The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why it’s time for the NFL to put Deshaun Watson on paid leave until he settles his 24 civil lawsuits, how the impending sale of the Denver Broncos impacts Russell Wilson’s contract status, if the Jon Gruden lawsuit vs the NFL could derail the Las Vegas Raiders’ promising season, and why he wouldn’t be shocked to see Lamar Jackson sign with the Dolphins in 2023 if things fall apart with the Baltimore Ravens and Tua Tagovailoa tanks it in Miami.

In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says how many Super Bowl titles we can expect from Rams Head Coach Sean McVay, if Aaron Rodgers can win a 3rd straight NFL MVP award, if Mitchell Trubisky will start every game or zero games for the Steelers next season, and if the Seattle Seahawks starting QB is on their roster yet.

Rich breaks down the AFC West and says which of the Raiders, Chargers, Chiefs or Broncos has best combination of QB-RB-Receivers, says why he’s sticking with his prediction that the silver & black will take the division and why the Broncos still have a lot to prove even with the addition of Russel Wilson.

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Rich recaps the Warriors Game 2 rout of the Celtics and says how Draymond Green stirring up the pot put Golden State back in the win column.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith tells Rich why Draymond Green the refs were right to hold off on giving Draymond Green a 2nd technical foul in Game 2 vs the Celts that would have been resulted in an ejection for the Warriors forward, why he’s predicting Golden State will beat Boston in 7 games, says why he likes the Lakers’ hiring of Darvin Ham to be their new head coach, and explains why he’d rather buy stock in the Brooklyn Nets than the Philadelphia 76ers despite some serious reservations about Kyrie Irving. 

Rich and the guys debate whether or not Draymond Green deserved a 2nd technical foul and an ejection for his Game 2 antics vs the Celtics. 

Rich reacts to the latest lawsuit against Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson and questions just how much due diligence the Cleveland front office did before trading for the controversial QB and handing him a record-setting contract.

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In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if Tua will ball out in 2022 or if Tom Brady will be the Miami Dolphins’ QB in 2023, if the Saints or Browns will have more wins next season, which two QB’s from ‘The Match’ are likely to face off in the Super Bowl, if the Cowboys or Eagles will have the more potent offense next season and if Ja’Marr Chase can replicate his stellar rookie season for the Bengals.

Utah Jazz forward Juancho Hernangomez joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how he was able to land the starring role in the new Adam Sandler basketball movie ‘Hustle,’ why Sandler has the skills to be an NBA player if he were 9 inches taller, how his former team the Celtics were able to turn their season around to reach the NBA Finals, say why he hopes Jazz HC Quinn Snyder returns next season, and reveals if his flopping skills match up with his acting chops.

In the wake of the Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson slap, TJ reveals his all-time top 5 sports beefs including Mike Tyson vs Mitch “Blood” Green, Billy Martin vs everybody and more.

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Singletary tells Rich how RB legend Walter Payton pranked him big time at his first trip to the Pro Bowl, says why the Bears’ defense will keep them in games this year, how his ’85 Monsters of the Midway Bears would handle a mouthy Aaron Rodgers, and says what makes Aaron Donald so special.

‘American Ninja Warrior’ host Akbar Gbajabiamila joins Rich in-studio to discuss the shows 14th season and which athletes and celebrities we’d like to see on the show, the Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson fantasy football slap heard ‘round the world, and Aaron Donald signing with Kanye West’s Donda Sports.

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Rich recaps the Celtics’ stunning 4th quarter comeback to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Warriors and debate what Golden State must do to bounce back against Boston on Sunday.

Basketball Hall of Famer Gary Payton tells Rich why the Warriors game one flop was a “disaster,” why his son Gary Payton II should be in the court for the W’s and if his flagrant foul elbow injury was the result of a dirty play, why he’s proud of Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart for winning the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year Award, his reaction to making the NBA’s 75th anniversary team, and why he always loved competing against Michael Jordan.

Rich lists his top 5 moments from the week in sports and comments about his dismay at the late 9pm ET tip off for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

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Rich reacts to Ryan Fitzpatrick announcing his retirement and chronicles the often-thrilling NFL career of the journeyman backup QB, and makes the case for Frank Gore, who also announced his retirement today, to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Two-time Emmy Award-winning actor/comedian Bill Hader tells Rich that the dark (but still hilarious) season 3 of HBO’s ‘Barry’ will get even darker, says why Henry Winkler might be the nicest person on planet earth, and reveals that he and the rest of the ‘Barry’ cast and crew are 100% obsessed with the Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson story like the rest of us. 

Rich weighs in on Tua Tagovailoa getting salty with the media when defending his status as the Miami Dolphins’ franchise quarterback, and reacts to Mike Trout addressing his role in the now infamous Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson fantasy football slap heard round the sports world .

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Rich lists the top 5 things he’s talked himself into during the NFL offseason including Baker Mayfield’s future with the Browns, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers, the Dallas Cowboys’ 2022 outlook, the Raiders chances to win the AFC West.

‘Inside the NBA’ analyst Kenny Smith tells Rich what it was like to act for the first time in the new Adam Sandler Netflix movie ‘Hustle,’ how the Boston Celtics’ tenacious defense could derail the Golden State Warriors’ title hopes in the NBA Finals, what another ring would mean for Steph Curry’s legacy, if Darvin Ham can find a way to revive Russell Westbrook’s game and get the Lakers back to the playoffs, and more. 

Rich reacts to the latest salvo from Taylor Lewan and Will Compton to try to get him to come on their ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ podcast.

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Rich recaps The Match golf event featuring Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers vs Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen. 

Hall of Fame NBA reporter Marc Stein tells Rich if winning another NBA title would impact Steph Curry’s already formidable legacy, how the Celtics were able to turn around their once moribund season, why new head coach Darvin Ham will have his hands full the Lakers don’t trade or release Russell Westbrook, and what the future holds for the 76ers’ James Harden, and the Nets’ Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. 

Rich and Brockman debate if Patriots fans (and Bill Belichick) would welcome Tom Brady back for one more season in New England.

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

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NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why Kyler Murray is doing the right thing by reporting to the Cardinals OTA’s despite not having the long-term extension he desires yet, why Lamar Jackson still hasn’t signed his new contract with the Baltimore Ravens, what the Browns plans are for Baker Mayfield in the face of a possible suspension for Deshaun Watson, what the status of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Donald for the 2022 season, how much longer Jimmy Garoppolo will be on the 49ers, and how close/far apart Deebo Samuel and the Niners are on settling the disgruntled WR’s beef with the team. 

Rich weighs in on the 49ers’ QB situation and explains why Kyle Shanahan should hand the starting job over to Trey Lance and part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo.

Rich and the guys discuss the best way to make pancakes, and react to Mike Trout’s role in the Tommy Pham vs Joc Pederson slap incident.

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