The Rich Eisen Show

Rich previews the Chiefs 2022 outlook and says pundits who are predicting a step back for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense after the departure of Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins could turn out to be very wrong.

Rich and the guys get into a heated candy debate including Red Vines vs Twizzlers, Jelly Bellies vs Jelly Beans and some hot takes on Starburst and Skittles.

NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich why the NFL Management Council issued a tampering warning memo regarding the trade demand of disgruntled Chicago Bears LB Roquan Smith, if the Jets should be worried about the long-term prognosis for QB Zach Wilson after his latest knee injury, how the Seahawks’ and Steelers’ QB competitions are shaping up, where Jimmy Garoppolo could possibly land once the 49ers part ways with him, and more.

Rich and the guys debate the best landing spots for Jimmy Garoppolo as he waits in limbo for his release or trade from the 49ers, and break down the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day. 

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NBCSN Boston’s Patriots Insider Tom Curran tells Rich why Bill Belichick’s attempt to streamline the Patriots’ offense play calling is actually causing more confusion with Matt Patricia and Joe Judge both involved in the process, says if he was surprised by the Tom Brady/Miami Dolphins tampering that came to light in Brian Flores’ lawsuit and why Brady soured on the coaching staff toward the end of his time in New England, and more. 

Rich and Jeff in Detroit react to Dan Campbell’s featured role in the season premiere of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and explains why he’s buying what the energetic head coach is selling. 

Rich and Brockman recap the thrilling end to the FedEx St. Jude Championship where Will Zalatoris captured his first PGA Tour victory and react to the latest twist in Roquan Smith’s demand to be traded from the Chicago Bears.

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Jets fan Rich reacts to Zach Wilson’s latest injury and wonders when the “curse” hanging over his favorite NFL team will ever end. 

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich has more to say about Zach Wilson’s injury, the Steelers’ 3-way QB competition among Kenny Pickett, Mitchell Trubisky and Mason Rudolph, the Dallas Cowboys’ sloppy play, Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ chances to win the NFC East, Deshaun Watson’s suspension’s impact on his football skills, the Panthers’ QB battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, if Drew Lock or Geno Smith starts Week 1 for the Seattle Seahawks, and why Bill Belichick’s Patriots offense already has New England’s season in jeopardy. 

Michigan alum Rich recaps his epic trolling of Ohio State when he hosted the recent Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Weekend Dinner.

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Seahawks All-Pro WR D.K. Metcalf and Rich discuss Seattle’s QB competition between Geno Smith and Drew Lock, says he’s surprised Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner are no longer on the team, reveals how close he came to demanding a trade before signing his big extension to stay in Seattle, and reveals how he landed an acting role in the new Owen Wilson movie ‘Secret Headquarters’ and makes it not secret he wants to co-star in a comedy movie with Kevin Hart. 

Bills WR Gabriel Davis and Rich discuss getting over Buffalo’s crushing playoff loss to the Chiefs and what the team’s expectations are for this season, why he and the rest of the team have 100% confidence in Josh Allen in the huddle, and why he strives every day to prove his doubters wrong, especially the coach who once told him he was too slow to play wide receiver. 

Rich and the guys react to the latest Bill Belichick press conference and break down the Patriots’ offensive woes. 

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ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tells guest host Ryan Leaf how concerned the Rams should be about Matthew Stafford’s throwing elbow, if Odell Beckham Jr. could return to the defending Super Bowl champions, why Justin Herbert could win NFL MVP honors and how the Chargers revamped defense makes them a dangerous team in the AFC.

The Associated Press’ Josh Dubow tells Ryan why the Raiders will be the AFC West team that’s most hard-pressed to reach the playoffs this season, comments on Tom Brady’s leave of absence from the Buccaneers, Deshaun Watson’s suspension appeal, and why he’s picking a Brady vs Josh Allen Super Bowl.

Ryan and Brockman break down the AFC playoff picture and wonder if the Raiders, Chargers, Chief AND Broncos can reach the postseason this year.

Ryan discusses his big move to Connecticut and breaks some news about a spinoff from the hit show ‘Yellowstone.’

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman recap the Patriots-Giants pre-season opener, break down New England’s early-camp offensive struggles, and marvel at reporters continually asking not-wise questions of Pats Head Coach Bill Belichick.

In our ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Ryan weighs in on Mac Jones and the Patriots, Ryan Tannehill and Titans rookie QB Malik Willis, says why Jimmy Garoppolo will win more games that Deshaun Watson this season, if Tom Brady can continue to stave off Father Time, and says if Packers QB Aaron Rodgers or 49ers QB Trey Lance is under more pressure to win this season. 

Denver Post Broncos Insider Ryan O’Halloran tells Ryan what the Broncos can expect from Russell Wilson and what their new starting QB can learn from Peyton Manning when he arrived in the Mile High City, says why fans will be happy with the deep pockets of the teams new owners and more.

In his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists his all-time greatest 2nd-overall draft picks in NFL history including Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Lawrence Taylor, Sid Luckman and Randy White.

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Guest host Ryan Leaf discusses the outreach he does for college football programs each fall where he schools the student-athletes on the perils of fame and expectations that can easily derail their hopes and dreams.

Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun tells Ryan why he’s confident new head football coach Jake Dickert can make the Cougars consistent winners year-in and year-out, how the Pa-12 will move forward following the defections of UCLA and USC to the Big Ten Conference, and more. 

Ryan reacts to the NFL correcting its use of ‘race norming’ when denying concussion settlement payments to black players and reveals why most former NFL players live in fear that CTE could be in their future at some point.

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Tampa Bay Times Bucs Insider Rick Stroud tells guest host Ryan Leaf why even he’s baffled by Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from Buccaneers’ training camp and if it could be a harbinger of something bigger to come for TB12, what Tampa’s expectations are for the 2022 season under new head coach Todd Bowles, and why the new-look Miami Dolphins will be “a problem” for the teams on their schedule this year.

Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell and Ryan discuss the challenges of bringing a winning tradition back to the Seminoles after some down years following the Bobby Bowden era and more.  

Ryan and the guys react to reports that the Cleveland Browns will pursue Jimmy Garoppolo if Deshaun Watson’s suspension is extended and offer up a solution for Kyle Shanahan in his beef with the NFL who won’t let him choose which hats he can wear during games this season.

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2-time Super Bowl champion and current Steelers sideline reporter Max Starks tells guest host Ryan Leaf why Mitchell Trubisky has the early lead over Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh’s QB competition, what Mike Tomlin’s expectations are for his team this season in what should be a very competitive AFC North against the Ravens, Bengals and Browns, how he reacted to the Heinze Field name change to Acrisure Stadium, how the Rooney family’s ownership has been able to maintain nearly a half-century of consistent winning and more.

Ryan and the guys discuss their sports fandom and how geography and parents play a huge rule on which teams we root for, and debate how much stock NFL fans should put in those great and not-so-great Twitter videos of their favorite teams’ training camp practices and scrimmages.

Ryan revisits his 2021 NFL Draft breakdown where he thoroughly hammered the Bengals for taking WR Ja’Marr Chase over OT Penei Sewell with their 1st round pick.

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman discuss Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from the Buccaneers’ training camp for at least the next week and ponder if there’s a chance the 7-time Super Bowl champion doesn’t return by Week 1, and the guys debate the incident today at the FedEx Playoffs where Scottie Scheffler walked across the putting line of Cameron Smith to send a message about the Open Championship winner’s rumored intention to defect to the LIV Golf tour. 

The Fantasy Footballers’ Co-Host Andy Holloway tells Ryan who are his top 5 players in fantasy football this season, names his favorite sleepers and says which players to stay away from, says how Deshaun Watson’s suspension will impact fantasy drafts, and says why Trey Lance and Jalen Hurts could post huge fantasy numbers this fall.

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