Hour 1: Packers-Steelers Reactions, Get Rid of Tush Push, Skattebo Injury, Ravens Not Done Yet

Rich starts the hour reacting to the news that the Steelers-Ravens Thanksgiving Day game has been moved to Sunday because of Covid, (4:14). Rich and the guys reflect on what their thankful for heading in to the holiday weekend (10:46). Chargers QB Justin Herbert and Rich discuss why he chopped off his luscious, flowing locks, the reasons behind his early success, if he’s been starstruck by some of the famous QB’s he’s faced so far and Austin Ekeler’s timeline to return to the field (31:01).    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

25 Nov 202056min

Rich kicks off the hour looking at some of the more intriguing storylines for the NFL’s Week 12 slate, and debates if the Eagles should bench Carson Wentz and give rookie QB Jalen Hurts a shot to start (2:12). Saints head coach Sean Payton and Rich discuss how the team first caught wind of Taysom Hill, his decision to start Hill over Jameis Winston, his trolling of former Falcons WR Roddy White on Twitter, the timeline for Drew Brees’ return, how this year’s Saints team compares to his Super Bowl-winning team, and what NFL rule changes could be coming down the road (21:07). Rich and the guys wrap up the hour reviewing their pre-season Super Bowl picks and giving their new mulligan picks for the big game (46:42). 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

25 Nov 202057min

Chris Brockman starts the hour with his news segment updating the Ravens’ rash of covid-positive tests, a scary moment at the Cowboys facility today, Kyler Murray’s shoulder injury, the Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists, why the champion Lakers look even better for the upcoming season, and why the Mets are now big players in the free agent market(6:55). Actor Bobby Cannavale and Rich discuss their shared Jets misery, what he said to the always-happy Ken Griffey Jr that made him spitting mad, who could be the next Jets coach and QB, his new HBO Max film ‘Superintelligence,’ and what it’s like to be the youngest guy by decades when playing poker with Al Pacino and his buddies (22:31). The guys wrap up the hour with a special pre-Festivus Airing of Grievances (45:25).   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

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