The Rich Eisen Show

Saints Head Coach Sean Payton and Rich discuss how different this year’s draft was due to limitations because of Covid-19 restrictions, reveals which player New Orleans wanted to trade up into the top ten to draft, why the team’s QB competition might not be limited to just Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill, what impressed him about Ian Book that led to the Saints drafting the Notre Dame QB, if he and the other Competition Committee members will ever get rid of the NFL’s controversial End Zone/Pylon Fumble Rule, and his reaction to Kevin James portraying him in the forthcoming Netflix movie ‘Home Team.’      Rich and TJ recap his ‘Price Is Right’ appearance with a THOROUGH breakdown of his “number of mind-boggling mistakes” that culminated with him overbidding in the final Showcase Showdown. 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 recapping the latest in the Aaron Rodgers-Packers saga and a detailed story in the Athletic spelling out why the deep rift between Rogers and the team’s GM Brian Gutekunst could mean the reigning MVP has played his last game for Green Bay.   Chargers Head Coach Brandon Staley and Rich discuss his first draft for Los Angeles and why the team is ecstatic with landing Northwestern OT Rashawn Slater in the 1st Round, why the Bolts were equally ecstatic to draft FSU cornerback Asante Samuel Jr. in the 2nd Round along with their other players in their highly-regarded draft class, bonding a firm relationship with budding superstar QB Justin Herbert, and his super-secret-Batman’s-cave-type entrance for primo parking at L.A..’s new SoFi Stadium.    Rich wraps up the hour taking 100% glee in Yankees fans giving the Astros a well-deserved earful of boos and taunts in their first trip to New York in front of fans for the first time since 2019. 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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FOX Sports NFL Analyst and 4-time Pro Bowl quarterback Michael Vick tells Rich why he was extremely disappointed with this 4.72-second 40-yard dash (…at age 40!!!), what it was like to FINALLY get to throw some passes to the GOAT wide receiver Jerry Rice, how he overcame his debilitating fear of Ravens LB Ray Lewis, and why he agrees with Aaron Rodgers in his beef with Packers’ management.   Director and writer John Lee Hancock and Rich discuss the first movie he ever directed, ‘The Rookie,’ how ‘The Blind Side’ movie almost didn’t happen and how he got Sandra Bullock on board for her Oscar-winning performance, the hilarious way the was able to convince Nick Saban to be in ‘The Blind Side,’ and working with Oscar-winning actors Denzel Washington and Jared Leto in his latest film ‘The Little Things.’     Rich wraps up the hour breaking down how the top speed clocked by the retired NFL legends who run in this year’s RunRichRun matched some in-game top speed runs by active NFL players last season, and reacts to Jimmy Garoppolo embracing a QB competition with the 49ers’ newest quarterback Trey Lance. 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 opens the hour wondering about the origins of “May the 4th Be With You” which lead to a caller entertaining us with some great Star Wars sports names.     Rich and the guys abandon the show to watch a local airing of “the Price is Right” to see if TJ Jefferson could make if off Contestants’ Row and into the Final Showcase.   Zebra Technologies VP John Pollard and Rich discuss what his company’s advanced metrics revealed about Rich’s 40-yard dash at this year’s RunRichRun event and reveals that he compares favorable to many NFL offensive lineman, and if the technology exists for the NFL to determine if a first down has been made by putting chips inside of footballs. 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 breaking down the uncanny parallels between the Aaron Rodgers-Jordan Love situation and the Brett Favre-Aaron Rodgers situation when the reigning NFL MVP first came into the league.      Panthers Head Coach Matt Rhule tells Rich why Carolina opted to go with CB Jaycee Horn over Alabama CB Patrick Surtain II, why the team opted to stick with Sam Darnold instead of drafting a young quarterback, if we’ll see a lighter workload for star RB Christian McCaffrey next season, if the Panthers can become the dominant team in the NFC South, what it’s like working for the free-thinking billionaire David Tepper, and his reaction to Scott Drew’s national championship for his former employer Baylor University.     Rich wraps up the hour discussing if the Packers really have done Aaron Rodgers wrong with their roster moves over the years and if the 3-time MVP should have more of a say in personnel matters. 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 explaining why the Bears moving up to draft Justin Fields was a win-win-win for Chicago’s GM, coach, and new QB.   Rich offers up his long-awaited reaction to the Jets drafting Zach Wilson #2 overall and why, though his favorite team has been down this road many times before, “this feels different” and why he’s filled with hope the franchise can turn around its fortunes at long last.     San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan tells Rich when he knew he was going to select Trey Lance at #3 overall in the NFL Draft, why Jimmy Garoppolo remains the Niners’ staring QB…for now, how much a role his dad, former NFL head coach Mike Shanahan, played in the pre-draft evaluation leading up to the Trey Lance selection which leads to the shocking reveal that Washington had planned on drafting Russell Wilson in the 4th round the year they drafted RG3 in the first round, confirms that he did indeed call the Packers about a possible trade for disgruntled QB Aaron Rodgers, and how many players called and texted him on Sunday to let him know they were alive following his macabre existential comments in his last press conference leading up to the draft.     Rich ends the hour recapping what happened behind-the-scenes at this year’s RunRichRun event including Michael Vick’s eye-popping 40-yard dash time despite pulling a hamstring halfway through. 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 revealing he’s hearing whispers that a Deshaun Watson settlement might be in the works and where the embattled Texans QB could land via trade if and when he can put his legal troubles behind him.   NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the source behind Aaron Rodgers discontent with the Packers, if a fully-guaranteed contract can make it all go away, the latest on Deshaun Watson’s legal troubles and if the Texans drafting of Stanford QB Davis Mills indicates Houston is ready to trade him.   Rich wraps up the hour responding to a Raiders fan who wonders if former analyst Mike Mayock would be ripping current Las Vegas GM Mike Mayock after the Silver & Black’s eyebrow-raising draft. 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 recapping the exciting and eventful 2021 NFL Draft and says if you’re not happy with your team’s draft haul don’t be so soon to pass judgment.    Rich and Patriots fan Chris Brockman debate the merits of New England drafting Alabama QB Mac Jones at #15 in the draft and why it could turn out to be Bill Belichick’s final stroke of genius.    NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss the 49ers draft and how their rookie class led by Trey Lance could impact their 2021 season, which rookie QB not named ‘Lawrence’ or ‘Wilson’ has the best chance to start in Week 1 this season, how Bengals’ rookie WR will impact Joe Burrow and Cincinnati’s offense right off the bat, if the Dolphins made the right choice taking Alabama WR Jaylen Waddle at #5 over his Heisman Trophy-winning teammate DeVonta Smith, his reaction to the Cowboys’ defense-heavy draft, and if the Aaron Rodgers drama influenced how the Packers conducted their draft.   Rich wraps up the hour weighing in on the Aaron Rodgers-Packers rift, who’s to blame most, and how Green Bay’s front office can mend fences with the reigning NFL MVP. 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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