The Rich Eisen Show

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh tells Rich his plan to get his young-but-talented team ready to win, what his initial impressions have been with #4 overall pick Sauce Gardner, how New York was able to land Jermaine Johnson II late in the 1st round of the NFL Draft, why he’s expecting a big step forward for 2nd-year QB Zach Wilson, what the expectations are for 1st round WR Garrett Wilson, if he’s expecting a healthy Mekhi Becton for next season, and how he’ll deal with his team’s challenging early-season schedule. 

Las Vegas Raiders TE Darren Waller and Rich discuss his new ‘Comeback Stories’ podcast and his battle with addiction that nearly derailed his NFL career, why he’s been so impressed by his new teammate Davante Adams and the connection he has with QB Derek Carr, and explains why the competitive AFC West will be “gladiator-type wars” week in and week out.

Rich doubles down on his prediction that the Raiders will win the AFC West next season., and the guys break down the latest from Major League Baseball.

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Rich reacts to reports that Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are at an impasse and ponders teams like the Lakers or Clippers could be in the market for the talented-but-enigmatic point guard.

Rich and Brockman have a tongue-in-cheek breakdown of the biggest difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and TJ lists the franchise G.O.A.T. players for the Kansas City Chiefs, Raiders, Chargers and Denver Broncos. 

Rich reacts to a Washington Post report that the NFL is seeking a “significant” suspension for Browns QB Deshaun Watson, and says what the Jets front office has done right of late to reverse the franchise recent culture of losing.

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Former ESPN anchor/Daily Show host/late night talk show host Craig Kilborn joins Rich in-studio to reveal the launch of his new podcast, lists his top 5 movies of all time, react to the Warriors beating the Celtics in the NBA Finals and says if Steph Curry now ranks in his all-time NBA top ten list, gives some life advice for viewers concerning home interior design, adult beverages, play a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where he weighs in on his favorite SportsCenter catchphrases and more, and plays a round of ‘5 Questions’ to wrap up the hour. 

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Rich recaps the Warriors knocking off the Celtics for the NBA championship with a not-so-humble “I TOLD YOU SO” gloat about his pre-season predictions, and says why Golden State’s hall of fame trio of Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson is “the new gold standard” for modern NBA dynasties.

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the possible holdups to a Lamar Jackson long-term contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens, the likelihood that Baker Mayfield ends up on the Seattle Seahawks or Carolina Panthers, and says what we can expect next regarding a possible suspension for Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson and why the NFL could take a cue from the 2-year suspension MLB handed down to Trevor Bauer. 

Rich lists his top 5 moments from a momentous week in sports including the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final, US Open, Yankees and more.

Rich reacts to the criticism being thrown at Celtics F Jayson Tatum and says why the young Boston “doesn’t deserve it.”

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In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if Sean Payton or Mike McCarthy will be the Dallas Cowboys’ head coach in 2023, if Sam Darnold or Baker Mayfield will start more NFL games next season, if Falcons rookie QB or Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett will have more success next season, and if the Jets or Broncos are more likely to end their long playoff drought next season.

Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joins Rich in-studio and says why he ranks Steph Curry as the #2 all-time point guard behind Magic Johnson, what advice he would give Celtics F Jayson Tatum after a disappointing NBA Finals, says why Luka Doncic is the best young player in the league, explains what James Harden must do to regain his MVP form, why he turned down the chance to join Kobe and Shaq on the Lakers in 2004 and reveals what cratered a deal that would have teamed him up with Grant Hill and Tim Duncan, and says how his new OBL one-on-one basketball league could expose some unknown players to NBA talent evaluators. 

TJ lists his G.O.A.T. players in franchise history for the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions.

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Buccaneers LB Lavonte David tells Rich what it’s like going from Bruce Arians to Todd Bowles as the Bucs’ new head coach, if he was more surprised by Tom Brady unretiring or by Bruce Arians retiring, and if Tampa can get back to the Super Bowl next season. 

TJ Jefferson reveals the best players in franchise history for AFC East teams Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

Rich reacts to the ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ Taylor Lewan and Will Compton’s attempts to pressure him into appearing on their podcast.

Rich weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s contract negotiations with the Ravens and says Baltimore’s minimum offer should be at least the $230M guaranteed the Browns gave Deshaun Watson, reacts to the possibility of former Patriots WR Julian Edelman coming out of retirement, and to the Chicago Bears honoring the late Brian Piccolo of ‘Brian’s Song’ fame during their minicamp workouts this week.

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Rich breaks down the Carolina Panthers’ QB situation and debates if Baker Mayfield would be a better option for head coach Matt Rhule than incumbent stater Sam Darnold. 

New Lakers Head Coach Darvin Ham tells Rich how much he enjoyed the look of “shock and horror” on the face of UNC Tarheel fans when he shattered a backboard against them back in the 1996 NCAA Tournament, why he “got screwed” in the ’97 Slam Dunk Contest, that getting LeBron and company to buy into his defensive philosophy is his number one priority in Los Angeles, why he has zero problems with Anthony Davis’ much-scrutinized off-season work habits, how he plans to “unleash” Russell Westbrook next season, and reveals if he has full autonomy to choose his own coaching staff without front office meddling. 

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Rich previews Game 6 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics and says what another title would mean for Steph Curry’s legacy especially winning a ring without Kevin Durant.

Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp tells Rich how he wound up coaching up the Washington Commanders’ defensive line during the team’s recent minicamp, how Chase Young looks coming off his season-ending ACL injury, how the recent controversial comments by Washington DC Jack Del Rio could impact the team’s locker room, and gives his takeaways from what he saw at the Buccaneer’s recent minicamp.  

Yankees fan Rich and Red Sox fan Brockman engage in a discussion that begs the question: is a gloating Yankees fan or a bitter Red Sox fan more insufferable?

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The RIch Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA.

00:00- Brockman down on the Celtics

11:45- Is Steph MVP win or lose?/ Wiggins steps up

18:30- Klay impersonator BigDaws banned from the Chase Center

29:00- Which player/celeb could the guys impersonate

34:00- Game 6 predictions

Follow the guys here: Twitter-@chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin

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Falcons TE Kyle Pitts tells Rich how he plans to improve in his 2nd year in the NFL after reaching the Pro Bowl as a rookie and how he plans to score more than just one TD next season. 

Author and award-winning golf writer Rick Reilly joins Rich in-studio where he explains how Phil Mickelson went from one of his favorite players to ruining his legacy after joining the Saudi-backed LIV Tour, what the PGA Tour must do to stem defections to the upstart rival league, and touts his new book ‘So Help Me Golf: Why We Love the Game,’ and shares his favorite stories about golfing with Hall of Fame announcers Al Michaels and Vin Scully and much more.

Rich can’t hide his unabashed excitement about his beloved Jets after New York Head Coach Robert Saleh had nothing but glowing praise for the improvement shown by 2nd-year QB Zach Wilson in the team’s minicamp. 

Rich uses disgruntled Carolina Panthers WR Robby Anderson as an example of how NOT to answer a question that could impact your job. 

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