The Rich Eisen Show

ESPN’s Robert Griffin III tells Rich that he got a few phone calls from NFL teams after running a 4.48 in the 40 at this year’s RunRichRun event and that he’s more than willing to make an NFL comeback (with the Chicago Bears??) at age 32 after being out of the league since 2020, breaks down this year’s NFL Draft QB class and says why some players dropping could actually turn out to be a good thing for them, and says what advice he would give his younger self about what it takes to have success and longevity in the NFL. Rich reacts to Magic Johnson’s latest ‘thank-you-captain-obvious’ tweet about the Lakers and Knicks sorry seasons and says why the 76ers can’t count on James Harden to return to form in the absence of Joel Embiid. Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Deebo Samuel-49ers saga and says why the Niners won’t be trading the All-Pro WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to DeAndre Hopkins 6-game PEDs suspension and what it means for Kyler Murray and the Cardinals’ playoff aspirations. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich which NFL Draft QBs landed in the best situations to give them long-term success in the league, why the Cardinals trading for Hollywood Brown was the perfect fix for Hopkins’ 6-game suspension, why the Lions moving up to draft Alabama WR Jameson Williams was the most surprising pick of the first round, if the Vikings trading with NFC North rivals will come back to haunt them in the long run, says why Baker Mayfield to the New York Giants actually makes sense, and if the Jets successful draft will pay off with more wins next season. Rich recounts the story at this year’s RunRichRun event where 32-year-old retired NFL QB Robert Griffin III casually dropped an eye-popping 4.48 time in his 40-yard dash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Philadelphia Eagles Executive VP and GM Howie Roseman tells Rich how the big AJ Brown draft night trade came about with the Tennessee Titans, if Jalen Hurts must prove himself in 2022 now that he’s surrounded by Brown and other weapons, and why he (and his kids) are super excited the Eagles drafted Georgia defenders Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why Deebo Samuel and Baker Mayfield are still on the 49ers and Browns and if any trades for the WR and QB are on the horizon, why the Tennessee Titans and AJ Brown had to part ways, and what’s holding up long-term extensions for Kyler Murray and Lamar Jackson. Rich reflects back on his weekend at the NFL Draft and says why Las Vegas is the ideal city to host a large-scale NFL event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arizona Cardinals GM Steve Keim tells Rich how the big draft night trade to acquire WR Hollywood Brown from the Baltimore Ravens and says what the timeline is for the Cards to lock up disgruntled QB Kyler Murray to a long-term contract extension. Rich recounts his incident of Elevator Etiquette Karma he experienced at his hotel in Las Vegas during the NFL Draft. Rich weighs in on the Browns’ inability to trade Baker Mayfield and debates if they should hold onto the QB given the possibility of a long suspension for Deshaun Watson. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if we can expect the Jets to make the playoffs this season, if the NFL is overvaluing WRs now, if the 49ers will trade Deebo Samuel or re-sign the disgruntled wideout, if this is a make-or-break year for Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts, if the Celtics have a shot to knock of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, and if the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies are destined for a Game 7 in their Western Conference Semifinal series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jets fan Rich reacts to his team’s phenomenal 2022 NFL Draft that saw New York land CB Sauce Gardner, WR Garrett Wilson, and DE Jermaine Johnson II in the first round along with RB Breece Hall in the 2nd Round. New York Jets GM Joe Douglas tells Rich how nervous he was when the Houston Texans were on the clock the pick before they selected Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner, reveals if he came close to using the #10 pick to trade for Deebo Samuel before taking Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson, how the Jets war room reacted to seeing DE Jermaine Johnson II slide to the late 1st round, selecting Iowa State RB Breece Hall and what year 2 expectations he has for last year’s #2 overall pick QB Zach Wilson. Rich reacts to Golden State Warriors F Draymon Green’s controversial Flagrant 2 ejection in Game 1 vs the Memphis Grizzlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eric Stonestreet who played the lovable Cam Tucker on the hit TV show "Modern Family" joins Suzy for an in depth discussion about his career, what he is up to now and how he got started in show business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Post National NBA Writer Ben Golliver and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss Chris Paul exceptional game in the Suns’ closeout win over the Pelicans, what the playoffs emergence of Luka Doncic means for the Dallas Mavericks, what challenges the Miami Heat present for Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers, previews Game 7 between the Grizzlies and Timberwolves tonight, Actor/Director/Producer Kevin Connolly joins Ryan in-studio to share some behind-the-scenes stories from his days on HBO’s ‘Entourage” and discusses his career behind the camera, his beloved Miami Dolphins and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss why their longtime friendship never changed despite the divergent paths their careers took on the field and their lives took off the field, discuss the scholarship he endowed at Georgia Tech to honor his former Broncos teammate Demaryius Thomas, why he enjoys his Monday Night Football “Manningcast” so much, and offers up his advice for new Denver QB Russell Wilson. Former NFL QB Joey Harrington tells Ryan why he couldn’t live up to the expectations of being the 3rd overall pick in the 2002 NFL Draft and explains why NFL teams are no longer patient in developing young quarterbacks. Rich calls in from the NFL Draft in Las Vegas and recaps with Ryan the notable first round for his Jets and the shocking AJ Brown trade between the Titans and Eagles, previews what to expect in Round 2 and if we’ll see a Baker Mayfield trade tonight, and how the spectacle of the draft has exploded in recent years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf and the guys recap the 1st Round of the NFL Draft and says who was a reach and who was a home run pick. Pro Football Focus Analyst Bruce Gradkowski tells Ryan why QB Kenny Pickett was the perfect draft pick at #20 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, when we’ll see the remaining quarterbacks like Malik Willis, Matt Corral and Desmond Ridder come off the board in Round 2, react to AJ Brown’s stunning trade from the Titans to the Eagles, and if the Jaguars got it right by taking Georgia DE Travon Walker first overall. Ryan lists the top 5 moments from a momentous week in sports and recaps picks 11 through 32 of the NFL Draft saying how the Houston Texans, Chargers and other teams got it right along with the Steelers for drafting Pitt QB Kenny Pickett. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Focus Host & Analyst Trevor Sikkema and guest host Ryan Leaf lay out a scenario where Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson drops out of the NFL Draft’s top 5, why the New York Jets’ draft history says they will pass on Cincinnati CB Sauce Gardner, why NFL teams like but don’t love Utah LB Devin Lloyd, which player could surprise people and sneak into the top of the draft, and predicts where Pitt QB Kenny Pickett and Liberty QB Malik Willis will land. Ryan and the guys finish up their 2022 NFL Mock Draft with picks 21 to 32 and reveal if Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes get new WR’s to replace the departed Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill. Ryan reacts to the Cardinals picking up their 5th-year option on Kyler Murray while the New York Giants declined to do likewise with Daniel Jones, and offers up some advice for all the NFL prospects hoping to be chosen in the 1st round of tonight’s NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich calls in from the NFL Draft in Las Vegas and tells guest host Ryan Leaf how the scene is shaping up on the strip for a “monster crowd” tonight, and much more! Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Ryan how he dealt with not being drafted when he was coming out of Northern Iowa, and says why he’s higher on Pitt QB Kenny Pickett and Liberty QB Malik Willis than the rest of the quarterback draft class. The guys continue with their Mock Draft selecting picks 9 through 20. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf comments on the rise of NIL deals in college football and how it’s changing the sport's landscape for the better and possibly for the worse. University of Minnesota Head Football Coach PJ Fleck and Ryan discuss his high NFL hopes for Golden Gophers draft prospects DE Boye Mafe and the massive 6’9”, 380-pound OT Daniel Faalele, how NIL is impacting his program and college football as a whole, and the courageous battle with cancer by Gophers player Casey O’Brien. Ryan, Brockman, TJ and Del Tufo host a mock draft choosing picks 1 through 8 for the Jaguars, Lions, Texans, Jets, Giants, Panthers and Falcons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00- Bulls strange season 04:30- Sixers woes 19:30- Celtics beating Nets/ how far can they go? 25:20- Nets disappointment 34:00- Ja's dunk & Memphis/Minnesota series 39:45- Phoenix/New Orleans series 47:05- HBO's Winning Time episodes 7 and 8 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Washington Commanders Pro Bowl DE Chase Young tells guest host Ryan Leaf his thoughts on Carson Wentz joining the team, his NFL Draft experience, and his outlook for 2022 following his season-ending knee injury last year. Oregon All-American DE Kayvon Thibodeaux and Ryan discuss his pre-draft preparations and experiences and how he’s handling the scrutiny of being a top NFL Draft prospect. Rich calls in from Las Vegas to preview the atmosphere at this year’s NFL Draft and reveals what the latest buzz there is on who will be the first player taken, and says why his New York Jets should dive into the mix for a possible Deebo Samuel trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bleacher Report’s Lead NFL Draft Analyst Connor Rodgers and guest host Ryan Leaf discuss who will go 1st overall and why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux has fallen down some draft boards following another stellar season, how early or late we’ll see the first QB and WR come off the board, if the 49ers will find a trade partner (possibly the Jets?) for disgruntled WR Deebo Samuel and if we’re seeing a sea change in how NFL teams value/devalue the wide receiver position. Ryan recounts the wild adventure that was his NFL Draft experience back in 1998 when he was chosen 2nd overall by the Chargers behind Peyton Manning. Ryan weighs in on the Deebo Samuels-49ers situation and explains why the All-Pro WR might be playing with fire with his trade request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Ryan Leaf sets the table for this week’s NFL Draft in Las Vegas, Nevada and recounts a great story about the time he and Chargers teammate Rodney Harrison made a quick trip to Sin City during his rookie season. Sports Illustrated Senior NBA Writer Howard Beck and Ryan discuss Ja Morant’s jaw-dropping finish to rally the Memphis Grizzlies to a comeback win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their 1st Round NBA Playoffs matchup, says why he’s predicting the Suns vs Pelicans series will be decided by a Game 7, if the 76ers are in deep trouble against the Raptors with an injured Joel Embiid and an underperforming James Harden, if the Bulls swoon can be blamed on a slew of injuries of if other things were at play, and explains why the Golden State Warriors could very well win the NBA title this season. Ryan, 76ers fan TJ Jefferson and Brockman debate if the Sixers could actually blow their 3-0 series lead to the Toronto Raptors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt tells Rich why he’s looking forward to the “mystery and chaos” of this year’s NFL Draft, why Deebo Samuel went public with his beef with the 49ers, why Bears QB Justin Fields could be in for another long season in Chicago, how the Bills signing Von Miller could be the NFL off-season move that pays the most dividends, and reveals why he’s nervous about announcing Buffalo’s 3rd Round draft selection in Las Vegas this weekend. Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson tells Rich how he went from a middling high school quarterback to possibly becoming the first receiver chosen in the NFL Draft, and shows that, as a proud Buckeyes alum, he refuses to say the name of “the team up north” even if drafted by the Detroit Lions. Rich debates if the New York Giants would be wise to use one of their two top-10 draft picks on a wide receiver, and explains why what the Carolina Panthers do with the #6 pick could be the linchpin for how the rest of the 1st round unfolds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys re-visit the Nets disappointing season and debate of the Golden State Warriors should send some young talent to Brooklyn to bring Kevin Durant back in the fold. Notre Dame All-American Safety Kyle Hamilton tells Rich about his journey from being born in Greece, to growing up in Atlanta, to playing in South Bend, to the doorstep of the NFL and more. Rich answers a tough question from a caller: should the Jets select Sauce Gardner or Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson at #4 if that scenario comes up on Thursday night. 76ers fan TJ and Rich discuss Joel Embiid’s thumb injury and wonder if James Harden’s lack of conditioning is finally catching up with him now that the Sixers need him to step up and pick up the slack, and react to a recent Jay Wright interview where the newly-retired former Villanova head coach left the door open on a return to coaching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps Celtics’ sweep of the Nets in their first round series and says why Boston and Brooklyn are heading in opposite directions, and rails on Kyrie Irving for derailing the Nets’ once-promising season by his anti-vaccination stance. Cincinnati Bearcats All-American CB Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner tells Rich why he’s not lacking for confidence in the least, reveals the origins of his “Sauce” nickname, and says how he’d chance the Jets culture of losing if New York were to select him at #4 in the NFL Draft. Rich makes the case for the Jets to draft Sauce Gardner with the 4th overall pick in the draft saying his play on the field and presence in the locker room is just what New York needs to reverse their fortunes. Rich weighs in on the lates developments in the Deebo Samuel-49ers standoff with Niners GM John Lynch saying he doesn’t see a scenario where the team trades the All-Pro WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin tells Rich why Nittany Lion WR Jahan Dotson is the best receiver he’s ever coached, why he’s not surprised by Micah Parson’s early success in the NFL, why he’s expecting Saquon Barkley to thrive in new Giants Head Coach Brian Dabol’s offense, and why he’s predicting “significant changes” in college football over the next 5 years including a possible expansion of the College Football Playoff to 12 teams. Actor Patrick Fabian joins Rich in-studio to discuss the new (and final) season of the acclaimed AMC ‘Breaking Bad’ spinoff ‘Better Call Saul,’ and gets the approval from TJ to go ahead and root for the Los Angeles Rams even though he grew up a Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Rich and the guys react to the hilarious moment last night when Cowboys LB Micah Parsons dropped the ceremonial puck at a minor league hockey game last night when clearly no one told him how to drop the ceremonial puck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State WR Chris Olave tells Rich about his pre-draft experience and expectations and reflects on the passing of former Buckeye QB Dwayne Haskins. Rich weighs in on yet another controversial game in MLB due to Angel Hernandez calling balls and strikes behind the plate that led to an EPIC meltdown by Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host/FOX Sports NFL Insider Peter Schrager tells Rich why it’s a total crapshoot who goes #1 overall in the NFL Draft, why he thinks Deebo Samuel and the 49ers can work out their issues to keep the All-Pro WR in San Francisco, and says why the outlook is “bleak” for QBs hoping to be drafted high this week and for the possibility of Baker Mayfield being a starting QB next season. Rich weighs in on Baker Mayfield’s limited options for 2022 and says why the NFL Draft could shrink those options even more. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich comments on the NBA Playoffs and says if Celtics F Jayson Tatum has surpassed Kevin Durant on the NBA superstar ladder, if we’ll see Deebo Samuel traded before the NFL Draft, if Roger Goodell will be announcing a flurry of trades in the draft’s top ten, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the big weekend in the NBA and weighs in on the disappointing no-show of Ben Simmons after we were expecting his long-awaited season debut for the Brooklyn Nets. Rich unveils his 2022 ‘Come @ Me!!’ Mock Draft predicting the top 10 picks of this week’s NFL Draft. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why he doesn’t see any quarterbacks getting drafted in until the 20th pick in this week’s NFL Draft, why the 49ers could actually trade disgruntled WR Deebo Samuel before the draft, and explains why the Jaguars might surprise everyone and select NC State OT Ickey Ekwonu first overall. Jets fan Rich explains why New York would be wise to offer up the #10 overall pick in the NFL Draft to the 49ers for Deebo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alabama All-American OT Evan Neal tells Rich how he’s prepping for next week’s NFL Draft and how he managed to (for the most part) stay on Nick Saban’s good side during his time in Tuscaloosa. Academy Award-nominated actor Liam Neeson and Rich discuss his new thriller “Memory,” reveals that he loves slapstick comedies but HATES American football and baseball with a passion, and says how he lost out on Andre the Giant’s ‘Fezik’ role in ‘The Princess Bride’ and if he ever considered portraying 007 James Bond in a round of ‘Celebrity True or False.’ Rich says what the Browns’ GM’s latest comments on Baker Mayfield bode for the team’s ability to trade the QB, and reacts to Tom Brady’s restructured contract and his possible future with the Miami Dolphins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

QB coach/guru Jordan Palmer tells Rich how the Transfer Portal is turning College Football recruiting into “the wild, wild west,” how Cincinnati Bearcats QB Desmond Ridder compares to Dak Prescott when he was coming out of Mississippi State, how Josh Allen proved his doubters wrong and erased all the negative pre-draft criticism of his skill set, and what improvement we can expect out of Bengals QB Joe Burrow in his 3rd season in the NFL. Rich and Brockman marvel at the high level of play in the NFL and NBA and wonder which league is more top-heavy with future Hall of Famers. In his weekly ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich says if the Nuggets or Raptors are more likely to avoid a sweep in their 1st Round NBA Playoff series, if the Bucks vs Bulls or the Suns vs Pelicans series will go 7 games, if the Celts win their next two on the road or of the Hawks win two straight at home, if the Jazz or Timberwolves are more likely to win their series after being down 2-1 in their series, if DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel or AJ Brown will be traded before the NFL Draft next week, and if a team trades up to draft a QB in the top 6 or we have another draft day stunner like Aaron Rodgers last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the night in the NBA Playoffs and says why the Golden State Warriors are playing at a championship level again, and weighs in on the latest developments in the Kyler Murray saga with Cardinals GM Steve Keim saying there’s ZERO chance they’ll trade the disgruntled QB. Texas A&M Head Football Coach Jimbo Fisher tells Rich which Aggie players should be taken near the top of next week’s NFL Draft, says why the introduction of NIL is creating an uneven playing field in college football recruiting, and makes the case for expanding the College Football Playoff from 4 teams to 16 teams. Rich reacts to NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero’s article where anonymous NFL coaches, scouts and executives give their no-holds-barred take on this year’s NFL Draft QB class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Athletic/Stadium NBA Insider Shams Charania tells Rich why he was shocked by Villanova Head Coach Jay Wright’s retirement and if the 2-time national champion would consider the Lakers’ vacant head coach job, that L.A.’s top priority right now is finding a quality coach to replace the fired Frank Vogel, why the 76ers’ Ben Simmons is making his long-awaited season debut in Game 4 vs the Celtics and not in Game 3, how long the Suns will be without start SG Devin Booker, and why if the New Orleans Pelicans are being smart or way too cautious with Zion Williamson’s return to the hardwood. Rich vents his frustration at the Pelicans for not putting Zion out on the court for the playoffs, reacts to the “shocking” retirement of Jay Wright and debates if the Villanova head coach would be wise to take the Lakers job. Rich and the guys do a tongue-in-cheek break down on what some of the all-time classic baseball movies like Field of Dreams, Major League, The Natural, and the Sandlot would look like if you applied modern MLB analytics to the storylines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the latest in the Deebo Samuel-49ers drama and breaks down the top three reasons the All-Pro WR has asked the Niners for a trade. ESPN NFL Reporter Jeff Darlington tells Rich that he doesn’t see Deebo Samuel budging from his issues with the 49ers, if the Niners would actually consider trading him and why the Ravens would be an ideal fit for the multi-talented WR, weighs in on Tom Brady’s retirement-unretirement, if TB12 played a role in Bruce Arians’ retirement and how much longer he could play in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00- Suns/ Pelicans series 06:00- Western Conference playoff matchups 17:00- Eastern Conference playoff matchups Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel asking the 49ers for a trade and weighs in on which NFL teams might be most interested in acquiring the disgruntled Niners WR, and reacts to Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski’s latest comments on Baker Mayfield. Actor Stephen Root joins Rich in-studio to preview the new season of HBO’s ‘Barry,’ plays a round of ‘Celebrity True or False’ where he reveals he still has that famous red stapler from ‘Office Space,’ why he was edited out of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘Kindergarten Cop,’ says if actor Rip Torn or some of the extras on ‘Dodgeball: a True Underdog Story’ were tougher, reveals how Andy Dick got the cast of ‘NewsRadio’ banned from the SAG Awards and more. Rich reacts to Deebo Samuel liking a tweet from a Cowboys fan who photoshopped the WR in a Dallas uniform saying Big D would be the LAST place the Niners would trade him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman tells Rich why some NFL team will be happy when they draft Fighting Irish S Kyle Hamilton, reveals a hilarious story about recruiting Cincinnati Bearcats CB “Sauce” Gardner, and more. HBO’s Bryant Gumbel and Rich discuss the 300th episode of his ‘Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel’ show, some of the more notable correspondents on the award-winning series, what he jots down on that notepad of his, which story the show covered that had a life-changing impact on the subject, laments that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell won’t sit down for an interview, and recollects on his role in the creation of those groundbreaking of Sunday NFL pre-game shows in the 1970’s. Rich explains why the Jets or Ravens would be an ideal fit for Deebo Samuel should the 49ers grant his wish to be traded, and NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero calls back in to shed some light on Deebo’s trade request saying the 49ers WR doesn’t want to run the ball as much as he has been in the Niners’ offense of late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the latest news about Deebo Samuel’s contract beef with the 49ers and says the Niners would be foolish to move on from the disgruntled-but-talented game-changing WR. NFL Network Reporter Tom Pelissero tells Rich the chances Kyler Murray will hold out if he doesn’t get a new contract and the chances the Cardinals would opt for the “nuclear option” and trade the QB, why Murray is pushing this timeline for a new deal, what Baker Mayfield’s options are with the draft fast approaching, the sticking points between Deebo Samuel and the 49ers, how many QBs we’ll see drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft among a class featuring Malik Willis, Kenny Pickett, Matt Corral and others, and who we could see selected #1 overall. Rich reacts to the breaking news that Deebo Samuel has demanded a trade from the 49ers and says why his New York Jets should offer the Niners their #10 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the disgruntled WR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Falcon Head Coach Arthur Smith and Rich discuss if Atlanta’s addition of Marcus Mariota means they won’t be drafting a QB with the 8th overall pick in the NFL Draft, recounts how the Matt Ryan trade to the Colts and the Falcons’ failed pursuit of Deshaun Watson went down, reveals why he’s a fan of the NFL’s new Overtime rules, and ignites a fiery debate by agreeing with Rich’s long-standing beef against the End Zone Fumble Rule. Rich reacts to the new that controversial long-time MLB umpire “Country” Joe West is launching his own podcast, and rails against the growing trend of MLB teams using 4 outfielders at times during games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down the difference between the leverage quarterbacks have over teams versus wide receivers in the wake of Titans WR A.J. Brown scrubbing Tennessee from his social media which has become a go-to tactic for disgruntled NFL players of late. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell tells Rich how he’s getting ready for the NFL Draft in his first gig as an NFL head coach, what it was like to get a phone call from Bill Belichick back on his draft day in 2008 and what he learned from Tom Brady as his backup with the Patriots, why he has complete faith in Kirk Cousins as the Vikes’ starting QB, how he’s alike and different from his previous boss Rams HC Sean McVay and his reflections on Matthew Stafford’s Super Bowl-winning touchdown drive against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rich reacts to O’Connell’s comments on Cousins and wonders if the new Vikes’ HC can turn his new QB’s playoff fortunes around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the night in the NBA Playoffs and touts HIS Golden State Warriors taking a 2-0 series lead on the Denver Nuggets. Perennial All-Pro LB Bobby Wagner joins Rich in-studio and reveals that he was surprised the Seahawks decided to part ways with him after a storied career and what his parting message is to fans in Seattle, says why he represents himself as an agent and how NFL GM’s react to that, reveals if he came close to signing with the Dallas Cowboys before joining Aaron Donald and the Los Angeles Rams, reveals how Hall of Famer Ray Lewis and 4-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers inspired him to be a better player, and reveals why he’s perfectly fine changing his iconic number 54 to 45 in L.A.. Cowboys fan TJ Jefferson reacts to Dallas missing out on Wagner and laments that none of his favorite teams follow him on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys discuss the logistics of the NFL Draft in Las Vegas which leads to a Del Tufo story about boats, captains hats, and much laughter and ribbing. In his ‘Overreaction Monday’ segment Rich says if the winner of the Celtics-Nets series will go to the NBA Finals, if Kyrie Irving is the biggest villain in sports right now, weighs in on the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwars, the 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey and more. Caesars Sports Book’s Trey Wingo tells Rich why this is the most unpredictable NFL Draft in ages, and how the departure of Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins will impact Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs offense and the AFC West arms race. Rich’s better half Suzy Shuster stops by the studio and gives Brockman some much-needed parental advice, and the guys react to Bill Belichick’s 70th birthday cake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Boston Celtics thrilling last-second win over the Brooklyn Nets and weighs in on Kyrie Irving flipping the bird to Celts fans. Minnesota Timberwolves Head Coach Chris Finch and Rich discuss Minnesota’s “bunker mentality” and how much they’re relying on the multi-talented Karl-Anthony Towns, and the infectious energy Anthony Edwards brings to the T-Wolves locker room. Rich reacts to Jordan Poole stepping up for the Warriors in Steph Curry’s absence, breaks down the Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Detroit Lions’ options with the #1 and #2 picks in the NFL Draft, and the guys react to Russell Wilson’s new $25 Million Denver mansion that features a whopping 12 bathrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls BJ Armstrong joins Rich in-studio to discuss how Kyrie Irving flipping off Celtics fans could help the Nets in their playoff run by fostering an “us vs them” mentality that brings his team together, says how the improvement by Jayson Tatum could result in a deep playoff run by Boston, how/if the Lakers can fix their current mess of a roster and build a championship team around LeBron James and Anthony Davis, if L.A. can find a take for Russell Westbrook’s $45 Million contract next season, if the Lakers will have a hard time finding a quality coach to step into their current quagmire, and reveals why he just can’t watch HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ drama about the Showtime-era Lakers. Rich and the guys react to the announcement of the next The Match golf event featuring Tim Brady, and Aaron Rodgers vs Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Angela Kinsey, co-host of the popular Office Ladies podcast and cast member of The Office, stops by for a midday hang with Suzy Shuster. The ladies, fresh off of a hike through the valley, sit down and discuss life and the path Angela took to get cast as Angela Martin in the popular NBC series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tampa Bay Rays infectiously-upbeat OF Brett Phillips tells Rich why he approaches each MLB games with the same joy he had when he was a little leaguer, and recounts the uplifting story of hitting a home run this season for a young cancer patient. Rich and the guys react to legendary ESPN Basketball Analyst Dick Vitale announcing he’s cancer-free. In his ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Rich weighs in on the NBA’s Play-In tournament games, if we’ll see a 50-point NBA game or a 3-HR MLB game, if we’ll see a QB drafted in the top 5 or not until the 20th overall pick, if Kyler Murray is likely to get a new deal or get traded before the draft, and if Sammy Watkins (Packers) or Stephon Gilmore (Colts) will have a bigger impact on their new team. Rich engages TJ and Brockman in the latest round of ‘Residual Rich’ where they try to guess the latest checks for Rich’s appearance on CSI: Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NC State All-American OT Ikem Ekwonu tells Rich how he’s preparing for the upcoming NFL Draft, reveals how his musical theatre background could help him out when it’s time for the rookie talent show in training camp this summer, and drops some hints about his draft night wardrobe that will be inspired by his Nigerian heritage. Bestselling author and baseball historian Kostya Kennedy and Rich discuss his new Jackie Robinson biography ‘True: The Four Seasons of Jackie Robinson,’ reflects on Robinson’s lasting legacy on baseball, sports and the cultural landscape, and reacts to Clayton Kershaw being pulled from his perfect game bid and the proliferation of analytics in baseball. In his weekly ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists the top 5 TV shows he wishes he could wipe from his memory so he could watch them from the beginning again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Miss Head Coach Lane Kiffin stumps for Rebels QB Matt Corral to be the top QB chosen in the upcoming NFL Draft and says why NIL is a good thing for student-athletes but if unregulated it’s like the NFL if there was no salary cap. Rich reacts to the latest developments in the Kyler Murray-Arizona Cardinals saga and wonders which QB-needy would consider trading for the disgruntled quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich why the Carolina Panthers should pull the trigger on drafting Pitt QB Kenny Pickett at #6 in the upcoming NFL Draft, why he prefers UNC’s Sam Howell over Ole Miss’ Matt Corral and Cincinnati’s Desmond Ridder, why Davante Adams to the Raiders was the NFL offseason move that will pay the biggest dividends next fall, and if he would rather select a QB in the draft or trade for Baker Mayfield if he were an NFL GM. Rich weighs in on Urban Meyer’s podcast appearance where he addressed a recent story that claimed he didn’t know who All-Pro DT Aaron Donald was prior to the Jaguars playing the Rams. Rich reacts to Steph Curry telling Draymond Green he’ll be ready to go for the Warriors playoff opener and reacts to the Packers signing WR Sammy Watkins by guaranteeing Green Bay will FINALLY use a first round pick in the NFL Draft to select a wideout for Aaron Rodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and the guys have some fun with Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw being removed from his perfect game and wonder what how the Kevin Costner movie ‘For Love of the Game’ would be if today’s emphasis on analytics were transposed into the script. CBS Sports/NFL Network Analyst Charles Davis tells Rich who he predicts the Jacksonville Jaguars will select at #1 overall in the NFL Draft, why Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux is more likely to be a star than a bust in the NFL, how the New York Jets should use their two top-10 picks in the draft, why Malik Willis should be the first QB of the board and how the draft will impact Baker Mayfield’s staring options for next season. Brockman uses the Kershaw perfect game controversy to let everyone know he’s still mad about the way ‘Game of Thrones’ ended. Rich lists his top five teams that need to draft a game-changing wide receiver in the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to Clayton Kershaw being taken out of the game after 7 perfect innings and says why Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts should have left the future Hall of Famer in the game to try to make history. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, a die-hard Mets fan, tells Rich why Johan Santana’s cautionary tell is why the Dodgers were smart to remove Clayton Kershaw from his perfect game bid, why Malik Willis is likely to be the first QB taken in the NFL Draft over Pitt’s Kenny Pickett, why Browns QB Baker Mayfield is more likely to be on the move before rather than after the NFL Draft, how good Derek Carr and the Raiders can be next season, why Tyrann Mathieu still remains unsigned, and if he believes Tom Brady played a role in Bruce Arians decision to retire. Rich and the guys discuss the “what ifs” if those Tom Brady to the Miami Dolphins rumors had come to fruition, how Baker Mayfield’s dog was the true star of the QB’s appearance in the podcast where he ripped the Browns, and discuss he young is too young to let your daughter listen to Katy Perry’s song “Last Friday Night.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Rich Eisen Show's Chris Brockman, TJ Jefferson, and Adam Chudwin break down the latest from the NBA. 00:00- Clippers/ Timberwolves play-in game 03:15- Rich Eisen joins the show to gloat about winning the Rich Eisen Show fantasy basketball league and discusses the upcoming NBA playoffs 33:35- HBO's Winning Time episode 6 Follow the guys here: Twitter- @chrisbrockman, @toojiggy, @achudwin Instagram- @brockshady, @tjjefferson, @achudwin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Comedian Gabriel Iglesias joins Rich in-studio and recounts how he went from doing stand-up in garages two decades ago to doing sold-out shows at Dodger Stadium these days, reveals the lengths fans will go to engage him in conversation in public restrooms, dishes the dirt from the set of ‘Magic Mike XXL’ and reveals why he owns more than 30 Volkswagen vans. Rich and the guys react to Baker Mayfield’s latest comments on his treatment by the Cleveland Browns and explains how the Seattle Seahawks’ and Carolina Panthers’ draft plans could impact his immediate NFL future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former NBA point guard Muggsy Bogues tells Rich the inspiration for this new autobiography chronicling how he was able to have a long professional career despite standing just 5’3”. Alabama Head Football Coach Nick Saban tells Rich if Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young can improve this season and why he doesn’t care for questions about whether or not this will be the QB’s final year in Tuscaloosa, what makes Crimson Tide WR Jamison Williams and OT Evan Neal top NFL Draft prospects, and why the growth of NIL deals for athletes is a good and bad thing for college sports. Rich reacts to Derek Carr’s big contract extension with the Raiders and explains why he predicts Las Vegas will win the very competitive AFC West next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reacts to what many say was the Minnesota Timberwolves’ overreaction to winning their play-in game over the Los Angeles Clippers, and says whey he’s hyped for the Nets vs Celtics 1st-round playoff series. FOX Sports NFL Analyst Michael tells Rich that pressure to win is a real thing that comes from all angles in the NFL and why it sometimes takes the fun out of the game, recaps his workout with Colin Kaepernick yesterday and says why the former Super Bowl quarterback “looks like he’s ready to play” in the NFL again, and comments on Lamar Jackson’s puzzling inability to agree to a long-term contract extension with the Baltimore Ravens. Rich weighs in on Jackson’s strategy with the Ravens and lays out how the former MVP QB delaying a long-term deal only hamstrings Baltimore’s ability to build a roster around him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Athletic’s Lakers Insider Bill Oram tells Rich why L.A.’s high hopes devolved into “an abject failure,” if the strained relationship between ousted coach Frank Vogel and Russell Westbrook was the root cause for the guard’s poor play this season, and why the Lakers could have a hard time finding a quality head coach giving the way they treated Vogel and other coaches in the past, and why he predicts Westbrook won’t be on the roster next season. Actor Solomon Hughes tells Rich how he landed the role of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on HBO’s ‘Winning Time’ and why he got into acting despite having a PhD, says why his 13 games with the Harlem Globetrotters were the most grueling stretch of basketball he’s ever gone through, and reveals what it’s like to channel Kareem’s mannerisms and his iconic Sky Hook. Rich and the guys react to Jacksonville Jaguars RB Travis Etienne giving use the early leader-in-the-clubhouse for Soundbite of the Year honors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices