The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to WFT’s signing of WR Curtis Samuel and why things are looking up for Ron Rivera’s team in D.C. Rich and the guys break down the Buccaneers’ busy off-season trying to bring back as many of their free agents as possible. NFL Network reporter Steve Wyche and Rich discuss a possible timeline for a Deshaun Watson trade, the deep-seated issues between Watson and the Texans’ higher ups, why the disgruntled QB is highly unlikely to budge from his stance, and if a Russell Wilson trade will happen now that the Seahawks have turned down the Bears’ monster offer for the Super Bowl-winning QB. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the lawsuit allegations against Deshaun Watson and says why he things the QB will never play for the Texans again, says why the Eagles should sign running back Phillip Lindsay, and the possibility of the Jets signing JuJu Smith-Schuster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Chris Brockman start the hour with a heated debate on whether or not the Seahawks should have accepted the Bears offer of three 1st round picks, a 3rd rounder and two starting players for Russell Wilson. ‘Pardon the Interruption’ co-host and die-hard Bears fan Michael Wilbon tells Rich why he’s 1000% NOT DOWN with the Bears signing of Andy Dalton, how much blame head coach Matt Nagy should accept for the Bears’ muddled QB situation and Mitchell Trubisky’s stunted development, why Russell Wilson to the Chicago would have actually been bad for the team, and why he has little faith that the current Bears front office can ever get it right when it comes to the QB position.  Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Trail Blazers’ guard Damian Lillard’s latest 50-point game and his inspiring words afterward about believing in himself when not many people did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel tells Rich why L.A. is not rushing star center Anthony Davis back from his heel injury, why he’s been so impressed with LeBron James’ basketball IQ, and the collaborative mindset between him and the future Hall of Famer, the ONE rule he’d like the NBA to change, what it was like being on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ as a 13-year-old, and why the era of NBA head coaches wearing suits during games is poised for a comeback after Covid pressed pause on the longtime tradition. Rich reacts to the Cardinals signing of wide receiver AJ Green and what it means for Arizona’s chances to win the NFC West. Actor Ashton Kutcher tells Rich his favorite story about his longtime friend TJ Jefferson, how his iconic MTV prank show ‘Punk’d’ came about 18 years ago, which celebrity reacted the worst to one of his ‘Punk’d’ pranks including a juicy story about Alex Rodriguez making him destroy the tapes of his potential episode, how Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reacted that time he blew u

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough break down of the Bears’ swing-and-miss for Russell Wilson and settling on Andy Dalton instead, thus underwhelming their fanbase to say the least. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Peter Schrager and Rich discuss the Bears opting to sign Andy Dalton to compete for their starting QB job, why critics shouldn’t underestimate the Mount Everest-sized chip on Dalton’s shoulder, why many free agent wide receivers like JuJu Smith-Schuster aren’t getting the fat contracts they were expecting so far, the Jets’ options with the #2 pick in the NFL Draft, and why the 49ers could be on the verge of making a big move to move off Jimmy Garoppolo as their starting QB. Rich wraps up the hour explaining how the Bears getting Andy Dalton is reminiscent of the plot of the Coen brothers’ classic film ‘Fargo.’ Is a proverbial woodchipper in someone’s future?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman runs through the latest news in NFL free agency, weighing in on the Patriots’ slew of signings, Bud Dupree to the Titans, Leonard Fournette and Richard Sherman’s suitors and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Michael Irvin tells Rich if Dak Prescott should be offended that Jerry Jones stated he “overpaid” for the Cowboys’ QB, how Dallas stacks up against other NFL contenders, and why the Texans must turn to their locker room for support if they have any chance at mending fences with Deshaun Watson. Rich wraps up the hour reacting on the passing of actor Yaphet Kotto who played memorable roles in such classic movies like ‘Midnight Run,’ ‘Alien,’ and ‘The Running Man’ among others, which somehow morphs into a conversation about Mike Del Tufo’s storied careers as a chauffeur to the stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour digging deep into one of his favorite topics, Ryan Fitzpatrick, with a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of what the often-spectacular but often-disastrous journeyman QB brings to Wasington. The Athletic’s NFL Insider Michael Lombardi and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s free agent spending spree, how the Patriots are trying to get back to their two tight end-focused offense, why the Texans should resist being “bullied” into trading Deshaun Watson, what the Raiders must do to contend in the AFC West, and the Cowboys’ outlook for the 2021 season after locking down Dak Prescott to a long-term deal. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to DeAndre Hopkins’ tweet celebrating the 1-year anniversary of his trade to the Cardinals and how the Texans will eventually have to change their stance on the Deshaun Watson situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down Bill Belichick’s VERY busy (and expensive) day signing just about every NFL free agent in sight and what it means for the Patriots’ 2021 fortunes. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss why the Patriots have been big spenders in the free agent market so far, what all the Pats’ new acquisitions mean for Cam Newton’s status as the team’s starting quarterback, if the Steelers can bounce back from their disappointing finish to their 2020 season after an 11-0 start, if and when the Seahawks will eventually move on from Russell Wilson, the latest in the Deshaun Watson-Texans standoff, and why we could see a lot of experienced QB’s on the unemployment line. Rich wraps up the hour breaking news that TJ Jefferson will “come on down” to be a conteste on ‘The Price Is Right.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL free agency moves, Joel Embiid’s knee injury that will keep the Sixers’ big man out a couple of weeks, what might be Ben Roethlisberger’s greatest accomplishment, the Vegas betting favorites to win the NCAA Tournament, and reaction to news that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will square off twice this year to unify the heavyweight title. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Drew Brees’ retirement and the legacy of the Saints’ legend, how the 6-foot-tall Brees changed the opinion of NFL decision-makers about shorter quarterbacks which paved the way for QB’s like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, why Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence still has room for improvement, Alex Smith’s options going forward after his WFT release, and which actors were cast for his upcoming biopic ‘American Underdog.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour examining Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract and the importance of quarterbacks being flexible with their deals for the betterment of their teams. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich react to the usually-stingy Patriots suddenly becoming free agency big spenders, what the Saints' quarterback options are following Drew Brees’ retirement, if the Bears are more likely to trade for Russell Wilson or run it back with Mitchell Trubisky, why Russell Wilson wants more control over the Seahawks’ offense and a possible timeline for a possible trade of the disgruntled QB, which remaining free agents will take priority for the defending champion Buccaneers, and the Jets' approach in rebuilding their team via the draft or trading for Deshaun Watson. Rich and the guys debate which NFL team has the best Big Three QB/RB/WR combo. To celebrate Daylight Savings Time’s return, Rich and the guys wrap up the hour listing the current sports stories they wish they could spring ahead on to find out

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Drew Brees FIIIINALLY announcing his retirement from the NFL after a storied 20-year career, and how his lasting impact on New Orleans extends far beyond the playing field. ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich his reaction to the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee's choices for this year’s tournament field, which #1 seed has the best chance to win the national championship, Duke’s up-and-down season and the Blue Devils’ unfamiliar role as March Madness underdogs, his reaction to Michigan State selling the naming rights of their men’s basketball team, and why he’s 100% confident in 100% of his picks to win each Tournament game. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down Aaron Jones re-signing with the Packers and what it means to Green Bay’s fortunes on the field when it comes to Aaron Rodgers’ mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all "start" somewhere. But, the road of life takes us all in different directions. Some achieve stardom, fame and fortune quickly. Others must grind their way to the top and take the long road to success. Listen each week as veteran broadcaster Rich Eisen sits down with the biggest names in entertainment, sports, business and beyond to find out the answer to the question..."How did it all start for you?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter and Rich discuss how committed the Texans are to keeping Deshaun Watson on the Texans, a possible timeline for a Watson trade, which teams could be bidding against each other for the disgruntled QB, and what Watson’s endgame is and why we haven’t heard from him yet with a hint that there could be a camera crew documenting the whole situation. Rich and the guys discuss the Deshaun Watson-Texans standoff and how it could get really ugly at some point down the road. Chris Brockman runs down the latest news in the sports world including Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract, the Texans adding a running back, and a red flag from Trey Lance’s pro day. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shaving off his combover for charity and if that puts him in the Bald Brotherhood club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks and Rich discuss if the Patriots could be in the market for a quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft, how the top quarterbacks in the draft compare, if the Jets should stick with Sam Darnold or draft his replacement and why the Falcons should draft Justin Fields to supplant Matt Ryan as their QB, which stellar player in the draft is being overlooked and undervalued, why the Dolphins should be patient with Tua Tagovailoa, and the Bears’ best option at quarterback if they can’t land Russell Wilson (the answer WILL surprise you.) NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran tells Rich why he’s not surprised AT ALL by Tom Brady’s success with Tampa Bay, Bill Belichick’s philosophy with the QB positing in New England going forward, why New England can’t afford to give up picks in order to move up in the NFL Draft, and how new Texans GM Nick Caserio will ultimately have to deal with the Deshaun Watson situation. Rich wraps up the hour explain why he things the Cowboys will be vastly improved in th

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Tom Brady’s contract extension that frees up $19 Million in cap space for the Buccaneers, Cam Newton re-signing with the Patriots and a debate with Pats fan Chris Brockman who is NOT down with that move. Rich reacts to Knicks legend Patrick Ewing being ‘accosted’ by MSG security and takes a shocking tack in siding with James Dolan in this case. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and Rich discuss his bracketology method, if Virginia will be able to make the NCAA Tournament after having to bow out of the ACC Tourney due to Covid-19, how the NCAA will react if any tourney teams have to withdraw due to a coronavirus outbreak, which teams likely to earn #1 seeds and which teams might be on the outside looking in, and his new book “Bracketology: March Madness, College Basketball and the Creation of a National Obsession.’ Rich, a University of Michigan alum, weighs in on Michigan State selling its hoops team naming rights so that they’re now officially called “MSU Spartans presented by Rocket Mor

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the impact of the lowered NFL Salary Cap on the current rash of roster cuts and free agency this offseason, why teams like the Patriots and Colts are best situated to pursue some top free agents, how draft QB’s Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Mac Jones grade out, and the question marks and tremendous upside of Justin Fields and Trey Lance. Rich and the guys react to new Texans head coach David Culley using two words to describe Deshaun Watson’s status as the team’s starting QB that set off alarm bells. ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne and Rich discuss the one-year anniversary of Rudy Gobert testing positive for Covid-19 prior to the Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s leadership during the Covid crisis and how the league helped set tone for how the country responded to the global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour pondering the question ‘hos Tom Brady figured it all out?’ with a debate about how the 7-time Super Bowl champion has been able to play for less money over the years in order to benefit his teams. Super Bowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer tells Rich how the Buccaneers transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill team at mid-season into NFL champions, how Tom Brady’s 7th ring has suddenly changed the way EVERYONE in the NFL thinks and makes decisions, his evaluation of Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow after their rookie seasons, the pecking order for this year’s NFL Draft QB class and if the Jets should move on from Sam Darnold, and why he’s not completely sold on BYU QB Zach Wilson as the 2nd best quarterback in the draft. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news in NFL cuts, and what new Texans head coach David Culley said that could indicate something about Deshaun Watson’s future in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Rudy Gobert testing positive for Covid-19 and how our everyday lives have changed drastically since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Rich reacts to the news that the Chiefs have released both of their starting Offensive Tackles, Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, and how much Patrick Mahomes’ big contract played a role in the cuts. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Chiefs blew up their offensive line, why we’ll see a glut of high-profile players like JuJu Smith-Schuster possibly signing for less money and shorter terms than expected, who we can expect to see as the Saints starting QB next season, how the crazy game of NFL QB Musical Chairs plays out, if the Patriots could possibly bring back Jimmy Garoppolo, and how Dak Prescott turned the tables in Jerry Jones while negotiating his new, record contract. Rich wraps up the hour examining Dak Prescott’s MONSTER contract and why Jerry Jones fully admits that he overspent to keep

 ‘The Dream Team Tapes: Kobe, LeBron & The Redeem Tea‪m’ podcast co-host J.A. Adande and Rich discuss how sports journalism his change COMPLETELY over the last 20 years, what Kobe taught LeBron when they were Olympic teammates, how Mike Krzyzewki become the Olympic ‘Redeem Team’ coach, if the Nets can topple the Lakers from their championship perch and the Jazz’s NBA Finals chances, and if Los Angeles is a Dodgers town or a Lakers town. Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL cuts with some high-profile players now looking for work, along with Rich making the case why the Carolina Panthers could be poised to make a big run at disgruntled Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Rich wraps up the hour looking at which QB’s from the 2018 draft class are no-brainer choices to have their 5th year options picked up by their current teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay and Rich discuss the Jets strategy and options at quarterback heading into the NFL Draft and free agency, which teams could resurrect the once-promising hopes of Sam Darnold, how BYU QB Zach Wilson stacks up against the presumptive #1 pick Trevor Lawrence, if the Patriots are likely to move up and take a QB in the first round, why the Dolphins should be patient with Tua Tagovailoa after an up-and-down rookie season and if he’d swap him for Deshaun Watson if given the chance, and if the Bears should jump in the market for the embattled Texans QB. Rich breaks down the Bears quarterback situation and explains why Alex Smith would be a great fit for the Bears at quarterback next season. Rich and the guys react to Tom Brady’s latest Tik Tok post documenting his morning routine and compare how his differs (GREATLY) from theirs, and also debate on whether or not they eat the ends of bananas or nah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour analyzing the impact of the reduces NFL Salary Cap and its implications on how teams strategize and build their rosters around the quarterback position. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the joys and perils of teams giving quarterbacks huge contracts but still having Super Bowl aspirations, if Alex Smith is a viable option to become the Bears starting quarterback next season, why the Patriots should take a big swing at landing their quarterback of the future this off-season, and if Deshaun Watson has played his last down as a Houston Texan. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the anti-Semitic comments made by Miami Heat F/C Meyers Leonard and how Julian Edelman was spot on in addressing the issue on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices