The Rich Eisen Show

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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‘Go Long’ NFL writer Tyler Dunne tells guest host Ryan Leaf why the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen won’t see a drop off despite losing Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll to the New York Giants, why the Bengals are poised for another successful season, that the Jets are trending upwards despite the season-ending injury to OT Mekhi Becton, and if the Miami Dolphins can reach the playoffs under rookie head coach Mike McDaniel and newly-acquired All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill. 

Golf Channel Host & Senior Writer Rex Hoggard tells Ryan how LIV golfers suing the PGA Tour made it personal for players who haven’t defected to the upstart Saudi-backed league and if Open Championship winner Cameron Smith will also make a jump to join the LIV Tour after the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.

Ryan and the guys debate if NFL teams’ investments in big wide receiver contracts, like Deebo Samuel’s and Tyreek Hill’s, will pay off in wins this season.

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Guest host Ryan Leaf takes calls from viewers thanking him for being a role model for them on their road to recovery from substance addiction. 

Cleveland Browns Insider Mary Kay Cabot tells Ryan when she’s expecting a decision on the Deshaun Watson’s suspension appeal, how head coach Kevin Stefanski is preparing his back up QBs for Watson’s absence, and more.

Ryan and the guys break down the AFC North and predict how thing will shake out among the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens this season.

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Guest host Ryan Leaf recounts his first-ever NFL training camp experience with the Chargers after being selected #2 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft and sets the record straight about a hazing incident involving Junior Seau that has been widely misreported over the years.

Ryan and the guys recap the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and debate the effectiveness of the fiery in-your-face style of Detroit Lions head coach Matt Campbell.

Baylor Head Football Coach Dave Aranda tells Ryan what expectations he has for his team this season after winning a Big 12 title in 2021, explains why “you don’t have to be an a-hole to win” in college football and more.

Ryan breaks down the College Football Coaches’ Poll, remarks on the impact Lincoln Riley has already made at USC and predicts how many games the Trojans will win this season.

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and the guys debate if it’s harder to find 32 good Ks or 32 good starting QBs in the NFL with Ryan revealing how he feels (STRONGLY) about kickers. 

The guys react to Serena Williams possibly retiring after the upcoming US Open and marvel at her remarkable tennis career and overall impact on sports.

Actor Javon “Wanna” Walton joins Ryan in-studio to reveal what it was like making his upcoming movie ‘Samaritan’ with Sylvester Stallone, reveals what the future holds for his beloved Ashtray character on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ and how boxing keeps him humble despite finding stardom before he was old enough to drive a car.

Ryan reveals which teams would be better off swapping out their current starting QB for soon-to-be-ex-49er Jimmy Garoppolo.

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Kansas Head Football Coach Lance Leipold tells guest host Ryan Leaf what cultural change is necessary to transform the Jayhawks from also-rans to respectability year-in and year-out, how he’s approaching possible Big 12 expansion, why he embraces being a football coach at a blue blood college basketball school, and much more. 

The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Ryan how Deshaun Watson’s agent was able to land the most lucrative, fully-guaranteed contract with all the misconduct allegations hanging over his head, if NFL teams are wise to hand over big contracts to receivers like the ones Deebo Samuel, DK Metcalf, Christian Kirk and others recently received, and his reaction to Bears LB Roquan Smith’s trade demands.

Ryan and the guys debate if WRs deserve to get paid or if teams should spend money on other key positions such as the offensive line.

Patriots fan Chris Brockman and Ryan discuss the disappointing showing by Mac Jones and the Pats’ offense in training camp so far. 

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Guest host Ryan Leaf reacts to Bears LB Roquan Smith demanding a trade and says why Chicago is in danger of becoming the NFC North’s doormat team.  

Pac-12 College Football Analyst Yogi Roth and Ryan discuss the huge impact Oklahoma transfer QB Caleb Williams will have on USC, his new ‘5-Star QB’ book aimed at high-level high school players, the future of the conference with UCLA and USC’s defections on the horizon, and how he knew back in college at Pitt that WR Larry Fitzgerald would go on to have a special NFL career. 

Ryan and the guys react to the bad news coming out of Jets camp about offensive lineman Mekhi Becton and what it means for New York’s high hopes this season, and Ryan reveals the incredible story of Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens nearly fight him in a country club parking lot.

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In our ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment guest host Steve Weissman weighs in on the Geno Smith-Drew Lock QB competition with the Seahawks, if Brandon Aiyuk will overshadow Deebo Samuel this season, if Saquon Barkley can regain his pre-injury form, if Michael Thomas can be a star again for the Saints, if the Browns should/will trade disgruntled RB Kareem Hunt, while TJ weighs in on the Mets’ World Series odds with Jacob deGrom’s return and Yankees fan Mike Del Tufo weighs in on the Pinstripes’ mid-season slump.

Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Steve why he’s predicting Justin Herbert will lead the Chargers to the playoffs, why Russell Wilson is the 2nd-best QB in the AFC West, and why he still marvels at 45-year-old time Brady’s exploits on the field. 

The guys react to a report that Kevin Durant has told Nets ownership to choose between him and the GM/Head Coach combo of Sean Marks and Steve Nash.

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Big Ten Network announcer Lisa Byington tells guest host Steve Weissman her journey from college athlete to groundbreaking broadcaster as the voice of the Milwaukee Bucks, reveals how Giannis Antetokounmpo’s humility is on par with his skills on the basketball court, and previews the Big Ten football season and the Michigan Wolverines’ or Ohio State Buckeyes’ chances to reach the College Football Playoff. 

Tennis Hall of Famer Andy Roddick tells Steve if Serena Williams has a chance to win at the US Open, how much longer his on-court nemesis Roger Federer will play before retiring, what it’s like to partner with Peyton Manning on a new bourbon venture, if the fiery Nick Krygios can win the US Open and much more. 

The guys get into a heated debate about the AFC West asking is Russell Wilson the 4th best QB in the division and are the Chargers overhyped.

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Guest host Steve Weissman, Brockman and TJ break down Michigan alum Rich’s headline-making weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame where he finally got to troll on the Ohio State Buckeyes.

NFL Network ‘Total Access’ host MJ Acosta-Ruiz tells Steve her journey from broadcasting local high school games in Miami to hosting the network’s flagship show, why she came away impressed after her trip to the Raiders camp but says don’t sleep on Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers to win the competitive AFC West, and says if Baker Mayfield can beat out Sam Darnold and lead the Carolina Panthers to the playoffs this season. 

Steve and the guys reflect on the anniversary of the first Olympic Dream Team featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and others.

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