The Rich Eisen Show

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Cowboys slim pickings when it comes to choosing their starting quarterback against the unbeaten Steelers this week (7:42). Seahawks linebacker Bobby Wagner and Rich discuss what one of his early-morning lifting routines is like, what Seattle still needs to prove on the defensive side of the ball, Jamal Adams’ fit with the team’s competitive mindset, bridging the gap from the Legion of Boom teams to the current era of players, why the sky is the limit for WR DK Metcalf, and if Seattle is the best team in the NFC (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the Packers were smart not to give up a 2nd round pick for Texans WR Will Fuller, and the guys debate of former Bears DB/Kick Returner extraordinaire is Hall of Fame worthy (40:28).  Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his battle with cancer, Dwayne Haskins’ future as Washington’s starting QB, and the team’s chances to win the weak NFC East(2:13). Chris Brockman’s news report includes updates on a possible expansion of the NFL playoff field this season, the latest trade rumors, covid updates on Clemson’s Trevor Lawrence and the Wisconsin outbreak, and if Mookie Betts was deserving of his NL MVP finalist status, (23:38). The guys wrap up the hour breaking down just how remarkable it is that 76-year-old Tony LaRussa is coming out of retirement to manage the White Sox (44:07).   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

Tampa Bay Times reporter Rick Stroud and Rich break down the Buccaneers MNF win over the Giants, the impact of Antonio Brown’s addition to the Bucs, Tom Brady’s comfort level after two months of play, how Tampa will utilize AB in their offense, and Bruce Arians’ ‘unique” facemask set up on Monday Night Football (2:52). Former NFL front office exec Scott Pioli and Rich discuss Gronk’s return from retirement, Bill Belichick’s excuses for the Patriots current predicament, if the Patriots should be sellers at the trade deadline, why the Dolphins made the right move going to Tua Tagovailoa, what the Bears can do about their muddled QB situation, why Miami is poised for long-term success, and why the Jets shouldn’t ‘Tank for Trevor” (26:18). In his ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on Kyler Murray and the Cardinals, the Raiders playoff chances, and a radical proposal involving Cam Newton, Bill Belichick and Jimmy Garoppolo (44:36).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business sys

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth break down of the Buccaneers’ win over the Giants on Monday Night Football, and a message to Giants fans who are wringing their hands over Daniel Jones’ inconsistency (5:28). Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the big election day, how the Saints season is going so far, if talented-bit-troubled WR Michael Thomas will return this week, what he expects when facing Tom Brady and Antonio Brown, what happened in that crazy incident with Bears WR Javon Wims, how he’s helping feed the needy this Thanksgiving and how you too can donate, the message of his “Black Boys” documentary, the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry, and what it’s been like returning to New Orleans this season (20:40). Rich and the guys wrap up the our discussion Bill Belichick’s explanation/excuses for the Patriots current predicament (43:47).   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. Vis

Rich launches into a lamentation (no, not on the Jets) on the latest disappointment by his beloved Michigan Wolverines football program, (3:01). Rich and the guys dissect the Bears-Saints “spitting” allegations along with the latest injury updates and trade news from the NFL, (22:21). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich reacts to the latest NFL hot takes including the Steelers, Cam Newton’s starting status, Dolphins playoff chances, and much more (38:55).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the hour recapping the latest NFL trades, and a recap of the Chargers blowing yet another double-digit lead, this time a 21-point advantage over the Broncos, and why Russell Wilson and DK Metcalf make up the NFL’s best QB/WR tandem and why Wilson is the MVP frontrunner, (5:01). ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore and Rich discuss him calling his son’s trick play for Boston College vs #1 Clemson Saturday, why Dabo Swinney’s team will be just fine with true freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei, and when we can expect a new season of ABC’s crazy-fun competition show ‘Holey Moley’ that he co-hosts with Rob Riggle (21:16). Rich wraps up the hour explaining why parents everywhere hate when Daylight Savings Time ends, the annoying jingle his daughter sings during the scary moments of scary movies, and if you’re down with Candy Corn or nah? (41:46).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choic

Rich kicks of the week recapping the Cowboys latest lost, this on at the hands of NFC East rival Eagles, and the Steelers remaining unbeaten after taking down AFC North rival Ravens, and why the Bears offense continues to be the NFL’s most maddening, (1:21). Pro Football Talks Mike Florio and Rich discuss the impact of Ravens S Marlon Humphrey’s positive Covid-19 test, if we’ll see any big NFL Trade Deadline deals, if Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid the Jets at all costs, why the Dolphins future is bright even if Tua Tagovailoa doesn’t pan out, and how the Covid crisis and possible social unrest surrounding the 2020 election could impact the NFL (24:03). Rich wraps up the hour commenting on Tua Tagovailoa’s debut and why the Dolphins are looking like a formidable team all of a sudden (46:18).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN’s Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss the beginning of the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa era, if the Miami Heat should make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo, and if Rich is, as accused, stealing ideas from Stugotz (1:38). Actor Omari Hardwick joins the show to promote his new horror flick ‘Spell,” discuss his playing days as a defensive back for the University of Georgia, if former Bulldog teammate Hines Ward deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his successful leap from athlete to entertainer (22:11). In their Higher Register Tepid Takes segment, Rich and the Guys give their quasi-endorsements on Tom Brady’s Super Bowl chances, the Cowboys under 3rd-string QB Ben DiNucci, and the Eagles odds to win the NFC East with a winning record. Brockman offers up his Sneaky Good Games for NFL Week 8 with a bonus college game thrown in, and Rich predicts his Unlockiest Lock of the Week between the Bears and Saints (42:57).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Le

Rich offers up his top Under-the-Radar Games for NFL Week 8 that include the Jets-Chiefs, Raiders-Browns, and Colts-Lions, (14:07). Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler and Rich discuss the Rays’ controversial removal of Blake Snell that likely cost Tampa Bay Game 6 of the World Series, his reaction to Justin Turner’s positive Covid-19 test and subsequent celebration controversy, how Clayton Kershaw helped him become a successful big game pitcher, and his ownership stake in Kentucky Derby winner Authentic (20:49). Rich wraps up the our discussing why Tom Brady would go out on a limb (again) for talented-but-troubled WR Antonio Brown (43:50).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the Falcons’ much-needed win over the Panthers (5:19). FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence contracting the Covid-19 virus, the Covid outbreak at Wisconsin, if Nebraska truly wants to be in the Big Ten still, and who would win if the split National Champions from 1997, Nebraska and Michigan, played (22:34).    Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Chris Brockman breaks down the latest news and notes in the NFL, and the White Sox hiring of Tony La Russa as their new manager…(10:31). NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss Andy Dalton’s status for Week 8 after suffering a brutal concussion last week, if the Cowboys regret hiring Mike McCarthy in the wake of their stumbling start to the season, if the Patriots could be sellers at the NFL trade deadline, how soon before Dez Bryant suits up for the Ravens, how close Antonio Brown came to signing with the Seahawks instead of the Buccaneers, and the impact of positive Covid tests on their Week 8 games (21:26). Rich and the guys take a taste test of the new Josh’s Jacks cereal from Bills QB Josh Allen (39:50) and wrap up the hour taking calls on viewers’ biggest pizza pet peeves (42:48).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Rich starts the hour recapping the latest in the Justin Turner/World Series Covid controversy (timestamp). Rich and the guys dig into a “worst crimes against” pizza discussion (00:48) followed by a breakdown on why Tua Tagovailoa will soon lead the Dolphins back to relevance (12:07). Hall of Fame announcer Bob Costas and Rich discuss why analytics, though helpful and important, sometimes run the game of baseball, reaction to what MLB should do in reaction to Justin Turner’s World Series Game 6 Covid controversy, the incredible ending to Game 4 and the emergence of Randy Arozarena (21:22). Rich wraps up the hour professing his love for his favorite cereal, the long-discontinued Product 19 (42:28).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Rich kicks off the hour updating the latest NFL news involving Covid-positive tests from the Giants and Chargers, and previews the Week 8 Thursday night NFC South matchup between the Falcons and Panthers (2:03). Eagles Head Coach Doug Pederson and Rich discuss how he’ll prepare to face the Cowboys’ 3rd-string QB Ben Dinucci, how injuries have impacted Philly’s season so far, how the team plans to utilize the athleticism of rookie QB Jalen Hurts in their offense, how unprecedented the NFC East has been this season, how Carson Wentz can bounce back from a shaky start to the season, and the development of his team’s young receivers (19:58). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour with a Cowboys QB’s for Dummies lesson on Who Is Ben DiNucci (48:11).   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

Bill QB Josh Allen joins the show to discuss how he got his own brand of cereal, if the Bills can tople the Patriots from their long-standing AFC East perch, why Buffalo’s offense has struggled of late, reveals just how far he can throw a football (hint: a LONG way), and his relationship with Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly (2:39). Actor Carl Weathers and Rich discuss the new season of ‘The Mandalorian,’ what is time as a Raiders linebacker was like, how he landed his role on ‘The Mandalorian,’ and how his career has spanned tackling Larry Czonka to working with Steven Spielberg to his iconic Chubbs Peterson role in Adam Sandler’s ‘Happy Gilmore’ (20:40). Rich and Brockman debate if Boston misses Mookie Betts or Tom Brady more, and how Bears head coach Matt Nagy and QB Nick Foles can get back on the same page (40:29).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Chris Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updates the NFL trade deadline moves, the status of the Nebraska-Wisconsin football game this week in the face fo the Badgers’ covid outbreak, and how the Sixers are shaking up their front office (2:11). Packers WR Davante Adams and Rich discuss his mindset on days when he has a monster game, the lack of respect for the Packers WR corps, how his injuries have actually helped Green Bay, how Aaron Rodgers propels him to greatness, and the All-Pro QB’s mindset coming into the season, and his reaction to DK Metcalf’s epic run-down to ruin Budda Baker’s pick six dreams (15:21). Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brand reveals to Rich his awesome Halloween costume this year, why the Bears offense is stuck in neutral, previews the Steelers vs Ravens in Week 8, makes a daring prediction about Tua Tagovailoa’s starting debut against the Rams, names the best Joaquin Phoenix performance, and says if Mark Sanchez or Daniel Jones had the m

Rich opens the hour with his take on Justin Turner’s “disturbing” postgame celebration with Dodgers teammates despite his positive Covid-19 test earlier in Game 6 (1:33). Rich also weighs in on Rays’ manager Kevin Cash removing Blake Snell in the 5th inning despit his domination to that point, and if today’s managers rely too much on analytics (15:03). ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan and Rich breakdown the timeline surrounding Justin Turner’s positive Covid test in the middle of the World Series Game 6, why Turner was celebrating maskless with his team after the Dodgers win, what would have played out of the series had been pushed to a Game 7, and if the Rays relied too much on analytics when pulling Blake Snell even though he was dominating (27:13).  Thank you to today's sponsor: 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

Hall of Fame hockey announcer Mike “Doc” Emrick and Rich discuss where he was during Kirk Gibson’s historic 1988 World Series home run, calling play-by-play for historic sports moments, how announcers prepare for big games, why he chose to retire at the peak of his abilities, and his new book and advice he has for those entering the sports broadcasting industry (2:19). Actor Mark Strong calls the show from London where he’s filming his Spectrum Original show ‘Temple’ to discuss the show’s new season, his Arsenal English Premier League rooting interests, how American sporting events are much different than those in England, and what it was like filming the visually groundbreaking Best Picture-nominated ‘1917’ (22:47). Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news from the world of sports including updated NFL injury items, why the Seahawks are getting thinner at RB, how The Masters will be mixing in some College Football this year, and the covid-19 impact on the Wisconsin QB depth chart (43:57).   Than

Rich previews Game 6 of the Dodgers-Rays World Series, and discuss the if the big problems with the 2-4 Cowboys are fixable (00:46). The guys discuss the eminent return of Panthers RB Christian McCaffrey and its fantasy football implications (9:04). Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph and Rich discuss the state of Notre Dame football and how much validity there is to the movie “Rudy,” if the Vikes and embattled QB Kirk Cousins can turn around their season after a 1-5 start, the return of RB Dalvin Cook and the emergence of rooke WR Justin Jefferson, and why he’s auctioning off his customized Polaris Slingshot for charity (19:57 ). The hour wraps up with Rich and the guys discussing where they land on their respective household pecking orders, and why you shouldn’t insult the Jets to Rich despite the fact that they stink on ice (44:38).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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.c

Rich kicks off the hour with a thorough breakdown of the Bears getting dominated on Monday Night Football by the Rams including a look at why Chicago’s QB play continues to struggle, why the 5-2 Rams are being overlooked, and some “Punters are People Too” love for Rams’ P Johnny Hekker who pinned the Bears deep in their own territory all night long (3:24). Rich and the guys react to Jerry Jones’ latest memorable sound bite when questioned about a possible Cowboys leadership void in the locker room, (26:47). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment, Rich weighs in on the Dolphins promising future, why the Texans got fleeced in the DeAndre Hopkins trade, why the NFC playoff seedings could lead to a lot of controversy and outrage, and why the Cowboys need to make a big move to land a big time quarterback to salvage their season (33:23). The guys wrap up the hour discussing if the Cowboys should throw in the towel on this season and focus on rebuilding in 2021 (45:21).    Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = No

Rich recaps an exciting weekend in College Football including the season-ending injury to all-world Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle, Justin Field’s impressive game vs Nebraska, and his reaction to an all-time thrilling/controversial end the epic Penn State-Indiana game(4:16). Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey and Rich discuss Washington Football Team’s domination of the Cowboys, the inspiration for his new book “Greenlights,” the biggest risk he ever took that could have cost him his career, if we’ll ever see him revive his Rust Cole ‘True Detective’ role, and why the old axiom that common sense isn’t so common is commonly true (21:29). Rich wraps up the hour with a salute to Washington head coach Ron Rivera on his completion of his chemotherapy, and a thorough roundup of the latest NFL injury news (44:50).   Thank you to today's sponsor: 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