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

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the impact of the lowered NFL Salary Cap on the current rash of roster cuts and free agency this offseason, why teams like the Patriots and Colts are best situated to pursue some top free agents, how draft QB’s Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson and Mac Jones grade out, and the question marks and tremendous upside of Justin Fields and Trey Lance. Rich and the guys react to new Texans head coach David Culley using two words to describe Deshaun Watson’s status as the team’s starting QB that set off alarm bells. ESPN NBA Insider Ramona Shelburne and Rich discuss the one-year anniversary of Rudy Gobert testing positive for Covid-19 prior to the Jazz-Thunder game in Oklahoma City, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s leadership during the Covid crisis and how the league helped set tone for how the country responded to the global pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mar 202154min

Rich kicks off the hour pondering the question ‘hos Tom Brady figured it all out?’ with a debate about how the 7-time Super Bowl champion has been able to play for less money over the years in order to benefit his teams. Super Bowl-winning QB Trent Dilfer tells Rich how the Buccaneers transformed themselves from run-of-the-mill team at mid-season into NFL champions, how Tom Brady’s 7th ring has suddenly changed the way EVERYONE in the NFL thinks and makes decisions, his evaluation of Justin Herbert, Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow after their rookie seasons, the pecking order for this year’s NFL Draft QB class and if the Jets should move on from Sam Darnold, and why he’s not completely sold on BYU QB Zach Wilson as the 2nd best quarterback in the draft. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with the latest news in NFL cuts, and what new Texans head coach David Culley said that could indicate something about Deshaun Watson’s future in Houston. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mar 202157min

Rich opens the hour reflecting on the one-year anniversary of Rudy Gobert testing positive for Covid-19 and how our everyday lives have changed drastically since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. Rich reacts to the news that the Chiefs have released both of their starting Offensive Tackles, Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz, and how much Patrick Mahomes’ big contract played a role in the cuts. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Chiefs blew up their offensive line, why we’ll see a glut of high-profile players like JuJu Smith-Schuster possibly signing for less money and shorter terms than expected, who we can expect to see as the Saints starting QB next season, how the crazy game of NFL QB Musical Chairs plays out, if the Patriots could possibly bring back Jimmy Garoppolo, and how Dak Prescott turned the tables in Jerry Jones while negotiating his new, record contract. Rich wraps up the hour examining Dak Prescott’s MONSTER contract and why Jerry Jones fully admits that he overspent to keep the QB in the fold. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mar 202157min

‘The Dream Team Tapes: Kobe, LeBron & The Redeem Tea‪m’ podcast co-host J.A. Adande and Rich discuss how sports journalism his change COMPLETELY over the last 20 years, what Kobe taught LeBron when they were Olympic teammates, how Mike Krzyzewki become the Olympic ‘Redeem Team’ coach, if the Nets can topple the Lakers from their championship perch and the Jazz’s NBA Finals chances, and if Los Angeles is a Dodgers town or a Lakers town. Chris Brockman runs through the latest NFL cuts with some high-profile players now looking for work, along with Rich making the case why the Carolina Panthers could be poised to make a big run at disgruntled Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Rich wraps up the hour looking at which QB’s from the 2018 draft class are no-brainer choices to have their 5th year options picked up by their current teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Mar 202154min

ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay and Rich discuss the Jets strategy and options at quarterback heading into the NFL Draft and free agency, which teams could resurrect the once-promising hopes of Sam Darnold, how BYU QB Zach Wilson stacks up against the presumptive #1 pick Trevor Lawrence, if the Patriots are likely to move up and take a QB in the first round, why the Dolphins should be patient with Tua Tagovailoa after an up-and-down rookie season and if he’d swap him for Deshaun Watson if given the chance, and if the Bears should jump in the market for the embattled Texans QB. Rich breaks down the Bears quarterback situation and explains why Alex Smith would be a great fit for the Bears at quarterback next season. Rich and the guys react to Tom Brady’s latest Tik Tok post documenting his morning routine and compare how his differs (GREATLY) from theirs, and also debate on whether or not they eat the ends of bananas or nah. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Mar 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour analyzing the impact of the reduces NFL Salary Cap and its implications on how teams strategize and build their rosters around the quarterback position. ‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the joys and perils of teams giving quarterbacks huge contracts but still having Super Bowl aspirations, if Alex Smith is a viable option to become the Bears starting quarterback next season, why the Patriots should take a big swing at landing their quarterback of the future this off-season, and if Deshaun Watson has played his last down as a Houston Texan. Rich wraps up the hour reacting to the anti-Semitic comments made by Miami Heat F/C Meyers Leonard and how Julian Edelman was spot on in addressing the issue on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Mar 202157min

ESPN NFL Insider Chris Mortensen and Rich discuss Drew Brees’ prolonged retirement announcement, if the Cowboys waited too long to ink Dak Prescott to a record contract, why Eagles’ owner Jeffrey Lurie is committed to diving Jalen Hurts a shot to cement his spot as Philly’s starting QB, and if the Eagles would consider trading up in the draft to land BYU QB Zach Wilson.  Grammy/Emmy Award-winning recording artist Harry Connick Jr. and Rich disuss his new album ‘Alone with My Faith’ he recorded at home amid the Covid-19 quarantine, if his friend Drew Brees will return to play for his beloved Saints, how he ended up with a show belonging to former Saints’ QB Aaron Brooks and that time he signed a one-day contract with New Orleans, and who originally was slated to play his role in ‘Independence Day.’    Rich wraps up the hour reading a text from O’Shea Jackson Jr. who puts the definitive bow on the “Is L.A. a Lakers town or a Dodgers town” debate.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Mar 202154min

Rich starts the hour discussing Dak Prescott’s new contract and the pressure it brings which somehow morphs into a heated debate: is Los Angeles a Lakers town or a Dodgers town.  Blake Griffin and Rich discuss why he left the Pistons and why there’s no hard feelings about Detroit sitting him for an extended period of time while shopping him around the league, why he chose to sign with the Nets once he became a free agent, his new Tru-TV prank show ‘Double Cross,’ if he’s planning on a post-NBA career doing stand-up comedy, and as a past champion, his take on this year’s controversial Slam Dunk Contest judging.  Rich wraps up the hour offering up his advice for the Jets as the NFL Draft approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Mar 202157min