The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the Saints comeback win over the Chargers on Monday Night Football, saying the rumors of Drew Brees’ demise have been greatly exaggerated, and why the Chargers are set at QB for the next decade (2:01). Good Morning Football’s Peter Schrager and Rich talk Drew Brees, Michael Thomas’ locker room trouble, if the Panthers are for real, how much longer Adam Gase will remain the Jets head coach, the Bill’s chances to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC, how Steelers WR Chase Claypool went from unknown Canadian player to starring at Notre Dame, and if the Packers or Seahawks are the class of the NFC (22:21). The guys wrap up the hour discussing the most bizarre sports scandals including the Tonya Harding-Nancy Kerrigan affair, Lance Armstrong, the Astros trash can scandal, and Rosie Ruiz’s infamous Boston Marathon, along with their own experiences in cheating (46:37).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams

Raiders, Steelers, Texans, Browns, and a possible pause to the NFL Season (4:14). Rich also weighs in on if LeBron can catch up to Michael Jordan with 6 NBA titles (12:43). Seahawks wide receiver David Moore and Rich discuss his journey from 7th round draft pick to key contributor for Seattle, how calm Russell Wilson was during their game-winning drive against the Vikings, and why even he is awestruck by the physicality of fellow wideout DK Metcalf (23:24). Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour with the latest NFL injury and coaching updates, and a surprise move by the Chicago White Sox (45:32).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices.

Panthers head coach Matt Rhule and Rich discuss what Teddy Bridgewater brings to the Carolina locker room, the timeline for the return of running back Christian McCaffrey, and how the former Baylor coach is adjusting to his first year as an NFL head coach (2:07). Rich recaps the ALCS Game 1 and reminisces about the Mariano Rivera-era Yankees (19:55). Rich also launches into an in-depth take on why there’s so much hand-wringing about the safety of the NFL’s return to play, but the same standards don’t seem to apply to the world of college football (33:29).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour weighing in on LeBron James’ greatness in the wake of the Lakers ending their 10-year title drought (1:49), recaps the Seahawks’ thrilling comeback win over the Vikings on Sunday night, (8:22) and weighs in on the devastating season-ending ankle injury to Cowboys QB Dak Prescott (13:04). Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio dials in to discuss the impact of Dak Prescott’s injury on his future contract prospects and if he might actually play for another team when he returns, what the Falcons do after firing their coach and GM, and if the NFL could possibly add a Week 18 due to the impact of the Coronavirus threat (23:44). Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the Raiders big Week 5 upset of the defending champion Chiefs (48:08).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you c

Rich and Brockman update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, Terry McLaurin and bad news for the Cowboys offensive line (5:28). Good Morning Football co-host Nate Burleson joins the show to discuss Tom Brady’s inconsistency with the Bucs so far, why the Seahawks are the best team in the NFC, and which teams have the best chance to unseat the Chiefs in the AFC (21:11). The guys wrap up the hour previewing the NFL’s Week 5 including Rich’s 3 ‘Under the Radar Games’ and his ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week,’ and Chris Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games’ (44:43).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour starting a discussion on whether Rob Gronkowski is regretting his decision to come out of retirement, and Rich has an “I Told You So” reaction to the Chargers naming Justin Herbert their starting QB (2:05). Tampa Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud dials into the show to break down Tom Brady’s brain fart at the end of Tampa’s Thursday night loss to the Chicago Bears and if the 6-time Super Bowl champion will ever be able to change the culture in Tampa (20:58). The guys wrap up the hour with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the AFC North, Dodgers, and Rob Gronkowski (49:51).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more abou

Rich starts the hour recapping the Bears’ Thursday night win over the Buccaneers, including Tom Brady’s head-scratching senior moment at the end of the game that possibly cost Tampa a win (3:46). Rich and Brockman recap the Dodgers elimination of the Padres, explain why L.A.’s Justin Turner is the Julian Edelman of Major League Baseball, and preview the Yankees vs Rays ALDS elimination game tonight (21:41). NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero dials into the show to discuss the latest Covid-19 positive tests that are threatening to disrupt the NFL season including news on the Patriots, Jets, and Titans (40:59).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  L

Chris Brockman opens the hour with his 16th rant on the Red Sox trading Mookie Betts to the Dodgers(4:51). The guys update the latest on the NFL injury front including news on Lamar Jackson, DeAndre Hopkins and Le’Veon Bell, then get into a heated debate on how to steer their kids’ rooting interests when the parents have differing views (9:56). Grammy-winner Jon Bon Jovi calls in to discuss his new ‘2020’ album, and reveals he’s a good friend of Patriots head coach Bill Belichick going back to the coach’s days as a Giants assistant, and reflects on the passing of Rock legend Eddie Van Halen (21:22).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn

Rich previews the many coaching storylines in Thursday night’s Buccaneers vs Bears game (4:33). Yankees play-by-play announcer Michael Kay dials in to discuss the Pinstripes’ season on the brink agains the Rays, if the Jets should move on from Sam Darnold if Trevor Lawrence is available to them in next year’s draft, and shares a story about meeting Jon Bon Jovi (22:00). The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Allen Sills calls in to break down what happened with the Tennessee Titans surrounding their multiple positive Covid-19 tests, and how the NFL goes about determining if a game should be played or postponed, and if the NFL would consider going to a bubble or stopping down for a few weeks (40:04).  Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. O

Rich starts the hour recapping the epic, fireworks-filled NLDS Game 2 between the Dodgers and Padres (4:29). The MMQB’s Albert Breer joins the show to discuss the Titans rash of Covid-19 positive tests, if the team broke NFL protocol rules and if forfeiting games could be a possibility if so. SI’s NFL Insider and Rich also discuss if Breer, an Ohio State alum, can still claim Joe Burrow as one of his own (23:27). The guys wrap up the hour with Del Tufo dabbling in the truth by telling a story about the time he bested Whitney Houston in a talent contest back in high school (46:33).    Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to

Rich begins the hour reacting to the governor of Florida giving the Dolphins permission to allow 65,000 fans into their stadium despite the ongoing Covid-19 threat (3:38), then does a deep dive into whether the Washington Football Team gave Dwayne Haskins a fair shot before demoting him form starting QB all the way down to 3rd string (1:00). Actor Jai Courtney dials in to discuss his role in the new Liam Neeson movie ‘Honest Thief’ and says why you might want to drop by his house on UFC fight nights if you’re hungry ­(21:51). The guys wrap up the hour discussing which athlete would make the best Bond film villain, and a preview of today’s MLB playoff games (42:21).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of produc

Former NFL quarterback Carson Wentz joins the show to talk about reuniting with his former diva WR Chad Ochocinco after 15 years, the impressive start to Joe Burrow’s career with the Bengals, why the Jets are failing Sam Darnold, and why “the sky’s the limit” for Tom Brady and the Buccaneers (3:33). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt calls in to talk about the Bears shaky QB depth chart, why Tom Brady might have revenge on his mind when facing Nick Foles this week, and if he’s ever been nervous about doing a big interview (2623). Rich wraps up the hour with more news on Bill O’Brien’s firing in Houston and the roll an argument with J.J. Watt played in his departure from the team, and if Dabo Swinney could be lured away from Clemson to coach Deshaun Watson again (48:39).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with

Rich kicks off the hour discussing the news of even more positive Covid-19 tests in the NFL and how that could impact the league’s 2020 season (4:36). Rich then breaks down the NBA Finals Game 4 win by the Lakers, and reflects on LeBron James all-but-assured coronation as NBA champion again (9:45). Vikings running back Dalvin Cook dials into the show to talk about his hot start on the stat sheet but the Vikes slow start in the standings, how he reacted to the rash of positive Covid-19 tests by the Titans after their game, and why there’s still hope for 1-3 Minnesota (22:29). Rich wraps up the hour with an EPIC rant wondering if the Yankees made the right decision to start a reliever in their Game 2 ADLS loss to the Rays (49:44).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops.

Soccer Hall of Famer and 2-time Olympic gold medalist Abby Wambach dials in to talk about the new young reader’s edition of her ‘Wolfpack’ book and why its message rings true now more than ever, and what the long-term mental health impact could be for youth sports (2:37). Chris Brockman updates the growing list of prominent NFL injuries including news on Sam Darnold, Mike Evans, OJ Howard and others (21:10) then preview Game 4 between the Lakers and Heat and explain why Miami’s Jimmy Butler is akin to Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Latte Larry (29:44).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast

Bills CB Josh Norman dials in to discuss his impactful debut for Buffalo, how impressed he is by MVP-candidate Josh Allen and how the young QB compares to an MVP-caliber Cam Newton, and gives a MUST HEAR reaction to Odell Beckham Jr’s big Week 4 game (1:20). Packers RB Aaron Jones joins the show to discuss Green Bay’s impressive 4-0 start, how Aaron Rodgers line-of-scrimmage hard count even fools him, and what the NFL’s Covid-19 protocols will be like during the team’s bye week, (32:27). Rich wraps up the hour debating Brockman if he was in the wrong when appropriating the Padres’ “Slam Diego” nickname when referencing the Yankees (45:52).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for

Rich kicks of the show recapping the Monday night NFL double-header of Packers-Falcons and Chiefs-Patriots (2:04). Rich also weighs in on the Texans’ “shocking’ firing of head coach/GM Bill O’Brien, and offers his insight into the NFL’s 4 hottest storylines in his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment including takes on the Bills’ title chances, the Chargers’ QB situation, Odell Beckham Jr’s resurgence, and the woeful NFC East (22:15). Houston Chronicle columnist John McClain joins the show to discuss the Texans firing head coach/GM Bill O’Brien, the Astros World Series chances, and who could be the next coach of the Rockets (43:13). Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch Thursday Night Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to s

Rich starts the hour discussing of Texans QB Deshaun Watson deserves better than head coach Bill O’Brien, then Chris Brockman updates the latest NFL injuries coming out of Week 4 (2:06). ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith joins the show with his reaction to the Browns putting up 49 points on the Dallas Cowboys and his ABSOLUTE hatred of Cowboys fans, and LeBron James’ and the Lakers game 3 loss to the Heat in the NBA Finals (22:05 ). The guys wrap up the hour discussing which of their fanbases are the most annoying/obnoxious, and one last take on the Cowboys after a caller says he’d rather see Andy Dalton starting over Dak Prescott (46:27).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com

Rich opens the hour with his Overreaction Monday segment with hot topics that include Nick Foles and the Bears, Matt Patricia’s hot seat, the Browns’ playoff chances, the Cowboys’ stumbling start, the Bills’ Super Bowl hopes, and the Drew Brees arm strength referendum (9:28). ‘Late Night’ host Seth Meyers calls into the show to discuss his upcoming NBC special ‘Closer Look Thursday’ that will recap the Kamala Harris/Mike Pence vice presidential debate, his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, and how he made some unfortunate history on his high school football team (23:01). Rich wraps up the hour with a look at the past weekend in College Football, and a breakdown of the Rams vs Giants, and Ravens vs the Washington Football Team (40:58).   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Vis

Rich kicks off the hour with an EPIC recap of the Cowboys latest head-scratching loss (2:22). NBC Sports’ Peter King dials in to break down Sunday’s NFL Week 4 action including the Cowboys embarrassing defense, the Browns improving to 3-1, the Bears falling from the ranks of the unbeaten, Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert’s impressive starts to their careers, which hot seat coaches should be worried most, and a deep dive into how the Covid-19 pandemic could threaten the entire NFL season (22:41.   Thank you to today's sponsors: BetOnline = Visit betonline.ag and use promo code "podcastone" to receive a 50% off welcome bonus. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports’ Eddie Olczyk calls in to break down the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Stanley Cup title and how well the NHL handled its return during the Covid-19 crisis, and also handicaps the field at the 2020 Preakness (2:04). Rich wishes all Red Sox fans a ‘Happy Bucky Dent Day’ (12:36). Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL injury news, and reaction to Kyrie Irving’s latest controversial comments (30:05). The hour wraps up with Brockman’s ‘Sneaky Good Games’ for NFL Week 4, and Rich’s top three under-the-radar games, and his ‘Unlockiest Lock of the Week’ pick (47:33).   Thank you to today's sponsors: NFL Gamepass = Where football never stops. Visit NFL.com/Gamepass to start your free trial today. Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Old Spice = A new line of products for down below. Visit Walmart.com/oldspicebelowdeck Visa = Shop Local with Visa to help support your community. https://usa.visa.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad