Hour 2: Arizona Cardinals Concerns, plus Hall of Famer Steve Young

The hour kicks off with the Tampa Bay Times’ Buccaneers insider Rick Stroud and Rich discussing if Tom Brady has a confidence problem, if Brady is chafing under Bruce Arian’s public criticism, how the Bucs will fare against the Chiefs in Week 12, and why the Saints passed over Jameis Winston in favor of Taysom Hill (2:49). In his weekly ‘4 Downs’ segment Rich weighs in on his sleeper pick for NFL coach of the year, Justin Herbert’s remarkable rookie season, the expanded NFL playoffs, and why he’s not counting out the 49ers just yet(32:47). Sportscaster Jim Gray and Rich discuss his new book ‘Talking to GOATs,’ Tom Brady’s struggles in Monday Night vs the Rams, and how he got his old adversary Pete Rose to interview for his book (43:41).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Nov 202055min

Rich kicks off the show with a deep dive recap of the Rams’ Monday Night Football win over the Buccaneers and what’s wrong with Tom Brady and the Tampa offense, and explains why the Rams can win the Super Bowl (1:44). Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Rich discuss if he’s circled the Bears game on his calendar, the development of Green Bay’s young players, why he was reading an obscure book instead of watching Monday Night Football, what he’s buying his O-Line for Christmas this year, and why the movie ‘Rudy’ let him down (24:13). Rich wraps up the hour previewing the pivotal Colts-Titans Week 12 matchup (52:54).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Nov 202054min

Former NFL DT-turned-media personality Anthony “Spice” Adams and Rich discuss the Bears issues at QB, why Michigan and Penn State are both down in the dumps, his basketball alter-ego Cream E. Biggums, has favorite Thanksgiving food, (1:58). Rich reacts to Michigan squeaking out an triple-overtime win over Rutgers, (17:21). Rich and the guys engage in a HEATED debate on which is the best type of bagel, (24:29). Brockman runs through the latest news and notes from the world of sports including an update on the severity of Joe Burrow’s season-ending knee injury (30:17).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Nov 202055min

New 76ers President Daryl Morey and Rich discuss the signing of Dwight Howard and Seth Curry, reveals that he was approached by an NFL team to become their GM, how Analytics translates from one sport to another, if Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons can play together, if he’s interested in trading for James Harden and how his relationship with Sixers GM Elton Brand works, (1:37). Rich and the guys discuss which type of gambler is the worst type of gambler, (23:18). Rich reacts to the Jets nearly rallying to beat the Chargers and potentially blowing their shot at drafting Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, (29:36) and reacts to the Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa while the Eagles stubbornly stick with the mightily struggling Carson Wentz (38:47). In his Overreaction Monday segment, Rich reacts to the Chiefs’ win over the Raiders, Taysom Hill’s status as the Saints’ QB of the future, the Patriots’ chances to finish under .500 for the first time in forever, the Cowboys chances to make the playoffs, and more (47:43).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Nov 202056min

Rich kicks off the week breaking down the Chiefs Sunday night win over the Raiders, and recaps the Packers’ overtime loss to the Colts after holding a commanding lead, (1:42). NBC Sports’ Peter King and Rich discuss Patrick Mahomes’ greatness, Taysom Hill’s debut as Saints’ starting QB, when Drew Brees will return from his rib injuries, what Tua Tagovailoa’s benching means for his long-term status as Dolphins’ starter, why the Eagles are sticking with the struggling Carson Wentz, and if the Ravens might actually miss the playoffs this season (21:51). The guys wrap up the hour breaking down the top Thanksgiving Day games storylines, and what the bye week meant for the Bills and Giants (46:32).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com  Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Nov 202056min

Rich offers up his top three ‘Under-the-Radar’ games for NFL Week 11: Browns-Eagles, Titans-Ravens, and Cowboys-Vikings, (3:46). Actor Rainn Wilson, Dwight Schrute of “The Office” fame, and Rich discuss his beloved Seahawks’ win over the Cardinals, which WR he should start for ‘Kupp My Balls’ in his ‘Office’ fantasy football league, his new Netflix show ‘We Are the Champions, and the possibility of a reunion show for “The Office” (20:06). The guys give their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the Celtics, Christian McCaffrey, and the Vikings chances to win the NFC North, (45:02). The hour wraps up wth Chris Brockman’s Sneaky Good Games for your wagering plearure, and Rich’s Unlockiest Lock of the Week between the Raiders and Chiefs (49:51).   Thank you to today's sponsor: Microsoft Teams = Now there are more ways to be a Team. Learn more at Microsoft.com/teams  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Nov 202054min

Seahawks Safety Jamal Adams and Rich discuss Seattle’s big win over their division rival Cardinals, how he’s fit in with the Seahawks’ D following his trade from the Jets, how much of a mental toll playing in New York took on him, and whether Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence should avoid playing for the Jets, and what he’s learned from playing with Russell Wilson (1:15). NBC Sports’ Sunday Night Football’s Michele Tafoya and Rich discuss what it’s like to be an NFL sideline reporter during the Covid crisis, the Covid-19 impact on the Raiders vs Chiefs pivotal AFC West Week 11 matchup, the potential of Raiders RB Josh Jacbos, and her reaction to the Saints starting Taysom Hill over Jameis Winston in Week 11, (24:09). Rich and Brockman wrap up the hour recapping the latest NBA free agency and trade rumors (50:51).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Nov 202057min

Rich kicks off the hour with an in-depth recap of the Seahawks’ pivotal Thursday night win over their NFC West rival Cardinals, (1:09). Rich and the guys discuss what the Saints’ offense will look like with jack-of-all-trades Taysom Hill starting at QB instead of Jameis Winston, (12:29). FOX Sports NFL Analyst and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and Rich discuss his booth partnership with Joe Buck, what Thursday night’s win over the Cardinals means for the Seahawks, why the Cardinals future is sky-high with Kyler Murray, his reaction to the Saints going with Tasyom Hill at QB over Jameis Winston, which is the best team he’s seen this season, and if the Cowboys will move forward with Dak Prescott despite his devastating ankle injury (21:51). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing sporting events that were disrupted including the infamous boxing ‘Fan Man’ incident and the Ravens-49ers Super Bowl blackout (48:11).   Thank you to today's sponsors: Geico = In just 15 minutes you could save you 15% or more on car insurance. Visit Geico.com Netsuite = The world's number one cloud business system. Schedule your free product tour at Netsuite.com/Rich Pluto TV = Drop in. It's free. 100s of free TV channels and 1000s of movies and TV shows. Visit Pluto.TV  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Nov 202058min