The Rich Eisen Show

Rich makes a semi-bold prediction about Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons and weighs in on the Orioles suspension of play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for pointing out that Baltimore stunk for many years before their AL East ascension this season. Thursday Night Football analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parson’s improvement and what he has in common with Rams DT Aaron Donald, why we shouldn’t sleep on the Washington Commanders in the NFC East, if the (don’t call them “rebuilding”) Rams can rebound from their disastrous Super Bowl hangover, when the Bengals can expect Joe Burrow to return from his calf injury, if Sean Payton can turn around Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos, and if the 49ers or Seahawks should be the favorite to win the NFC West this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ QB competition between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss what happens to Baker Mayfield if he loses the Buccaneers’ QB battle to Kyle Trask, how the 49ers 3-man QB competition is likely to shake out, the latest in the Colts-Jonathan Taylor standoff, the timeline for Joe Burrow’s return to the Bengals following his calf injury, what to expect out of rookie quarterbacks Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud, and which NFL holdouts (Josh Jacobs, Zack Martin, etal.) could last into the regular season. Rich and the guy's debate if the Colts should pay or trade disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor, and react to the Baltimore Orioles suspending play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for some seemingly innocuous comments about the O’s past struggles vs their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer Ken Rodgers and Rich discuss the Jets’ reluctance to be on the annual HBO behind-the-scenes series, says why we can expect a different Aaron Rodgers on the show, and his message to any NFL QBs who are considering being on season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series. Rich weighs in on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers’ QB competition with Kyle Trask, Micah Parsons, the 49ers QB competition, the Patriots’ 2023 season outlook, Josh Jacobs and the Raiders, Joe Burrow and the Bengals and more. Rich and the guys react to Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez flooring White Sox SS Tim Anderson over the weekend, and in honor of the show adding an Austin, Texas radio affiliate TJ lists his all-time favorite “Austins” including Austin Powers, the $6Million Man Steve Austin, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and tells Rich why the Colts should give into the demands of disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor, if we could see rookie QB Anthony Richardson as Indianapolis’ Week 1 starter, why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be one of the most improved teams in the NFL this season, why the Philadelphia Eagles have the depth to repeat at NFC champions, why the Dallas Cowboys will be stout on defense but have question marks on the offensive side of the ball, what impact new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will have on Justin Herbert in 2023, if Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will be legit contenders this season, and how Trey Lance could end up on the Atlanta Falcons if he becomes the odd man out in the 49ers’ QB room. Rich weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s standoff with the Colts and has some advice for Indy GM Chris Ballard, and says how rivalries like Michigan vs Ohio State will be impacted by college football conference realignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi

Michigan alum Rich reacts to the latest shakeup in in the NCAA with the defections of Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah from the Pac-12 and what it means for the future of college football. ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich discuss how monetary priorities are driving conference realignment in college football and NCAA sports, if lower profile NCAA sports will be going away as university athletic departments reorganize priorities, and the chances college athletes ever unionize to receive a more equitable share of TV/media money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West joins guest host Suzy Shuster in-studio to discuss Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O’Neal, comparing NBA eras in terms of skill sets and salaries, and much more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels manager Phil Nevin and guest host Suzy Shuster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s singular greatness, when Mike Trout could return from injury, why he’s not in favor of an automated strike zone and more. CBS Sports’ Amy Trask joins Suzy in-studio to discuss the upcoming launch of their new ‘The Football Scoop’ podcast, the importance of running backs in today’s NFL, how the late cantankerous Raiders owner Al Davis would have reacted to his team being on ‘Hard Knocks,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys react to Arizona possibly leaving the Pac-12 and what it means for the conference’s future, and break down Jets vs Browns in the NFL’s Hall of Fame game that featured Aaron Rodgers taking over some of New York’s play calling. TJ lists his NFL wide receiver tiers heading into the 2023 fantasy football season, and everyone weighs in on Rodgers’ new mansion in New Jersey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in Jonathan Taylor’s contact standoff with the Indianapolis Colts. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Packers QB Jordan Love, Bears QB Justin Fields, Bills RB James Cook, Buccaneers RB Rachaad White, Saints WR Michael Thomas, Giants TE Darren Waller, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, and Jim Harbaugh’s future in coaching.  New York Giants GM Joe Schoen and Rich discuss the team’s inability to reach a long-term deal with disgruntled RB Saquon Barkley, landing Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, his expectations for speedy rookie WR Jalin Hyatt, his favorite Brian Daboll and Kayvon Thibodeaux stories, and more.  Rich weighs in on the latest in the 49ers QB competition.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

University of Texas Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian and Rich discuss ‘Horns QB Quinn Ewers cutting off his famous mullet, his plans for 5-star QB Arch Manning, facing Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide early in the season, why Bijan Robinson will be a star in the NFL, his favorite Matthew McConaughey story, and reveals why Reggie Bush wasn’t on the field during USC’s infamous 4th down play vs Texas in the 2006 Rose Bowl.   Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson and Rich discuss the HOF’s induction weekend, what it was like to finally put on the iconic gold jacket in Canton, Ohio, how Tom Brady changed his fortunes from a part-time starter for the Michigan Wolverines to becoming a 7-time Super Bowl champion in the NFL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich outlines his dream scenario in which Aaron Rodgers wins a Super Bowl or two and hands over the reins to a mature and ready-to-succeed Zach Wilson. FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss new Broncos head coach Sean Payton stirring things up with his harsh criticism of former Denver HC and current New York Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett, if Payton can revive Russell Wilson’s career after a disastrous 2022 season, why he has ZERO sympathy for “whining” NFL running backs disgruntled about their pay discrepancy, Joe Thomas’ Pro Football Hall of Fame induction and why former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan should also be enshrined in Canton, and more. Rich and the guys debate if Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott deserves all the criticism that seems to be constantly heaped upon him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the official headshot from Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell that looks like he just rolled out of bed before the photo was taken, and debate if the New York Jets or Cleveland Browns have a better chance to win their respective divisions. Nate Boyer joins Rich in-studio to discuss hosting Discovery Channel’s ‘Survive the Raft’ reality show, what it’s like in NFL training camps for long snappers, his time as a green beret, and much more. Rich and the guys react to George Pickens’ acrobatic catch in Steelers training camp going up against rookie CB Joey Porter Jr.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the snowballing scandal at Northwestern, Jim Harbaugh’s likely 4-game suspension at Michigan and if the Wolverines have the talent to unseat the Georgia Bulldogs as National Champions this season, the need for more oversight of NIL in college sports, why he thinks Deion Sanders won’t be at Colorado for too long, and the Pac-12’s murky future.  Rich weighs in on the way NIL has changed the College Football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes’ lack of action at the MLB trade deadline and weighs in on Justin Verlander’s return to the Houston Astros. Jomboy and Rich discuss if the Yankees did enough to save their playoff hopes with two minor MLB trade deadline deals, what the Mets trading Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander means for the Mets and a possible off-season pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, and more.   Rich and the guys weigh in on the Washington Commanders’ QB competition between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Louis Riddick tells Rich why he’s still not fully sold on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, what the Steelers must do to become contenders again in the AFC, what advice he has for Colts GM Chris Ballard in the wake of Jonathan Taylor’s trade request, and why the Commanders could “shock” some people in the NFL this season. In the wake of Detroit head coach Dan Campbell saying he wants to see a real lion on the team’s sideline, Rich lists which other teams should put actual mascots on the field.  Rich and the guys weigh in on the Mets trading Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros, and react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference moment with a rare effusive response to a reporter’s question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Jonathan Taylor’s contract squabble with the Indianapolis Colts, when the Bengals can expect Joe Burrow to return from his calf injury, why the 49ers would be unlikely to release Trey Lance if he continues to tumble down their QB depth chart, when and where we can expect free agent RBs Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott to sign, and why Broncos HC Sean Payton “broke a code” when ripping former Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Rich reacts to the Angels continuing hot streak and the possibility of seeing Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the playoffs this season, and names which overlooked players could play a huge role in the NFL this season including Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley, Giants TE Darren Waller, Bears WR D.J. Moore, Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner, and Bills rookie TE Dalton Kincaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being relegated to Tier 2 status in The Athletic’s annual quarterback rankings.  The Athletic’s Mike Sando and Rich discuss his latest NFL quarterback tiers rankings and why Jalen Hurts is in Tier 2 and not Tier 1 despite nearly winning the Super Bowl last season, what we can expect from Cardinals QB Kyler Murray this season when he returns from a torn ACL, Bears QB Justin Fields’ development as a passer, and if 49ers QB Brock Purdy can replicate the unexpected success if his rookie season.  Rich ponders the possibility that Trey Lance could be the odd man out in San Francisco and if the 49ers would actually cut the QB after spending a ton of draft capital to select the oft-injured quarterback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports/Sports Illustrated MLB Insider Tom Verducci tells Rich that Mets pitcher Justin Verlander is deciding between a trade to the Dodgers or Astros, why the Angels were never going to trade Shohei Ohtani, the main reasons for the New York Yankees disappointing season, if we could see an Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles World Series, and why Red phenom Elly De La Cruz is a one-of-a-kind talent.   Jets fan Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ $35M pay cut and the QB’s comments staunchly defending his new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after some harsh criticism by new Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton.  Brockman lists his top 5 Kellogg cereals which leads to a HEATED debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears GM Ryan Poles and Rich discuss rookie OT Darnell Wright holding his own when he accidentally worked out with the team’s speedy WR group, why they stuck with QB Justin Fields and traded away the #1 pick in this year’s draft, his perspective of the devalued running backs position in the NFL, the team’s 2023 outlook and more. Rich and the guys debate the etiquette of bringing a gift to the home of a person hosting a party, and in ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Joe Burrow’s calf injury, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts, Ezekiel Elliott and the Patriots, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, Sean Payton and Aaron Rodgers, Shohei Ohtani’s playoff chances, and Justin Verlander’s Mets future. Rich lauds Shohei Ohtani and the Angels’ hot streak and for going all-in at the MLB trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Colts RB Jonathan Taylor asking for a trade after failing to land a new long-term contract from the team.   Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Rich discuss Kirk Cousins’ appearance on Netlix’s ‘Quarterback’ series, why Minnesota cut ties with running back Dalvin Cook despite his high level of productivity, what makes All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson so special, and what Vikes fans can expect from the team this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices