thankful. It’s time for family, friends, food and football. One thing we can be thankful for is Larry Fitzgerald Sr.’s gift to football. He has been a sports writer for years and is the father of NFL future Hall of Fame receiver Larry Fitzgerald...one of the great gentlemen in sports. Larry Sr. lives in Minnesota and has covered the Vikings for decades. He joins us on Schooled with the Professor to talk about the Vikings, the N...
The next wave of star quarterbacks with NFL Network's Steve Mariucci
November 20, 2019 23:00 - 15 minutes - 6.69 MBThe NFL is undergoing an amazing change. About 18 teams have quarterbacks who are 26 years old or younger. Many of those quarterbacks are runners, making it tough on defensive coordinators to figure out how to stop them. Steve Mariucci of the NFL Network joins us on Schooled to talk about the changing quarterback landscape. We discuss whether it’s better to plan man coverage or zone coverage to stop these running quarterbacks. So far, no one has figured out how to stop J...
Putting NFL officiating under review with Kevin Seifert
November 13, 2019 23:31 - 20 minutes - 8.93 MBNFL officiating is under review more than any time I can remember. Kevin Seifert from ESPN.com joins me on Schooled to figure what is going on. The big concern is whether the pool of future officials is shrinking. There have been seven ref changes over the past two years and it could bleed into next season as talk of 10 to 20 officials possibly departing. We dig deep into officiating on Schooled
Catching Up with Lions Great Herman Moore
November 06, 2019 23:00 - 16 minutes - 6.95 MBIt’s always great to catchup with former Detroit Lions wide receiver Herman Moore and talk about the evolution of the wide receiver position. He joins us on Schooled this week. Moore came into the league in 1991 as a first-round pick of the Lions. At 6-4, 210 pounds, Moore started a trend in which the NFL got bigger and taller at wide receiver. On Schooled, he discusses how receivers have gotten faster in recent years. He also talks about how the defenseless receiver ru...
Midpoint grades with the NFL Network's Mike Silver
October 30, 2019 23:05 - 20 minutes - 8.91 MBWe’ve reached the halfway mark of the NFL season, so it was time to get a great perspective on what’s happened over the last eight weeks. Mike Silver of the NFL Network joins us on Schooled to break it all down. Silver started covering the San Francisco 49ers in the newspaper world back in 1989 so he was the perfect person to talk about how the 49ers have ascended from the second worst team in football to a 7-0 start. We talk about the offense, the defense and the great ...
D. Orlando Ledbetter on Dan Quinn's job security and Matt Ryan's health
October 23, 2019 21:13 - 20 minutes - 8.99 MBWhat has happened to the Atlanta Falcons? Thought to be a Super Bowl contender, the Falcons are 1-6 and are giving up more points than any team in the NFL. On Schooled with the Professor, we try to get some answers. We link up with our buddy D. Orlando Ledbettter, long time Falcons beat writer for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He answers the question whether Dan Quinn is coaching for his job this Sunday. He tells us how owner Arthur Blank has handled the horrible sea...
Former NFL GM and personnel director Vinny Cerrato on the dynamic Ravens offense and Earl Thomas' fit in Baltimore
October 16, 2019 21:20 - 19 minutes - 8.38 MBThe Baltimore Ravens have been one of the better success stories in the NFL early in 2019. Last year, John Harbaugh decided to bench Joe Flacco and go with rookie Lamar Jackson. The Ravens made the playoffs and Harbaugh got a well-earned contract extension. This year, Jackson has gotten better as a runner and a quarterback and the Ravens lead the AFC North with a 4-2 records. On Schooled this week, we caught up with Vinny Cerrato to get the full story on the Ravens and t...
Getting a gauge on the Browns with Mary Kay Cabot
October 10, 2019 23:21 - 18 minutes - 7.93 MBThe Cleveland Browns have been one of the biggest mysteries in the NFL this season. Projected to be the team that could win the AFC North, the Browns have struggled to a 2-3 start and are scoring a little over 14 points a game even with the addition of Odell Beckham Jr. to go with Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry and Nick Chubb. To get an education on the Browns for Schooled with the Professor, we dialed up Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Mary Kay discusses th...
Mina Kimes and The Professor deep dive on the Rams' struggles during the season's first quarter
October 02, 2019 21:00 - 18 minutes - 8.1 MBThe Seattle Seahawks play the Los Angeles Rams Thursday night in one of the most important games of the year. Are the Rams still in total control of the NFC West as they have been since Sean McVay started coaching them? Are the Seahawks ready to challenge them for the division title? In one of the best football discussions we’ve had on Schooled, Mina Kimes from ESPN joins us to answer those questions. Mina knows the Seahawks from doing many stories on the players over th...
Ron Wolfley breaks down the Air Raid and the Arizona Cardinals
September 25, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 9.55 MBWant an education on the Arizona Cardinals Air Raid Offense? On Schooled with the Professor, we talk to Ron Wolfley, who works on the Cardinals broadcast. Wolfley gives an explanation of what the offense looks like. Instead of the Air Raid, he suggests it should called the Pro Raid because they to have some use of a tight end, something that isn’t done in many college Air Raid offenses. For the most part, the Cardinals line up in four- and five-receiver sets. Like the o...
Author Craig Ellenport on his new book: NFL 100: The Greatest Moments of the NFL’s Century
September 18, 2019 23:00 - 22 minutes - 9.89 MBCraig Ellenport wrote NFL 100:The Greatest Moments of the NFL’s Century to reflect the most memorable and historic moments of the NFL and we discuss it on Schooled. The 1958 Championship game between the Baltimore Colts and the New York Giants was No. 1. That overtime game won by Colts quarterbacks Johnny Unitas put the NFL on the map with television audiences. No. 2 was Joe Namath guaranteeing a Super Bowl win over Baltimore, that prompted the No. 3 story, which was th...
Former Steelers QB- Charlie Batch previews Seahawks vs Steelers
September 12, 2019 20:00 - 19 minutes - 8.37 MBThe Seahawks barely got by a Cincinnati team that most people thought would only win six games and The Pittsburgh Steelers lost by 30 points in New England. What happened to the Steelers? I get a chance to get back to Pittsburgh Sunday to watch a Steeler team that I covered for around 15 years, as they host the Seahawks. So, on Schooled with the Professor, we wanted to get a detailed look at the team. We check in with former Detroit Lions and Steelers quarterback Charl...
Andrew Brandt on NFL cuts and big deals for Elliott and Goff
September 04, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 9.41 MBThe final NFL cuts were filled with surprising activity. The Houston Texans and head coach Bill O’Brien made some of the most trades in recent years. The Seahawks acquired Jadeveon Clowney on the cheap. On Schooled with the Professor we caught up Andrew Brandt from MMQB to review what happened. We break down the Clowney trade and discuss the difficulties of having a head coach act as the general manager. We discuss the impact of adding Clowney to the Seahawks defense an...