The Rich Eisen Show

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks joins Rich in-studio where he breaks down the Green Bay Packers “game of chicken” with the New York Jets regarding compensation in the Aaron Rodgers potential trade, says which quarterback the Carolina Panthers should take #1 overall in the NFL Draft, if the Indianapolis Colts should draft a QB at #4 or sign Lamar Jackson away from the Baltimore Ravens, why Charger...

FOX Sports analyst/Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz tells Rich why the World Baseball Classic is a good thing for global baseball, if he’s a fan of the Pitch Clock and banning the Shift, Shohei Ohtani’s future, his Lions and Michigan State Spartans fandom and more. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers announcing on the Pat McAfee Show that he wants to play for the Jets, and debates if the Packers should...

Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision on whether or not to accept a trade from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets, and says why he loves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing QB Baker Mayfield to a 1-year contract.  Rich breaks down which teams are most likely to reach out to restricted free agent QB Lamar Jackson among the Texans, Titans, Colts, Commanders, Jets and others. Heart...

Rich weighs in on what the Jets’ pursuit of Aaron Rodgers means for Zach Wilson’s NFL future, says what to read into the 49ers’ signing of Sam Darnold with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy coming off seasons that ended in injury, and explains why Rodgers would be a far better option for the Jets instead of signing Lamar Jackson away from the Baltimore Ravens.  Rich and the guys react to the New York Gia...

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...

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’...

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’...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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 per...

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 Yo...

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...

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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...

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...

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 belie...

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 co...

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....

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...

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 domi...

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 L...

Brockman holds down the fort for Rich while he’s en route to the studio from LAX and recaps the big weekend by Florida QB Anthony Richardson who tore it up at the NFL Combine. Rich reacts to Derek Carr signing with the New Orleans Saints instead of his New York Jets, and says why New York would be wiser to sign free agent QB Jimmy Garoppolo instead of trading valuable draft picks to the Green Bay...