The Rich Eisen Show

Quarterback coach/guru and former NFL QB John Beck and guest host Dan Hellie discuss Zach Wilson’s last 12 months going from obscure QB fighting for the starting spot at BYU to presumptive #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft, why Ohio State QB Justin Fields is getting far more criticism in the pre-draft process than he deserves, why he has nothing but glowing things to say about North Dakota State QB Trey Lance, and why he doesn’t sugar coat anything when delivering his evaluations on quarterbacks he’s worked with when NFL teams inquire.  Rich dials in from the Cleveland where he tells Dan that he’s predicting a very wet first round for this year’s NFL Draft, discusses the intrigue and top storylines that will impact the top of the draft, what the Teddy Bridgewater trade means for the Broncos' draft plans in terms of targeting a QB, what his Draft Day will be like from the moment he wakes up on Thursday until the final pick is announced, and who deserves credit for expanding the field of runners in this year’s R

Guest host Dan Hellie and Chris Brockman break down the latest in the NFL including a debate about whether the Lions should move up from #7 to #4 in order to draft LSU wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. NFL Network analyst and Super Bowl-winning head coach Brian Billick and Dan discuss if new head coaches prefer to start fresh by drafting their own QB or sticking with an inherited veteran, why the intrigue in the draft surrounding QBs doesn’t end with the top three or four picks, the Vikings’ decision to draft Randy Moss when he was Minnesota’s Offensive Coordinator and the Ravens’ best draft pick when he was Baltimore’s Head Coach, what the biggest challenge will be for Urban Meyer in his first season as an NFL head coach, who he would chose at #3 if he run the 49ers (here’s a hint: it’s NOT Mac Jones).  Dan and Brockman break down the odds where the top quarterbacks will land in the NFL Draft, and react to the news of Teddy Bridgewater’s trade to Denver and what the means for the draft approach for the Broncos an

Guest host Dan Hellie and the guys can’t contain their absolute giddiness over the upcoming NFL Draft and all the intrigue surround how the top ten picks could unfold. NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger tells Dan why 49ers fans will erupt (in a very bad way) if the Niners take Mac Jones with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and why Justin Fields would be a better pick, if the Falcons should select Florida TE Kyle Pitts or draft their QB of the future with the 4th overall pick, why people comparing Penn State LB Micah Parsons to Buccaneers Pro Bowler Devin White should pump the breaks, why he prefers Fields over BYU’s Zach Wilson, and which overlooked player in this year’s NFL draft is his favorite.   Dan and the guys wrap up the hour reacting to news that Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk could be the next former player to dive into the head coaching pool by taking the HC job at Southern, and breaking down Antonio Brown re-signing with the Buccaneers and what that means for Tampa’s chances to repeat as Su

North Dakota State QB Trey Lance tells Rich why he’s still hearing the same criticism now heading into the NFL that he did when he was coming out of high school, how often he’s spoken with the 49ers over the pre-draft process, his desire to soak up all things NFL even if that means cold calling every QB in the league, and how much interest Bill Belichick and the Patriots have shown in him leading up to the draft. Rich and Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson discuss Jerry Jones emphatically stating Dallas won’t trade up for Kyle Pitts, which leads to TJ revealing that time he partied with the Cowboy’s owner at a Super Bowl one year. Rich wraps up the hour wondering if this is finally, after years of having their hopes and dreams shattered like a cheap snow globe of Manhattan dropped by a Times Square tourist, the year that the football gods bless the Jets with the superstar QB they’ve been waiting for in BYU’s Zach Wilson. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen Learn more a

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why reading between the lines of the 49ers’ pre-draft press conference points to the Niners taking Mac Jones with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft but SHOULD take Trey Lance, why Lance’s potential and drive reminds him of Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, and who will be the first defensive player taken in the draft in a mini-preview of his nex mock draft. Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh tells Rich about the time his 7-year-old brother Jim mad a bad first impression on his future college head coach Bo Schembechler, why Baltimore traded it’s starting Right Tackle Orlando Brown Jr. to their AFC rival Chiefs, why the team still hasn’t exercised the 5th-year option on QB Lamar Jackson, his plans to make the Ravens’ one-dimensional offense more dynamic, and the growing importance of analytics in the NFL. Rich wraps up the hour wondering if the NFL could be heading down the path where teams will be financially forced to draft a new quarterbacks every 4 years instead

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the 49ers’ eventful pre-Draft press conference where Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan appeared to be sipping heavily from a bottle of truth serum which lead to one of the all-time classic NFL sound bites. NFL Network Analyst Steve Smith Sr. tells Rich why 166-pound Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith could struggle in the NFL against bigger and stronger DB’s, why strength is often just as important for speed when it comes to wide receivers, why LSU’s Ja’Marr Chase is “fantastic” but the Bengals should still pass in him at #5, why a TE (Kyle Pitts) is the best receiver in the draft, and why the Falcons should get their QB of the future sooner rather than later, and why he hilariously refers to Ryan Fitzpatrick as “The Minivan.” And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit and Rich discuss why Ohio State QB Justin Fields might be falling on the eyes of NFL talent evaluators, how perennial winners Trevor Lawrence and Urban Meyer will handle losing much more often with the Jaguars, and why the Clemson QB is more competitive and tough than you might think, his upcoming memoir, and that time he was recruited by Michigan legend Bo Schembechler even though he had already chosen to attend archrival Ohio State. Actor Michael B. Jordan and Rich discuss his new Tom Clancy movie ‘No Remorse’ and why he was intent on doing all of his own stunts, if he’s ever met the other Michael Jordan, his plan to bring more accountability to NBA refs and their often head-scratching foul calls, and why he has a tough time deciding on his favorite sports movie. Rich wraps up the hour with entrepreneur Marc Lore who discusses why he got involved in the RunRichRun campaign that raised over $1 Million this year, and becoming the new owner of the Minnesota Timberw

NBC Sports Sunday Night Football Analyst Cris Collinsworth tells Rich why BYU QB Zach Wilson reminds him a lot of Aaron Rodgers, why the thinks Justin Fields should be the 49ers pick at #3, why there’s a lot to like about Mac Jones despite all the recent negative criticism of the Alabama QB, why Trey Lance has impressive physical traits that remind him of former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, and why the Falcons should trade the #4 pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Rich and TJ debate of the Cowboys should move up in the draft to select Florida TE Kyle Pitts or hang tight at #10 to beef up their defense after the retirement of LB Sean Lee. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing if Mike Del Tufo should have his own show and what, exactly, that potential train wreck of show would look like. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why Falcons QB Matt Ryan will be “sitting on pins & needles” during the first round of this week’s NFL Draft waiting to see if Atlanta drafts his eventual successor. (timestamp).    Rich reacts to the latest reports saying the 49ers are going to choose between Mac Jones or Trey Lance, and how the top ten picks in the draft could be absolute mayhem with teams trading up and down to land their next franchise QB. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why the 49ers STILL haven’t decided which QB they’ll be taking with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and why Ohio State’s Justin Fields is no longer in the mix for San Francisco, why the Falcons might be forced to trade WR Julio Jones in order to have cap space just to sign their draft picks, why the Ravens trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs is a win-win for both teams, and why the Cowboys are more likely than not to trade back in the draft. Rich wraps up the hour recapping the wild weekend between the Dodgers and Padres and w

NFL Films Analyst Greg Cosell tells Rich why Florida TE Kyle Pitts is the best player in the NFL Draft and if the Cowboys should move up to draft him, if the Bengals should go with an lineman to protect Joe Burrow or a wide receiver to add to his arsenal, if DeVonta’s Smith’s talent can outweigh concerns over his slight frame, who’s the best defensive player in the draft, why Ohio State’s Justin Fields is moving up his draft QB rankings, and his take on the Browns exercising the 5th-year option on Baker Mayfield but the Panthers not doing the same with Sam Darnold.  Rich reacts to a report that the Panthers are interested in moving down in the NFL Draft, whether it’s just a smokescreen, and why Carolina didn’t pick up the 5th-year option on newly-acquired Sam Darnold. Roger Goodell’s announcement that he’s going to resume his tradition of handing out hugs to NFL draftees elicits some unexpected backlash from Chris Brockman. They guys discuss how the NFL’s new uniform number might prove costly for players like

Penn State All-American linebacker Micah Parsons tells Rich why he believes he has the drive and ability to become one of the best linebackers in the NFL, reveals which teams are the most interested in drafting him and if he played Rock-Paper-Scissors vs Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, and why reaching the NFL means much more to him than just getting to play football on Sundays.  Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell tells Rich how he’s getting his coaches involved in this year’s RunRichRun campaign, when he first knew he wanted to become a coach during his 11-year NFL playing career, how legendary head coach Bill Parcells influenced his no-nonsense coaching style, why he’s “fired up” to have Jared Goff as the Lions QB, his team’s approach to the draft with the 7th overall pick, and how his family (and dentist) reacted to his “teeth kicked in” comments at his opening press conference in Detroit. TJ and Brockman wrap up the hour revealing who they predict the Cowboys and Patriots will select with their first-

Rich begins the hour revealing his “Come @ Me!!” Mock Draft 2.0 for the top of the NFL Draft with a twist: using a Magic 8 Ball to assess the odds his picks will come true.  Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss who the 49er could take with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if athleticism or the ability to process information is the more important trait in quarterbacks, if the Jets would be smart to select BYU’s Zach Wilson with the #2 pick, where Ohio State QB Justin Fields could land in the draft, if the Falcons should take the successor to Matt Ryan with the 4th pick in the draft, and why he’s ESPECIALLY excited for this year’s RunRichRun event.  Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating on which is the more important trait win quarterbacks: the ability to make plays or the ability to read defenses and make pre-snap reads? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch

Oregon’s All-American, Lombardi Trophy-winning OT Penei Sewell and Rich discuss the chances he’ll be chosen by the Bengals in the NFL Draft and what’s the strangest question he’s been asked in the pre-draft interview process, that ONE TIME he gave up a sack in nearly 1400 career snaps, the possibility of being reunited with his Ducks QB Justin Herbert on the Chargers, and the warrior mentality approach he takes when stepping into the playing field. ESPN Senior NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Rich discuss his 38 years covering the draft and how he got his start at ESPN, how coverage of the draft and reaction to critiques of teams’ selections have changed drastically over the years, the 49ers’ approach in choosing who to take at #3, the Falcons’ and Bengals’ options at #4 and #5, why he ranks Justin Fields the 2nd-best QB in the draft class and why the Jets are taking Zach Wilson at #2, and if the Cowboys should move up to draft Florida Tight End Kyle Pitts. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast:

Rich begins the hour lamenting the poor start by his 6-11 Yankees and explains why current players and manager Aaron Boone are lucky George Steinbrenner isn’t around to see it. Former Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer reveals to Rich that he begged the Bears to trade with the Bengals and select him in the 2003 NFL Draft, why the 49ers should select Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the #3 pick in the draft, if the Bengals should take Oregon OT Penei Sewell or a wide receiving weapon for Joe Burrow with the 5th overall pick, and why he’s so impressed with soon-to-be #1 overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence.  Rich and the guys end the hour commenting on Tom Brady ripping the NFL’s new policy on uniform number and wonder if this is TB12’s ‘get off my lawn” moment. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour discussing the intrigue at the top of the NFL Draft, breaking down the options for the Falcons and Bengals, and if the Cowboys can somehow move up from their current slot at #10. Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Rich discuss his football journey that has taken him from playing against Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Ivy League to Terrell Owens doing sit-ups in his driveway to becoming the NFL’s reigning Coach of the Year, how the Browns improved to finished at 11-5 and made the playoffs last season, Baker Mayfield’s improvement and constant drive to get better, his reaction to pundits who say the Browns offense is better without Odell Beckham Jr., if the signing of Jadeveon Clowney will impact Cleveland’s NFL Draft strategy, and if he’s with Rich on changing the NFL’s controversial End Zone Fumble Rule. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour talking Eagles and somehow get into a debate about Rock-Paper-Scissors…or is it Paper-Rock-Scissors??? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: 

Emmy-winning host Wayne Brady and Rich discuss the crazy things he’s seen on his new FOX show ‘Game of Talents,’ which ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway’ castmate cracked him up the most, and the timeliness of his new movie ‘Blind Fire.’ Rich and the guys noodle over what Rich’s entrance music should be if his WWE “Ravishing Rich” Eisen WWE bid comes to fruition. The guys discuss the Dolphins GM going all-in on Tua Tagovailoa but wonder if he’d be saying the same thing if Deshaun Watson wasn’t embroiled in his legal troubles. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the latest NFL rules changes which could result in new uniform numbers for many players throughout the league. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich begins the hour announcing the details of this year’s RunRichRun campaign what will be even bigger and better after having to be rescheduled from its normal time during the NFL Combine. FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich discuss the assessment of the 2019 QB draft class including his then-criticism of the Giants’ selection of Daniel Jones, how Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith can be a successful NFL wideout despite being only 166 lbs, who the 49ers could be targeting with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft, why he rates Ohio State QB Justin Fields as the 2nd-best QB in the draft, and why North Dakota State QB Trey Lance is high on draft boards despite having limited reps as a starter at a small school.  Rich reacts to Jaguars GM Trent Baalke revealing that he’s received calls about teams possibly trading up to the #1 overall slot which begs the question: how many first round picks would it take for the Jags to pass up on drafting Trevor Lawrence?   Rich wraps up the hour revealing his recent d

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the latest surrounding the 49ers options in the NFL Draft with whisperings telling him the 49ers are now leaning toward drafting North Dakota State’s Trey Lance. Rich reacts to the latest less-than-inspiring press conference from new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni who might have inadvertently started a QB controversy between Jalen Hurts and Joe Flacco. ‘Men in Blazers’ co-host Roger Bennett tells Rich why he’s so giddy and happy about the collapse of the European Super League, how the massive revolt by English Premier League fans led to the ESL’s disintegration, and if the 6 teams that initially defected from the EPL will ever be forgiven by English fans. Rich and TJ Jefferson end the hour with a heated debate on which team has had more to brag about over the last 25 years: the Jets or Cowboys? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss their Sports Emmy nominations and getting swole for a Muscle & Fitness photo shoot, why he’s praying for the 49ers to drop a bomb on the NFL Draft and select Florida TE Kyle Pitts with the #3 pick, and why the Bengals deciding between taking a lineman to protect Joe Burrow or a WR like Ja’Marr Chase equates with him deciding between getting a new 80” TV for his home or fixing some broken down steps leading up to his house. Rich reacts to the fan backlash that saw Chelsea and other teams back out of the proposed European Super League and if the ESL is even viable anymore. Rich reacts to Steph Curry’s RIDICULOUS month of April so far and explains why the Warriors guard might be the most relatable superstar in all of sports. Rich wraps up the hour reflecting on his Best Studio Host Sports Emmy nomination and gives thanks and appreciation for all those working behind-the-scenes who played a role in making that happen. And make sure you check out Rich's other po

ESPN’s Monday Night Football Analyst Louis Riddick and Rich discuss which QB the 49ers could take with the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft, why he’s an unabashed “big fan” for North Dakota State QB Trey Lance, if Mac Jones was a one-year wonder at Alabama of if he’s truly an elite NFL QB prospect, and why the Falcons will have a very tough decision to make with the #4 pick. (timestamp).      In the face of the proposed European Soccer Super League, Rich and the guys present the ten teams each one of them would choose to start an NFL Super League here in the United States. (timestamp).    Rich wraps up the hour discussing the overwhelming negative fan reaction to the European Super League and what possible defections could mean for the survival of the English Premier League.(timestamp).    And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices