Hour 1: Patriots and Jets are Going Opposite Directions, plus Terrell Suggs In-Studio

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down Bill Belichick’s VERY busy (and expensive) day signing just about every NFL free agent in sight and what it means for the Patriots’ 2021 fortunes. The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss why the Patriots have been big spenders in the free agent market so far, what all the Pats’ new acquisitions mean for Cam Newton’s status as the team’s starting quarterback, if the Steelers can bounce back from their disappointing finish to their 2020 season after an 11-0 start, if and when the Seahawks will eventually move on from Russell Wilson, the latest in the Deshaun Watson-Texans standoff, and why we could see a lot of experienced QB’s on the unemployment line. Rich wraps up the hour breaking news that TJ Jefferson will “come on down” to be a conteste on ‘The Price Is Right.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL free agency moves, Joel Embiid’s knee injury that will keep the Sixers’ big man out a couple of weeks, what might be Ben Roethlisberger’s greatest accomplishment, the Vegas betting favorites to win the NCAA Tournament, and reaction to news that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will square off twice this year to unify the heavyweight title. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss Drew Brees’ retirement and the legacy of the Saints’ legend, how the 6-foot-tall Brees changed the opinion of NFL decision-makers about shorter quarterbacks which paved the way for QB’s like Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray, why Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence still has room for improvement, Alex Smith’s options going forward after his WFT release, and which actors were cast for his upcoming biopic ‘American Underdog.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich begins the hour examining Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract and the importance of quarterbacks being flexible with their deals for the betterment of their teams. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich react to the usually-stingy Patriots suddenly becoming free agency big spenders, what the Saints' quarterback options are following Drew Brees’ retirement, if the Bears are more likely to trade for Russell Wilson or run it back with Mitchell Trubisky, why Russell Wilson wants more control over the Seahawks’ offense and a possible timeline for a possible trade of the disgruntled QB, which remaining free agents will take priority for the defending champion Buccaneers, and the Jets' approach in rebuilding their team via the draft or trading for Deshaun Watson. Rich and the guys debate which NFL team has the best Big Three QB/RB/WR combo. To celebrate Daylight Savings Time’s return, Rich and the guys wrap up the hour listing the current sports stories they wish they could spring ahead on to find out how it all plays out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Drew Brees FIIIINALLY announcing his retirement from the NFL after a storied 20-year career, and how his lasting impact on New Orleans extends far beyond the playing field. ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas tells Rich his reaction to the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee's choices for this year’s tournament field, which #1 seed has the best chance to win the national championship, Duke’s up-and-down season and the Blue Devils’ unfamiliar role as March Madness underdogs, his reaction to Michigan State selling the naming rights of their men’s basketball team, and why he’s 100% confident in 100% of his picks to win each Tournament game. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down Aaron Jones re-signing with the Packers and what it means to Green Bay’s fortunes on the field when it comes to Aaron Rodgers’ mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We all "start" somewhere. But, the road of life takes us all in different directions. Some achieve stardom, fame and fortune quickly. Others must grind their way to the top and take the long road to success. Listen each week as veteran broadcaster Rich Eisen sits down with the biggest names in entertainment, sports, business and beyond to find out the answer to the question..."How did it all start for you?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Maalis 20211min

NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter and Rich discuss how committed the Texans are to keeping Deshaun Watson on the Texans, a possible timeline for a Watson trade, which teams could be bidding against each other for the disgruntled QB, and what Watson’s endgame is and why we haven’t heard from him yet with a hint that there could be a camera crew documenting the whole situation. Rich and the guys discuss the Deshaun Watson-Texans standoff and how it could get really ugly at some point down the road. Chris Brockman runs down the latest news in the sports world including Patrick Mahomes restructuring his contract, the Texans adding a running back, and a red flag from Trey Lance’s pro day. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shaving off his combover for charity and if that puts him in the Bald Brotherhood club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Maalis 202154min

NFL Network analyst Bucky Brooks and Rich discuss if the Patriots could be in the market for a quarterback in this year’s NFL Draft, how the top quarterbacks in the draft compare, if the Jets should stick with Sam Darnold or draft his replacement and why the Falcons should draft Justin Fields to supplant Matt Ryan as their QB, which stellar player in the draft is being overlooked and undervalued, why the Dolphins should be patient with Tua Tagovailoa, and the Bears’ best option at quarterback if they can’t land Russell Wilson (the answer WILL surprise you.) NBC Sports Boston’s Tom Curran tells Rich why he’s not surprised AT ALL by Tom Brady’s success with Tampa Bay, Bill Belichick’s philosophy with the QB positing in New England going forward, why New England can’t afford to give up picks in order to move up in the NFL Draft, and how new Texans GM Nick Caserio will ultimately have to deal with the Deshaun Watson situation. Rich wraps up the hour explain why he things the Cowboys will be vastly improved in the 2021 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Maalis 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Tom Brady’s contract extension that frees up $19 Million in cap space for the Buccaneers, Cam Newton re-signing with the Patriots and a debate with Pats fan Chris Brockman who is NOT down with that move. Rich reacts to Knicks legend Patrick Ewing being ‘accosted’ by MSG security and takes a shocking tack in siding with James Dolan in this case. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and Rich discuss his bracketology method, if Virginia will be able to make the NCAA Tournament after having to bow out of the ACC Tourney due to Covid-19, how the NCAA will react if any tourney teams have to withdraw due to a coronavirus outbreak, which teams likely to earn #1 seeds and which teams might be on the outside looking in, and his new book “Bracketology: March Madness, College Basketball and the Creation of a National Obsession.’ Rich, a University of Michigan alum, weighs in on Michigan State selling its hoops team naming rights so that they’re now officially called “MSU Spartans presented by Rocket Mortgage.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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