The Rich Eisen Show

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Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss why the Jaguars will win in Week 16 and put the Jets back in the driver’s seat to land Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, why Sam Darnold could still find success in New York, why Jets Head Coach Adam Gase still has a job, and the mindset of players over very, very bad teams. Actor/comedian/musician Craig Robinson and Rich discuss his new FOX show...

In his Overreaction Tuesday segment Rich weighs in on what the Jets should do if they only get the #2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, if he’d take Jalen Hurts over Tua Tagovailoa, if the Rams embarrassing loss to the previously winless Jets was the worst of his career, if the Cowboys could actually make the playoffs, and more! Cy Young Award-winning pitcher CC Sabathia and Rich discuss the hea...

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the “desperate” Steelers Monday Night Football loss to the woeful Bengals, and explains why he’s counting on Jaguars’ QB Gardner Minshew to keep his Trevor Lawrence-to-the-Jets dream alive. Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson and Rich discuss the way-too-soon passing of Steelers legend Kevin Greene, Pittsburgh’s concerning 3-game losing streak after starting the season 11...

Former All-Pro cornerback Aqib Talib and Rich discuss is star turn in the booth as an NFL on FOX in-game analyst, why Jalen Hurts is staying put as the Eagles’ starting QB, why the Cardinals will be a tough out if they reach the playoffs, if he’d rather cover Tyreek Hill or DeAndre Hopkins, and why he studied Tony Romo before making his broadcasting debut. In the wake of a semi-controversial choic...

Rich kicks off the hour singing the praise of the Bills and their QB Josh Allen taking his game to the next level. Army Head Coach Jeff Monken and Rich discuss why the 9-2 Black Knights are without an opponent to play in the Independence Bowl, why other college football programs are opting out of postseason games in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, if Army will be ready to step in if another tea...

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saint loss to the Chiefs in Drew Brees’ return from a rib injury, along with Tom Brady and the Bucs’ big comeback win over the Falcons (sound familiar??). Rich, a lifelong (and long-suffering) Jets fan EPICALLY reacts to New York’s improbable win over the Rams that put them behind the Jaguars in the pursuit of the #1 overall pick and Clemson quarterback Trevor...

The guys have more reaction to Chris Brockman’s issues with the show’s new publicity photos.(2:03). Actor Scott Glenn and Rich discuss that time he saved Francis Ford Coppola’s life while filming Apocalypse Now, how astronaut Alan Shepard hilariously reacted to Glenn’s portrayal of him in The Righ Stuff, filming The Hunt for Red October with Sean Connery, what advice Denzel Washington gave him abo...

ESPN’s Chris Fowler and Rich discuss what’s shaping up to be an EPIC Clemson-Notre Dame rematch in the ACC title game, Fighting Irish head coach Brian Kelly’s threat to possibly boycott the Rose Bowl, what it’s like working with his wife on his new ‘Who You Got?’ podcast, and if Trevor Lawrence is ready to give up Clemson’s winning ways for …the Jets?? (2:40). Former NFL WR Chad Ochocinco and Rich...

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Raiders loss to the Chargers on Thursday Night Football (2:19). Rich reacts to Brian Kelly saying Notre Dame won’t play in any bowl games where friends and family are not allowed to attend…ahem, Rose Bowl. (23:37). NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger and Rich discuss Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton, which NFL rookies aren’t playing like rookies, why...

CBS Sports NFL Analyst Rich Gannon and Rich discuss his transition from the playing field to the broadcast booth, his improbable journey from small college Delaware to winning the NFL MVP Award, Justin Herbert’s impressive rookie season and bright future, what makes the Chiefs so good, how Tom Brady and Philip Rivers have meshed with their new teams this season, Mike McCarthy’s struggles with the...

Rich and the guys kick off the hour discussing James Harden’s adventures in Las Vegas and his diva mindset. Why NBA superstars expect and get preferential treatment, (3:20). ESPN NBA Analyst and 17-year NBA veteran Richard Jefferson and Rich discuss who’s to blame for all the Harden-Rockets drama, if the Heat should make a run at James Harden, and co-hosting the Sports Illustrated Awards with form...

 Rich kicks off the hour previewing the Raiders vs Chargers on Thursday Night Football and the playoff implications for Las Vegas and Jon Gruden (2:52). Seahawks WR D.K. Metcalf and Rich discuss his emergence as one of the NFL’s most dangerous weapons, what makes him so motivated to become an all-time great, his unforgettable chase down of Budda Baker and all the subsequent memes, his unique perso...

ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst and Rich discuss James Harden’s ‘star treatment’ that has impacted the Rockets on and off the court, what the Rockets could get in return in a possible Harden trade, the long-term impact of Giannis signing his Bucks supermax extension, and how the NBA will handle covid protocols and testing in the new season with no bubble this time around. (3:16). Rich and the guy...

Rich and the guys begin the hour debating if any team in the AFC can stop the Chiefs offense. (00:52). Rich calls out TJ Jefferson for not having his back yesterday when Chargers RB Austin Ekeler trolled him for mentioning a certain obsolete technology. (16:18). Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Giants up-and-down fortunes of late, how many AFC North teams will make th...

Rich kicks off the hour VERY geeked out about the NFL’s Week 15 playoff clinching scenarios. (1:18). Rich and the guys react to James Harden’s less-than-impressive NBA pre-season debut and his off-season penchant for having a VERY good time at all times. (18:13). Monday Night Football’s Brian Griese and Rich discuss if his ’97 Michigan team could beat the ’97 Nebraska team in a battle of split nat...

Chargers running back Austin Ekeler and Rich discuss his improbable journey to the NFL, how he dealt with injury after finally winning the starting job, head coach Anthony Lynn’s tenuous job status, Justin Herbert’s immense potential, his co-founding of Gridiron Gaming Group, and if Lamar Jackson was cramping up or doing something else in the locker room during the Ravens’ MNF game. (2:41). Acclai...

In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on the excitement surrounding Jalen Hurts as the Eagles’ starting QB, the race to be the worst team in the NFL this season, why the Dolphins are setting pretty already in the 2021 NFL Draft, and if the Eagles can rally to win the NFC East. (6:54). NFL Network Analyst Joe Thomas and Rich discuss what the Browns proved despite losing to the Ravens in We...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the EPIC Ravens-Browns Monday Night Football slugfest, and ponders what really happened during that unique “cramping” situation involving reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. (00:51). ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss the bad beat caused by the safety at the end of the Ravens-Browns game, if Lamar Jackson was pooping or cramping up during Monday Night Football, an...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Eagles QB situation and saying if he’d go with Carson Wentz or stick with rookie Jalen Hurts (6:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment Rich weighs in on Mitch Trubisky, the Steelers slump, Drew Brees’ importance to the Saint’s Super Bowl chances, Derrick Henry’s MVP case, the Raiders sinking ship and more! (11:14). Rich reacts to Bill Cowher’s statement s...

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why the Bills are impressive but still have one big thing to prove. (1:00). Another week, another Jets lament as Rich rues on the state of his 0-13 team, saying they’ve reached an all-time low point (which is saying A LOT considering the team’s long history of low points). (8:27). Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay and Rich discuss this 9-4 team’s outlook for the rest o...

 Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the big changes atop the AFC playoff hierarchy after Sunday’s NFL Week 14 games, and recaps Jalen Hurts’ impressive NFL starting debut and the NFC playoff picture (4:11). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the NFL making it through 14 weeks in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Eagles’ future decisions at QB, Alex Smith’s calf injury, the Ra...

Chris Brockman updates the latest NFL injury news that could impact your fantasy playoffs.(8:13). Rich offers up his top three Under the Radar games for NFL Week 14 between the Cowboys and Bengals, Cardinals and Giants, and the Chargers and Falcons. (13:46). Actor Kevin Bacon and Rich discuss his hosting the upcoming ‘Play On’ charity concert on CBS, the best singers-turned-actors and an EPIC Six...

ESPN’s Bomani Jones and Rich discuss Kyrie Irving’s convoluted reasoning for not speaking to the media, if the Clippers should have given Paul George that huge max extension, possible landing spots if the Rockets trade James Harden, and his choice for the biggest heist in sports history. (4:24). NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran and Rich discuss the problem with Cam Newton and the Patriots offense, h...

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Patriots complete and utter break down against the Rams in Week 14, touting the Rams doing everything right against Bill Belichick. (1:58). Former ESPN host Trey Wingo and Rich discuss his days as an NBC Page, why he named his new podcast ‘Half Forgotten History,’ leaving ESPN after 23 years, why the Chiefs will repeat as champions, why he’s not fully on t...