The Rich Eisen Show Hour 2: Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game Debate, Italy Beats USA in WBC, plus Matt Hasselbeck
Mar 11, 2026
Matt Hasselbeck, former NFL QB and three-time Pro Bowl selection, offers sharp takes on quarterback development and roster building. He breaks down the Maxx Crosby trade collapse and why Fernando Mendoza’s character fits the Raiders. Short, lively conversations also cover mastering third-down protection and how elite QB prospects evaluate teams.
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Learning Leadership From Backing Up Andrew Luck
- Matt Hasselbeck recalled backing up Andrew Luck and learning leadership from proximity rather than spotlight.
- He described Luck as an authentic leader whose everyday behavior taught Hasselbeck locker room standards and influence.
Drew Brees Story Framed Crosby Physical Decision
- Hasselbeck compared Max Crosby's failed physical to the Drew Brees medical evaluation story.
- He used Brees' situation to illustrate how medical decisions, not football judgment, can alter careers and franchises.
Small Gestures Reveal Big Leadership Potential
- Fernando Mendoza stood out at the combine for authenticity and small leadership gestures that signal locker room fit.
- Hasselbeck cited Mendoza joining teammates for warmups unprompted as evidence he'd inspire teammates and lead quietly.
