Hour 2: Mike Mayock Talks Lions, Eagles, Broncos & More, plus Skenes Denies Yankees Rumor

Nine-time Pro Bowl DB Charles Woodson and Rich discuss his impending election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his reaction to Tom Brady’s 10th Super Bowl appearance, Aaron Rodgers’ future with the Packers, how the Bucs can pull off the upset against the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, and his reaction to Patriots fans calling the “Tuck Game” the “Snow Game.”  Three-time Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Palmer and Rich discuss Tom Brady leading the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl, why Bucs’ Head Coach Bruce Arians is a “breath of fresh air” in today’s analytics-driven NFL, and how he sees the Buccaneers-vs-Chiefs Super Bowl playing out. Chris Brockman wraps up the hour with his news report including updates on the Rams making a run at Aaron Rodgers before pulling the trigger on the Matthew Stafford trade, the 49ers’ interest in Kirk Cousins, Jason Witten’s new job now that he’s retired (again) from the NFL, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Feb 202154min

NFL Network and Rams Analyst Maurice Jones-Drew and Rich discuss why the Rams pulled the plug on Jared Goff as their starting QB, what Matthew Stafford brings to the Rams, if the Buccaneers have a chance to beat the Chiefs, and why Goff’s personality didn’t mesh with Sean McVay’s high-energy approach.  WWE Superstar Drew McIntyre and Rich discuss his rise from backyard wrestling to defeating Goldberg, his aim to destroy The Miz in this weekend’s Shaq Bowl, how is soccer career ended with a spectacular send off, and what CRAZY character the WWE in mind for him before settling on The Chose One persona.  Rich wraps up the hour listing his top ten storylines you’ll hear this Super Bowl week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Feb 202156min

Rich kicks off Super Bowl week breaking down, not the Bucs vs Chiefs matchup, but the blockbuster trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff between the Rams and Lions. Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray and Rich discuss his room for improvement in the 2021 season, how he reacted when he found out the Cards had traded for All-Pro WR DeAndre Hopkins, what he’s learned from future Hall of Fame WR Larry Fitzgerald, his point of view of the Hail Murray game-winning TD vs the Bills this season, and why he’s picking Tom Brady and the Bucs to beat Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Rich and the guys wraps up the hour discussing what Tom Brady is doing this week in Tampa now that Gisele and the kids have left him home alone in Tampa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Feb 202156min

Rich begins the hour dissecting what new Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said and didn’t say at his introductory press conference today, along with Brockmans News updates on Joe Burrow, Mike Tomlin and the passing for former Temple head basketball coach John Chaney. Emmy Award-winning comic actor Rob Corddry and Rich discuss his MotorTrend show ‘Top Gear America,’ why his first car was definitely NOT a chick magnet, his Patriots fan reaction to Tom Brady reaching the Super Bowl with the Bucs, and his reaction to former ‘Daily Show’ host John Stewart finally joining Twitter. The guys wrap up the week with their Higher Register Tepid Takes on the Lakers’ title hopes, the fastest player on the Super Bowl field, the Knicks watchability, and Del Tufo’s highly confusing labeling system for his audio mixing console. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jan 202154min

Saints Safety and 2-time Super Bowl champion Malcolm Jenkins and Rich discuss the Eagles’ new head coach and Carson Wentz’ stature in the team’s locker room, why he’s disappointed in the latest round of NFL head coaching hires, Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston, if Drew Brees will return to quarterback the Saints next season, his playing future, they keys to the Buccaneers stopping the vaunted Chiefs offense in the Super Bowl, his Academy Award hopes for his ‘Black Boys’ documentary, and why he’s surprised Urban Meyer is not coaching in the NFL. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss why the Texans are intent on keeping Deshaun Watson despite the star QB’s trade request, the Eagles’ plans for Carson Wentz, and why you shouldn’t be surprised if the Rams trade QB Jared Goff.  Rich wraps up the hour discussing the absence of Texans owner Cal McNair at the introductory press conference for new head coach David Culley, and why they should strike a deal soon for Deshaun Watson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jan 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour previewing today’s Eagles’ and Texans’ press conferences introducing their new head coaches, and comes up with some hard-hitting questions for Houston’s ownership that are not likely to be asked today. Hall of Fame coach and FOX Sports NFL Analyst Jimmy Johnson and Rich discuss the Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady Super Bowl matchup, his advice for the Texans and how to handle Deshaun Watson’s trade request, the touchy Aaron Rodgers situation in Green Bay, how the Cowboys are mishandling Dak Prescott’s contract negotiations, and a great story about coaching Michael Irvin back in their Miami Hurricane days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Jan 202157min

Rich begins the hour breaking down all the zaniness surrounding the Deshaun Watson situation and how it mirrors what going on with Game Stops stock, and what the Texans could possibly gain by holding onto their disgruntled QB.  Titans running back Derrick Henry and Rich discuss why he’s not satisfied with his 2000-yard rushing season, the value of RBs in today’s pass-happy NFL, why he’d rather stiff-arm a defender than leap over one, his Chiefs-Buccaneers Super Bowl predictions, why he wouldn’t be sad to see Deshaun Watson leave the AFC South, and what he did once to make Alabama head coach Nick Saban very, VERY angry.   ‘Brother from Another’ co-host Michael Smith and Rich discuss how everyone can come out a winner between the Texans and Deshaun Watson when all the dust settles.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jan 202154min

Rich kicks off the hour breaking down the messy Deshaun Watson-Texans situations and evaluates possible trade scenarios for the star QB.  Actor/Writer/Comedian Keegan-Michael Key and Rich have a hilarious conversation that starts with his praise of Tom Brady that somehow morphs into images of Michigan coaching legend Bo Schembechler doing deep knee bends in a singlet, his new ‘The History of Sketch Comedy’ podcast that traces the first recorded fart joke back to ancient times, the evolution of sketch comedy on TV, and why skits are so much funnier when one of the actors can’t help but crack up. Rich wraps up the hour recounting his love of comedy and his turn as a roast master for Dan Patrick one night way back when. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jan 202157min