The Rich Eisen Show

Rich attempts to make sense of Lamar Jackson’s cryptic tweets in response to reports about a $200M deal he turned down last year from the Baltimore Ravens.  Seahawks QB Geno Smith tells Rich what advice he, a former New York Jets quarterback, has for Aaron Rodgers if he comes to the Big Apple, and reveals how he reacted to winning the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award. Rich reacts to reports that Aaron Rodgers wants the Jets to sign WR Odell Beckham Jr., the Chargers allowing Austin Ekeler to seek a trade after failing to come to a long-term extension with the running back, and says why the Buffalo Bills should trade for Titans RB Derrick Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich vents some frustration at the prolonged wait for Aaron Rodgers to make his decision on whether or not to rubber stamp a trade from the Green Bay Packers. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich what could be holding up Aaron Rodgers’ decision on a trade to the Jets, why the Raiders opted to pursue and sign Jimmy Garoppolo instead of Rodgers, what Sam Darnold’s signing means for the 49ers’ QB competition, how Sean Payton’s plan to rebuild the Broncos starts up front with their offensive line, what the free agent market for Lamar Jackson will be like, and the chance we see more trades and jockeying atop the NFL Draft with teams seeking new franchise quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Films/ESPN producer & analyst Greg Cosell tells Rich what the game tape reveals about top NFL Draft QB prospects Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson and Will Levis, who he thinks the Carolina Panthers should select with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, and how Zach Wilson’s “loose and undisciplined” play torpedoed his 2022 season with the New York Jets.  In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Bears-Panthers trade for the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, how many QBs will be taken in the draft’s first 5 picks, if the Rams are tanking for USC QB Caleb Williams, what Jalen Ramsey means for the Miami Dolphins’ AFC East outlook, and how Aaron Rodgers’ decision will impact NFL free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ Seth Davis tells Rich which teams could emerge as this year’s Cinderellas in college basketball’s NCAA Tournament, if Jim Boeheim was fired or not by Syracuse, how the controversy surrounding the tragic shooting at Alabama could impact the Crimson Tide’s play on the court, and more. Rich reacts to Jimmy Garoppolo signing with the Raiders and what it means for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets, and says why the Rams only getting a 3rd round pick for All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey does not mean they’re tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the team still awaiting Aaron Rodgers’ decision on whether or not he wants to play in New York next season, says why he loves the trade the Chicago Bears made with the Panthers to move out of the #1 spot in the NFL Draft, debates which QB Carolina will take first overall, and debates if the Colts will regret not moving up to draft their quarterback of the future or if Indy should trade for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the simmering war of words between the Warriors Draymond Green and the Grizzlies Dillon Brooks.  Actor Andy Serkis and Rich discuss his new Netflix movie with Idris Elba ‘Luther: the Fallen Sun,’ and reveals some great tidbits about playing Gollum in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, Coldplay, Chadwick Boseman and ‘Black Panther,’ ‘Planet of the Apes,’ and his memorable role in the Star Wars prequel series ‘Andor’ in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’  Rich reacts to the Miami Dolphins picking up the 5th-year option on QB Tua Tagovailoa despite his concussion history, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Jets, Giants, Rams, Cardinals, Bills, 49ers, Mike Tomlin, Bill Belichick, 76ers and Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew joins the show in-studio where he tells Rich why joining forces with Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs would be the best possible landing spot for Odell Beckham Jr., why Aaron Rodgers would be a great fit for the New York Jets, what the game tape showed about Russell Wilson’s poor season with the Denver Broncos, why the Ravens would be foolish to part ways with Lamar Jackson, what new OC Eric Bieniemy brings to the Washington Commanders, why Jimmy Garoppolo is a better option for the Raiders than Aaron Rodgers, and if the New York Giants overpaid for Daniel Jones.  Rich makes the case for the Las Vegas Raiders to go all-in on acquiring Packers QB Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich admits he’s getting a bit antsy about Aaron Rodgers deciding whether or not he wants to leave the Green Bay Packers for New York, and lists his top 5 wildest destinations for Ravens QB Lamar Jackson including the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Chicago Bears.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss his new novel ‘Father of Mine,’ the timeline for an Aaron Rodgers decision on the Jets and if the Raiders and Titans are also in play for the Green Bay Packers QB, why being his own agent his hurting Lamar Jackson and if NFL owners are colluding against the Baltimore Ravens quarterback, and why Baker Mayfield to the Raiders could be the most fascinating free agency move this NFL offseason. Rich names Devin Booker the Monster.com Athlete of the Week after the Phoenix Suns’ stellar play of late.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to Raptors guard Fred VanVleet destroying NBA referee Ben Taylor following the Raptors’ loss to the Clippers, and TJ’s Top 5 list celebrating ‘National Get Over It Day’ leads to a heated debate about proper airplane etiquette.  Emmy-winning actor Matthew Rhys joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of HBO’s ‘Perry Mason’ and how he, a native of Wales, does such a perfect American accent, his reaction to Wales’ disappointing World Cup showing, making the acclaimed FX series ‘The Americans,’ his short but memorable role in ‘Cocaine Bear’ and pitches a great idea for a prequel to the hit comedy movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Georgia OLB Nolan Smith tells Rich how it felt to run a 4.39 40 at the NFL Combine after missing most of the Bulldogs’ season due to injury, why he owes much of his drive and success to his mom’s influence, and more.  Chris “Mad Dog” Russo tells Rich why he thinks Tom Brady is retired for good this time, why Aaron Rodgers is the better choice at QB for the New York Jets than Derek Carr, why New York Giants fan should temper their expectations for Daniel Jones next season, why he’s a fan of MLB’s new pitch clock, and more.  Syracuse grad Chris Brockman reacts to Jim Boeheim (did he get fired or retire??) leavings his alma mater after 47 years as the school’s head basketball coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in the New York Jets’ heavy pursuit of Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.  NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the clock is ticking on the Jets to get a deal done for Aaron Rodgers, why Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens have failed to reach a long-term extension after two years of negotiations and if some team will be willing to part with two first-round draft picks to sign the former MVP quarterback. Rich weighs in on the Lamar Jackson “collusion” allegations being thrown around and says if the free agent QB is worth the cost of two first rounders. 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. 00:00- Eastern Conference/ MVP talk 20:08- Western Conference talk Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll tells Rich how Geno Smith’s resilience and stubbornness led to a well-deserved new contract, why Seattle could still draft a quarterback in the top ten of this year’s draft, why he doesn’t consider making the playoffs last year a “success,” and if there can be any long-term mending of fences between the franchise and current Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson.   Rich and the guys react to Clippers owner Steve Ballmer giving us possibly the best soundbite of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich what the sticking point is between Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on a long-term contract extension and which teams could be in the mix for the former NFL MVP, the chances the Jets will be able to pull off a trade for Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers, and why the New York Giants gave Daniel Jones $40M per season.  Rich breaks down the Jets’ long history of QB woes and debates if Aaron Rodgers or Lamar Jackson would be the better option to jumpstart New York’s moribund offense next season, and explains why Jackson joining the Washington Commanders makes a lot of sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down possible landing spots for Lamar Jackson who’s free to sign with another NFL team after the Baltimore Ravens placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on him. Rich reacts to/gloats over his prediction of the Giants paying Daniel Jones coming true and debates if New York overpaid to keep the QB.  Brockman accepts a bet from a caller who thinks he’ll have to eat his words for not believing in Daniel Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports NFL Insider Peter King tells Rich the chances the Raiders make a play for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers instead of the New York Jets, how much the Bears could get in a trade haul for the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, if Lamar Jackson could be playing for the Atlanta Falcons next season, what’s in store for Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert’s next contracts, and where free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo could land. Jets fan Rich reacts to reports that the team’s owner, coach and GM are on a private jet to California to meet with Aaron Rodgers and finally warms up to the idea of having the 4-time NFL MVP in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NFL front office executive Joe Banner joins Rich in-studio where he says he’d be shocked if Aaron Rodgers returns to the Green Bay Packers after they gave him permission to talk trade with the New York Jets, why Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens STILL haven’t been able to workout a long-term contract extension, why the Bears should move on from Justin Fields and draft Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud, and why Jalen Hurts would be wise to seek a shorter contract from the Philadelphia Eagles.  Rich reacts to Tom Brady responding to the unretiring rumors with a tweet about his daughter’s new kitten.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the bruhaha created by his relaying the rumors he heard at the NFL Combine about Tom Brady possibly coming out of retirement again, and says why all indications point to the Jets trading for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.  NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich what the impressive showing by the quarterbacks at the NFL Combine means for their NFL Draft stock, which players helped themselves the most in Indianapolis, why Bryce Young’s slight body frame is a legit concern for NFL teams, if C.J. Stroud or Anthony Richardson could leapfrog Young and become the #1 overall pick, who are likely trade partners with the Chicago Bears for the draft’s top pick, where Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson could land in the draft, and what an Aaron Rodgers trade to the Jets would mean for the long-term NFL future of QB Zach Wilson.  Rich reacts to Geno Smith’s new contract and if it precludes the Seahawks from selecting a QB in the upcoming NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co

Former Florida Gators QB/NFL Draft prospect Anthony Richardson tells Rich that he’s confident he’ll be ready to start day one for whoever selects him in this year’s NFL Draft, reveals which teams he met with at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and more. Rich reacts to contract numbers in Derek Carr’s new deal with the Saints and speculates on Aaron Rodgers’ looking decision now that the first domino has fallen in the QB carousel, and in his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on which QB could go #1 in the NFL Draft, if the New York Giants should overpay for Daniel Jones, if Carr can lead New Orleans to an NFC South title, who will be the Jets’ QB next season, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, the slumping Boston Celtics, and the Clippers chances to win the West on Kawhi Leonard’s back. Rich reveals something he did at the NFL Combine that was more impressive than anything the top prospects did on the field in Indianapolis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals the juiciest rumors he heard at the NFL Combine including tidbits on Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady, Philip Rivers, Lamar Jackson, the Chicago Bears, and Raiders owner Mark Davis. Rich and the guys debate the chances Florida QB Anthony Richardson leapfrogs Bryce Young, CJ Stroud and Will Levis to become the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft, debate if the Ravens should move on from Lamar Jackson and get draft picks for the restricted free agent QB, and if the Washington Commanders should see what they have in Sam Howell or draft another quarterback. Rich, Brockman and TJ break down the latest in the NBA including the slumping Celtics, surging Knicks and the 76ers snapping the Bucks’ winning streak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices