The Rich Eisen Show

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REShow: Lindsey Thiry/Josh Dubow - Hour 3 (8-12-2022) Aug 12, 2022

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ESPN’s Lindsey Thiry tells guest host Ryan Leaf how concerned the Rams should be about Matthew Stafford’s throwing elbow, if Odell Beckham Jr. could return to the defending Super Bowl champions, why Justin Herbert could win NFL MVP honors and how the Chargers revamped defense makes them a dangerous team in the AFC.

The Associated Press’ Josh Dubow tells Ryan why the Raiders will be the AFC West team that’s most hard-pressed to reach the playoffs this season, comments on Tom Brady’s leave of absence from the Buccaneers, Deshaun Watson’s suspension appeal, and why he’s picking a Brady vs Josh Allen Super Bowl.

Ryan and Brockman break down the AFC playoff picture and wonder if the Raiders, Chargers, Chief AND Broncos can reach the postseason this year.

Ryan discusses his big move to Connecticut and breaks some news about a spinoff from the hit show ‘Yellowstone.’

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REShow: Ryan O’Halloran - Hour 2 (8-12-2022) Aug 12, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman recap the Patriots-Giants pre-season opener, break down New England’s early-camp offensive struggles, and marvel at reporters continually asking not-wise questions of Pats Head Coach Bill Belichick.

In our ‘What’s More Likely’ segment Ryan weighs in on Mac Jones and the Patriots, Ryan Tannehill and Titans rookie QB Malik Willis, says why Jimmy Garoppolo will win more games that Deshaun Watson this season, if Tom Brady can continue to stave off Father Time, and says if Packers QB Aaron Rodgers or 49ers QB Trey Lance is under more pressure to win this season.

Denver Post Broncos Insider Ryan O’Halloran tells Ryan what the Broncos can expect from Russell Wilson and what their new starting QB can learn from Peyton Manning when he arrived in the Mile High City, says why fans will be happy with the deep pockets of the teams new owners and more.

In his ‘Big-Ass Grab Bag’ TJ lists his all-time greatest 2nd-overall draft picks in NFL history including Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Lawrence Taylor, Sid Luckman and Randy White.

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REShow: Pat Chun - Hour 1 (8-12-2022) Aug 12, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf discusses the outreach he does for college football programs each fall where he schools the student-athletes on the perils of fame and expectations that can easily derail their hopes and dreams.

Washington State Athletic Director Pat Chun tells Ryan why he’s confident new head football coach Jake Dickert can make the Cougars consistent winners year-in and year-out, how the Pa-12 will move forward following the defections of UCLA and USC to the Big Ten Conference, and more.

Ryan reacts to the NFL correcting its use of ‘race norming’ when denying concussion settlement payments to black players and reveals why most former NFL players live in fear that CTE could be in their future at some point.

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REShow: Rick Stroud/Mike Norvell - Hour 3 (8-11-2022) Aug 11, 2022

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Tampa Bay Times Bucs Insider Rick Stroud tells guest host Ryan Leaf why even he’s baffled by Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from Buccaneers’ training camp and if it could be a harbinger of something bigger to come for TB12, what Tampa’s expectations are for the 2022 season under new head coach Todd Bowles, and why the new-look Miami Dolphins will be “a problem” for the teams on their schedule this year.

Florida State Head Football Coach Mike Norvell and Ryan discuss the challenges of bringing a winning tradition back to the Seminoles after some down years following the Bobby Bowden era and more.

Ryan and the guys react to reports that the Cleveland Browns will pursue Jimmy Garoppolo if Deshaun Watson’s suspension is extended and offer up a solution for Kyle Shanahan in his beef with the NFL who won’t let him choose which hats he can wear during games this season.

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REShow: Max Starks - Hour 2 (8-11-2022) Aug 11, 2022

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2-time Super Bowl champion and current Steelers sideline reporter Max Starks tells guest host Ryan Leaf why Mitchell Trubisky has the early lead over Mason Rudolph and rookie Kenny Pickett in Pittsburgh’s QB competition, what Mike Tomlin’s expectations are for his team this season in what should be a very competitive AFC North against the Ravens, Bengals and Browns, how he reacted to the Heinze Field name change to Acrisure Stadium, how the Rooney family’s ownership has been able to maintain nearly a half-century of consistent winning and more.

Ryan and the guys discuss their sports fandom and how geography and parents play a huge rule on which teams we root for, and debate how much stock NFL fans should put in those great and not-so-great Twitter videos of their favorite teams’ training camp practices and scrimmages.

Ryan revisits his 2021 NFL Draft breakdown where he thoroughly hammered the Bengals for taking WR Ja’Marr Chase over OT Penei Sewell with their 1st round pick.

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REShow: Andy Holloway - Hour 1 (8-11-2022) Aug 11, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and Brockman discuss Tom Brady’s mysterious absence from the Buccaneers’ training camp for at least the next week and ponder if there’s a chance the 7-time Super Bowl champion doesn’t return by Week 1, and the guys debate the incident today at the FedEx Playoffs where Scottie Scheffler walked across the putting line of Cameron Smith to send a message about the Open Championship winner’s rumored intention to defect to the LIV Golf tour.

The Fantasy Footballers’ Co-Host Andy Holloway tells Ryan who are his top 5 players in fantasy football this season, names his favorite sleepers and says which players to stay away from, says how Deshaun Watson’s suspension will impact fantasy drafts, and says why Trey Lance and Jalen Hurts could post huge fantasy numbers this fall.

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REShow: Tyler Dunne/Rex Hoggard - Hour 3 (8-10-2022) Aug 10, 2022

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‘Go Long’ NFL writer Tyler Dunne tells guest host Ryan Leaf why the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen won’t see a drop off despite losing Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll to the New York Giants, why the Bengals are poised for another successful season, that the Jets are trending upwards despite the season-ending injury to OT Mekhi Becton, and if the Miami Dolphins can reach the playoffs under rookie head coach Mike McDaniel and newly-acquired All-Pro WR Tyreek Hill.

Golf Channel Host & Senior Writer Rex Hoggard tells Ryan how LIV golfers suing the PGA Tour made it personal for players who haven’t defected to the upstart Saudi-backed league and if Open Championship winner Cameron Smith will also make a jump to join the LIV Tour after the Fed Ex Cup Playoffs.

Ryan and the guys debate if NFL teams’ investments in big wide receiver contracts, like Deebo Samuel’s and Tyreek Hill’s, will pay off in wins this season.

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REShow: May Kay Cabot - Hour 2 (8-10-2022) Aug 10, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf takes calls from viewers thanking him for being a role model for them on their road to recovery from substance addiction.

Cleveland Browns Insider Mary Kay Cabot tells Ryan when she’s expecting a decision on the Deshaun Watson’s suspension appeal, how head coach Kevin Stefanski is preparing his back up QBs for Watson’s absence, and more.

Ryan and the guys break down the AFC North and predict how thing will shake out among the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Baltimore Ravens this season.

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REShow: Dave Aranda - Hour 1 (8-10-2022) Aug 10, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf recounts his first-ever NFL training camp experience with the Chargers after being selected #2 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft and sets the record straight about a hazing incident involving Junior Seau that has been widely misreported over the years.

Ryan and the guys recap the first episode of HBO’s ‘Hard Knocks’ and debate the effectiveness of the fiery in-your-face style of Detroit Lions head coach Matt Campbell.

Baylor Head Football Coach Dave Aranda tells Ryan what expectations he has for his team this season after winning a Big 12 title in 2021, explains why “you don’t have to be an a-hole to win” in college football and more.

Ryan breaks down the College Football Coaches’ Poll, remarks on the impact Lincoln Riley has already made at USC and predicts how many games the Trojans will win this season.

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REShow: Javon “Wanna” Walton - Hour 3 (8-9-2022) Aug 09, 2022

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Guest host Ryan Leaf and the guys debate if it’s harder to find 32 good Ks or 32 good starting QBs in the NFL with Ryan revealing how he feels (STRONGLY) about kickers.

The guys react to Serena Williams possibly retiring after the upcoming US Open and marvel at her remarkable tennis career and overall impact on sports.

Actor Javon “Wanna” Walton joins Ryan in-studio to reveal what it was like making his upcoming movie ‘Samaritan’ with Sylvester Stallone, reveals what the future holds for his beloved Ashtray character on HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ and how boxing keeps him humble despite finding stardom before he was old enough to drive a car.

Ryan reveals which teams would be better off swapping out their current starting QB for soon-to-be-ex-49er Jimmy Garoppolo.

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