The Rich Eisen Show

NBC Sports Sunday Night Football Analyst Cris Collinsworth tells Rich why BYU QB Zach Wilson reminds him a lot of Aaron Rodgers, why the thinks Justin Fields should be the 49ers pick at #3, why there’s a lot to like about Mac Jones despite all the recent negative criticism of the Alabama QB, why Trey Lance has impressive physical traits that remind him of former 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick, and why the Falcons should trade the #4 pick in this year’s NFL Draft. Rich and TJ debate of the Cowboys should move up in the draft to select Florida TE Kyle Pitts or hang tight at #10 to beef up their defense after the retirement of LB Sean Lee. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour discussing if Mike Del Tufo should have his own show and what, exactly, that potential train wreck of show would look like. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Apr 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour explaining why Falcons QB Matt Ryan will be “sitting on pins & needles” during the first round of this week’s NFL Draft waiting to see if Atlanta drafts his eventual successor. (timestamp).    Rich reacts to the latest reports saying the 49ers are going to choose between Mac Jones or Trey Lance, and how the top ten picks in the draft could be absolute mayhem with teams trading up and down to land their next franchise QB. NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport tells Rich why the 49ers STILL haven’t decided which QB they’ll be taking with the #3 pick in the NFL Draft and why Ohio State’s Justin Fields is no longer in the mix for San Francisco, why the Falcons might be forced to trade WR Julio Jones in order to have cap space just to sign their draft picks, why the Ravens trading Orlando Brown Jr. to the Chiefs is a win-win for both teams, and why the Cowboys are more likely than not to trade back in the draft. Rich wraps up the hour recapping the wild weekend between the Dodgers and Padres and why it’s great that Fernando Tatis Jr. to celebrate home runs and for pitchers like Trevor Bauer to celebrate strikeouts without the fear of retaliation. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Apr 202157min

NFL Films Analyst Greg Cosell tells Rich why Florida TE Kyle Pitts is the best player in the NFL Draft and if the Cowboys should move up to draft him, if the Bengals should go with an lineman to protect Joe Burrow or a wide receiver to add to his arsenal, if DeVonta’s Smith’s talent can outweigh concerns over his slight frame, who’s the best defensive player in the draft, why Ohio State’s Justin Fields is moving up his draft QB rankings, and his take on the Browns exercising the 5th-year option on Baker Mayfield but the Panthers not doing the same with Sam Darnold.  Rich reacts to a report that the Panthers are interested in moving down in the NFL Draft, whether it’s just a smokescreen, and why Carolina didn’t pick up the 5th-year option on newly-acquired Sam Darnold. Roger Goodell’s announcement that he’s going to resume his tradition of handing out hugs to NFL draftees elicits some unexpected backlash from Chris Brockman. They guys discuss how the NFL’s new uniform number might prove costly for players like Vikings running back Dalvin Cook who want to make a switch for next season. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 202154min

Penn State All-American linebacker Micah Parsons tells Rich why he believes he has the drive and ability to become one of the best linebackers in the NFL, reveals which teams are the most interested in drafting him and if he played Rock-Paper-Scissors vs Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, and why reaching the NFL means much more to him than just getting to play football on Sundays.  Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell tells Rich how he’s getting his coaches involved in this year’s RunRichRun campaign, when he first knew he wanted to become a coach during his 11-year NFL playing career, how legendary head coach Bill Parcells influenced his no-nonsense coaching style, why he’s “fired up” to have Jared Goff as the Lions QB, his team’s approach to the draft with the 7th overall pick, and how his family (and dentist) reacted to his “teeth kicked in” comments at his opening press conference in Detroit. TJ and Brockman wrap up the hour revealing who they predict the Cowboys and Patriots will select with their first-round picks in next week’s NFL Draft. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 202157min

Rich begins the hour revealing his “Come @ Me!!” Mock Draft 2.0 for the top of the NFL Draft with a twist: using a Magic 8 Ball to assess the odds his picks will come true.  Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner and Rich discuss who the 49er could take with the 3rd overall pick in the NFL Draft, if athleticism or the ability to process information is the more important trait in quarterbacks, if the Jets would be smart to select BYU’s Zach Wilson with the #2 pick, where Ohio State QB Justin Fields could land in the draft, if the Falcons should take the successor to Matt Ryan with the 4th pick in the draft, and why he’s ESPECIALLY excited for this year’s RunRichRun event.  Rich and the guys wrap up the hour debating on which is the more important trait win quarterbacks: the ability to make plays or the ability to read defenses and make pre-snap reads? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Apr 202157min

Oregon’s All-American, Lombardi Trophy-winning OT Penei Sewell and Rich discuss the chances he’ll be chosen by the Bengals in the NFL Draft and what’s the strangest question he’s been asked in the pre-draft interview process, that ONE TIME he gave up a sack in nearly 1400 career snaps, the possibility of being reunited with his Ducks QB Justin Herbert on the Chargers, and the warrior mentality approach he takes when stepping into the playing field. ESPN Senior NFL Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. and Rich discuss his 38 years covering the draft and how he got his start at ESPN, how coverage of the draft and reaction to critiques of teams’ selections have changed drastically over the years, the 49ers’ approach in choosing who to take at #3, the Falcons’ and Bengals’ options at #4 and #5, why he ranks Justin Fields the 2nd-best QB in the draft class and why the Jets are taking Zach Wilson at #2, and if the Cowboys should move up to draft Florida Tight End Kyle Pitts. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Apr 202154min

Rich begins the hour lamenting the poor start by his 6-11 Yankees and explains why current players and manager Aaron Boone are lucky George Steinbrenner isn’t around to see it. Former Pro Bowl QB Carson Palmer reveals to Rich that he begged the Bears to trade with the Bengals and select him in the 2003 NFL Draft, why the 49ers should select Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields with the #3 pick in the draft, if the Bengals should take Oregon OT Penei Sewell or a wide receiving weapon for Joe Burrow with the 5th overall pick, and why he’s so impressed with soon-to-be #1 overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence.  Rich and the guys end the hour commenting on Tom Brady ripping the NFL’s new policy on uniform number and wonder if this is TB12’s ‘get off my lawn” moment. And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Apr 202157min

Rich kicks off the hour discussing the intrigue at the top of the NFL Draft, breaking down the options for the Falcons and Bengals, and if the Cowboys can somehow move up from their current slot at #10. Browns Head Coach Kevin Stefanski and Rich discuss his football journey that has taken him from playing against Ryan Fitzpatrick in the Ivy League to Terrell Owens doing sit-ups in his driveway to becoming the NFL’s reigning Coach of the Year, how the Browns improved to finished at 11-5 and made the playoffs last season, Baker Mayfield’s improvement and constant drive to get better, his reaction to pundits who say the Browns offense is better without Odell Beckham Jr., if the signing of Jadeveon Clowney will impact Cleveland’s NFL Draft strategy, and if he’s with Rich on changing the NFL’s controversial End Zone Fumble Rule. Rich and the guys wrap up the hour talking Eagles and somehow get into a debate about Rock-Paper-Scissors…or is it Paper-Rock-Scissors??? And make sure you check out Rich's other podcast: Just Getting Started with Rich Eisen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Apr 202157min