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Mike Mayock: I Respect the Teams That Know Who They Are When They Draft Apr 28, 2025

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4/28/25 - Hour 3

Rich and the guys react to the weekend in the NBA Playoffs including the Nuggets’ last-second dunk to beat the Clippers, the controversial non-call at the end of the Knicks win over the Pistons, Damian Lillard’s injury, and the Timberwolves looking to KO the on-the-ropes Lakers.

Former Raiders GM Mike Mayock tells Rich his reaction to watching Shedeur Sanders slide to the 5th round in the NFL Draft, what challenges the Jaguars will face in trying to play Travis Hunter on offense and defense, why the Ravens, Lions and Eagles continue to ace the draft, and more.

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Albert Breer: Travis Hunter Might Be the Most Interesting Prospect in 20 Years Apr 28, 2025

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4/28/25 - Hour 2

Rich breaks down the Cleveland Browns’ 2025 NFL Draft class.

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer tells Rich why the Cleveland Browns passed on the chance to draft Travis Hunter, how the Jaguars could use the two-way Heisman Trophy winner, the on-field and off-field reasons for Shedeur Sanders’ draft slide to the 5th round, discusses Kirk Cousins’ and Derek Carr’s uncertain futures with the Falcons and Saints, and which rookie quarterbacks are likely to start some games next season.

Rich and the guys react to Bills GM Brandon Beane clapping back at local radio hosts who were critical of Buffalo’s draft.

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I've Never Seen a Draft Journey Like Shedeur Sanders Apr 28, 2025

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4/28/25 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on Shedeur Sanders NFL Draft free fall that saw the Colorado QB slide all the way to the 5th round before finally being selected by the Cleveland Browns.

ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky tells Rich why he was surprised but not surprised by Shedeur’s draft free fall, which teams aced the draft, which drafted QB’s not named Cam Ward have the best chance to start as rookies next season, how the Browns’ 4-headed QB competition could play out, weighs in on the two first-round TEs that were drafted, and Ashton Jeanty’s chances for rookie success behind a so-so Raiders’ offensive line.

Rich and the guys react to the prank call to Shedeur from someone purporting to be New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis but was actually the son of Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich.

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OverReaction Monday: Shedeur Will End Up Starting the Most Games at QB for the Browns Apr 28, 2025

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A weekly staple on ‘The Rich Eisen Show’ since 2018, ‘Overreaction Monday’ is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL. Today’s topics:

2:00 - The Giants should start Jaxson Dart from Day 1

8:00 - After all this, Shedeur will end up starting the most games at QB for the Browns this year

15:00 - Caleb Williams will break the Bears’ passing yards and TD records in 2025

18:00 - Despite a very good draft, the Cowboys whiffed not selecting Matthew Golden

22:05 - Three of the teams who picked in the top 5 are making the playoffs this season

26:05 - The Panthers are going to win the NFC South

29:10 - Mike Tomlin is playing a dangerous game not taking a QB before the 6th round/relying on Rodgers

34:15 - All drafts should be done via FaceTime!

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Kyle Brandt: The Jacksonville Jaguars Won Round 1 Of The NFL Draft Apr 25, 2025

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4/25/25 - Hour 3

Live from the NFL Draft in Green Bay where ESPN’s Louis Riddick and Rich discuss Shedeur Sanders slide out of the 1st round, which player he can’t wait to see drafted in the 2nd round, and more.

‘Good Morning Football’ co-host Kyle Brandt and Rich discuss the Jaguars bold move to move up and draft Travis Hunter, his Chicago Bears’ drafting Colston Loveland, and in ‘What’s More Likely’ weighs in on the Browns, Shedeur Sanders, the Giants draft, and the rest of the first round.

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Top 5 Favorite First Round Picks In The NFL Draft Apr 25, 2025

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4/25/25 - Hour 2

Live from the NFL Draft in Green Bay where WWE Superstar Seth Rollins breaks down his WrestleMania 41 win over Roman Reigns and CM Punk, weighs in on his Chicago Bears drafting Michigan TE Colston Loveland, and more.

ESPN College GameDay’s Desmond Howard and Rich discuss the Cleveland Browns passing on the chance to draft Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders’ NFL Draft slide, Michigan football’s future with much-hyped QB Bryce Underwood, his favorite memories from winning Super Bowl XXXIMVP honors, and more.

Rich reveals the picks he liked most from the 1st Round of the NFL Draft.

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I'm Surprised Shedeur Sanders Didn't Get Drafted In The First Round Apr 25, 2025

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4/25/25 - Hour 1

Live from the NFL Draft in Green Bay where Rich kicks things off by weighing in on the Jacksonville Jaguars trading up to select Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter 2nd overall, and reacts to his teammate Shedeur Sander’s slide out of the first round.

FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt tells Rich why the Giants drafting Jaxson Dart created more questions than it answered, why Shedeur Sanders was not taken in the first round, what the Browns should do in the 2nd round of the draft regarding the QB position, if Shedeur could slide into the 3rd round, and how the Jaguars should plan for using Travis Hunter at both WR and CB.

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The Jim Jackson Show: NBA Insider Marc Stein Apr 25, 2025

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NBA Insider Marc Stein joins to discuss how the Warriors’ addition of Jimmy Butler changes Golden State’s expectations in the playoffs, how Kawhi Leonard’s stellar play is elevating the Clippers, the severity of Jayson Tatum’s injury and what it means to Boston, and much more.

Jim and Marc also discuss how the Luka Doncic trade was handled by Dallas and GM Nico Harrison now that the Mavericks’ season is over. How did this trade remind Marc Stein of the Hawks trading Dominique Wilkens to the Clippers for Danny Manning?

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Kurt Warner: This Is A Solid Quarterback Class In The NFL Draft Apr 24, 2025

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4/24/25 - Hour 3

NFL Network analyst Kurt Warner and Rich break down this year’s NFL Draft quarterbacks class including his evaluations of Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, Jaxson Dart, Jalen Milroe, Kyle McCord, Will Howard, Quinn Ewers, and says what the NFL must change in order to give young quarterbacks more playing time and more chances to develop.

ESPN’s Rece Davis and Mike Greenberg stop by to discuss their early career days hosting ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter,’ the impending retirement of ‘College GameDay’ legend Lee Corso, the top storylines heading into the NFL Draft, if the New York Jets should move on from speedy RB Breece Hall, and more.

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NFL Draft Room Debates Apr 24, 2025

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4/24/25 - Hour 2

Live from the NFL Draft in Green Bay where NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich why Cam Ward is worthy of the #1 overall pick, Shedeur Sander’s draft stock, and break down his final NFL Mock draft of the year that features the Giants trading back into the 1st round to draft Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart, and more.

Packers HC Matt LaFleur and Rich discuss Green Bay hosting the NFL Draft, reveals the two must-have qualities he looks for in a quarterback, weighs in on Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future and his relationship with the 4-time NFL MVP, and the Packers’ NFL Draft plans and goals for next season.

Rich, Brockman and TJ reveal which NFL team’s draft room they would want to be tonight.

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