Peter King joins Kevin Clark for an in-depth conversation about his remarkable career covering the NFL and the stories featured in his new book, The Game. King takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the most memorable moments and personalities he has encountered throughout his career. He explains when he first realized Tom Brady had the mentality and work ethic to become an all-time great, shares an incredible story about Brady staying late at the Patriots facility to work on his game, and explains why he sees Patrick Mahomes as the heir to Brady. King also breaks down the story behind Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs’ legendary “Wasp” play in Super Bowl LIV, including his conversations with Andy Reid about how the play was developed. He discusses what makes Reid such a fascinating coach and why asking smart, genuine questions can open doors with even the most guarded football figures. The conversation also covers King’s early days as a reporter, how he built a relationship with Bill Parcells, the importance of getting reps as a young journalist, and the advice he would give to anyone trying to make it in sports media today. He also shares some of the wildest stories from his career, including encounters with Michael Irvin and James Harrison. Finally, King weighs in on the NFL’s defensive pass interference rule, the possibility of an 18-game season, player safety and what he would change about the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
