The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour getting goaded into making a more reluctant-than-ever Unlockiest Lock of the Week, one that will make Washington Football Team fans happy. Ever notice why the Bill Belichick coaching/GM tree doesn’t always bear fruit? Rich explains why that is, along with the correlation between a head coach’s success and his quarterback. Brother from Another co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss how the Patriots are reacting to Tom Brady’s big season and playoff berth, how Brady’s demeanor with teammates is different in Tampa, and why his team is DEAD LAST in the Rich Eisen Show’s fantasy hoops league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich opens the hour reacting to the sad news out of Los Angeles of the passing of Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. Rich does a deep dive into the weekend’s NFL Wild Card games looking at the top storylines for each matchup. Houston Chronicle NFL writer John McLain and Rich discuss why superstar QB Deshaun Watson is disgruntled with the Texans, what the chances are Watson will be traded, who could be the Texans next head coach, JJ Watt’s future in Houston, and some of the Texans’ biggest blunders over the years. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating which teams would be most likely to trade for disgruntled Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour giving a Yankees fan’s perspective of the Mets trading for Cleveland All-Start SS Francisco Lindor, and reacts giddily to the news that PBS has pulled the plug on the bratty cartoon series ‘Caillou.’ To celebrate his birthday, Rich and the guys debate which is the best Nicolas Cage movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sunday Night Football’s Cris Collinsworth and Rich discuss the Eagles’ tanking controversy, how the Browns’ Covid outbreak will affect them vs the Steelers, why Pittsburgh has been so inconsistent this season, which overlooked player could have the biggest impact for the Browns and Steelers, and who has the edge in the Bucs vs Washington wild card game. Rich explains why the Buffalo Bills don’t know how good they really are, which makes them even more dangerous in the playoffs, (timestamp) and recaps the show’s legendary night of karaoke in Nashville during the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the possibility that Texans QB Deshaun Watson might request a trade, why Houston still hasn’t interviewed Chiefs’ OC Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head coach job, and what the timeline for a possible trade could be. Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis and Heisman Trophy-winner Eddie George join Rich to discuss their longstanding rivalry, how their on-field battles led to a close off-field friendship, how facing George inspired Lewis in his off-season workouts, the keys to this weekend’s Titans vs Ravens wild card game, and their VERY different takes on the Eagles’ tanking controversy. The guys wrap up the hour discussing the Mets pulling of a blockbuster deal to acquire shortstop Francisco Lindor from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Chris Brockman break down the latest in the Browns Covid outbreak and why the NFL won’t let Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski call plays remotely. Comedian Bert Kreischer and Rich discuss his hilarious baseball career, hosting TBS’ ‘Go-Big Show,’ his upcoming “Machine” movie, and reveals something shocking about fellow comedian and Mandalorian co-star Bill Burr. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the most likely upset targets in this weekend’s NFL Wild Card matchups.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Rich discuss his record-setting rookie season, how he had to adjust mentally to his role in the NFL, playing against fellow Wisconsin Badgers JJ Watt for the first time, having Philip Rivers as his first NFL QB, and how former Buffalo QB Frank Reich is preparing his time for the Bills in their Wild Card matchup. Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss if the Bears have any chance whatsoever to upset the Saints in their Wild Card matchup, why the Browns will beat the Steelers despite their Covid outbreak, who should start for the Rams against the Seahawks and if the Dolphins regret drafting Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert, and why Bills QB Josh Allen is the NFL’s Mandalorian. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the Redskins being an 8-point home underdog is pure craziness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Eagles Center Jason Kelce’s explanation of what happened on the sideline when Nate Sudfeld replaced Jalen Hurts in their season finale. Rich reacts to Trevor Lawrence officially declaring for the NFL Draft with one last Jets lamentation on missing out on the Clemson QB. Alabama QB Mac Jones and Rich discuss his Cinderella season that nearly earned him the Heisman Trophy, what he learned while backing up Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, his appreciation of Tim Tebow’s stellar collegiate career, and what he did that time in practice that caused Nick Saban to yell at him for ten minutes. Rich previews the truly super matchups in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend and wraps up the hour revisiting a very touchy subject among the show’s cast and crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders and Rich discuss what it was like playing a full NFL season amid the Covid-19 pandemic, how head coach Sean Payton expertly handled all the adversity thrown at the team, if star RB and WR Alvin Kamara and Michael Smith will play this weekend vs the Bears, why Eagles’ head coach Dough Pederson wasn’t entirely wrong to tank vs Washington, and his reaction to former teammate Aqib Talib’s successful transition to the broadcast booth. Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis and Rich discuss his difficulty in accepting the end of the Patriots’ dynasty, why he still roots for Tom Brady, and his new CBS All Access show ‘Coyote,’ Rich wraps up the hour previewing the big Titans-Ravens wild card matchup this weekend, and revisits some great memories from his college days between Michigan and the Miami Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news including notes on Jerry Jones’ comment son Dak Prescott’s next contract, the Redskins possibly using a QB platoon this weekend, Frank Gore’s NFL future, the Heisman Trophy odds, and more. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss how Justin Fields’ draft stock compares to that of Trevor Lawrence, what the Jets could do with the #2 pick in the NFL Draft, Alabama’s embarrassment of riches when it comes to NFL talent, how the Bama/Ohio State title game plays out, if Urban Meyer would be a good fit as the Chargers next head coach, and why the Eagles tanking was an example of poor execution. The guys and callers wrap up the hour debating Brockman on whether Craig Biggio is worthy of his Hall of Fame status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the news that Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski and four others testing positive for Covid-19 and will be unavailable for their upcoming wildcard game against the Steelers. Rich recaps the aftermath of the Eagles tanking controversy including his reaction to Giants’ head coach Joe Judge ripping his NFC East rivals. NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his memories of the 49ers incredible wildcard game comeback in 2003 vs the New York Giants, the Eagles’ controversial benching of Jalen Hurts in their season finale against Washington, why Giants HC Joe Judge was out of line in ripping his division rivals, his reaction to the Browns losing head coach Kevin Stefanski for their wildcard game vs the Steelers due to Covid-19, the key matchups in the NFL’s Super Wildcard Weekend games. Rich wraps up the hour debating a caller on the merits of Giants head coach Joe Judge’s criticism of the Eagles’ tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoice

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his team’s resilience to win the NFC East this season, Alex Smith’s “triumphant” return to the NFL after that devastating leg injury he suffered two seasons ago, why Washington released former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, his reaction to seeing the Eagles benching of Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in their regular-season finale, and how rookie DE Chase Young compares to Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Rich recaps the Cowboys’ woeful 6-10 season and why coaches continuously make bad decisions when it comes time to throw/not throw the red challenge flag, (timestamp) and breaks down the Jets’ draft options after losing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes. Rich wraps up the hour discussing why tanking in the NFL can be a good thing if you’re looking ahead to the future instead of living in the moment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bruce Feldman of FOX Sports and The Athletic and Rich discuss why the Texas Longhorns fired head coach Tom Herman, which former NFL head coaches are being considered to replace Steve Sarkisian as Alabama’s next Offensive Coordinator, why Jim Harbaugh to the Chargers is a real possibility, if Iowa State’s Matt Campbell or Northwestern’s Pat Fitzgerald could make the jump to the NFL coaching ranks, why the College Football Playoff is destined for expansion, Ohio State’s chances vs Alabama in the National Championship Game, and if his FOX Sports co-hort Urban Meyer will be re-joining the coaching ranks with the Jaguars.\Rich previews the Buccaneers vs Washington wildcard game and explains how the 7-9 WFT can upset Tom Brady and company. In his Overreaction Monday segment Rich Eisen reacts to the NFL’s trending topics including the Bucs chances to reach the Super Bowl as a wildcard team, if this was Aaron Rodgers best season ever, if Justin Herbert makes the Chargers HC opening the most attractive, and much more!

Rich kicks off the hour recapping how the NFL playoff picture shook out after Week 17 including the Eagles’ controversial decision to bench Jalen Hurts for 3rd stringer Nate Sudfeld in a game that decided the NFC East champion.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss if the Eagles tanked it in their season finale vs the Washington Football Team by benching Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld, if the NFL can fix its tanking problem, the chances Urban Meyer takes the Jaguars head coaching job, who the Jets will target as their next head coach (Jim Harbaugh??), why the Chargers fired head coach Anthony Lynn, and what making the playoffs means for Mitch Trubisky’s future as the Bears’ starting QB. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why Urban Meyer and Ohio State’s Ryan Day might want to think twice about making the jump to the NFL to coach the Jaguars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best Of The Rich Eisen Show featuring Travis Kelce, Billy Gardell, and Jed York. Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best Of The Rich Eisen Show featuring Bob Costas, Jon Hamm, and CC Sabathia. Thank you to today's sponsors: Amazon Prime = Watch NFL Football Live on Prime Video. Visit https://www.amazon.com/amazonprime  Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Best Of The Rich Eisen Show featuring Jeff Monken, Rich Gannon, and Frank Reich.  Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long and Rich discuss why the Jaguars will win in Week 16 and put the Jets back in the driver’s seat to land Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, why Sam Darnold could still find success in New York, why Jets Head Coach Adam Gase still has a job, and the mindset of players over very, very bad teams. Actor/comedian/musician Craig Robinson and Rich discuss his new FOX show ‘The Masked Dancer,” his Bulls fan reaction to the ‘Last Dance’ Michael Jordan documentary, the unforgettable basketball scene from ‘The Office,’ how hilarious a Dunder Mifflin zoom call would be, and which ‘Office’ cast member was the easiest to crack up while filming. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down all the playoff clinching scenarios for NFL Week 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In his Overreaction Tuesday segment Rich weighs in on what the Jets should do if they only get the #2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, if he’d take Jalen Hurts over Tua Tagovailoa, if the Rams embarrassing loss to the previously winless Jets was the worst of his career, if the Cowboys could actually make the playoffs, and more! Cy Young Award-winning pitcher CC Sabathia and Rich discuss the heart issues that led to his dramatic weight loss, his baseball journey from his grandmother’s backyard to a possible spot in the Hall of Fame, who are the most talented players he saw during his playing days, if the Astros cheated vs the Yankees in the 2019 ALCS, his new HBO documentary, and why he’s semi-panicked about his beloved Raiders. Colts Head Coach Frank Reich and Rich discuss facing a desperate Steelers team in Week 16, what Philip Rivers has brought to Indianapolis, his team’s mindset for the last two games of the season, his reaction to Carson Wentz’s benching in Philadelphia, and more!  Learn more about yo

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the “desperate” Steelers Monday Night Football loss to the woeful Bengals, and explains why he’s counting on Jaguars’ QB Gardner Minshew to keep his Trevor Lawrence-to-the-Jets dream alive. Hall of Fame DB Rod Woodson and Rich discuss the way-too-soon passing of Steelers legend Kevin Greene, Pittsburgh’s concerning 3-game losing streak after starting the season 11-0, why the Bills could top the Chiefs in the AFC this season, why the Packers are the class of the NFC, and what nugget of life wisdom advice he once gave Rich. Rich wraps up the hour recapping how he was masterfully trolled by Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, Reggie Jackson and others on his GameDay Morning NFL Network show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices