Hour 3: NFC & AFC South Breakdowns, Draymond’s Forgettable Weekend, CFB Roundup

Rich kicks off the hour getting goaded into making a more reluctant-than-ever Unlockiest Lock of the Week, one that will make Washington Football Team fans happy. Ever notice why the Bill Belichick coaching/GM tree doesn’t always bear fruit? Rich explains why that is, along with the correlation between a head coach’s success and his quarterback. Brother from Another co-host Michael Holley and Rich discuss how the Patriots are reacting to Tom Brady’s big season and playoff berth, how Brady’s demeanor with teammates is different in Tampa, and why his team is DEAD LAST in the Rich Eisen Show’s fantasy hoops league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jan 202157min

Rich opens the hour reacting to the sad news out of Los Angeles of the passing of Dodgers Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda. Rich does a deep dive into the weekend’s NFL Wild Card games looking at the top storylines for each matchup. Houston Chronicle NFL writer John McLain and Rich discuss why superstar QB Deshaun Watson is disgruntled with the Texans, what the chances are Watson will be traded, who could be the Texans next head coach, JJ Watt’s future in Houston, and some of the Texans’ biggest blunders over the years. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating which teams would be most likely to trade for disgruntled Texans QB Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Jan 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour giving a Yankees fan’s perspective of the Mets trading for Cleveland All-Start SS Francisco Lindor, and reacts giddily to the news that PBS has pulled the plug on the bratty cartoon series ‘Caillou.’ To celebrate his birthday, Rich and the guys debate which is the best Nicolas Cage movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jan 202155min

Sunday Night Football’s Cris Collinsworth and Rich discuss the Eagles’ tanking controversy, how the Browns’ Covid outbreak will affect them vs the Steelers, why Pittsburgh has been so inconsistent this season, which overlooked player could have the biggest impact for the Browns and Steelers, and who has the edge in the Bucs vs Washington wild card game. Rich explains why the Buffalo Bills don’t know how good they really are, which makes them even more dangerous in the playoffs, (timestamp) and recaps the show’s legendary night of karaoke in Nashville during the NFL Draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jan 202157min

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