The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III and Rich discuss the snowballing controversy surrounding Lamar Jackson and the Ravens and the QB’s future in Baltimore, why he’s bullish on Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs but bearish on Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys against the 49ers, Tom Brady’s murky NFL future, and why the Eagles shouldn’t overlook the running ability of Giants QB Daniel Jones. Rich and the guys debate which of the 8 remaining NFL head coaches in the playoffs would benefit the most from a Super Bowl win. Michigan alum Rich weighs in on Jim Harbaugh’s decision to return to Ann Arbor next season after his latest flirtation with returning to the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the AFC Divisional round QBs saying we can expect Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow and Josh Allen vying for AFC supremacy for years to come.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich if it’s possible the Dolphins ditch Tua Tagovailoa for Tom Brady next season, where Sean Payton is likely to be coaching next season, why the Chargers brass decided to hang onto embattled head coach Brandon Staley, and if Lamar Jackson has played his final game for the Baltimore Ravens.  Rich and the guys wrap up the hour heatedly debating proper coffee machine etiquette in the workplace.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich if he thinks Tom Brady’s playing days are over or just over in Tampa, what went wrong for the Bucs this season and what life after Brady could look like for the franchise.  Rich plays “what if” and speculates on what Tom Brady signing with the Miami Dolphins would impact the NFL landscape next season, and lists his top storylines coming out of the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend including Trevor Lawrence and the Jaguars, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens future, Daniel Jones’ emergence for the Giants, Tom Brady’s NFL future, Brock Purdy balling out for the 49ers again, and those cringy Paul Giamatti as Albert Einstein commercials.  Rich and the guys react to the latest Aaron Rodgers news and debate if the 49ers would be better off with Rodgers, Tom Brady or Brock Purdy as their starting QB next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira tells Rich the league is using a de facto “Sky Judge” on their “replay assist” plays, if we’ll see Roughing the Passer and other personal foul calls put under review, and weighs in on Joey Bosa’s inflammatory comments that NFL refs are out to get him and other players with no repercussions or accountability.  Rich makes the case for the NFL adopting Sky Judge to help NFL officials on the field get calls right, and weighs in on Tom Brady’s NFL future outlining the two factors that will impact whether he retires or comes back to play another season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Cowboys throttling of the Buccaneers in their Wild Card game saying Dallas definitely proved him and other critics wrong, and recaps the Bucs’ rollercoaster season that saw Tom Brady and Tampa’s offense struggle to put points on the scoreboard for much of the year.  Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Michael Irvin tells Rich why he never doubted the Dallas Cowboys would easily handle Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in their Wild Card round matchup, and why he’s not so confident for America’s Team heading into their Divisional Round showdown with the San Francisco 49ers. Rich reacts to the Chargers firing Offensive Coordinator Joe Lombardi and sticking with embattled head coach Brandon Staley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jaguars WR Christian Kirk recaps Jacksonville’s thrilling comeback from a 27-0 hole to beat the Chargers in their Wild Card matchup, says why he relished proving his doubters wrong after signing that big free agent contract before last season, and says why playing in the Super Bowl in his hometown is definitely on his mind.  Rich comments on the Seahawks’ Wild Card loss to the 49ers and says what Pete Carroll should do at the QB position next season in the wake of Geno Smith’s breakthrough year, predicts that embattled Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley keeps his job but will be forced to hire a new offense coordinator, and says what’s at stake for Tom Brady, Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy in the Cowboys vs Buccaneers Wild Card showdown. Rich wraps up the hour listing his top 5 turning points from the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parsons tells Rich how he’s preparing mentally to face Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in Dallas’ Wild Card showdown, shares his admiration for fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa of the 49ers but says he’s no fan of the NFL’s Roughing the Passer crackdown.  Rich recaps the 49ers’ throttling of the Seahawks and how rookie QB Brock Purdy continues to impress, and weighs in on Sean Payton’s chances to coach Justin Herbert and the Chargers next season, Josh Allen’s newfound propensity for throwing INTs, if the Giants can upset the Eagles next weekend, if the Vikings should move on from Kirk Cousins, Lamar Jackson’s Ravens future, and if Brock Purdy has earned the 49ers’ starting QB job for next season in a round of ‘Overreaction Monday.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why the Giants ousting the Vikings from the playoffs thanks to the stellar game from Daniel Jones, and weighs in on what Lamar Jackson not traveling to Cincinnati for the Ravens Wild Card game bodes for his future in Baltimore.  Two-time Super Bowl champion and ‘Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long tells Rich why he thinks Lamar Jackson has played his last game for the Baltimore Ravens, if John Harbaugh should come under scrutiny for the QB sneak that turned into a 98-yard fumble return TD for the Bengals, his reaction to the Chargers’ epic meltdown against the Jaguars, if Daniel Jones can lead the Giants to a Super Bowl title, why Josh Allen is the Buffalo Bills’ biggest question mark right now, and why he sees Tom Brady and the Buccaneers ousting the Dallas Cowboys from the playoffs.  Rich reacts to the NFL using more “replay assist” in this year’s playoffs and calls if it to be utilized for Roughing the Passer calls as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on each of the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend games featuring the Chargers vs Jaguars, 49ers vs Seahawks, Giants vs Vikings, Bengals vs Ravens, Dolphins vs Bills and Cowboys vs Buccaneers.  Rich breaks down the NFL playoff field and says how postseason experience will factor into Super Wild Card Weekend’s quarterback play.  Buccaneers All-Pro WR Mike Evans tells Rich how the Bucs’ adversity this season has them prepared for the playoffs, what Tom Brady says to the locker room to get them fired up each week, and Tampa’s mindset heading into their wild card showdown with the Dallas Cowboys. Rich previews the top storylines for each Super Wild Card Weekend game and lays out how certain players and teams can silence their critics and write their own narrative with statement victories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran tells Rich why the Patriots hiring an actual Offensive Coordinator is a very good thing for Bill Belichick’s team next season and if there’s a chance the team will move on from Mac Jones as the Pats’ starting quarterback. Bryan Cranston joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Showtime series ‘Your Honor,’ appearing in the ‘Better Call Saul’ series finale, and talks ‘Breaking Bad,’ ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ and his brief time as a Preparation H spokesman in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s detailed tweet updating the status if his knee injury that will keep him out of the Ravens wild card game against AFC North rival Cincinnati Bengals, and weighs in on the Patriots’ press release announce they’re interviewing OC candidates after a less-than-stellar showing on offense this season. Seahawk’s WR Tyler Lockett tells Rich how Pete Carroll’s infectious attitude helped Seattle’s improbable run to the playoffs, how Geno Smith’s emergence has inspired Seattle’s locker room, and previews the challenges the 49ers present in their Super Wild Card Weekend showdown.  Rich reacts to the revelation that Chargers WR Mike Williams will miss L.A.’s wild card game against the Jaguars after suffering a fractured back because HC Brandon Staley played him in a meaningless Week 18 loss to the Broncos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if they prefer higher floors at hotels which leads to a funny recounting of Rich’s adventures at a celebrity charity golf tournament.  Rich and the guys react to reports that the Knicks are using facial recognition at Madison Square Garden to deal with fans who are outspoken against team owner James Dolan.  Rich lists his ‘Top 5 Teams on Upset Alert’ in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix joins Rich in-studio to reveal why he had a falling out with the Dan Patrick Show, says why the Lakers should trade a future 1st round pick to give LeBron more weapons, why the Warriors have struggled of late, if Nikola Jokic is on the road to another MVP award, if the Nets can continue their winning ways without Kevin Durant, which teams will be buyers at the NBA Trade Deadline, and why teams are salivating over the chance to draft 7’4” phenom Victor Wembanyama.  Rich and the guys preview the Cowboys vs Buccaneers wild card game and why the outcome could play a big role in determining Tom Brady’s NFL future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the NFL’s decision to play a potential Bills-Chiefs AFC Championship game in Atlanta, and reacts to Derek Carr’s goodbye note to Raiders fans and ponders where the quarterback could land next season.  FOX Sports’ Mark Sanchez joins Rich in-studio where he reveals that the Seahawks welched on their promise do draft him #4 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft, previews Super Wild Card Weekend, voices his concern for Tua Tagovailoa’s lingering concussion, says how much playoff experience will play a role in this weekend’s quarterback play, shares a some great Joe Namath stories, says if the Jets can salvage the career of former #2 overall pick Zach Wilson, and how the NFL’s QB landscape could be drastically different next season. 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- Standings at halfway point 00:09- Western Conference 00:20- Lakers 00:24- Bulls/76ers 32:00- MVP/ Finals picks Follow the guys here: Twitter: @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram: @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Colorado Head Football Coach Deion Sanders and Rich discuss how he finally made in on the cover of GQ, reveals what it was like taking helicopter rides when he was playing professional football and baseball at the same time, reveals why he left Jackson State for Colorado, and says how he’ll use the Transfer Portal to return the Buffs back to national prominence.  Actor Rex Lin joins Rich in-studio to discuss his ABC series ‘Big Sky: Deadly Trails,’ his love of the Texas football and what he told Peyton Manning about his nephew Arch Manning joining the Longhorns, shares an hilarious story about fellow actor Michael Shannon along with his favorite memories of making ‘Cliffhanger’ with Sylvester Stallone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico and Rich discuss if the Baltimore Ravens have a shot to beat the Bengals without injured QB Lamar Jackson, if Joe Burrow’s Cincinnati squad is the hottest team coming into the playoffs, why he thinks a neutral-site AFC Championship game should be played at Lambeau Field, and weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain Packers future. Rich debates if he would want Lamar Jackson on his Jets if the former MVP parts ways with the Ravens, and reveals his latest NFL Power Rankings heading into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the news that Tua Tagovialoa will not play in the Dolphins’ Wild Card game vs the Bills and ponders the QB’s future in the wake of multiple concussions this season, and weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s injury status shooting down whispers that the Baltimore QB is purposely sitting out because of his protracted contract negotiations.  All Elite Wrestling President Tony Khan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the meteoric rise of AEW, weighs in on his Jacksonville Jaguars’ AFC South title and Trevor Lawrence’s growth as a leader this season, and espouses the role of analytics in the NFL and Premier League soccer.  Rich wraps up the hour with his take on the Golden Globes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former All-Pro NFL OT-turned Amazon Prime Video NFL Analyst Andrew Whitworth joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what it was like going from the playing field to being a part of the media, why the Eagles are the most impressive team he’s seen this season, if the 49ers can win it all with Brock Purdy at QB, why the Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars are a dangerous playoff team, if the Cowboys can top Tom Brady and the Buccaneers in their Super Wild Card Weekend showdown, if Mac Jones will be the Patriots’ starting QB when the 2023 season kicks off, if he thinks Rams HC Sean McVay will retire from coaching, explains in no uncertain terms why he could not care less about whether or not Aaron Rodgers retires, and reveals his Super Bowl predictions. Rich and the guys break down which NFL teams could be shopping for a new quarterback this offseason with the likes of Derek Carr, Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how Georgia’s depth is the key to their back-to-back national championships, if Bulldogs QB Stetson Bennett IV will be drafted in April, if this is the year Jim Harbaugh returns to the NFL, why the Cardinals canned Kliff Kingsbury after giving him a long contract extension, if any head coaches in the playoffs are on the hot seat (ahem, Brandon Staley, the likelihood Rams HC Sean McVay retires, and if the Bears could use the #1 overall draft pick on a quarterback despite having Justin Fields on the roster.  Rich and the guys debate if the Bears should trade Justin Fields and draft a QB #1 overall or stick with the incumbent quarterback and draft a defender, and lists his top teams who missed out on the playoffs this year but should be ones to watch next season including the Jets, Bears, Rams, Lions, and Steelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices