The Rich Eisen Show

Rich reacts to the Baltimore Ravens pre-draft press conference that got a bit heated when all the reporters wanted to ask about was Lamar Jackson. Shoe/Marketing legend Sonny Vaccaro joins Rich in-studio where he says what it’s like being portrayed by Matt Damon in the new film ‘Air,’ how bringing Michael Jordan into the Nike fold changed sports marketing forever, how he knew Kobe Bryant was a special competitor even when he was just a junior in high school, and discusses Jerry Tarkanian’s UNLV Runnin’ Rebels and Michigan’s Fab 5’s impact on sports culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins Rich in-studio where he explains why he has the Carolina Panthers selecting Ohio State QB CJ Stroud over Alabama’s Bryce Young with the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft, why the Colts could opt for Florida’s Anthony Richardson with the 4th pick despite his inconsistent game tape, why he has Kentucky QB Will Levis dropping to the 20thpick, if the Cardinals would be willing to trade the #3 pick and pass on the chance to draft Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., if Georgia DT Jalen Carter could go in the top 5 despite his off-field troubles, the chances the Minnesota Vikings could select Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker to eventually replace Kirk Cousins, if the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders were wise to opt for Desmond Ridder and Sam Howell instead of pursuing Lamar Jackson, and why Jim Harbaugh’s NFL flirtations haven’t hurt Michigan’s recruiting. Rich and the guys discuss why the Falcons and Commanders would benefit on and off the field by adding Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich explains why Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has earned his vote for NBA MVP, and previews the pivotal game in Los Angeles between the Lakers and Clippers as they jockey for playoff positioning. ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt calls in from Augusta, Georgia and tells Rich why inclement weather could play a big role at this year’s Masters, how Tiger Woods’ competitive future at Augusta National looks, if the LIV Tour’s Brooks Koepka could contend for the green jacket this week, and why what happens in the Champions Dinner stays in the Champions Dinner. Rich and the guys breakdown the group photo from this year’s Masters Champions Dinner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Suzy debate if losing teams should get to visit the White House after First Lady Jill Biden extended invitations to both LSU and Iowa following the Women’s National Championship Game, and Rich explains why Lamar Jackson could take a page out of the pre-draft playbook of embattled NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter. ‘Air’ actor & director Ben Affleck tells Rich how he was able to make a highly entertaining movie about Michael Jordan with a Michael Jordan character, portraying Nike founder Phil Knight on the silver screen, if there’s a chance he’ll ever team up with Matt Damon for a ‘Good Will Hunting’ sequel, and his reaction to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson famously using him for meme on Twitter recently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst tells Rich why the resurgent Lakers are a threat in the West then the playoffs role around, why the Dallas Mavericks have faltered since pairing Luka Doncic with Kyrie Irving, when the Golden State Warriors can expect Andrew Wiggins to return from injury, and why NBA teams are salivating over the chance to win the Draft Lottery to select 7’4” wunderkind Victor Wembanyama. Rich reacts to a Pro Football Talk report that says Bill Belichick and the Patriots have shopped QB Mac Jones around, and ponders if Lamar Jackson could still be an option for New England. The show’s voice over announcer Erin Sheehan calls in to go over her amazing NCAA Tournament brackets that had her getting the Final Four correct along with picking UConn to beat San Diego State in the title game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps UConn’s win over San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament title game and chronicles Huskies’ coach Dan Hurley’s journey from player to championship coach. ESPN’s Jay Bilas tells Rich why he was not surprised to see UConn win this year’s national championship, what the Huskies’ 5thnational title means for their basketball blue blood standing, his reaction to the controversial LSU-Iowa women’s title game, and how expected #1 overall NBA Draft pick Victor Wembanyama compares to LeBron James when he was entering the league. Rich and Suzy recount their commute to the studio today that illustrates which one is the most competitive person in their household. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network Reporter Stacey Dales tells Rich why she, a former WNBA All-Star, has big problems with the officiating in the Iowa-LSU women’s national championship game and zero problems with Angel Reese’s postgame taunting/celebrating, says who she thinks the Carolina Panthers will select #1 overall in the NFL Draft, and why whichever team selects Florida QB Anthony Richardson is getting a player of high character in addition to an amazing athlete. Academy Award winner Matt Damon reveals to Rich that the new Ben Affleck-directed movie ‘Air’ wouldn’t have been made without Michael Jordan’s blessing, how big a role one decision by Jordan’s mom played in the rise of the Nike empire, how the company revolutionized the sneaker industry, and shares a story that illustrates MJ’s legendary competitiveness and the lengths he’d go to win at everything. Rich and the guys react to the best April Fool’s Day pranks on Twitter this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers TE Georg Kittle tells Rich how he got involved in Wrestlemania 39 where he and Pat McAfee teamed up against Mike ‘The Miz’ Mizanin, why 2023 might go down is the greatest year for tight ends ever, and his reaction, as an Iowa alum, to the Hawkeyes loss to LSU in the Women’s NCAA Tournament title game and the Angel Reese taunting controversy. Rich admits this MLB’s new pitch clock is winning him over after shaving roughly 30 minutes off the average game length through the season’s first weekend. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Buffalo Bills, Odell Beckham Jr. high asking price, Lamar Jackson and the Atlanta Falcons, Will Levis’ & the NFL Draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s MVP odds, Tiger Woods chances to contend at The Masters, LIV golfers in Augusta, and Wrestlemania 39. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on LSU’s win over Iowa to win the Women’s NCAA Tournament that was overshadowed by Angel Reese’s controversial taunting celebration at the end of the game, and recaps the men’s Final Four that included a thrilling buzzer-beater by San Diego State to end Florida Atlantic’s Cinderella season. Kanas State guard Markquis Nowell and Rich discuss his spectacular NCAA Tournament where he led the Wildcats to the Elite Eight, if his diminutive 5’7” size will impact his NBA Draft prospects, why he’s fine with Angel Reese’s postgame celebration after LSU’s win over Iowa in the Women’s Final Four title game, how he sees the UConn-San Diego State game playing out, and reveals how a kid from Manhattan wound up in Manhattan Kansas. Rich weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s situation and says if Joe Burrow’s next contract will impact Lamar’s or vice-versa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Lamar Jackson, Bill Belichick, NFL Draft QBs, the Dallas Mavericks, Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Mets and more. Actor/comedian Kevin Hart and Rich discuss his new Roku Channel show ‘Die Hart 2: Die Harter’ featuring John Cena and others, if he considered storming the podium again had the Eagles beat the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, why Philly is in good hands for years to come with Jalen Hurts at quarterback, and if his beloved 76ers can win an NBA title this season. To honor the return of Major League Baseball TJ fills out a roster with the best fictional players at each position from classics like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the narrative gaining steam in NFL media circles where some Patriots critics are saying Bill Belichick has lost his mojo. Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith tells Rich his reaction to the NFL’s latest rounds of rules changes, what factors and player evaluations help shape Atlanta’s NFL Draft board, if newly-signed QB Taylor Heinicke has a shot to unseat incumbent starter Desmond Ridder, if signing Lamar Jackson was ever considered by the team, and breaks down his positioning in this year’s NFL head coaches group photo at the annual owner’s meetings. Rich reacts to top QB recruit Jadyn Davis choosing to play at his alma mater Michigan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys react to MLB Opening Day and the dramatically shorter games thanks to the new Pitch Clock rules, and weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s historic season debut with yet another stellar outing on the mound that didn’t result in a win for the Angels. Georgia OT Broderick Jones tells Rich how he’s prepping for the upcoming NFL Draft, why practicing against the Bulldogs’ stacked roster made game days much easier, UGA QB Stetson Bennett’s NFL future, and how he’ll react to hearing his name called in the draft’s first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Ted Lasso’ star Brendan Hunt joins Rich in-studio to discuss the origins of the Apple TV+ series, his crazy-wild 10-sport fantasy league, if this is indeed the final season of the beloved comedy series, and more. Rich names Iowa’s Caitlin Clark the Monster.com Athlete of the Week after leading the Hawkeyes to the Final Four for the first time since 1993, and says why he’s thoroughly enjoying being home alone all week while Suzy took the kids to San Francisco for spring break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich why this will be a “critical” season for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots and if the Pats should pursue Lamar Jackson, when/if Jackson could get an offer on the free agent market, why the New York Jets and Green Bay Packers are closer than you think to finalizing the Aaron Rodgers trade, if Trey Lance or Sam Darnold can unseat Brock Purdy as the 49ers’ starting QB, and the chances Florida Gators QB Anthony Richardson leapfrogs Bryce Young and CJ Stroud in the NFL Draft. With the NFL changing rules on player uniform numbers Rich lists the top 5 players who should wear zero on their jerseys including Cowboys LB Micah Parsons, Odell Beckham Jr., 49ers TE George Kittle, and some shade thrown at ‘Bussin’ with the Boys’ co-hosts Taylor Lewan and Will Compton. Rich reacts to a Twitter follower who submitted her teenage son’s NFL mock draft for review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Sacramento Kings clinching a playoff spot for the first time in 16 years and says that the Jets’ pursuit of Aaron Rodgers would likely end New York’s long postseason drought. USC WR Jordan Addison joins Rich in-studio to discuss his NFL Draft outlook, possibly being selected by the Patriots or Buffalo Bills, his journey from Pitt to USC, what he’ll be wearing to the NFL Draft, what he plans to do with his first NFL paycheck and more. Rich and the guys react to Anthony Richardson’s pro day at Florida and debate if there’s a chance the Raiders could move up in the NFL Draft to select the Gators QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman runs through the latest NFL news including items on Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Micah Parsons and more. Actor Mark Strong joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new Adam Sandler/Jennifer Aniston Netflix movie ‘Murder Mystery 2,’ his fandom of the English Premier League’s Arsenal, and reveals his punk rock past, why he abandoned the combover, what it was like rooming with Daniel Craig of 007 James Bond fame, and getting too up-close-and-personal while shooting a scene with the late great Ray Liotta in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich explains why the NFL’s escrow rules could be what’s deterring teams from giving out more fully guaranteed contracts like the one Deshaun Watson got from the Cleveland Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WWE Superstar Cody Rhodes joins Rich in-studio to talk Wrestlemania 39, why he left All Elite Wrestling to return to the WWE, and more. Rich and the guys break down the annual NFL head coaches group photo at the owners meetings and marvel at the pecs of Chicago Bears coach Matt Ebeflus. Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s latest barrage of tweets and explains why the free agent QB’s energy would be better spent making the rounds with NFL teams face-to-face than defending himself on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich applauds Odell Beckham Jr’s NFL Owners Meetings free agency tour and says which team he wants the WR to sign with. Raiders WR Jakobi Myers tells Rich that it wasn’t his choice to leave the New England Patriots, what he learned from Tom Brady, Cam Newton and Bill Belichick, why being an undrafted free agent has made him a better player, what his role will be in Josh McDaniels’ offense, if he’ll be tempted by the “opportunities” in Las Vegas, and reveals how he handles Twitter trolls who joke about his epic fail at the end of the Patriots-Raiders game last season. Rich reacts to Draymon Green’s latest technical foul, the Basketball Hall of Fame’s new class, and TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his quintessential Wrestlemania matches over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Panthers RB Miles Sanders tells Rich why he left the NFC champions Philadelphia Eagles to sign with Carolina, shares his best moments from playing alongside Jalen Hurts, and reveals Panthers billionaire owner David Tepper owes him a steak dinner. San Diego State Head Basketball Coach Brian Dutcher and Rich discuss his deep Michigan basketball roots, the Aztecs’ first-ever trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, possibly joining the Pac-12, and reveals that he was the driving force behind the Fab Five’s iconic baggy shorts back in his playing days for the Wolverines. Rich reacts to the NFL Owners meeting voting results on proposed rules changes including making Roughing the Passer reviewable, allowing players to wear number zero and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Magic Johnson’s group bidding a reported record $6 Billion to buy the Commanders from embattled owner Daniel Snyder, and explains why the Commanders and Atlanta Falcons would be much better off signing Lamar Jackson. ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich why the Carolina Panthers are torn between drafting Bryce Young or CJ Stroud #1 overall in the NFL Draft, that Texas Longhorns RB Bijan Robinson has a better skillset than any current NFL running back including 49ers’ All-Pro Christian McCaffrey, if there’s collusion going on with NFL owners and GMs regarding Lamar Jackson’s free agency, why the Indianapolis Colts should look into signing the former NFL MVP, and his reaction to the Commanders $6 Billion bid and why some of that money could be coming out of his own pocket as part of the new ownership group. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the lingering standoff between the Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets over the particulars of the Aaron Rodgers trade, along with 49ers GM John Lynch’s comments on the Niners’ QB competition between Brock Purdy, Trey Lance and Sam Darnold. Rich explains why the NFL should use Replay Assist to review erroneous Roughing the Passer penalties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to a caller who suggest the Jets bail out on Aaron Rodgers and should move up in the NFL Draft instead to select a QB, and weighs in on Bill Belichick getting asked about the Patriots QB competition and if the Pats would consider signing Lamar Jackson. Florida Atlantic Head Basketball Coach Dusty May tells Rich what it feels like to take the Owls to their first ever Final Four, his humble basketball beginnings in rural Indiana, the challenges of building a successful program from scratch and more. Rich and the guys break down the group photo of NFL head coaches at the annual owners meeting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eagles CB James Bradberry tells Rich how he’s moving on from the controversial holding flag at the end of the Super Bowl that handed a win to the Kansas City Chiefs and why he’s confident Philadelphia can run it back again next season despite losing some key players to free agency. Rich and the guys debate if a foul should have been called at the end of the San Diego State vs Creighton Elite Eight thriller that led to the Aztecs’ first ever trip to the Final Four. Rich weighs in on the Bulls’ Patrick Beverly exacting a measure of revenge on LeBron and the Lakers, and debates if the Dallas Mavericks’ recent slide is directly related to the Kyrie Irving trade. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on the Aaron Rodgers trade limbo, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, the Broncos, Seahawks, Lakers & LeBron, and Luka Doncic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Lamar Jackson’s tweet this morning revealing that he’s asked the Baltimore Ravens to trade him. ESPN NFL Analyst Louis Riddick tells Rich why the Deshaun Watson-Ravens impasse is directly related to Deshaun Watson’s guaranteed contract with the Cleveland Browns, why he’s flabbergasted that NFL teams would announce that they’re not interested in the former NFL MVP, and which teams SHOULD be in the hunt for the disgruntled quarterback. Rich explains if Lamar Jackson’s trade tweet could spur teams like the Atlanta Falcons or Indianapolis Colts to action to sign the restricted free agent away from the Ravens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buccaneers All-Pro LB tells Rich why he spurned interest from the Buffalo Bills to re-sign with Tampa for a 12th NFL season, why he has great expectation for new Bucs QB Baker Mayfield, and shares his favorite Tom Brady story the illustrates why TB12 is the NFL’s G.O.A.T. quarterback. In this week’s ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on when the Packers-Jets Aaron Rodgers trade will go down, Ezekiel Elliott, DeAndre Hopkins, Odell Beckham Jr, Matthew Stafford, Will Levis, Anthony Richardson, Lakers, Clippers, and Gonzaga and Alabama’s chances to win the NCAA Tournament. Rich and the guys react to Will Levis’ pro day at Kentucky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred tells Rich why the World Baseball Classic was a huge success despite the injuries to stars like Mets’ closer Edwin Diaz and Astros’ 2B Jose Altuve, that the new Pitch Clock rule is not set in stone and can be tinkered with during the season, how much opposition there was to banning the Shift, when we’ll see an automated strike zone in the big leagues, and what huge payroll and revenue discrepancies mean for the future of small market teams. Rich and the guys debate if the Mets have an unfair financial advantage over every other MLB team that will allow them to overbid for Shohei Ohtani’s services, and also debate if the larger “pizza box” bases will result in more stolen bases this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the big night in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16 including Gonzaga and UCLA’s back-and-forth thriller, Florida Atlantic’s Cinderella run, and 5’8” Markquis Nowell coming up big in Kansas State’s overtime win over Michigan State. Rich and the guys preview the hot topics that will be covered at next week’s NFL Owners Meetings, Rich weighs in on the latest Lamar Jackson controversy surrounding his free agency and negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens, and lists the top AFC quarterbacks with Aaron Rodgers likely headed to the Jets including Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Josh Allen, Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the ongoing stalemate between the Jets and Packers in their Aaron Rodgers trade talks, and lists how Rodgers’ trade will impact the NFC quarterback hierarchy among the Vikings’ Kirk Cousins, the Rams’ Matthew Stafford, the Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, the Cowboys’ Dak Prescott, the Saints’ Derek Carr, and the Giant’s Daniel Jones. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Carolina Panthers’ decision on drafting Bryce Young or CJ Stroud #1 overall in the NFL Draft and if the Raiders could move up to select a QB, what the Jets will have to concede to the Packers to finalize the Aaron Rodgers trade, and why we should expect the unexpected in the Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens contract stalemate. Rich debates a caller about whether the Jets or Packers are under more pressure to get the Aaron Rodgers trade done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys debate if the Falcons should sign Lamar Jackson or stick with 2nd-year QB Desmond Ridder, and weigh in on reports that the Buffalo Bills are in the hunt to land Arizona Cardinals All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins. Packers WR Christian Watson and Rich discuss Green Bay’s likely transition from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love if the 4-time MVP gets traded to the New York Jets, how he went from undersized high school wide receiver to a budding star in the NFL, and why he fully believes his former North Dakota State QB Trey Lance will find success with the 49ers next season. Rich reveals he won’t be watching the NCAA Tournament live tonight because he’s going to a SZA concert instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps an eventful night in the NBA highlighted by controversial officiating that led to a Warriors win over the Mavericks which resulted in Dallas owner Mark Cuban protesting the game, and weighs in on Bryce Young’s Alabama pro day and the chances the Raiders move up to select the QB in the NFL Draft. Former NFL executive Thomas Dimitroff tells Rich why he feels the New York Jets have the leverage over the Green Bay Packers in their Aaron Rodgers trade negotiations, if the Carolina Panthers select Bryce Young or CJ Stroud #1 overall in the NFL Draft, and the chances the Atlanta Falcons sign Lamar Jackson away from the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys debate if Shohei Ohtani will go down as the baseball’s G.O.A.T. player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the lingering Aaron Rodgers Jets-Packers trade talks and offers up some advice for the 4-time NFL MVP if the stalemate lasts much longer. Actor Steve Howey joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new CBS series ‘True Lies,’ the reboot of the Arnold Schwarzenegger/Jamie Lee Curtis action film, recounts his Junior College basketball career, being coached by Ashton Kutcher in an NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, his favorite memories from his time on Showtime’s ‘Shameless’ and more. Rich and the guys react to the injury news on Clippers star Paul George and to the Jets signing speedy wideout Mecole Hardman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich why a deal for Lamar Jackson is more likely to happen after the NFL Draft, what advice he would give the New York Jets in their stalled Aaron Rodgers trade talks with the Green Bay Packers, and when Washington Commanders fans can expect to rejoice after Daniel Snyder to sell the team. Rich reacts to Houston Texans OT Laremy Tunsil becoming the NFL’s highest paid offensive lineman after his 2016 NFL Draft night disaster. The guys toss out their original NCAA Tournament brackets and re-do their picks for the Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the epic Shohei Ohtani vs Mike Trout ending to the World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Japan, and says why that moment would have been greatly diminished if there was a pitch clock being used. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt tells Rich why he, a Princeton alum, is loving this year’s NCAA Tournament, why he’s thrilled by his Chicago Bears’ offseason moves and trading the #1 over draft pick, why Packers fans could be in for a rude awakening after the departure of Aaron Rodgers, and how the Lamar Jackson-Baltimore Ravens standoff could play out. Rich reacts to C.J. Stroud’s Ohio State pro day and speculates on the chances the Indianapolis Colts will draft the Buckeyes star QB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Bears WR D.J. Moore tells Rich how he reacted to learning he was part of the monster trade that send him to Chicago as part of the deal that gave the Carolina Panthers the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, why he’s looking forward to playing alongside Justin Fields, and more. Rich and the guys weigh in on the latest Lamar Jackson news, debate which team is most likely to trade for Arizona Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins, react to an interesting proposal received by new Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo, and react to Cam Newton throwing at Auburn’s Pro Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princeton Head Basketball Coach Mitch Henderson tells Rich that his 15-seed Tigers are playing with maximum confidence in the NCAA Tournament right now, why teams in the Big Dance shouldn’t overlook them just because they’re in the Ivy League, and what it will take to get past Creighton to face the #1 overall seed Alabama Crimson Tide. Buccaneers new QB Baker Mayfield tells Rich what signing with Tampa Bay means for his up-and-down NFL career, and reveals he still can’t believe that incredible comeback in his Los Angeles Rams debut last season. Rich and the guys break down the Detroit Lions’ chances to win the NFC North, Brockman makes a bold prediction about Patriots QB Mac Jones, and Rich reviews the upcoming Ben Affleck-Matt Damon movie ‘Air’ about Nike landing Michael Jorda when coming out of college back in the 80’s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to yet another day of Aaron Rodgers still on the Packers as New York and Green Bay continue to haggle over the details of trade for the 4-time NFL MVP. Bengals OT Orlando Brown Jr. tells Rich why he left the Super Bowl champion Chiefs to block for Joe Burrow in Cincinnati, recap’s Kansas City’s championship season with Patrick Mahomes and reveals some insight into the MVP QB’s unrivaled competitiveness, weighs in on Lamar Jackson’s stalemate with the Baltimore Ravens, and shares a HILARIOUS story about his former Oklahoma Sooners teammate Baker Mayfield. Rich discusses the ever-shrinking value of running backs on the free agency market as evidenced by Austin Ekeler’s frustration with not being able to land a long-term extension with the Los Angeles Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arkansas Head Basketball Coach Eric Musselman tells Rich why he took his shirt off to celebrate after the Razorbacks knocked of 1-seed Kansas to reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, what he’s learned on his “long and wild” coaching journey, and how he’s preparing his team to face UConn in Las Vegas. Michigan State Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo tells Rich how this year’s Sweet 16 runs compares to some of his best teams from the past, how the tragic shooting on the MSU campus last month still resonates within the Spartans’ locker room, and how he’ll prepare his team to face Kansas State in the basketball mecca that is Madison Square Garden. Rich and the guys react to Baker Mayfield’s first press conference as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and weighs in on the Carolina Panthers’ options with the #1 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Jay Bilas tells Rich why we’re seeing more and more Cinderella teams pull off March Madness upsets in the NCAA Tournament, which teams could step up and reach the Final Four in the wake of many top seeds losing, and if Alabama’s Brandon Miller is the best pro prospect still left in the Big Dance. Rich and Brockman debate if Bill Belichick and the Patriots should make a play for Lamar Jackson, and Michigan alum Rich makes a stunning revelation about the Wolverines’ Big Ten rival Michigan State Spartans. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers, Lamar Jackson, the Cowboys, Lions, Patriots, Lakers, March Madness, and the World Baseball Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and weighs in on the fact that Aaron Rodgers is still a member of the Green Bay Packers. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky tells Rich what’s holding up the Packers-Jets Aaron Rodgers trade, if Jordan Love is ready to become Green Bay’s starting quarterback, if Rodgers’ track record of player evaluations is on par with his QB skills, and what advice he has for the Jets media who will be covering Rodgers in New York. Rich names Kansas State guard Markquis Nowell this week’s Monster.com Athlete of the Week after his heroics for the Wildcats in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster takes calls from Terzo in Iowa and Jimmy in San Antonio, and TJ goes T.M.I. on his laundry regimen. Writer-director Jingy Shao joins Suzy in-studio to discuss his new movie ‘Chang Can Dunk’ on Disney+. Rich calls in from his mini-vacation in Hawaii to talk March Madness, Aaron Rodgers to the Jets and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports’ Amy Trask joins guest host Suzy Shuster in-studio to discuss why the Packers-Jets Aaron Rodgers trade is taking so long to finalize and when the deal could finally get done, why a number of NFL teams should be lining up to sign Lamar Jackson, and plays a round of ‘What’s More Likely’ where she weighs in on Jimmy Garoppolo, Baker Mayfield, 49ers, Colts, Jets, Broncos, Bears, Panthers, Daylight Savings Time, March Madness, and St. Patrick’s Day vs Cinco de Mayo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VSiN Managing Editor Brent Musburger tells Suzy who was the originator of the term “March Madness,” reveals his favorite NCAA Tournament stories, says what it was like to interview the original G.O.A.T. Muhammad Ali, and says why the New York Jets actually have leverage over the Green Bay Packers in the Aaron Rodgers trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Andrew Siciliano and the guys debate if the Jets should dust off Joe Namath’s retired #12 for Aaron Rodgers, and Andrew weighs in on how much Lamar Jackson acting has his own agent has cost him in his failed negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens. The Athletic’s Packers Beat Writer Matt Schneidman tells Andrew if Aaron Rodgers was motivated to play instead of retire to spite the Packers, what Green Bay is likely to get from the Jets and when the trade could official go down, if Jordan Love is ready to be a star, and what advice he has for the New York media for covering Rodgers. Andrew and the guys react live to 13-seed Furman’s stunning upset of 4-seed Virginia in the NCAA Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Andrew Siciliano and the guys discuss how much Aaron Rodgers would improve the New York Jets and debate if Lamar Jackson would be a better option for New York. VSiN’s Matt Youmans breaks down the NCAA Tournament field and tells Andrew which teams could emerge as this year’s March Madness Cinderella team. The guys react to the devastating news that New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a ruptured patella tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic win over the Dominican Republic and will miss the entire 2023 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Andrew Siciliano and the guys break down the latest in the NCAA Tournament and the Jets-Packers Aaron Rodgers situation. The MMQB’s Andrew Brandt tells Andrew why the Packers hold all the leverage over the New York Jets in the Aaron Rodgers trade talks, why Rodgers’ relationship with Green Bay’s front office soured over the years, and what advice he would give Lamar Jackson in his negotiations with the Baltimore Ravens. Andrew weighs in on Rodgers’ decision not to retire and says he hope he’s not coming back to play just to spite the Packers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks joins Rich in-studio where he breaks down the Green Bay Packers “game of chicken” with the New York Jets regarding compensation in the Aaron Rodgers potential trade, says which quarterback the Carolina Panthers should take #1 overall in the NFL Draft, if the Indianapolis Colts should draft a QB at #4 or sign Lamar Jackson away from the Baltimore Ravens, why Chargers RB Austin Ekeler might find tepid interest on the trade market due to his age and a deep running back class in this year’s draft and more. Rich and Brockman get into a heated debate on whether or not the Jets should surrender two first-round picks to the Packers for Aaron Rodgers, and the guys react to Scottie Scheffler’s 2023 Masters Champion’s Dinner menu that closely resembles the kids menu at TGI Friday’s . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FOX Sports analyst/Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz tells Rich why the World Baseball Classic is a good thing for global baseball, if he’s a fan of the Pitch Clock and banning the Shift, Shohei Ohtani’s future, his Lions and Michigan State Spartans fandom and more. Rich reacts to Aaron Rodgers announcing on the Pat McAfee Show that he wants to play for the Jets, and debates if the Packers should get two first round picks for the 4-time NFL MVP. Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce tells Rich why he’s returning for a 13th NFL season and if losing the Super Bowl played a role in his decision, what makes Jalen Hurts so special, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ impending decision on whether or not to accept a trade from the Green Bay Packers to the New York Jets, and says why he loves the Tampa Bay Buccaneers signing QB Baker Mayfield to a 1-year contract. Rich breaks down which teams are most likely to reach out to restricted free agent QB Lamar Jackson among the Texans, Titans, Colts, Commanders, Jets and others. Heart transplant recipient Sam Prince joins Rich in-studio to discuss the importance of organ donorship, his beloved New York Giants and getting to announce their Kayvon Thibodeaux draft pick last year, landing Darren Waller from the Raiders, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on what the Jets’ pursuit of Aaron Rodgers means for Zach Wilson’s NFL future, says what to read into the 49ers’ signing of Sam Darnold with Trey Lance and Brock Purdy coming off seasons that ended in injury, and explains why Rodgers would be a far better option for the Jets instead of signing Lamar Jackson away from the Baltimore Ravens. Rich and the guys react to the New York Giants trading for TE Darren Waller and what it says about Josh McDaniels putting his stamp on the Raiders’ roster, and breaks down what the Dolphins’ latest moves mean for Miami’s 2023 season outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich attempts to make sense of Lamar Jackson’s cryptic tweets in response to reports about a $200M deal he turned down last year from the Baltimore Ravens. Seahawks QB Geno Smith tells Rich what advice he, a former New York Jets quarterback, has for Aaron Rodgers if he comes to the Big Apple, and reveals how he reacted to winning the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award. Rich reacts to reports that Aaron Rodgers wants the Jets to sign WR Odell Beckham Jr., the Chargers allowing Austin Ekeler to seek a trade after failing to come to a long-term extension with the running back, and says why the Buffalo Bills should trade for Titans RB Derrick Henry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices