The Rich Eisen Show

Rich reacts to Cam Newton rejoining the Carolina Panthers in the wake of Sam Darnold’s shoudler injury and explains why their NFC South rival Saints might regret not scooping up the former NFL MVP themselves. Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith tells Rich how the addition of the multi-talented Cordarrelle Patterson has bolstered Atlanta’s offense, why rookie TE Kyle Pitts will soon be a star in the NFL, how the team addressed the mental health break taken by WR Calvin Ridley, what he’s learned during his first two months as an NFL head coach, and his reaction to Cam Newton re-joining their NFC South rival Panthers.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team naming Mike White their starting QB for Week 10 against the Bills and what that could mean for #2 overall pick Zach Wilson if White balls out vs Buffalo.    Actor Bill Pullman and Rich discuss his Buffalo origins and if he’s as die-hard an NFL fan as the rest of Bills Mafia, what it was like working with comedy legend Mel Brooks on ‘Spaceballs,’ and shares some great stories about ‘Independence Day’ and ‘While You Were Sleeping’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’   Michigan alum Rich tries to make sense of the latest College Football Playoff rankings that has his Wolverines ranked ahead of Michigan State despite losing their head-to-head meeting against the Spartans just two weeks ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich hands out this weeks ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth Award’ to University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners running back Sincere McCormick.     NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran tells Rich why the Patriots are “definitely interested” in free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr, how Bill Belichick turned things around in New England after a bumpy start to the season, and why the Pats’ coaching staff is not easing up in Mac Jones despite the rookie’s promising start to his NFL career.  (timestamp).      Rich and Brockman react to the fact that none of the 6 finalists for the American League and National League MVP Awards were on a playoff team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down Odell Beckham Jr’s top three teams and says why the Packers, Saints and Chiefs all make sense for the free agent WR.   San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle tells Rich why he remains optimistic despite the Niners’ disappointing 3-5 start, what NOT to say to Rams All-Pro DT Aaron Donald during a game, why the NFL needs to be more consistent when enforcing Taunting, and more.   Rich reacts to the NFL announcing that they are backing the controversial Taunting penalty on Bears’ LB Cassius Marsh thrown by referee Tony Corrente, and explains what that is a HUGE mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jane Skinner Goodell and Rich discuss her new podcast and TV show ‘Earnin’ It: The NFL’s Forward Progress’ on the league’s expanding opportunities for women and minorities.    Actor C. Thomas Howell tells Rich how he launched his acting career by landing a role in ‘E.T. The Extra-terrestrial’ by smoking a cigarette for Steven Spielberg, and what happened behind the scenes during the filming of his portrayal of ‘Ponyboy’ in Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Outsiders’ in game of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ and reveals why that unforgettable chemistry between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in ‘Dirty Dancing’ almost didn’t happen because of something that happened previously when they were making ‘Red Dawn.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones sounding off on the Cowboys blowout loss to the Broncos and wonder if the owner’s critical comments could snowball into a divisive issue on the locker room. FOX Sports’ NFL Rules Analyst and former NFL VP of Officiating Dean Blandino and Rich discuss the controversial Taunting flag thrown by referee Tony Corrente on Bears LB Cassius Marsh and the subsequent hip-check that aided the Steelers in their Monday Night Football win over Chicago and how the NFL can make refs more accountable, and if the league should expand it’s de facto use of “Sky Judge” reviews to prevent longer replay review delays.  Rich weighs in on the Corrente controversy and says why the NFL would be making a big mistake by publicly backing the ref’s controversial Taunting flag.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Steelers’ Monday Night Football win that puts them right in the thick of things near the top of the crowded AFC North standings and explains why Bears fans should be encouraged by the big step up rookie QB Justin Fields took despite taking the “L.” Rich weighs in on the controversial Taunting flag thrown by referee Tony Corrente on Bears LB Cassius Marsh that ended up playing a prominent role in the Steelers’ win. Bears Hall of Famer Dick Butkus tells Rich (in NO UNCERTAIN TERMS) why Chicago’s offensive line is doing Justin Fields ZERO favors, and why he’s no fan of the NFL’s crackdown on Taunting, shares some amazing stories from behind-the-scenes of filming one of those iconic “Tastes Great/Less Filling” Miller Lite commercials, and reflects on his surprisingly wide-ranging acting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cardinals quarterback Colt McCoy and Rich discuss filling in for the injured Kyler Murray and leading Arizona to road win over NFC West rival San Francisco 49ers, why the team is not looking too far in the future when it comes to their Super Bowl chances, his advice for Baker Mayfield and young quarterbacks coming into the NFL, and if there’s a friendly rivalry between him (a Texas Longhorns alum) and head coach Kliff Kingsbury (a Texas Tech alum.) Rich gloats over his backing of Baker Mayfield in the wake of the Browns’ drubbing of AFC North rival Bengals. And we do mean “GLOATS.” A lot. Really a lot.   In the wake of Jordan Love’s mostly forgettable NFL starting debut Rich has some advice for Packers fans who might be freaking out a little bit about Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay.   Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour airing their fantasy basketball dirty laundry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Peter King tells Rich why this has been the craziest week in recent NFL history including the trading of Von Miller, Aaron Rodgers’ controversial comments, the Henry Ruggs III tragedy along with some highly-unexpected results on the field, why the Browns releasing Odell Beckham Jr. was “overdue,” and which team took the biggest step backward with an ugly loss this week (ahem, Bengals). In his weekly ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weights in on if the Titans are the AFC’s top team, if Matthew Stafford can take the Rams deep in the playoffs, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers, if the Chargers can supplant the Chiefs as kings of the AFC West, If the Patriots will beat the Bills to regain AFC East supremacy, if Cowboys fans should brace for an early playoff exit, and more!    Rich and the guys weigh in on the 49ers’ disappointing season and if Kyle Shanahan should be on the hot seat, and why they have ZERO confidence in the Minnesota Vikings who keep losing games they should be winning. Learn

Rich recaps the INSANE NFL Week 9 results that saw the Derrick Henry-less Titans knock off the Rams on the road, the Jags taking down the Buffalo Bills, and the Broncos’ shocking demolition of the Cowboys in Dallas. Patriots Lineback Matthew Judon and Rich discuss how he’s adjusted to and is thriving under Bill Belichick’s “Do Your Job” approach after coming over from the Baltimore Ravens, how impressed he’s been with Pats’ QB Mac Jones and the reasons behind his impressive rookie season so far, and more. Rich explains why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers might be the biggest winners of NFL Week 9 despite not playing because of the losses by their NFC rivals Saints, Rams, and Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ covid-19 vaccination comments on ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ saying he’s “profoundly disappointed” in the Green Bay Packers QB.   TJ Jefferson dips into his ‘Big Ass Grab Bag’ for this week’s Top 5: the Most Useless Candies and Chips.   Emmy-nominated actor/comedian Tracy Morgan and Rich discuss their beloved Knicks’ return to relevance, his former career at the original Yankee Stadium where he sold souvenirs and other, um, certain goods to pinstripe fans, and reveals how he beat out Stephen Colbert for a spot on Saturday Night Live in the latest round of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ and the new season of his TBS comedy ‘The Last OG.’   Chris Brockman, riding an unprecedented hot streak, offers up his NFL Week 9 ‘Sneaky Good Games’ including the Ravens vs Vikings, Falcons vs Saints, and Packers vs Chiefs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich sits down with his friend and former colleague, NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The two men take a deep dive into their days at the University of Michigan and the journey that led them to their respected positions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Jets’ Thursday Night Football loss to the Colts that saw yet another QB injury, this one to promising rookie backup Mike White which leads to a desperate plea to the football gods to stop punishing his favorite team.   7-time Emmy Award nominee Michael C. Hall tells Rich why he’s reviving his iconic Dexter Morgan role for Showtime’s ‘Dexter: New Blood,’ his favorite memories of growing up an NC State and Redskins fan in the 1980’s, and what it was like being part of HBO’s iconic series ‘Six Feet Under.’    Current undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez tells Rich what his upcoming fight against Caleb Plant means for his boxing legacy, if he regrets fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. so early in his career, if Logan and Jake Paul are good for boxing, and if he would ever take on an MMA fighter in the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Browns announcing they are releasing Odell Beckham Jr. and breaks down some possible landing spots for the talented-but-diva-ish WR including the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers.   Steelers All-Pro LB TJ Watt tells Rich why he enjoys and embraces his role as Pittsburgh’s defensive playmaker, how impressed he is with rookie RB Najee Harris, how head coach Mike Tomlin uses some well-placed jabs to motivate him, and if it’s true that he thinks he could, right now, go back to college and lead a school to a national championship while playing defense AND quarterback.   Rich reacts to the seemingly ageless Adrian Peterson coming off the couch to play for the Tennessee Titans this Sunday in the wake of Derrick Henry’s foot injury where he’ll face the Rams and their newest player, All-Pro LB Von Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Jets vs Colts on Thursday Night Football and heatedly tells Chris Brockman and TJ while he’ll be truly happy if rookie backup Mike White has another stellar game and gives New York a “high class problem” by having another talented young QB to compete with #2 overall draft pick Zach Wilson.  ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith tells Rich why Packers QB Aaron Rodgers deserves all the heat and criticism coming his way for misleading the media and fans about his vaccination status and possibly violating the NFL’s Covid-19 protocols, and says why the Browns have played a significant role in the underutilization of Odell Beckham Jr. in Cleveland that’s resulted in their current standoff.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Rams All-Pro WR Torry Holt and Rich discuss Isaac Bruce’s Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement, Cooper Kupp’s record-setting season, Von Miller joining the Rams, if Tom Brady and the Bucs are the only thing standing between L.A. and a return to the Super Bowl, and why critics who think Browns WR Odell Beckham Jr. is washed up are way off base. Rich reacts to the poignant comments from Raiders quarterback Derek Carr who addressed the tragic loss of life as a result of Henry Ruggs III’s car crash in Las Vegas this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ Covid-19 status and says the Packers QB will have plenty of questions waiting for him upon his return, and comments on day two of Odell Beckham Jr. being told to stay at home by the Cleveland Browns and wonders if not having him on the field is truly in the team’s best interests. Bally Sports NFL Reporter Michael Silver and Rich discuss the “weird staredown” between the Browns and Odell Beckham Jr. and what options Cleveland has with the talented-but-difficult wide receiver, Aaron Rodgers’ positive Covid-19 status and the resulting on-field and off-field implications, and why the Texans and Dolphins were not able to pull off a deal for Deshaun Watson before the NFL Trade Deadline. Rich and the guys STILL can’t believe the Rams landed Von Miller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson tells Rich how he reacted to the news that foot injury has ended Derrick Henry’s pursuit of his single-season NFL rushing record and why if it that mark is ever eclipsed in a 17-game season there should be no asterisk in the record books, and why he was wowed by the Rams trading for All-Pro LB Von Miller.     Rich breaks down the latest developments in the Odell Beckham Jr-Cleveland Browns saga and compares it to when Terrell Owens was sent home by the Eagles during his playing career, and reacts to Matt LaFleur’s press conference addressing Aaron Rodgers being out due to a positive Covid-19 test and remarks on the hurdles the Packers’ head coach has overcome in leading Green Bay to a 7-1 record. The guys critique the first College Football Playoff rankings this season and say which teams (Cincinnati and Oklahoma) deserved more respect from the CFP committee.   Rich and TJ wrap up the hour with some heated, but good-natured trolling of the Dallas Cowboys and New York

Los Angeles Rams General Manager Les Snead tells Rich how the Von Miller trade came about and why he’s willing to gamble the team’s draft future for the chance to win a Super Bowl now, and how head coach Sean McVay reacted to the trade and how he’ll utilize the All-Pro pass rusher in the Rams’ already-formidable defense. FOX Sports NFL Analyst Mark Sanchez tells Rich how Packers’ backup Jordan Love can make the most of his chance to impress when he starts in place of the Covid-positive Aaron Rodgers, reveals the story behind that infamous game his rookie season when TV cameras caught him eating a hot dog on the sidelines, why the Odell Beckham Jr-Baker Mayfield dynamic has mostly fizzled in Cleveland, and why his alma mater USC is likely to throw A LOT of money at their next head coach. Rich hands out this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Notre Dame offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers missing Sunday’s Packers-Chiefs games due to a positive Covid test and what that could mean (if anything) for backup and heir apparent Jordan Love, and reacts to the latest on the Odell Beckham Jr-Browns drama in Cleveland. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the on-field and off-field implications of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers contracting Covid-19, the latest drama between Odell Beckham Jr. and the Cleveland Browns, why the Dolphins were unable to pull off a trade for Deshaun Watson and why they’ll face a more crowded field of suitors now for the embattled QB, the Saints’ options at QB after Jameis Winston’s season-ending knee injury and WR Michael Thomas also being lost for the season, and Giants RB Saquon Barkley testing positive for Covid. Comedian Sarah Tiana, Chris Brockman’s significant other, calls in to celebrate her beloved Atlanta Braves winning their first World Series since 1995. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices