The Rich Eisen Show

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why the upcoming Thursday Night Football matchup between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs vs Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers will be an epic offensive showcase, if the Cowboys should consider bringing Philip Rivers out of retirement in the wake of Dak Prescott’s thumb injury, why he’s concerned for Aaron Rodgers and the Packers this season, what impressed him about the Atlanta Falcons despite their loss to the New Orleans Saints and more. Rich and the guys get into a HEATED debate on whether his Michigan Wolverines are off the hook for their stunning home upset loss to Appalachian State in 2007 after the Mountaineers knocked of 6th-ranked Texas A&M in College Station on Saturday. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich weighs in on 49ers QB Trey Lance’s poor outing against Bears, Derek Carr’s 3-interception day vs the Chargers, if the Cowboys season is already over, if it’s time for Belichick to consider retirement, if the Browns can be a playoff team when Deshaun Watson returns from suspension, and why the Vikings were the most complete NFC team in Week 1. Rich reacts to the latest Bill Belichick Press Conference Moment of the Day and says why he’s already super frustrated with his New York Jets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Dak Prescott’s thumb and says the Cowboys’ offense looked troublesome even before the injury that will keep the Dallas QB out for a few weeks. Steelers All-Pro DT Cam Heyward and Rich recap Pittsburgh’s huge overtime win over Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, JJ Watt’s potentially season-ending pectoral injury, his first impression of Mitchell Trubisky as QB1 and more. Rich recaps the soggy mess at Soldier Field between the Chicago Bears and San Francisco 49ers and why the Niners shouldn’t press the panic button after a shaky start from Trey Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Broncos WR Courtland Sutton tells Rich how the addition of QB Russell Wilson and new head coach Nathaniel Hackett have transformed Denver’s locker room culture and expectations, his goals for the 2022 season, and what Wilson’s return to Seattle in Week 1 would mean to the Super Bowl-winning quarterback, and more. Rich reacts to the Baltimore Ravens slapping the Franchise tag on Lamar Jackson after failing to sign the former MVP quarterback to a long-term deal. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the Bills’ and Rams’ season outlooks, Falcons vs Saints, 49ers vs Bears, Panthers vs Browns, Chargers vs Raiders, Packers vs Vikings, and Chiefs vs Cardinals. TJ breaks out his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ to list his top 5 storylines for the Dallas Cowboys heading into the 2022 NFL season, and Brockman dusts of his ‘Sneaky Good Games’ featuring Panthers vs Browns, Chiefs vs Cardinals, and Raiders vs Chargers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘The Office’ actor Brian Baumgartner joins Rich in-studio to promote his new chili cookbook and reveals a never-before-told secret about filming that famously hilarious chili spill scene in ‘The Office,’ and says why he expects his beloved Green Bay Packers to contend for a title this season despite the loss of Aaron Rodgers’ favorite weapon Davante Adams. Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning tells Rich why he enjoys co-hosting NBC’s Capital One College Bowl with his brothers Eli and Cooper, breaks down the Buffalo Bills thrashing of the defending champion Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football, says how he expects Matt Ryan and Russell Wilson to do with his former teams the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos, weighs in on the possibility that this could be Tom Brady’s final NFL season, and reveals why the camera always seems to catch him eating during his Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli broadcasts. Rich reacts with glee to the news that Major League Baseball will ban The Shift next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Bills 2nd half domination of the defending Super Bowl Champion Rams, says why he, as a die-hard New York Jets fan, will have to watch Josh Allen ball out in the AFC East for years to come, and says that Sean McVay’s team needs to have a very short memory after their opening night stumble. Prime Video’s Thursday Night Football Analyst Richard Sherman tells Rich why the Rams offensive line will be a problem all season if they don’t make some adjustments soon, says why the Ravens’ front office showed ‘cowardice’ in their contract negotiations with Lamar Jackson before slapping the Franchise tag on him, says why the 49ers made a great decision in keeping Jimmy Garoppolo to back up Trey Lance, and says if he witnessed any strife between Russell Wilson and Pete Carroll during his days with the Seahawks. Rich and the guys debate if it’s too soon to plan the Bills Super Bowl victory parade and lament the disappearing act by some Rams on the fantasy football front in Week 1. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Rams extending head coach Sean McVay and GM Les Snead through 2026 and reflects on how the pair led the team form the depths of despair to a Super Bowl win. Rich previews the NFL season and says which 5 players have the best opportunity to grab the brass ring and cement or resurrect their legacies. Former Bills lineman and current radio analyst Eric Wood joins Rich in-studio to discuss Buffalo’s Super Bowl chances and how the team is handling the pressure to finally win it all, says how the Buccaneers and Raiders dicey offensive lines could derail their promising seasons, and reveals that new Denver Broncos Head Coach Nathaniel Hackett is as adept at hip hop dancing as he is at coaching football. Rich and the guys react to Tom Brady’s comments on whether or not this could be his final NFL season, and take a call from Zach in Japan who had the misfortune of falling asleep while on hold yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Clemson Head Football Coach and 2-time National Champion Dabo Swinney and Rich discuss his new contract extension, why the current chaos engulfing College Football will bring about major changes in the way the sport is structured and governed, if there’s a chance the Tigers could leave the ACC, why he’s not that much of a fan of expanding the College Football Playoff to 12 teams, and if incumbent starting QB DJ Uiagalelei could be unseated by 5-star freshman Cade Klubnik. Former NFL GM Thomas Dimitroff tells Rich his reaction to his former protégé Les Snead’s Super Bowl win as the GM of the Los Angeles Rams, how Russell Wilson’s move to Broncos will have a ripple effect on the Seahawks, what could be holding up Lamar Jackson’s contract extension, if Bill Belichick can fix the Patriots’ offensive woes, why the Buffalo Bills are his pick to win the Super Bowl, and which rookie QB will be the first to take the field as a starter this season. Rich and the guys react to Jameis Winston’s thoroughly entertaining press conference where the New Orleans Saints QB demonstrated a THOROUGH knowledge of his body from head to toe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich makes the long-awaited announcement that the show will make its debut on The Roku Channel on Monday, September 12th. Rich breaks down the possibilities and back stories for every NFC and AFC team heading into the 2022 NFL season. Rich recaps all the crazy offseason NFL stories (like Tom Brady retiring/unretiring, the Kyler Murray saga, Russell Wilson, Davante Adams and other star players on the move) and says why this could be the league’s greatest season ever. Brockman continues his pre-season NFL power rankings countdown reveal with his ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 5 to 1 on his list including the Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman continues his pre-season NFL power rankings countdown reveal with his ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 10 to 6 on his list including the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers, Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings and Philadelphia Eagles. Actor/comedian Billy Gardell joins Rich in-studio where he reveals what led him to undertake a drastic lifestyle change that resulted in a 130-pound weight loss, why he (as die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan) loves that Mike Tomlin named Mitchell Tribusky the team’s starter over rookie Kenny Pickett, says if he’s as upset as other Steelers fans over the name change from Heinz Field to Acrisure Stadium, and says why his CBS sitcom ‘Bob Hearts Abishola’ remains so popular. Rich and the guys react to Dolphins Head Coach Mike McDaniel and Patriots HC Bill Belichick’s press conferences as Miami and New England get set for their Week 1 matchup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts (and we mean REACTS!!) to news that New York Jets starting QB Zach Wilson will be out until Week 4 and offers up some advice to veteran backup Joe Flacco. Seahawks QB Geno Smith tells Rich why he’s taking a “business as usual” approach to getting another shot to be a starting quarterback in the NFL and says why Pete Carroll has Seattle well-equipped to handle life after Russell Wilson. ESPN’s Mina Kimes joins Rich in-studio to discuss the fate of the Seahawks in 2022, why she’s also picking the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl this season, what WR Allen Robinson brings to the Los Angeles Rams’ offense, why the Chiefs will remain atop the AFC West this year, and names her top pick for NFL MVP and which team could be this season’s Cincinnati Bengals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the NFL Network’s GameDay kickoff show where every panelist chose the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl this season. ESPN’s Ryan Leaf tells Rich how he parlayed his RES guest hosting gig into his own new show ‘The Straight Line with Ryan Leaf,’ why the Alabama-Texas matchup could get ugly for the Longhorns on Saturday, if the Pac-12 still has a shot to put a team in the College Football Playoff after Utah’s loss to Florida and Oregon’s demolition at the hands of defending champions Georgia, and why he’s also leaning toward the Buffalo Bills to win the Super Bowl. Rich and the guys react to the awkward press conference where things got a big chippy between LSU head coach Brian Kelly and a member of the local media, and also react to new Laker Patrick Beverley stirring things up with his new teammates by calling out LeBron for missing the playoffs last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a Tuesday edition of ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on Baker Mayfield and Mitchell Trubisky’s chances to lead the Panthers and Steelers to the playoffs, if the Bills are under more pressure to win it all this season than the Rams, how much a factor Julio Jones will play in the Buccaneers’ offense, if we’re on track for another Alabama vs Georgia national championship game, what’s in store for Brian Kelly at LSU, and why the College Football Playoff should expand sooner rather than later. Actor Martin Kove joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of Netflix’s ‘Cobra Kai’ and why he agreed to reprise his John Kreese role, plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he tells a great stories about playing tennis with a frustrated Sean Connery and making ‘The Karate Kid,’ reveals why he and Sylvester Stallone got into a huge bar fight with fans at a bar in Mexico once, and gives his NFL 2022 hot takes channeling his inner Cobra Kai Sensei Kreese. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN ‘First Take’ commentator Stephen A. Smith tells Rich why the Dallas Cowboys are in for another long and frustrating season, why he’s predicting a Buffalo Bills vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl despite a big push from the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC, and says why the Brooklyn Nets should be applauded for not giving in to Kevin Durant’s trade demands. Bills LB Von Miller tells Rich why he opted to sign with Buffalo after winning the Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams and what it would mean to finally deliver a ring to Bills Mafia, what makes Buffalo QB Josh Allen so special, and what it’s like playing the role of wise veteran in the locker room. Rich and Brockman recap LSU’s painful loss to Florida State and Georgia’s domination of the Oregon Ducks, and react to the Pittsburgh Steelers naming Mitchell Trubisky their starting QB over rookie Kenny Pickett and veteran backup Mason Rudolph. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his AFC and NFC Division winner predictions for the 2022 NFL season. Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich discuss the new season of his HBO show ‘Back on the Record,’ if Aaron Judge should be considered baseballs home run king if he passes Rodger Maris’ 61 HRs this season and if the Yankees slugger deserves the AL MVP nod over the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, marvel at Albert Pujols’ thoroughly entertaining chase for 700 career homers, reveals what he gleaned from his lengthy sit-down interview with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban, Rich weighs in on the criticism and doubt pouring down on Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts’ ability to lead his team to an NFC East title this season. Brockman continues his pre-season NFL power rankings countdown reveal with his ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 15 to 11 on his list including the Las Vegas Raiders, Denver Broncos, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams, and San Francisco 49ers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment One-- NFL: Who Is Poised To Have A More Successful Season And Why Do Both Seem So Miserable: Bill Belichick or Tom Brady? Segment Two---NFL Guest Eric Edholm, NFL.Com Segment Three---MLB/CFB: Will September Bring More National Interest in Aaron Judge Pursuit of History After HR # 53 today, pivot to College Football Takeaways From Week One and Playoff Expansion Announced Friday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment One--CFB Guest: Pete Fiutak, College Football News Segment Two--NFL: How Much Will Aaron Rodgers Miss Davante Adams, Will Packers Break Through To Reach Super Bowl? Segment Three--NFL: Who Is Going From Worst To First To Win Their Division Like Bengals Did Last Year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Segment One--NFL: Season Opener Four Days Away Rams-Bills. Has Sean McVay Already Become The Most Important Figure In The League? Segment Two--NFL: Russell Wilson Just Got Paid. How Much Of A Difference Will He Make In The Rugged AFC West and how does it impact Lamar Jackson? Segment Three--NFL Guest: Jason Cole, Outkick.Com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the LIV Golf Tour’s challenge of building an audience this fall now that college football is in full swing and the NFL is just around the corner. In his Friday staple ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on Ohio State vs Notre Dame, Trey Lance vs Jimmy Garoppolo, Dak Prescott and Jalen Hurts’ NFL MVP chances, how high Russell Wilson can lift the Broncos, and if Donovan Mitchell or Rudy Gobert will find more success with their new teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Minnesota Timberwolves, after the Utah Jazz’ house cleaning. Rich reacts to Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott’s response to being asked about being under pressure to win this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Los Angeles Rams WR Cooper Kupp tells Rich that he’s not easing up on his desire to improve despite winning Super Bowl MVP and NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors last season, reveals how that crucial 4th down run he had in the Super Bowl vs the Bengals almost never happened after they continually botched it during practice, and says what Matthew Stafford and new additions Bobby Wagner and Allen Robinson bring to the field and to the locker room. Rich explains why you shouldn’t sleep on the Rams repeating as Super Bowl champions thanks to the offseason addition of LB Bobby Wagner and others. Thee-time All-Pro DT Gerald McCoy tells Rich that he’s hoping to sign on with a team for one last NFL season before embarking on a career in media, explains why locker room leadership will be the key to the 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance backup-starter dynamic, says how good the Las Vegas Raiders can be this season, and tells Rich what he’d say to Lincoln Riley after the coach jilted his Oklahoma Sooners for the USC Trojans. Rich and the guys celebrate College Colors Day with a heated discussion about why Brockman (Syracuse and Georgia) and TJ (Georgetown, Duke, Florida State) cheer for multiple schools? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the big Thursday night in college football that featured thrilling games between Penn State vs Purdue, Pitt vs West Virginia and more, and reacts to Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance addressing the media regarding the 49ers’ QB depth chart. Buccaneers RB Leonard Fournette tells Rich why he’s not bothered by the annual scrutiny about his off-season weight gain, what the difference between new head coach Todd Bowles and the retired Bruce Arians, how the Bucs’ locker room reacted to Tom Brady’s mysterious leave of absence, why Julio Jones is poised for a huge season in Tampa, and how he’s making it easier for his fans to actually hang out with him when he’s off the football field. Brockman continues his pre-season NFL power rankings reveal with his ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 20 to 16 on his list including the Cleveland Browns, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Tennessee Titans, and Miami Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Chris Fowler weighs in on Rich’s fashion choice of Birkenstocks as footwear today, recap Serena Williams’ “staggering” US Open 2nd round upset of #2 Anett Kontaveit and if she can continue her run at Flushing Meadows, previews this weekend’s huge Ohio State vs Notre Dame game, and weighs in on the Big Ten’s expansion and the possibility of adding more teams to the College Football Playoff mix. Brockman continues his pre-season NFL power rankings reveal with his ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 25 through 21 on his list including the Washington Commanders, Carolina Panthers, New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, and New England Patriots. Rich EMPHATICALLY weighs in on the Shohei Ohtani vs Aaron Judge for AL MVP debate and EMPHATICALLY tells Mets fans that the slugging outfielder IS NOT changing addresses in New York. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich updates Sam Darnold’s ankle injury and reflects on the star-crossed career of the Carolina Panthers’ QB since coming out of USC with great expectations, and gives some advice to a caller from the U.K. who’s in an INSANE 24-team fantasy football league. 49ers General Manager John Lynch tells Rich how Jimmy Garoppolo’s offseason shoulder surgery severely limited his trade market and led to the Niners keeping him as their backup QB, how Trey Lance reacted to learning that Jimmy G would be sticking around and if there’s a chance he could return to the starting role if the 2nd-year QB struggles, and reveals how deep the rift was between the team and Deebo Samuel before they inked the All-Pro WR to an big contract extension. Rich and the guys break down the 49ers’ Jimmy Garoppolo/Trey Lance dynamic and if Jimmy G’s presence will hinder the development of the promising 2nd-year quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Russell Wilson’s mammoth new $245 Million contract with the Denver Broncos and says whether or not he left some money on the table. ESPN NFL and College Football Analyst Robert Griffin III tells Rich why Russell Wilson should have pushed for a fully-guaranteed contract from the Broncos like the one the Browns gave Deshaun Watson, why the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo was good for the team but not great for Trey Lance, why he’s bullish on Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins but has some concerns for the Washington Commanders, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, and the Dallas Cowboys, predicts the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl while Nick Saban and Alabama will win the College Football Playoff again, and breaks down Michigan’s QB competition between Cade McNamara and JJ McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss starting up a fantasy football league at the prodding of his wife Suzy Shuster that may or may not include Academy Award-winning actress Jodie Foster. Brockman begins his pre-season NFL power rankings with ‘Burning Questions’ for teams 32 through 26 including the Chicago Bears, Seattle Seahawks, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants, and Detroit Lions. Rich and the guys react to 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan’s explanations for keeping Jimmy Garoppolo and debate the wisdom of having the deposed starter as Trey Lance’s backup, and break down the Philadelphia Eagles’ recent trades including trading embattled WR Jalen Reagor to the Minnesota Vikings where he joins Justin Jefferson, the player Philly passed over in the NFL Draft to select Reagor. Michigan alum Rich fields a call from a viewer who asks if he’s still motivated to beat Ohio State again. Seriously, he actually asked that question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ravens All-Pro TE Mark Andrews tells Rich why he’s excited for Baltimore’s offense after it was ravaged by injuries last season, why Lamar Jackson’s up-in-the-air contract status hasn’t impacted his play on the field or his leadership in the locker room, hints at his unhappiness that Lincoln Riley left his Oklahoma Sooners for USC, and reacts to his college teammate Baker Mayfield getting another starting opportunity with the Carolina Panthers. Cardinals Pro Bowl RB James Conner tells Rich why the sour end to Arizona’s 2021 season is providing a lot of inspiration to prove doubters wrong this year, and says how Kyler Murray’s turbulent offseason has led to more maturity and growth from the Cards’ QB. Rich takes a call from 3rd grade teacher and cancer fighter Joel Stetler who lived out a dream last week when The Killers called him up on-stage during a concert to play drums for them during a song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his Top 5 NFL QB’s You Want for a Must-Win Game among the Buccaneers’ Tom Brady, the Packers’ Aaron Rodgers, the Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, the Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow, and the Kansas City Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes. NFL Network NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich break down the NFL’s final roster cutdowns and why the Cowboys released every QB except for Dak Prescott, why the 49ers decided to keep Jimmy Garoppolo instead of trading or releasing him and what that means for Trey Lance’s job security, why Lamar Jackson is taking a “big gamble” by not taking the Ravens’ latest contract offer and how Deshaun Watson’s guaranteed contract is playing a role in the negotiations, and what Watson must do in order to avoid having his suspension extended beyond 11 games. Rich and a caller debate if Joe Burrow belongs in his list of Top 5 QB’s for must-win games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Heisman Trophy winner/ESPN College GameDay Analyst Desmond Howard tells fellow Michigan alum Rich why he was immensely proud of his Ohio State trolling at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner ceremony and why he’s predicting Michigan, Texas A&M, Baylor and Pitt will reach the College Football Playoff. Rich and the guys react to 42-year-old Albert Pujols homering and 40-year-old Serena Williams winning at the US Open on the same day and speculate which current athletes and/or offspring of athletes will still be balling out two decades from now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich asks TJ for his Cowboys fan reaction to the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo to backup Trey Lance and if he’s concerned about Dallas’ suddenly sparse QB room, and says why the Eagles trading for Saints DB Chauncey Gardner-Johnson solidifies his choice as Philadelphia to win the NFC East. Former Buccaneers Head Coach Bruce Arians tells Rich how much he’s enjoying being retired from coaching, sets the record straight about his relationship with Tom Brady, weighs in on the Jimmy Garoppolo-Trey Lance dynamic and more. Rich recaps the big night in MLB where he took his kids to see the Yankees face the Angels that featured a Shohei Ohtani home run and Aaron Jones’ 50th long ball of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the 49ers decision to keep Jimmy Garoppolo in the fold after being replaced as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting QB by Trey Lance. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how his experience as the New York Giants backup QB to Eli Manning compares to the 49ers keeping Jimmy Garoppolo around as Trey Lance’s understudy, why he predicts Jimmy G will still be traded at some point during the season, and says where Lance still has room to grow as a quarterback and if his ups-and-downs could eventually get him benched if the lows get too low. Rich and Brockman break down the 49ers options in case Trey Lance doesn’t work out as their starting QB including the scenario of Aaron Rodgers as the Niners’ QB1 in 2023. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports Boston’s Patriots Insider and Rich break down the Pats’ massive struggles on offense this pre-season and how much blame should fall in head coach Bill Belichick, and tells Rich why Tom Brady “seems fatigued” and appears to be “punching the clock” following his comments to the media after the Buccaneers most recent preseason game. Stanford Head Coach David Shaw and Rich discuss USC and UCLA leaving the Pac-12 and what it means for the Cardinal’s and the conference’s future, how the expectations for quarterbacks have changed over the years and why he prefers them taller, why Christian McCaffrey is a poised for a huge comeback season, why the Texans’ Davis Mills was the best rookie QB in the NFL last season, and says if there’s any sliver of a chance Andrew Luck would ever come out of retirement. Rich recounts the special moment he witnessed at a recent concert by The Killers where front man Brandon Flowers brought a cancer patient on stage to play drums during one of their songs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and a caller discuss the Buffalo Bills release of punter Matt Araiza following the rape allegations against him. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if Kenny Pickett or Mitchell Trubisky should start Week 1 for the Steelers, if Bill Belichick and Patriots can sort out their offensive struggles, the chances Jimmy Garoppolo lands with the Seahawks, if Trey Lance will shine or struggle as the 49ers’ starting QB, if Aaron Donald should have been voted the NFL’s best player by his peers over Tom Brady. Former NFL executive/VSiN host Michael Lombardi tells Rich why he has some concerns for Tom Brady and the Dallas Cowboys this season, why he’s confident the Patriots can get their moribund offense sorted out, what new Head Coach Josh McDaniels brings to the Las Vegas Raiders, why he’s still skeptical Tua Tagovailoa can be a star with the Miami Dolphins, how the 49ers offense will look with Trey Lance at QB1, why the Cleveland Browns should trade for Jimmy Garoppolo to fill the void during Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension, and why he’s predicting an Aaron Rodgers and the Packers vs Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Rich recounts a story that happened over the weekend illustrating the positives and perils of soaking up the sun in Southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers and his postgame comments over the weekend that made him more relatable as a father and husband. Tampa Bay Times Buccaneers Insider Rick Stroud tells Rich how Tom Brady’s recent absences and comments to the media show a rarely-seen vulnerable side to TB12, why the Bucs are not as concerned about their rash of O-Line injuries as some pundits in the media, what expectations are for WRs Julio Jones, Chris Godwin and Tampa’s receiving corps are this season, why Jon Gruden and the Raiders said ‘no’ to adding Brady back in 2020, and if this could REALLY be Brady’s final NFL season. Rich and Brockman break down the Buccaneers’ 2022 schedule and ponder if Tom Brady can win another Super Bowl and ride off into the sunset. Mike Tomlin finished the pre-season showing he’s already in mid-season form when addressing the media which leads to a heated discussion about Brockman and TJ’s Kenny Pickett bet that has yet to be paid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the Seattle Seahawks, Dallas Cowboys, Cooper Kupp vs Ja’Marr Chase, the Miami Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa vs the Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Matt Ryan and the Colts playoff potential compared to Tom Brady and the Buccaneers’, if the Minnesota Vikings or Denver Broncos have a better shot at the postseason, and if the Atlanta Falcons or Jacksonville Jaguars have the better sleeper team potential. Danny DeVito and his daughter Lucy join Rich in-studio to discuss their new animated FX series ‘Little Demon’ that features cameos by Arnold Schwarzenegger and comedy legend Mel Brooks, and reveal what it was like growing up on/raising kids on movie and TV show sets like ‘Cheers’ and 'Terms of Endearment.’ The guys wrap up the hour discussing their paltry Uber ratings, this weekend’s pre-season NFL schedule, fantasy football and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Mariners giving rookie OF Julio Rodriguez a huge long-term contract and makes a desperate plea for someone to take out the Houston Astros before his Yankees have to face them in the playoffs. Rich explains why it’s not too soon for the 49ers to throw QB Trey Lance into the fire as their starter over Jimmy Garoppolo. ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss his new gig on Amazon Prime’s ‘Thursday Night Football’ coverage, says why Trey Lance’s early struggles as the 49ers QB1 could pay off huge dividends down the road, why Kevin Durant and the Nets were able to mend fences after a summer of strife, why Russell Westbrook should swallow his beef with Patrick Beverley and “beg” to stay with the Lakers and why Lamar Jackson negotiating his own contract with the Baltimore Ravens might not be in his own best interests. Rich reacts to Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin officially announcing his QB depth chart among Mitchell Trubisky, Mason Rudolph and Kenny Pickett for the team’s final pre-season game this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the ugly brawl between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals and says if the NFL will be able to punish Aaron Donald for recklessly swinging a helmet during the melee, and comments on the “shocking and disgusting” gang rape allegations against Buffalo Bills rookie punter Matt Araiza. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio tells Rich what the NFL and Buffalo Bills’ options are regarding Matt Araiza, why the NFL should try to punish Aaron Donald despite their lack of authority over team practices, why Lamar Jackson should take the Baltimore Ravens’ best contract offer, and why he thinks the 49ers might hang onto Jimmy Garoppolo despite naming Trey Lance their starting quarterback. Rich and Brockman debate if the Niners keeping Jimmy as injury insurance would be too much of a distraction for Lance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comes to the defense of Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes who’s been slagged on by former teammates and some media pundits despite having a Super Bowl win and NFL MVP award on his resumé. Comedians/Activists Chad Kroeger and Jay Parr join Rich in-studio to discuss their new Netflx show, reveal how Paul Walker led them toward a life of activism, describe their perfect day and what “stoke” means to them, being tapped by Bill Hader for a cameo in ‘Barry,’ their take on the Hot Dog Beer Straw controversy, and weigh in on Brockman’s no-time-limit fantasy football draft. Rich ends the hour with a not-so-uplifting pep talk for all the Dallas Cowboys fans feeling down in the dumps after the serious knee injury to OT Tyron Smith. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists his Top 5 NFL Sleeper Teams for the 2022 season among the New Orleans Saints, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Detroit Lions. SportsGrid & The Ringer Lead NFL Analyst Warren Sharp tells Rich why he has major concerns about the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals and New England Patriots this season, why he’s buying stock in Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, how new Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell can unleash Kirk Cousins in Minnesota, why the Ravens will be much better this season if they can avoid the injury bug again, says how much an impact the Broncos’ Russell Wilson, the Rams’ Allen Robinson, the Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill and the Eagles’ AJ Brown will have on their new teams, and says why he’s predicting the Los Angeles Charger will reach the Super Bowl this season. Actor/Comedian Joe Lo Truglio calls Rich to sell him on joining his celebrity fantasy football league with the likes of Jon Hamm and Paul Rudd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the possibly season-ending injury to Dallas Cowboys OT Tyron Smith saying it pretty much guarantees the Philadelphia Eagles will now win the NFC East. ESPN NFL Nation’s Todd Archer tells Rich how big an impact losing Tyron Smith will have on the Cowboys’ offense, why Ezekiel Elliott is still Dallas’ bell cow running back, and predicts Mike McCarthy won’t be the teams head coach next year and neither will Sean Payton. Rich debates joining a celebrity fantasy football league with the likes of Jon Hamm and comedian Joe Lo Truglio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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World champion competitive eater and 15-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut tells Rich his reaction to the viral video of a Yankees fan using a hot dog as a beer straw and vows to give it a shot tonight at a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field, reveals which is the only food he won’t eat in a speed-eating contest and more. Oscar-nominated director and writer Michael Mann and Rich discuss ‘Heat 2’ the book sequel to his acclaimed 1990’s movie ‘Heat,’ reveals what he learned about and from Muhammad Ali while making ‘Ali,’ and does a deep dive into the making ‘Heat’ with Al Pacino and Robert De Niro in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Raiders QB Derek Carr’s response to the revelation that Jon Gruden turned down the chance to bring Tom Brady in to be the team’s QB back in 2020. Falcons Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss Atlanta’s quarterback options between veteran Marcus Mariota and promising rookie Desmond Ridder, what he learned as a rookie head coach, the health of 1st round draft pick Drake London and more. Rich weighs in on the latest developments in the ongoing PGA Tour vs LIV Golf war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets’ refusal to deal Kevin Durant after his trade demand in June and the guys debate if the Clippers or Lakers are a better bet to win the NBA title, offers up some advice for whomever buys the Los Angeles Angels after owner Arte Moreno announced the team is up for sale (which made Hall of Famer Rod Carew VERY happy), and makes a plea for future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols not to call it a career after this season. NFL RB-turned-actor Thomas Q. Jones joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new season of his Bounce TV show ‘Johnson,’ says if NFL coaches or TV network executives are bigger liars, says what advice he has for Seahawks WR DK Metcalf as he dips his toes in the acting waters, says why it’s difficult for running backs to have long careers especially in today’s NFL, and reveals that time at the Pro Bowl when he had a very awkward moment with Jay Cutler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints All-Pro DE Cameron Jordan tells Rich why he has ZERO issues with the low block that injured New York Giants edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and why he would be firmly opposed to any rules outlawing such tactics, how it’s different having a defensive-minded head coach in Dennis Allen after the departure of Sean Payton, explains how New Orleans has been able to hold Tom Brady in-check over the past two regular seasons, and reveals what TB12 and former NFL QB Jay Cutler have in common. Rich reveals his Top 5 Most Fascinating Teams heading into the 2022 season among the defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills, Tua Tagovailoa’s Miami Dolphins, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, and Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos, which leads to a debate about what are realistic expectations in the Mile High City this season.( Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to the Brooklyn Nets and Kevin Durant announcing that they’ve mended fences and will run it back with KD, Steve Nash and GM Sean Marks still in place after their summer standoff. Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian tells Rich how Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers won the Horns’ QB competition, why he doesn’t care what critics have to say about their upcoming move to the SEC, why NIL is not a factor in recruiting players to UT, and reveals what he learned from Nick Saban during his tenure as Alabama’s Offensive Coordinator. Rich reacts to the viral video showing a Yankees fan using a hollowed out hot dog as a straw in his beer which begs the question: is that guy a genius or a madman?? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ co-creator Vince Gilligan joins Rich in-studio to discuss the making of the BCS’ final season, what went into creating memorable characters like Kim Wexler and Lalo Salamanca, reveals that the original idea for the show was a 30-minute comedy, comments on Rhea Seehorn’s iconic airport shuttle bus scene in the show’s penultimate episode, bringing back Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul for the series finale, how he landed comedy legend Carol Burnett for a key role, and reveals if there could be another BB/BCS spinoff in our viewing future. Rich previews the big Yankees vs Mets Subway Series this week and weighs in on the Portland Trail Blazers decision to not send their TV and radio play-by-play announcers to road games next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB Summit founder and co-host of ‘The Room’ Jordan Palmer tells Rich why Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence is poise to make a huge leap this year, why there’s tons of pressure on Tua Tagovailoa this season, why the Chiefs offense won’t face much of a drop off after sending Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins, why Ryan Tannehill and Mitchell Trubisky are two of the more intriguing quarterbacks to watch, and how Bills QB Josh Allen overcame his pre-draft question marks to become an NFL MVP frontrunner. In his ‘Overreaction Segment’ Rich weighs in on Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers, Jon Gruden nixing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski joining the Raiders back in 2020, if the AFC North will have 3 playoff teams this season, if Saints WR Chris Olave can challenge Randy Moss’ rookie TD receptions record, if Gabrie Davis will have a better season for the Bills than Stefon Diggs, and if Pete Carroll and the Seahawks will be selecting a QB #1 overall in next year’s NFL Draft. Rich offers up a ‘my bad’ after his initial overreaction on Twitter to the low block that injured the knee of New York Giants rookie edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux. FOX Sports’ NFL Rules Expert Mike Pereira tells Rich why the controversial block on Thibodeaux was 100% legal, and explains why we’ll see more flags for ‘illegal contact’ between DBs and WRs this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Tom Brady’s return to the Buccaneers after his brief leave of absence and the statement by UFC chief Dana White asserting that he brokered a deal to bring Brady and Rob Gronkowski to the Raiders that was nixed by Jon Gruden. The MMQB’s Albert Breer tells Rich how Baker Mayfield ran away with the Carolina Panthers QB competition vs Sam Darnold, what the 49ers’ options are for Jimmy Garoppolo, why people aren’t talking enough about the Raiders as legitimate contenders in the AFC, if new Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll can do for QB Daniel Jones what he did for Josh Allen with the Buffalo Bills, and why Jon Gruden and the Raiders inexplicably said ‘no thanks’ to bringing Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski in back in 2020. Rich reacts to Baker Mayfield winning Carolina’s starting quarterback job and says the Week 1 Panthers/Browns showdown will be great especially if Cleveland backup QB Josh Dobbs gets the start in place of the suspended Deshaun Watson. Rich takes a break from his Michigan-Ohio State gloating to gloat over his rising Uber rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Terzo in Iowa discuss the Deshaun Watson suspension settlement, and in his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on Deebo Samuel vs Justin Jefferson, Josh Allen vs Russell Wilson as MVP finalist, if Davante Adams or Tyreek Hill will find the end zone more this season, if the Jaguars will win more games than the Steelers, if the Charges or Cowboys have a better shot to win their division, and which rookie QB between the Commanders’ Sam Howell and the Titans’ Malik Willis. Rich weighs in on the snowballing battle between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf and says why fans may be the determining factor in the skirmish’s long-term outcome. In his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists his favorite actors by decade including Denzel Washington, Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Harrison Ford, and Al Pacino with a special shout out to the late John Cazale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman joins Rich in-studio to discussion the seismic changes College Football is going through that will forever change the sport’s landscape, why there’s a only a handful of teams he sees winning the national championship, why he sees Ohio State QB CJ Stroud winning the Heisman Trophy this year, if Michigan can return to the College Football Playoff, why the Buckeyes are his pick to win it all this year, how the Nick Saban-Jimbo Fisher beef will play out on the field when Alabama squares off against Texas A&M this fall, and more. Rich recaps the Chicago Bears’ pre-season win over the Seahawks and expresses some concern Pete Carroll’s squad can compete in the NFC West after the departure of Russell Wilson and Bobby Wagner, and answers a caller who asks “are you concerned about the Yankees” with an emphatic “YES.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to “the dumbest rumor” he’s heard in his two decades of covering the NFL: that Tom Brady took a leave of absence from the Buccaneers to film the new season of ‘The Masked Singer.’ Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss how Deshaun Watson and the NFL came to their 11-game suspension settlement and if the embattled QB’s refusal to admit any wrongdoing could lead to a longer suspension, Tom Brady’s mystery absence from the Buccaneers and how the team has bungled it from the get-go leading to wild speculation about his availability for Week 1, says if the 49ers will trade or release Jimmy Garoppolo before the season starts, why the Chiefs’ offense could actually be better without Tyreek Hill, and if the Rams should be concerned about Matthew Stafford’s lingering elbow issues. Rich weighs in on Deshaun Watson’s 11-game suspension and the Browns quarterback’s problematic refusal to admit any wrongdoing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices