The Ryen Russillo Podcast Yanks Pack Up the Sox, the Strange 4-0 Eagles, and Fixing the Ravens With Kevin Clark. Plus, Is Kyle Shanahan a $30M coach?
Oct 3, 2025
Kevin Clark, an ESPN football reporter and analyst, joins to dive deep into NFL strategies and coaching insights. They discuss Kyle Shanahan's brilliance in quarterback maximization and debate whether he should be compensated as a top-tier coach. The conversation touches on the surprising statistics of the undefeated Eagles and the challenges facing the Ravens against the Texans. Clark also evaluates the Bucs' potential and the Chargers' offensive line issues. Plus, there's a humorous Life Advice segment tackling dating logistics.
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Growing Out Of Devastating Fanhood
- Ryen describes being less devastated by the Red Sox loss now that he's older and has other priorities.
- He recalls the 2004 Red Sox win shaping how earlier losses felt unbearable when younger.
Shanahan Turns QBs Into Top-Tier Players
- Kevin Clark argues Kyle Shanahan consistently creates efficient, top-tier quarterback performances.
- Clark suggests Shanahan's ability to maximize QBs could be worth paying coach-level money.
Pay Coaches For Created Quarterback Value
- Consider paying elite coordinators like quarterback developers far more to retain them.
- Owners who capture that value might justify paying coaches a portion of the quarterback upgrade they produce.