The Rich Eisen Show

Jets fan Rich reacts to New York Head Coach Robert Saleh affirming that the team is handing the reins over to Zach Wilson instead of bringing in a veteran to be their QB1 in the wake of Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles injury. Rich explains the two silver linings in the dark cloud that is the Aaron Rodgers injury with a spirited message for a certain bar in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Rich reveals his latest NFL Power Rankings after an eventful Week 1. Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson takes a Mulligan on his original ‘Win-Loss Game’ that had Dallas going 11-6 this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Aaron Rodgers’ season ended after 4 plays as a New York Jet, what now for the 4-time NFL MVP? Heisman Trophy Winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson joins the premiere of What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask and gives his thoughts on what could be next for his friend and former teammate. Plus, the Cowboys big shutout against the Giants, the Rams upsetting the Seahawks in Seattle, and much more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Packers OT David Bakhtiari and Rich discuss former teammate Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles tear, why the NFL should ban artificial turf in all stadiums and use natural grass instead, Jordan Love’s impressive debut as Green Bay’s new QB1, and why he’s thrilled with the dramatic culture chance Deion Sanders has brought to his alma mater Colorado. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss which QB’s the Jets should pursue (Stafford? Dalton? Jameis?) in the wake of Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles injury, if former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson can step up to the challenge and live up to his vast potential, what make’s the Miami Dolphins’ explosive offense so dangerous, and if a call to Tom Brady is coming from the NYC area code soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the Jets are more likely to sign a veteran backup for Zach Wilson than to acquire a new starting QB, if the NFL will ever mandate natural grass only in all stadiums, if Chris Jones’ Chiefs holdout will actually cost him more money that it was worth, and if the Steelers, Seahawks or Giants should be more panicked after their Week 1 losses. Rich tells a fellow Jets fan caller why Nick Foles would be a far better option to sign than Carson Wentz, and says why Bills fans shouldn’t be too concerned about Josh Allen after his 4-turnover debacle against the Jets on Monday Night Football. Rich lists his top NFL Week 1 performances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich recounts his team’s long history of bad luck with the latest being the season-ending Achilles injury to Aaron Rodgers, and makes a plea for GM Joe Douglas to lob a call into Tom Brady. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt tells Rich what it was like to witness Rodgers’ injury in-person, how much blame should go to the controversial artificial turf at MetLife Stadium, and weighs in on Josh Allen’s 4-turnover game in the Bills’ overtime loss on Monday Night Football. Rich weighs in on what it will take mentally for Aaron Rodgers to return to the Jets next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekly staple on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ since 2018, ‘Overreaction Monday’ is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL and other trending sports topics.  Today’s rundown:  3:00        Brock Purdy is a top 5 NFL QB 5:00        Browns are the class of the AFC North 7:45        Jordan Love will lead Packers to an NFC North crown 09:50      Patriots’ OC Bill O’Brien has fixed Mac Jones 11:20      Tyreek Hill is a 1st-ballot hall of famer 14:45      Time to jump off the Steelers bandwagon 16:30      The New York Giants should already be in panic mode 19:10      Two NFC South teams will make the playoffs 20:45      49ers/Cowboys are destined to meet in NFC title game 22:50      Matthew Stafford will lead the Rams back to the playoffs 26:00      NFL Week 2 predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to LeBron James’ making his intentions know to return to Team USA for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Rich lists his top pleasant surprises from the NFL’s Week 1 including the Rams, Cardinals, Tua Tagovailoa, Baker Mayfield, 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, and the Dallas Cowboys, weighs in on the Browns’ season outlook with Myles Garrett leading a stout defense, explains why the rest of the NFL should fear the Miami Dolphins’ offense led by a healthy Tua Tagovailoa, and reacts to the very first Bill Belichick press conference moment of the new NFL season.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss which NFL fanbases (Rams, Packers, Colts?) should feel good about their teams’ Week 1 showings, and if Broncos fans should be worried after their season opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the sloppy NFL Week 1 play, the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, the Rams’ drubbing of the Seahawks, Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes stampeding the Nebraska Cornhuskers and more!  Rich offers up a mea culpa for picking the Bears to beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 1 and urges Chicago to trade for disgruntled Colts RB Jonathan Taylor.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Dallas Cowboys’ 40-0 shutout of their NFC East rival New York Giants on Sunday Night Football, and weighs in on what to make of the Steelers laying an egg at home in their Week 1 game against Brock Purdy and the 49ers.  ‘Green Light’ podcast host/2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long tells Rich discuss why the Steelers can still win the AFC North despite looking “unprepared” against the 49ers in Week 1, his takeaways from the Eagles holding off a late rally from Mac Jones and the Patriots, discusses the Rams’ shocking road win over the Seattle Seahawks, if anyone can stop the Miami Dolphins’ offense, Jordan Love’s bright future with the Packers, the Cowboys 40-0 whitewash of the Giants, and if Ja’Marr Chase was wise in throwing gasoline on the fire of the Bengals-Browns rivalry.   Rich reacts to Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes improving to 2-0 and what Coach Prime’s early success in Boulder means for college football as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Deion Sanders, the Lions, Chiefs, Bengals, Falcons, Panthers, Vikings, Buccaneers, Packers, Bears, Commanders, Ravens, Chargers, Dolphins, and more! FOX Sports NFL analyst/3-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman joins Rich in-studio to discuss what it’s like playing for Bill Belichick, if the Patriots HC is coaching for his job this season, which teams will meet in the Super Bowl for the right to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, what impact Tom Brady will have on the Las Vegas Raiders as the team’s part owner, and plays the ‘Win-Loss Game’ for the the Pats with die-hard Masshole Chris Brockman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Thursday Night Football’ analyst Richard Sherman and Rich discuss the Lions Week 1 upset of the Chiefs, what Bobby Wagner’s return means for the Seahawks, if new Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton can get Russell Wilson back on track, and if he sees the Eagles or 49ers winning the Super Bowl this season. Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith tells Rich what inspired him to grow his impressive new mustache, what’s impressed him most about rookie RB Bijan Robinson, the expectation for Desmond Ridder in his first full season as Atlanta’s starting quarterback, his team’s tough as nails mindset, and more. Rich reacts to Joe Burrow’s record-setting contract from the notoriously parsimonious Cincinnati Bengals and lists the most intriguing games for NFL Week 1 including the Bengals vs Browns, 49ers vs Steelers, Dolphins vs Chargers, Packers vs Bears, Eagles vs Patriots, and Raiders vs Broncos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Lions’ impressive season opening win on the road in Kansas City against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. Bills QB Josh Allen and Rich discuss facing “old guy” Aaron Rodgers and the Jets on Monday Night Football in Week 1 and handling Buffalo’s big expectations, how they plan to fix the red zone issues that plagued them last season, if he and All-Pro WR Stefon Diggs have mended fences, Damar Hamlin’s return to the team after his on-field cardiac arrest, and more. Rich explains why he’s not concerned about the Chiefs after losing their home opener to the Lions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys reveal their predictions for NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Coach of the Year awards, and who wins the Super Bowl this season. Actor/comedian Tracy Morgan and Rich discuss his new MAX stand-up comedy special ‘Tracy Morgan: Takin’ It Too Far,’ his adoration of Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame RB Tony Dorsett, his high school sports prowess, colonoscopies, how he ended up with one of Michael Jackson’s sequined gloves and a wine glass from the Titanic, why he (a New York Giants fan) isn’t buying into the Aaron Rodgers/Jets hype, and names his top 5 comedians of all time including Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin and others. We let call screener Adam out of the show’s dungeons to come on-set to play the “Win-Loss Game” for his beloved Chicago Bears.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss the latest on Travis Kelce and the Chicago Bears/Green Bay Packers rivalry. ESPN’s Seth Wickersham and Rich discuss why Sean Payton took the Broncos head coaching job, if the former Saints HC can bring Russell Wilson back to Pro Bowl form, how hot the hot seat under Bill Belichick is getting, Tom Brady’s new role with the Raiders, and Jimmy Garoppolo and Josh McDaniels’ circuitous reunion in Las Vegas. Rich takes an entertaining call from a Cardinals fan who plays the “Win-Loss” game for Arizona under rookie head coach Jonathan Gannon. TJ offers up his fantasy football start ‘em, sit ‘em and sleeper picks for NFL Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich previews the 2023 NFL season with a look at the major storylines facing every team in the league. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and Rich discuss Deion Sanders’ big splash in his first game as Colorado’s head coach, the need for more oversight over NIL and the Transfer Portal, if we could see further conference realignments in the near future, and more. Rich predicts that we’ll see the top team in college football joining forces in the near future to form a super conference akin to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets General Manager Joe Douglas and Rich discuss his “surreal” experience of landing Aaron Rodgers from the Packers in a trade, Rodgers’ fit with in the locker room and with the city of New York, the expectations for RB Dalvin Cook this season, why 2nd-year RB Breece Hall looks as good as new in his return from a season-ending ACL tear, and more. Rich weighs in on Cardinals rookie head coach Jonathan Gannon refusing to reveal his Week 1 starting QB and if Arizona could eventually end with the #1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. After weeks of anticipation, Rich reveals what his beloved New York Jets’ win-loss record will be this season under Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his first NFL Power Rankings for the 2023 season. FOX Sports/The Athletic’s College Football Insider Bruce Feldman joins Rich in-studio to discuss Deion Sanders and Colorado’s “unbelievable” upset of TCU, why Coach Prime has been a success on the sideline despite predictions of the opposite by his many detractors, and if Sanders coming to CU a year earlier could have saved the Pac-12 Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Travis Kelce’s hyperextended knee and says what his absence (along with Chris Jones’ holdout) means for the Chiefs in their season opener vs the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football. Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell and Rich discuss Detroit facing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 1, the burgeoning expectations to win from Detroit fans after years of losing a LOT of games, the team’s expectations for rookie RB Jahmyr Gibbs and Pro Bowl WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, and reveals if he really asked NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell if they could have an actual lion mascot on the sideline during home games. Longtime listener Jeff in Detroit plays the “Win-Loss” game for his beloved Lions, Rich and the guys react to Bryant Gumbel calling it a day after 30 years of hosting ‘Real Sports,’ and weigh in on the huge NIL payday for Deion Sanders’ QB son Shedeur following Colorado’s stunning season opening upset of TCU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Famer Demarcus Ware and Rich discuss his induction into the HoF this summer, why Dak Prescott shouldn’t worry about the Cowboys’ trade for Trey Lance, and how for Dallas and the New York Jets can go this season. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on NFL bandwagons and rookie QBs, the Nick Bosa and Chris Jones Chiefs and 49ers holdouts, Clemson’s loss to Duke, Caleb Williams’ Heisman repeat chances, Deion Sanders’ statement win in his Colorado debut, the 2024 NFL Draft, Ronald Acuña vs Mookie Betts for NL MVP honors, and Shohei Ohtani’s impending elbow surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall of Fame announcer Al Michaels joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like meeting John Madden for the first time, being in the same broadcast booth as fiery Orioles manager Earl Weaver and the opinionated Howard Cosell, why the Steelers are lucky to have Mike Tomlin as their head coach, his high praise for Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Rams HC Sean McVay, if we’ll see a Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl rematch, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices