The Rich Eisen Show

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Lamar Jackson, Bill Belichick, NFL Draft QBs, the Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Mets and more. Actor/comedian Kevin Hart and Rich discuss his new Roku Channel show ‘Die Hart 2: Die Harter’ featuring John Cena and others, if he considered storming the podium again had the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why Philly is in good hands for years to come with Jalen Hurts at quarterback, and if his beloved 76ers can win an NBA title this season.  To honor the return of Major League Baseball TJ fills out a roster with the best fictional players at each position from classics like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the narrative gaining steam in NFL media circles where some Patriots critics are saying Bill Belichick has lost his mojo. Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith tells Rich his reaction to the NFL’s latest rounds of rules changes, what factors and player evaluations help shape Atlanta’s NFL Draft board, if newly-signed QB Taylor Heinicke has a shot to unseat incumbent starter Desmond Ridder, if signing Lamar Jackson was ever considered by the team, and breaks down his positioning in this year’s NFL head coaches group photo at the annual owner’s meetings.  Rich reacts to top QB recruit Jadyn Davis choosing to play at his alma mater Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to MLB Opening Day and the dramatically shorter games thanks to the new Pitch Clock rules, and weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s historic season debut with yet another stellar outing on the mound that didn’t result in a win for the Angels. Georgia OT Broderick Jones tells Rich how he’s prepping for the upcoming NFL Draft, why practicing against the Bulldogs’ stacked roster made game days much easier, UGA QB Stetson Bennett’s NFL future, and how he’ll react to hearing his name called in the draft’s first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the origins of the Apple TV+ series, his crazy-wild 10-sport fantasy league, if this is indeed the final season of the beloved comedy series, and more.  Rich names Iowa’s Caitlin Clark the Monster.com Athlete of the Week after leading the Hawkeyes to the Final Four for the first time since 1993, and says why he’s thoroughly enjoying being home alone all week while Suzy took the kids to San Francisco for spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why this will be a “critical” season for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots and if the Pats should pursue Lamar Jackson, when/if Jackson could get an offer on the free agent market, why the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are closer than you think to finalizing the Aaron Rodgers trade, if Trey Lance or Sam Darnold can unseat Brock Purdy as the 49ers’ starting QB, and the chances Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson leapfrogs Bryce Young and CJ Stroud in the NFL Draft. With the NFL changing rules on player uniform numbers Rich lists the top 5 players who should wear zero on their jerseys including Cowboys LB Micah Parsons, Odell Beckham Jr., 49ers TE George Kittle, and some shade thrown at ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ co-hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton.  Rich reacts to a Twitter follower who submitted her teenage son’s NFL mock draft for review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Sacramento Kings clinching a playoff spot for the first time in 16 years and says that the Jets’ pursuit of Aaron Rodgers would likely end New York’s long postseason drought.  USC WR Jordan Addison joins Rich in-studio to discuss his NFL Draft outlook, possibly being selected by the Patriots or Buffalo Bills, his journey from Pitt to USC, what he’ll be wearing to the NFL Draft, what he plans to do with his first NFL paycheck and more. Rich and the guys react to Anthony Richardson’s pro day at Florida and debate if there’s a chance the Raiders could move up in the NFL Draft to select the Gators QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman runs through the latest NFL news including items on Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Micah Parsons and more. Actor Mark Strong joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston Netflix movie ‘Murder Mystery 2,’ his fandom of the English Premier League’s Arsenal, and reveals his punk rock past, why he abandoned the combover, what it was like rooming with Daniel Craig of 007 James Bond fame, and getting too up-close-and-personal while shooting a scene with the late great Ray Liotta in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  Rich explains why the NFL’s escrow rules could be what’s deterring teams from giving out more fully guaranteed contracts like the one Deshaun Watson got from the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes joins Rich in-studio to talk Wrestlemania 39, why he left All Elite Wrestling to return to the WWE, and more. Rich and the guys break down the annual NFL head coaches group photo at the owners meetings and marvel at the pecs of Chicago Bears coach Matt Ebeflus. Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s latest barrage of tweets and explains why the free agent QB’s energy would be better spent making the rounds with NFL teams face-to-face than defending himself on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich applauds Odell Beckham Jr’s NFL Owners Meetings free agency tour and says which team he wants the WR to sign with. Raiders WR Jakobi Myers tells Rich that it wasn’t his choice to leave the New England Patriots, what he learned from Tom Brady, Cam Newton and Bill Belichick, why being an undrafted free agent has made him a better player, what his role will be in Josh McDaniels’ offense, if he’ll be tempted by the “opportunities” in Las Vegas, and reveals how he handles Twitter trolls who joke about his epic fail at the end of the Patriots-Raiders game last season.  Rich reacts to Draymon Green’s latest technical foul, the Basketball Hall of Fame’s new class, and TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his quintessential Wrestlemania matches over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panthers RB Miles Sanders tells Rich why he left the NFC champions Philadelphia Eagles to sign with Carolina, shares his best moments from playing alongside Jalen Hurts, and reveals Panthers billionaire owner David Tepper owes him a steak dinner.  San Diego State Head Basketball Coach Brian Dutcher and Rich discuss his deep Michigan basketball roots, the Aztecs’ first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, possibly joining the Pac-12, and reveals that he was the driving force behind the Fab Five’s iconic baggy shorts back in his playing days for the Wolverines. Rich reacts to the NFL Owners meeting voting results on proposed rules changes including making Roughing the Passer reviewable, allowing players to wear number zero and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Magic Johnson’s group bidding a reported record $6 Billion to buy the Commanders from embattled owner Daniel Snyder, and explains why the Commanders and Atlanta Falcons would be much better off signing Lamar Jackson.  ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich why the Carolina Panthers are torn between drafting Bryce Young or CJ Stroud #1 overall in the NFL Draft, that Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson has a better skillset than any current NFL running back including 49ers’ All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, if there’s collusion going on with NFL owners and GMs regarding Lamar Jackson’s free agency, why the Indianapolis Colts should look into signing the former NFL MVP, and his reaction to the Commanders $6 Billion bid and why some of that money could be coming out of his own pocket as part of the new ownership group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the lingering standoff between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets over the particulars of the Aaron Rodgers trade, along with 49ers GM John Lynch’s comments on the Niners’ QB competition between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. Rich explains why the NFL should use Replay Assist to review erroneous Roughing the Passer penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to a caller who suggest the Jets bail out on Aaron Rodgers and should move up in the NFL Draft instead to select a QB, and weighs in on Bill Belichick getting asked about the Patriots QB competition and if the Pats would consider signing Lamar Jackson. Florida Atlantic Head Basketball Coach Dusty May tells Rich what it feels like to take the Owls to their first ever Final Four, his humble basketball beginnings in rural Indiana, the challenges of building a successful program from scratch and more. Rich and the guys break down the group photo of NFL head coaches at the annual owners meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles CB James Bradberry tells Rich how he’s moving on from the controversial holding flag at the end of the Super Bowl that handed a win to the Kansas City Chiefs and why he’s confident Philadelphia can run it back again next season despite losing some key players to free agency. Rich and the guys debate if a foul should have been called at the end of the San Diego State vs Creighton Elite Eight thriller that led to the Aztecs’ first ever trip to the Final Four. Rich weighs in on the Bulls’ Patrick Beverly exacting a measure of revenge on LeBron and the Lakers, and debates if the Dallas Mavericks’ recent slide is directly related to the Kyrie Irving trade.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Aaron Rodgers trade limbo, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Broncos, Seahawks, Lakers & LeBron, and Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s tweet this morning revealing that he’s asked the Baltimore Ravens to trade him. ESPN NFL Analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich why the Deshaun Watson-Ravens impasse is directly related to Deshaun Watson’s guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns, why he’s flabbergasted that NFL teams would announce that they’re not interested in the former NFL MVP, and which teams SHOULD be in the hunt for the disgruntled quarterback. Rich explains if Lamar Jackson’s trade tweet could spur teams like the Atlanta Falcons or Indianapolis Colts to action to sign the restricted free agent away from the Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers All-Pro LB tells Rich why he spurned interest from the Buffalo Bills to re-sign with Tampa for a 12th NFL season, why he has great expectation for new Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, and shares his favorite Tom Brady story the illustrates why TB12 is the NFL’s G.O.A.T. quarterback. In this week’s ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on when the Packers-Jets Aaron Rodgers trade will go down, Ezekiel Elliott, DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr, Matthew Stafford, Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, Lakers, Clippers, and Gonzaga and Alabama’s chances to win the NCAA Tournament.  Rich and the guys react to Will Levis’ pro day at Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred tells Rich why the World Baseball Classic was a huge success despite the injuries to stars like Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz and Astros’ 2B Jose Altuve, that the new Pitch Clock rule is not set in stone and can be tinkered with during the season, how much opposition there was to banning the Shift, when we’ll see an automated strike zone in the big leagues, and what huge payroll and revenue discrepancies mean for the future of small market teams. Rich and the guys debate if the Mets have an unfair financial advantage over every other MLB team that will allow them to overbid for Shohei Ohtani’s services, and also debate if the larger “pizza box” bases will result in more stolen bases this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the big night in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 including Gonzaga and UCLA’s back-and-forth thriller, Florida Atlantic’s Cinderella run, and 5’8” Markquis Nowell coming up big in Kansas State’s overtime win over Michigan State. Rich and the guys preview the hot topics that will be covered at next week’s NFL Owners Meetings, Rich weighs in on the latest Lamar Jackson controversy surrounding his free agency and negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens, and lists the top AFC quarterbacks with Aaron Rodgers likely headed to the Jets including Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the ongoing stalemate between the Jets and Packers in their Aaron Rodgers trade talks, and lists how Rodgers’ trade will impact the NFC quarterback hierarchy among the Vikings’ Kirk Cousins, the Rams’ Matthew Stafford, the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, the Saints’ Derek Carr, and the Giant’s Daniel Jones.  NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Carolina Panthers’ decision on drafting Bryce Young or CJ Stroud #1 overall in the NFL Draft and if the Raiders could move up to select a QB, what the Jets will have to concede to the Packers to finalize the Aaron Rodgers trade, and why we should expect the unexpected in the Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens contract stalemate. Rich debates a caller about whether the Jets or Packers are under more pressure to get the Aaron Rodgers trade done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Falcons should sign Lamar Jackson or stick with 2nd-year QB Desmond Ridder, and weigh in on reports that the Buffalo Bills are in the hunt to land Arizona Cardinals All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. Packers WR Christian Watson and Rich discuss Green Bay’s likely transition from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love if the 4-time MVP gets traded to the New York Jets, how he went from undersized high school wide receiver to a budding star in the NFL, and why he fully believes his former North Dakota State QB Trey Lance will find success with the 49ers next season.  Rich reveals he won’t be watching the NCAA Tournament live tonight because he’s going to a SZA concert instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices