The Rich Eisen Show

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' topics: 2:40 - The Rams are going to wish they had drafted Rueben Bain Jr. Makai Lemon last week 7:25 - This is the ultimate “prove it” season for Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia 11:10 - The Jets won this year's NFL Draft 14:55 - Drew Allar will start the most games at QB for the Steelers in 2026 18:35 - The Browns will be no worse than second in the AFC North this season 21:45 - The Saints won't be picking in the top half of the 2027 NFL Draft 23:40 - Jeremiyah Love will be the first rookie running back since Ezekiel Elliott in 2016 to lead the NFL in rushing yards 26:05 - The Giants will have the NFL’s most ferocious pass rush in 2026 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NFL on FOX Analyst Greg Olsen and Rich discuss the Los Angeles Rams’ big gamble on QB Ty Simpson, how the Philadelphia Eagles’ offense could look dramatically different next season with the arrival of new OC Sean Mannion and the likely departure of WR AJ Brown, the rise of importance of having multiple tight ends on the field to NFL offenses, and more. Mets fan TJ, Red Sox fan Brockman and Yankees fan Rich react to the latest around MLB including Boston firing manager Alex Cora after a slow start to the season. Rich wonders if a team reportedly backing out of an NFL Draft night trade with the Ravens could have been retaliation for Baltimore pulling out of their Maxx Crosby trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich and Brockman debate if the Los Angeles Rams erred greatly by selecting QB Ty Simpson 13th overall in the NFL Draft despite having the reigning MVP Matthew Stafford in the locker room still. Actor Phil Dunster joins Rich in-studio to promote his HBO comedy ‘Rooster’ co-starring Steve Carrell, shares his favorite memories from playing Jamie Tart in ‘Ted Lasso’ including how he, a die-hard football/soccer fan reacted to sharing a scene with legendary Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola. Rich and Cowboys fan TJ react to Dallas still waiting on WR George Pickens to sign his Franchise Tag tender contract. Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York’s NFL Draft weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich breaks down how the Pittsburgh aced the 2026 NFL Draft as the host city while the Steelers did likewise with their shrewd use of picks, and weighs in on the Cleveland Browns owning the draft for a second consecutive year. NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah and Rich break down the 2026 NFL Draft including how the top 10 picks played out, the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson 13th overall, how many games Fernando Mendoza could start for the Las Vegas Raiders next season, what the Browns and Cowboys did very right with their picks this year, and predicts if Texas Longhorns QB Arch Manning or Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore will be the #1 overall pick in the 2027 Draft. Rich and the guys discuss if the Philadelphia Eagles drafting WR Makai Lemon means a trade of AJ Brown to the New England Patriots is imminent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and ESPN’s Rece Davis and Mike Greenberg break down the first night of the NFL Draft including how the adjusted to the new, quicker 8-minutes between picks clock, why the Rams selecting Ty Simpson 13th overall was a “terrible” pick, their long history of hosting ‘SportsCenter’ and more. n ‘What’s More Likely’ Rich weighs in on how the NFL Draft’s 1st-round picks will pan out next season, the Rams’ head-scratching Ty Simpson selection, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and more. Rich breaks down how the pre-NFL Draft trades played out in terms of players picked in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where FOX Sports’ Joel Klatt and Rich break down Round 1 of the NFL Draft including why Raiders fans should be excited about the team’s future with Fernando Mendoza, why the Rams should have big concerns about Ty Simpson’s chances to succeed in the NFL, praises the New York Giants’ and Jets’ 1st-round picks, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer Calvin Johnson tells Rich his favorite moments from his NFL Draft night in 2007, break down the 2026 Draft WR class and what advice he has for 4th-overall pick Carnell Tate, shares his favorite moments from playing alongside Matthew Stafford on the Detroit Lions, and more. Steelers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and Rich discuss taking over Pittsburgh’s reigns from Mike Tomline, the team’s 1st-round NFL Draft choice of ASU OT Max Iheanachor after the Cowboys stole WR Makai Lemon out from under them, the Aaron Rodgers waiting game and his backup plan in case the 4-time NFL MVP retires, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich reacts to an eventful Round 1 including the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning selection of Alabama QB Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport and Rich discuss the first round of the NFL Draft including the Eagles trading up to steal WR Makai Lemon away from the Pittsburgh Steelers, if Sean McVay and Rams GM Les Snead are on the same page about the Ty Simpson pick, what that selection means for Matthew Stafford’s Jimmy Garoppolo as L.A.’s backup QB, how the Philadelphia Eagles swooped in to snatch WR Makai Lemon away from the Steelers, and more.Rich ranks the top five teams that nailed the draft’s first round with takes on the Cowboys, Eagles, Rams, Titans, Jets, and Browns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and Steelers DT Cam Heyward discuss Aaron Rodgers impending return-or-retire decision, reveals that his former head coach Mike Tomlin has been studying John Madden’s broadcasts to prepare for his new gig on NBC’s ‘Football Night in America’ next season, and more. WWE Superstar Seth Rollins and Rich preview his beloved Chicago Bears’ NFL Draft, his new coffee business venture and more. ‘Women’s Sports Now’ host Suzy Shuster joins the show from Los Angeles. Rich and the guys debate if the NFL Draft’s new 8-minute clock (down from 10 minutes between picks in previous years) will be a success or not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah preview the first round including how trades could reshape how the top 10 picks shake out, if Caleb Downs could fall to the Cowboys at #12, why the Arizona Cardinals trading back into the 1st round for Ty Simpson makes sense, and more. Pro Football Hall of Famer Rod Woodson tells Rich why he decided to go to Europe to run track instead of signing with the Steelers coming out of Purdue, weighs in on Pittsburgh’s’ and Baltimore's new eras after parting ways with Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh, and reveals what questions he has for Lamar Jackson in the Ravens’ new offense under new head coach Jesse Minter. Rich, Brockman and TJ make their less-than-confident NFL Draft predictions in ‘Higher Register.’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Rich and the guys break down the hype and intrigue heading into Thursday night’s Round 1, and Rich reacts to New England Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel missing Day 3 of the Draft to deal with personal issues in the wake of the Dianna Russini scandal. Pro Football Hall of Famer/NFL Network Analyst Kurt Warner tells Rich what the game tape says about presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, discusses Kirk Cousins role with the Raiders heading into the 2026 season, why there’s a lot to like about Ty Simpson but what lingering questions remain about the Alabama QB, if Penn State’s Drew Allar, Miami’s Carson Beck or LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier could be the 3rd quarterback drafted, his son EJ’s prospects to play in the NFL, and more. Michigan alum Rich makes the case for Ohio State Buckeye Carnell Tate to be the first WR selected in the Draft over ASU’s Jordyn Tyson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wrestlemania 42 is a wrap and this week O’Shea and T.J. discuss and share their thoughts about the 2 night extravaganza including, new World Champions in Roman Reigns, Liv Morgan and Rhea Ripley…Trick Williams becoming the new U.S. Champion, new Women’s Tag Team Champs Brie Bella and the returning Paige…an insane Ladder Match…Oba Femi retiring Brock Lesnar and much more. O’Shea and T.J. also share what it was like hosting a WrestleMania Pre-Show for ESPN2 and a hilarious R-Truth story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where CBS Sports/NFL Network Analyst Charles Davis and Rich preview how this year’s draft could play out including what the Las Vegas Raiders are getting in Indiana Hoosiers QB Fernando Mendoza, the New York Jets’ options with the 2nd overall pick, if the Rams should draft Alabama QB Ty Simpson or get a weapon for Matthew Stafford that can contribute immediately, why the Cleveland Browns should trade up in the Draft, and reveals which late-round sleeper pick could be a star in the NFL. In ‘Overreaction Wednesday’ Michigan alum Rich weighs in on the many Ohio State Buckeyes in the NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts QB Daniel Jones, the Lakers’ chances to reach the Western Conference Finals, if the Spurs, Celtics or Knicks will suffer an early playoff exit, and the New York Mets’ 12-game losing streak. Yankees fan Rich reacts to a report that Pinstripes players are pushing to end a century of tradition by introducing a dark road jersey to the usual greys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Live from the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh where Jets fan Rich weighs in on New York’s many options with the #2 overall pick and how that could impact the rest of the first round, and reveals how he predicts the top 10 picks of the 2026 NFL Draft will unfold in his annual ‘Come @ Me!!!’ mock draft. ESPN’s Matt Miller and Rich break down how trades and surprising picks could define the NFL Draft on Thursday night. Former Poison frontman Bret Michaels and Rich discuss his hometown hosting this year’s NFL Draft and his beloved Steelers, and makes a generous donation to RunRichRun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We breakdown the question if Aaron Rodgers will return our not for the Steelers at quarterback. Mike Vorkunov from The Athletic joins the show to breakdown all the NBA playoff action. And we play a new edition for "World Wide Webber" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian continues breaking down the NBA playoffs and dives deep into the Rockets/Lakers series. Nick Baumgardner from the Athletic stops by to help us get ready for Thursday's NFL draft. Anthony Edwards leads big comeback against Denver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Webber takes you through the Knicks lets the Hawks back into their 1st round playoff series. Fernando Mendoza getting ready for Thurday's NFL draft. And the New York Mets continue to lose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Todd McShay joins Rich in-studio to preview the NFL Draft including how seismic trades could reshape hot the top ten shakes out (ahem, Los Angeles Rams), if Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson or Ohio State’s Carnell Tate will be the first WR selected on Thursday, the Miami Dolphins’ many needs, why Washington Huskies WR Denzel Boston could be a late 1st-round steal, where Alabama QB Ty Simpson could land, and more. Mets fan TJ Jefferson reacts to New York’s 11-game losing streak and if he’s tempted to jump on the Los Angeles Dodgers’ bandwagon, and recaps his big weekend at WrestleMania 42. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rich weighs in on the New York Giants sending 3-time Pro Bowl DT Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals for the 10th overall pick in this week’s NFL Draft, to a report that WR AJ Brown will be skipping the Philadelphia Eagles’ next voluntary team workouts and why a trade to the New England Patriots seems inevitable. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza tells Rich about the mix of nervousness and excitement he’s experiencing as the NFL Draft rapidly approaches, recaps the Indiana Hoosiers national championship season and reveals praise from IU ‘s steely head coach Curt Cignetti was few and far between, and explains why he’s willing to sit and learn behind Kirk Cousins on the Las Vegas Raiders (but not for too long). Rich and Brockman react to the first weekend of the NBA Playoffs including the Magic taking Game 1 from the Pistons, another “spectacular” game from Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, LeBron James putting the Lakers on his back in their Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets, and the possible end of the Golden State Warriors’ Steve Kerr era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Raiders GM John Spytek and Rich discuss the likelihood of Las Vegas selecting Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza #1 overall in this week’s NFL Draft, what adding veteran Kirk Cousins means for Mendoza’s chances to start right away, the front office’s relationship with Maxx Crosby after the failed trade of the All-Pro DE to the Baltimore Ravens, how new head coach Klint Kubiak has already impressed him and the locker room, and more. Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion tells Rich why he firmly believes he’s the best receiver in the NFL Draft, discusses his Pro Football Hall of Fame aspirations, how dealing with a lifelong speech impediment has made him a more confident person, and more. Rich weighs in on the Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers waiting game and how it could impact Pittsburgh’s draft plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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' topics: 1:15 - Are we sure the Raiders shouldn't just ride with Kirk Cousins this year, trade down and take a QB in 2027? 5:10 - With Dexter Lawrence, the Bengals will have a top-5 defense for the first time in the Joe Burrow era 8:45 - After pulling off the monster Lawrence trade and having two top 10 picks, the Giants are winning the NFC East 10:55 - Andy Reid is sneaky worried about Patrick Mahomes’ long-term health and wants Jeremiyah Love to go full-on rush attack 14:00 - Of the six teams with two first-round picks, half will use them to trade up 17:30 - The Arizona Cardinals’ QB mess means they're already in tank mode for the 2027 NFL Draft 21:45 - The Steelers should tell Aaron Rodgers “no thanks” and called Derek Carr 26:50 - When AJ Brown is traded to the Patriots he's going to lead the NFL in touchdown catches in 2026 29:20 - A team with an established QB, possibly a Super Bowl contender, is going to draft Ty Simpson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices