The Rich Eisen Show

Pro Football Hall of Famer/CBS Sports NFL Analyst Bill Cowher tells Rich what it was like being one of the few head coaches in Pittsburgh Steelers history, how close he came to becoming the Cleveland Browns’ HC before the job went to Bill Belichick, which teams are legit Super Bowl contenders, and recounts that infamous/hilarious time he stuff a photograph in the breast pocket of an NFL official who got a call wrong. Rich and the guys react to Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence taking heat from Steelers fans for referring to their beloved Terrible Towel as “little,” and Rich makes the case for the NFL to expand ‘Replay Assist’ to make sure controversial officiating calls during games are correct. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on the snowballing criticism of Cleveland Browns QB Deshaun Watson’s availability status. SMAC CEE & Co-Founder Constance Schwartz-Morini joins Rich in-studio to discuss her longtime (and highly successful) business relationship with Deion Sanders and how she convinced him to go into coaching, how Coach Prime handles his many detractors who say his media presence detracts from his coaching responsibilities, what to expect from season 2 of Amazon Prime’s ‘Coach Prime’ and more. TJ offers up his NFL Week 8 fantasy football advice including tips in Colts QB Gardner Minshew, Jets QR Garrett Wilson, Falcons WR Calvin Ridley, Commanders QB Sam Howell, Chiefs WR Rashee Rice, and Browns RB Kareem Hunt.  Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich gives thanks and shows his appreciation to all involved in his winning a Marconi Award and reacts to the possibility of Sam Darnold staring for the 49rers this week against the Cincinnati Bengals in place of a concussed Brock Purdy. The guys react to the big night in the NBA including a Luka Doncic triple-double overshadowing Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs debut, and Kristaps Porzingis sticking it to Knicks fans in his first game at MSG as a member of the Boston Celtics, and Rich comments to the latest reporting on the Michigan spying allegations. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS Sports Amy Trask joins guest host Suzy Shuster in-studio to discuss Warren Sapp’s harsh comments about Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels, the NFL Trade Deadline, and plays a round of ‘Start-Bench-Cut’ where she weighs in on the latest hot topics in the NFL. TJ names the NBA’s all-time best point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards, and centers. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich zooms in from New York to discuss the latest in the Michigan cheating allegations with guest host Suzy Shuster. FOX Sports/The Athletic’s College Football Insider Bruce Feldman and Suzy discuss the latest in the Michigan spying allegations, what the timeline for any possible punishment for the Wolverines could look like, if Jim Harbaugh could win a national championship this year, then bolt for the NFL, and why Lincoln Riley hasn’t been able to restore USC’s glory despite having Heisman Trophy-winning QB Caleb Williams. Cooper Eisen calls in to talk fantasy basketball and makes his World Series prediction. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guest host Suzy Shuster and the guys discuss the start of the NBA season. Rich zooms in from New York and gets Suzy’s reaction to the Denver Nuggets massive NBA Championship rings and reveals his latest NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8, and debates which pasta is the best in honor of National Pasta Day. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Suzy and Amy give an inside look into the NFL Trade deadline. They also welcome Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Sapp, who gives strong opinions about what’s wrong with the Raiders, how he would defend the “Brotherly Shove”, and which of today’s quarterbacks would be the hardest to sack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich lists the top trade deadline candidates NFL teams should pursue including Broncos S Justin Simmons, Titans WR DeAndre Hopkins, Panthers LB Brian Burns, Titans RB Derrick Henry, Giants RB Saquon Barkley and Commanders DE Chase Young. Rich and the guys debate if the Broncos should be sellers as the NFL trade deadline rapidly approaches, and if the Dallas Cowboys should be buyers. Rich’s wife Suzy Shuster drops by to discuss the, ummmm, attractiveness of Notre Dame QB Sam Hartman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC Sports College Football Analyst Todd Blackledge and Rich discuss the latest in the Jim Harbaugh/Michigan spying allegations and how it could impact the Wolverines’ play on the field, how Ohio State’s roster stacks up against the Wolverines’ this season, his frustration with his alma mater Penn State’s struggles on offense this season, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network analyst Joe Thomas tells Rich how he would stop the Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘Brotherly Shove’ rugby scrum play that they’ve perfected much to the chagrin of the rest of the NFL, why Browns DE Myles Garrett is the most freakish athlete he’s ever seen in the NFL, if Cleveland has a chance to win the AFC North with Deshaun Watson’s string of recent injuries, and more. Rich and the guys react to the Texas Rangers moving on to the World Series with their ALCS win over the Houston Astros and the Arizona Diamondbacks pushing the Philadelphia Phillies to a Game 7 in the NLCS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc

Rich reacts to Kirk Cousins and the Vikings pivotal Monday Night Football win over the 49ers and ponders if they can still win the NFC North, and says what to read into Brock Purdy and the Niners’ 2nd straight loss. Lions QB Jared Goff and Rich discuss Detroit’s impressive start to the season, how Dan Campbell compares to Sean McVay, why he’s not ignoring the game tape from their Week 7 rout at the hands of the Ravens, why WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is “elite,” and why NFL teams shouldn’t be so quick to give up on young quarterbacks who struggle early in their careers. Rich reacts to the recent rough stretch by Packers QB Jordan Love and tells Green Bay’s Cheeseheads to r-e-l-a-x, and weighs in on the latest in the Jim Harbaugh/Michigan cheating allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A weekly staple on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ for years, ‘Overreaction Monday’ is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today’s topics: 1:15 The Eagles are the best team in the NFL 3:15 Josh McDaniels is officially on the hot seat 6:00 The Giants should start Tyrod Taylor the rest of the season 8:20 Myles Garrett is the Defensive Player of the Year 11:10 The Buffalo Bills are missing the playoffs 16:05 The Lions showed us who they really are in their Ravens blowout 19:20 The Ravens are legit Super Bowl contenders 21:20 Chargers HC Brandon Staley is coaching for his job Week 8 against the Bears 24:10 Patriots fans should be more upset with reported Belichick extension than win vs Bills 27:15 The Dolphins are pretenders 30:25 NFL Week 8 headline predictions FOLLOW US HERE: Apple: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5w2ZpmA1JsDQfMZVXbFE6A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the weekend in College Football including Ohio State’ big win over previously unbeaten Penn State, USC and Caleb Williams’ latest loss to the Utah Utes, and weighs in on the possibility of Jim Harbaugh bolting his alma mater Michigan for the NFL amid the Wolverines’ spying investigation. The guys react to the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 7 win over the reeling Chargers and spin the show’s mini version of ‘The Price Is Right’ wheel to determine the draft order of the show’s fantasy basketball league. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens’ 38-6 domination of the Lions in Week 7 and says what advice he has for Dan Campbell and Detroit following the embarrassing beat down. Patriots fan Chris Brockman tells Rich why he’s very unhappy with Bill Belichick and the Pats’ Week 7 upset of the Buffalo Bills. In ‘Overreaction Monday’ Rich weighs in on the Lions’ ugly loss to the Ravens, the Steelers improving to 4-2 after their win over the Rams, AJ Brown’s latest stellar performance for the Eagles, what the Chicago Bears should do with Justin Fields, and if Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr should be the #1 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft over USC QB Caleb Williams. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Philadelphia Eagles’ Sunday Night Football win over Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. Two-time Super Bowl champion/’Green Light’ podcast host Chris Long and Rich discuss Jalen Hurts’ “gutsy” performance in the Eagles’ SNF win over the Dolphins, the dicey officiating that’s plagued the NFL this season, his level of concern for the Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Dolphins, and Chargers, and what advice he has for Davante Adams and Maxx Crosby on the struggling Las Vegas Raiders. Rich and the guys react to Washington Commanders owner Magic Johnson pointing out that it’s difficult to win in the NFL when you only score 7 points in a game. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich reveals his top NFL Week 7 matchups including Dolphins vs Eagles, Rams vs Steelers, 49ers vs Vikings, Falcons vs Buccaneers, Lions vs Ravens, and Chargers vs Chiefs. NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss the Chicago Bears will be forced to start rookie QB Tyson Bagent in place of an injured Justin Fields, injury updates for Jimmy Garoppolo, Christian McCaffrey and Deshaun Watson, and which teams could be buyers at the trade deadline for the likes of New York Giants RB Saquon Barkley and other impact players. Rich weighs in on the importance of Week 7 for some NFL teams who might find themselves as trade deadline sellers if they come away with a loss this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor Jerry O’Connell joins Rich in-studio where he reveals how much he’s having hosting ‘Pictionary,’ if he has more pets or fantasy football leagues, weighs in on the Michigan spying allegations and makes a TMI revelation about his wife’s (Rebecca Romjin) Instagram account, and much more. Rich and the guys react to TJ revealing that he still hasn’t unboxed the ping pong table he won on ‘The Price Is Right’ two years ago. Vikings Head Coach Kevin O’Connell tells Rich how he’s prepping his team to face Brock Purdy and the 49ers on Monday Night Football, responds to the whispers of Kirk Cousins being on the trade block, and provides in update on injured All-Pro WR Justin Jefferson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich recaps the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Thursday Night Football win over the New Orleans Saints. In ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on the Bills, Patriots, Giants, Broncos, Chargers-Chiefs, Taylor Swift, Eagles-Dolphins, Rams, Seahawks, Lions, Ravens, Ohio State vs Penn State and more. Yahoo! Sports’ Dan Wetzel explains to Rich the crux of the spying allegations against his Michigan Wolverines, what the latest scandal means for Jim Harbaugh’s reputation, the timeline for a resolution to the investigation, and more. Michigan alum Rich reflects on the spying cheating allegations against his alma mater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich comments on Davante Adams unhappiness with the Raiders and if Las Vegas should trade the disgruntled WR or find a better way to capitalize on his immense talents. 49ers QB Brock Purdy tells Rich how he’s managed to remain humble despite going from the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft to becoming an NFL MVP candidate and responds to critics who downplay him as just a “system quarterback.” TJ offers up his NFL Week 7 fantasy football picks including tips on Commanders QB Sam Howell, Falcons WR Drake London, Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, Bears WR D.J. Moore, and Lions RB Jahmyr Gibbs.   Michigan alum Rich responds to the developing “spygate” scandal brewing around Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines ahead of their rivalry game against the Michigan State Spartans. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The MMQB’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss the Patriots’ succession plan for replacing Bill Belichick, which players could be on the move at the NFL’s Trade Deadline, what’s led to All-Pro WR Davante Adams’ frustration with the Raiders, the 49ers’ rash of injuries and if the NFL would ever mandate natural grass fields for every stadium in the league. Rich explains why doubters of the 5-1 Detroit Lions are so very, very wrong, and weighs in on the “is Tua Tagovailoa a system quarterback?” debate. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich kicks off the show listing the top things we know for sure about the NFL season so far including takes on the Arizona Cardinals, rookie quarterbacks, Brock Purdy, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, and Miami Dolphins. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix tells Rich if the Boston Celtics offseason addition of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis are enough to get them by Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, if the 76ers and Clippers will be able to pull off a James Harden trade, who came out on top in the Damian Lillard trade among the Trail Blazers, Bucks and Suns, who the top trade targets are for the Miami Heat after missing out on Dame Lillard, how Victor Wembanyama has already proved him wrong about his Rookie of the Year predictions, the expectations for LeBron James, Anthony Davis and the Lakers, and why Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are still the team to beat in the NBA. Please check out my other productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What