The Rich Eisen Show

Rich recaps the opening Thursday night in College Football, and the guys react to the Braves and Dodgers epic opener of their 4-game series which leads to a debate: has Mookie Betts or Mike Trout had the better career to this point? In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, the AFC and NFC South, the AFC an...

Jets fan Rich and Patriots fan Brockman debate their predictions on how the AFC East will shake out among New England, New York, the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt tells Rich why he likes the Detroit Lions to win the NFC North, if the Steelers can get back to the playoffs this season, why Sean McVay and the Rams will surprise everyone with a return to...

Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss the ever-expanding Big Ten Conference with Oregon and Washington coming over from the Pac-12 along with UCLA and USC, what former Michigan Wolverines QB Cade McNamara brings to the Hawkeyes, the need for a uniform set of rules to govern NIL and the Transfer Portal, and reveals how a suggestion from his wife made Iowa ‘Tight End University’ sen...

Rich and the guys react to Josh Jacobs’ first comments since returning from his holdout and debate what impact the reigning NFL rushing champion will have on the Raiders’ season prospects. ‘Sunday Night Football’ game analyst Cris Collinsworth and Rich discuss what it was like facing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ storied “Steel Curtain” defense, which team has the best chance to topple Patrick Mahomes...

Rich reacts to Colts GM Chris Ballard’s latest comments on the team’s contract standoff with RB Jonathan Taylor. Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell and Rich discuss his early-life Dallas Cowboys fandom, the tough task of facing Brian Kelly’s LSU squad in their season opener, the impact of NIL in college football, and the possible expansion of the ACC with potential additions of Cal, St...

Rich reacts to Trey Lance’s first press conference as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and says how the 2021 NFL Draft would play out if happened to today with much different results for the likes of Justin Fields, Micah Parsons, and Ja’Marr Chase, but not so much for Trevor Lawrence. Director Antoine Fuqua joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new film ‘The Equalizer 3’ starring Denzel Washington, h...

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss what to expect out of the Colorado Buffaloes in their first season with new head coach Deion Sanders, which players will compete with USC QB Caleb Williams for the Heisman Trophy this season, why Florida State could be a sleeper team to watch this season, if this could be the year Jim Harbaugh wins a national championship at Michigan, and mo...

Rich reacts to Bill Belichick and the Patriots cutting backup QBs Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham, leaving Mac Jones as the only quarterback on New England’s roster, and weighs in on the Indianapolis Colts putting disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor on the PUP list meaning he’ll miss the first 4 games of the NFL season. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Belichick cutting both of this backup...

Rich lists the top performers from the NFL’s final preseason weekend including the Jets’ Aaron Rogers, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, a tough luck Cowboys QB and a Bears longshot that paid off big time. Jets fan Rich reacts (poorly) to a Milwaukee bar offering to pay patrons’ tabs on days when Aaron Rodgers and New York loses. Rich and the guys reveal who will come out on top in the NFC North this sea...

The 2023 Little League World Series champions from El Segundo join Rich in-studio to discuss their newfound fame after a thrilling walk-off win over Curacao in the title game. Rich breaks down how the 49ers are able to move on without much of a hitch after whiffing on their Trey Lance NFL Draft gambit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Cardinals QB situation and if new head coach Jonathan Gannon would be better off starting rookie Clayton Tune or newly acquired Joshua Dobbs for the injured Kyler Murray. Eagles All-Pro LB Haason Reddick and Rich discuss the team’s mindset heading into the 2023 season after falling just short in the Super Bowl against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, what young for...

Rich and the guys debate if they prefer having a conversation while standing or sitting. Rich weighs in on the 49ers giving up on Trey Lance after trading up to select the QB 3rd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ impressive performance for the New York Jets in his first on-field game action this preseason. The guys reveal their predictions on how the NFC South will play o...

Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin and Rich discuss watching his former player Ronde Barber’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the growth of 2nd-year QB Kenny Pickett, his expectations for WR George Pickens and rookie TE Darnell Washington, TJ Watt’s Hall of Fame path, the team’s 2023 mindset and more.   In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Jets WR Garrett Wilson, NFL rookie quarte...

Rich weighs in on the shocking trade where the San Francisco 49ers cut ties with former #3 overall draft pick Trey Lance by shipping him to the Dallas Cowboys. ESPN NFL Analyst Dan Orlovsky and Rich discuss the 49ers trading Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys and how muck 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan is too blame for Lance’s lack of development since being drafted 3rd overall in 2021, why the Cowboys were...

The Athletic’s Senior Writer Mark Kaboly and Rich discuss how Steelers QB Kenny Pickett looks like a star in the making, the growth of WR George Pickens, veteran WR Allen Robinson’s trade from the Rams, expectations for mammoth rookie TE Darnell Washington, and the chances Mike Tomlin can lead Pittsburgh back to the Super Bowl in the next two seasons. Rich and the gang react to actor/comedian Kevi...

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III and Rich discuss Sam Darnold winning the 49ers’ backup QB job over Trey Lance, if Commanders QB Sam Howell is the real deal, how Lamar Jackson will look in the Baltimore Ravens new-look offense, which rookie QB is poised to have the best season, Jonathan Taylor’s standoff with the Colts, and if a Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl rematch is likely. A caller from Minnesota plays...

Rich reacts to the Steelers’ 24-0 preseason rout of the Atlanta Falcons and explains why we should expect a huge leap from 2nd-year Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett this season. The Fantasy Footballers’ Jason Moore and Mike Wright join Rich in-studio to discuss where you should draft Colts RB Jonathan Taylor and Raiders holdout RB Josh Jacobs, if Vikings WR Justin Jefferson or 49ers RB Christian McCaff...

The Athletic Packers Insider Matt Schneidman and Rich discuss Jordan Love’s chances to succeed as he takes over as Green Bay’s QB1, how Green Bay’s young receivers are meshing with Love after being harshly criticized by Aaron Rodgers last season, AND how Cheesehead fans are reacting to the new-look, happier Rodgers after his trade to the New York Jets. Jets fan Rich breaks down New York’s early-se...

Oregon State Head Football Coach Jonathan Smith and Rich discuss the sudden demise of the Pac-12 and if the once-proud conference can survive the defections of all but 4 teams, naming former Clemson 5-star recruit D.J. Uiagalelei the Beavers starting QB and shares his favorite story about his former OSU teammate Chad Johnson/Ochocinco. ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich discuss the underlying r...

Rich reacts to the torn UCL suffered by Angels’ ace Shohei Ohtani that ended his season as a pitcher and could impact his impending free agency. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the NFL future of Trey Lance after being beaten out for the 49ers’ backup QB job by Sam Darnold, what Lance’s demotion says about Kyle Shanahan’s ability to evaluate and develop quarterbacks, and if Lance or disg...

NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the upcoming Roku Channel NFL Films ‘The Pick Is In’ documentary series, the chances the Indianapolis Colts will find a trade partner for disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor, if the holdout of Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones could last into the regular season, and more. Rich weighs in on the chances the Colts trade Taylor to the Buffalo Bills and what it woul...

Rich reacts to Roku’s upcoming NFL Films series ‘The Pick Is In’ that goes behind the scenes at the NFL Draft that includes the Dallas Cowboys drafting RB Deuce Vaughn and the Houston Texans selecting edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. Texans DE Will Anderson Jr. and Rich discuss him going 3rd overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, if Nick Saban’s practices at Alabama were tougher, his trust in Houston’s rooki...

Rich breaks down which teams make the most sense to trade for disgruntled Colts RB Jonathan Taylor including the Dolphins, Rams, Bears, Cowboys, and Broncos. Hall of Fame QB Steve Young and Rich discuss how the 49ers depth chart could shake out with Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold, if Darnold has a future in the NFL as a starting QB, what situation would allow Lance to develop into a start...

Jets fan Rich panics over the thought of Aaron Rodgers getting injured in New York’s next preseason game and breaks down the Commanders win over the Ravens that included some stellar play from Sam Howell, an odd booth visit by new owner Josh Harris, and a Magic Johnson “Captain Obvious” tweet. Comedian/actor Dan Soder joins Rich in-studio to discuss how his friendship with Miami Dolphins Head Coac...

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the worsening relationship between the Colts and Jonathan Taylor, if Indianapolis is expecting too much in a possible trade for the disgruntled RB, which teams could step up and make a deal with the Colts, and the chances Indy’s front office comes to its senses and works out a deal to bring the RB back into the fold. NBC Sports’ Fantasy Football expert Matt...