The Rich Eisen Show

The Athletic’s Vic Tafur tells Rich why he expects holdout RB Josh Jacobs to be back with the Raiders by Week 1, how Davante Adams fits in with Las Vegas’ long term plans, why the Derek Carr/Josh McDaniels marriage didn’t work out, what Jimmy Garoppolo brings to McDaniels’ offense, why Maxx Crosby and the Raiders’ defensive line gives Vegas reason for hope this season, and why former head coach Jon Gruden is out for blood in his lawsuit against the NFL. Rich and the guys preview the Raiders’ season and how their early-season schedule can make or break their year, react to the Washington Commanders naming 2nd-year QB Sam Howell their starting quarterback, and weigh in on the New York Giants’ 2023 season outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the Browns and wonders just how good Deshaun Watson and Cleveland can be this season. Seahawks All-Pro WR Tyler Lockett and Rich discuss Bobby Wagner’s return to Seattle, if Geno Smith can replicate his surprising 2022 success, what rookie WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba brings to their offense, how DK Metcalf maintains his stellar physique while eating candy constantly, and more. Rich and the guys react to Jadeveon Clowney signing with the Baltimore Ravens and debate if former #1 overall NFL Draft pick’s career has been a letdown or not and take a call from a wild-eyed Broncos fan who predicts Denver will go 15-2 this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on whether or not the heavy criticism of 49ers QB Trey Lance is fair or not, and offers up some advice for Mac Jones in what’s likely a make-or-break year for the New England Patriots quarterback. ESPN’s Don Van Natta and Rich discuss Dan Snyder’s sale of the Washington Commanders, why NFL owners are shaking in their boots about Jon Gruden’s lawsuit, if Patriots HC Bill Belichick is coaching for his job this season, and if there’s some collusion going on regarding the devaluation of NFL running backs’ contracts. Jets fan Rich reacts to Dalvin Cook’s first press conference with his new team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich laments the Pinstripes’ latest loss that put them under .500 for the season and 14 games back of the Baltimore Orioles in the AL East. ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan join Rich in-studio to discuss why Rich refuses to come on their podcast despite repeated requests and them posting a photo of him on social media every day for well over a year, if their NFL playing days are over for good, if Aaron Rodgers makes the New York Jets legit contenders, why Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs could miss the playoffs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top 2nd-year NFL players ready to make the biggest leap this season including 49rs QB Brock Purdy, Commanders WR Jahan Dotson, Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson, Patriots QB Bailey Zappe and others. Rich and the guys react to Joel Embiid wiping any mention of the Philadelphia 76ers from his social media bios and debate the Sixers’ options on what to do with the disgruntled James Harden who called Philly GM Daryl Morey a “liar” recently. Steelers WR George Pickens tells Rich what he’s doing to improve in his promising rookie season, how he’s bonding with QB Kenny Pickett, what he’s learning from Mike Tomlin, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the latest “Salty Tua” sighting where the Dolphins QB had a pointed exchange with the Miami media. ‘Grassland’ actor Quincy Isaiah joins Rich in-studio where he explains why he’s cautiously optimistic about his beloved Lions this season and predicts Detroit’s game-by-game season results, says why he rooted for Shaq and the Lakers over his hometown Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals, reveals that he actually played college football instead of basketball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the most recent game tape reveals about 49ers QB Trey Lance and Packers QB Jordan Love, which young NFL quarterbacks his most excited to see on the field this season, if Aaron Rodgers can bounce back from a lackluster 2022 season and lead the Jets to the playoffs, if new Denver Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton can revive Russell Wilson’s career, and more. Jeff in Detroit calls in with a very important question: Which movies are on your Mount Rushmore of comedies? Rich lists the top 5 NFL quarterbacks under the most pressure to perform this season among Tua Tagovailoa, Russell Wilson, Jordan Love, Baker Mayfield, and Dak Prescott that’s met with a harsh rebuttal from Brockman for not including Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the number of new starting quarterbacks we’ll see for NFL teams in Week 1 including Indianapolis Colts rookie Anthony Richardson. NFL.com writer/’Around the NFL’ podcast host Dan Hanzus joins Rich in-studio to discuss the latest episode of ‘Hard Knocks,’ expectations for Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets this season after the addition of Dalvin Cook, if Jets fans or Jets hates have a more realistic POV of the team’s chances to reach the Super Bowl, if the Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills can get over the hump this season, why this could be the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns’ season to surprise many people around the NFL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top NFL players with something to prove to doubters this season including Jalen Hurts, Derek Carr, Baker Mayfield, DeAndre Hopkins, Justin Fields and others. Chargers DL CJ Okoye tells Rich his incredible journey from Nigeria to the NFL including getting a sack of Rams QB Stetson Bennett this preseason in the first organized game of football he ever played in, says what his long-term goals are for sticking in the NFL and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Jerry Jones and the Cowboys’ reversing their stance on paying All-Pro G Zack Martin and offers up some advice to the Colts on how to deal with disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor in the wake of Indy naming Anthony Richardson their Week 1 starter. Vikings All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson and Rich discuss his #2 player ranking as voted on by his NFL peers and why he thinks he can improve, his reaction to Dalvin Cook signing with the Jets, if he can reach 2,000 receiving yards this season, and his time at LSU when he, Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase were all on the same team during the Tigers’ 2019 National Championship season. Rich and the guy's debate if Jefferson or Miami Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill has the better chance of reaching 2000 receiving yards this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to free agent RB Dalvin Cook signing with New York while fellow free agent RB Ezekiel Elliott inked a deal with the New England Patriots. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero tells Rich why Dalvin Cook signed with the New York Jets over the Broncos, Patriots and Dolphins, why it’s looking like Super Bowl or bust for the Jets after their big offseason swings with Aaron Rodgers and Dalvin, why Ezekiel Elliott chose to sign with Bill Belichick’s Pats, how Dalvin and Zeke’s contracts could impact Josh Jacobs’ Raiders holdout, how long Nick Bosa’s 49ers holdout could last, and why Joe Burrow’s next contract will likely reset the QB market like Justin Herbert’s Chargers deal did. Rich reacts to comedian Pat Monaghan’s spot-on impression of our esteemed host. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich ranks his top performances from the NFL’s first full weekend of preseason games including the story of Chargers Nigerian rookie DT C.J. Okoye who came up with a sack in the first game of organized football he’s played in his life. Packers Pro Bowl RB Aaron Jones and Rich discuss Jordan Love taking over Green Bay’s starting quarterback job from the departed Aaron Rodgers, the undervalued and underpaid running backs position in today’s NFL, why doubters shouldn’t sleep on the Pack this season, and more. Rich and the guys debate if the AFC North or NFC North will have more teams in the NFL playoffs this season. Rich comments on Damar Hamlin’s return to action this preseason for the Buffalo Bills after suffering a cardiac arrest event on the field last year, and reacts to yet another classic press conference moment from New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst and former Stanford Head Coach David Shaw and Rich discuss the sad demise of the Pac-12 Conference, the 49ers’ backup QB competition between Sam Darnold and Trey Lance, the Commanders’ Eric Bieniemy controversy, if he’s concerned about Denver Broncos QB Russell Wilson, and why he believes the Detroit Lions can go on a deep playoff run this season. Rich and the guys react to James Harden calling 76ers President Daryl Morey a “liar” after the team ended trade talks with the Clippers. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Dallas Cowboys’ running backs, Jordan Love, Justin Fields, Russell Wilson, Derek Carr, Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Eagles rookie DT Jalen Carter and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the NFL’s first preseason weekend and says if the landscape has changed for all the free agent/holdout running backs like Ezekiel Elliott, Josh Jacobs and Dalvin Cook, and says why Anthony Richardson’s Colts debut illustrates why Indy needs to mend fences with disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor. NBC Sports Bay Area’s 49ers Insider Matt Maiocco and Rich discuss how the Niners’ QB depth chart looks after San Francisco’s first pre-season game, if we’ll see Brock Purdy back in game action during the preseason, the chances the team would trade Trey Lance, what’s the sticking point on a contract extension with All-Pro DE Nick Bosa, and the Niners’ Philip Rivers Super Bowl backup plan. Rich breaks down the 49ers backup QB competition between Sam Darnold and Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Jason McCourty and Rich discuss Bill Belichick’s job security with the New England Patriots, the Washington Commanders’ Eric Bieniemy controversy, reveals his top sleeper teams in the NFL this season, and says what the Packers can expect out of Jordan Love as he replaces Aaron Rodgers is the starting QB in Green Bay. Chris Brockman weighs in on the Patriots’ pre-season opener vs the Houston Texans, and Rich previews the top storylines for the NFL’s remaining preseason games this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CNN host/bestselling author Jake Tapper and Rich discuss his new ‘All the Demons Are Here’ novel and reveals how Jimmy Kimmel convinced him to include Evel Knievel as a character, weighs in on Trea Turner’s billboards aimed at making nice with the infamously not nice Phillies fans, says if calling someone “solid” is a compliment or not, explains why ‘Die Hard’ is 100% a Christmas movie, and does a game-by-game prediction of the Philadelphia Eagles 2023 schedule. Rich and the guy's debate if the ‘Stugots’ boat from ‘The Sopranos’ is worth the $300,000 asking price. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on NFL rookie quarterbacks C.J. Stroud, Anthony Richardson, and Bryce Young, Baker Mayfield, Vikings, Seahawks, Rams, Trevor Lawrence, Dak Prescott, Jalen Hurts, Lamar Jackson, Jared Goff, Daniel Jones and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys recap the NFL pre-season games between the Patriots and Texans that included some the referees working out some kinks and weighs in on the 49ers confirming that Philip Rivers was part of their QB contingency plans if they had beaten the Eagles in the NFC Championship Game to reach the Super Bowl. The MMQB’ Albert Breer and Rich discuss C.J. Stroud’s less-than-impressive debut for the Houston Texans against Bill Belichick’s New England Patriots, what the Green Bay Packers are expecting out of Jordan Love as he takes the QB helm after the Aaron Rodgers trade, the timeline for Joe Burrow to return to the Cincinnati Bengals, how the 49ers’ QB depth chart will shake out, the Niner’s backup plan to sign Philip Rivers if they’d reach the Super Bowl last season, when we can expect free agent RBs like Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook to sign, and if some high-profile NFL holdouts could extend into the regular season. Rich and the guys weigh in on Rory McIlroy’s top rope comments on Phil Mickelson’s Ryder Cup gambling allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Yankees continued struggles and Shohei Ohtani’s continued greatness as the Angels cling to their shrinking playoff hopes. Soap opera star Eric Braeden joins Rich in-studio to discuss the 50th anniversary of ‘The Young & the Restless,’ talks 007 James Bond, ‘Titanic’ and more in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False,’ and gives is his Victor Newman versions of famous sports press conferences including Terrell Owens’ crying “that’s my quarterback,” Rick Pitino’s “Larry Bird ain’t walkin’ through that door,” and Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy’s “I’m a man!!! I’m 40!!!” rant. Rich reacts to Brock Purdy’s first comments from 49ers’ training camp about his readiness for the upcoming NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys weigh in on the Washington Commanders’ Eric Bieniemy controversy and debate if hard coaching is an effective method in today’s NFL. Jaguars GM Trent Baalke and Rich discuss Jacksonville’s mindset heading into the 2023 season, what expectation he and Head Coach Doug Pederson have for QB Trevor Lawrence, this super high-tech urinals at the Jags’ facilities, the addition of WR Calvin Ridley and more. Rich and the guys break down the Jaguars’ schedule and chances to improve on their playoff performance from a season ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys get pumped up for NFL pre-season games between the Texans and Patriots, and Vikings and Seahawks, and weigh in on allegations of Phil Mickelson betting $1 Billion over the course of 30 years. NFL Network analyst Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss the 49ers’ QB competition between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold, if the Buffalo Bills or Kansas City Chiefs should be the favorite in the AFC, the Sean Payton/Nathaniel Hackett controversy, and what advice he’d give Commanders HC Ron Rivera after multiple Washington players complained about the intensity of new Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy. Rich weighs in the Colts QB depth chart and explains why rookie Anthony Richardson should be the team’s Week 1 starter over veteran Gardner Minshew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and Rich discuss his new bourbon being named the official whiskey of the Las Vegas Raiders, the Michigan Wolverines’ national championship hopes, why the Big Ten adding Washington and Oregon is a good thing, his thoughts on Raiders holdout RB Josh Jacobs, and former Green Bay Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers’ fresh start with the New York Jets. Wrexham AFC striker Paul Mullin joins Rich in-studio to discuss the controversial injury suffered in California in an exhibition vs Manchester United that left him unable to return to Wales for the team’s season opener, why he turned down team owner Rob McElhenney’s invitation to crash at his pad in Los Angeles while he recovers from a punctured lung, what it’s been like being a major part of the FX docu-series ‘Welcome to Wrexham,’ and the English Premier League hopes of Wrexham co-owners Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney. Rich and the guys weigh in on the latest press conference comments from Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor and Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guy's debate if Kirk Cousins will be playing for the Minnesota Vikings in 2024 or in the NFC West for the Rams or 49ers. Saints All-Pro S Tyrann Mathieu and Rich discuss his storied 11-year NFL career, what he’s learned from Hall of Fame CB Deion Sanders over the years, what former Raiders QB Derek Carr brings to New Orleans, what it’s like to tackle the Titans freight train of a running back Derrick Henry, and more. Rich and Brockman debate if the Saints, Buccaneers, Falcons or Panthers should be the favorite to win the NFC South this season. Rich reacts to Baltimore fans’ “Free Kevin Brown” protests in the wake of the team’s controversial suspension of the play-by-play announcer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to the premiere Aaron Rodgers-heavy episode of ‘Hard Knocks.’ Falcons QB Desmond Ridder tells Rich why he’s hell bent on proving his doubters wrong this season, his relationship with fellow Atlanta QB Taylor Heinicke, why rookie RB Bijan Robinson will be a star in the NFL and reveals what he’s learning from head coach Arthur Smith along with what he thinks of the HC’s new mustache. Rich and the guy's debate if Arthur Smith’s new mustache qualifies him to be in a buddy cop movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the 49ers’ QB competition and Trey Lance’s cloudy future in San Francisco and reacts to Commanders new Offensive Coordinator Eric Bieniemy stirring things up in Washington’s training camp with his relentless intensity. Recording artist Jason Derulo joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new ‘Sing Your Name Out Loud’ book, reveals that he began writing songs at the tender age of 8, reveals why he made a big mistake when he once tried to match Kobe Bryant shot-for-shot (in a bar and not on the basketball court), and explains why your compliments about his Miami Heat are probably not taken as compliments by the team’s fans. Rich recaps his night at Angels Stadium with a tongue-in-cheek observation on the numerous Shohei Ohtani product plugs on the scoreboards throughout the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich makes a semi-bold prediction about Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons and weighs in on the Orioles suspension of play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for pointing out that Baltimore stunk for many years before their AL East ascension this season. Thursday Night Football analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich discuss Cowboys All-Pro LB Micah Parson’s improvement and what he has in common with Rams DT Aaron Donald, why we shouldn’t sleep on the Washington Commanders in the NFC East, if the (don’t call them “rebuilding”) Rams can rebound from their disastrous Super Bowl hangover, when the Bengals can expect Joe Burrow to return from his calf injury, if Sean Payton can turn around Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos, and if the 49ers or Seahawks should be the favorite to win the NFC West this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ QB competition between Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss what happens to Baker Mayfield if he loses the Buccaneers’ QB battle to Kyle Trask, how the 49ers 3-man QB competition is likely to shake out, the latest in the Colts-Jonathan Taylor standoff, the timeline for Joe Burrow’s return to the Bengals following his calf injury, what to expect out of rookie quarterbacks Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson and C.J. Stroud, and which NFL holdouts (Josh Jacobs, Zack Martin, etal.) could last into the regular season. Rich and the guy's debate if the Colts should pay or trade disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor, and react to the Baltimore Orioles suspending play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown for some seemingly innocuous comments about the O’s past struggles vs their AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Hard Knocks’ executive producer Ken Rodgers and Rich discuss the Jets’ reluctance to be on the annual HBO behind-the-scenes series, says why we can expect a different Aaron Rodgers on the show, and his message to any NFL QBs who are considering being on season 2 of Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ series. Rich weighs in on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers’ QB competition with Kyle Trask, Micah Parsons, the 49ers QB competition, the Patriots’ 2023 season outlook, Josh Jacobs and the Raiders, Joe Burrow and the Bengals and more. Rich and the guys react to Guardians 3B Jose Ramirez flooring White Sox SS Tim Anderson over the weekend, and in honor of the show adding an Austin, Texas radio affiliate TJ lists his all-time favorite “Austins” including Austin Powers, the $6Million Man Steve Austin, and “Stone Cold” Steve Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah and tells Rich why the Colts should give into the demands of disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor, if we could see rookie QB Anthony Richardson as Indianapolis’ Week 1 starter, why the Pittsburgh Steelers will be one of the most improved teams in the NFL this season, why the Philadelphia Eagles have the depth to repeat at NFC champions, why the Dallas Cowboys will be stout on defense but have question marks on the offensive side of the ball, what impact new offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will have on Justin Herbert in 2023, if Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will be legit contenders this season, and how Trey Lance could end up on the Atlanta Falcons if he becomes the odd man out in the 49ers’ QB room. Rich weighs in on Jonathan Taylor’s standoff with the Colts and has some advice for Indy GM Chris Ballard, and says how rivalries like Michigan vs Ohio State will be impacted by college football conference realignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michigan alum Rich reacts to the latest shakeup in in the NCAA with the defections of Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah from the Pac-12 and what it means for the future of college football. ESPN’s Jay Bilas and Rich discuss how monetary priorities are driving conference realignment in college football and NCAA sports, if lower profile NCAA sports will be going away as university athletic departments reorganize priorities, and the chances college athletes ever unionize to receive a more equitable share of TV/media money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basketball Hall of Famer Jerry West joins guest host Suzy Shuster in-studio to discuss Victor Wembanyama, Nikola Jokic, Shaquille O’Neal, comparing NBA eras in terms of skill sets and salaries, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angels manager Phil Nevin and guest host Suzy Shuster discuss Shohei Ohtani’s singular greatness, when Mike Trout could return from injury, why he’s not in favor of an automated strike zone and more. CBS Sports’ Amy Trask joins Suzy in-studio to discuss the upcoming launch of their new ‘The Football Scoop’ podcast, the importance of running backs in today’s NFL, how the late cantankerous Raiders owner Al Davis would have reacted to his team being on ‘Hard Knocks,’ and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys react to Arizona possibly leaving the Pac-12 and what it means for the conference’s future, and break down Jets vs Browns in the NFL’s Hall of Fame game that featured Aaron Rodgers taking over some of New York’s play calling. TJ lists his NFL wide receiver tiers heading into the 2023 fantasy football season, and everyone weighs in on Rodgers’ new mansion in New Jersey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the latest in Jonathan Taylor’s contact standoff with the Indianapolis Colts. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, Packers QB Jordan Love, Bears QB Justin Fields, Bills RB James Cook, Buccaneers RB Rachaad White, Saints WR Michael Thomas, Giants TE Darren Waller, Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Jets QB Aaron Rodgers, and Jim Harbaugh’s future in coaching. New York Giants GM Joe Schoen and Rich discuss the team’s inability to reach a long-term deal with disgruntled RB Saquon Barkley, landing Pro Bowl TE Darren Waller in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders, his expectations for speedy rookie WR Jalin Hyatt, his favorite Brian Daboll and Kayvon Thibodeaux stories, and more. Rich weighs in on the latest in the 49ers QB competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

University of Texas Head Football Coach Steve Sarkisian and Rich discuss ‘Horns QB Quinn Ewers cutting off his famous mullet, his plans for 5-star QB Arch Manning, facing Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide early in the season, why Bijan Robinson will be a star in the NFL, his favorite Matthew McConaughey story, and reveals why Reggie Bush wasn’t on the field during USC’s infamous 4th down play vs Texas in the 2006 Rose Bowl. Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Hutchinson and Rich discuss the HOF’s induction weekend, what it was like to finally put on the iconic gold jacket in Canton, Ohio, how Tom Brady changed his fortunes from a part-time starter for the Michigan Wolverines to becoming a 7-time Super Bowl champion in the NFL, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich outlines his dream scenario in which Aaron Rodgers wins a Super Bowl or two and hands over the reins to a mature and ready-to-succeed Zach Wilson. FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth and Rich discuss new Broncos head coach Sean Payton stirring things up with his harsh criticism of former Denver HC and current New York Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett, if Payton can revive Russell Wilson’s career after a disastrous 2022 season, why he has ZERO sympathy for “whining” NFL running backs disgruntled about their pay discrepancy, Joe Thomas’ Pro Football Hall of Fame induction and why former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan should also be enshrined in Canton, and more. Rich and the guys debate if Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott deserves all the criticism that seems to be constantly heaped upon him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to the official headshot from Washington Commanders QB Sam Howell that looks like he just rolled out of bed before the photo was taken, and debate if the New York Jets or Cleveland Browns have a better chance to win their respective divisions. Nate Boyer joins Rich in-studio to discuss hosting Discovery Channel’s ‘Survive the Raft’ reality show, what it’s like in NFL training camps for long snappers, his time as a green beret, and much more. Rich and the guys react to George Pickens’ acrobatic catch in Steelers training camp going up against rookie CB Joey Porter Jr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports’ Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss the snowballing scandal at Northwestern, Jim Harbaugh’s likely 4-game suspension at Michigan and if the Wolverines have the talent to unseat the Georgia Bulldogs as National Champions this season, the need for more oversight of NIL in college sports, why he thinks Deion Sanders won’t be at Colorado for too long, and the Pac-12’s murky future. Rich weighs in on the way NIL has changed the College Football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yankees fan Rich reacts to the Pinstripes’ lack of action at the MLB trade deadline and weighs in on Justin Verlander’s return to the Houston Astros. Jomboy and Rich discuss if the Yankees did enough to save their playoff hopes with two minor MLB trade deadline deals, what the Mets trading Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander means for the Mets and a possible off-season pursuit of Shohei Ohtani, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on the Washington Commanders’ QB competition between Sam Howell and Jacoby Brissett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Louis Riddick tells Rich why he’s still not fully sold on Aaron Rodgers and the Jets, what the Steelers must do to become contenders again in the AFC, what advice he has for Colts GM Chris Ballard in the wake of Jonathan Taylor’s trade request, and why the Commanders could “shock” some people in the NFL this season. In the wake of Detroit head coach Dan Campbell saying he wants to see a real lion on the team’s sideline, Rich lists which other teams should put actual mascots on the field. Rich and the guys weigh in on the Mets trading Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros, and react to Bill Belichick’s latest press conference moment with a rare effusive response to a reporter’s question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Jonathan Taylor’s contract squabble with the Indianapolis Colts, when the Bengals can expect Joe Burrow to return from his calf injury, why the 49ers would be unlikely to release Trey Lance if he continues to tumble down their QB depth chart, when and where we can expect free agent RBs Dalvin Cook and Ezekiel Elliott to sign, and why Broncos HC Sean Payton “broke a code” when ripping former Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Rich reacts to the Angels continuing hot streak and the possibility of seeing Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout in the playoffs this season, and names which overlooked players could play a huge role in the NFL this season including Buccaneers QB Baker Mayfield, Jaguars WR Calvin Ridley, Giants TE Darren Waller, Bears WR D.J. Moore, Seahawks LB Bobby Wagner, and Bills rookie TE Dalton Kincaid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts being relegated to Tier 2 status in The Athletic’s annual quarterback rankings. The Athletic’s Mike Sando and Rich discuss his latest NFL quarterback tiers rankings and why Jalen Hurts is in Tier 2 and not Tier 1 despite nearly winning the Super Bowl last season, what we can expect from Cardinals QB Kyler Murray this season when he returns from a torn ACL, Bears QB Justin Fields’ development as a passer, and if 49ers QB Brock Purdy can replicate the unexpected success if his rookie season. Rich ponders the possibility that Trey Lance could be the odd man out in San Francisco and if the 49ers would actually cut the QB after spending a ton of draft capital to select the oft-injured quarterback Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports/Sports Illustrated MLB Insider Tom Verducci tells Rich that Mets pitcher Justin Verlander is deciding between a trade to the Dodgers or Astros, why the Angels were never going to trade Shohei Ohtani, the main reasons for the New York Yankees disappointing season, if we could see an Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles World Series, and why Red phenom Elly De La Cruz is a one-of-a-kind talent. Jets fan Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ $35M pay cut and the QB’s comments staunchly defending his new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett after some harsh criticism by new Denver Broncos HC Sean Payton. Brockman lists his top 5 Kellogg cereals which leads to a HEATED debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bears GM Ryan Poles and Rich discuss rookie OT Darnell Wright holding his own when he accidentally worked out with the team’s speedy WR group, why they stuck with QB Justin Fields and traded away the #1 pick in this year’s draft, his perspective of the devalued running backs position in the NFL, the team’s 2023 outlook and more. Rich and the guys debate the etiquette of bringing a gift to the home of a person hosting a party, and in ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Joe Burrow’s calf injury, Jonathan Taylor and the Colts, Ezekiel Elliott and the Patriots, Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, Sean Payton and Aaron Rodgers, Shohei Ohtani’s playoff chances, and Justin Verlander’s Mets future. Rich lauds Shohei Ohtani and the Angels’ hot streak and for going all-in at the MLB trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Colts RB Jonathan Taylor asking for a trade after failing to land a new long-term contract from the team. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell and Rich discuss Kirk Cousins’ appearance on Netlix’s ‘Quarterback’ series, why Minnesota cut ties with running back Dalvin Cook despite his high level of productivity, what makes All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson so special, and what Vikes fans can expect from the team this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys reveal their most outrageous NFL predictions involving Russell Wilson, the Jets, Lions, Bills, the New York Giants and more. The guys weigh in on Broncos Head Coach Sean Payton apologizing for his inflammatory comments about former Denver HC and current Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett, and react to the return of Aaron Judge to the Yankees lineup for the first time since June 3rd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill explains why Sean Payton will drastically improve Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos after a disastrous 2022 season under rookie head coach Nathaniel Hackett. Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder tells Mike who he thinks will win this weekend’s huge welterweight showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence, why he didn’t start boxing until the age of 21, when we can expect to see him back in the ring, and more. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Mike weighs in on the Jets, Bills, Rams, Broncos, rookie quarterbacks, Kenny Pickett, Justin Herbert, Jaylen Brown’s record-setting Celtics contract, Saquon Barkley, Bijan Robinson, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Mike Hill and the guys react to Joe Burrow’s calf injury suffered in Cincinnati Bengals camp, and react to Shohei Ohtani’s latest exploits. FOX Sports CFB Analyst Brady Quinn and Mike discuss Jim Harbaugh’s 4-game suspension at Michigan, Notre Dame’s season outlook, if Caleb Williams can lead USC to the College Football Playoff, and why Texas and Penn State could be this year’s sleeper teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison weighs in on Saquon Barkley and the Giants contract dispute and their failure to agree to terms on a long-term deal. The Atheltic’s Zack Rosenblatt tells Kirk that the confident Jets are openly talking about reaching the Super Bowl this season, the chances free agent RB Dalvin Cook will sign with New York, what we can expect to see out of All-Pro CB Sauce Gardner on ‘Hard Knocks,’ and more. Kirk and the guy's debate who, behind Patrick Mahomes, is the NFL’s 2nd-best quarterback among Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, Aaron Rodgers and others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison, a former NFL linebacker, tells the guys what the most important things he brought with him to get through the long weeks of training camps. The Plain Dealer/Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot and Kirk discuss the big expectations for Browns QB Deshaun Watson in 2023 after a tumultuous season off the field and a disappointing one on the field in ’22, if it’s playoffs or bust for head coach Kevin Stefanski, Joe Thomas’ Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, and more. Kirk and the guys debate how to rank Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Deshaun Watson and Kenny Pickett as the AFC North’s best quarterbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Kirk Morrison weighs in on the new-look Jets and explains why he’s not jumping on the team’s bandwagon. Yet. The Athletic’s Daniel Popper and Kirk discuss the “sky high” expectations for Justin Herbert now that he’s signed his record-setting contract with the Chargers, the mindset of Austin Ekeler after failing to land a lucrative long-term contract from the Bolts, what new Offensive Coordinator Kellen Moore brings to Los Angeles, and if only a Super Bowl win can erase the mental scars of blowing a 27-0 lead to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars in the playoffs last season. Kirk weighs in on Sean Payton’s arrival in Denver and why he has a good chance to turn around the Broncos’ (and Russell Wilson’s) fortunes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices