OverReaction Monday: The Vikings Will Win The NFC North Or Miss The Playoffs

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the possibility that Texans QB Deshaun Watson might request a trade, why Houston still hasn’t interviewed Chiefs’ OC Eric Bieniemy for their vacant head coach job, and what the timeline for a possible trade could be. Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Lewis and Heisman Trophy-winner Eddie George join Rich to discuss their longstanding rivalry, how their on-field battles led to a close off-field friendship, how facing George inspired Lewis in his off-season workouts, the keys to this weekend’s Titans vs Ravens wild card game, and their VERY different takes on the Eagles’ tanking controversy. The guys wrap up the hour discussing the Mets pulling of a blockbuster deal to acquire shortstop Francisco Lindor from Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jan 202157min

Rich and Chris Brockman break down the latest in the Browns Covid outbreak and why the NFL won’t let Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski call plays remotely. Comedian Bert Kreischer and Rich discuss his hilarious baseball career, hosting TBS’ ‘Go-Big Show,’ his upcoming “Machine” movie, and reveals something shocking about fellow comedian and Mandalorian co-star Bill Burr. Rich wraps up the hour breaking down the most likely upset targets in this weekend’s NFL Wild Card matchups.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jan 202155min

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor and Rich discuss his record-setting rookie season, how he had to adjust mentally to his role in the NFL, playing against fellow Wisconsin Badgers JJ Watt for the first time, having Philip Rivers as his first NFL QB, and how former Buffalo QB Frank Reich is preparing his time for the Bills in their Wild Card matchup. Good Morning Football’s Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss if the Bears have any chance whatsoever to upset the Saints in their Wild Card matchup, why the Browns will beat the Steelers despite their Covid outbreak, who should start for the Rams against the Seahawks and if the Dolphins regret drafting Tua Tagovailoa over Justin Herbert, and why Bills QB Josh Allen is the NFL’s Mandalorian. Rich wraps up the hour explaining why the Redskins being an 8-point home underdog is pure craziness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jan 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to Eagles Center Jason Kelce’s explanation of what happened on the sideline when Nate Sudfeld replaced Jalen Hurts in their season finale. Rich reacts to Trevor Lawrence officially declaring for the NFL Draft with one last Jets lamentation on missing out on the Clemson QB. Alabama QB Mac Jones and Rich discuss his Cinderella season that nearly earned him the Heisman Trophy, what he learned while backing up Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts, his appreciation of Tim Tebow’s stellar collegiate career, and what he did that time in practice that caused Nick Saban to yell at him for ten minutes. Rich previews the truly super matchups in the NFL’s Super Wild Card Weekend and wraps up the hour revisiting a very touchy subject among the show’s cast and crew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Jan 202157min

Saints WR Emmanuel Sanders and Rich discuss what it was like playing a full NFL season amid the Covid-19 pandemic, how head coach Sean Payton expertly handled all the adversity thrown at the team, if star RB and WR Alvin Kamara and Michael Smith will play this weekend vs the Bears, why Eagles’ head coach Dough Pederson wasn’t entirely wrong to tank vs Washington, and his reaction to former teammate Aqib Talib’s successful transition to the broadcast booth. Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis and Rich discuss his difficulty in accepting the end of the Patriots’ dynasty, why he still roots for Tom Brady, and his new CBS All Access show ‘Coyote,’ Rich wraps up the hour previewing the big Titans-Ravens wild card matchup this weekend, and revisits some great memories from his college days between Michigan and the Miami Hurricanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jan 202155min

Brockman kicks off the hour with the latest news including notes on Jerry Jones’ comment son Dak Prescott’s next contract, the Redskins possibly using a QB platoon this weekend, Frank Gore’s NFL future, the Heisman Trophy odds, and more. NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Rich discuss how Justin Fields’ draft stock compares to that of Trevor Lawrence, what the Jets could do with the #2 pick in the NFL Draft, Alabama’s embarrassment of riches when it comes to NFL talent, how the Bama/Ohio State title game plays out, if Urban Meyer would be a good fit as the Chargers next head coach, and why the Eagles tanking was an example of poor execution. The guys and callers wrap up the hour debating Brockman on whether Craig Biggio is worthy of his Hall of Fame status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jan 202156min

Rich kicks off the hour reacting to the news that Browns’ head coach Kevin Stefanski and four others testing positive for Covid-19 and will be unavailable for their upcoming wildcard game against the Steelers. Rich recaps the aftermath of the Eagles tanking controversy including his reaction to Giants’ head coach Joe Judge ripping his NFC East rivals. NFL Network’s Steve Mariucci and Rich discuss his memories of the 49ers incredible wildcard game comeback in 2003 vs the New York Giants, the Eagles’ controversial benching of Jalen Hurts in their season finale against Washington, why Giants HC Joe Judge was out of line in ripping his division rivals, his reaction to the Browns losing head coach Kevin Stefanski for their wildcard game vs the Steelers due to Covid-19, the key matchups in the NFL’s Super Wildcard Weekend games. Rich wraps up the hour debating a caller on the merits of Giants head coach Joe Judge’s criticism of the Eagles’ tanking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jan 202156min

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera and Rich discuss his team’s resilience to win the NFC East this season, Alex Smith’s “triumphant” return to the NFL after that devastating leg injury he suffered two seasons ago, why Washington released former first-round pick Dwayne Haskins, his reaction to seeing the Eagles benching of Jalen Hurts for Nate Sudfeld in their regular-season finale, and how rookie DE Chase Young compares to Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor. Rich recaps the Cowboys’ woeful 6-10 season and why coaches continuously make bad decisions when it comes time to throw/not throw the red challenge flag, (timestamp) and breaks down the Jets’ draft options after losing out on the Trevor Lawrence sweepstakes. Rich wraps up the hour discussing why tanking in the NFL can be a good thing if you’re looking ahead to the future instead of living in the moment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jan 202151min