The Rich Eisen Show

Rich and the guys react to the official headshot from Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell that looks like he just rolled out of bed before the photo was taken, and debate if the New York Jets or Cleveland Browns have a better chance to win their respective divisions.

Nate Boyer joins Rich in-studio to discuss hosting Discovery Channel’s ‘Survive the Raft’ reality show, what it’s like in NFL training camps for long snappers, his time as a green beret, and much more.

Rich and the guys react to George Pickens’ acrobatic catch in Steelers training camp going up against rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. 

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FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the snowballing scandal at Northwestern, Jim Harbaugh’s likely 4-game suspension at Michigan and if the Wolverines have the talent to unseat the Georgia Bulldogs as National Champions this season, the need for more oversight of NIL in college sports, why he thinks Deion Sanders won’t be at Colorado for too long, and the Pac-12’s murky future. 

Rich weighs in on the way NIL has changed the College Football landscape.

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Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes’ lack of action at the MLB trade deadline and weighs in on Justin Verlander’s return to the Houston Astros.

Jomboy and Rich discuss if the Yankees did enough to save their playoff hopes with two minor MLB trade deadline deals, what the Mets trading Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander means for the Mets and a possible off-season pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, and more.  

Rich and the guys weigh in on the Washington Commanders’ QB competition between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett.

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ESPN’s Louis Riddick tells Rich why he’s still not fully sold on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, what the Steelers must do to become contenders again in the AFC, what advice he has for Colts GM Chris Ballard in the wake of Jonathan Taylor’s trade request, and why the Commanders could “shock” some people in the NFL this season.

In the wake of Detroit head coach Dan Campbell saying he wants to see a real lion on the team’s sideline, Rich lists which other teams should put actual mascots on the field. 

Rich and the guys weigh in on the Mets trading Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros, and react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference moment with a rare effusive response to a reporter’s question.

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The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Jonathan Taylor’s contract squabble with the Indianapolis Colts, when the Bengals can expect Joe Burrow to return from his calf injury, why the 49ers would be unlikely to release Trey Lance if he continues to tumble down their QB depth chart, when and where we can expect free agent RBs Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott to sign, and why Broncos HC Sean Payton “broke a code” when ripping former Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

Rich reacts to the Angels continuing hot streak and the possibility of seeing Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the playoffs this season, and names which overlooked players could play a huge role in the NFL this season including Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley, Giants TE Darren Waller, Bears WR D.J. Moore, Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner, and Bills rookie TE Dalton Kincaid.

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Rich reacts to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being relegated to Tier 2 status in The Athletic’s annual quarterback rankings. 

The Athletic’s Mike Sando and Rich discuss his latest NFL quarterback tiers rankings and why Jalen Hurts is in Tier 2 and not Tier 1 despite nearly winning the Super Bowl last season, what we can expect from Cardinals QB Kyler Murray this season when he returns from a torn ACL, Bears QB Justin Fields’ development as a passer, and if 49ers QB Brock Purdy can replicate the unexpected success if his rookie season. 

Rich ponders the possibility that Trey Lance could be the odd man out in San Francisco and if the 49ers would actually cut the QB after spending a ton of draft capital to select the oft-injured quarterback

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FOX Sports/Sports Illustrated MLB Insider Tom Verducci tells Rich that Mets pitcher Justin Verlander is deciding between a trade to the Dodgers or Astros, why the Angels were never going to trade Shohei Ohtani, the main reasons for the New York Yankees disappointing season, if we could see an Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles World Series, and why Red phenom Elly De La Cruz is a one-of-a-kind talent.  

Jets fan Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ $35M pay cut and the QB’s comments staunchly defending his new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after some harsh criticism by new Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton. 

Brockman lists his top 5 Kellogg cereals which leads to a HEATED debate.

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Bears GM Ryan Poles and Rich discuss rookie OT Darnell Wright holding his own when he accidentally worked out with the team’s speedy WR group, why they stuck with QB Justin Fields and traded away the #1 pick in this year’s draft, his perspective of the devalued running backs position in the NFL, the team’s 2023 outlook and more.

Rich and the guys debate the etiquette of bringing a gift to the home of a person hosting a party, and in ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Joe Burrow’s calf injury, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts, Ezekiel Elliott and the Patriots, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, Sean Payton and Aaron Rodgers, Shohei Ohtani’s playoff chances, and Justin Verlander’s Mets future.

Rich lauds Shohei Ohtani and the Angels’ hot streak and for going all-in at the MLB trade deadline.

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Rich reacts to Colts RB Jonathan Taylor asking for a trade after failing to land a new long-term contract from the team.  

Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Rich discuss Kirk Cousins’ appearance on Netlix’s ‘Quarterback’ series, why Minnesota cut ties with running back Dalvin Cook despite his high level of productivity, what makes All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson so special, and what Vikes fans can expect from the team this season.

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Guest host Mike Hill and the guys reveal their most outrageous NFL predictions involving Russell Wilson, the Jets, Lions, Bills, the New York Giants and more. 

The guys weigh in on Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton apologizing for his inflammatory comments about former Denver HC and current Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett, and react to the return of Aaron Judge to the Yankees lineup for the first time since June 3rd.

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