The Rich Eisen Show

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REShow: Kirk Ferentz - Hour 3 (8-31-2023) Aug 31, 2023

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Iowa Head Football Coach Kirk Ferentz and Rich discuss the ever-expanding Big Ten Conference with Oregon and Washington coming over from the Pac-12 along with UCLA and USC, what former Michigan Wolverines QB Cade McNamara brings to the Hawkeyes, the need for a uniform set of rules to govern NIL and the Transfer Portal, and reveals how a suggestion from his wife made Iowa ‘Tight End University’ sending players like George Kittle, Dallas Clark, TJ Hockenson, and Noah Fant to the NFL.

Rich revisits his list of the top NFL offseason storylines from back in March including what the Bears would do with the #1 pick in the NFL Draft, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens’ contract standoff, if Aaron Rodgers was going to retire, if Jalen Ramsey and DeAndre Hopkins would find new teams, how the NFL QB carousel would play out, Sean Payton revitalizing the Broncos’ offense, the 49ers’ QB competition, where RBs Dalvin Cook, Ezekiel Elliott, Leonard Fournette and Kareem Hunt would land, the Ravens’ new-look offense, this year’s rookie quarterbacks crop, Nick Bosa and Chris Jones’ holdouts, and Joe Burrow’s next big contract.

Rich reacts to the passing of longtime Dallas Cowboys scout and executive Gil Brandt at the age of 91, and the guys predict how the NFC East will shake out this season among the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Commanders, and New York Giants.

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REShow: Cris Collinsworth - Hour 2 (8-31-2023) Aug 31, 2023

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Rich and the guys react to Josh Jacobs’ first comments since returning from his holdout and debate what impact the reigning NFL rushing champion will have on the Raiders’ season prospects.

‘Sunday Night Football’ game analyst Cris Collinsworth and Rich discuss what it was like facing the Pittsburgh Steelers’ storied “Steel Curtain” defense, which team has the best chance to topple Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs from atop their AFC perch, why the Saints and Chargers are his NFL dark horse teams this season, his pick of Joe Burrow and the Bengals to face Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

Jets fan Rich expresses his giddy optimism for his team’s 2023 outlook with Aaron Rodgers at the helm.

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REShow: Mike Norvell - Hour 1 (8-31-2023) Aug 31, 2023

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Rich reacts to Colts GM Chris Ballard’s latest comments on the team’s contract standoff with RB Jonathan Taylor.

Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell and Rich discuss his early-life Dallas Cowboys fandom, the tough task of facing Brian Kelly’s LSU squad in their season opener, the impact of NIL in college football, and the possible expansion of the ACC with potential additions of Cal, Stanford and SMU.

Rich weighs in on Florida State alum/current Colorado Buffaloes Head Coach Deion Sanders taking heat for saying he’s not a Seminole.

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REShow: Antoine Fuqua - Hour 3 (8-30-2023) Aug 30, 2023

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Rich reacts to Trey Lance’s first press conference as a member of the Dallas Cowboys, and says how the 2021 NFL Draft would play out if happened to today with much different results for the likes of Justin Fields, Micah Parsons, and Ja’Marr Chase, but not so much for Trevor Lawrence.

Director Antoine Fuqua joins Rich in-studio to discuss his new film ‘The Equalizer 3’ starring Denzel Washington, how he landed Denzel, Ethan Hawke, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Terry Crews for roles in ‘Training Day,’ how Washington put his unique stamp on his ‘Training Day’ role, his Pittsburgh Steelers fandom and more.

Rich and the guys reveal their predictions for how the AFC North will shake out this year among the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, and Cleveland Browns.

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REShow: Bruce Feldman & Odell Beckham Jr. - Hour 2 (8-30-2023) Aug 30, 2023

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FOX Sports/The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman and Rich discuss what to expect out of the Colorado Buffaloes in their first season with new head coach Deion Sanders, which players will compete with USC QB Caleb Williams for the Heisman Trophy this season, why Florida State could be a sleeper team to watch this season, if this could be the year Jim Harbaugh wins a national championship at Michigan, and more.

Ravens WR Odell Beckham Jr. tells Rich what it was like missing an entire season of football after tearing his ACL in the Super Bowl with the Rams, why he chose to sign with the Baltimore Ravens, his connection with former NFL MVP Lamar Jackson, how LeBron James has helped him mature as a person, and which WRs are the best in the NFL.

Longtime caller Cathi in Philly calls in to troll Rich’s Staten Island roots, and the guys react to the Indianapolis Colts asking for Jaylen Waddle in a potential trade for Jonathan Taylor.

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REShow: Tom Pelissero - Hour 1 (8-30-2023) Aug 30, 2023

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Rich reacts to Bill Belichick and the Patriots cutting backup QBs Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham, leaving Mac Jones as the only quarterback on New England’s roster, and weighs in on the Indianapolis Colts putting disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor on the PUP list meaning he’ll miss the first 4 games of the NFL season.

NFL Insider Tom Pelissero and Rich discuss Belichick cutting both of this backup QBs, the latest on the Indianapolis Colts’ Jonathan Taylor situation and which teams could pull off a trade for the running back, and how Trey Lance wound up on the Dallas Cowboys after being beaten out to be Brock Purdy’s backup by Sam Darnold.

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REShow: Hour 3 (8-29-2023) Aug 29, 2023

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Rich lists the top performers from the NFL’s final preseason weekend including the Jets’ Aaron Rogers, Steelers QB Kenny Pickett, a tough luck Cowboys QB and a Bears longshot that paid off big time.

Jets fan Rich reacts (poorly) to a Milwaukee bar offering to pay patrons’ tabs on days when Aaron Rodgers and New York loses.

Rich and the guys reveal who will come out on top in the NFC North this season among the Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions.

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REShow: 2023 Little League World Series Champions - Hour 2 (8-29-2023) Aug 29, 2023

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The 2023 Little League World Series champions from El Segundo join Rich in-studio to discuss their newfound fame after a thrilling walk-off win over Curacao in the title game.

Rich breaks down how the 49ers are able to move on without much of a hitch after whiffing on their Trey Lance NFL Draft gambit.

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REShow: Haason Reddick - Hour 1 (8-29-2023) Aug 29, 2023

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Rich weighs in on the Cardinals QB situation and if new head coach Jonathan Gannon would be better off starting rookie Clayton Tune or newly acquired Joshua Dobbs for the injured Kyler Murray.

Eagles All-Pro LB Haason Reddick and Rich discuss the team’s mindset heading into the 2023 season after falling just short in the Super Bowl against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, what young former Georgia Bulldog players like Jalen Carter, Jordan Davis and Nakobe Dean bring to Philly’s defense, the big chip in Jalen Hurts’ shoulder, and why he can’t wait for the 49ers rematch in December.

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RE Show: NFL Preseason Cuts - Hour 3 (8-28-2023) Aug 28, 2023

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Rich and the guys debate if they prefer having a conversation while standing or sitting.

Rich weighs in on the 49ers giving up on Trey Lance after trading up to select the QB 3rd overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, and reacts to Aaron Rodgers’ impressive performance for the New York Jets in his first on-field game action this preseason.

The guys reveal their predictions on how the NFC South will play out this season, and debate if the Arizona Cardinals releasing Colt McCoy is the first indication that they’re tanking for USC quarterback Caleb Williams.

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