Hour 2: ‘What’s More Likely,’ plus NFL Insider Tom Pelissero

Rich begins the hour announcing the details of this year’s RunRichRun campaign what will be even bigger and better after having to be rescheduled from its normal time during the NFL Combine. FOX Sports NFL Draft Analyst Joel Klatt and Rich discuss the assessment of the 2019 QB draft class including his then-criticism of the Giants’ selection of Daniel Jones, how Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith can be a successful NFL wideout despite being only 166 lbs, who the 49ers could be targeting with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft, why he rates Ohio State QB Justin Fields as the 2nd-best QB in the draft, and why North Dakota State QB Trey Lance is high on draft boards despite having limited reps as a starter at a small school.  Rich reacts to Jaguars GM Trent Baalke revealing that he’s received calls about teams possibly trading up to the #1 overall slot which begs the question: how many first round picks would it take for the Jags to pass up on drafting Trevor Lawrence?   Rich wraps up the hour revealing his recent dream involving Notre Dame Head Coach Brian Kelly, Bobby Petrino…and Dan Patrick??? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the latest surrounding the 49ers options in the NFL Draft with whisperings telling him the 49ers are now leaning toward drafting North Dakota State’s Trey Lance. Rich reacts to the latest less-than-inspiring press conference from new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni who might have inadvertently started a QB controversy between Jalen Hurts and Joe Flacco. ‘Men in Blazers’ co-host Roger Bennett tells Rich why he’s so giddy and happy about the collapse of the European Super League, how the massive revolt by English Premier League fans led to the ESL’s disintegration, and if the 6 teams that initially defected from the EPL will ever be forgiven by English fans. Rich and TJ Jefferson end the hour with a heated debate on which team has had more to brag about over the last 25 years: the Jets or Cowboys? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss their Sports Emmy nominations and getting swole for a Muscle & Fitness photo shoot, why he’s praying for the 49ers to drop a bomb on the NFL Draft and select Florida TE Kyle Pitts with the #3 pick, and why the Bengals deciding between taking a lineman to protect Joe Burrow or a WR like Ja’Marr Chase equates with him deciding between getting a new 80” TV for his home or fixing some broken down steps leading up to his house. Rich reacts to the fan backlash that saw Chelsea and other teams back out of the proposed European Super League and if the ESL is even viable anymore. Rich reacts to Steph Curry’s RIDICULOUS month of April so far and explains why the Warriors guard might be the most relatable superstar in all of sports. Rich wraps up the hour reflecting on his Best Studio Host Sports Emmy nomination and gives thanks and appreciation for all those working behind-the-scenes who played a role in making that happen. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ESPN’s Monday Night Football Analyst Louis Riddick and Rich discuss which QB the 49ers could take with the 3rd pick in the NFL Draft, why he’s an unabashed “big fan” for North Dakota State QB Trey Lance, if Mac Jones was a one-year wonder at Alabama of if he’s truly an elite NFL QB prospect, and why the Falcons will have a very tough decision to make with the #4 pick. (timestamp).      In the face of the proposed European Soccer Super League, Rich and the guys present the ten teams each one of them would choose to start an NFL Super League here in the United States. (timestamp).    Rich wraps up the hour discussing the overwhelming negative fan reaction to the European Super League and what possible defections could mean for the survival of the English Premier League.(timestamp).    And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour reflecting on the uproar caused in Europe by the proposed creation of a soccer Super League, and explains why something similar could happen here in the United States. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Dolphins, who originally held the #3 pick in the NFL Draft but traded out of that pick then back up to #6, now want to trade out of THAT pick, if Mac Jones, Trey Lance, or Justin Fields will be the pick for the 49ers at #3, how a financial settlement with Deshaun Watson’s accusers could impact which team he plays for next, the draft day storyline that is getting overlooked, and Mike Tomlin’s Steelers’ contract extension. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour recapping a pre-show conversation that involved RJ trolling Rich (intentionally or unintentionally) about Yankees-killer Luis Gonzales. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ESPN Draft Expert Todd McShay tells Rich why the 49ers will take Alabama QB Mac Jones with the 3rd pick in the draft but SHOULD take North Dakota State’s Trey Lance instead, why he gave Kyle Pitts the highest pre-draft grade of any tight end in the last 20 years, why Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith will be the first wide receiver to come off the board on draft night, how teams like the Chargers and Patriots could benefit from an early run on quarterbacks, and what the Jets would be getting in drafting Clemson RB Travis Etienne.  Chris Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports, including a report on the Jets possibly not taking Zach Wilson with the #2 overall pick in the NFL Draft which triggers Rich’s “Jets Insecurity.” Rich reacts to Zion Williamson’s postgame sound bite where the Pelicans F GLOWINGLY gushed about how much he likes playing in Madison Square Garden which leads Rich very close to a Knicks/Dolan Wormhole. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing Drew Brees’ Instagram post extoling the virtues of a GRILLED peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich begins the hour breaking down the proposed new soccer Super League that would be comprised of the top Premier League teams, AC Milan, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid and others, and what the impact would be on existing European leagues and the FIFA World Cup. ‘Men in Blazers’ Co-Host Roger Bennett and Rich discuss the “seismic” changes coming to international soccer in the face of the proposed Super League, if fans in England and Europe will boycott the new league if it destroys their old, beloved leagues, if we’ll see top German clubs like FC Bayern Munich round out the proposed new league and why Liverpool could be the linchpin in determining the fate of European football.  Rich wraps up the hour taking calls and discussing the possibility the top college football teams in the country would ever break off from the NCAA to form their own “super league” like the top soccer clubs in Europe are getting set to do And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the announcement that quarterback Alex Smith has retired, and reflects on the former #1 overall draft pick’s rollercoaster NFL career that culminated with a brave return to the field after a devastating broken leg that earned him Comeback Player of the Year honors.  Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the big news in Europe with the proposed formation of a soccer Super League and if we’d ever see NFL teams secede like that, the intrigue surrounding the 49ers and what they do with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft, if Bill Belichick and the Patriots could move up in the draft to take a QB, if the Broncos, Bears or WFT could jockey for position in the draft to select a quarterback, Alex Smith’s future now that he’s retired from the NFL, if the Falcons should select Florida TE Kyle Smith or draft their quarterback of the future,  Rich wraps up the hour reacting to Trevor Lawrence defending his comments that were perceived as a lack of love for and commitment to football, and how much better he could be if the soon-to-be-Jags QB ever gets a chip on his shoulder. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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