REShow: Jeff Darlington - Hour 1 (06-16-21)

Rich reacts to the massive viewership ratings for the Cowboys vs Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, weighs in on the Eagles’ chances to right the ship in Week 14 against a banged-up Chargers squad, and reveals his brand-new NFL Power Rankings with three new entries and a new team at #1. Thursday Night Football analyst Andrew Whitworth and Rich preview the pivotal Dallas Cowboys vs Detroit Lions TNF showdown and its massive playoff implications, weighs in on the Rams and Seahawks in the highly-competitive NFC West, which dark horse teams could make a surprise Super Bowl run, the Kansas City Chiefs’ uncertain playoff chances, if the Chicago Bears or Green Bay Packers are the best team in the NFC North, Joe Burrow’s odds to lead the Cincinnati Bengals to the postseason, and Lane Kiffin’s hiring by his alma mater LSU. Rich reacts to the latest press conference by Giants GM Joe Schoen amid New York’s woeful 2-win season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich weighs in on the latest College Football Playoff rankings and how Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU and the intrigue surrounding Rebels OC Charlie Weis Jr. might have impacted the rankings. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich how the New England Patriots are getting MVP-level play out of 2nd-year QB Drake Maye, how Caleb Williams can get even better under new Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson, breaks down the reasons behind the Indianapolis Colts’ recent offensive slump, and previews Week 14’s top games including Cowboys vs Lions, Packers vs Bears, Steelers vs Ravens, Bengals vs Bills, Chiefs vs Texans, and Eagles vs Chargers. Rich and the guys weigh in on Bill Belichick and New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft being named as finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich weighs in on the “insane” terms of Lane Kiffin’s new contract with LSU that shows how desperate college programs are to land big name coaches. WWE Superstar Seth Rollins joins Rich in-studio where he gloats over the surprising success of his beloved Bears this season, what new head coach Ben Johnson has meant to Chicago, predicts how the rest of the Bears’ season will unfold, updates the status of his shoulder injury, and joins the guys in saying what gift they would bestow to certain NFL teams and players. Rich and the guys react to Kansas City Chiefs HC Andy Reid’s odd choice of words to get his point across in a recent interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Pro Football Hall of Famer Jim Kelly and Rich discuss his longtime battle with cancer and the charity work he does to find a cure, the Buffalo Bills’ playoffs outlook, and shares his favorite memories from those AFC dynasty teams of the 90’s on and off the field. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the rebirth of the Patriots under Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye, the sorry state of the Minnesota Vikings’ QB room, Joe Burrow’s chances to take the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs, how much the Detroit Lions miss former OC and current Chicago Bears HC Ben Johnson, and if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning should enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Rich comments on what’s at stake for Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers as they head down the critical stretch run of the NFL season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich offers up some advice to QB Jaxson Dart who some big (and unnecessary) hits in his return from concussion in the New York Giants MNF loss to the Patriots. ESPN ‘SportsCenter’ host Scott Van Pelt and Rich share their favorite memories of and discuss the lasting impact of their late colleague Stuart Scott, discuss which is the best team in the NFL right now, and which dark horse teams could make some noise and go on a deep run if they reach the playoffs. Rich recaps the New England Patriots improving to an NFL-best 11-2 with their Monday Night Football win over the New York Giants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich recaps the San Francisco 49ers Week 13 win over the Browns, and Auntie Jackie from Virginia calls in to offer her spot-on assessment of Shedeur Sanders’ latest start for Cleveland, and explains why (for his own selfish reasons perhaps???) the Cincinnati Bengals’ playoff hopes are still alive with the return of Joe Burrow. Rich reacts to the Carolina Panthers improving to 6-5 on the year with a Week 13 upset over the Los Angels Rams sparked by forcing 3 turnovers by Matthew Stafford. The guys weigh in on the Browns’ en masse bashing of WR Jauan Jennings’ crossing-the-line trash talk in San Francisco’s win, just a week after the 49ers WR was punched in the nether region by Panthers DB Tre’von Moehrig. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich weighs in on the Denver Broncos’ overtime win over the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football, how Justin Herbert’s surgery on his non-throwing hand could impact the Los Angeles Chargers’ playoff hopes, and if we’re likely to see the Kansas City Chiefs on the outside looking in when the postseason rolls around. Michigan alum Rich reacts to the end of the Wolverines’ 4-game winning streak to Ohio State and offers up a Mea Culpa to Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. Rich and the guys debate what’s more insufferable: Mike Del Tufo trolling “insufferable” Michigan Fans or Del Tufo being insufferable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich weighs in on the Steelers dropping to 6-6 on the season after falling 26-7 to the Buffalo Bills in a game that featured Pittsburgh fans chanting “fire Tomlin.” Rich comments on the “stupid” spectacle of Lane Kiffin jilting Ole Miss to take the LSU head coaching job, and reacts to the Ben Johnson’s Chicago Bears rising to the 1-seed in the NFC after spanking the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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