The Rich Eisen Show

Guest host Ryan Leaf reflects on his long journey from NFL flameout to recovering addict and the mental toll of expectations and adulation on athletes. NFL Network host Rachel Bonnetta tells Ryan Leaf what her first-ever NFL Combine is like, why she’s excited the NFL is making it more fun and game-like with the presence of fans near the field for the first time, and which event Peter King would excel at if there was a Combine for NFL journalists and broadcasters.  Ryan and the guys debate if Pitt QB Kenny Pickett’s small hand size (8.5” as measured at the Combine) will effect where he goes in the NFL Draft, reflect on how the Rams’ big gamble on Matthew Stafford paid off, and why QB’s like Aaron Rodgers are more willing to work their leverage to work trades or get fat new contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 01:30- James Harden's impact on Sixers' title chances. 14:45- Ja Morant is awesome. 22:30- Worried about the Warriors? 26:20- Lakers getting boo'd/ Westbrook and LeBron. Follow the guys here : Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine in Indianapolis where he tells guest host Ryan Leaf how he and Miami Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel pulled off the Great Coaching Cliché Caper of 2022 at the NFL Combine, what whisperings about the league’s QB carousel he’s hearing behind the scenes and more.  Ryan takes a call from someone who played football and basketball against him in high school and shares some larger-than-life stories about the teenage backboard-breaking phenom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Chris Brockman break down the jumbled NFL QB puzzle and explain why Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Garoppolo, Tua Tagovailoa and other quarterbacks could re-shape the league’s landscape this off-season, debate where Carson Wentz would be the best fit if he and the Colts part ways, and says why Jimmy Garoppolo will be a starting QB in the NFL next year wherever he ends up playing.   The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Ryan why we’re suddenly seeing TV networks for over big money for NFL announcing booths like Troy Aikman’s $90M deal with ESPN, why he still thinks Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are headed for a divorce, and how similar/different the Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson contract negotiations are going.  Ryan ends the hour making his pitch to Jeff Bezos to become the Thursday Night Football booth analyst when TNF moves to Amazon Prime next fall (with TJ and Brockman serving as way-too-intrusive sideline reporters). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Chris Brockman run through the latest developments in the NFL and on the anniversary of Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record 100-point game they discuss which NFL single-game record is most unbreakable: receiving yards (336), passing yards (554), rushing yards (296), or sacks (7). Ryan tells his behind-the-scenes account of how his NFL Combine experience went prior to the 1998 NFL Draft and why things went terribly wrong from that point on. Ryan weighs in on Kyler Murray’s issues with the Arizona Cardinals and says the disgruntled QB’s resume to this point doesn’t warrent the huge extension he’s trying to leverage out of the Cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman argue over whether the San Francisco 49ers should pursue a trade for Tom Brady and what the compensation for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should be. Emmy-winning writer/actor/director/producer Ben Stiller and Rich discuss his new Apple TV+ series ‘Severance’ and reveals how he was able to land a star-studded cast that included John Turturro and Academy Award winner Christopher Walken, if he was truly intimidated filming that lie detector scene with Robert DeNiro in ‘Meet the Parents’ and reveals he actually had trouble pronouncing Brett Favre’s name in ‘There’s Something about Mary,’ and weighs in on the “rudderless” state of his beloved New York Knicks. Brockman breaks out a special NFL Combine edition of ‘What’s More Likely’ where Rich weighs in on if we’ll see a Mike Mamula workout wonder, more brooms or football-on-a-stick, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich re-examines the (LENGTHY) statement released by Kyler Murray’s agent and wonders if this weird, very public beef is just a prelude to the disgruntled QB asking for a trade if he doesn’t get an early long-term extension from the Arizona Cardinals. The MMQB’s Albert Brooks tells Rich how the top of the NFL Draft could shake out after this week’s NFL Combine, what Kyler Murray’s goals are by airing his dirty laundry with the Cardinals, if players forcing teams’ hands for earlier long term contracts is the new normal in the NFL, and if Lamar Jackson acting as his own agent has played a role in the lack of his contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys react to the news trickling out of Day 1 of the NFL Combine including Bruce Arians responding to Tom Brady’s retirement and speculation that TB12 might still opt for another NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Ja Morant’s jaw-dropping night where the Memphis Grizzlies guard threw down 52 points on the San Antonio Spurs, and says how his meteoric rise compares to the descending comet of the player drafted before him, Zion Williamson.  Denver Nuggets Head Coach Michael Malone tells Rich when Denver is expecting the return of injured stars Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr., what makes reigning NBA MVP Nikola Jokic so special, what he learned from spending his formative years going to work with his dad (a former coach for Syracuse and the Bad Boy Pistons), why he hopes NBA coaches NEVER go back to wearing suits during games, and what bringing a title to Denver would mean to him and the city.  Rich and the guys reflect back on the anniversary of then-Celtics head coach Rick Pitino’s infamous “Larry Bird ain’t walkin’ through that door” rant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Kyler Murray’s agent released that lengthy statement today that “doesn’t accomplish anything,” if the Cardinals would consider trading the disgruntled QB, why Aaron Rodgers deserves $50M per year from the Packers after winning back-to-back MVP awards, if the Seahawks will be dealing Russell Wilson this offseason, and how close Tom Brady came to joining Sean Payton on the Miami Dolphins.   Rich reacts to Derek Jeter resigning from the Miami Marlins and his parking spot at the team’s stadium being immediately coned off.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the addition of James Harden means the 76ers are now the favorites to win the East, if LeBron James deserved to be booed by Lakers fans during the team’s home blowout loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, what the Packers snub of Aaron Rodgers in their Abbey Road tweet means for the 4-time MVP’s future in Green Bay, if Kyler Murray’s odd social media tactics will pay off with a fat new contract, and if

Rich and the guys react to Daniel Jeremiah’s latest mock draft, preview the NFL Combine’s top storylines, and have a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of the Packers tweet about their upcoming London game using a photo of the Beatles’ famed Abbey Road photo using pics of Matt LaFleur and players, but not including Aaron Rodgers.   The Athletic’s Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick tells Rich what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the Los Angeles Lakers season of turmoil on and off the court, what the Lakers would have to do in the offseason to keep LeBron happy of if they should consider moving the 3-time MVP, says what the addition of James Harden means for the 76ers’ title chances, why the Pelicans could be a top-4 team in the West with a healthy Zion Williamson, and why the Nuggets will be a team to watch once the playoffs roll around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the “weird” statement released this morning by Kyler Murray’s agent in the latest head-scratching development in his very odd and very public beef with the team. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why he has the Jaguars drafting an offensive lineman #1 overall to protect Trevor Lawrence instead of one of the top edge rushers, why he only has two QBs going in the first round in his latest mock draft (Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, but not Matt Corral), and if the Arizona Cardinals should give in an pay Kyler Murray to end their public contract squabbles.  Rich reacts to the latest developments (lack thereof) in baseball’s CBA talks, and explains why there are two major reasons why the Cardinals should hesitate on paying Kyler Murray now rather than later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dallas Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parsons stops by the studio and tells Rich what it was like experiencing the highest of highs during his stellar rookie season and the lowest of lows in losing to the 49ers in the playoffs, how he mentally trains to become the best defensive player in the NFL, says why he’s hyped Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn is returning but reveals that he rarely speaks with Head Coach Mike McCarthy, also reveals that he’s lobbied Cowboys coaches to play offense, and jumps into Rich’s hosting chair for a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ where he weighs in on the Suns vs Warriors to win the NBA’s Western Conference, the Lakers vs Clippers chances to go on a winning run, if Tom Brady will unretire or join the broadcast booth, if Kyler Murray and the Cardinals can mend fences, and if the Cowboys can win the Super Bowl next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate what the Jacksonville Jaguars should do with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft and say how Jacksonville’s options mirror those of the Bengals a year ago when they opted to grab a weapon (Ja’Marr Chase) for Joe Burrow instead of a lineman (Penei Sewell) to protect him. Adventurer/Host/Author Bear Grylls tells Rich how far back his love for the outdoors goes and why he was reluctant to parlay that passion into a TV career, how much fun he had taping episodes of ‘Running Wild’ with Will Ferrell and Deion Sanders, why Drew Brees is perfectly suited for survival in the wild, what it was like to play mini ping pong in freezing temps vs tennis legend Roger Federer, and the inspiration behind his inspiring memoir ‘Never Give Up.’  Rich and the guys react to Russell Wilson removing “Seahawks” from his Twitter bio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in the Kyler Murray-Cardinals drama saying “there’s still no answer” from the disgruntled QB as to why he’s so publicly disgruntled.   New Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel tells Rich how he went from being a Broncos ball boy to an NFL head coach, if he can replicate the 49ers devastating run game in Miami and turn WR Jaylen Waddle into a Deebo Samuels-type threat out of the backfield, his thoughts on his new QB Tua Tagovailoa and his former QB in San Francisco Trey Lance, and why he’s promising to deliver Rich’s coach speak cliché trifecta in his upcoming NFL Combine press conference.  Rich breaks down the top 5 moments of the week including the Daytona 500, posterizing dunks and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stanford Head Coach David Shaw tells Rich why Ole Miss’ Matt Corral is the best QB in this year’s NFL Draft and how Oregon’s Kayvon Thibodeaux stacks up against Michigan’s Aiden Hutchinson as the Draft’s top edge rusher, why the Texans might have game in former Stanford QB Davis Mills, why Andrew Luck is living his best life and how he expects Christian McCaffrey to bounce back from another injury-plagued season, and if the rising impact of the Transfer Portal and NIL deals could lead him to bolt for the NFL at some point.   ‘Ted Lasso’ Emmy-nominated actor Nick Mohammed tells Rich how much he’s enjoying playing Nate the Great on the award-winning Apple TV+ show and if this could be the final season for the fan-favorite, heartwarming comedy. Rich make a big announcement about they year’s RunRichRun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rams OT Andrew Whitworth tells Rich what it’s been like celebrating L.A.’s Super Bowl LVI win over the Bengals and what it was like in the huddle as Matthew Stafford led them on the game-winning drive, what it meant to him being honored as the NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year, if he thinks Aaron Donald and Sean McVay will return and “run it back” next season, and how hockey hall of famer Wayne Gretzky might have changed his mind about retiring after 16 years in the NFL. Rich reacts to reports that Troy Aikman is leaving FOX Sports to join ESPN’s Monday Night Football booth and how that could have a ripple effect on Rams Head Coach Sean McVay’s decision whether or not to retire and try his hand as a TV analyst.  Rich and the guys react to ESPN’s Dianna Russini saying Aaron Rodgers wants $50 Million per year from the Packers and if the 4-time NFL MVP would be worth such a high cost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the latest news surround Aaron Rodger’ status with the Packers including a report that Green Bay has multiple offers on the table if the 4-time MVP asks for a trade. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how real the possibility is that the Bucs will turn to Blaine Gabbert to be their starting QB next season or if they could be in the mix for Russell Wilson, Carson Wentz or Teddy Bridgewater, why Bruce Arians wouldn’t welcome Jameis Winston back, and if there’s any chance Tom Brady could change his mind on retirement and return to Tampa for the 2022 season. ESPN NFL Reporter Dianna Russini tells Rich that Aaron Rodgers is seeking $50 Million annually from the Packers and could retire if he doesn’t get it, and what the timeline for the 4-time NFL MVP’s decision could look like. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports College Basketball Reporter and Senior Writer for The Athletic Seth Davis tells Rich why Michigan and the Big Ten got it right with Juwan Howard’s suspension for instigating a postgame brawl, explains what in the world a “Quad 1 Win” is and how they factor into bubble teams making the NCAA Tournament or watching March Madness from home on their TV.  Acclaimed TV writer/producer (The Office/The Good Place) Michael Schur (AKA Twitter’s ‘Ken Tremendous’) tells Rich how his sports blogging site Fire Joe Morgan started out as a lark among his close friends, what it was like sharing an office with Tracy Morgan during his ‘Saturday Night Live’ days, says why he will never forgive the Red Sox for trading Mookie Betts, discusses his new humor book ‘How to Be Perfect’ that deals with handling life’s moral dilemmas, and reacts to the news about Tom Brady’s upcoming comedy movie. Rich and the guys react more to the announcement of Brady’s comedy movie and wonder how there could be NFL tie-ins with the cast of

The Fire Pit Collective golf writer Alan Shipnuck and Rich discuss the controversial comments made by Phil Mickelson in his new biography ‘Phil’ about the Saudi Golf League that led to the 6-time major winner stepping away from golf, why he expects Mickelson to return for the Masters and emerge from the controversy more popular than ever, and says the SGL is not dead in the water yet despite defections of big-name golfers like Bryson DeChambeau and others.  Rich and the guys discuss the Steelers murky future at QB and discuss Pittsburgh’s options to replace Ben Roethlisberger under center. In his weekly ‘2nd Take’ homage to Stephen A. Smith and ‘First Take’ Rich says if LeBron or Steph Curry is the face of the NBA, if LeBron is most to blame for the Lakers problems, if Michael Jordan or LeBron had a tougher path to championships, what Zion Williamson not, where he wants to see Aaron Rodgers playing next season,and if Mason Rudolph is more answer than question for the Steelers QB situation.  Learn more about y

Rich comments on the rapidly accelerating NFL QB carousel and weighs in on a report that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could turn to Blaine Gabbert (yes, Blaine Gabbert) as their starting QB to replace Tom Brady and the Steelers turning to Mason Rudolph to step in for the retired Ben Roethlisberger.  The Athletic Pittsburgh’s Ed Bouchette tells Rich why Aaron Rodgers wouldn’t make the Steelers a Super Bowl contender and why “there’s no chance” the team would trade for Deshaun Watson, what Brian Flores brings to Mike Tomlin’s coaching staff and if the Rooney Rule played a role in his hiring, and if we could see Jameis Winston in black and gold next season. Rich weighs in on Phil Mickelson’s “stunnng fall from grace” following his controversial comments about the Saudi Golf League that cost him sponsors and forced the 6-time major winner to step away from the game of golf. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices