The Rich Eisen Show

Rich calls in from the NFL Combine and tells guest host Suzy Shuster how UGA DT Jalen Carter leaving Indianapolis after being charged with multiple offenses in conjunction with the recent fatal car crash in Georgia, his reaction to Aaron Rodgers first comments since his “darkness retreat” and says if he wants the Packers QB on the New York Jets next season, and more. 

Suzy and the guys debate if the NFL should change the Push Rule that the Philadelphia Eagles used so well last season using rugby-type scrums to get first downs and TDs on Jalen Hurts QB sneaks.

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Rich reacts to Jets GM Joe Douglas’ latest comments on the team’s interest in free agent quarterback Derek Carr, and debates if the Raiders should trade for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers to reunite him with WR Davante Adams.

Actor Matt Barr joins Rich in-studio to discuss the season finale of the CW’s ‘Walker: Independence,’ the state of this beloved Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks, and shares a story about the time he engaged Troy Aikman in conversation…while the Hall of Fame QB was using a urinal.

Rich makes a crystal ball prediction on the 49ers’ QB situation after the latest comments from Niners GM John Lynch at the NFL Combine.

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Rich tries to decipher the latest comments from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst about Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future in Green Bay.

Actress Rhea Seehorn joins Rich in-studio to discuss her new movie with comedian Jim Gaffigan ‘Linoleum,’ how she landed her memorable role of Kim Wexler on ‘Better Call Saul,’ reveals the origin story behind BCS’ Mike Ehrmentraut character, who she thinks Kim and Saul’s lives played out after the series’ end finale timeline, what her favorite scene with Bob Odenkirk was, and filming that Jesse Pinkman scene with Aaron Paul.

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Rich comments on the start of the NFL Combine and weighs in on all the chatter surrounding the Chicago Bears and what they will do with the #1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. 

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the Chicago Bears will and should trade the #1 pick in the NFL Draft and stick with Justin Fields, which team (Indianapolis Colts?) is most likely to move up to the top of the draft, if you can pencil in Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud to the Houston Texans with the #2 pick, which defensive players are likely to be selected at the top of the draft, and names his top sleeper picks that could be difference makers next season. 

Bears Head Coach Matt Eberflus tells Rich what Chicago’s NFL Draft mindset is heading into the NFL Combine and that it’s “all options open” including the possibility of trading incumbent starting QB Justin Fields.

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The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future with the Green Bay Packers, the Jets-Derek Carr mutual interest, how USC’s Caleb Williams and UNC’s Drake Maye could impact the Chicago Bears’ draft plans this year, if Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will ever be able to agree to a long-term contract extension, the chances the Rams trade CB Jalen Ramsey and if the Titans would ever trade All-Pro RB Derrick Henry. 

Rich debates the best landing spots for Henry if the Titans were to blow things up and start from scratch on offense, and in ‘Overreaction Monday’ weighs in on Justin Fields, Mac Jones, Dak Prescott, NFL Draft QBs, LeBron and the new-look Lakers, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks, and MLB’s controversial new Pitch Clock rule.

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ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan tells Rich why baseball’s new pitch clock is good for the game in the long term despite some early heartburn from players and fans, says if the Padres big-spending ways are sustainable, and how much Angels’ 2-way star Shohei Ohtani will be able to command on the open market.

Bowling Hall of Famer Pete Weber and Rich discuss his famous “Who do you think you are? I am!!” retort to heckling fans that has taken its legendary place in sports lore.

Rich reacts to the NFL Competition Committee’s tepid response to making Roughing the Passer penalties reviewable and rugby-scrum QB sneaks should be outlawed.

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Rich reacts to the Lakers’ two big wins since the All-Star break and says why it’s looking more and more like you don’t want to face LeBron & company come playoff time. 

ESPN’s Todd McShay tells Rich that if he were running the Chicago Bears he’d trade QB Justin Fields and select Alabama’s Bryce Young with the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, if the other top-rated draft quarterbacks (Kentucky’s Will Levis, Ohio State’s C.J. Stroud, and Florida’s Anthony Richardson) will be ready to start in the NFL come Week 1, why the Jets should trade for Aaron Rodgers, and more.

Rich and the guys debate which teams should trade up or down at the top of the NFL Draft, and Rich weighs in on the first weekend of MLB’s new Pitch Clock rules that improves the pace of play but with some possible side effects that might be hard for fans and players to stomach.

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The Athletic’s Senior NFL Writer Mike Sando and Rich discuss his bombshell story where he reports that Russell Wilson tried to get Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll fired before he was traded to the Broncos, and recaps how Wilson’s 2022 season spiraled while Carroll led Seattle back to the playoffs with Geno Smith at QB.

Actor Brandon Sklenar joins Rich in-studio to discuss his breakout role in Taylor Sheridan’s latest ‘Yellowstone’ prequel ‘1923,’ what it was like to go to ‘cowboy camp’ with Harrison Ford, and more.

Rich and the guys debate if new Clippers G/former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook deserves all the negativity being thrown his way these days.

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The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Rich why he thinks the Green Bay Packers are ready to move on from Aaron Rodgers in favor of Jordan Love, if Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow or Justin Herbert can expect a fully guaranteed contract like the one the Browns gave Deshaun Watson, if the Giants are likely to pay Daniel Jones the $45M/year the QB is reportedly seeking, and why the Chicago Bears are more likely to trade the #1 overall pick than they are to deal QB Justin Fields.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Cowboys’ and Jets’ Super Bowl hopes, Derek Carr, Russell Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals, Justin Fields, Kenny Pickett, LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers, the NBA MVP race and more.

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Rich reacts to the bombshell story in The Athletic that claims Russell Wilson tried to get Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider fired before he was traded to the Denver Broncos. Apple TV+ soccer analyst Taylor Twellman joins Rich in-studio to preview the new MLS season, how close Cristiano Ronaldo came to joining Sporting Kansas City, why he thinks Lionel Messi will eventually sign with David Beckham’s Inter Miami CF, if the recent World Cup was a “success” for the USMNT, and more.

Rich weighs in on the LeBron James’ and Lakers’ emphatic win over the defending champion Golden State Warriors in their first game after the NBA All-Star Break.

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