The Rich Eisen Show

Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera tells Rich why he has full faith in Carson Wentz despite the QB washing out with the Colts and Eagles, explains why Washington chose to move back in the draft where they selected Penn State WR Jahan Dotson, and what the team’s expectations are for newly-drafted QB Sam Howell. Rich and the guys discuss the Commanders rolling the dice on Wentz and have a tongue-in-cheek debate with Cowboys fans TJ about whether Dallas should be more worried about their NFC East rivals or shooting themselves in the foot next season. Bestselling author Don Winslow and Rich discuss his new book ‘City on Fire,’ his decision to retire, great sports movies, meeting Sean Connery and much more. Rich and the guys list the top Twitter features they’d like Elon Musk to add, the Rich weighs in on Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s latest comments on Urban Meyer saying he didn’t fire the coach because of lack of winning, and says why he agrees with Titans QB Ryan Tannehill’s comments that it’s not his job to mentor r

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 Sem

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 po

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/adch

‘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

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