The Rich Eisen Show

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Peter Schrager and Rich discuss the latest on the Deshaun Watson trade front and if a suspension from the NFL is imminent, if 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan deserves to be on the hot seat, if the Chiefs can stop the downward spiral on their season, why the Cardinals and Bengals have risen from the trash heap to legit contenders, and why the Jets could be losing a generation of fans if they keep up their losing ways.    Seahawks All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss a possible timeline for Russell Wilson’s return from his finger injury, the challenge presented by the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, his less-than-enthusiastic reception to the NFL’s Taunting crackdown, how he and the league have changed during his 10-year career, and what lies ahead for him after his playing days.   Rich reacts to the hot mess/can’t look away spectacle that was Illinois’ win over Penn State that was a whopping 9 Overtimes of ugly football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po

Rich recaps the Colts’ Sunday Night Football win over the 49ers and compares the divergent paths San Francisco and Indianapolis have taken of late due to the quarterback play from Carson Wentz and Jimmy Garoppolo.   Rich breaks down the landscape for a potential Deshaun Watson trade and ponders if the Niners would make a bold move to acquire the embattled Texans QB.    In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on topics including the Titans as the AFC’s best team, if the Chiefs will miss the playoffs, if the Bengals will win the AFC North and if Ja’Marr Chase is the best rookie WR since Randy Moss, if Niners HC Kyle Shanahan is on the hot seat, and if America is rooting for the Atlanta Braves to beat the Houston Astros in the World Series.     Rich and the guys debate whether or not the fan who gave back Tom Brady’s 600th TD pass ball in exchange for an autographed jersey did the right thing considering the ball could have fetched $500,000 at auction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc

In this episode Rich sits down with none other than "The Swami", ESPN Legend Chris Berman. Chris goes deep into his career beginnings and the path that led him to ESPN and how he became one of the most recognizable voices at ESPN and in the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer tells Rich how his former team the Bengals, led by Joe Burrow, have become a force to be reckoned with in the AFC North, why Tom Brady and the Buccaneers can even get better following their Super Bowl win, what it will take for Aaron Rodgers to stick around in Green Bay after this Packers’ season, what makes Kyler Murray the most exciting player in the NFL today. TJ Jefferson shares his weekly top 5, this time listing his 5 favorite ‘Seinfeld’ episodes.   Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his NFL Week 7 ‘Sneaky Good Games.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich updates the latest on Baker Mayfield’s shoulder injury, and comments on Tua Tagovailoa’s shaky stature in Miami and wonders just how committed the Dolphins are to the 2nd-year QB with a the possibility of a Deshaun Watson trade in their near future.  Jerome Bettis and Rich discuss the growing number of Pittsburgh Steelers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, what has impressed him about rookie RB Najee Harris, why Ben Roethlisberger’s struggles this season are not all his fault, and more.   Rich and Chris Brockman break down the Dodgers’ 11-2 thumping of the Braves in their NLCS Game 5. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich gloats over his prediction that Case Keenum would step in for the injured Baker Mayfield and lead the Browns to a Thursday Night Football win over the Broncos.   NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss the Browns pivotal Thursday Night Football win over the Denver Broncos with backup QB Case Keenum efficiently filling in for the injured Baker Mayfield, Cleveland’s chances to win the AFC given their injuries and the step back the Chiefs have taken so far this season with a porous defense, and why the 6-0 Cardinals look to be the team to beat in the NFC.   Rich comments on the latest developments in the Ben Simmons-76ers saga that reportedly has the embattled Sixers star taking a mental health break from basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down the comments from Eagles Center Jason Kelce who pulled no punches when slamming Sixers’ star Ben Simmons, while throwing a jab at Jacksonville Jaguars fans for good measure. Director Robert Townsend and Rich discuss the upcoming Netflix series ‘Colin in Black and White’ about the childhood of former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the origin story behind his 1987 directorial debut ‘Hollywood Shuffle’ and how he paid for the cult classic with his personal credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cleveland Browns Insider Nathan Zegura and Rich discuss the Browns facing the Broncos on Thursday Night Football without starting QB Baker Mayfield and why the defense must step up against Denver, and why he’s still a true believer in TJ Jefferson despite his failed ‘Price Is Right’ appearance.    Rich and the guys react to Broncos LB Von Miller guaranteeing he’ll get two sacks against the Cleveland Browns tonight.   Rich reacts to the Dodgers’ 3-1 NLCS hole to the Atlanta Braves and L.A.’s head-scratching use of Max Scherzer and Julio Urias.    Turner Sports’ MLB Analyst Ron Darling tells Rich how the Dodgers’ “mismanagement” of their stellar starting rotation has them on the brink of elimination against the Braves and why Atlanta could be in trouble if they don’t close out L.A. in Game 5, Eddie Rosario’s stellar NLCS, and how the Astros were able to get off the canvas against the Red Sox in their ALCS series. timestamp).   Rich and the guys react to Nick Saban showing his humorous side when a reporter on a

Rich reacts to the latest Baker Mayfield shoulder injury news and explains why haters of the Browns QB will be out en force tonight when Cleveland takes on the Broncos with backup Case Keenum.   With the rumor mills swirling around Deshaun Watston to the Dolphins, Rich goes to bat for Tua Tagovailoa and says why Miami might be jumping the gun on moving on from the 2nd-year QB. (Houston Chronicle columnist John McClain tells Rich how close the Texans are to trading embattled QB Deshaun Watson to the Dolphins and how many 1st-round picks Miami is willing to give up in the deal, and how the Astros went from looking like they were ready to bow out against the Red Sox to the brink of another World Series appearance. Rich grapples with a huge and possibly life-altering decision: does he return to rooting for the Knicks at the urging of his 10-year-old son after swearing off the franchise because of his hatred for team owner James Dolan?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ creator and star Larry David stops by the studio where he tells Rich why he would outlaw field goals and punting if he were to replace NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, why he would be a dynamic Offensive Coordinator for the New York Jets, how he’s constantly ruining takes by laughing during filming of improvised ‘Curb’ scenes, and what is the right and wrong thing to do in social situations we all experience like spoiler rules for movies and sports, ordering at the drive-thru, restaurant etiquette and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the Browns vs Broncos on Thursday Night Football and explains why Cleveland fans shouldn’t press the panic button with journeyman backup QB Case Keenum starting for the injured Baker Mayfield.    Rich presents this week’s ‘Gorilla Glue Toughest Player on Planet Earth’ award to Purdue WR David Bell who hauled in 11 catches for a whopping 240 yards in the Boilermakers’ upset of the 2nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes. Shams Charania, NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium, and Rich discuss the lack of chemistry issues between LeBron James, Russell Westbrook and Anthony Davis that led to the Lakers’ season-opening loss to Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, the Bucks’ blowout of the Nets and if Brooklyn will see Kyrie Irving suit up for them this season as he refused to get Covid-19 vaccinated, and if there’s any solution to the stalemate between the Philadelphia 76ers and disgruntled swingman Ben Simmons. (timestamp).   Rich, Brockman and TJ make their NBA predictions for the 2021-22 season for MVP

Rich recaps Russell Westbrook’s less-than-impressive/pretty bad regular season debut that saw the Lakers lose to Steph Curry’s Golden State Warriors, and explains why the Milwaukee Bucks still have something to prove to him despite winning an NBA title last season. Rich recaps the good (two dramatic late-inning home runs by the Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger and the Astros’ Jose Altuve) and the bad (horrendous home plate umpire balls and strikes calls) in the NLCS and ALCS.   ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss the Lakers’ chemistry issues with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Westbrook, how he would handle the Ben Simmons situation if he were running the Philadelphia 76ers and what advice he would give the embattled Sixers swingman if he were his agent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic discuss Rich LSU paying Ed Orgeron $17 Million to walk away as their head football coach and if the Tigers could lure Jumbo Fisher away from Texas A&M or Dabo Swinney away from Clemson, USC and Washington States head coaching vacancies, if benched Oklahoma Sooners QB Spencer Rattler would be better off transferring or entering the NFL Draft after this season, and the QB situation at the University of Michigan. Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL injury news with updates on the Browns’ backfield, Baker Mayfield’s non-throwing shoulder, and more!   Yankees fans Rich and Mike Del Tufo debate Red Sox fan Brockman on New York bringing back manager Aaron Boone on a 3-year extension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys break down Ben Simmons’ bad day that saw him get kicked out of practice by head coach Doc Rivers and suspended for the 76ers opening game for insubordination.    The Athletic’s Senior NBA Writer Sam Amick and Rich discuss Simmons beef with the 76ers and what options the team has moving forward and what kind of return they can get in a trade for the guard-forward, why the Suns are dragging their feet on an extension for up-and-coming big man Deandre Ayton, how Russell Westbrook will mesh with LeBron James and Anthony Davis on the Lakers, and if Klay Thompson can regain his old form for the Warriors when he returns from two devastating injuries the last two seasons. In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bengals chances to win the AFC North, why Patriots QB Mac Jones looks nothing like a rookie so far this season, who’s the frontrunner for the #1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and why defensive teams celebrating turnovers is not considered Taunting.   Learn more about your

 Rich recaps Titans RB Derrick Henry’s stellar, 3-touchdown game against the Bills and why he’s plowed his way into the NFL MVP conversation, and Tennessee’s thrilling Monday Night Football win over the Buffalo and Sean McDermott’s decision to go for the win on 4th and goal with a Josh Allen QB Sneak instead of settling for a game-tying FG that would have sent the game to OT. Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk tells Rich what makes Titans RB Derrick Henry by far the best running back in the NFL today, why the 6-0 Cardinals are no fluke, and that he fully believes in the 5-1 Baltimore Ravens but the 5-1 Dallas Cowboys still have something to prove. Rich reacts to embattled G/F Ben Simmons getting kicked out of the 76er’s practice today and suspended for the Sixers opening game for insubordination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his NFL Week 6 ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on whether or not the Raiders are the best team in the AFC West, if the Ravens are the best team in the AFC, how long the Cardinals can remain unbeaten, if Urban Meyer’s Week 6 win was enough to save his job, if the Giants should move on from Daniel Jones, and if we’ll see Cam Newton as an NFL starting QB again this season. ESPN NFL & College Football Analyst Dan Orlovsky tells Rich why he’s very concerned for the Browns following their blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals and why the Baker Mayfield-Odell Beckham Jr. dynamic has been far from dynamic on the field, which team among the Cardinals, Rams, Cowboys and Buccaneers is the best team in the NFC right now, if the Chiefs, Vikings and Steelers have turned a corner with their Week 6 Wins, how the 49ers and Saints will look coming off their bye weeks, why the Cincinnati Bearcats are the best College Football team he’s seen this season, and what the Michigan Wolverines must do on offense to fin

Rich rips the Dodgers’ mind-boggling decisions and overreliance on analytics that have resulted in the defending champions in a 2-0 hole against the Atlanta Braves in the NLCS. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss his biggest takeaways from the NFL’s Week 6, if Urban Meyer’s win over the Dolphins saved his job as Jaguars head coach, if the 1-5 Dolphins could turn to the Texans for a possible Deshaun Watson trade if they decide to move on from Tua Tagovailoa, if the 6-0 Arizona Cardinals are for real, and if that expected Aaron Rodgers-Packers divorce will actually turn out to be a reconciliation. Rich recaps the Ravens start-to-finish domination of the Chargers and says why Lamar Jackson could be on his way to a 2nd NFL MVP award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why the Cowboys are poised for a Super Bowl run after an impressive first 6 weeks of the season thanks to Dak Prescott on offense and the ball-hawking Trevon Diggs on defense, but why head coach Mike McCarthy might be the biggest obstacle keeping Dallas from winning another ring for Jerry Jones.   Rich recaps the two most impressive road wins in the NFL Week 6 from the Arizona Cardinals easily handling the Cleveland Browns and the Raiders brushing aside the Jon Gruden controversy with a 10-point win over AFC West rival Denver Broncos.   Rich comments on the Browns’ worrisome 2-game slide and rash of key injuries, and Broncos’ head coach Vic Fangio’s head-scratching use of the red challenge flag in their loss to the Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jim Nantz, the legendary voice of the NFL on CBS and The Masters, joins Rich Eisen for a candid discussion about his career and how he became one of the most recognizable voices in sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3, TJ Jefferson lists his all-time favorite sports trilogies including Muhammad Ali vs Joe Frazier, Magic Johnson vs Larry Bird and more.   Titans RB Derrick Henry tells Rich what his body feels like the day after a hard-hitting, 30-carry game in the NFL and if he’s concerned about his heavy workload this season which is on a record-setting pace, how he’s preparing to face the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, what All-Pro WR Julio Jones has brought to the team, and if he’s down with adopting Rich’s new nickname for him “The Diminisher.”   Chris Brockman offers up his “Sneaky Good Games” picks for NFL Week 6 while Rich lists his top “Under the Radar” games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices