The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour reflecting on the uproar caused in Europe by the proposed creation of a soccer Super League, and explains why something similar could happen here in the United States. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Dolphins, who originally held the #3 pick in the NFL Draft but traded out of that pick then back up to #6, now want to trade out of THAT pick, if Mac Jones, Trey Lance, or Justin Fields will be the pick for the 49ers at #3, how a financial settlement with Deshaun Watson’s accusers could impact which team he plays for next, the draft day storyline that is getting overlooked, and Mike Tomlin’s Steelers’ contract extension. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour recapping a pre-show conversation that involved RJ trolling Rich (intentionally or unintentionally) about Yankees-killer Luis Gonzales. 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 Draft Expert Todd McShay tells Rich why the 49ers will take Alabama QB Mac Jones with the 3rd pick in the draft but SHOULD take North Dakota State’s Trey Lance instead, why he gave Kyle Pitts the highest pre-draft grade of any tight end in the last 20 years, why Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith will be the first wide receiver to come off the board on draft night, how teams like the Chargers and Patriots could benefit from an early run on quarterbacks, and what the Jets would be getting in drafting Clemson RB Travis Etienne.  Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports, including a report on the Jets possibly not taking Zach Wilson with the #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft which triggers Rich’s “Jets Insecurity.” Rich reacts to Zion Williamson’s postgame sound bite where the Pelicans F GLOWINGLY gushed about how much he likes playing in Madison Square Garden which leads Rich very close to a Knicks/Dolan Wormhole. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing Drew Bree

Rich begins the hour breaking down the proposed new soccer Super League that would be comprised of the top Premier League teams, AC Milan, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and others, and what the impact would be on existing European leagues and the FIFA World Cup. ‘Men in Blazers’ Co-Host Roger Bennett and Rich discuss the “seismic” changes coming to international soccer in the face of the proposed Super League, if fans in England and Europe will boycott the new league if it destroys their old, beloved leagues, if we’ll see top German clubs like FC Bayern Munich round out the proposed new league and why Liverpool could be the linchpin in determining the fate of European football.  Rich wraps up the hour taking calls and discussing the possibility the top college football teams in the country would ever break off from the NCAA to form their own “super league” like the top soccer clubs in Europe are getting set to do And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more ab

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the announcement that quarterback Alex Smith has retired, and reflects on the former #1 overall draft pick’s rollercoaster NFL career that culminated with a brave return to the field after a devastating broken leg that earned him Comeback Player of the Year honors.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the big news in Europe with the proposed formation of a soccer Super League and if we’d ever see NFL teams secede like that, the intrigue surrounding the 49ers and what they do with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft, if Bill Belichick and the Patriots could move up in the draft to take a QB, if the Broncos, Bears or WFT could jockey for position in the draft to select a quarterback, Alex Smith’s future now that he’s retired from the NFL, if the Falcons should select Florida TE Kyle Smith or draft their quarterback of the future,  Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Trevor Lawrence defending his comments that were perceived as a lack of love for and commitment to footbal

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks and Rich discuss if the hype surrounding Florida TE Kyle Pitts is legit and if the Falcons should select in with the #4 pick, why the Niners ARE NOT taking Mac Jones with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, how far the “pedestrian” Alabama QB could fall in the draft, and if the 49ers knew which quarterback they wanted when they traded up to the #3 spot.  WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon tells Rich about her first memories from a life steeped in professional wrestling, A+E’s new show ‘WWE’s Most Wanted Treasures’ and her longtime friendship with the late Andre the Giant, which celebrities and cross-over athletes we might see in upcoming Wrestlemanias, and Rich makes his case for becoming a WWE wrestler a la Pat McAfee. Rich wraps up the hour with some big news about his 40-yard dash this year! 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

Sports Illustrated Senior Writer Michael Rosenberg and Rich discuss his in-depth profile of Trevor Lawrence and reveals what makes the Clemson QB tick, how Lawrence’s maturity and even-keeled mindset will allow him to handle losing more often than he’s used to, why Lawrence would have been a great fit with the Jets and resistant to the lure of New York’s distractions, and which story from his SI piece that didn’t make it into the final version.  Rich reflects on the 21-year anniversary of the Patriots drafting Tom Brady and how the obscure 6th round draft pick transformed himself into the NFL’s GOAT quarterback. The guys dust of their “Higher Register” segment with sorta-semi-hot-but-more-tepid-to-doubtful takes on the Celtics’ chances to win the East, TJ’s sports card collection obsession, Tony LaRussa’s impact on the White Sox, and if Mike Del Tufo really should DJ Rich’s son’s bar mitzvah. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choic

Rich kicks off the hour reminding everyone that we’re now two weeks away from knowing how the top of the NFL Draft will playout, and in the meantime offers up his “Come At Me!” mock draft. New Tennessee State Head Football Coach Eddie George tells Rich why he got into coaching and why it was a difficult decision that now seems like a no-brainer, how Deion Sanders taking the Jackson State coaching job inspired his decision, why we might see more former players with no coaching experience landing head coaching jobs, his long-standing rivalry with Deion, and why the Tennessee State motto goes against everything he believes as an Ohio State alum.  Rich wraps up the hour revealing his Sports Emmy award for hosting the NFL 100 series. 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

Pro Football Hall of Famer Michael Irvin reacts to Stephen A. Smith’s appearance on the show this week where he ripped Irv’s beloved Cowboys, tells Rich if the Cowboys should move up in the NFL Draft to select Kyle Pitts and if he’d want the Florida TE to wear the Cowboys iconic #88, and hilariously responds to Stephen A.’s allegations that Irvin is actually bald and wears a toupee. Rich and the guys react to White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon losing his perfect game in the 9th inning with a controversial Hit By Pitch and if there will be any repercussions from the latest incident of someone breaking baseball’s “Unwritten Rules.” The guys also reflect on the anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier and how he changed the game in ways in which you might not have been aware. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Holley and Rich wrap up the hour discussing Bill Belichick’s tenuous relationship with the media and why guessing how the Patriots’ head coach will respond to a question is usually

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the late game heroics by Dallas Mavericks guard Luca Doncic and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., explaining how lucky we are as sports fans to witness the blossoming of such transcendent young talent. Rich reacts to some eyebrow-raising comments by and about Trevor Lawrence in Sports Illustrated, and wonders why the Clemson QB is getting a pass on not being 100% committed to football due to his pre-ordained status as the NFL’s Next Big Thing.  Rams Head Coach Sean McVay and Rich discuss what new quarterback Matthew Stafford brings to his offense, why he parted ways with Jared Goff and how the Stafford-Goff trade went down at a spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the 49ers options with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and why competing in the stacked NFC West isn’t as much fun for him as it is for football fans, and the impact on coaches when players opt out of voluntary off-season workouts. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the surprising retirement of Nets F LaMarcus Al

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the late game heroics by Dallas Mavericks guard Luca Doncic and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., explaining how lucky we are as sports fans to witness the blossoming of such transcendent young talent. Rich reacts to some eyebrow-raising comments by and about Trevor Lawrence in Sports Illustrated, and wonders why the Clemson QB is getting a pass on not being 100% committed to football due to his pre-ordained status as the NFL’s Next Big Thing. Rams Head Coach Sean McVay and Rich discuss what new quarterback Matthew Stafford brings to his offense, why he parted ways with Jared Goff and how the Stafford-Goff trade went down at a spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the 49ers options with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and why competing in the stacked NFC West isn’t as much fun for him as it is for football fans, and the impact on coaches when players opt out of voluntary off-season workouts. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the surprising retirement of Nets F LaMarcus Ald

ESPN Host & Commentator Stephen A. Smith and Rich discuss his new ESPN+ show ‘Stephen A’s World’ and if he misses his roots as a sportswriter, why he thrills in and takes extreme delight in seeing Dallas Cowboys fans suffer at the foibles of America’s Team, his longtime relationship with Sixers Hall of Famer Allen Iverson, the 76ers chances to get past the Brooklyn Nets to win the East, his pick to win the NBA’s Western Conference and why a lot of people are overrating Kawhi Leonard, why he was VERY disappointed with coaching Lil Rel Howrey in the “fixed” NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, his beef with Common and how he plans to settle the score, and more final poke (or two) at Cowboys Hall of Famer Michael Irvin’s wardrobe and hair. 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 starts the hour kicking off the 100-day countdown to the Tokyo Games by revealing which Olympic sport he’d win a gold medal in…IF that sport actually existed. Actor/Comedian David Alan Grier and Rich discuss his DEEP love and appreciation for his Rich Eisen Show mug, what it’s like to play Jamie Foxx’s dad even though he’s only 11 years older than the Academy Award winner, that time he gave the Godfather of Soul James Brown a fake haircut on ‘In Living Color,’ his new Netflix sitcom ‘Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!,’ why even he is shocked by the fullness and color of his new beard, and offers up a review of his new show while channeling his classic ILC character Calhoun Tubbs. Rich wraps up the hour remarking on Alex Rodriguez buying the Minnesota Timberwolves and having the T-Wolves’ star young player Anthony Edwards having no clue who he is. At all. 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 Justin Fields 2nd pro day and if the 49ers are actually targeting the Ohio State QB with the 3rd pick in the draft. Cleveland Browns C and NFLPA President J.C. Tretter and Rich discuss the growing number of players opting out of teams’ “voluntary” off-season workouts in the face of the ongoing Covid-19 threat, the Players Union’s stance on requiring players to get Covid vaccinations, and the Browns’ improvement in 2020 under new head coach Kevin Stefanski and the maturity of QB Baker Mayfield. Rich offering up his take on NFL players en masse deciding to skip voluntary off-season workouts, and why coaches are right to be disappointed in that from an X’s and O’s point of view. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to news that Jadeveon Clowney has signed with the Browns and what that means for Cleveland’s chances to win the AFC North next season. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch

3-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss the Jets’ chances to reverse the their fortunes under new head coach Robert Saleh and a new quarterback, his response to offending Jets fans by offending them even more, if the Broncos could be in the market for a new QB in this year’s draft, and why Hall of Fame safety Steve Atwater had an apt nickname, and why he thought it meant something other than what it actually meant.  Rich and the guys break down Mel Kiper’s latest mock draft that has features two big trades in the top ten including the Patriots moving up to the Cowboys current slot at #10. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news and notes from around the NFL including former Steelers RB James Conner signing with the Arizona Cardinals. 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

CBS Sports/NFL Network analyst Charles Davis and Rich discuss if the crazy hype around Florida TE Kyle Pitts is legit or not, why the 49ers could select with the number three pick in the draft, if we could see teams like the Patriots jockeying to move up to select their next QB, and how a change of scenery will benefit Sam Darnold in Carolina Rich offers up his (unsolicited) solution to MLB’s ongoing issues with replay reviews and why umpires aren’t required to explain to managers, players, fans and viewers what is being reviewed and what the final determination is. 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 reacting to Julian Edelman’s retirement and explains why he’s not going to wade into the ‘Is Julian Edelman a Hall of Famer’ debate. Stanford Head Coach David Shaw and Rich discuss how the two top NFL Draft QB prospects, Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson, measure up, if the perceived red flags on Wilson are legitimate, which QB would be the best fit for the 49ers with the 3rd overall pick, why his Cardinal QB Davis Mills iis just as good as the other top quarterbacks in the draft, and why the Falcons should run to the NFL Draft podium and select Florida tight end Kyle Pitts. After saying he won’t talk about Julian Edelman’s Hall of Fame worthiness, caller Cathy in Philadelphia lures Rich into talking about Julian Edelman’s Hall of Fame worthiness. 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

Actor O’Shea Jackson Jr. announces to Rich that he’s throwing his hat in the ring to wrestle in Wrestlemania 39 in Los Angeles, breaks down Wrestlemania 37’s main events, and tells Rich what’s it’s like to become part of the ‘Star Wars’ universe on the upcoming Disney+ Series ‘Obi Wan Kenobi.’ Actor Jonathan Tucker and Rich renew their friendly-but-not-so-friendly Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, discuss why the former ‘Kingdom’ star is still in love with all things MMA, his new NBC show ‘Debris’ and if he believes in UFOs, and why he won’t be cutting the cord when it comes to watching sports on TV anytime soon. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Sam Darnold’s first press conference with the Carolina Panthers and explains why the 23-year-old has a better chance to succeed there than he did with the Jets. 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

Florida Gators TE Kyle Pitts and Rich discuss his status as one of the top prospects in the NFL Draft and his reaction to some people hyping him up as a future Hall of Famer, how he and his family, die-hard Eagles fans, would react to him being drafted by their rival Cowboys, and his expectations on where he’ll be drafted and his draft night plans. Rich and TJ Jefferson get into a heated discussion on why the Cowboys should move up in the draft to take Kyle Pitts. Rich wraps up the hour discussion what kind of NFL owner he would be in reaction to an article in The Athletic detailing how the Eagles went from Super Bowl champions to also rans under the heavy-handed tactics for their owner Jeffrey Lurie. 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 tees off the hour recapping Hideki Matsuyama’s historic Masters win to become the first Japanese to win a golf major. ESPN SportsCenter anchor and golf host Scott Van Pelt and Rich discuss the impact of Hideki Matsuyama’s Masters victory and how it could earn him a billion dollars in endorsements going forward, the Matsuyama airport sightings wearing his new Augusta National green jacket in what is likely the last commercial flight he’ll ever take, and if Bryson DeChambeau’s big-hitting game can ever win The Masters. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to yet another MLB umpiring controversy that saw the Phillies beat the Braves thanks to a blown call at the plate that was upheld by replay which detracts from people talking about all the good things in baseball. 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

TJ Jefferson starts the hour with a THROROUGH Wrestlemania 37 preview breaking down all the storylines that could play out at the WWE’s flagship event. Rich and the guys have some fun with the news that North Dakota State QB Trey Lance will be holding a 2nd pro day, like Justin Fields also will do. Emmy Award-winning actor Bobby Cannavale and Rich discuss the why hope and optimism are two things completely foreign to Jets fans everywhere, his new ‘Thunder Force’ Netflix movie with Melissa McCarthy, and the Mets/Michael Conforto hit-by-pitch controversy.   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