The Rich Eisen Show

Two-time Super Bowl champion coach Tom Coughlin and Rich discuss his new memoir ‘A Giant Win’ including his view from the sideline of David Tyree’s “Helmet Catch” in the Super Bowl vs Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, why Patrick Mahomes always gives the Chiefs a chance to win any game, that infamous night in Green Bay when it appeared his face was frozen solid, and his reaction to former Giants QB Jesse Palmer going on ‘The Bachelor’ back in the day. 

The guys debate which is the greatest catch in Super Bowl history, react to Tom Brady saying he won’t start his broadcasting career until 2024 and Sean Payton’s comments on Russell Wilson in his opening Denver Broncos press conference.

In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Travis Kelce and the new Pro Bowl format.

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CBS Sports/Voice of the Nets Ian Eagle tells Rich why Kyrie Irving declined a long-term extension with Brooklyn and forced a trade to the Dallas Mavericks, why he thinks Patrick Mahomes’ ankle injury could be a deciding factor in the Chiefs vs Eagles Super Bowl, and has some fun doing fake TV show promo reads featuring Tom Brady, CSI’s David Caruso, and that ubiquitous Paul Giamatti/Cecily Strong commercial. 

Lions QB Jared Goff and Rich discuss Detroit’s “really fun” season that saw them nearly make the playoffs, what impressed him most about rookie DE Aidan Hutchinson, why he wants to remain in the Motor City for a long time, and offers his advice for Eagles QB Jalen Hurts on making his first Super Bowl start. 

Rich and the guys break down the Lakers missing out on a trade for Kyrie Irving and what it means for LeBron and company’s outlook for the rest of the season.

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Rich explains why, to the chagrin of Philadelphia Eagles fans, this week is ‘Patrick Mahomes Week’ at the Super Bowl and why the Chiefs’ QB has the best chance to match Tom Brady’s long history of NFL accomplishments. 

Three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt tells Rich why his competitive juices come out even when he’s on a nature hike, why it’s not fun chasing down Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, what Travis and Jason Kelce bring to KC and Philly, how edge rushers will impact the Super Bowl outcome, why he finally decided to hang up his cleats, and why he would be thrilled to go into the Pro Football Hall of Fame with Tom Brady.

Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets trading controversial point guard Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks.

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Rich and the guys react to a Woj Bomb report that Kyrie Irving has asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him.

Rich names Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones his Monster.com Athlete of the Week and explains why the Chiefs DT needs to step up and be a wrecking ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Comedian/former U.S. senator Al Franken joins Rich in-studio to discuss his return to stand-up comedy, why he, a Minnesota Vikings fan, is still not over the Dallas Cowboys infamous Drew Pearson Hail Mary almost 50 years ago, how he got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and what it was like doing his famous Stuart Smalley sketch with Michael Jordan, his memorable turn in Eddie Murphy’s ‘Trading Places,’ and more.

In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes’ ankle, Jalen Hurts’ shoulder, LeBron, Colts, Cardinals, Bills, Cowboys, Jimmy Garoppolo, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Frank Reich & the Panthers, and DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans.

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Rich ranks the top 10 moments from Tom Brady’s illustrious NFL career.

New Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans tells Rich why he chose to return to Houston instead of taking the Denver Broncos job, if the Texans might use the 2nd overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft on a quarterback, and what his key to motivating players is as an NFL coach.

Rich’s wife, Suzy Shuster, calls in to lament the disappearance of the Billy Joel channel on SiriusXM.

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Rich reacts to the disrespect shown to Eagles Head Coach Nick Sirianni by New York Giants Safety Julian Love and explains why Philadelphia is a legit good team.

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why Fox Sports has a big conundrum with Tom Brady’s retirement possibly forcing Greg Olsen out of the #1 game analyst spot, why Aaron Rodgers to the Jets could happen and what it would take to get a deal done with the Packers, if the Raiders are more likely to cut Derek Carr or find a trade partner for the quarterback, and what’s holding up a Lamar Jackson long-term contract with the Baltimore Ravens.

Rich explains why Derek Carr might be the NFL player with the biggest chip on his shoulder next season.

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Rich and the guys react to Patrick Mahomes’ latest comment about his high-ankle sprain heading into the Chiefs’ Super Bowl showdown against the Eagles. 

With Tom Brady’s retirement, Rich weighs in on what it means for the spotlight on LeBron James as the Lakers star closes in on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring record.

Rich and the guys react to 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan saying the team will part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo and debate if the Niners should let Trey Lance and Brock Purdy (elbow-permitting) battle it out or bring in a veteran QB.

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To honor Groundhog Day, Rich and the guys list the top sports moments from their past that they would live to relive over and over again.

Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers reporter Rick Stroud tells Rich if the Bucs’ brass was surprised by Tom Brady’s retirement announcement, what factors played a role in TB12’s decision, and if Derek Carr, Aaron Rodgers, Baker Mayfield or Lamar Jackson could be in play to be Tampa Bays’ starting QB next season. 

Rich and the guys discuss what happened to the ball from Tom Brady’s final touchdown pass and if it should be returned to the retiring QB or sold at auction.

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Rich reacts to a Davante Adams tweet suggesting Aaron Rodgers joins the Raiders and explains why that possibility makes more sense than the Packers trading him to the Jets or another team.

FOX Sports NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira and Rich discuss the controversial calls and non-calls in the Eagles-49ers NFC Championship Game and the Bengals-Chiefs AFC Championship Game, if the NFL should adopt a college football-style approach and stop games to review plays even without a coach’s challenge flag, how the NFL should implement ‘Replay Assist’ in the Super Bowl, and his recollections of Tom Brady now that the G.O.A.T. has called it quits (again).

Rich and the guys debate if Tom Brady should sign a 1-day contract in New England to retire a Patriot.

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Rich breaks down the top 5 QB situations around the NFL impacted by Tom Brady’s retirement including the Dolphins, 49ers, Buccaneers, and Titans along with Derek Carr and Aaron Rodgers.

Comedian Sarah Tiana joins Rich in-studio to discuss her new comedy special ’44,’ says why she, an Atlanta Falcons fan, is not too broken up about Tom Brady retiring, reveals if Bruce Willis ever told her whether or not ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie, and more.

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