The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich that Stefon Diggs’ issues with the Buffalo Bills stems from his relationship with QB Josh Allen, which teams would be the best fit for free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins and if he could possibly team up with free agent RB Dalvin Cook. Rich and the guy's debate if a lingering Stefon Diggs beef could impact the Bills’ playoff chances. Rich lists the top overlooked NFL players about to embark on make-or-break seasons including Packers QB Jordan Love, Browns QB Deshaun Watson, Rams QB Matthew Stafford, and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Victor Wembanyama’s pre-NBA Draft comments and discuss if the San Antonio Spurs are the best fit for the potential superstar and react to how small a baseball looked in his hand when throwing out the first pitch at a Yankees game. ESPN’s Jay Bilas tells Rich why it would be a tough decision if he had to choose between drafting Victor Wembanyama or an 18-year-old LeBron James, how Wemby will mesh with Gregg Popovich’s Spurs system, if the Charlotte Hornets should take Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller with the 2nd overall pick in the NBA Draft, and which other players we shouldn’t overlook in the draft. The guy's debate if the Portland Trail Blazers should trade Damian Lillard and which team would be the best fit if so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panthers All-Pro WR Adam Thielen and Rich discuss how golf helps him mentally train for the NFL and why Aaron Rodgers is the best putter he’s ever seen, why he’s been impressed early on with rookie QB Bryce Young, how far new head coach Frank Reich can take Carolina, his reaction to his former team, the Vikings, releasing Dalvin Cook, and more. Rich reacts to the latest in the Ja Morant situation, and in ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ weighs in on the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl chances, Justin Herbert’s next contract, the Broncos playoff hopes, if Bradley Beal can get the Suns past the Denver Nuggets in the NBA’s Western Conference, and the Red Sox dominance of the Yankees so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top 5 wildest stories that happened during his weeklong vacation including items on Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Stefon Diggs, Chris Paul and more. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich what’s the source of Stefon Diggs’ frustration with the Buffalo Bills, what the timeline is for potential signings of free agents Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins, how USC QB Caleb Williams and UNC QB Drake May will impact how teams compete/tank at the end of the 2023 NFL season, and weigh in on the Big Ten’s scheduling of the Trojans and UCLA Bruins against Michigan and Ohio State in their first season in the conference.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Washington Wizards trading Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns for Chris Paul and ponders which NFL teams are in play for free agents Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins. The Athletic’s NBA Columnist David Aldridge tells Rich how Bradley Beal was able to force a trade to the Phoenix Suns, if Chris Paul will remain with the Washington Wizards or end up back in Los Angeles on the Lakers or Clippers and says if the Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are likely to part ways with Damian Lillard and Zion Williamson. Rich and the guy's debate if they’d rather have Damian Lillard or Zion Williamson on their favorite NBA team’s roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Titans All-Pro DT Jeffery Simmons tells guest host Kirk Morrison how he went from having his rookie season wrecked by injury to becoming a 2-time All-Pro, why he enjoys Mike Vrabel’s tough love coaching method, what sets Derrick Henry apart from other NFL running backs, and more. Locked On NBA’s Howard Beck and Kirk discuss the Washington Wizards’ trading Bradley Beal to the Suns is a good move for Phoenix, if Chris Paul ends up back in Los Angeles with the Lakers or Clippers, if 7’4” phenom Victor Wembanyama can turn the San Antonio Spurs contenders again, who goes #2 in the NBA Draft, if the New Orleans Pelicans should trade Zion Williamson, and more. Kirk and the guys discuss if the NFL, NBA, MLB and hockey should expand even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s CFB/golf writer Brody Miller tells guest host Kirk Morrison why the famed Los Angeles Country Club disappointed in his debut hosting a US Open, if winner Wyndham Clark will be a force on the PGA Tour going forward or just a flash-in-the-pan, if Rory McIlroy or Rickie Fowler had the more disappointing Sunday, and if Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide and Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs will continue to rule the roost in College Football next fall. Kirk lists his top ten takeaways from the US Open week at L.A.C.C. including takes on Lionel Richie’s house, lots of walking and more, and reacts to Russell Wilson posting a video of his new off-season workout regimen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison recaps golf’s US Open where Wyndham Clark outlasted Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler at L.A.C.C. Ravens All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey joins Kirk in-studio where he reveals what it was like playing for Nick Saban at Alabama, how he spends is off-seasons, and explains his kinda-out-there-yet-oddly-compelling tweets that range from Aaron Rodgers as an astronaut to humans fighting gorillas to learning just recently that the Titanic was an actual cruise ship, if EA’s Madden franchise has it in for the Ravens, and what Baltimore’s new-look offense will look like next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Analyst Cynthia Frelund joins guest host Steve Weissman in-studio where she explains how DeAndre Hopkins to the New England Patriots could impact the AFC East, why Aaron Rodgers makes the New York Jets Super Bowl contenders, why some NFL team shouldn’t overpay for free agent RB Dalvin Cook, which teams that missed the postseason last year will be in the playoffs this season, and more.  TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his top 5 fictional restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys break down Lionel Messi’s decision to turn down a reported $1.6 Billion from the Saudis to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami MLS team instead. PGA Tour pro Luke Donald tells Steve how he reacted to being named the 2023 European Ryder Cup Captain, the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger, Netflix’s ‘Full Swing’ and more.  The guys discuss Shohei Ohtani’s uncertain future with the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys react to the Kansas City Chiefs’ new Super Bowl rings that feature A LOT of diamonds and weigh in on the party that was the Denver Nuggets’ victory parade. ‘The Daily Show’ comedian and ‘Tennis Anyone’ podcaster Michael Kosta tells Steve his impressions of Novak Djokovic’s 23rd grand slam title at the French Open, how he would improve tennis for fans and for the players, how he transitioned from mediocre pro tennis player to a successful career in stand-up, and more. The guys react to the NBA suspending Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant 25 games.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates tells guest host Steve Weissman if Bills Mafia should be concerned about Stefon Diggs tenuous relationship with Buffalo’s brass, if free agent WR DeAndre Hopkins should pursue the biggest payday or chase a Super Bowl ring, why NFL running backs are getting the big contracts anymore, and why Colts QB Anthony Richardson will be the most exciting rookie in the NFL next season.  Chargers All-Pro OT Rashawn Slater and Steve discuss his goals for the upcoming season after missing all but three games last year with a torn pec, what changes new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to the team, Justin Herbert’s quiet leadership, and more.  The guys wrap up the hour responding to Tom Pelissero’s “attack on cheese” from yesterday’s show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL Safety Tre Boston tells guest host Steve Weissman why he’s “living the dream” hosting the Weather Channel’s ‘Fast: Home Rescue,’ why the Ravens should sign DeAndre Hopkins, if the Miami Dolphins are a good fit for Dalvin Cook, why the Chargers have the talent to win it all, if Lamar Jackson can lead Baltimore to the Super Bowl next season, and more.  Steve and the guys discuss the value of running backs in today’s NFL and debate if Baltimore Ravens ultra-accurate K Justin Tucker is more valuable than a good RB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Steve Weissman and the guys discuss if Novak Djokovic’s 23 career grand slam title makes him tennis’ G.O.A.T.  Sports Illustrated/Tennis Channel’s Jon Wertheim tells Steve what it’s been like to do ’60 Minutes’ profiles on Bruce Springsteen and Charles Barkley, why he was shocked by not surprised by the PGA Tour/LIV Golf merger, if Novak Djokovic has slammed the door on the tennis G.O.A.T. debate, reveals what happens when you rent out your apartment to supermodels, and much more.   With the Denver Nuggets and Vegas Golden Knights winning their respective titles this year, the guys debate which pro franchise will be the next to win its first championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ guest host Tom Pelissero weighs in on Kyler Murray, Justin Herbert, Joe Burrow, NFL rookie quarterbacks, the Seahawks, New York Giants, Steelers, Browns, DeAndre Hopkins and Dalvin Cook. Tom makes a shocking revelation that he never eats cheese, and not because of a lactose intolerance, breaks down the Dallas Cowboys’ chances to get over the hump next season and return to the Super Bowl, tells Brockman what Dallas Head Coach Mike McCarthy must do to be a “lock” for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and says why the Mac Jones/Bill O’Brien combo is the key to a successful season for Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero lists his top NFL stories that will dominate headlines from now until training camp and breaks down which teams would be the best fit for this season of HBO’s ‘Hark Knocks.’  Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley and Tom discuss his team’s “hungry and focused” mindset heading into the upcoming NFL season, why having bigger receivers gives L.A. an edge, what new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to the team, why Justin Herbert’s big contract extension will be worth it, how the Bolts are handling disgruntled RB Austin Ekeler, and what the Chargers must do to topple Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from their AFC West perch. The guys compare stories about the worst injuries they’ve suffered over the years, and Tom breaks down what impact new Baltimore Ravens OC Todd Monken will have on Lamar Jackson next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys react to the Vegas Golden Knights’ 9-2 thumping of the Florida Panthers to capture their first Stanley Cup, and Tom explains why he would be highly reluctant to drink out of the famed trophy if he were a player on the winning team. Tom breaks down the latest in Stefon Diggs’ mysterious beef with the Buffalo Bills. Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski tells Tom what Cleveland’s mindset is heading into the 2023 season, his expectations for QB Deshaun Watson, and why he embraced the chance to vie for bragging rights in the competitive AFC North. 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. Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Golf Channel’s Rex Hoggard and guest host Tom Pelissero discuss the seismic shifts that could happen as a result of the PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger and previews this week’s US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club. TJ challenges Tom and Chris to a name the head coach/QB combo the last time the Miam Dolphins, Chargers, Detroit Lions, Raiders, Washington, and Jacksonville Jaguars won 11 games in a season.  Tom and the guy's debate where the Buffalo Bills rank in a crowded field of Super Bowl contenders atop the NFL’s hierarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Tom Pelissero and the guys hold a 4-round expansion draft under the premise of the NFL expanding to 36 teams. Leonard Fournette tells Tom how he’s handling being a free agent and what kind of team he’s looking to sign with, what playing with Tom Brady meant for his career, and more. Free agent RB Dalvin Cook reveals to Tom the extent of the shoulder injury that’s nagged him over the past 4 seasons, what he’s looking for in his next team and how many QBs around the league have been blowing up his phone since his Vikings release, and more. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Tom discuss the latest developments between Stefon Diggs and the Buffalo Bills, and Dalvin Cook and DeAndre Hopkins’ free agency options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices