The Rich Eisen Show

QB Summit founder and co-host of ‘The Room’ Jordan Palmer tells Rich why Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is poise to make a huge leap this year, why there’s tons of pressure on Tua Tagovailoa this season, why the Chiefs offense won’t face much of a drop off after sending Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, why Ryan Tannehill and Mitchell Trubisky are two of the more intriguing quarterbacks...

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers after his brief leave of absence and the statement by UFC chief Dana White asserting that he brokered a deal to bring Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Raiders that was nixed by Jon Gruden.  The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how Baker Mayfield ran away with the Carolina Panthers QB competition vs Sam Darnold, what the 49ers’ options are for Jimmy...

Rich and Terzo in Iowa discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension settlement, and in his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Deebo Samuel vs Justin Jefferson, Josh Allen vs Russell Wilson as MVP finalist, if Davante Adams or Tyreek Hill will find the end zone more this season, if the Jaguars will win more games than the Steelers, if the Charges or Cowboys have a better shot to win their divi...

Fox Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins Rich in-studio to discussion the seismic changes College Football is going through that will forever change the sport’s landscape, why there’s a only a handful of teams he sees winning the national championship, why he sees Ohio State QB CJ Stroud winning the Heisman Trophy this year, if Michigan can return to the College Football Playoff, why the Buck...

Rich reacts to “the dumbest rumor” he’s heard in his two decades of covering the NFL: that Tom Brady took a leave of absence from the Buccaneers to film the new season of ‘The Masked Singer.’ Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss how Deshaun Watson and the NFL came to their 11-game suspension settlement and if the embattled QB’s refusal to admit any wrongdoing could lead to a longer sus...

University of Utah Head Football Coach Kyle Whittingham tells Rich why he’s confident the defending Pac-12 champions can be just as good if not better this season as they head into their season opener against the Florida Gators, weighs in on the conference losing UCLA and USC to the Big Ten, predicts the coming of “super leagues” and says why NIL is “out of control” in college sports and needs to...

Rich reacts to the breaking news that Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson has agreed to a an 11-game suspension and a $5 Million fine for his off-field transgressions. Rich weighs in on LeBron James signing a huge contract extension and ponders how much winning another title factored into his decision to stay with the Lakers.  ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst tells Rich that LeBron didn’t put himse...

Rich comments on the possibility of the College Football Playoff taking over the running of big time CFB from the NCAA with a firm “I told you so.” Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey tells Rich why he’s not fully on-board with a football-only super league for CFB and if he’d be interested in running the new organization if it were to come to fruition, explains why he’s concerned abou...

Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers publicly calling out his young WR’s for dropped passed and incorrect routes.  NFL Network NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why Jacksonville Jaguars players are thrilled the Urban Meyer debacle is in the team’s rear view mirror, when we can expect a decision on the Deshaun Watson suspension appeal, says if Zach Wilson could take the field for the Jets in Week 1 follo...

BYU Head Football Coach Kalani Sitake and Rich discuss the Cougars’ upcoming move to the Big 12 Conference and the rapidly-changing college football landscape, why NIL income is a good thing for young student-athletes, and why Jets fans should feel confident Zach Wilson will bounce back from his latest knee injury.  ESPN NFL Analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich why Geno Smith has the edge over Drew Lo...

 TJ lists his top college football players who have the perfect names for NIL deals. Actress Michelle Monaghan joins Rich in-studio to discuss her new Neflix series ‘Echoes,’ her love of Iowa Hawkeyes football and her excitement over UCLA and USC joining the Big Ten, reveals the special moment she experienced filming a ‘True Detective’ scene with Woody Harrelson, and reveals her longtime crush on...

The Fire Pit Collective golf writer Alan Shipnuck tells Rich why there’s a growing schism among PGA Tour players at the top of the food chain and the tour’s middle class and Tiger Woods’ “shadow commissioner” role in keeping players from defecting, why Open Championship winner Cameron Smith joining the Saudi-backed tour brings big-time legitimacy to the upstart league, and why LIV Golf is here to...

Three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman joins Rich in-studio where he reveals why he’s missing football now more than ever and if he’d consider a comeback of Tom Brady called, discusses his new ‘Games with Names’ podcast that revisits some of the most famous games and plays in sports history, weighs in on the Patriots’ “vanilla” offense that has been unimpressive in the pre-season so far, wh...

Rich previews the Chiefs 2022 outlook and says pundits who are predicting a step back for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense after the departure of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins could turn out to be very wrong. Rich and the guys get into a heated candy debate including Red Vines vs Twizzlers, Jelly Bellies vs Jelly Beans and some hot takes on Starburst and Skittles. NFL Network Reporter Tom...

NBCSN Boston’s Patriots Insider Tom Curran tells Rich why Bill Belichick’s attempt to streamline the Patriots’ offense play calling is actually causing more confusion with Matt Patricia and Joe Judge both involved in the process, says if he was surprised by the Tom Brady/Miami Dolphins tampering that came to light in Brian Flores’ lawsuit and why Brady soured on the coaching staff toward the end o...

Seahawks All-Pro WR D.K. Metcalf and Rich discuss Seattle’s QB competition between Geno Smith and Drew Lock, says he’s surprised Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner are no longer on the team, reveals how close he came to demanding a trade before signing his big extension to stay in Seattle, and reveals how he landed an acting role in the new Owen Wilson movie ‘Secret Headquarters’ and makes it not sec...

Jets fan Rich reacts to Zach Wilson’s latest injury and wonders when the “curse” hanging over his favorite NFL team will ever end.  In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich has more to say about Zach Wilson’s injury, the Steelers’ 3-way QB competition among Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph, the Dallas Cowboys’ sloppy play, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ chances to win the NFC East,...

ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tells guest host Ryan Leaf how concerned the Rams should be about Matthew Stafford’s throwing elbow, if Odell Beckham Jr. could return to the defending Super Bowl champions, why Justin Herbert could win NFL MVP honors and how the Chargers revamped defense makes them a dangerous team in the AFC. The Associated Press’ Josh Dubow tells Ryan why the Raiders will be the AFC West te...

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman recap the Patriots-Giants pre-season opener, break down New England’s early-camp offensive struggles, and marvel at reporters continually asking not-wise questions of Pats Head Coach Bill Belichick. In our ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Ryan weighs in on Mac Jones and the Patriots, Ryan Tannehill and Titans rookie QB Malik Willis, says why Jimmy Garoppolo will win m...

Guest host Ryan Leaf discusses the outreach he does for college football programs each fall where he schools the student-athletes on the perils of fame and expectations that can easily derail their hopes and dreams. Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun tells Ryan why he’s confident new head football coach Jake Dickert can make the Cougars consistent winners year-in and year-out, how the Pa-...

Tampa Bay Times Bucs Insider Rick Stroud tells guest host Ryan Leaf why even he’s baffled by Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from Buccaneers’ training camp and if it could be a harbinger of something bigger to come for TB12, what Tampa’s expectations are for the 2022 season under new head coach Todd Bowles, and why the new-look Miami Dolphins will be “a problem” for the teams on their schedule this...

2-time Super Bowl champion and current Steelers sideline reporter Max Starks tells guest host Ryan Leaf why Mitchell Trubisky has the early lead over Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh’s QB competition, what Mike Tomlin’s expectations are for his team this season in what should be a very competitive AFC North against the Ravens, Bengals and Browns, how he reacted to the Heinze Fi...

Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman discuss Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from the Buccaneers’ training camp for at least the next week and ponder if there’s a chance the 7-time Super Bowl champion doesn’t return by Week 1, and the guys debate the incident today at the FedEx Playoffs where Scottie Scheffler walked across the putting line of Cameron Smith to send a message about the Open Championshi...

‘Go Long’ NFL writer Tyler Dunne tells guest host Ryan Leaf why the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen won’t see a drop off despite losing Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll to the New York Giants, why the Bengals are poised for another successful season, that the Jets are trending upwards despite the season-ending injury to OT Mekhi Becton, and if the Miami Dolphins can reach the playoffs under rookie...

Guest host Ryan Leaf takes calls from viewers thanking him for being a role model for them on their road to recovery from substance addiction.  Cleveland Browns Insider Mary Kay Cabot tells Ryan when she’s expecting a decision on the Deshaun Watson’s suspension appeal, how head coach Kevin Stefanski is preparing his back up QBs for Watson’s absence, and more. Ryan and the guys break down the AFC N...